River Butcher is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Los Angeles. Esquire.com referred to his debut half-hour special, "A Different Kind of Dude," as "a masterclass in culture war commentary" when it appeared on Comedy Central's YouTube site. "Some of the Best Jokes of 2022 So Far" was another accolade bestowed to the show. River conceived, acted in and wrote the... read full bio
Blues rock'n roll band, Rival Sons, was formed in 2008 by guitarist Scott Holiday, bassist Robin Everhart, and drummer Michael Miley. Miley heard of singer Jay Buchanan and eventually convinced him to join their band with a little persistence. Shortly after, the band signed onto Atlantic Records and released their debut album, “Before the Fire”, in 2009. The band became... read full bio
New York's post hardcore band, Rival Schools, have been making a scene for themselves and the genre. The band comprises of Walter Schreifels with vocals and guitar, Ian Love on guitar, Cache Tolman on bass guitar, and Sam Siegler with drums. The band was formed by Schreifels and gathered veteran hardcore rock musicians from bands such as Quicksand, Gorilla... read full bio
Ryan Lee West, better know as Rival Consoles, began playing music at the age of 12. As a multi-instrumentalist, Rival Consoles used his musical background to move into electronic music producing. His compositions draw out the technicality of electronic music, emphasizing the patterns of music. Rival Consoles studied music technology at De Montfort University and previously was working under the... read full bio
Although the London-based band RITUAL may not yet be well-known, millions of people will already be familiar with many of the songs they have written together. Their unique sense of melody and hooks has made them in high demand all over the world as writers and contributors to songs by artists like Dua Lipa, Little Mix, Avicii and countless others. "Dreamers... read full bio
Ritt Momney, a singer/songwriter, has mastered the art of fusing emotion into his music, creating contemplative songs that are therapeutic for both the author and the audience. The resident of Salt Lake City recently gained popularity owing to his rendition of "Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae, which gained traction on TikTok and shot up the Spotify and... read full bio
Riton is a Grammy-nominated EDM DJ who has made a name for himself in the music industry. He first caught the attention of fans and critics alike with his debut album Beats du Jour, released in 2001 on Grand Central. This album showcased his musical talent and set the stage for his future success. Riton's follow-up album, Homies and Homos, was... read full bio
Rita Wilson is an American actress, producer, and singer-songwriter who began her career acting in Los Angeles, landing a recurring role on “M*A*S*H” as Nurse Lacey. She accepted an invitation to work and train at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. During her time in England, she appeared in numerous stage productions. Wilson captured film-going audiences' hearts with... read full bio
Rita Rudner is an American comedian, writer, and actress. She was born on September 17, 1953, in Miami Beach, Florida. Rudner rose to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a stand-up comedian, performing regularly in nightclubs and comedy venues across the United States. She was known for her clever and witty observational humor, often commenting on the... read full bio
Rita Payés, a trombonist and vocalist from Catalonia, has been immersed in music her entire life owing to her musical family. She first studied the piano before switching to the trombone as her primary instrument. Under the leadership of bassist and tenor player Joan Chamorro, she joined the renowned Sant Andreu Jazz Band. She collaborated on multiple recordings with Andrea... read full bio
Rita Ora is a multi-talented artist who has made her mark in the entertainment industry. She rose to prominence with her feature on DJ Fresh's hit single "Hot Right Now," which set the stage for her successful music career. Her debut studio album reached number one in the U.K. charts and three of her singles hit the top spot on... read full bio
Rita Moreno is still one of only nine performers ever to win all four major artistic awards. Recognized for her Academy-Award winning role as Anita in West Side Story, Rita's career has spanned over fifty years of stage, film and television triumphs, including seminal hits such as The Electric Company on PBS and HBO's Oz. Ms. Moreno was awarded the Presidential Medal... read full bio
An artist known for her wide-ranging styles - Celtic, country, folk, R&B, blues and rock. Rita MacNeil, the lady blessed with a silver throat and golden talent for touching countless audiences around the world, has seen her share of life's ups and downs. And she wouldn't have it any other way. In her numerous hits, including Working Man, Flying... read full bio
Ohio's Akron is where Rita Dove was born. She studied at Miami University of Ohio, Universität Tübingen in Germany, and the University of Iowa, where she received her MFA in creative writing in 1977. She was a 1970 Presidential Scholar. Her third collection of poetry, Thomas and Beulah, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1987. She also held the position of... read full bio
Rita Coolidge, an eternal star in the galaxy of Rock and Roll, has proven herself and enduring talent blessed with radiant Native American beauty and what has been described as the sexiest voice in the world." Rita Coolidge, a two time Grammy winner, launched her singing career with Delaney & Bonnie and Friends and went on to share the stage... read full bio
Rita has worked with many of the world’s leading companies on their brand strategy, and across all sectors. Clients have included BMW, Rothschild, PwC, British Airways, Procter & Gamble, Marks & Spencer, Barclays, Thomson Reuters, PepsiCo and Visa International. She features on a wide variety of TV and radio programmes on business, brand, marketing and communication issues, including CNN, BBC,... read full bio
Rita Bailey is an entrepreneur, consultant, strategist, speaker, coach, and facilitator. Since a young age, Bailey was always a leader and throughout the years she has worked for numerous companies such as Southwest Airlines where she worked in operations, sales, marketing, HR, learning and development. She has also started her own consulting firm, QVF Partners, LLC, which she is the... read full bio
Rising Fawn is a band that consists of husband and wife duo Chauntelle Dupree from Eisley, and Todd DAgostino. They have released one EP and one full-length album. They want their music to hold a little bit of something for everyone. Some of their most popular songs include, Everlasting Songs, The Hiding, Ours For Taking, and Stay Focused. The duo... read full bio
Rising Appalachia is an American folk group that consists of main members and sister Leah Song and Chloe Smith and also consists of members Biko Casini, David Brown, Arouna Diarra, and Duncan Wickel. Rising Appalachia is a mixture of world, folk and soul music and the band was formed by the Smith sisters after they decided to pursue a musical... read full bio
Rishi Manchanda, M.D., MPH, is a public health innovator, author, and entrepreneur who is currently the President and CEO of HealthBegins which is the nation’s first mission-driven consultant firm that helps clients improve care and outcomes by ‘moving upstream’. Manchanda has earned his B.S. in Biology, Peace and Justice Studies, Religious Studies from Tufts University and he has gone on... read full bio
