Zach Braff has distinguished himself from his peers-not only as an actor, but as a writer and director. With his feature writing and directorial debut, GARDEN STATE, Zach Braff revealed himself in all three capacities-acting, writing and directing. The film garnered numerous awards. As an actor, Braff was nominated for a 2005 Primetime Emmy Award and a 2005, 2006 and... read full bio
When Dallas Green, a Canadian singer-songwriter who was formerly the guitarist and vocalist for the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire, performs and releases songs, he employs the recording pseudonym City and Colour. Green has also released music under this identity in the past. He performs folk songs and melodic acoustic music, and he is frequently joined on stage by a rotating cast... read full bio
Carrying a name that evokes substance and a sense of purpose, for KING & COUNTRY make their debut with music that more than lives up to their clever moniker. Enveloping their insightful lyrics in a sea of ear-grabbing melodies, brothers Joel and Luke have forged a distinctive sound that has earned them an enthusiastic fan base as well as the... read full bio
Terry Wayne Fator is a ventriloquist, impressionist, comedian, and singer from Dallas, Texas. Fator is capable of doing over 100 ventriloquial impersonations, and uses 16 different puppets in his act. He was the winner of season two of America's Got Talent, and received the million dollar prize. The following year, he was signed on as the headliner at The Mirage... read full bio
The critically acclaimed Web series ""Broad City"" moves to Comedy Central as a half-hour scripted series. It's created by and stars Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer as 20-something best friends who are trying to navigate life in New York, despite that their adventures always seem to lead down unexpected and bizarre paths. They have very little money, but they are... read full bio
Dylan Scott's debut single, ""Makin' This Boy Go Crazy"", charted for ten weeks on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, peaking at No. 54. The song's music video premiered on CMT. Scott's second single, ""Mmm, Mmm, Mmm"", earned a B+ rating from Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal, who wrote that ""the song has a Jake Owen meets Colt Ford vibe to... read full bio
The Saw Doctors have achieved eighteen Top 30 singles in Ireland, including three number ones. Their first number one, "I Useta Lover," topped the Irish charts for nine consecutive weeks, and still holds the record for the country's all-time biggest-selling single. Renowned for their live performances, the band has a cult following, especially in the United States, Ireland, and the... read full bio
The Kooks are a British pop rock band, and their lineup consists of High Harris, Luke Pritchard, Alexis Nunez, and Peter Denton. They are best known for their pop style that is compared to a sixties British Invasion band; they cite bands and musicians such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones as being influential on their sound.... read full bio
Bob Marley's second son Stephen has never been far from music. Stephen released his first track as a part of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers in 1979 when he was only six years old. ""We've been making music together since birth,"" Stephen said. ""Our first song was produced by our father, called 'Children Playing in the Streets'."" From the... read full bio
The New York City duo known as Sleigh Bells emerged with rhythmic pop songs that combine overdriven guitar riffs and sugary female vocal melodies. Derek Miller, who played in the popular Florida hardcore outfit Poison the Well, teamed up with singer Alexis Krauss after he happened to serve her and her mother at a Brazilian restaurant in Brooklyn. As proof... read full bio
Primal Scream is a Scottish alt-rock band that was established in 1982. Lead singer Bobby Gillespie was originally the drummer for the popular band The Jesus and Mary Chain, but he left to pursue a career with Primal Scream. The band started off with an indie pop sound but eventually evolved into a grungier rock style that incorporated elements of... read full bio
With tunes like "Take Me Home" and "Murder On The Dancefloor," Sophie Ellis-Bextor quickly rose to popularity in the mainstream charts. Since then, the brunette beauty has participated in Strictly Come Dancing, where she finished fourth with professional Brendan Cole. Throughout her career, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has worked with many other musicians in addition to releasing her own solo music. Junior Caldera,... read full bio
Writer/Director Kevin Smith was born and raised in Highlands, New Jersey. He studied at the Vancouver Film School for four months before embarking on his feature film debut, Clerks. The quirky, ultra-low budget film about two New Jersey convenience store workers earned rave reviews and international acclaim, and quickly became an underground cult hit. He portrays Silent Bob in... read full bio
American actor Taye Diggs is well-known for playing a variety of characters in theater, movies, and television. He goes by the stage name Taye, which was bestowed to him by classmates when he was still in school. Taye was born Scott Leo Berry. Diggs became well-known for his role of the landlord Benny in the Broadway hit Rent, which garnered... read full bio
Violent Femmes may just be the ultimate cult band. After 22 years and one slight lineup change, the band has maintained a cult status with a core audience who never seems to age. The fact that a band still exists some 22 years later is largely based on the strength of the band’s self-titled debut. The album featured such teen-angst... read full bio
Trixie Mattel is a drag performer and emcee best know for appearing in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7. Her Off-color comedy, razor-sharp reads and unmatched performance style has been charming audiences for years. Trixie is also known for her life-in-plastic aesthetics. Trixie’s elimination early on in the season sparked outrage and has gone down as one of... read full bio
After 28 years in the business, Rick Harrison is an expert when it comes to spotting anything fake or stolen. As far as big-ticket items, Rick is the man for the job. Spotting a fake Cartier watch that most people would mistakenly purchase for $30,000 is just one of his many skills. Often acting as the middleman between his father... read full bio
Considered “Ireland’s answer to Russell Crowe,” Colin Farrell is known for his acting roles in movies such as Tigerland, Ballykissangel, and Miami Vice. After appearing in several movies, including the psychological thriller Phone Booth, the American thriller S.W.A.T., science fiction thriller Minority Report, and as the villain Bullseye in the superhero film Daredevil, Farrell won a Golden Globe for his... read full bio
A candle has been lit in people's hearts all across the world by Jamar Rolando McNaughton, better known by his stage name Chronixx, who is confidently illuminating the way for a whole generation of young people to rediscover their roots and culture. Chronixx, who was born on October 10, 1992, was raised by his musician father Chronicle and was exposed... read full bio
Indie electronic band, The Naked and Famous, hail from Auckland, New Zealand. Their single “Young Blood”, debuted at No. 1 on the New Zealand chart- the band became the first New Zealand artist in three years to accomplish this. They released their debut album, Passive Me, Aggressive You, and were subsequently nominated for BBC’s Sound of the year. TNAF received... read full bio
