For the past 17 years, Vicki Kennedy has been deeply involved in Senator Kennedy’s legislative and political life, including working with him as he wrote his memoir, True Compass, released in September 2009. He shared her deep religious faith, consulted with her on everything from family matters to campaign strategy, and made her his partner in a life of politics... read full bio
Victoria Tate is an up-and-coming actress who has gained popularity playing Rena in the Apple television series “The Morning Show.” Tate has previously trained in acting in New York, Los Angeles, and Paris. She has graduated cum laude at Emory University with her B.A. in Creative Writing and English. She has since trained at the William Esper Studio, T. Schreiber... read full bio
After appearing in just 18 games during brief stints with the Oakland Athletics, Vida Blue suddenly became the ace of the team's pitching staff, compiling a 24-8 record and leading the AL with 8 shutouts and a 1.82 ERA. He won the Cy Young Award and was named the league's most valuable player for that performance. The left-handed Blue had... read full bio
The South African record producer and DJ Vigro Deep is well-known in the Amapiano music community. Vigro Deep, who was given the name Kamogelo Phetla in 2001, was raised in the Pretoria township of Atteridgeville, where he became deeply passionate about music at a young age. At the age of 16, he started making music and garnered a reputation for... read full bio
Sickly as a boy growing up in India, Vijay Amritaj was urged to take up a sport to improve his health. He chose tennis and went on to become one of the worlds premier tennis players. Amritajs life has been a series of firsts and triumphs in new fields of endeavor. A very successful businessman, Amritaj has been at the... read full bio
Vijay Govindarajan, known as VG, is the Earl C. Daum 1924 Professor of International Business at the Tuck School and founding director of Tuck's Center for Global Leadership. Professor Govindarajan is also the faculty co-director for Global Leadership 2020 - Tuck's executive education program that focuses on global management and is taught on three continents.. For over 25 years, Vijay... read full bio
Vikki Carr is a four time Grammy Award-winning, bi-lingual singing star. She has performed for over fifty years in concert, with her band or as a guest artist with symphonies and top name mariachi groups. The world is no stranger of Vikki Carr, who has performed in various genres, but has enjoyed her greatest success singing in Spanish. She has... read full bio
Dr. Mansharamani is the chairman of the Torit Language Center Montessori school and also a member of the Board of Governors of the Association of Yale Alumni. He is a finance mogul who has been working with financial markets for the last 20 years. He is the former director of the US-Pakistan Business Council as well as Interelate Inc and... read full bio
Viktor Mayer-Schonberger is an Austrian Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation at the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford, an author, and founder of Ikarus Software. Viktor was born in Zell am See, and he studied law at the University of Salzburg where he competed in the International Physics Olympiad as well as the Austrian Young Programmers Contest.... read full bio
Vin Baker is a former basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association. He spent most of his time playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Seattle SuperSonics. He appeared in four consecutive All-Star Games. Baker spent the first four seasons of his career with the Milwaukee Bucks where he led the league in minutes per game. He... read full bio
Vince Coleman is an American former MLB player. He studied at Flordia A&M University where he played baseball and set the all-time single-season stolen base record while there. He was also a kicker and punter on the football team but ended up forgoing an NFL career when he was drafted in the 10th round of the MLB draft by the... read full bio
The always witty Vince Gill and the reliably wry Lyle Lovett teamed up for a series of concerts that took them down the East Coast from Pennsylvania to South Carolina. These included intimate solo and duo performances, during which the artists served as their own accompanists. Both performers have reaped armfuls of Grammys and kindred laurels for their musical versatility... read full bio
The longstanding co-leader of the well-known and innovative jamgrass band Leftover Salmon spent around five months on the road, including a month and a half in Nashville. There, after 30 years of recording music, he ran into some old pals who helped him get started on the path that eventually produced his debut solo album, Enjoy the Ride. The solo album... read full bio
Vince Lombardi Jr. is the son of the legendary NFL coach, Vince Lombardi, and is a prominent figure in the world of sports and business. He was born on September 3, 1937, in Englewood, New Jersey, and spent most of his childhood in the New York area. Lombardi Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and pursued a career in football. He... read full bio
Former American football quarterback Vince Young spent six seasons competing in the National Football League (NFL). In the 2006 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans selected Young with the third overall choice. He played for the Titans for the first five years of his career. When Philip Rivers of San Diego had to withdraw from the AFC Pro Bowl due to... read full bio
American producer and musician Vincent Antone, real name Vincent Antone Seidl, resides in Austin, Texas. He has played the guitar for almost 20 years, the drums for 15, the piano for 10 and the bass for 10. Since he has been producing music for over 8 years, he has developed a penchant for fusing dance music components with other genres. His... read full bio
Vincent Ivan Phipps is the Attitude Amplifier! This is due to his high energy and interactive presentation style. Vincent is owner of Communication VIP. The "VIP" represents the company's expertise, "Very Important People-skills." The VIP are also Vincent's initials, Vincent Ivan Phipps. For 22 years, Vincent specializes in giving keynote speeches and facilitating workshops. Vincent is author of "Lead Out... read full bio
Vincent “Vinny” Lecavalier is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played for the NHL for several years as centre. Lecavalier started his career playing junior hockey for the Rimouski Oceanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. From there he was drafted first by Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL draft. After playing for two seasons, Lecavalier became... read full bio
Vincent Londez is a French actor and writer who has recently gained attention playing Capitaine Romain Laugier in the Netflix original series “Lupin,” which is a French series that has recently gained attention for being the first French Netflix series to reach the top 10 watched list. Apart from his role in Lupin, Londez has also been known for his... read full bio
Vincint Cannady is an American singer and composer who goes by the mononym Vincint. Vincint is also his stage name. He achieved the most notoriety when he competed in the first season of the singing competition The Four and finished in the top four. On February 14, 2020, he released his first extended play, which was titled "The Feeling." In... read full bio
A DJ duo making an impact on the psytrance music scene, Vini Vici is comprised of Israeli natives Aviram Saharai and Matan Kadosh. They specialize in psychedelic electronic music that can be described as cataclysmic, authentic, and mesmerizing. Trance legend, Armin Van Buuren claimed, “Few acts have such a well-defined signature sound” when asked about the duo. Vini Vici has... read full bio
Brazilian house music producer and DJ DJ VINNE is renowned for his upbeat sets and contagious sounds. DJ VINNE, who was given the name Vinicius Rodrigues Fagundes in 1998, was raised in the city of So Paulo, where he quickly fell in love with electronic music. When he was barely 14 years old, he started experimenting with music production and... read full bio
Vincent Vinnie" Johnson also known as The Microwave is a former American basketball player who is most well known for playing for the Detroit Pistons during back-to-back championship wins. Johnson was the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics where he played for two years. Johnson ended up with the Detroit Pistons for the next ten... read full bio
Lukas Ruiz, better known as his stage name Vintage Culture is a Brazilian DJ and producer from Katuete, Paraguay. He began his musical career after the release of his debut single, “What U Want.” Over the next few years he went on to release numerous singles and reached even more fame after being featured on DJ Mag’s list of the... read full bio
Los Angeles band Vintage Trouble originally achieved recognition in the U.K., where their debut album, The Bomb Shelter Sessions, performed well on the digital charts. The band's music is rooted on the sounds of vintage blues, soul and rock & roll from the '50s and '60s. The band spent the following years building a devoted fan base on both sides of... read full bio
Disko Cowboy, sometimes known as Dave Wrangler, is a well-known DJ, producer and the creator and creative leader of Vinyl Ranch. Dave is well recognized for his multi-genre remixes and DJ sets that contributed to the development of the late-2000s dance music scene. With the release of the open format mixtape "Life Of The Party," which featured his distinctive style of DJing... read full bio
Violent Femmes may just be the ultimate cult band. After 22 years and one slight lineup change, the band has maintained a cult status with a core audience who never seems to age. The fact that a band still exists some 22 years later is largely based on the strength of the band’s self-titled debut. The album featured such teen-angst... read full bio
Violet Skies, a Welsh singer-songwriter with ambition as large as her voice, is establishing herself alongside her artist peers after spending the previous several years composing for other musicians across the world and launching sheWrites, a global series of female-only writing camps. She was raised in a small Welsh hamlet and describes herself as a self-confessed nerd, perfectionist and musician from the... read full bio
Derik John Baker, better known as his stage name Virginia to Vegas, is a Canadian singer-songwriter who was born in Virginia, United States and raised in Guelph, Ontario. Currently, Baker is based out of Toronto and he gained attention through YouTube where he was discovered by label executive Jamie Appleby. This led Baker to releasing his debut single, “We Are... read full bio
Virtual Self is an American DJ and record producer who was formerly releasing music under the name Porter Weston Robinson. He has released multiple number one singles across several electronic genres including electro-pop and synth-pop. Robinson was ranked seven in Billboard’s 21 under 21 list and DJ Mag has included Robinson in their Top 100 DJ’s list for seven consecutive... read full bio
A passion of event planning (Dusk DNB) in their hometown and years of friendship brought the Toulouse-based group "Visages" together. The four members of the ensemble are Valentin, Etienne, Tom and Kevin. Each member contributes their own skills and point of view, which ideally complement one another. Their productions exhibit a broad spectrum of diversity, ranging between soulful drum and... read full bio
Visions of Elvis is a tribute band that features Michael Conti as Elvis Presley. The show can also be featured with Victoria Adams who performs as Reba McEntire. Michael Conti has been performing as Elvis Presley for several years and although he is based out of Las Vegas, he has performed all over the world in countries such as Singapore... read full bio
By fusing traditional Drum and Bass sensibilities with the Modern Technical D&B framework, VISLA offers a broad vision of drum and bass. His musical career began during his first year of college, almost four years ago. He made sure not to rush and only played his tunes when DJing. His perseverance paid off, as less than a year ago, Soundcloud... read full bio
Vittorio Grigolo is an Italian operatic tenor from Arezzo, Italy, that was raised in Rome. Grigolo began singing when he was only four years old and by the time he was nine he gained attention for busting out into a rendition of “Ave Maria” while at the optician. His optician talked him into auditioning for the Sistine Chapel Choir and... read full bio
Vengreso is the most comprehensive provider of full spectrum modern digital sales transformation solutions, and Viveka von Rosen is one of the company's cofounders. She is the author of the best-selling books "LinkedIn Marketing: An Hour a Day" AND "101 Ways to Rock LinkedIn," and she is also known by the handle @LinkedInExpert. She is a regular contributor and has... read full bio
The master builder of basketball programs, Rutgers head coach and Womens Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Vivian Stringer has catapulted three different college basketball programs from obscurity to national prominence during her 35 years as a head coach. A pioneer, visionary, and innovator during her three decades on the sideline, she was the first in mens or womens basketball to... read full bio
Vladimer Botsvadze is a luminary in the realm of digital transformation and marketing, boasting over 15 years of international expertise. Regarded as a preeminent influencer, keynote speaker, professor, and futurist, he has left an indelible mark on the industry. With a career laden with accolades, Vladimer has been consistently recognized as one of the foremost minds shaping the future of... read full bio
VNSSA is an American DJ and producer from Los Angeles, California, who performs house, tech house, bass house, acid house, and techno music. VNSSA was raised in Newport Beach, California, and she began her musical career playing the drums in local indie and rock bands. This led to her beginning to DJ and perform at local clubs and parties. VNSSA... read full bio
Luke Eisner and Gus Ross, a pop band pair, have a romantic relationship. Both musicians, who are now known as Voilà, were freshmen at the USC Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles six years ago. They first connected over what seemed to be a trivial similarity, as is frequently the case in college. Despite their many similarities, the two enhance... read full bio
DJ Voltage is a British producer and DJ who goes by the name Simon Smith. He has been an active participant in the UK music industry for more than ten years and has established a reputation for his exciting DJ performances and creative productions. When Voltage started making music in the early 2000s, some of the biggest names in the UK... read full bio
Vonetta Flowers is an American bobsledder from Helena, Alabama who is best known for being the 1st person of African descent to win a Gold medal in the Winter Olympics. Flowers has been athletic since a young age and while in elementary school, Coach DeWitt Thomas went to Flowers’ school looking to recruit the fastest children for the Alabama Striders... read full bio
Vory, a Louisville-born singer/rapper with a silky and dark R&B sound, initially attracted national prominence when he appeared on the song "Don't" by another native of Louisville, Bryson Tiller. He started releasing his own solo music over the following few years, working with many other musicians, including Cassow, Blu and AD and garnering some major composition credits for Drake and the Carters.... read full bio
The Austin, Texas-based indie pop group Voxtrot was founded in 2003. The band's debut EPs were well-received in the aughts, receiving praise from major magazines including Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Spin in addition to music blogs. The band disbanded as quickly as it had come together, releasing its Playlouder/Beggars debut album, Voxtrot, just after. Voxtrot's legacy increased as its members continued living... read full bio
The ever-expanding repertoire of V. V. Brown includes soul, gospel, funk, new wave, reggae, and more in the mix of her expansive style, ranging from progressive R&B to left-field pop. The Northampton native's solo career took off after she co-wrote the aggressive successes "I Don't Need a Man" by the Pussycat Dolls and "Denial" by Sugababes. Brown would soon follow... read full bio
W.E. (Bill) Harmer has been motivating and entertaining audiences with his content, enthusiasm, and his Irish sense of humor. Bill Harmer has held various roles throughout his 35 years of experience. He has held senior management and technical positions with numerous international corporations. He has consulted in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Bill Harmer has played very big roles... read full bio
Asseem Waajeed (Robert O' Bryant IV), a native of Detroit, is a musician and an educator. B orn to Robert O'Bryant III and Frances Alberta Davis on the Eastside of Detroit, Waajeed was raised in a work-oriented environment thanks to his father's family-owned trucking company and his mother imprinted him musically as a young boy. She frequently played Southern blues while they... read full bio
Wade Bowen is a country/Red Dirt singer from Waco, Texas. Wade began his music career in a band called West 84 alongside his friend Matt Miller. Wade released his first solo album, Try Not To Listen, which became a huge regional success in Texas. With his single “God Bless This Town”, he reached No.1 on the bellwether Texas Music Chart.... read full bio
Wage War is an American metalcore band from Ocala, Florida, that consists of members Briton Bond, Cody Quistad, Seth Blake, Chris Gaylord, and Stephen Kluesener. The band’s music is a mixture of hard rock, punk, and metalcore and they originally performed under the name Empires before changing their name. The band began their career with the release of the EP... 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
Walk Like a Man is a group of amazing singers and world-class entertainers paying tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons and the music of that era. Watching this performance is a sensational show that is filled with outstanding choreography, beautiful costumes, and beautifully arranged vocal harmonies. Walk Like a Man will have you entertained all night. Their... read full bio
Sam Walker and Gavin Royce make up the electronic dance music duo Walker & Royce. For nearly ten years Walker and Royce have been perfecting their electronic sound and performing style. They have toured across Europe and the United States, performing at festivals like Dirtybird Campout, Moonrise Festival, HARD Summer festival, Lightning in a Bottle, and Beyond Wonderland. Some of... read full bio
Walker Zimmerman is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a center-back for Nashville SC of the Major League Soccer as well as for the United States national team. Zimmerman was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and he began his career playing soccer in the youth academy of Gwinnett Soccer Association before going on to play college soccer with... read full bio
Born in New York City, Wallace Shawn is a Jewish actor. His father is a journalist and his mother is a well-known and veteran editor of The New Yorker. Allen Shawn, his brother, pursued a career as a composer. Wallace received his education at Magdalen College at Oxford and Harvard University, where he majored in history. Wallace was a Fulbright... read full bio
Wallace Peeples, better known by his handle WALLO267, is an American public speaker, business owner, social media influencer, activist and marketer. After completing a 20-year prison term, Wallo caught lightning in a bottle by creating compelling viral material that encouraged people all over the world to step into their greatness and find their purpose. In just two short years, Wallo became a cultural phenomenon. Wallo's... read full bio
Wallows are an American alternative indie-rock band that consists of members Braeden Lemasters, Cole Preston, and also actor Dylan Minnette. Although the group has been together for quite some time, it wasn’t until recently that they started recording music. They started performing together after they were in a program entitled, “Join the Band” as children. They went through several names... read full bio
DJ Walshy Fire is a member of the dancehall reggae-influenced group Major Lazer founded by Diplo. Walshy Fire has toured with Black Chiney, who had a great influence on the formation of Major Lazer with its mash ups that blend hip hop or R&B rhythms with reggae and R&B artist vocal tracks. The mixtapes that Black Chiney created served as... read full bio
Former NBA Star, Walter Clyde Frazier began his basketball career when he attended Southern Illinois University. Although better known for his football skills, Frazier accepted the basketball scholarship. He became the Division II All-American for two consecutive years. After his basketball career at Southern Illinois, he became the 5th pick overall in the NBA Draft for the New York... read full bio
One of the most renowned scientists in America who specializes on aging is Dr. Walter M. Bortz. He completed his education at Williams College and the University of Pennsylvania Medical School before spending the most of his career at Stanford University as a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine. His studies have concentrated on the significance of physical activity in the... read full bio
Walter Egan is a massively famous rockstar who struck gold in the 70s with his smash hit “Magnet and Steel” which appeared on “Not Shy”, his second album. Walter, a Queens native, got himself a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Georgetown University at Washington, D.C. as a sculpture major. At the same time, he was also perfecting his musical talents.... read full bio
Walter Robb is the former Co-CEO of the nationally well-known natural and organic supermarkets, Whole Foods. Robb has been with the Whole Foods Market for over twenty years. Alongside partner John Mackey, Walter Robb was able to turn the grocery store in a billion dollar company. Robb’s passion for organic, all-natural products helped the company become one of Forbes Fortune... read full bio
Walter Scheib is an American chef. He is the former chef to the First Family during the Clinton Administration. He was hired after impressing the first lady while working at the Greenbrier resort. For eleven years the chef was preparing meals both for the intimate family dinners for the Clintons and then lavish State Dinners. His culinary creations... read full bio
Walter "Robby" Robinson, a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, has spent more than 34 years as a reporter and editor-at-large for the Boston Globe. Walter oversaw the Boston Globe's Spotlight Team, which won the Pulitzer Prize and exposed sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. He has covered international news for the Boston Globe from more than 30 nations and 48 states. Walter... read full bio
Wand is a psychedelic garage rock band from Los Angeles, California. Their noise can also be described as “noise rock” “stoner rock,” or even” shoegaze.” Wand began in 2013 when singer and guitarist Cory Hanson got together with art school classmates Evan Burrows and Lee Landey and started re-recording old tracks he had written. Subsequently, Wand released the album “Ganglion... read full bio
Wang Chung is an English new wave band that consists of members Nick Feldman and Jack Hues, and was formed in London, England. Wang Chung was formed in the late 70’s and was formed by the duo. At the time, the band also consisted of members Bud Merrick and Paul Hammond and they went by the name Intellektuals before splitting... read full bio
Over the past ten years, Wannabe has been electrifying crowds and blowing the roof off concert venues around North America. These formidable women have transformed Girl Power into the twenty-first century with their epic concerts that are larger than life. They have enormous personalities, singing voices capable of reaching the stratosphere, flawless choreography, outfit changes, English accents, and platform shoes. Wannabe... read full bio
War Hippies are renowned for their outstanding live performances, which feature flawless songwriting and close harmonies. This unstoppable combo continues to amaze its fans with each release thanks to Scooter Brown's incredible five million streams across platforms, as well as Donnie Reis' music production and well-known violin. The men have a unique bond with other veterans and military families because... read full bio
Ward Thomas is an English modern country-pop duo that consists of twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas. The duo are from Hampshire, England, and after they formed together to pursue a musical career, they released their debut single “Push for the Stride.” They went on to follow that up with singles that included “The Good and the Right,” “Town... read full bio
A rising star in the music business, Warner Case is renowned for his genre-defying aesthetic and distinctive method of music creation and performance. Warner Case, who was born and raised in New York City, started playing the guitar and keyboard at an early age before discovering his love for electronic music. Warner Case's sound, which combines elements of funk, disco, and... read full bio
Warren Haynes is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer who is best known for being the guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band as well as for being a founding member of the band Gov’t Mule. Haynes was born in Asheville, North Carolina, and he began playing the guitar when he was only 12 years old. Early in his career,... read full bio
This Canadian born smooth jazz and adult contemporary musician, Warren Hill has gained early recognition as a true virtuoso. His musical passion began at the young age of seven, the age he began to play music that he loves. He continued his passion throughout high school. Warren fell in love with jazz music while attending a summer music camp at... read full bio
Warren Hue, born on June 20, 2002, is an Indonesian rapper-singer who has become a rising star in the music industry. Under the name Warren Hue, he is currently signed to 88rising and has been making music since he was 16 years old. Starting with a remix of Valee's "Womp Womp" on SoundCloud in 2018, Warren quickly gained recognition and went... read full bio
WAVEDASH, a producer/songwriter trio from Texas, rose to prominence for their own brand of precise sound creation. With their debut single "Bang," which debuted on the first episode of "OWSLA Radio," the imprint's Beats 1 residency, Luke, Michael and Gavin made their entrance via Skrillex's OWSLA label, paving the way for the following generation of bass music and uncensored sound editing.... read full bio
waveform* (a duo comprised of Jarett Denner and Dan Poppa) is a Connecticut-based duo, self-recorded and released three LPs in three years straight: library in 2018, Shooting Star in 2019, and Last Room in 2020. This is in addition to their 2018 split with Melaina Kol and the four (now-deleted) Bandcamp releases that came before library. Waveform broke their own... read full bio
Katie Crutchfield is one of the most diligent singer-songwriters in the game. She was raised close to Waxahatchee Creek and was born in Alabama. As Waxahatchee, she left town and went it alone. That was more than ten years ago. Crutchfield claims that although she never imagined the path would bring her to this point, she has never been more... read full bio
The Way Down Wanderers have no fairytales in these songs, yet wanderers compose them with a guts that is definitely earthbound: a soon-to-be parent battling for self-growth, delighted but afraid; someone recovering from alcoholism, dedicated to recovery but with a confession to make. The five-piece Illinois band has changed their image with More Like Tomorrow from quirky bluegrass students who like to experiment... read full bio
Waylon Payne, a member of the country music elite and a teenage Baptist preacher who later became an addict and actor, sings with terrible clarity about dads and sons, faith and addiction, recovery and renewal. His character-rich compilation pays homage to a style of singing stories that conveyed hidden information and hinted at mystery. Payne has experienced the dreadful power... read full bio
Wayne Cashman is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former coach who played the entirety of his professional career with the Boston Bruins of the NHL. Cashman was born in Kingston, Ontario, and he began his career playing junior hockey in the OHA with the Oshawa Generals and also played for the Oklahoma City Blazers and the Hersey... read full bio
Wayne Cotter is a favorite of the talk shows, having appeared dozens of times with both David Letterman and Jay Leno. A top nationally touring comedian, Wayne hosted the Fox Television Network series Comic Strip Live for many years. He has been nominated as Best Standup Comedian in the American Comedy Awards, and served as host of the Discovery Channel's... read full bio
Wayne Gretzky is a former Canadian ice hockey player who is also known as “The Great One”. He played in the National Hockey League for 20 seasons. He continues to hold 60 NHL records. Gretzky’s hockey journey began at the young age of six. He played in leagues above his age and soon moved to Toronto, Canada to help pursue... read full bio
Wayne Hoffman is an American mentalist and illusionist from Reading, Pennsylvania. Over the years he has appeared on several television series such as “America’s Got Talent”, “Today Show”, “The Ellen Degeneres Show”, “Penn & Teller: Fool Us”, “Phenomenon”, “Excused”, “HARRY”, “Unbelievable”, and on outlets such as, CNN, National Geographic, FOX, TLC, NBC, ABC, CBS, and many more. Growing up, Hoffman... read full bio
Wayne Knight is an American actor who has contributed to some major blockbuster films. Best known for playing supporting roles for two of NBC’s top television series, Seinfeld, and 3rd Rock From the Sun. Wayne’s acting break came when he was cast on Broadway in the comedy Gemini in which he appeared for three years and over 1000... read full bio
Wayne Muller is a therapist, clergyman, consultant, public speaker, executive leadership coach, bestselling author of numerous books and community advocate. He is a Harvard Divinity School graduate who has worked with victims of abuse, alcoholism, poverty, disease and loss for the past 35 years. When someone is going through a change or transition in their life or career, Wayne works as a private... read full bio
Wayne Newton, also known as Mr. Las Vegas, The Midnight Idol, or Mr. Entertainment is a jazz and pop singer and actor. He is one of the biggest entertainers on the Las Vegas strip and is currently Up Close and Personal performing at Caesars Palace. Over the course of his career, Newton has released numerous albums and singles. Some of... read full bio
Veteran jazz legend Wayne Shorter tours with his critically acclaimed quartet featuring Danilo Perez, John Patitucci and Brian Blade in support of his new Universal/Verve release Footprints live! This quartet is making some of the most thrilling, imaginative, improvised music since the celebrated Miles Davis quintet of the late 60s that featured Shorter. Wayne Shorter's career spans nearly thirty-five years,... read full bio
We Are the City is a Canadian progressive rock and experimental pop band from Kelowna, British Columbia, that consists of members Cayne McKenzie, Andrew Huculiak and David Menzel. After forming, the band went on to release their debut studio album, “In a Quiet World,” which was produced by Tom Dobrzanski. Around the same time, the band won the top prize... read full bio
We Came As Romans share a fraternal relationship. The Michigan quintet weathered their darkest period and came out stronger in memory of a fallen brother and member: Kyle Pavone, after over 15 years together, innumerable sold-out gigs, critical praise, and over 250 million streams. With a sixth opus that is worthy of his memory, the ensemble soldiered forward. They cautiously decided to move... read full bio
We the Kingdom is an American contemporary Christian music band which currently consists of members Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Rae Cash, Martin Cash and Scott Cash. The band is signed to Capitol Christian Music Group and each member are from multiple generations of relatives. After their formation, We the Kingdom released their debut single, “Dancing on the Waves.” That... read full bio
Weatherday is the noise-pop project of Sputnik, a Swedish musician who goes by the moniker Sputnik. While they've had success with their side project, Lola's Pocket PC, it's their cult-acclaimed album Come in that has won them a vast and committed fan base with its riotous musical universe and serpentine sparklepunk stylings. Come in is often lauded as a feat... read full bio
Wednesday Campanella is a Japanese electronic music group that consists of members KOM_I, Kenmochi Hidefumi and Dir.F. Over the years the group has released two studio albums, “Zipangu” which peaked at number 16 on the Japanese Billboard charts and “Superman”, which peaked at number 7 on the Japanese Billboard charts. They’ve also released 11 EPs and some of their most... read full bio
Richard Dinsdale, better known as his stage name Weiss, is a music producer, Dj and artist from the UK. He is known for releasing house music and while growing up, he found influence in a wide variety of artists and bands which include Motown, Metallica and Phil Collins. He began his musical career working as an apprentice to James... read full bio
Welby Altidor is a creativity expert. Drawing from over fifteen years of experience with Cirque du Soleil, Altidor is an advocate for the creative inside each and every one of us. During his role as the Executive Creative Director of Creations at Cirque du Soleil, Altidor utilized his creative mind in a variety of ways. In addition to working on... read full bio
Wenda Harris Millard joined Yahoo! in October 2001 as Chief Sales Officer. Millard is responsible for driving the North American sales of the company's advertising and marketing services initiatives and leading the North American sales organization. A seasoned executive with over twenty-five years of publishing and advertising experience, Millard was formerly Chief Internet Officer at Ziff Davis Media... read full bio
Wendel Clark is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player for the NHL who played as a left wing/defenseman professionally for 15 seasons. He was chosen first overall in the NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Other teams he played for over the years include, the Quebec Nordiques, the New York Islanders, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Detroit Red... read full bio
Wendy Eisenberg has been keeping listeners guessing for the past five years or so. Although she considers herself to be an improvisational guitarist, she is incessantly able to adapt a thoroughly experimental approach to a broad range of situations since she is unaware of any musical restrictions. Eisenberg performs a variety of musical styles, including earworm art pop melodies, frenetic post-Prime Time free jazz... read full bio
Wendy K. Smith, an award-winning organizational psychologist and management thought leader, is dedicated to assisting people and companies in transforming their challenges into opportunities. Smith is the academic director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware, and now possesses the esteemed title of Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management. Additionally, Wendy... read full bio
Wendy Liebman is a stand up comedian who has been working on her craft for over 25 years. Wendy’s entertainment career began very early. She started performing in the basement of her house, alongside her sister and neighborhood friend, performing classic plays like Rumpelstiltskin. Wendy attended Wellesley College, where she graduated with a degree in psychology, and went into working... read full bio
"Wendy Williams burst onto the national talk show scene with the launch of her daily, syndicated program, The Wendy Williams Show. Her hit show appears on FOX Network and BET throughout the United States and airs internationally in the United Kingdom, Africa and Middle East. People Magazine named The Wendy Williams Show one of the ""Best Shows of 2009"" and... read full bio
Wes Anderson is an American filmmaker that is known for his unique style of filmmaking which includes their symmetry, eccentricity and narrative styles and also have a distinct visual style of recording. Some of his most popular films include “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Moonrise Kingdom” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” Anderson was born in Houston, Texas, and he found his love... read full bio
Wesley Hamilton is a personal development speaker who is the founder of the philanthropic organization, Disabled But Not Really. Hamilton was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, and had a rough upbringing. When Hamilton was 16 he moved out on his own and later on when he was only 24 Hamilton was walking to his car and was shot... read full bio
Wesley Schultz is an American guitarist and vocalist who is best known for being the guitarist and lead vocalist for the folk-rock band The Lumineers. Schultz was raised in Ramsey, New Jersey, and he later studied at the University of Richmond. Later on in life, Schultz began performing with Jeremiah Fraites and together they began touring under various names before... read full bio
Westend is an up-and-coming electronic musician who has been previously need a must-watch artist in the tech-house music industry. Westend is from New York City and he found his love for electronic music and production while studying at Robert Moog’s alma mater. Throughout the course of his career thus far, Westend has released music through labels which include Box of... read full bio
Westlife is an Irish boy band from Sligo and Dublin, Ireland, and currently consists of members Shane Filan, Markus Feehily, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne. Members Egan, Feehily, and Filan were all schoolmates in school and they began performing on stage together in school which is when they formed Westlife. After they decided to form together and pursue a musical... read full bio
Few hip-hop artists have the ability to command a space as purposefully out-of-the-ordinary as Anthony Dixson, a Compton native and Long Beach native whose stage name, Boogie, foreshadows his inherent talent for writing music that is rooted in simultaneously depressing and joyfully uplifting realities. Boogie's kind of rap is as much a credo of the streets as it is a... read full bio
Wet Leg is a dynamic pop duo composed of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, who wear small gold necklaces made by Hester, symbolizing their stage name. The necklaces may have been cryptic to many before, but since the release of their debut single "Chaise Longue" in June 2021, the duo has made a huge impact on the music industry. With... read full bio
Natalie Laura Mering, better known as her stage name Weyes Blood, is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Santa Monica, California. While growing up, both of Mering’s parents were musicians so she was raised on music during her childhood. Mering began performing her own music at only 15 years old and after graduating from high school, she went to study... read full bio
When Grace and Aaron Bond, a British husband and wife duo, released their most recent album, "Aces Are High," which they had recorded by a river in the heart of Suffolk, they had no idea how much attention they would receive and how it would propel them to become the first Independent Rock/Blues Band to reach the Top 10 of... read full bio
The rock and roll couple Whitehorse is made up of Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet. The Canadian band is known for its folk rock, but they also include elements of roots rock, alternative country, and blues in their music. Whitehorse are renowned for their flawless songwriting skills, which frequently result in songs about imperfect individuals and anti-fairytales. The Juno Award... read full bio
Whitmer Thomas is a musician, comedian and actor. He is best recognized for his work with the LA-based comedy group Power Violence and for lending his voice to the FXX animated comedy Stone Quackers. Power Violence was recognized by Time Out LA as one of their "Comedians to Watch." Thomas started working in comedy when he was 18 years old. Clay... read full bio
Whitney Cummings is an American comedian, actress, and writer based out of Los Angeles. She moved to Los Angeles after college and worked alongside joker Ashton Kutcher on his hit show, Punk’d. In the same year, Whitney began to perform stand-up comedy in local comedy clubs in Los Angeles. Variety named her as one of the 10 Comics to Watch.... read full bio
Whitney Wolfe Herd is an American entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Bumble, and co-founder of the app Tinder. During her time in college, Herd started her first business selling bamboo tote bags that benefited the BP oil spill and launched the non-profit called the “Help Us Project”. A few years later, Herd joined Hatch Labs and then became the Vice... read full bio
The Who's music not only helped define a generation, but it has also stood the test of time. Songs like "My Generation," "Won't Get Fooled Again," or "Behind Blue Eyes" are just as important today as they were when Pete Townshend wrote them decades ago. In the world of pop music, success is defined by longevity. No one else wrote quite... read full bio
Who Made Who exudes the unwavering power, energy, immaculate sound and extraordinary stage production of an original AC/DC concert. The group has established a strong reputation for performing solid rock and roll to sold out crowds at venues all throughout the country. Who Made Who consistently sets the bar higher for their shows, and are determined to deliver the pristine... read full bio
Award-winning comedian and actress, Whoopi Goldberg is one of Americas most cherished entertainers. She is one of only a handful to win four of the most prestigious honors in the business: an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony award. When she won an acting Oscar, she was only the second black woman in the history of the Academy Awards to... read full bio
Years of hard work and dedication finally paid off when Whyel was contacted by rising superstar Deorro with the opportunity to join his team. With the PandaFam behind him, Whyel began to establish a sound and style he could truly call his own. His debut single Ray Ban was quickly scooped up and signed to Dim Mak Records, and has... read full bio
Wide Mouth Mason is a Canadian blues rock band from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, that consists of the duo Shaun Verreault and Safwan Javed. Wide Mouth Mason began their career after self-releasing their debut studio album, “The Nazarene”. They followed this with their self-titled album which was released through Warner Music Canada, peaked at number 90 on the Canadian charts, and earned... read full bio
Wil Shriner is a man who likes to stay busy. His entertainment career consists of being a radio personality, director, host, actor, and comedian. Shriner grew up in the entertainment industry. Alongside his twin brother, Wil began starring in commercials at the age of one. Wil then began to work in comedy, with David Letterman helping to launch his career... read full bio
I have to say, this was the most fun I've ever had making a record,” says Jeff Tweedy. “We worked really hard, but it was pretty joyous work, and it came together quicker than any record I can remember.”That sense of confidence and purpose is immediately evident on Wilco (the album), the tenth release from one of the world’s most... read full bio
Wild Bill Young is an American country artist from St. Louis, Missouri. He is known for being an ‘Authentic Nashville Country Artist’ who holds the keys to Nashville, Tennessee as well as his hometown. Wild Bill Young is known for his appearance, he is six-foot-four and while performing he performs with a country hat, boots, bandanas, and flashy chains so... read full bio
A four-piece band called Wild Youth took over the Spotify Viral Charts, where their debut song spent two weeks at the top. They play a melodic type of pop-rock with electronic nuances, drawing inspiration from artists such as Imagine Dragons, The XX, The Script and The 1975. Conor O'Donohoe, a songwriter and keyboardist who had to undergo extensive rehabilitation as a... read full bio
Wildstylez, born Joram Metekohy, is a DJ from the Netherlands. His music is considered hardstyle and released his very first song in 2007 under the Scantraxx Reloaded label. Previously, he operated under the stage name Seizure. Three years after his debut release as Wildstylez, Joram started his own record label called Digita:Age as a collaboration with Noisecontrollers. He also released... read full bio
