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Retired American Speed Skater. A multiple world champion in sprint and perennial favorite at the Winter Olympics
Dan Jansen, Olympic gold medalist, rejoins NBC as the speed skating analyst during the network's coverage of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. The Torino Games will be Jansen's third Olympic…
MTV Real World: Austin
Danny Jamieson from MTV Real World Austin was the Boston male who grew up in a blue collar home working construction and fell for female cast member, Melinda Stolp, at…
Comedian, Actor & Producer
Kevin James is the producer, co-writer and star of the hit comedies, Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009), Zookeeper (2011) and the recently released Mall Cop 2. James also starred in…
AIDS Activist, Filmmaker, Photographer, Lecturer and Designer. She is the co-director of the documentary film, Blood Lines, a portrait of HIV-positive youth
Jennifer Jako contracted HIV in 1991 at age 18. Through one intimate moment with a boy who didn't know he was infected, her future was forever changed. Jako's coping mechanism…
Best-Selling Author, Journalist and Lecturer best known for writing about his lifestyle experiments "Human Guinea Pig"
A.J. Jacobs is an author, journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help. He…
Three-time Emmy-Winning Filmmaker and New York Times Bestselling Author
Simcha Jacobovici is a multi award-winning documentary director and producer, as well as a New York Times best selling author and a lecturer. His filmmaking awards include three Emmys for…
Stand-Up Comedian
Armed with a megawatt smile and a pocket full of dreams, Erin Jackson is poised to conquer the world of stand-up. In fact, she’d probably be a superstar by now…
Finalist, The Apprentice with Donald Trump
Kwame Jackson is polished, confident and credentialed with prestigious Wall Street experience and business lessons he learned in front of 22 million people each week, on NBC's hit show “The…
The Legacy of Booker T. Washington
Gloria Jackson is a great-granddaughter of Dr. Booker T. Washington and is the Founder and President of the Booker T. Washington Inspirational Network, Inc., BTWIN. It is Gloria's belief that…
Retired Professional Basketball Player and ESPN Game Analyst
Mark Jackson former NBA player and former basketball coach. A point guard from St. John's University, he played for the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets,…
Music Producer; American Idol Judge
For Randy Jackson, life is about taking chances. This fearless and forward-thinking mentality has guided him from musician, songwriter, and Grammy Award-winning producer to revered record-industry executive, business entrepreneur, best-selling…
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…
Professional Baseball Player, Baseball Hall of Fame 1993, Strikeout King
Reggie Jackson, Colorful and outspoken Hall of Fame baseball player who starred for the Oakland A's, the New York Yankees and the California Angels. He's also baseball's all-time strikeout king, fanning…
Comedian, Actress, Satirist, Singer and Internet Blogger. Best known as a cast member of the NBC television sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1986 to 1992
Victoria Jacksoni first went onto “The Tonight Show” starring Johnny Carson put her act (which consisted of her doing a handstand while reciting poetry) on national TV. Following her 20…
Former NFL Tightend and Current Non-Profit President
Keith Jackson was born April 19, 1965, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was raised in a single parent home where love and discipline went hand-in-hand. Keith began playing football at…
Rock Band Formed in 1998 in Louisville, Kentucky
My Morning Jacket is an rock band formed in 1998 in Louisville, Kentucky. The band consists of singer-songwriter and guitarist Jim James, bassist Tom “Two-Tone Tommy” Blankenship, drummer Patrick Hallahan,…
Boxing Manager, Inspiration for the film "Against the Ropes"
Jackie Kallen is the world's most successful female boxing manager and the inspiration for the film. She fought against all odds to prevail in a male-dominated profession. A journalist-turned-publicist for…
Chief investigative correspondent, Yahoo News, and author, specializing in national security, terrorism, money and politics
Michael Isikoff joined "Newsweek" as an investigative correspondent in June 1994, covering the Whitewater scandal and other national issues. He is a news analyst for MSNBC and a frequent guest…
Fox News Host & Journalist
Laura Ingraham is the most listened-to woman in political talk radio in the United States. "The Laura Ingraham Show" is heard on hundreds of stations nationwide and has been addicting…
Business Energizer and the World's Foremost Voyageur
Popular high fashion model and actress, Iman is also a woman of conscience. As a native of Somalia, she is actively involved in the hunger crisis that is plaguing her…
Advocate for Peace and Forgiveness; Best-Selling Author "Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust"
Immaculée Ilibagiza is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that took the lives of nearly one million Tutsi, including her entire family except for one brother. She survived by…
Stand-Up Comedian, known for "I'm Not Fat… I’m Fluffy" and "Hot & Fluffy"
Gabriel Iglesias is the youngest of six children, raised by a single mother in Long Beach, CA. It was during his childhood that he developed a strong sense of humor…
An Evening With "Ghost Hunters"
Ghost Hunters and his team of paranormal investigators, TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) investigate paranormal activity across the country.These two real-life paranormal researchers will discuss the most convincing and controversial…
Television Personality and Bounty Hunter
Dog is Duane Lee Chapman, owner of Da Kine Bail Bonds in Honolulu and has been described as the “greatest bounty hunter in the world.”
Dr. H is a Top Fitness & Health Expert .who Featured as a leading medical expert in both film and TV, including the hit NBC show 'The Biggest Loser.'
Robert Huizenga (better known simply as Dr. H), is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCLA. He is the author of multiple scientific abstracts and papers on the aggressive…
Award-Winning Stand-Up Comedian, Political Commentator and Actor
D.L. Hughley is one of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas.First…
Magician/Comedian Act from Season 10 of America's Got Talent, Derek Hughes is the entertainer who does it all! His show is equal parts Comedy, Magic and Mysticism and 100% incredible!
Derek Hughes is a magician in demand. He's created original deception for MTV's Room 401, Justin Willman's YouTube series Magic Meltdown, and Michael Carbonaro's hilarious appearances as the Magic Clerk…
Activist, Educator and Former Leading Member of the Black Panther Party
Ericka Huggins is a human rights activist, poet, professor, and former Black Panther leader and political prisoner. For the past 25 years, she has lectured throughout the United States, where…
Former President & Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post Media Group & New York Times Bestselling Author of Thrive
Arianna Huffington is the former chair, president, and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of fourteen books. In May 2005, she launched The…
Actor, Activist, Producer and Speaker
Ernie Hudson is one of the most sought-after actors of our time with an impressive list of credits and awards. His body of work has diverse range, including Ghostbusters 1…
Hollywood Producer, best known for his blockbuster films "House Party," "Boomerang" and "Bebe Kids"
Warrington Hudlin is a media community organizer, celebrated filmmaker, film curator, and Internet producer. His creative work challenges the false dichotomy between social concerns and popular entertainment. Warrington Hudlin is…
Politician, Author and Former Governor of Arkansas
Mike Huckabee was the 44th Governor of Arkansas from 1996 until 2007, becoming one of the longest serving Governors in his state’s history, and was only the fourth Republican elected…
Renowned Civil Rights Leader and Judge of the Cook County Circuit Court
Arnette R. Hubbard, Ph.D., Judge of the Cook County Circuit Court, One of America's leading Black lawyers and a dynamic champion of human and civil rights. Keynote speaker Hubbard has…
Founder of the Asian Pacific American Women's Leadership Institute
Evelyn Hu-Dehart is Professor of History, and Director of the center for the study of race and ethnicity in America at Brown University. She joins Brown from the University of…
Nationally Known Author and Lifelong Civil Rights Activist; One of the Founders of the New Left
David Horowitz was one of the founders of the New Left in the 1960s and an editor of its largest magazine, Ramparts. He is the author, with Peter Collier, of…
Professional Boxer; Former Undisputed World Champion
Evander Holyfield was born on October 19, 1962 in Atmore, Alabama. Often referred to as "the Real Deal," Holyfield is known for being a four-time world heavyweight champion. Growing up…
Politician and Former Member of the United States House of Representatives
Elizabeth Holtzman, a former New York congresswoman who played an active role in the Richard Nixon impeachment hearings. Holtzman was just 32 years old when she was elected to Congress,…
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.…
Comedian
Funny Man Richie Holliday didn’t grow up wanting to be a comedian. He wanted to be an architect, but quickly discovered he was a terrible at math. So he took…
Singer and Tony Award-Winning Actress
Jennifer Holliday is a “singer’s singer,” a diva with a voice that can leave an audience absolutely breathless. Whether punctuating a presidential ecumenical service at the White House with a…
Poet, Storyteller, Academic, Playwright, Novelist, Environmentalist and Writer of Short Stories
Linda Hogan (Chickasaw) Former Writer in Residence for The Chickasaw Nation and Prefessor Emerita from University of Colorado is an internationally recognized public speaker and writer of poetry, fiction, and…
Mentalist, Illusionist, and Motivational Speaker. He appeared on several national and international television shows and appeared on America's Got Talent
Multi-award winning performer Wayne Hoffman is recognized as one of the top mentalists in the world.
Journalist and Commentator; Author, "Moving Violations: War Zones, Wheelchairs and Declarations of Independence"
John Hockenberry is host of public radio’s live morning news program The Takeaway. An Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist, he is a former correspondent for NBC News, ABC News, and…
A Leading Bible Prophecy Expert, Prolific Author who has penned over 20 books on the end times, senior pastor, and adjunct faculty member of the Dallas Theological Seminary
Mark Hitchcock is a leading Bible prophecy expert, prolific author who has penned over 20 books on the end times, senior pastor, and adjunct faculty member of the Dallas Theological…
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…
Emmy-Award Winning Founder and Owner of Ish Entertainment
Michael Hirschorn is the Emmy-award winning founder and owner of Ish Entertainment, a five year old production company based in NY and L.A. ISH has produced several series for multiple…
Emmy-Winning Journalist
For 25 years, Maria Hinojosa has helped tell America's untold stories and brought to light unsung heroes in America and abroad.
Popular Celebrity Gossip Blogger, Columnist and Television Personality. His blog, PerezHilton. com, is known for posts covering gossip items about celebrities
Cubano and Miami native Perez Hilton is the internet's most notorious gossip columnist. He currently resides in Hollywood with his precious mini-Goldendoodle, Teddy Hilton. The LA Times calls Perez, "like…