The 24th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, is a renowned public servant who held the position from 2018 to 2021. Azar's term was distinguished by his persistent commitment to enhancing the health of the American people and his deep devotion to healthcare policy and public health. Alex Azar was instrumental in developing and putting... read full bio
Thomas Manning is a successful corporate executive who is well-known for his strategic foresight and thorough understanding of the complex dynamics of the global market, particularly in relation to China. As Chairman and CEO of Dun & Bradstreet, he has steered the company down an unprecedented path characterized by transformative leadership and a comprehensive knowledge of global business environments. Manning's illustrious... read full bio
Influential American personality Gabriella Athena Halikas is a model, TikToker, and body positivity spokesperson. She enthusiastically advocates the plus-size population and has been in advertisements for well-known companies like Snapchat and JCPenney. Her career, however, really took off in 2021, when she was selected to be a model for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She didn't limit herself to print;... read full bio
The Seattle Mariners legend and 11-year MLB veteran Kyle Seager was an All-Star, Gold Glove winner, and twice garnered MVP. He is among the best five offensive players of all time for the Mariners. He blasted 242 home runs and 309 doubles in his career while earning over $100 million on the field. For the Rangers, his brother Corey plays shortstop... read full bio
Sports Emmy Award Reporter and insider Ken Rosenthal covers Major League Baseball for FOX Sports. For the network's coverage of the MLB postseason and World Series, Rosenthal worked as a reporter. Ken has been a reporter for more than 30 years. He also serves as the Senior Baseball Writer for The Athletic, where he covers baseball's most interesting personal interest... read full bio
The Brotherhood, a profound roots partnership made up of longstanding friends, has teamed up with The Reverend Shawn Amos, a legendary blues singer-songwriter and accomplished harmonica player. Brady Blade on drums (recognized for his work with Indigo Girls and Buddy and Julie Miller), Christopher "CT" Thomas on bass (recognized for his work with Melody Gardot, Norah Jones, and Macy Gray),... read full bio
A pioneer in the music industry, Sean Healy established Sean Healy Presents (Webookbands.com) more than 25 years ago, growing it into one of the top independent concert promoters. He began his career in acting in Los Angeles before switching to booking bands, where he shown his ability for supporting unsigned acts and built a successful company. He organized more than... read full bio
Award-winning comedian, journalist, author, producer, actor and host of podcasts Eunice Elliott most recently served as the primary anchor on the morning program of the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama (WVTM-13), but she left the newsroom to utilize her voice and her original and creative outlook on life to uplift, inspire and amuse people. Eunice has maintained her popularity as a speaker, even... read full bio
For NBC Sports' coverage of horse racing, including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup World Championships, Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey serves as a commentator. Bailey has covered two historic Triple Crown winners while working for NBC Sports in this position. During a 31-year riding career, Bailey, one of the greatest jockeys of all time, rode horses... read full bio
Wide receiver Marvin Jones, a veteran of the NFL, plays for the Detroit Lions. Jones played well for four years at the University of California before the Cincinnati Bengals selected him in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Jones spent four seasons as a Bengals player. He played in 11 games as a rookie, including five starts, and finished with 18... read full bio
Jeremy Schaap has worked for ESPN since 1994 and is one of the network's most well-known and enduring characters. He presently presents Outside the Lines, ESPN's premier journalistic program, as well as E:60, the network's premier magazine show. For the first time in ESPN history, Schaap received the esteemed Robert F. Kennedy Award for reporting on social justice and human rights... read full bio
With her highly acclaimed sixth album, Pompeii, Cate Le Bon, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and collaborator (with Wilco, Devendra Banhart, John Grant, H. Hawkline, Deerhunter, Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile), created a work trapped in time. The songs had a feeling of being both immediate and of the time, but they also had a reactive, Dada-like emphasis on being silly, sardonic and surreal.... read full bio
Kula Shaker became one of the most well-known British bands of the early post-Brit-pop era by resurrecting the swirling, guitar-heavy sounds of late '60s psychedelia and mixing it with George Harrison's Indian spirituality and devotion. Kula Shaker introduced the overwhelming rush of Oasis to psychedelia, outperforming many of their predecessors in terms of musical skill and experimentation. The band's debut... read full bio
The Milwaukee Bucks' Robin Lopez plays center. Prior to entering the NBA Draft, Lopez played two seasons of collegiate basketball at Stanford University. The Phoenix Suns picked him with the 15th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Prior to joining the Suns, Lopez played for the New Orleans Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards and... read full bio
For the Big Ten Network, Fox Sports and NBC, Robbie Hummel serves as a studio and in-game commentator for college basketball. He was a standout for the Purdue Boilermakers in college and a seasoned NBA player who helped the USA win the gold medal at the FIBA 33 World Cup. He also won the competition's MVP award and was later awarded... read full bio
Host, journalist, writer, producer and director Pierce Simpson became a mainstay under the Complex Networks banner as a result of his diverse skill set. With some of the biggest names in music, entertainment and sports, Pierce has been able to give engrossing interviews thanks to his presence, genuineness and attention to detail. From Mike Tyson and Megan Thee Stallion to Michael B. Jordan and... read full bio
An American post-hardcore band called Unwound is headquartered in Olympia, Washington. They were started by former members of the band Giant Henry, Justin Trosper (guitars and vocals), Vern Rumsey (bass) and Brandt Sandeno (drums). Sara Lund took over Unwound when Brandt Sandeno resigned. Throughout the 1990s, the band was closely linked to the Kill Rock Stars moniker. Unwound was a post-hardcore... read full bio
Eric Kendricks was a crucial part of UCLA's defense while he was a college football player there. He established a Bruins career high with 481 tackles in his senior year, which earned him the inaugural Butkus Award as college football's finest linebacker. He has remained a key member of the Minnesota Vikings' defense since being selected by them with the... read full bio
Gil Hanse, one of the most renowned golf course designers in the world, is responsible for the Black Course at Streamsong Resort, Pinehurst's #4, and The Olympic Golf Course for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Hanse is renowned for his meticulous and environmentally conscious approach to course design. Hanse has made a commitment to restricting his initiatives ever... read full bio
Domantas Sabonis is a power forward for the Sacramento Kings and a three-time NBA All-Star. Sabonis began his professional career at Unicaja Málaga in Spain. He later relocated to the United States and began playing collegiate basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, helping them reach the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight and Sweet 16. Sabonis was selected by the Orlando Magic as the... read full bio
