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Barry Nolan

A multi-Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist,

A multi-Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, Barry Nolan has more than three decades of reporting expertise.

Canadian Indie Rock Band

Born Ruffians This time, we had no interest in going back to the rehearsal space.

Dinosaur Jr.

Musician

Although always as loud as god, it was easy to convince yourself the music of Dinosaur Jr was far more passive than aggressive.

Nelly Furtado

Singer, Songwriter Known for "Promiscuous"

Nelly Furtado is a Portuguese-Canadian singer and songwriter.

Inara George

With her crystal-clear voice, Inara George inhabits a beautiful musical landscape.

Inara George is a singer and songwriter whose pure and lovely tone inhabits several solo records -- and has inspired collaborations.

World-Renowned Celebrity Portraitist

Igor Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA, MFA (Ph.D), D.Litt. (Hon.Causa), world-renowned American portrait and figurative master,

Rhett Miller

Front man and main songwriter of the hard-charging rock 'n' roll quartet the Old 97's,

Rhett Miller is the front man and main songwriter of the hard-charging rock ‘n’ roll quartet the Old 97’s,

Beauty Expert, Make-up Guru

Kirsten Brusse is a beauty expert and professionally licensed makeup artist with over 17 years experience in the industry.

Gemma Hayes

Gemma Claire Hayes is an Irish singer-songwriter and member of The Cake Sale.

"It's an amazing time to be an independent artist." So decides maverick singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes,

Verse Simmonds

Songwriter, recording artist, producer

Verse (short for Versatile) has been lava hot, crafting hits for himself as well as a wide array of megastars.

K-Ci & JoJo

K-Ci & JoJo are an American R&B duo, consisting of brothers Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey and Joel "JoJo" Hailey,

K-Ci & JoJo's first sign of independence came in 1994 when K-Ci covered Bobby Womack's.

New York Times Best-Selling Author & Musician

James McBride is an author, musician and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, "The Color of Water.

Author of the #1 New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal & Publishers Weekly Bestselling "Mortal Instruments" Series

Clare was born Judith Rumelt, to American parents, in Tehran (Iran). Her parents are Elizabeth and Richard Rumelt.

Irish Actor Known for "Game of Thrones" & "Belfast"

Ciarán Hinds is an Irish actor originally from Belfast.

Latin Grammy-Winning Spanish Pop Singer

David Bisbal Ferré was born in Almería, Spain on June 5, 1979 and is a Latin Grammy-winning Spanish pop singer.

American R&B Musical Group Spin-off from New Edition

Bell Biv DeVoe was hatched in the minds of its members, New Edition's Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe.

Folk/Punk Icon & Founder of Righteous Babe

Ani DiFranco has referenced her staunchly-held independence (and the accompanying creative.

Actor and Filmmaker; Known for "Oz the Great and Powerful" and "Spider-Man"

James Franco landed his breakthrough role in the NBC series "Freaks and Geeks" in 1999.

Beauty Expert, YouTube Vlogger

Haley Wight was born in Oregon on January 27, 1996.

Seun Kuti & Fela's Egypt 80

2019 Grammy Nominee for "Best World Music Album"

Seun Kuti & Fela's Egypt 80 is a musical group that was nomin.

Musical Group

Nā Hoa is a Hawaiian music group that was recently nominat.

Eric Schrier

Co-President, FX Networks

Eric Schrier is the Co-President of FX Networks alongside Nick Grad. In this role, he oversees all original programming for FX, FXX and FXM.

Donald Cumming

Singer-Songwriter; Former Member of "The Virgins" Band

Donald Cumming is an American actor musician, singer and songwriter.

Actor; Known for "Spring Awakening"

Gideon Glick is an actor known for his roles in the musicals Spring Awakening and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.

Nigerien singer-songwriter

Bombino is a Nigerien singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is the lead member of Group Bombino and has appeared in the documentary.

One of the Most Recognized Powerhouse Saxophonists in Music

Mindi Abair is one of the most dynamic performers on the music scene today.

Actor, Producer, Philanthropist & Environmental Activist

Brad Pitt is an American actor known for his roles in "Fight Club.

Ventriloquist, Musician and Stand-Up Comedian

Taylor Mason's quick wit, flawless comedy delivery, unparalleled ventriloquism skills.

Ashlee Nicole "Nikki" DeLoach is an American actress and former singer.

DeLoach was born in Waycross, Georgia. She is the eldest of three children of Terri.

Supremely intense, industry acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, composer,

Bryan Baker, a guitarist, singer, and songwriter who has, since the age of 13, amazed, awed, inspired and overwhelmed.

Actress and Singer

Vanessa Anne Hudgens (born December 14, 1988), also known simply as Vanessa Hudgens, is an American actress and singer.

Writer and Poet from Melbourne

Oscar Schwartz is a writer and poet from Melbourne.

Author & Jewish Studies Professor at Williams College

Jeffrey Israel has taught religion and political philosophy at Northwestern University and Rutgers University

Author

Tina McElroy Ansa is a novelist, publisher, filmmaker, teacher and journalist.

Fashion Designer, Producer, Author & Former Actress

Mary-Kate Olsen is a former American actress, fashion designer, producer, author, businesswoman.

Professional Dancer on Dancing with the Stars

Emma has danced around the world. She has danced in various theater productions and movies.

Host of "Studio 360 from PRI and WNYC" & Author

Kurt Anderson is primarily a writer. He’s the author of the novels True Believers,

Douglas Crise is an American film editor.

Douglas Crise was born May 1, 1961 to Glenn Crise.

Howard Stern Show / Watch Rachel on Howard Stern's "The Bonus Show"

Rachel Fine developed a cult following as the co-host of the weekly comedy news series.

Chris and Thomas are an American folk duo based in Los Angeles, California, consisting of Christopher Anderson and Thomas Hien. They are signed with Defend Music.

Christopher Anderson and Thomas Hien became close friends during their years at the historic art school in Liverpool.

Former New York Times Reporter & Columnist; Best-Selling Author of "At Home in the World" & "Labor Day"

Joyce Maynard is a New York Times bestselling author.

an American television director and producer. Attias' career has spanned three decades and during this time he has directed a significant number of popular primetime television programs, including Miami Vice and Beverly Hills, 90210. He frequently works o

Attias' career has spanned three decades.

Lifestyle Editor and Television Correspondent at Gilt Groupe

Chassie Post is a sought after TV Style Expert, Correspondent and Editor

Pulitzer Prize Award-Winning Author of "The Secret History," "The Little Friend" & "The Goldfinch"

Donna Tartt is a writer and author of the novels "The Secret History.

Jackson Scott has developed out of a weird audacity; bending spoons with apocalyptic melodies, sugared with solipsistic textures

Jackson’s transmutative live act is to that of the occultist – achieving eternal perfection.

Louis Knox Barlow is an American alternative rock musician and songwriter.

Barlow is credited with helping to pioneer the lo-fi style of rock music in the late 1980s.

Aku Kadogo

choreographer, director, actress, and educator.

Aku Kadogo is an international theatre director, choreographer, educator.

Pearl Duncan

Author,Biologists, Biology Books , Black Heritage , Cross-Cultural Understanding Diversity Internet & Technology Industries

Pearl Duncan is the first person in the world to use DNA to trace her ancestors' journey from one continent to two others.

Award-Winning Singer & Songwriter, Social Justice Activist

Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, known professionally as Halsey, is an American singer and songwriter.

Tim Decker

Speed Artist Known for Painting Celebrity Portraits

Tim Decker never expressed much interest in art, only taking two art classes to fill his college schedule..