In a small, tight-knit village in Southeast Missouri, Samuel Barber grew up on a farm amid a loving family and a lively group of friends. He devoted himself to athletics throughout his childhood and high school years, learning invaluable lessons about collaboration, discipline, practice, respect, and hard work. Unexpectedly, his interests did not always center on music. He was actually... read full bio
Beware of the Monkey, MIKE's album, has been released. The biggest time span between MIKE productions, 18 months, separated Disco! from Beware of the Monkey. During that period, MIKE performed as the headlining act on US and European tours and collaborated on unique music projects with companies including Patta, Tommy Hilfiger and Telfar. The phrase "Beware of the Monkey" is taken from a Chinese... read full bio
Obi Felten, noted for being the founder and CEO of Flourish Labs, is a visionary businesswoman and supporter of mental health. Obi, a company on a mission to democratize mental health assistance, will use technology to expand peer help, make it affordable, and make it available to everyone. Obi held a senior position at X (previously Google X), Alphabet's renowned "moonshot... read full bio
American politician, attorney, and university administrator Janet Ann Napolitano has a distinguished background in public service. From 2003 to 2009, she was the 21st governor of Arizona. From 2009 to 2013, she was the third Secretary of Homeland Security for the United States, serving under President Barack Obama. Throughout her tenure, her efforts to national security received widespread recognition. President of... read full bio
As a host, political analyst, and authority on Democratic message and millennial involvement, Richard Fowler is a versatile personality who has made important contributions in many fields. He has made a name for himself in political discourse as the host of The Richard Fowler Show, offering insightful analysis and stimulating debates on a variety of subjects. Fowler's knowledge extends to his... read full bio
Mad Tsai has become a Gen-Z star by gaining over a million listeners in the past three years and reinventing a world in which LGBT Asian and Latinx guys may take the lead roles in their own stories. The musician born Jonathan Tsai has established his own brand of independent pop success based on humor, honesty and a desire to challenge... read full bio
Ben Affleck is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker, actor, writer and producer who has received widespread acclaim for his efforts in these fields. He has appeared in famous works spanning many genres during the course of his spectacular and sustained career, including Argo, Gone Girl and Good Will Hunting. He has also played Batman in a number of movies based on the Batman... read full bio
Firerose, an artist from Australia's thriving musical scene, stands out as a unique singer and songwriter. Firerose's melodic journey began in Sydney, Australia, where she has rich roots in a family tradition of symphonic performers. According to her official website, her upbringing was significantly affected by the embrace of "a family of symphony musicians." She eventually made a life-changing move... read full bio
Yorch, a Thai actor-turned-singer with more than 2 million followers on social media, is a member of POW. The group also includes Yun Dong-yeon, a contestant from SBS's "Loud" audition series who is of Korean and Filipino origin. Jungbin, Hyunbin and Hong are the other three rookies. The Instagram account for Yorch, whose true name is Yongsin Wongpanitnont, has 2 million followers.... read full bio
Australian-South Korean singer Leo performs for the 131 Label. He was formerly a part of the boy band Trainee A before their debut. The digital song "One Look" served as his solo entrance. Leo previewed a song called "Move On" that he has been working on. Just four days before his monthly evaluation, he wrote it entirely on his own. A... read full bio
Born and reared in a multiracial household in South Carolina, American actor Kelsey Asbille is most recognized for her roles in the critically acclaimed crime thriller "Wind River," "One Tree Hill," and "Pair of Kings." Kelsey developed an early interest in acting. She started performing in neighborhood plays in Columbia, her hometown, before getting her first television appearance on "One Tree... read full bio
Mahmut Orhan made a significant impression on the global electronic music scene with his tracks "Feel," "Six Days," and "Game of Thrones Remix." Orhan has participated in a number of the top electronic music festivals worldwide, including Untold, Sea Dance, Extrema Outdoor, and Exit Festival. His current style is defined as a crossover of house and melodic techno components. This year, Mahmut... read full bio
Morgan Cooper is a Los Angeles-based writer and director with a unique voice, clear vision, and a passion for every aspect of storytelling. Cooper’s influences range from fine art, jazz, and hip-hop, to the works of photographers Gordon Parks and Roy DeCarava. His Midwest roots and experiences growing up in Kansas City, Missouri resonate throughout his work. Cooper is the creative... read full bio
One of the most inventive and energetic performers the Pacific Rim has ever produced, Polynesian recording artist George "FIJI" Veikoso is still a major force in modern island reggae music. FIJI, a pioneer of the Lost Coast Sound, rose to international prominence with his golden voice and wide-ranging musical repertoire when he left his native island of Fiji at the... read full bio
Soyoon is originally from Seoul and currently resides in France after moving there with her parents. DJ artist with a wide range of influences, she finds inspiration in a variety of genres that she bravely and deftly blends. She often combines dark EBM, seductive disco, lancinating new wave, and bright trance in her sets. Her grandfather, a passionate music collector,... read full bio
Gladstone, who was born in Montana, later grew up close to Seattle and on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. She earned a BFA in acting/directing with high honors from the University of Montana, along with a minor in Native American studies. The New York Times best-selling novel and foundational Blackfeet/Gros Ventre author James Welch's work Winter in the Blood, adapted by Alex and... read full bio
Ely Guerra is a 30-year veteran Mexican singer-songwriter and music producer, Latin Grammy winner for Best Alternative Album; independent businesswoman at Homey Company for more than 18 years. She has given performances all over Mexico and in other nations and towns in Europe, the US, Cuba, Central America and South America. Over the years, Ely has collaborated with a number of accomplished music... read full bio
Actor Peter Mensah, who is of Ghanaian and British descent, is most known for his work on the Starz original series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, and Spartacus: Vengeance. He has also starred in films such as Tears of the Sun, Hidalgo, 300, and Dead Space. Growing up in St. Albans, England, close north of London, Peter... read full bio
Michael Clifford is a multidimensional person with several careers. He is an Australian musician who is a guitarist and member of the band 5 Seconds of Summer, as well as an actor who has been in A Night at the Silent Movie Theater and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. He is also a composer. Michael revealed on... read full bio
American reggae, punk, and ska group Sublime hails from Long Beach, California. A closer examination of the band's stylistic inspirations reveals a blend of dancehall, hip-hop, Ska, punk, progressive rock, hip-hop, and reggae and dub. Three people made up the band: Eric Wilson on bass guitar, Bud Gaugh on percussion, and Bradley Nowell on vocals and guitar. With their self-titled... read full bio
