Joe Russo, a metalhead from New Jersey, left a band in high school because they performed songs by the Grateful Dead. But as a vital component of the Grateful Dead universe after Jerry Garcia, he began to appreciate the music of the legendary San Francisco band in his 30's. It all began when Bob Weir's manager, Matt Busch, called... read full bio
Jason Segel works as an actor, writer, director, producer, and author. Segel most recently co-wrote and executive produced the film Shrinking with Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, costarring alongside Harrison Ford on AppleTV+. A second season of the show has been renewed. In HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Segel starred. An Emmy nomination for Outstanding Cinematography for... read full bio
A master of the legal-thriller, novelist John Grisham is one of today’s most prolific and timeless authors. His anything-but-meager oeuvre of A Time to Kill, The Firm, The Client, and his most recent release, The Appeal, consistently rank as top best-sellers nationwide and several have been made into hit films, such as The Pelican Brief. John Grisham's work also includes... read full bio
Watt was chosen as the Walter Payton Man of the Year and has earned the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award three times. Although the path from backyard football to the NFL stage was not always clear-cut and was fraught with hardship, JJ was able to realize his boyhood aspirations with the incredible help of his friends and family. Off... read full bio
Jo Dee Messina wrote, or co-wrote, many of the songs on her albums, and released ME on her own label, Dreambound Records. The fiercely independent, outspoken, and driven Jo Dee is a forward-thinking country star. Her own campaign allowed her backers to be involved with every step that goes into creating and recording the album, and opportunities to be rewarded... read full bio
Joanna Newsome displays an elaborate skill set through her music, incorporating her harpist, pianist, vocalist, and lyricist talents in her songs. Newsome’s style is heavily influenced by Appalachian music and avant-garde modernism. Much of her vocal display contains folk-type sounds and high soprano notes. Often paired with a tinkling harp, Newsome’s music transports you into a fairyland. Her work has... read full bio
Jackie Evancho was a mere ten years old when she wowed the judges and audience alike on the 5th season of America’s Got Talent. Her pure, mature beyond her years classical voice is reminiscent of Sara Brightman, Charlotte Church, and Hayley Westenra. She finished in second place that season and has since returned several times to showcase her insatiable talent.... read full bio
"Singer/songwriter Jay Sean got his start in the music industry in the Asian Underground music scene as part of the group the Rich Rishi Project; he collaborated on their single “Dance with You.” He later went solo as an artist and released two major hits with Virgin Records: “Stolen” and “Eyes On You,” which both ranked in the top ten... read full bio
John Sculley's life has been shaped by his intellectual curiosity and extensive global experiences. He was selected by Mikhail Gorbachev to serve with former President of MIT Jerry Weisner and nuclear physicist Andre Sakarov on the board of the International Foundation for the Survival & Development of Mankind. Sculley was Pepsi-Cola Co. CEO from 1978-1983, during which time Pepsi Generation... read full bio
If Johnny Reids music defies easy definition, its because the stories he tells have more than their fair share of miles on them. From Scotland, to Canada, to Nashville, the ground hes covered lends a depth of soul to his songs that sets them apart. Interest grew in Johnnys unique voice over the life of his debut record, as songs... read full bio
The young soulful singer, John Newman was born and raised in Settle, Yorkshire, Northern England. He found his voice and sound when he was 16 years old. His love for music led him to attend Leeds College of Music. The next step in John’s musical journey was move to the city of London. There, he was signed to Island Records... read full bio
James Arthur is a singer and songwriter from England. After winning the ninth season of The X Factor in 2012, he gained notoriety. After the final, Syco Music published his debut single, a rendition of Shontelle's "Impossible," which debuted at the top of the U.K. Singles Chart. The most popular winner's single in the show's history, it has since sold... read full bio
James Blake is an English electronic DJ and singer/songwriter from London, England. He also goes by the name Harmonimix when he is releasing remixes. His self-titled debut was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, which put him on the map instantly. His second full-length album, Overgrown, won him the Mercury Prize and helped him receive his first Grammy nomination at... read full bio
Joss Whedon is one of Hollywood’s top creators, scripting several hit films including Marvel’s The Avengers and its sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron and creating one of television’s most critically praised shows, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. After receiving a degree in film studies from Wesleyan University, Whedon landed his first writing job on the staff of the top-rated series Roseanne.... read full bio
Julia Michaels is a renowned singer and songwriter who is behind many of the hits for artists like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Hailee Steinfeld. She began her songwriting career when she was just a teenager, partnering with Joleen Belle and multi-Platinum selling songwriter Lindy Robbins to write “Fire Starter” for Demi Lovato and “Miss Movin’ On” for Fifth Harmony.... read full bio
Jim ONeil is a global economist and former Commercial Secretary to the UK Treasury. Prior to that he worked for Goldman Sachs, first as their Chief Economist then as Chairman of their Asset Management Division in which he managed over $800 billion in assets. ONeil earned a degree in economics from Sheffield University and a PhD from the University of... read full bio
Joey Harrington is a retired NFL Quarterback and a broadcaster and foundation executive. As an NFL player, Harrington played for the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons. He graduated from the University of Oregon where he was a Heisman Trophy Finalist for number 2 rank. Harrington has since become the founder of Harrington Family Foundation, which is a... read full bio
Jon Cryer is an Emmy Award-winning actor best known for his role as Alan Harper on the sitcom “Two and a Half Men”. He was born in New York City into a family of entertainers. Cryer worked as a model growing up, but didn’t truly pursue acting until he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He... read full bio
"Jay Rock was raised by his mother in the Nickerson Gardens housing projects and at an early age he was told that he was going to have to find a way to make his own money so he tried some odd jobs “but it just wasn’t right” so then he decided to start rapping. He used to stay after church... read full bio
Jamie Cullum is a jazz-pop singer, composer, and radio presenter hailing from the United Kingdom. In addition to his primary talents as a vocalist and pianist, he can also play other instruments, including the guitar and the drums, to accompany himself. He has released twenty-four singles in addition to nine studio albums, three compilation albums, one live album, and one... read full bio
