K. Michelle had begun to solidify her place in the music industry long before she appeared on the VH! reality series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. She'd already signed with Jive Records and released the chart topping singles Fakin' It" featuring Missy Elliot, "Fallin," "I Just Can't Do This," and "How Many Times." After the show, she signed with Atlantic... read full bio
"The Vines are your favorite era in rock and roll regardless of what that era is. They sound like an isolated adolescence spent listening to classic albums through headphones and recording the influences on a 4 track with only 3 tracks working. They made a demo so rough, exciting and brimming with potential that anyone with a sliver of taste... read full bio
It has often been said that the Stranglers are probably the most enduring band of the UK punk/new wave era, while at the same time being the least celebrated. A number of current bands cite the Stranglers as an influence; concerts are packed; and the loyalty of their fans is legendary -- following the band from gig to gig (both... read full bio
Brian David Johnson is a former chief futurist at Intel Corporation and an author. He is currently a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University’s School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and a Futurist and Fellow at Frost & Sullivan. As a former chief futurist at Intel, Johnson’s work was called future casting and he would use ethnographic... read full bio
Ed Hochuli is an attorney and a retired American football official who worked in the NFL for nearly 20 years. He is best known for his athletic and muscular physique and for explaining on-field ruling in a manner that is comprehensive, clear, and concise. Prior to his officiating career, he played the linebacker position for four seasons at the University... read full bio
If Trevor Hall’s self-titled debut represented the young musician’s struggle with finding himself, his follow-up, Everything Everytime Everywhere, is a courageous affirmation that he has become the man he had been seeking. Hall’s signature blend of catchy pop/rock songs infused with tasteful shades of reggae has made this diverse singer one of the most lauded up-and-coming musicians on the American... read full bio
Tia Mowry is well known for playing Tia Landry, a twin separated at birth and reunited with her sister as a teenager in the show Sister, Sister. Both she and her sister appeared in the Rob Schneider comedy film The Hot Chick, playing cheerleaders. Mowry also did voiceovers for the Bratz cartoon series as the voice of Sasha. Mowry and... read full bio
Hanson’s sunny single “MmmBop” became a worldwide number one hit. Their pop- Motown flavored major label debut, Middle Of Nowhere, pierced the gray fog of grunge and earned the band three Grammy nominations. The band, which is made up of by three brothers: Taylor, Isaac, and Zac. The follow-up albums kept the hooks and the critical acclaim while revealing HANSON's... read full bio
BadBadNotGood are an instrumental group who hail from Toronto. The members include Matthew Tavares on the keys, Chester Hansen on bass, Leland Whitty playing the saxophone and Alexander Sowinski on the drums. The group incorporate elements of hip hop, jazz and electronica within their work. They are most well known for their interpretations of hip hop tracks and their collaborations... read full bio
"Blake Anderson is most noticeably recognized for his role as Blake Henderson on the hit Comedy Central show, Workaholics. Already a growing success, it ended its summer run with an average of 2 million viewers tuning in per show, as well as having established itself as the highest-rated series in its time. His sketch-comedy group, Mail Order Comedy, has headlined... read full bio
Clannad is an Irish musical group from Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland. Their music has been variously described as being folk music, new age, and celtic. The band's album Landmarks became one of the most celebrated Irish albums in history, and earned them a Grammy Award for Best New Age Album. Clannad, whose name is taken from an Clann as Dobhar... read full bio
American pro golfer Harris English is a PGA Tour member, with four wins under his belt. The Tennessee native won an individual and four team state titles in high school, after which he played for the University of Georgia during his college years. He turned pro after playing in the Walker Cup in Scotland, and earned his PGA card the... read full bio
Benny Benassi is the enigmatic Italian DJ and producer responsible for 2003's unofficial theme song ""Satisfaction"". The song charted no. 1 on the UK dance chart, became certified gold in four countries, and resonated in pop culture for years following its release, launching Benassi to the forefront of electronic music. He has released five albums, worked with every type of... read full bio
E-V is a hybrid DJ and electronic dance music artist who melds hip-hop and dance. He has won numerous honors, been acknowledged nationwide, and had his well-known mixtapes aired on MTV and BET. Thanks to his achievements, he was able to work with two multi-platinum recording artists, Machine Gun Kelly and Mike Posner. His breakthrough track "GoodTime," which debuted in... read full bio
Irvin Mayfield is a Grammy and Billboard Award-winning artist with 15 albums to his credit. Mayfield is the founding Artistic Director of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and currently serves as Artistic Director of Jazz at the Minnesota Orchestra. Mayfield is currently a professor at the University of New Orleans, where he also serves as Director of the New Orleans... read full bio
Amy Purdy is highly experienced and requested professional speaker. Amy’s TED talk was chosen by the TED organization out of hundreds to be featured on the homepage of TED.com catapulting her speaking career into the national and international corporate speaking world. Currently her TED talk is distributed to new, incoming TED speakers as the #1 recommended sample presentation. It has... read full bio
Fred Durst is the front man of the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, with whom he has released six studio albums. In recent years, he has also become known for his work in independent films. Durst costarred in the film Population 436, and made his directorial debut with The Education of Charlie Banks. He directed a second film, The Longshots.... read full bio
The National Football League's former CIO and senior vice president was Michelle McKenna-Doyle. Her responsibilities included overseeing the NFL's corporate IT initiatives, shared service delivery, and technology strategy. Michelle left Constellation Energy in Baltimore, Maryland, where she held the position of CIO, to join the NFL. She held the position of President of Vision Interactive Media Group before joining Constellation,... read full bio
Throughout Baron Davis legendary career with the NBA, he has been a two-time All-Star, both times with the Charlotte/ New Orleans Hornets. Other teams he played with include the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks. He has also been a two-time NBA steals leader and NBA Skills Challenge champion. Davis attended UCLA, where he... read full bio
Mark McGrath and Kevin Griffin have come together to form the alternative rock super group, Ezra Ray. As lead singer/songwriter for Sugar Ray, McGrath has played a key role in the band’s stunning series of top 10 hits, several multi-platinum records and numerous sold out tours. He has also proven to be a prominent pop culture personality, with many television,... read full bio
