Matt Bellassai is an American comedian, writer, producer and star of BuzzFeed’s web series “Whine About It” which has over 3.5 million weekly viewers. He is also known for hosting the podcast Unhappy Hour and the web series “To Be Honest.” As a writer, Bellassai has been the author of “Everything Is Awful: And Other Observations,” which is a collection... read full bio
Our Lady J is an American classical pianist, television writer, and singer-songwriter who is best known for being the writer and producer of the FX television series “Pose,” and for being the writer and producer of the Amazon television series “Transparent.” As a classical pianist, Our Lady J has worked with artists and Broadway stars over the years, which include... read full bio
Gideon Raff is an Israeli film and television director, screenwriter, and writer from Jerusalem. Raff is best known for creating the television series “Prisoners of War,” which later co-developed into the American television series “Homeland.” He is also known for writing and directing the mini-series “The Spy.” Raff began his career serving as a paratrooper in the Israel Defensive Forces... read full bio
David Begnaud is an American journalist and news correspondent who works as a lead national correspondent for CBS This Morning. His news reporting’s are featured in CBS outlets which include 48 Hours, CBS Sunday Morning, CBSN, CBS This Morning and CBS Evening News. One of his most notable news assignments he has had was the coverage of Hurricane Maria when... read full bio
Benj Pasek is an award-winning composer who is best known for his work on films such as “La La Land,” “The Greatest Showman,” and for the Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” which won him a Tony for Best Original Score and Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. Pasek was an Oscar for Best Original Song for “City of Stars,” from... read full bio
Anna Akana is an American actress, filmmaker, producer, comedian, and singer who is best known for her self-titled YouTube channel that has over 2 million subscribers. While growing up Akana moved often as her father was an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. When Akana was around 18 years old her life hit tragedy when her younger sister committed suicide.... read full bio
Diarra Kilpatrick is an Emmy nominated actress, writer, and producer who is best known for being the creator and star of the ABC digital original series, “American Koko.” Kilpatrick’s work with American Koko has earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy or Drama Series, Short Form. It has also won Best Web Series at the American... read full bio
Donja R. Love is a playwright, poet, and filmmaker from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the co-founder of The Each-Other Project, an organization that helps build community through art and adovocacy for LGBTQ people of color. He is also a playwright for Juilliard and has written the plays ‘The Review,’ ‘One In Two,’ ‘The Trade,’ ‘Soft,’ ‘The North Star,’ and ‘A... read full bio
Dr. Jacqueline Walters stars in Bravo’s reality television series, “Married to Medicine,” where she raises awareness on everyday health issues. Walters is an award-winning OBGYN and she earned her dual B.S. degree from University of Mississippi and Alcorn State University before going on to earn her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. She then completed her... read full bio
Sarah Jones is a performer, poet, and award-winning playwright who is best known for her multi-character, one-person show “Bridge and Tunnel,” which was originally produced Off-Broadway by Meryl Streep. Since the debut of Bridge and Tunnel, the show has gone on to become critically acclaimed on Broadway and has earned her a Tony and Obie award. Jones is also an... read full bio
Zach Stafford is a journalist and host who is host of BuzzFeed News’ ‘AM2DM,’ which talks on trending news and interviews in entertainment, politics, and culture. Stafford has previously been the editor-in-chief of The Advocate, which is an LGBTQ periodical. He has also been the founding editor-in-chief of INTO, an LGBTQ digital magazine that also served as CCO of Grindr.... read full bio
Thando Dlomo is a journalist, producer, and activist who has been an associate content producer at CBS for Entertainment Tonight. Dlomo has been part of the first graduating class of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy where she earned her undergraduate degree from the Johnson C. Smith University. Dlomo moved to the United States from South Africa to earn her Master... read full bio
The Warning is an alternative hard rock band from Monterrey, Mexico, that consists of sisters Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra Villarreal. They became well-known after the release of their cover of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” which they posted on their YouTube. The cover has since gone on to have over 20 million views on YouTube and has gained the attention of bands... read full bio
Moist is a Canadian rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, that currently consists of members David Usher, Mark Makoway, Kevin Young, Jonathan Gallivan, Francis Fillion, and Jeff Pearce. The band was formed in the early 90’s and in the early 00’s took a hiatus for about 10 years before reforming. After first forming, Moist signed with EMI Music and went... read full bio
Goat is a Swedish alternative collective from Korpilombolo, Norrbotten County. Currently, Goat is based out of Gothenburg and their hometown is known for having a history of voodoo worship and after Christian crusaders came, they destroyed their village and the original voodoo settlers were said to have put a curse on the town. Goat began performing music together when they... read full bio
Blake Bortles is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. Bortles was born in Altamonte Springs, Florida, and he began his career playing both football and baseball in high school. After leaving high school, Bortles held a Seminole County record of 5,576 career passing yards and 53 touchdowns. He was also considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com... read full bio
Art Rooney II is best known for being the owner of the NFL team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Under his ownership, the Steelers have won two Super Bowl championships. Prior to owning the Steelers, Rooney was the vice president and general counsel of the team and has also served on the team’s board of director for numerous years. Rooney also serves... read full bio
Deshea Townsend is a former professional cornerback who played in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers almost the entirety of his career. Townsend was born in Batesville, Mississippi, and he began his career playing football in high school where he helped lead his school to the Mississippi State 5A championship. Townsend went on to play college football at the University... read full bio
DeAngelo Williams is a former American professional football running back who played in the NFL. Williams was born in Wynne, Arkansas, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was considered one of the top running backs in Arkansas. During his time there he was named the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Offensive Player of the Year, was also... read full bio
DeAngelo Hall is a former American professional football defensive back who played in the NFL for 13 years. Hall was born in Chesapeake, Virginia, and he began his career playing football, basketball, and track and field in high school where he helped lead his school to the state AAA Division Six championship game, earned all-district player of the year honors,... read full bio
