Cha Wa's debut album with Single Lock, a reputable Muscle Shoals and New Orleans-based record company, is titled My People. In order to create a map of the South's varied musical identity, Single Lock has devoted itself to teasing out the threads and throughlines of the creative tradition in Southern music, from young torchbearers like Cedric Burnside and St. Paul... read full bio
John Cale's musical adventure began while he was a student at London's Goldsmiths College. Along with Sterling Morrison and Lou Reed, he joined the influential band The Velvet Underground as one of its founding members and violist in the middle of the 1960s. Cale's musical contributions to the group contributed to the development of their distinctive sound, which combines rock,... read full bio
American television producer, author, and showrunner Michael Schur is well-known for his outstanding contributions to the comedy genre. Schur, who was raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has always been passionate about humor and writing. He was a member of the Harvard Lampoon, a renowned humor journal, while a student at Harvard University. With his participation in the enduring comedy series "The... read full bio
DJ Krush established Japanese hip-hop and is now regarded as one of the most creative creators of beautiful, ethereal breakbeats. The producer and turntablist is renowned for his atypical rhythm patterns and abstract samples from jazz and soul songs; subsequent releases also included arrangements for traditional Japanese instruments. The producer made his debut with the acid jazz-influenced full-length Krush and as... read full bio
Major League Baseball and the world of sports journalism both hold David P. Samson in high regard. He is well-known for hosting "Nothing Personal with David Samson" and co-hosting "The Sporting Class" at Meadowlark Media with former ESPN CEO John Skipper. Prior to his forays into the media, Samson presided over the Miami Marlins, an MLB franchise, for an astounding 15... read full bio
Known for her groundbreaking studies on newly emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) that cross populations of humans and animals, Anne Walsh Rimoin is a renowned American infectious disease epidemiologist. She is currently a professor of epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and the Geffen School of Medicine's Infectious Disease Division. Rimoin also holds the position of Director of... read full bio
A well-known online personality named Anna Sitar is renowned for her intriguing persona and thought-provoking writing. She was endowed from birth with the natural ability to amuse and engage her audience, and as a result, she has gained a devoted following on numerous social media platforms. Anna exhibited a strong enthusiasm for art and self-expression at a young age. She first... read full bio
American actor Courtney B. Vance is renowned for his diverse work in theater, television, and film. Vance, who was born on March 12, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan, became passionate about acting at a young age and relentlessly followed his goals. Vance's breakout performance came in 1995 when he played the legendary defense lawyer Johnnie Cochran in the highly regarded television series... read full bio
The "Masters of The Mic: Hip-Hop 50 Tour" starring Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, KRS-One, Rakim and Slick Rick is being promoted by Universal Attractions Agency, RAMP Entertainment Agency and Mahogany Entertainment. Special guests include EPMD, Roxanne Shante, DJ Spinderella and others. A special edition show at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans will serve as the formal start of the celebration... read full bio
Marketing professional Oluwadara Johnson Treseder has achieved great success and is well-known in the field for her strategic leadership and creative thinking. Treseder, who was born and reared in Ibadan, Nigeria, has had a profound effect on the world of marketing. Treseder has a distinguished professional career that includes leadership positions at GE and Apple. She has also continually shown her... read full bio
Zach Woods is a very skilled American actor and comedian who has won praise for his great work in both film and television. Woods, who received a lot of praise for playing Jared Dunn in the popular HBO comedy series Silicon Valley, has established his comedic skills and adaptability as an actor. His well-known appearances in popular series like The... read full bio
A well-known name in the realm of financial regulation is Mary Lovelace Schapiro, who was most famously the 29th Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She created history by being the first woman to serve as permanent Chair of the SEC. Barack Obama's administration oversaw the selection of Schapiro to the position of SEC Chair. She took over... read full bio
General Martin "Marty" Edward Dempsey, a retired United States Army officer, made an enduring impression on the history of the country's armed forces. Dempsey's route to leadership started at a young age. He was born on March 14, 1952, in Jersey City, New Jersey, and reared nearby in Bayonne. He graduated from Goshen, New York's John S. Burke Catholic High... read full bio
Iam Tongi, the American Idol champion, will soon perform all over the world. But first, he went back home and gave a performance in Turtle Bay in front of a large crowd. Iam Tongi visited Oahu once more, performing on stage alongside musicians like Spawnbreezie and Roman De Peralta of Kolohe Kai. Iam is now on his debut tour and... read full bio
American attorney Jeremy B. Bash, a well-known name in the field of national security, has made major contributions throughout the course of his career. From 2009 to 2011, Bash served as the CIA's chief of staff, which marked the beginning of his career in public service. He worked closely with Leon Panetta, the CIA director at the time, during this... read full bio
The name of Kevin Fowler and Roger Creager's 2019 duet album, Dos Borrachos, which translates to "two drunks" in Spanish, seems appropriate. The name, which was given to them during a special time in their friendship by a group of veteran Texas country musicians, is one that they gladly accept. The narrative takes place at a writing retreat in Mexico,... read full bio
The Minimalists are Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. The duo help people around the world live more meaningful lives with less through their podcast, documentary, website, and books. The duo have been featured in outlets such as TIME, ABC, CBS, Fox, BBC, Forbes, Boston Globe, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and NPR. Minimalists don’t just focus on less,... read full bio
Melissa King is a pioneering chef, businesswoman and philanthropist who is happy to be Chinese American and LGBT and who also works as a creative entrepreneur outside of the kitchen. King is the champion of Top Chef All-Stars: Los Angeles on Bravo (Season 17) as well as the fan favorite. King has gone on to serve as a culinary judge on... read full bio
The popular 10-season comedy Friends and Grace and Frankie were both written and produced by renowned TV writer and producer Marta Kauffman. Together with David Crane, Marta developed the enduringly popular NBC sitcom Friends. The venerable show received 63 Emmy nominations and won Outstanding Comedy sitcom. The WGA West presented her with the Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for lifetime accomplishment... read full bio
Actress Laura Donnelly is from Northern Ireland. She made her television debut in the Channel 4 drama Sugar Rush, where she appeared in two episodes as the female lead's potential love interest. She is also well-known for her roles in Casualty, Hex, and the Irish movie Insatiable, where she plays the lead role. She recently played Barbara Best's sister in... read full bio
