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CEO of the Brooklyn Nets & Barclays Center
As the Chief Executive Officer of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, Brett Yormark oversees the business enterprise that manages and controls the Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center, the New York Islanders business…
Real Estate Entrepreneur and Mogul, Angel Investor, Co-Host of "Shark Tank" and Author
Barbara Corcoran’s credentials include straight D’s in high school and college and twenty jobs by the time she turned twenty-three. It was her next job that would make her one…
The Man Behind the Camera - Film, Television, Music Video & Commercial Director
Benny “Boom” Douglas is a prolific music video and feature film director with roots in West Philadelphia. Currently, Boom is helming All Eyez On Me, the biopic of larger-than-life artist/actor/activist,…
Executive Vice Chairman at NYSE Group; Former News Anchor at Bloomberg Television
Betty Liu is the Executive Vice Chairman for NYSE Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE). Liu oversees the NYSE marketing strategy, including customer-centric messaging, brand, digital…
Actor, Singer, Theatrical Producer and Hamilton Actor
Brandon Victor Dixon, following his Tony Award nominated role as Eubie Blake in Shuffle Along on Broadway, now has joined the cast of Hamilton on Broadway in the role of…
Scholar, Teacher, Author, Administrator and Race Relations Expert
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum is a psychologist, administrator, and educator who has conducted research and written books on the topic of race, focusing specifically on race in education, racial identity…
Nutrition, Health Expert and Founder and President of Fork Over Knives and Creator and Executive Producer of the Forks Over Knives Feature Film
Brian Wendel has had a longtime interest in nutrition and health. In the summer of 2008, having read The China Study by T. Colin Campbell, he realized that the scientific…
Attorney and The Film "Conviction” is Based on the true story of Betty Anne Waters
Betty Anne Waters was a single mom who put herself through college and law school while bar tending at night in order to represent her brother Kenny, whom she believed…
World’s Best Beatles Tribute Band Established in 2003, Britishmania has developed into one of the leading Beatles Tribute Bands in the world
A Premier Beatles Tribute! Having performed at numerous colleges, birthdays, corporate parties, outdoor festivals, weddings and the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool England, Britishmania invites you to take a trip…
Sports Columnist, Analyst, Author and Podcaster; Editor-in-Chief for TheRinger.com
Bill Simmons is a writer, TV host, analyst, and podcaster. He recently signed a multi-year, multi-platform deal with HBO, where his new weekly talk show that aired in 2016 and…
Co-Founder and CEO, Airbnb
Brian Chesky is co-founder and CEO of Airbnb. He drives the company’s vision, strategy, and growth as it provides interesting and unique ways for people to travel. Chesky and Airbnb…
Radio Host, Conservative Political Commentator and Author
While lots of pundits claim to know (and care) what's in the hearts and minds of America's youth, Ben Ferguson IS America's youth. At 35 years old, Ben is the…
Conductor, Teacher, Speaker and Best-Selling Book, "The Art of Possibility," which has been translated into fifteen languages
Benjamin Zander is the conductor of The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and a guest conductor around the world. With London's famed Philharmonia Orchestra he is…
Legendary Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist/Author and Associate Editor, The Washington Post
Bob Woodward has worked for The Washington Post since 1971. He and Carl Bernstein are the authors of All the President’s Men and The Final Days. Woodward has won nearly…
Journalist at NBC News, Currently Serving as Chief Anchor on the Cable Network MSNBC and Host of the Network's Nightly Flagship Program, The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
Brian Williams, Journalist at NBC News, currently serving as chief anchor on the cable network MSNBC and host of the network's nightly flagship program, The 11th Hour with Brian Williams.…
Former Baseball Player and Latin Grammy Nominated Jazz Musician
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Bernie Williams discovered his love for baseball and music at roughly the same time, when at the age of eight he fell in love with…
Tony Award-Winning Entertainer
Few entertainers today are as accomplished or as versatile as Ben Vereen. His legendary performances transcend time and have been woven into the fabric of this country's artistic legacy. A…
Black Violin is the blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass music
Black Violin is the blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass music. Accompanied by a drummer and a DJ, Black Violin (declared one of the “hottest bands of SXSW”)…
The Real World: Brooklyn and Host of "The Art of Connection", a web series looking to experts from across the globe on how to the live your most fulfilled life
Baya Voce's business journey started as a cast member on MTV's The Real World where her interest in relationships was nurtured. She transformed her TV exposure into an entrepreneurial adventure,…
Award-Winning Actor, Author and Education Advocate
A charismatic and versatile actor, Blair Underwood has found success acting in television, on stage, and on the big screen. His success has been driven by the underlying belief that,…
Comedian and Actor Known for Portraying "Bud" on "Grace and Frankie"
Baron Vaughn is a series regular on Netflix’s Grace & Frankie in the role of “Bud” with 3 seasons currently streaming. He is the voice of "Tom Servo" in the…
Leading Forensic Scientist and Criminal Profiler
Brent Turvey is well known for his forensic analysis and psychological profiling in the 1993 Arkansas ritualistic murder case known as "The Robin Hood Hill Murders" which was brought to…
Reality show personality, singer and songwriter, having appeared on both the fifth season of American Idol and The Real World: Hollywood
Brianna Taylor, a reality show personality, singer and songwriter, having appeared on both the fifth season of American Idol and The Real World: Hollywood.
Award-Winning College Comedy Speaker
Buzz Sutherland is a man who is sincerely and seriously committed to entertaining audiences with humor that is 100% clean and 200% funny. Buzz has been at the very top…
Political Economist; Author and Actor; Cult Icon. Longtime Columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Barrons and The New York Times; Speech Writer and Aide for Presidents Nixon and Ford
Economist; Longtime Columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Barrons and The New York Times; Speech Writer and Aide for Presidents Nixon and Ford; Emmy-winning Television Gameshow Host; Commentator for CBS…
Actor, Comedian and Singer. Best known for his portrayal of the android, Lieutenant Commander Data, in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation
Brent Spiner, whose primary claim to fame is his portrayal of the beloved android Data on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987), was born and raised in…
Author, Activist, and Independent Scholar
Barbara Smith is best known for her innovating work as a critic, author, activist and lecturer. She was among the first to define an African American woman's literary tradition and…
MTV's The Real World
Aspiring model Brittini Sherrod knows how to make an entrance, and she loves being the center of attention. As an only child, she's used to getting what she wants and…
Former Moderator of “Face The Nation,” Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News
Bob Schieffer is broadcast journalism's most experienced Washington reporter. He is CBS News' chief Washington correspondent; serves as anchor and moderator of Face the Nation, the network's Sunday public affairs…
Legendary US Goalkeeper, World Cup Champion and Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
With an integral role on the team that set the standard for women’s professional soccer and a record 173 international appearances, Briana Scurry is widely recognized as one of the…
Political Activist & Humanist
Bobby Seale is one of the last surviving architects of one of the most important social change movements in American and African American history. Taking to the stage with his…
Engineer; Entrepreneur Credited for the Most Innovations to Modern Aviation
Named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Inc. Magazine and described by Newsweek as "the man responsible for more innovations in modern aviation than any living engineer," Burt Rutan is a…
Fox News Washington Deputy Managing Editor, Pulitzer Prize Nominee, Former White House Correspondent for the Washington Times
Bill Sammon is FOX News Channel's vice president of News and Washington managing editor. Prior to joining FNC in 2008 as Washington deputy managing editor, Sammon spent two years as…
ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent. He reports extensively for World News Tonight with David Muir, Nightline, Good Morning America
Brian Ross is one of the most honored and respected journalists in the country. As ABC News’ Chief Investigative Correspondent, he reports extensively for “World News with Charles Gibson,” “Nightline,”…
Apprentice Winner; Entrepreneuer & Star of "Giuliana & Bill"
Bill Rancic burst onto the national scene when he was hired by Donald Trump as the winner of the first season of NBC’s breakthrough program The Apprentice. Currently, Rancic is…
Stand-Up Comedian
Critics and peers agree, Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide…
President and Founder of AHC Group and Best-Selling Author
Dr. Bruce Piasecki, speaker, best-selling author, and classic management consultant—has worked as an active facilitator and a change agent in many complex settings. For thirty years, he has built a…
Daughter of Sarah Palin, Author and Contestant on "Dancing with the Stars"
The daughter of former governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, Bristol Palin appeared as herself on The Secret Life of the American Teenager in 2010,…
Legendary NFL Head Coach & Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee
Bill Parcells is a former NFL coach and executive, winning two Super Bowls (XXI & XXV) as Head Coach of the New York Giants. Armed with a wealth of knowledge…
The Science Guy & Author. Nye starred in a documentary about his life and science advocacy titled Bill Nye: Science Guy, is now a Netflix series, entitled Bill Nye Saves the World
Bill Nye, scientist, engineer, comedian, author, and inventor, is a man with a mission: to help foster a scientifically literate society, to help people everywhere understand and appreciate the science…
Actor, Writer and Comedian Known for "The Office"
B.J. Novak is an actor, writer, and comedian, best known for his contributions to NBC's Emmy Award winning comedy, "The Office.
Award-Winning Television Journalist
Bill Moyers has been recognized as one of the unique voices of our times. His career in broadcast journalism has spanned over four decades and earned him more than 35…
New York Time's Best-Selling Author of "Bringing Down the House" and "The Accidental Billionaires"
New York Times Bestselling Author, Ben Mezrich cracked the Hollywood Reporter’s annual hot list: Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Authors. Mezrich was chosen among a group of 11 new authors to…
Politician who served as a United States Senator from Maryland from 1987 to 2017
The people of Maryland elected Senator Barbara A. Mikulski to be their U.S. Senator because she’s a fighter – looking out for the day–to–day needs of Marylanders and the long–range…
10-time Grammy Award-Winning Musician; Conductor Known For "Don't Worry, Be Happy"
Ten-time Grammy Award winner/vocal innovator Bobby McFerrin surprises us yet again with VOCAbuLarieS, his first new release in eight years. Like his #1 worldwide hit song Don´t Worry Be Happy…
Stand-Up Comedian with a message of responsible alcohol consumption
Bernie McGrenahan is a stand-up comedian who loves our military. Having appeared on many late night television comedy specials and opened Las Vegas concerts for today’s biggest stars, the news-…
Comedian
You’ve seen Bob Marley on Leno, Letterman, Conan, the late show with Craig Ferguson, and in the movie Boondock Saints! Comedian Bob Marley rcelebrating 20 years as a stand-up comic,…
Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, Marriott International
Bill Marriott discuss the steps one must take in life to ensure happiness and success in both their careers and personal lives. Bill Marriott is the former CEO of Marriott…