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Jazz Musician, Bandleader and Educator
Branford Marsalis has stayed the course. From his early acclaim as a saxophonist bringing new energy and new audiences to the jazz art, he has refined and expanded his talents…
Author and World-Class Paralympic Athlete for more than 20 years
At the age of 9, Kansas native Bob Lujano lost all four of his limbs in an attempt to save his life when he contracted a rare form of meningitis.…
Political Satirist & Host of HBO's "Real Time"
Whether skewering Republicans, Democrats, the mass media or Hollywood, Bill Maher is one of the most perceptive and hilarious satirists at work today. From the podium he delivers his trademark…
Game Show Host, Sports Radio Host and Actor
You know Roger Lodge as the cool, sharp-witted host of "Blind Date." Or maybe you know him as Uncle Jesse's buddy from "Full House." Or perhaps he was your favorite…
Comedian known for roles in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Pineapple Express and The Dictator; Former Regular on FOX's "MAD TV"
Bobby Lee, best known from his numerous years as a cast member on Fox’s long running comedy series Mad TV, was most recently seen as a regular guest on E!’s…
TV Journalist, Producer, Narrator and News Anchor; Currently the scorekeeper/announcer for National Public Radio comedy/quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! & Through the Decades, a documentary-style
An Acclaimed documentary host and producer, network and major market news anchor, multimedia production company president, and grass-fed cattle rancher, Bill Kurtis is celebrating his 45th anniversary in the field…
The Real World: Denver
Brooke LaBarbera ventured away from Nashville to try life out in Los Angeles, California when she was recruited to be on the Real World via Myspace. She is the first…
Sports Icon, Social Justice & Equality Pioneer
Billie Jean King is the founder of the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative and the co-founder of World TeamTennis. She has long been a champion for social change and equality.…
Novelist, Essayist and Poet. Named one the most important writers of the 20th Century by Writers Digest
Barbara Kingsolver was born in 1955, and grew up in rural Kentucky. She earned degrees in biology from DePauw University and the University of Arizona, and has worked as a…
Cultural Critic, Journalist, Activist, and Thought Leader
Bakari Kitwana is a journalist, activist and political analyst whose commentary on politics and youth culture have been seen on the CNN, FOX News (the O’Reilly Factor), C-Span, PBS (The…
Barbara Kellerman is the James MacGregor Burns Lecturer in Public Leadership at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government
Barbara Kellerman is the James MacGregor Burns Lecturer in Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. She is the Founding Executive Director of the School’s Center for Public Leadership; from…
Coach of Gold-Medal Winning U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team. NBC's Olympic Correspondent
Bela Karolyi reprises his role as a primetime correspondent for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. He worked in the same capacity with NBC Olympics at the 2012 London Olympics and…
Only Athlete Named an All-Star in Both NFL and MLB All-Star Teams; Heisman Trophy Winner at Auburn
Bo Jackson received the Heisman Trophy, which is awarded to the nation’s most outstanding football player. As Auburn’s all-time leading rusher and scorer, Jackson is a two-time All-American and three-time…
Journalist for Fox News Channel & Co-Anchor of America's Newsroom
Bill Hemmer currently serves as co-anchor of FOX News Channel’s (FNC) America's Newsroom alongside Martha MacCallum (weekdays 9-11AM/ET). Hemmer joined the network in 2005 and is based in New York.…
Exploring culture and gender identity with nation’s preeminent Latino dance company
Ballet Hispanico was founded in New York in 1970 by Tina Ramirez. The daughter of a Mexican bullfighter and grandniece of a Puerto Rican educator, Ramirez was born in Venezuela…
Five-Time NFL All-Pro, Motivation and Team Building Expert
A Stanford All-American, 5 time NFL All-Pro, and All-Star front line competitor, Brian Holloway was the 6’7″ powerhouse at the core of the 1985 New England Patriots Super Bowl team.…
Fitness Expert, Author and Personal Trainer. Now Host of The Biggest Loser
Bob Harper has skyrocketed from being one of the most in-demand fitness specialists in the Los Angeles area to becoming one of the most recognized and popular lifestyle personalities in…
Grammy-Winning Singer and Songwriter
Combining shuddering, groove-laden funky soul and folky, handcrafted acoustics, singer/songwriter Ben Harper cultivated a cult following during the course of the '90s that gained full fruition toward the end of…
Emmy-Award Winning Journalist
Bryant Gumbel joined CBS News in 1997, having previously worked for NBC for nearly 25 years, serving as anchor of The Today Show for an unprecedented tenure of 15 years.…
Slam Poet, Actress & Activist
Bridget Gray left her small town to pursue her dreams in Los Angeles. It was there that her acting chops landed her guest starring roles on ABC, CBS and Disney.…
Exercise Guru & Best-Selling Author
Bob Greene is an exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer specializing in fitness, metabolism, and weight loss. He's been a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and appeared on…
Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Voice Actor and Professional Poker Player. He has appeared in numerous television and film roles
A versatile-voiced man well-known for his Emmy winning role as Ray Romano's brother on the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, Brad Garrett was the first 100,000 dollar grand champion winner…
Emmy Award-Winning Correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning"
Bill Geist has been a correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning" since he joined CBS News in 1987. He chronicles some of the quirkiest people and places in America for the…
Co-founder of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam
Bruce George is the co-founder of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam As a Peabody Award Winner he is a visionary, executive producer, writer, poet and activist. He was born and raised…
Journalist and Leading Expert on Terrorism
Brigitte Gabriel has become one of the leading terrorism experts in the world providing information and analysis on Global Islamic terrorism. She is a member of the board of Advisers…
Real World: San Diego
Brad Fiorenza from Real World San Diego. Brad was known as the frat boy partier on the Real World San Diego which was season 14 on MTV airing early 2004.…
Sales Guru, Entrepreneur Magazine Columnist, TV Host
Barry Farber is the president of Farber Training Systems Inc. and The Diamond Group.For over 23 years Farber has trained and consulted fortune 500 corporations, business owners, professional athletes and…
Journalist and Host, Exec in Charge at PBS' To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe
Bonnie Erbé is a nonpartisan, award-winning American journalist and television host based in the Washington, D.C. area who has covered national politics for decades. She writes a weekly column for…
NFL Football Legend and Studio Analyst for CBS Sports on The NFL Today. Esiason is also host of The Morning Show with Boomer
Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason is the most visible national figure in the fight against cystic fibrosis
Renowned Transformational Teacher, TV Personality and #1 NY Times bestselling author of 15 books plus her latest: Soul Shifts
Dr. Barbara DeAngelis is one of the most influential teachers of our time in the field of personal and spiritual development. For the past thirty-five years, she has reached tens…
Award-Winning Sportscaster, Broadcaster and Best-Selling Author
Bob Costas has won twenty-five Emmy awards—more than any sports broadcaster. His versatility has been recognized with awards and nominations in the categories of hosting, play-by- play, writing, journalism, news,…
Former Super Bowl-Winning Coach; Studio Analyst for the NFL Today on CBS
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher joined CBS Sports as an analyst for the Network’s NFL studio show, THE NFL TODAY, in February 2007. This season he once again…
MLB General Manager of the New York Yankees
General Manager of the New York Yankees since 1998, under Brian Cashman’s leadership, the Yankees have won five World Series championships and seven American League pennants.
Film, Writer and TV Actor; Known for "The Evil Dead" Series and "Burn Notice"
Bruce Campbell is a film and television actor, director, writer, producer and author. As a cult film actor, Campbell is best known for his role as Ash Williams in Sam…
Comedian Known as "The Mayor of Comedy"
Bruce Bruce is a name synonymous with keeping audiences rolling with laughter thanks to his captivating improv skills and larger than life comedic style. Bruce’s steady style of comedy has…
Performs magic, fire eating, sleight of hand, mind reading, and escapes. America's #1 College Magic Show
Brian Brushwood, the self-described Bizarre Magician known for his studies of carnival sideshow performers, began his own magic career in 1993. He has since garnered the support and admiration of…
Comedian and YouTube Sensation
Bo Burnham is a comedian, singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and Internet celebrity. Writing comedic and satirical songs with a politically incorrect slant, his YouTube videos have received more than 70 million…
Gold Medalist Speed Skater; Most Decorated Winter Games Athlete
Success under pressure is the measure of a true champion. There are numerous winners in the world of sports but the celebrated athletes are the few who meet the challenge…
Fitness Guru, Martial Artist, Actor, And The Creator Of The Tae Bo workout system, fitness guru
Billy Blanks has crafted a successful career out of teaching people how to get fit utilizing his patented blend of tae kwon do and kick boxing. Billy Blanks appearances on…
Comedian and Actor. Best Known for Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam
Using his experiences growing up in Newark, Bill Bellamy started doing stand-up while he was a student at Rutgers University.
Health Care Activist and Founder of The Black Women's Health Imperative
A dreamer, visionary, and grassroots realist, Byllye Avery combines activism and social responsibility by developing a national forum for the exploration of health issues of African-American women. By gathering and documenting…
Comedian, licensed taxi cab driver, and Emmy Award winning former game show host and executive producer for Discovery Channel's Cash Cab in New York City
Ben Bailey, comedian and cab driver known for being the game show host on the Discovery Channel television show Cash Cab. Never quite able to fit into the so called…
A Living Hero, An American Patriot and a Space Pioneer
Buzz Aldrin grew up in Montclair, New Jersey. His mother, Marion Moon, was the daughter of an Army Chaplain and his father Edwin Eugene Aldrin was an aviation pioneer. Buzz…
Dance Troupe
Drawing upon the vast and vibrant history of Mexico, "Ballet Gran Folklorico de Mexico" takes you on a dazzling journey covering 1,000 years of Mexican heritage. The performance is filled…