American rock group Modest Mouse was established in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, and is now located in Portland, Oregon. Isaac Brock, the band's lead singer and guitarist, Jeremiah Green, and Eric Judy, the drummer, were the original members. They practiced, rearranged, and recorded demos for nearly two years, heavily influenced by Pavement, Pixies, XTC, and Talking Heads, before finally signing... read full bio
Devo is an American rock band that consists of members Gerald Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, Josh Freese and Josh Hager. The band gained popularity with the release of their most popular single ""Whip It"". Their music is a mix of pop, new wave, punk, and more. Some of their other popular songs include, “Girl U Want”, “That’s Good”, “Gut... read full bio
Straight No Chaser is a professional a cappella group that formed at Indiana University. They made their debut at a 36-hour dance marathon and went on to perform at Wrigley Field, Navy Pier, and even opened for Lou Rawls. After performing for a few years they went on to continue as a collegiate group and after the original group reformed... read full bio
Elvis Crespo is a Puerto Rican-American singer-songwriter who performs merengue music. He has won a Grammy Award in Best Merengue Performance for “Pintame” and a Latin Grammy in Best Merengue Album for “Saborealo”. Crespo began gaining popularity in the mid-90’s when he joined Grupo Mania in Puerto Rico. After a few years, Crespo began working as a solo artist and... read full bio
Anthony Hamilton is best known for “Freedom,” a track from the Django Unchained soundtrack, co-wrote and performed with indie singer Elayna Boynton. Despite this recent spike in fame, Hamilton has been on the R&B radar for years. Hamilton sang the chorus on the Nappy Roots Grammy nominated single “Po’ Folks.” He ultimately collaborated with Nappy Roots on several songs on... read full bio
Rapper Yo Gotti is also the President and CEO of record label Collective Music Group. The label's first official release was Yo Gotti's sixth studio album I Am. This Memphis-based artist has been running the Southern underground scene with an iron fist. Every one of Yo Gotti's most recent four albums have emerged on three Billboard charts: Billboard 200, Top... read full bio
Kit Harington is an English actor who rose to fame playing the role of Jon Snow, one of the main characters in the series Game of Thrones. He starred as Albert Narracott in the original West End production of War Horse. Harington also played the lead role of Milo in the film Pompeii and 'Eret' in How to Train Your... read full bio
Jared Padalecki gained popularity with his role as Dean Forester, Rory's boyfriend, on the television series Gilmore Girls, as well as work in films such as New York Minute and House of Wax. He gained even more popularity playing the character Sam Winchester on The CW series Supernatural. Some of Padalecki’s film credits include, New York Minute, Flight of the... read full bio
"ScHoolboy Q is an American hip hop recording artist from South Central Los Angeles, California. In 2009, he signed to Carson-based independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) and in late 2011, secured a recording contract with major label Interscope Records. Hanley is also a member of West Coast hip hop group Black Hippy, alongside his label-mates and fellow California-based... read full bio
Nile Rodgers is a well-known record producer, songwriter, and ex-Black Panther Party member. He is acknowledged as one of the all-time most sought-after producers and the most sampled musician worldwide. Over the course of his four-decade career, Rodgers has created hit albums for well-known performers like Madonna, Diana Ross, and Duran Duran. Rodgers' passion for music inspired him to pursue many... read full bio
A man who understands that freedom and free markets have the power to transform lives, Don Evans believes people and not government create wealth and drive prosperity. The Bush Administration's Business Man: Don Evans is an entrepreneur who ran one of the most successful independent energy companies in the U.S. before President George W. Bush tapped him to... read full bio
The Tenderloins are the creators, executive producers, writers and stars of truTV’s hit show, Impractical Jokers, now in its 5th season. They consistently tour nationwide, currently on the truTV Presents The Impractical Jokers: ""Santiago Sent Us"" Tour, a mix of stand-up, never-before-seen hidden camera videos, stories and insight. In addition, the guys are starring another series for truTV, titled Jokers... read full bio
Scottish singer-songwriter Emily Sandé rose to fame when she collaborated with rapper Chipmunk on the song “Diamond Rings”, which emerged within the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The following year, she was featured on another top ten hit- rapper Wiley’s “Never Be Your Woman”. Sandé has three number one singles across the UK and Ireland: “Read All About... read full bio
American actress and singer-songwriter Victoria Loren Kelly, better known by her stage name Tori Kelly, first rose to prominence as a teen thanks to her YouTube videos. Kelly, who was born in California on December 14, 1992, reached Hollywood Week in 2010's eighth season of American Idol. Then, in 2012, she independently published Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly, her self-produced... 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
PARTYNEXTYDOOR is a singer-songwriter and producer from Mississauga, Ontario, signed to Drake’s OVO Sound. His self-titled, critically acclaimed mixtape was led by the singles “Over Here” and “Break From Toronto.” PARTYNEXTDOOR opened up for Drake on his “Would You Like A Tour” concert, alongside Future and Miguel. PARTYNEXTDOOR 2, his second mixtape, was led by “Recognize,” featuring Drake. He joined... read full bio
Emilia Clarke is an actress from England whose breakout role in television was as Daenerys Targaryen on HBO’s highly acclaimed show, Game of Thrones. Her role on the show has earned her praise from both critics and viewers, along with nomination for three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, two Critics Choice Television Awards, and... read full bio
The Latin Grammy award winning, Banda Los Recoditos are a Mexican band from Mazatlan, Sinaloa. The band was founded by friends and family members of, La Banda El Rocodo de Cruz Lizarraga. Banda Los Recoditos have differentiated themselves from their parent group by adopting a looser, hipper style to appeal to the regional Mexican youth market. They gained international attention... read full bio
Nicholas D. “Nick” Woodman, is an American businessman and philanthropist. Woodman is best known as the CEO and found of GoPro. Woodman studied at the University of California in San Diego and received his B.A. majoring in visual arts and minoring in creative writing. Upon graduating, Woodman tried his luck at two startup companies, but neither was successful. Soon after,... read full bio
Tony Romo is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Eastern Illinois University, an NCAA Division I-AA school. At Eastern Illinois, Romo won the Walter Payton Award in 2002, and led the Panthers football team to an Ohio Valley Conference championship in 2001. Not selected in the 2003... read full bio
