Maria Isabel is a model, artist and social media sensation who is of Dominican descent and from Queens, New York. Her first single, "The 1," which she published earlier, rapidly caught the interest of influential websites like Pigeons & Planes and Lyrical Lemonade. Her songs fluidly switch between English and Spanish while maintaining a surprisingly sensitive tone in her voice and... read full bio
Rapper MoStack, who is elusive, is from North London. He had a very successful year musically, touring with Wretch 32, making BBC 1Xtra's A List with his club song "Liar Liar" (remix), being nominated for a MOBO and selling out his second headline gig in less than three hours (the first venue was upgraded to a bigger 1100 capacity venue when... read full bio
Even when it's uncomfortable, Nick Carpenter wants the truth. Carpenter creates slice-of-life songs about growing up and making mistakes under the alias Medium Build, finding humor in the grit and complexities. Carpenter claims that the worst thing a song can do is not make him feel. Carpenter eventually left the "sad songs" and mission trips of his background in the church... read full bio
London-born Mae Muller organically developed into "one to watch" in the UK pop industry by delivering relationship-driven narratives and messages of self-worth through her variety of vocal styles. She consolidated earlier EPs into her debut mini-album, Chapter 1, after establishing a devoted fan base through a steady flow of songs. Her single "Better Days" (co-written by Neiked and Polo G) reached... read full bio
Malina Moye, a well-known singer, composer and left-handed guitarist, fills a niche in the entertainment sector by turning a Fender Stratocaster upside-down. As one of the few musicians in history to be able to cross over between the rock and soul genres, Moye has carved out her own niche in today's music scene and emerged as one of the world's top... read full bio
The Austin-based songwriter (as well as record producer, cinematographer, and writer) has created a collection of tunes that are both intriguing and infectious. Young & Dying In The Occident Supreme, Mobley's most recent album, adds a number of fresh textures to his distinctive brand of future art rock, including psychedelic forays and Ennio Morricone-inspired instrumental embellishments. Cry Havoc!, the overture of... read full bio
Marc E. Bassy, a singer/songwriter who was born and raised in the Bay Area, has come into his own as a creative force. 'PMD,' his sophomore album, is published via his freshly established self-made, independent label New Gold Medal after months of teaser releases to fans during the summer. The concept of his sophomore album, which explores the roots of... read full bio
For the next generation, trumpeter, producer and composer Matthew Halsall is reimagining spiritual jazz. With his sinuous, infinite fusion of jazz and deeply contemplative influences that are in sync with the natural world, he has established himself as a key voice in UK music over the course of nine albums, several honors, and his taste-making label, Gondwana Records. His contemplative and... read full bio
In the early 1980s, while other kids were playing war with G.I. Joe action figures, Detroit native Marcellus "Malik" Pittman was cranking up his radio and listening to jazz performances by Rosetta Hines, "the Wizzard," and "Electrifying Mojo." Malik started working as a DJ for college parties, wedding receptions, and "old school parties" in the early 1990s. Malik collaborated with... read full bio
As the first Puerto Rican to ever win an Olympic gold medal, Monica Puig, a professional tennis player and ESPN commentator, is honored. In her almost ten-year professional career, Monica won one WTA title (Strasbourg), advanced to the finals of four other WTA events and had a career-high ranking of #27. By winning the women's singles gold medal at the Olympic... read full bio
Although Michael Bennett is a three-time Pro Bowl defensive end and Super Bowl winner, his collection of work is about much more than football. Michael is a committed husband, parent, activist and author. He utilizes his platform to spread the word about pressing social issues while incorporating his love of social justice and education into every sentence. With his wife, Pele,... read full bio
Maoli is regarded as one of the most prominent commercial recording artists to come out of Polynesia, and his musical accomplishments in the field of island reggae place him at the top of the mountain. Their meteoric rise has been emphasized by over 21 straight #1 Regional Island Reggae Hits, which is a testament to their unstoppable skill and unflinching... read full bio
A multi-horn, multi-drummer and multi-singer brass funk beast from Niagara, Ontario is called My Son The Hurricane. The 12-piece brass-dance group has performed at some of the major events in the US, Canada and Europe. There is no live show like My Son The Hurricane, as evidenced by the over 45 sold-out performances. We defy you not to dance while the band... read full bio
Mike Joy, a seasoned broadcaster, brings more than 50 years of motorsports knowledge to the booth. He has headed the Fox NASCAR broadcast crew and is the network's primary play-by-play race announcer. Joy has reported on most significant American motorsports events for radio and television and after 15 years as a pit reporter, she oversaw CBS Sports' coverage of the Daytona... read full bio
A professional hockey player from Canada named Max Domi competes for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs and the free agent from the Dallas Stars have a one-year contract. Max was initially drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes with the 12th overall pick in the NHL Draft. With the Coyotes, he made his NHL debut and that season, he finished third among... read full bio
The Oklahoma City Thunder's new head coach is Mark Daigneault. Daigneault served as the head coach of the NBA G League's Oklahoma City Blue, a team connected to the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, as well as an assistant coach for the Florida Gators. Daigneault rejoined the Thunder as an assistant for the NBA season, reuniting him with head coach Billy... read full bio
Myleene is unstoppable in all she attempts and never fails. She is a talented entertainer and an encouraging woman. The presenter's extensive background in the media makes her a perfect host for the awards, adding sophistication and flair to any gathering. She is a formidable all-around performer. a singer, guitarist and TV host who draws attention from the media everywhere she goes... read full bio
An accomplished lawmaker with a keen interest in contemporary issues, The Right Honorable Michael Portillo is in a unique position to provide audiences with his opinions on the most recent advancements in the UK and throughout the world. In the course of his diverse political career, Portillo has held positions as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary of State for Defense and... read full bio
Mark was regarded as South Africa's only completely "clean" stand-up comedian before relocating to the UK. Because of this, he was hired by a number of well-known businesses, including Ford, iTouchSA and the Protea Hotel Group. Since moving to the UK, he has established himself as a mainstay on the comedy circuit, performed frequently on Royal Caribbean cruise ships and gained international recognition... read full bio
For his work covering the Ethiopian famine for BBC News and beyond, Michael Buerk has received several international prizes in the field of television reporting. His reports, which were captured on camera by Mohamed Amin, a cinematographer in Nairobi, made the world aware of the severity of the disaster. They were viewed by billions of people worldwide. They directly prompted an... read full bio
