Entertainment & Performing Arts

Davis comes to the lecture podium for a moving and unforgettable program about healing, reconciliation and her rediscovery of the power of family.

With his contagious enthusiasm and indomitable athletic talent, Rob Gronkowski has transcended NFL superstardom to become a fixture of the modern pop culture lexicon.

Ben and Jerry's presentation is an inspiring tribute to America’s entrepreneurial spirit, full of anecdotes and radical business philosophy—and comes complete with servings of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for…

Born and raised in New York, Max Greenfield is best known for his starring role of “Schmidt” in the Fox sitcom New Girl, opposite Zooey Deschanel, for which he was nominated…

In an intimate fireside chat, Grammer brings his signature wit and charm to the stage. Whether talking about achieving his dreams of providing a behind-the-scenes look at some of his…

Shep Gordon is a legend in the entertainment industry, known for having a keen eye for talent and an innate understanding of what people find engaging.

With warmth and candor, Ruffalo discusses his work on screen, stage, and behind the camera, as well as his advocacy for environmental and political causes.

Beloved actor, producer, and writer Paul Rudd bring his signature warmth and charm to the stage in an intimate fire side chat format. Whether talking about achieving his dreams of…

Candid to her core, Kathie Lee Gifford is an uplifting voice to anyone who's ever wasted their time taking themselves too seriously.

Giffin brings to life the emotion, humor and relatable issues of her novels in her own insightful and intimate voice.  Sharing her personal journey to publishing success, Giffin provides a…

On stage, Gary Grice shares anecdotes from his childhood and the genesis of his scientific curiosity growing up in the inner city of Staten Island. With deft lyrical skill, he…

With candid wit and raw honesty, Vikram Gandhi takes audiences behind the scenes of some of the most shocking, life-affirming, and eye-opening events he’s captured around the world as a…

Ken Follett has sold over 130 million books worldwide, an astounding number that should come as no surprise to readers familiar with his work.  He is the author of more…

Jeff Orlowski electrified viewers with The Social Dilemma, a chilling portrayal of social media companies and the outsize influence they hold over our socio-political landscape.

As host and creator of “Somebody Feed Phil” Phil Rosenthal travels the world with unbridled curiosity in search of great food. Phil shares being transformed by the food he eats,…

For Chip and Joanna Gaines, what started as a tiny home decor shop in Waco, Texas has since grown to include Magnolia Market at the Silos, Silos Baking Co., Magnolia…

Cat Cora is a world-renowned chef, author, restaurateur, contributing editor, television host and personality, actress, avid philanthropist, health and fitness expert, lifestyle entrepreneur and proud mother of six.

Along with his co-creator Lior Raz, Avi Issacharoff developed the hit series Fauda, which was picked up by Netflix and broadcast worldwide to critical acclaim in 2016. Highlighting the similarities…

With her finger on the pulse of technology, Segall knows what's hot now and what trends companies should be looking for in the near future. She offers audiences a unique…

Guy Raz is an acclaimed radio and podcast personality, described by The New York Times as “one of the most popular podcasters in history.” Perhaps his best-known show, How I Built This, features…

Nina Garcia is the editor in chief of ELLE, the No. 1 fashion magazine brand in the world, with 46 international editions. She began her fashion media career at Mirabella…

Jameela Jamil is a one-of-a-kind multi-hyphenate. In 2009, an English Teacher at the time, she was picked from obscurity to host the British breakfast TV program Freshly Squeezed where she…

Joey Soloway employs nonbinary gender-neutral pronouns. Joey Soloway is the creator of the groundbreaking Amazon series Transparent, a poignant comedy that artfully explores identity, love, sex, god, and boundaries through…

Carlos López Estrada debut film, Blindspotting, premiered opening night at Sundance 2018 and was subsequently released by Lionsgate Entertainment. Carlos was nominated by the DGA for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of…

After performing improv for fifteen years, Jordan Klepper learned to challenge himself with the question, "How do I find the comedy in that?” As a result, he mastered using satire…

Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning, super-producer, and artist, Timbaland is one of the greatest minds in music history. With more top-ten hits than Elvis Presley or the Beatles, he has taught the…

If you want to look forward, you want to look there with data scientist and strategist, Jessica Tarlov. With a passion for people and numbers, her future scoping abilities and…

In an inspiring program, Uslan takes audiences along on the journey of creating his career to bringing Batman successfully to the big screen. He shares the principles that allowed him…

Laurence "Larry" Vincent is the Chief Branding Officer of United Talent Agency, where he co-founded the agency's award-winning Brand Studio. Vincent is an award-winning writer, veteran brand strategist, educator, and…

Sofia Vergara is an Emmy nominated actress, producer and entrepreneur,who has quickly become one of the most powerful women in Hollywood. She is best known for her role as 'Gloria…

Michelle Wolf has quickly established herself as a major voice in the comedy world. Wolf’s first hour-long stand-up special Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady, premiered on HBO.The well-reviewed special tackled a wide range…

Together on stage, Winkler and Matlin delight audiences with an intimate dialogue revealing their profound connection and individual journeys. Through humorous anecdotes, inspirational life lessons and moving stories, Winkler and…

Over twenty years of hospitality experience — combined with a signature no-nonsense approach to business and an unstoppable drive — led Anthony Melchiorri to become the creator and host of…

In 2019, Billy Eichner was seen in two Disney features. He voiced the character of Timon in Jon Favreau’s highly-anticipated live action remake of The Lion King opposite Donald Glover,…

Heidi Schreck is a 2019 Pulitzer Prize Finalist and Tony nominated playwright, actor, and writer living in Brooklyn.

Oscar and Emmy award-winner Helen Hunt has enjoyed a prolific career in Hollywood. Like many women, however, she has dealt with her fair share of sexism and ageism. At the…

Isabella Rossellini hails from a rich Hollywood heritage as the daughter of film director Roberto Rossellini and actress Ingrid Bergman. Rossellini was also married to film director Martin Scorsese in…

Jonathan Greenblatt is a successful businessman, social entrepreneur and innovative leader with extensive experience in the public and private sectors. Before becoming the CEO and national director of ADL (anti-defamation…

Jon Taffer is the entertainer, the entrepreneur, the strategic advisor, the thought leader that transforms industries. Utilizing his four decades of unprecedented industry experience, Taffer guides companies through remodeling, reprogramming,…

Named for the Zulu word for power, Amandla Stenberg has made a name for herself as an actress and as activist.

Adrienne Bailon-Houghton is a Daytime Emmy® award-winning television host, acclaimed pop-vocalist, lifestyle personality, producer and founder of the faith-based jewelry brand, XIXI.

Marianna Hewitt is an influencer-turned-entrepreneur whose dreams of making it big are rooted in her small-town Ohio upbringing. Marianna takes audiences through her college years, to her 9-5 job —…

Rainn Wilson is in the cast of the new and zeitgeist-y Amazon series  Utopia based on the popular UK format.arance in the finale on Amazon's flagship series Transparent. He is next…

Owen Wilson is one of contemporary cinema’s most successful actors, having won great acclaim for his memorable turns in mainstream and independent films.

I have learned that ultimately, it comes down to a few simple things: the personal bond you have with yourself, the relationship you have with nature, and your connection to…

Jessica Simpson is an international star and media darling who has taken the music, fashion and entertainment industries by storm. Jessica burst on to the scene with her unmistakable voice…

Fala Chen, the well-known multilingual actress will next star as one of the leads in the upcoming Marvel feature Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings for director Destin…

Angela Manuel-Davis has a purpose that she lives by — using her voice to help others close the gap between where they are now, and where they are called, created,…

Jon M. Chu can't help telling a good story. His singular goal is to make films that people can’t unsee.

Proclaimed “Planet Earth’s preeminent indie rap darling” by Rolling Stone, Chance the Rapper has built a multi-faceted career on his own terms, redefining what it means to be an independent artist.