Distinguished professor of psychiatry and psychology, and founding member of the Nobel Prize-winning International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, Robert Jay Lifton is the author of over fifteen books, including The Nazi Doctors and Death in Life: Survivors of Hiroshima, as well as hundreds of specialized articles. His most recent book is The Protean Self: Human Resilience in... read full bio
Alasdair Murray, better known as his stage name, Illy, is an Australian hip-hop rapper and singer-songwriter from Frankston, Victoria. Before working as a solo artist, Illy spent time as a member of Crooked Eye but left the group to work as a solo artist. Shortly after, he released his debut studio album, “Long Story Short.” The following year, he released... read full bio
Ronny Cox is an American character actor, singer-songwriter, and storyteller. His best-known roles include Drew Ballinger in Deliverance (1972), George Apple in Apple's Way (1974-75), Lieutenant Andrew Bogomil in Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Richard ""Dick"" Jones in RoboCop (1987) and the villain Vilos Cohaagen in Total Recall (1990). Cox wrote a book about his experience filming Deliverance for the movie's... read full bio
His comic skills brought him roles in the television series The Comic Strip Presents (1982) and he was one of the stars of Laugh I Nearly Paid My Licence Fee (1984). He soon moved into films, obtaining small roles in a number of movies such as Death Watch (1980), Scrubbers (1983), Absolute Beginners (1986) and Mona Lisa (1986). On television... read full bio
Former American baseball player, Todd Helton played for the MLB Colorado Rockies 17 years. Raised in Knoxville, Tennessee Helton had a very successful baseball career in high school. He was drafted as the 55th overall pick to the San Diego Padres in 1992, but opted to continue his schooling and attend college at the University of Tennessee. He was awarded... read full bio
"Pablo Cruise is a pop/rock band currently composed of David Jenkins , Cory Lerios , Steve Price and Larry Antonino. Formed in 1973, the band released eight studio albums over the next decade, during which time four singles reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Reaching the top 10 with mega hits like “Watcha Gonna Do... read full bio
Nahko & Medicine for the People is the culturally inspired brain child of lead singer Nahko. He combines his long lost heritage with his diverse life experiences to create an urban infused indie-rock sound that transcends typical genre. Their sound and storytelling songwriting promotes connection, drawing people together. Medicine for the People's have released two studio albums 'On The Verge'... read full bio
Capstan is a prog rock, metalcore and post hardcore mashup with great intensity. They combine intensely moving lyrics, catchy choruses and technical instrumentals with massive breakdowns. They have genuinely developed their own sound by drawing inspiration from artists across many genres. Over the past three years, Capstan has tirelessly toured the US, Canada and Europe, opening for artists like Silverstein, Bayside, Trash Boat and... read full bio
The Calloway family has been dazzling audiences since the 1920's and this year is no exception. Calloway Brooks, along with the Cab Calloway Orchestra deliver both the authentic sound of a hot Jazz Orchestra and a snazzy stage style ... bringing out a Jump, Blues, and Boogie experience of Swing that is king and Jive that's alive"."... read full bio
RaeLynn is an American singer-songwriter from Baytown, Texas, who was a contestant on The Voice in season two, where she made it to the quarterfinals. She has since performed a song co-written with Miranda Lambert entitled ""Lie"", and returned for the semifinal results show to perform her newest single “Boyfriend” with fellow finalists Chris Mann and Juliet Simms. Her first... read full bio
Captain Hollywood is a German Eurodance project created by American Tony Dawson Harrison. Harrison was nicknamed Captain Hollywood while a US Army captain because he danced constantly, even in uniform. He became popular oversees in the 1980s when he broke into the European breakdance scene with performances on music TV shows. He gained a niche following with appearances in German... read full bio
Like the Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth and the Jesus & Mary Chain before them, My Bloody Valentine redefined what noise meant within the context of pop songwriting. Led by guitarist Kevin Shields, the group released several EPs in the mid-'80s before recording the era-defining Isn't Anything in 1988, a record that merged lilting, ethereal melodies of the Cocteau Twins with... read full bio
"The Orb is celebrating its unique position as one of the few names to emerge from the 1988 acid house revolution still creating vital new music with a series of special 25th anniversary UK shows. Over the last 25 years, The Orb has charted one of the most idiosyncratic paths in music, notching up hit singles and albums, sellout shows... read full bio
Paul Rusesabagina was not born, raised, nor educated to be a hero or a humanitarian. In fact, he still believes that he was just doing his job, as hotel manager; yet, Pauls bravery, compassion, and quick thinking during the 100-day stand exemplify heroism. The atrocious slaughtering committed in Rwanda provided a backdrop for a unique hero, and a lesson to... read full bio
Kevin Jorgeson is a skilled professional climber who loves to challenge himself. Kevin was constantly scaling walls, cabinets, ladders, and trees as a child. At the age of 14, he discovered rock climbing at the Vertex Climbing Center. He joined Team Vertex right away, started competing on the young competition circuit, won age-group national contests, and went to the young... read full bio
During his illustrious career, Randall Cunningham—known for his dynamic playing style—left an enduring impression on the National Football League (NFL). Cunningham showed off his excellent athleticism and ability on the field in his second season as the starting quarterback in 1985 after originally filling in as a backup. Cunningham, who was an intimidating 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds, was not only... read full bio
Polly LaBarre has devoted over two decades to enabling and supplying executives from a variety of fields with the tools they need to turn their companies into bulwarks of resiliency, creativity, innovation, and accountability. She played a crucial part in altering leadership paradigms and ushering in a new era of workplace dynamics and successes when she joined Fast Company magazine... read full bio
Author of several health and wellness books, including The Lean, Quantum Wellness, and Clean Protein, Kathy Freston is a New York Times bestseller author. Her concern for the wellbeing of humans, animals, and the environment motivates her advocacy for a more wholesome, equitable, and sustainable food system. Ellen, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, The Talk, Extra, Oprah, and many other major... read full bio
Reggie Bush is a former professional football player who played as running back. Bush was born in Spring Valley, California, and he began his career playing high school football and was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals and was listed as the number 1 running back in the nation. Bush went on to take a scholarship to play for the... read full bio
Naomi Campbell is one of the top five supermodels in the industry today. She seems to have it all--she's a world renowned supermodel, a budding actor, a talented singer, a gifted writer, and an accomplished entrepreneur.... read full bio
