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Stand-Up Comedian, Television Personality and Panelist on NPR's "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me"
Heralded as one of our country’s foremost comics, Paula Poundstone’s quick-thinking, unscripted approach to comedy makes for a perfect fit as a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 show, the screwball…
Actor, Impressionist, and Comedian
Kevin Pollak has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with his range of both dramatic and comedic roles. He has appeared in over seventy films, as well as countless television…
Star on MTV's "Jersey Shore," International Television Personality, New York Times Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur
International television personality, New York Times Bestselling author, and entrepreneur Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has quickly become a household name over the years and is positioned to continue to take the…
Author, Activist, and National Lecturer
Letty Cottin Pogrebin is an author, activist, and national lecturer. A founding editor and writer for Ms. Magazine, Pogrebin is also the author of eleven books, including her new novel,…
An Evening With Def Poetry
The acclaimed late-night series RUSSELL SIMMONS PRESENTS DEF POETRY. Poets to be selected from the following: Suheir, Black Ice, Poetri, Stacey Ann Chin, Lemon, Beau Sia, Mayda and the best…
An Ensemble
The Percussion Plus Project is a ground-breaking chamber music ensemble that was founded by Amy Lynn Barber in 1993 in Prague, and later based in Ljubljana and Vienna. The group…
Harmonious Heavenly Hit. Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Stuart Ross Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt
Relive an era when doo-wop was king, big hairdos were in, cars had enormous fins, and the harmonizing bands of the 50s were all the rage. This hallmark jukebox musical…
U.S. Clinical Psychologist and Author, most recently of The Green Boat, which was published by Riverhead Books in June 2013
A clinical psychologist in private practice in Lincoln, Nebraska, Mary Pipher has been seeing adolescent girls and families for some 25 years. She received her BA in Cultural Anthropology from…
Historian, Writer, Foreign Policy Expert & Director of the Middle East Forum
Daniel Pipes is president of the Middle East Forum. His bi-weekly column appears regularly in the Washington Times and in newspapers around the globe, including the Israel Hayom (Israel), La…
Trusted Health and Wellness Advocate and Host of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew
Dr. Drew Pinsky is a practicing physician, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, and Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. Pinsky starred in the hit reality series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew…
Winner of NBC's "Apprentice" Season 4 and President & CEO, BCT Partners
Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business and technology. He is the founder, chairman…
Is one of the most acclaimed experts in cross-cultural communication and a leading authority on Hispanic values and culture
Dr. Jo Ann Piña is an ethnically diverse speaker and one of the most acclaimed experts in cross-cultural communication in the country with expertise in executive presence and executive presentations.…
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…
USA Gold Medalist; Most Decorated Olympic Athlete in History
Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time, having won 28 career medals, including 23 gold. He competed in his first Olympic games in Sydney when he was…
Inspiring Speaker and Author Who Shares Her Story of Surviving a Terrorist Attack
When elementary education major Jackie Ann Nink from Pasadena took a course entitled Abnormal Psychology in the fall of 1976, she had no idea that nine years later she would…
Renowned Actress, Poet, Playwright, Educator and Advocate
Liza Jessie Peterson is a renowned actress, poet, playwright, educator and advocate. Liza has written several plays including her most recent one woman play The Peculiar Patriot, which embarked on…
Author, Professor and Theologian. Center for Theology and Natural Sciences
Ted Peters has authored, co-authored, edited, and co-edited more than two dozen books. The topics range from sin and evil to the future of God and to points where science…
Financial Coach, Author, National Speaker, Senior Director of Investments for a National Firm, Founder of Money Matters for Youth
Detroiter Gail Perry-Mason has come a long way, from foster care to caring for others. Gail is a respected authority in the financial industry. Add to that bestselling author and…
Host of Off The Chain, Co-Host of the Mo'Nique Show & One of the Stars of "Madea's Big Happy Family"
The term “gotta laugh to keep from crying” could easily be any comedian’s mantra but for one Louisiana transplant, Comedian Rodney Perry, the tracks of his tears have been a…
Director, Playwright, Screenwriter, Producer Actor, Author and Entrepreneur
Tyler Perry's inspirational journey from the hard streets of New Orleans to the heights of Hollywood's A-list is the stuff of American legend. Born into poverty and raised in a…
R&B singer, songwriter, musician and a former member of the soul group The Montclairs from 1971 to 1975
Phil Perry, All of the great singers possess certain distinctive qualities that cannot easily be replicated or denied
Violinist, Conductor, and Pedagogue. In 2015, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is…
Political Advisor, Consultant, and Lobbyist who worked with the Reagan Administration as Assistant Secretary of Defense
Richard Perle's research areas are defense, intelligence, national security, Europe, the Middle East and Russia.Mr. Perle presently serves as consultant to the Department of Defense; Chairman and CEO of Hollinger…
Actress, Choreographer, Activist and Talk Show Host
Rosie Perez, a actress, community activist, talk show host, author, dancer, and choreographer. Her film breakthrough was in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989). She followed this with White…
Winner of NBC's "Apprenctice", Season 2; Managing Director of Angel Venture Partners; Author of "TAKE COMMAND: 10 Leadership Principles I Learned in the Military and Put to Work for Donald Trump"
Kelly Perdew, entrepreneur, business executive, TV host, military-intelligence officer, venture capitalist, author, celebrity spokesperson…and former Executive Vice President to the Donald Trump Organization. “Kelly, you’re hired!”–Donald Trump Known around the…
As Seen on America's Got Talent! Unique “Junk Rock” Style Unlike Any Other
Since Justin Spencer formed Recycled Percussion in 1995, the band has been unstoppable. Their junk rock music became a national phenomenon week after week during their smash hit performances on…
Television Host and Artist. He is most notable for having been the host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition which aired on ABC
The instantly recognizable sound of Ty Pennington’s “Good Morning!” has become an unmistakable sign of hope for families and communities, as he has helped transform the lives of thousands, while…
Actor Known for His Role in "House" "Designated Survivor" and "Harold and Kumar" Films, Producer and Political Activist
Kal Penn stars as Seth Wright on ABC's Hit Designated Survivor, a White House speechwriter. Penn currently stars opposite Tyler Labine in Hulu's original comedy series Deadbeat and will return…
Actor, Author, Humanitarian
Cedric Pendleton, working full time in corporate sales, he emerged himself in a concentrated, back-breaking internship at Actor's Express Theater under then Artistic Director Chris Coleman, the result of which…
Celebrated Author, Actress and Advocate for Health and Families
From Holly Robinson Peete first appearance on the award-winning children's show Sesame Street at the age of four to her most recent gig on the hit comedy series Mike &…
Award-Winning Journalist and Writer. She is the widow of Daniel Pearl, an journalist who was the Southeast Asia bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal
Mariane Pearl is an award-winning journalist and writer who works in English, French and Spanish. She is currently the Managing Editor of CHIME FOR CHANGE global journalism platform that focuses…
Computer Scientist and Philosopher; Father of Slain Wall Street Journal Reporter Daniel Pearl; President of the Daniel Pearl Foundation
Judea Pearl was born in Tel Aviv and is a graduate of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. He came to the United States for postgraduate work in 1960, and the…
Founder of aha! Process and an Author, Speaker, Publisher, and Career Educator
Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. is the founder of aha! Process and an author, speaker, publisher, and career educator. Every successful organization needs a driver, a leader who keeps it focused,…
NBA Player and Olympian; Seven-Time All-Star and Two-Time Gold Medalist
On the court, Chris Paul, or CP3, as fans affectionately call him, is a force to be reckoned with, a fierce competitor, the face of the Los Angeles Clippers franchise,…
Stand-Up Comedian who made his debut on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
At an early age, Lachlan Patterson knew that he would have to use his sense of humor to get him through tough situations. At the age of 19 he performed…
Professor and Author. Co-Founder, Member of Board of Thinkers, Boston Global Forum; Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press, Harvard Kennedy School
Thomas E. Patterson is Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press of Harvard Kennedy School. His book, The Vanishing Voter, looks at the causes and consequences of electoral participation. His…
Historical and Cultural Sociologist
Dr. Orlando Patterson, a historical and cultural sociologist, is John Cowles Professor of Sociology at Harvard University. He has previously held faculty appointments at the University of the West Indies,…
Sportscaster, Radio Personality and Actor. Host of the Nationally Syndicated "Dan Patrick Show"
Legendary multi-platform sports host Dan Patrick entertains America every weekday morning on The Dan Patrick Show. The program is simulcast live on TV on DIRECTV's Audience Channel and on Fox…
Founder and Director of Interfaith Youth Core; Advisor for the White House on Faith-Based Initiatives
Eboo Patel is the founder and executive director of Interfaith Youth Core, a Chicago-based group building the global interfaith youth movement. For his influential work, President Obama recently named him…
Lead Baseball Columnist at Yahoo! Sports. He is the author of "The Arm," a New York Times bestseller, co-author of "Death to the BCS" and he was named one of the best columnists by the AP in 2016
Jeff Passan has covered Major League Baseball since 2004, including the past 12 years for Yahoo Sports. He is the author of "The Arm," a New York Times bestseller, co-author…
Actor, Singer and Musician, is best known for creating the role of Roger in the legendary musical Rent
Adam Pascal is best known for creating the role of Roger in the legendary musical Rent (reprising his Tony nominated role in the film). He has also originated the role…
Management and Marketing Expert; Went From Garbage Collector to Wall Street Exec
Rising from garbage collector to Wall Street executive, Alan Parisse uses his diverse life experience to deliver relevant messages on leadership, sales, and cycles of change to executives, managers, marketing…
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…
Comedian and Musician
Rob Paravonian is a standup comedian known the world over for his Pachelbel Rant and viral videos which have been viewed millions of times. Using music to get the laughs,…
Legendary NFL Player and Inspiration for the Movie "Invincible"
Vince Papale, of Hollywood’s most inspirational movies were born from the world of sports. One in particular inspired not only sports fans but anyone with a pulse. In 2006 Walt…
Rock Band
Widespread Panic has been together going on 30 years. Formed by original members vocalist/guitarist John "JB" Bell, bassist Dave Schools and late guitarist Michael Houser, who lived together in a…
Pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles; Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990
A powerful persona in the sports field, Jim Palmer maintains a strong presence off the playing field as well as through a variety of business, charity and personal interests. Regarded…
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,…
Comedian. Finished in the Top 5 on NBC’s 2015 season of Last Comic Standing
Michael Palascak has performed this year at more colleges than Barack Obama probably. Michael wears his retainer every night and eats his vegetables before he eats dessert unless it’s a…