Eric Schmidt is a software engineer, businessman, and the former CEO of Google. Forbes ranked Schmidt as the 48th-richest person in the world. Schmidt, who previously sat on the boards of trustees for both Carnegie Mellon University and Princeton University, serves on the board of the Khan Academy. He founded the New America Foundation, a non-profit public-policy institute and think... read full bio
The field of documentary storytelling has been forever changed by the astonishing body of work produced by eminent historian and award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns. Burns has gained renown in both the fields of history and cinema for his singular ability to bring history to life through engrossing narration and moving images. Ken Burns, a renowned documentary filmmaker known for his distinctive... read full bio
Mario Andretti, a legendary personality in motorsports, began his illustrious racing career as a child in 1959, riding a 1948 Hudson Hornet Sportsman Stock Car alongside his twin brother Aldo. The Andretti twins demonstrated their prowess fast, winning twice in their first four races. Mario's career gained momentum with incredible successes as he continued to succeed. He won 20 races in... read full bio
"NBA all-star now retired, Scottie Pippen was a professional basketball player who is most known for is time playing with the Chicago Bulls, and while he was with them, he won six NBA titles. He was also considered to be one of the most talented small forwards in the history of the sport. Though his position was small forward, he... read full bio
Celebrated NFL Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens and Founder of The Ray Lewis Family Foundation, Ray Lewis was a two-time Super Bowl champion throughout his professional years. With one of the most successful careers of any NFL player in history, Ray Lewis knows what it takes to win. His process for training, focusing and performing is applicable to all types... read full bio
Two legendary Broadway stars. A once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event. An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin reunites these Tony Award-winning virtuosos (and lifelong friends) for the first time since Evita. Much more than a concert, this is a unique musical love story told entirely through a masterful selection of the greatest songs ever written for the stage. Funny, passionate, intimate... read full bio
ABBA were Sweden's biggest music export ever, with 370 million record sold world wide. ABBA started in 1971 and ended as a group in 1982, but their legacy will live forever. Arrival From Sweden was founded by Vicky Zetterberg in Gothenburg, Sweden and soon became one of the world's most popular and best selling ABBA show bands. Since their start... read full bio
Paula Ann Zahn, a renowned American journalist and newscaster, has made an enduring impression during her significant employment as an anchor for prestigious news networks like ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, and CNN. Zahn currently shines as the producer and host of the acclaimed true crime documentary series "On the Case with Paula Zahn," which is shown on the... read full bio
Giuliana Rancic is an entertainment reporter and television personality who is a co-anchor of E! News. She joined E! News as a correspondent in handling a variety of stores and events for E! News. Prior to coming to E!, Giuliana covered entertainment news online, serving as an anchor at Load Media, as well as an entertainment journalist for Detour magazine's... read full bio
Daymond John is the epitome of business savvy and flair, enthralling viewers each week as the go-to branding guru on ABC's popular program Shark Tank. The launch of the legendary FUBU (For Us by Us) fashion brand, which deftly tapped into the nascent urban apparel industry, kindled John's legacy as a marketing guru and book. FUBU was founded in Hollis, Queens,... read full bio
From electrician to labor leader to the first democratically elected President of Poland, the path Lech Walesas life has taken has left a changed world in its passing. In 1980, Walesa led the 10 million-member Solidarity Labor Movement that inspired fear in the hearts of communist leadership and hope in the hearts of those starved for freedom. Despite the crackdown... read full bio
Katty Kay is a well-known journalist and anchor who works out of Washington, D.C. She has had a big impact on how the world is covered in the news. Kay is in the forefront of reporting on domestic and international current events for the BBC as the lead presenter for BBC World News America. Her knowledge encompasses a wide range... read full bio
Adventure club is an electronic dance duo formed in 2001 by Christian Srigley & Leighton James. They began releasing original singles and remixes from 1950s classics, post-hardcore rock, and modern electronic sounds. Their influences include Tiesto, Flux Pavilion, Greeley Estates, Bring Me the Horizon, and Skrillex. Their sound includes high-pitched female vocals combined with electronic sounds and heavy drops. Through... read full bio
The Welsh metal-core band Bullet For My Valentine has spent the majority of the past two years taking over the world with massive U.K., European, U.S., and worldwide tours, sharing the stage with Guns N' Roses, Metallica, and Iron Maiden, and playing the Main Stage at just about every rock festival on the planet. Additionally, the band has seen their... read full bio
Hits include: ""One Life to Live,"" ""There's No Me Without You,"" ""Don't Take Your Love,"" ""Hurt,"" ""Kiss and Say Goodbye,"" ""I Kinda Miss You,"" ""It Feels So Good to Be Loved So Bad,"" ""We Never Danced to a Love Song,"" ""Am I Losing You,"" ""Shining Star"" and ""Crazy"". Legend has it that George ""Smitty"" Smith, Edward ""Sonny"" Bivins, Winfred ""Blue""... read full bio
Kendra Scott is a real role model for entrepreneurs. She launched her name-brand jewelry company in 2002 with just $500 and operated it from her house. She now sells her trendy jewelry designs in countless shops throughout the globe. Kendra's ambition, originality, and enthusiasm have allowed her brand to walk the couture fashion runways, and she routinely has her creations... read full bio
Stedman Graham is a source of constant inspiration; he is a versatile person who has significantly impacted society as a writer, speaker, and businessman. His experience serves as a monument to the strength of tenacity, fortitude, and unflinching dedication to one's own development. Stedman Graham is an outstanding novelist who has written works that have not only struck a chord with... read full bio
Born in Miami, Florida, Les Brown and his twin brother, Wes, were adopted at six weeks of age by a single woman who had very little education and financial means, but a very big heart. As a child, he was mislabeled as a slow learner. This stigma stayed with him, damaging his self-esteem to an extent that took him years... read full bio
An activist and social entrepreneur named Zainab Salbi has the ability to have a significant impact on the world. Her passion and commitment to reestablishing communities after conflict, one woman at a time, are fueled by her personal experience as a war survivor. She has inspired hundreds of women to join her in assisting female war survivors in rebuilding their... read full bio
Ian Bremmer, the president of Eurasia Group and the inventor of Wall Street's first-ever global political risk index, is a sought-after expert on international risk management who understands the global political and economic scene. Eurasia Group, a global political risk research and consultancy organization, was founded and is led by Bremmer. His firm delivers information and analysis on how political developments... read full bio
