Hosted by renowned comedian Paul F. Tompkins, Varietopia is a contemporary variety show that features the greatest in live comedy, music, and other forms of entertainment. The program promises great comedy, outstanding performances, and lots of surprises. Jordan Katz, the musical director, and The Varietorchestra are featured.... read full bio
Vince Lombardi Jr. is the son of the legendary NFL coach, Vince Lombardi, and is a prominent figure in the world of sports and business. He was born on September 3, 1937, in Englewood, New Jersey, and spent most of his childhood in the New York area. Lombardi Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and pursued a career in football. He... read full bio
Valerie Brisco won three gold medals as an Olympic track and field athlete at the Olympics, making her the first Olympian to win gold medals in both the 200- and 400-meter races at a single Olympics. She also won a gold medal for the 4x400 m. Brisco competed in the Olympic Games, which took place in Seoul, South Korea, running... read full bio
Victor Oladipo is an American professional basketball player. Oladipo played college basketball with the Hoosiers of Indiana University. He was named the Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year, the National Co-Defensive Player of the Year, and a First Team All-American. Oladipo announced that he would forgo his senior season at Indiana and enter the NBA draft. Oladipo... read full bio
Vinny Del Negro is a retired American basketball player. Del Negro is currently an analyst with NBA TV. Del Negro worked as a radio commentator for the Phoenix Suns before being promoted to director of player personnel for the Suns. Del Negro was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Bulls. Del Negro led the Clippers to the... read full bio
Victoria Pendleton she had become Britain's best-ever sprint cyclist, tearing apart world records and winning gold medals. She was victorious at the British National Track Championships, taking home three silver medals and a bronze and from here she started to grow into the world's best. Her first taste of major success came in the World Cup event in Manchester, where... read full bio
Cal Hall of Fame inductee, Vicky Galindo is a former member of the USA Softball Women's National Team, where she played third base and second base. She also played for the Chicago Bandits of the National Pro Fastpitch league. Galindo previously played for the UC Berkeley Golden Bears and was an undergrad assistant. She was also the assistant coach for... read full bio
Vlade Divac is a retired basketball player and current sports administrator. Divac spent most of his career in the NBA. He was known for his passing skills. Divac is one of six players in NBA history to record 13,000 points, 9,000 rebounds, 3,000 assists and 1,500 blocked shots. Divac was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in recognition of... read full bio
Violet Palmer is a basketball referee in the NBA and WNBA and the first female official to reach the highest competitive tier in a major U.S. professional sport. She also earned recognition as a member of two NCAA Division II women's championship basketball teams. Palmer was the first woman to officiate an NBA playoff game. She attended college at Cal... read full bio
Vin Baker is a former basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association. He spent most of his time playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Seattle SuperSonics. He appeared in four consecutive All-Star Games. Baker spent the first four seasons of his career with the Milwaukee Bucks where he led the league in minutes per game. He... read full bio
Victoria Lynn Jackson-Wessel is a comedian, actress, satirist, singer and internet blogger best known for her role as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Victoria got her start on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. She performed an act, which consisted of her reciting poetry while doing a handstand. Following her 20 appearances with Johnny, she starred in many... read full bio
Vivian Green is an American R&B soul singer, songwriter, who once in a while even performs as an actress or a pianist. Vivian Green took an interest in singing, acting, playing the piano and song-writing at a very young age. Green got her musical break at 19 when she was offered a position as a backup singer for Jill... read full bio
Born in India, Vandana Shiva is a world-renowned environmental leader and thinker. Director of the Research Foundation on Science, Technology, and Ecology, she is the author of many books, including Water Wars: Pollution, Profits, and Privatization, Biopiracy: The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge, Monocultures of the Mind, The Violence of the Green Revolution, Staying Alive, and her most recent Soil... read full bio
Vinny Pazienza, who was once known as Vinny Paz, is a legendary figure in the boxing world. Pazienza's odyssey, which included overcoming life-threatening ailments and winning world titles, is proof of the resilience of the human spirit. This piece explores Vinny Pazienza's extraordinary life, including his ascent to popularity, the terrifying car accident that almost ruined his career, and his... read full bio
Vinyl Theatre are an electronic alternative band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who used popular music sharing site SoundCloud to build their fan base and ultimately get noticed by record label Fueled By Ramen. Ramen reps the likes of Paramore and Panic! At The Disco, which is exactly where the boys of Vinyl Theatre want to be. Their infectious sound and inspirational... read full bio
Though the name has changed, the sound remains ever as magical. Based in Orlando, FL, VoicePlay (formerly 42Five) performs their own incredible brand of entertainment across the country and around the world. What began quite literally as a street corner barbershop act has now evolved into an internationally acclaimed touring sensation. VoicePlay is unlike any theatrical experience available today, recreating the... read full bio
Vince Dooley is a former head football coach of Georgia State University. Over his 25 year coaching career he racked up over 200 wins including a national championship and six conference titles. He retired with the second highest number of career wins in the SEC. Dooley is credited for building the Georgias football program into one of the best athletic... read full bio
Victor Calderone has been a DJ for over two decades. He is world-renowned and a big player in the electronic music world, known as one of the most influential techno DJs ever. Calderone has collaborated with artists like Madonna, Beyonce, Richie Hawtin, and Paco Osuna. At the young age of fifteen, Calderone’s older brother introduced him to New York’s night... read full bio
Vallis Alps is an electronic duo comprised of artists David Ansari and Parissa Tosif. They released their debut track on Triple J Unearthed. They later charted on Triple J Hottest 100, peaking at number twenty-seven with their track Young. The duo has since toured across Australia, the United States, and London. Their sounds are comprised of producer Ansari’s original beats... read full bio
Virginia Gardner is an American actress and model. She is best known for her role as Christina Raskin in “Project Almanac”, and as Karolina Dean in “Marvel’s Runaways”. Gardner grew up with a passion for acting and took part in many of her middle school’s productions. She finally pursued acting full time and was first seen on television series “Heart... read full bio
