Dr. Robert Waldinger's TED talk about what makes for a long and fulfilling life has over 11,000,000 views, and having run the longest study on adult life ever done- the Harvard Study of Adult Development- he can address topics such as happiness, stress reduction, fulfillment, mindfulness, and health. Dr. Waldinger is a Harvard psychiatrist, Zen priest, and psychoanalyst. For... read full bio
Runaway June is a rising country music trio made up of three talented musicians, Hannah Mulholland, Naomi Cooke, and Jennifer Wayne. Jennifer brings a wealth of experience to the group, having previously been a part of the band Stealing Angels. She has also made a name for herself as a songwriter, co-writing Eric Paslay’s popular hit "She Don't Love You."... read full bio
Röyksopp is an electronic music duo from Norway. The duo has released a total of four studio albums, experimenting with a variety of different sounds in each release. The electronic group uses synthesizers and other instruments to create techno-like electropop and house beats. Their sounds have been well received by audiences worldwide. Röyksopp has performed across the world, and their... read full bio
Robert Finley is an experienced musician, having played music for tens of years. Finley is from Bernice, Louisiana, and the gospel and blues from the area inspire his music. Finley’s newest release ‘Goin’ Platinum!’ is a beautiful demonstration of his music. Audiences are speechless upon hearing his soulful music. Finley is a self-taught, instinctual musician, using his finely tuned ear... read full bio
Ramona Young is an American actress who is best known for playing Kaya in series “Z Nation”, Ramona in “Santa Clarita Diet” and Mona in “Legends of Tomorrow”. Young graduated from California State University, Los Angeles and studied acting at Playhouse West. In film, Young made her debut in the short film “Specter”. Since then, her film credits have gone... read full bio
Rosa “Rosie” Gumataotao Rios is best known for being the 43rd Treasurer of the United States under the Presidency of Barack Obama. She is currently a visiting scholar at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Rios was raised by a single mother with nine kids. She worked full-time throughout her years in high school at the Alameda... read full bio
Rachel Skarsten is a Canadian actress who is best known for playing Dinah Lance on the television series “Birds of Prey”, Tamsin on the television series “Lost Girl” and Elizabeth Tudor on the television series “Reign”. Skarsten was born in Toronto, Ontario, and she trained with the Royal Academy of Dance for 12 years. She also studied at the Claude... read full bio
Robert Greene is an American international best-selling author who is best known for his work such as ‘The 48 Laws of Power’, ‘The Art of Seduction’, and ‘The 33 Strategies of War’. Greene grew up in Los Angeles, California, and he studied at the University of California, Berkeley before going on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a... read full bio
Rahne Jones is an up-and-coming actor who just gained popularity playing Skye Leighton on the Netflix television series “The Politician”. Prior to gaining her one and only acting credit, Jones was working for the Department of Homeland Security. She ended up quitting her job as she had the urge to act and picked up and moved to New York City.... read full bio
Rend Collective is an Irish Christian folk rock worship band from Bangor, Northern Ireland. The band consists of members Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn, Ali Gilkeson, Patrick Thompson and Stephen Mitchell. The band was created as the Rend Collective Experiment at Bangor Elim Church. The group gained attention after the release of their debut album, “Organic Family Hymnal”, which peaked at... read full bio
Regan Smith is an American swimmer who currently holds the world record in the 100- and 200-meter backstroke. She also holds the third world record for the USA women’s 4x100 Medley Relay. Smith is known for her backstroke, butterfly stroke and freestyle stroke. She has earned two gold medals and one silver medal at the World Junior Championships in Indianapolis.... read full bio
Read Southall Band is an American country-rock band from Stillwater, Oklahoma, that consists of members Read Southall, JT Perry, Jeremee Knipp, and Reid Barber. While growing up, Southall found influence in artists which included Hank Williams and Johnny Paycheck. From there, he went on to begin performing at his church choir and also began forming bands during his teenage years.... read full bio
Henry and Rupert Stansall, who, like Jedward before them, have combined their first names to form Ruen Brothers. And in 2014, they're going to be enormous, not disastrous. There’s anticipation that they will continue to produce excellent works of art. Even if you don't like what they do, you can already tell that this pair will be in various publications... read full bio
Booker, Robert Author and former CIA case officer Baer was from the United States and worked largely in the Middle East. In addition to writing for Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, he is Time's intelligence writer. Baer is a prominent commentator and author on topics connected to international relations, espionage, and American foreign policy. He... read full bio
Rence is a stickler for detail. The LA-based singer-songwriter has developed a thriving independent music career while juggling a number of endeavors over the past few years, including studying at New York University, from which he graduated after three years, bussing tables when he wasn't in class, working at a recording studio when he wasn't at the restaurant and juggling industry internships... read full bio
RedHook is a Sydney-based independent, shape-shifting alt-rock quartet that has gained a large international following because to their potent lyrics and engaging live performances. Tens of millions of streams—and counting—of their emotional, attitude-filled and accessible brand of alternative rock have been generated by them. The promoter of Download, one of the biggest heavy festivals on earth, quickly booked them to play the... read full bio
Rhoda Dakar started her musical career as the main vocalist with The Bodysnatchers, a 2Tone band made up entirely of women. Along with her solo efforts, she later recorded with The Specials, The Special AKA and Madness. She has seven gold albums and one silver album under her belt, among other musical endeavors. In addition to becoming a well-known DJ, Rhoda... read full bio
American economist, lawyer, and corporate leader Roger W. Ferguson Jr. was born in Washington, D.C., on October 28, 1951. He has made major contributions to both the public and commercial sectors. His selection to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in 1997, where he served until 2006, marked the beginning of Ferguson's successful career. He made history by becoming the first... read full bio
Rodney Pryor has forged a tremendous journey in the world of athletics. His name is synonymous with basketball skill and tenacity. He is an Evanston, Illinois native, and his basketball career to date has been nothing short of inspirational. Early on, Pryor fell in love with the game. At Evanston Township High School, where he developed his abilities, he made an... read full bio
For NBC Sports Chicago, Ruthie Polinsky works as a freelance host and reporter. She has received the Suncoast Regional Emmy for Outstanding Sports Talent and is a former Emmy Award-winning sportscaster. Polinsky covered the biggest sports news for the station and hosted weekday sportscasts at NBC6 Miami prior to taking on her present position. On Sunday nights, she co-hosted NBC... read full bio
