Actor Tamika Danielle Mallory is from the United States. She and her three other co-chairs were acknowledged in the 2017 TIME 100 for their work organizing the Women's March, which she was one of the key figures in. In 2018, the Coretta Scott King Center for Cultural and Intellectual Freedom presented her with the Coretta Scott King Legacy Award. Mallory... read full bio
Them Dirty Roses is an American rock band formed in 2014 and hailing from Birmingham, Alabama. The band's lineup consists of James Ford (vocals), Ben Crain (guitar), Andrew Davis (bass), and Frank Ford (drums). Their unique blend of Southern rock and roll with a touch of blues has earned them a loyal following and critical acclaim. In 2016, Them Dirty Roses... read full bio
In 1959, Bob Bogle and Don Wilson, formed The Ventures and in 1960 recorded the instrumental classic "Walk, Don't Run", which hit #2 on the Billboard Singles Chart. More than 45 years later record sales are approaching 100 million. With 14 Singles Chart songs and a solid lineup The Ventures sound is more pure and powerful than ever. Hit songs... read full bio
A two-time NAACP Award-nominated singer and actor, Terron Brooks is most popular for portraying R&B/pop singer Eddie Kendricks in the NBC miniseries The Temptations. Brooks has also starred on Broadway, as Simba in Disney’s The Lion King and Seaweed in Hairspray. Having been singing from a very young age, Brooks has performed with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Randy Jackson,... read full bio
The Orwells are five guys from Chicago, IL, playing rock'n' roll music with an unmatched ragged intensity. Cousins Mario Cuomo (vocals) and Dominic Corso (guitar), twins Grant (bass) and Henry Brinner (drums), and Matt O'Keefe (guitar) have been playing together since they were in 9th grade. Although one might try to simply sum up their sound as garage or punk,... read full bio
The Districts are an American rock band from Lititz, Pennsylvania. The group consists of members Rob Grote, Connor Jacobus, Braden Lawrence, and Pat Cassidy. The band was originally formed by four members in high school and they went on to self-release two EPs and their first full-length album, “Telephone”. Since then, they have released two more albums, “A Flourish and... read full bio
Figure Skating Hall of Fame inductee, Tai Babilonia is a former gold medal-winning world champion. With partner Randy Gardner, they are five-time gold medalists at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Babilonia was the first figure skater of partial African American descent to win U.S. and World titles. While skating as a professional, Babilonia became addicted to amphetamines and alcohol and... read full bio
Tracy Austin is a former World No. 1 female professional tennis player from the United States. She won the women's singles title at the US Open in 1979 and 1981, as well as the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon in 1980, before a series of injuries cut her career short. Tracy became the youngest player to ever win the U.S.... read full bio
From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders; as a broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate, and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding voice for change. Smiley is currently the host of the late-night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show from Public Radio International (PRI).... read full bio
Traci Bingham appeared in the video for Good Vibrations" by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, as well as in the video for "I Really Like It" by Harlem World featuring Mase and Kelly Price. Aside from Baywatch, Bingham's appearances include the television series D.R.E.A.M. Team and Beverly Hills 90210, and the film Demon Knight. She also had roles in... read full bio
The Cataracs are an American hip hop indie-pop duo. The Cataracs, along with Dev, signed to the Indie-Pop Label, which also features musicians such as Bobby Brackins, Maddy and Allyson Santa Cruz CA, and The Pack. They were later signed to a major label, Universal Records. Through Universal, they began producing music for artists such as Far East Movement and... read full bio
Tabatha Coffey has devoted her entire professional life to achieving excellence in hair design and education. From the beginning of her career when she was 14 in her native Surfer's Paradise, Australia, to her appearance as the ""Fan Favorite"" on Bravo's hit series, Shear Genius, Coffey has been completely devoted to the art of hair. As host of the... read full bio
With an acting career in film, television, and theater spanning almost thirty years, Plana currently stars on the hit series Ugly Betty. A former teacher, he maintains his passion for education, serving the Latino community through educational outreach programs to schools. Plana disclosed that his mother is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and speaks out about the personal struggles he endures... read full bio
THE BROWNING has assiduously and resolutely pushed the limits of heavy music since assuming consciousness on their full-length debut Burn This World. They have done this by seamlessly automating industrial, electronic, rock, and metal sounds as well as video game score-style expanse. With Isolation, they achieved a new height, garnering praise from publications like New Noise Magazine and amassing millions... read full bio
Drs. Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt and George Jenkins, fondly known as The Three Doctors serve as an extraordinary model of leadership for anyone whos been through any kind of life challenge or major hardship. As teenage boys growing up on the tough inner-city streets of Newark, New Jersey these three kindred spirits made a pact: they would stick together-go to... read full bio
Tommy Davidson's multi-faceted career started with an impromptu act in a strip club. Since then, Davidson has been entertaining audiences with his outstanding talent in stand-up, television, features and music. Perhaps best known as one of the original cast members of the hit television show In Living Color, where he came to national prominence with his dead-on impressions of Sammy... read full bio
One of the most successful and sought-after corporate acts in the entertainment sector is The Passing Zone. Owen Morse and Jon Wee's incredible journey as a team started in 1986 when they met at a juggling convention and immediately realized how well they worked together. Although they initially intended to finish their undergraduate degrees in Economics and Psychology, their actual... read full bio
Together Caryl and Marilyn made women feel good about themselves by using honesty, loads of humor and sharing their children’s escapades to help other mothers feel like they weren’t alone. The Mommies live comedy show quickly turned into an NBC sitcom, followed by the popular Showtime special My Kid Beat Up Your Honor Student. The duo then hosted the... read full bio
After 45+ years of performing, The Dramatics' dedication to the music and their many fans continues even today. During the 60s, Detroit had more talent than its record companies could handle. Since not all of the city's gifted vocal groups could be accommodated by Motown, The Dramatics initially recorded for a series of small labels before ending up on Wingate... read full bio
The Straits are back! Dire Straits were a British rock band, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), his younger brother David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). Dire Straits' sound drew from a variety of musical influences, including jazz, folk, blues, and... read full bio
