Padma Lakshmi, already known internationally as an actress, model, and award-winning writer, is most recognized as the host of the top-rated TV series Top Chef on Bravo. Lakshmi's three cookbooks, 'Easy Exotic', ‘The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs’, and 'Tangy, Tart, Hot and Sweet' encompass her love of international cuisine and desire for easy to follow recipes. Easy Exotic is... read full bio
D.L. Hughley is an American comedian, actor, political commentator, radio host and author best known for creating, starring in, producing and writing the television series “The Hughleys”. He was also a writer and performed in the film “The Original Kings of Comedy”, was the host of “ComicView” and “D.L. Hughley Breaks the News” as well as a correspondent on “The... read full bio
Rodney Atkins is an American country music artist from Knoxville, Tennessee. Atkins started gaining popularity with the release of his first single, “In a Heartbeat”, which peaked at number 74 on Billboards US Country charts but didn’t release another single or album for another 5 years. Atkins childhood was a rough one; he spent most of it sick and getting... read full bio
Indeed, the Long Island, NY- based band Blue Oyster cult is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. Blue Oyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it's one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success. The band is... read full bio
COOK, DIXON & YOUNG is an entertaining, theatrically staged concert for all the family. Versatility is the highlight of the evening! These tenors hit those Cs in opera, belt out Broadway, bend and scat notes in jazz and stir your soul with haunting gospel and spirituals! With each new style, theyre completely at home! Let us introduce your ears, heart... read full bio
Rachelle Ferrell began singing at the age of six, which contributed to the development of her startling six-and-change octave range. Her range also includes the ability to reach the whistle register, a talent that she references in It only took a minute as Minnie Riperton-like wailing. She received classical training on violin at an early age and by the time... read full bio
Kathleen Turner is considered one of the premiere American actresses to emerge from the screen in many years, having established herself in a series of distinctive roles in film and theatre. Turner received an Academy Award nomination as Best Actress for her title role in Francis Ford Coppola's Peggy Sue Got Married," a role which also earned her a Golden... read full bio
After working as a child actress on Broadway, in regional theater and in the film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), she came to national attention in 1981 when, following her starring role in “Butterfly,” she won a Golden Globe Award as New Star of the Year. After several film roles, she became a singer of popular standards and made... read full bio
Easton Corbin is a country music singer. He released his debut single, A Little More Country Than That"", shortly before the single entered Top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. When Corbin's self-titled debut album was released, ""A Little More Country Than That"" peaked at Number One on the country chart, making Corbin the first solo male country... read full bio
From his start as first President of eBay, Jeff Skoll has had a track record of launching businesses that result in positive social change. At eBay, Jeff Skoll developed the business plan that the company still follows today, creating entrepreneurial opportunities for individuals around the world. In 1998 Jeff Skoll inspired the company to take an active role in philanthropy,... read full bio
Dr. Dean Ornish, M.D., is a well-known physician and the founder and president of the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute. He also teaches clinical medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Ornish received his M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine and his clinical residency in medicine from Harvard Medical School. At Massachusetts General Hospital, he also completed an... read full bio
Former NFL player Jerry Rice is considered the game's greatest receiver. A three-time Super Bowl champion, he achieved a career-high 122 receptions for 1,848 yards and 17 TDs. Rice is the career touchdown leader with 180, career receiving yards leader, and the career reception leader with 1195. He made the Pro Bowl for ten straight years and holds the NFL... read full bio
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Steve Young is a former American football quarterback, best known for his time on the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League. Young was named the Most Valuable Player of the NFL twice, the MVP of Super Bowl XXIX, and was inducted into... read full bio
El DeBarge went solo, having spent his earlier years as lead singer for the group DeBarge and spawning the hits "Who's Holding Donna Now" and "All This Love," among others. His debut album contained the hit "Who's Johnny" which was included in the soundtrack of the film Short Circuit. Although his later work did not rise to the acclaim of... read full bio
James Ingram has enjoyed five Top Ten Hits, an Oscar-nominated song, in addition to three Grammy Award wins! He is one of contemporary music's premier vocalists, but he is much, much more. The proud possessor of three Grammy Awards, Ingram is a producer, a songwriter and musician. On his album Forever More (Love Songs, Hits & Duets), he demonstrates unequivocally... read full bio
Nathaniel Stroman, better known as ""Earthquake"", is one of today's most talented African-American comedians, actors, and voice artists. Naturally gifted, Earthquake has been described as “upfront, straight to the point, and without limitations.” His persona shines brightly in any crowd. After many years of success at city comedy venues, Earthquake broke into the television and film industries. Earthquake performed a... read full bio
The Little River Band has been a constant on the music scene around the world, since they broke out of Australia thanks to an eight-month spree of top 20 hits and two top ten albums. They got their start touring with the likes of Queen, Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles and Santana, thus truly getting an education on great music and... read full bio
Taj Mahal is an American musician and songwriter who is known for his blues rock music and for incorporating world music into his music. Mahal plays the guitar, harmonica, and piano as well as many other instruments. Over the years he has released around 30 albums, has received three Grammy Awards as well as ten nominations and has received the... read full bio
Formed in New Orleans, Louisiana, alternative rock band Better Than Ezra's first album, Deluxe, caught the attention of major record labels and radio. After signing with Elektra Records and re-releasing the album, their single, ""Good"", reached number 1 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, helping to push their album to Platinum status by the end of the year. Better... read full bio
