Sad Summer Festival is a traveling music festival that takes place in various cities across the United States. Launched in 2019, the festival has quickly become a favorite among fans of pop-punk, emo, and alternative music. Each year, the festival features a lineup of popular and up-and-coming artists from these genres, performing live on stage for thousands of fans. The festival's... read full bio
The Werq the World tour is a spectacular showcase of talent and creativity, featuring some of the most legendary drag queens from RuPaul's Drag Race. This ongoing tour is the brainchild of Brandon Voss, with additional input from the legendary drag performer Shangela, and is produced in collaboration with Voss Events, VH1, and World of Wonder. The Werq the World tour... read full bio
Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno RDI is a British musician, composer, record producer, and visual artist, known for his contributions to ambient music and work in rock, pop, and electronica. He was born in Suffolk in 1948 and studied painting and experimental music at the art school of Ipswich Civic College before moving on... read full bio
Chloé Zhao is a Chinese-born filmmaker who has garnered international recognition for her independent films. Born Zhao Ting in 1982, she made her debut in 2015 with Songs My Brothers Taught Me, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival and earned a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. Her second film, The Rider (2017), also received critical acclaim... read full bio
French singer, model, and actress Vanessa Chantal Paradis originally became well-known at the age of 14 with her single "Joe le taxi" in 1987. Her singing and acting prowess led to her receiving multiple accolades, including the Prix Romy Schneider and the César Award for Most Promising Actress for her part in Noce Blanche. She proceeded to create waves in... read full bio
Reggie Watts, a gifted musician and comedian, and John Tejada, a DJ and producer of electronic music, make up the dynamic musical combo Wajatta. Their unusual name, wa-HA-ta, is a mashup of their last names. The duo describes their music as electronic dance music with influences from New York hip-hop, Chicago house, Detroit techno, and the 1970s. The band's most... read full bio
David Suh is a well-known photographer who is noted for his unique style and commitment to capturing human emotion and expression. He was born and reared in South Korea, where he developed an early interest in photography. He traveled to the United States after graduating from high school to pursue his passion for photography. David's work has appeared in a variety... read full bio
English director Edgar Wright is renowned for his humorous and upbeat genre movies. His birthday is April 18, 1974. Prior to helming A Fistful of Fingers, his debut movie, Wright began producing independent short films. Together with David Walliams, he co-created and directed the comedy series Asylum in 1996. Before directing the cult sitcom Spaced (1999–2001), starring Simon Pegg and... read full bio
With her captivating live performances and infectious tunes, Japanese singer LiSA is overcoming barriers of language and genre. She has been dubbed the "rock heroine" of J-Pop by the media. She rose to fame as a vocalist for the anime series "Angel Beats!" and has subsequently performed theme songs for several beloved shows and movies, including "Fate/Zero," "Sword Art Online"... read full bio
Although the members of Brand New cut their teeth in various hardcore bands, the group took a more melodic approach to its own work, embracing punk-pop on the debut album Your Favorite Weapon and incorporating aspects of indie rock during future projects. Formed in Long Island, NY, the band took shape around the talents of drummer Brian Lane, vocalist/guitarist Jesse... read full bio
The Imperial Circus has toured the world and performed in several television specials. The Imperial Circus currently has five touring divisions and features performers from Beijing and other cities in China along with special guests from Russia and France. Their performance has a long history with a distinct national style, evolving from the Chinese peoples' everyday life and working experience.... read full bio
Jamie Foxx is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and singer. As an actor, his work in the film Ray earned him the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a musical/comedy. He is also a Grammy Award winning musician, producing two albums which have charted highly on the... read full bio
One of the most gifted and surprising stand-up comedians working today is Gabriel Iglesias. One of the biggest names among Latino comedians is this humorous dude. Iglesias is well recognized for his flawless character impressions, silly sound effects, and storytelling skills that shed light on a variety of personal concerns. He is a must-see act due to his beautifully animated... read full bio
Halle Berry is an Academy Award-winning actress and former model. Before making it onto the big screen, Halle started off modeling and entered several beauty pageants, including the Miss USA Pageant. Her beauty established an extensive career working as a Revlon spokesmodel and landed her as No.1 FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll. Halle’s acting career has also... read full bio
Bryan Adams is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter and photographer. Adams was first nominated at the 28th Grammy Awards for Reckless and “It's Only Love”. “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”, which was featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves earned him a Grammy for ‘Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media’.... read full bio
"As his career grew, David Byrne went from playing CBGB to Carnegie Hall. He asks: Does the venue make the music From outdoor drumming to Wagnerian operas to arena rock, he explores how context has pushed musical innovation. ... read full bio
An accomplished Canadian singer and songwriter is Nelly Kim Furtado ComIH. Furtado is one of the most popular Canadian artists, with over 40 million records sold worldwide. She is well renowned for her musical variety and interest in trying different genres. She originally rose to stardom with her trip-hop-influenced debut album, "Whoa, Nelly!" (2000), which was both critically and commercially... read full bio
Howard Schultz is an American businessman who was CEO of Starbucks of several years as well as it’s executive chairman for a year. He has been a former owner of the Seattle SuperSonics, was a member of Board of Directors at Square, Inc., and was also co-founder of Maveron. Schultz graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in... read full bio
Given his many honors and achievements, Slash is regarded as one of the greatest rock guitarists in history, a label he richly deserves. His 2007 induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, which he shares with his heroes Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix, is one important honor. His notoriety soared as a founding member of the renowned rock band Guns N' Roses, where... read full bio
Mindy Kaling is an actress, comedian, writer and producer. She is best known for her portrayal of Kelly Kapoor on NBC’s sitcom The Office, for which she was the executive producer and director for several episodes. Mindy Kaling adds creating and starring as Mindy Lahiri in the FOX sitcom The Mindy Project to her credit. She is also a co-executive... read full bio
