Capturing the heart of Middle America, this quintet from Minneapolis, the Motion City itself, plays some wicked hot, stop-and-start Pop Punk. Packed with all the necessary materials needed to establish an original groove - intensity, creativity and energy - the team produces, dare it be said, a new soundtrack for a set formula. Throughout their twenty years together, the band... read full bio
One of the rare bands that can combine inventive music with deep words while being highly entertaining and thrilling a crowd is Moon Taxi. The band's "Cabaret" album from 2012 is a multifaceted, layered project that showcases the band's developing understanding of its own musical identity. Following up on their live album "Live Ride" from 2009, "Cabaret" demonstrates the difficulties... read full bio
Washed Out is the stage name for Ernest Greene, an American singer/songwriter/record producer. He started out producing songs in his bedroom studio at his parents house ayer moving back in with them after he graduated from college. At the time he also worked with a local band called ""Bedroom"". That helped him win over many music bloggers that were attracted... read full bio
Tom Bailey is a UK born musician and artist. He was a trained classical pianist in his formative years and taught music before forming the Thompson Twins. The line up included his first wife (then girlfriend) Alannah Curie and Joe Leeway. The 1980s brought a majority of their success. They were heavily featured on MTV with hit songs like Hold... read full bio
One of America's busiest TV personalities and live performers, dynamic actor and magician Justin Willman has taken the entertainment industry by storm. With an incredible list of popular television programs and outstanding live performances, Justin has enthralled audiences with his distinct fusion of humor and magic. Justin is well-known for presenting a number of highly-liked Food Network programs, including Cupcake Wars... read full bio
She gained notoriety for her work on E! Entertainment, where she hosted a number of network specials and contributed to E! News, E! News Weekend, Daily Pop, and Live From E! for over ten years. She has also become a mainstay on the red carpet, interviewing celebrities and covering events of the highest class during awards season. For the... read full bio
Vijay Amritraj is a former Indian tennis player, sports commentator and actor. Vijay was born in Chennai, India to Maggie Dhairyam and Robert Amritraj. He and his brothers, Anand Amritraj and Ashok Amritraj, were the successors of Ramanathan Krishnan in top-flight international tour tennis. They did their schooling in Don Bosco Egmore, Chennai, and later graduated from Loyola College, Chennai.... read full bio
Vali Nasr is an American academic and author specializing in the Middle East and the Islamic world. He is currently Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C. and a Senior Fellow in foreign policy at Brookings Institution. His book Forces of Fortune focused on the importance of a new middle class to future of... read full bio
Only four golfers have won more major championships than Tom Watson. His eight majors include two Masters , five British Opens and a U.S. Open. Watson, who remains a force on the PGA Tour despite severe putting problems the last few seasons, is in the top ten on the all-time PGA Tour money list with more than $8 million. He... read full bio
Allison Janney is a multi-award winning stage and screen actress, known for her versatile roles and natural wit. Her first huge role came with The West Wing, for which she won her first three Emmys. She has since held supporting roles in many films, notably 10 Things I Hate About You, Juno, The Help, and Hairspray. She earned two more... read full bio
Tracy Pollan (born June 22, 1960) is an American actress. Pollan was born in New York City, New York to Jewish American parents Stephen M. Pollan and Corky; she has two sisters and a brother, Michael. Pollan is perhaps best-known for her recurring role on the sitcom Family Ties in the mid-1980s; it was on this show that she met... read full bio
Bored to tears whenever you try to dig an instrumental record Then you obviously haven't gotten your hands on flamenco phenomenon Jesse Cook's latest release. Since his debut album, Tempest, Cook has made a permanent home for himself on the billboard charts. With a fiery mix of rumba, Latin jazz and world music, the Parisian-born virtuoso knows how to move... read full bio
American Authors is a pop rock band, based in New York City, who are signed to The Island Def Jam Music Group. They are best known for their singles “Best Day of My Life” and “Believer” from their album Oh, What a Life. Their debut single, “Believer”, earned great popularity through alternative rock radio. Their second single, “Best Day of... read full bio
Jason Wade is the founder and lead singer of the rock band Lifehouse. He spent his teen years in Washington and Oregon before relocating to Los Angeles, where he founded Lifehouse with a neighbor and friend. Wade is a self-taught musician. He began teaching himself how to play the guitar and write after his parents’ divorce. Wade has released eight... read full bio
Kiesza is a singer-songwriter from Calgary, and is also an in-demand songwriter for acts across the globe, puts together her own stunning artwork, is a trained ballerina, and a former tall-ship sailor who the Army once attempted to train as a sniper. In January 2014, ‘Hideaway’ was released by Rami’s own Lokal Legend label, and soon after Kiesza moved to... read full bio
MS MR, pronounced Miz Mister, are an electrifying and entrancing pop duo consisting of a MS, Lizzy Plapinger, and a MR, Max Hershenow. The New York based Vassar College graduates hit it big in Germany first before floating back to the states. Their breakout singles ""Hurricane"" and ""Fantasy"" were well received for their vintage sound. They included ""Hurricane"" on their... read full bio
Ryan Lochte has left an enduring impact in the world of Olympic sports that goes beyond his swimming accomplishments thanks to his unwavering commitment to perfection. Ryan competed in four Olympic Games: Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, London, and Athens. His unrelenting spirit and determination are demonstrated by his commitment to representing his country on the international front. His accomplishment of... read full bio
Bobby Rahal is an International and National Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, for his nearly 20-year professional racing career and management roles post retirement. Throughout his career, he accrued 24 wins, 88 podium spots, and 16 Poles (front spot of starting lineup). He raced primarily with Champ Car and Formula One, but also competed in one NASCAR Race. He has... read full bio
The only fighter to win eleven world titles in six different weight classes, and as CEO of Golden Boy Promotions the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional firm, Oscar de la Hoya is one of the most charismatic and beloved figures in the history of the sport. From the podium he recounts the thrilling story of his journey... read full bio
At first glance, you would not suspect Roy Jones, Jr. to be the superb melding of talent, personality, and charisma that he is. The quiet, even pensive individual, is a world-renowned boxing superstar…professional basketball player…musical producer and performer…entertainer…actor…and all-around nice guy. Cited as the best ‘Pound for Pound’ fighter in the world, Jones is the undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion of... read full bio
