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| Sam Bass |
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Sam Bass is one of the most accomplished artists in the history of American motorsports. His penchant for combining the riveting aspects of fine art and innovative graphic design have made Sam - the first artist officially licensed by NASCAR - a favorite with fans and competitors alike. The talented illustrator has captured auto racing's more poignant moments and its engaging personalities on canvas for over 20 years. Sam is also recognized as the sport's most prolific designer. He has created the paint schemes for no less than 200 race cars, working with such notables as Richard Childress Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt, Inc., and Petty Enterprises. |
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| Bon Jovi |
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Bon Jovi's mix of pop, metal and rock first brought the band great success in the '80s with the release of such hit albums as Slippery When Wet. Bon Jovi maintained their popularity into the '90s, releasing Keep the Faith and These Days. Led by singer Jon Bon Jovi, the band has found a large audience through their polished sound, catchy lyrics and dazzling live shows. Some of Bon Jovi's hit songs include "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," "I'll Be There for You," "Keep the Faith" and "Always." With world tours and consistently popular new albums, Bon Jovi have established themselves as one of rock's most admired and enduring bands. |
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| JoAnn Falletta |
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Hailed by The New York Times as “...one of the finest conductors of her generation,” JoAnn Falletta currently holds the positions of Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Artistic Advisor to the Honolulu Symphony. An effervescent and exuberant figure on the podium, she has been praised by the Washington Post as having “Toscanini’s tight control over ensemble, Walter’s affectionate balancing of inner voices, Stokowski’s gutsy showmanship, and a controlled frenzy worthy of Bernstein.” A native of New York City, Ms. Falletta received her undergraduate degree from the Mannes College of Music and her master’s and doctorate degrees from The Juilliard School. |
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| Jim Kelly |
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly is known for his success on and off the football field. He led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls, an achievement that no other NFL quarterback has ever done. He also is the founder of two well-known charities that have made a lasting impact in WNY and nationwide. Upon his arrival to Buffalo in 1986, Jim and his brother Dan worked to establish the Kelly for Kids Foundation (KFK) in 1987. KFK has raised over $2.75 million for children’s charities in WNY. Jim also founded the Hunter’s Hope Foundation with his wife Jill in 1997 after their son Hunter was diagnosed with Krabbe Disease. It is the mission of Hunter’s Hope to identify new treatments, therapies, and ultimately a cure for Krabbe Disease and other Leukodystrophies. To date Hunter’s Hope has distributed over $7.8 million towards its mission. |
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Meat Loaf |
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Meat Loaf, born in Dallas, Texas moved to Los Angeles in 1967. In 1977, he released the epic Bat Out Of Hell, a rock opera which spawned three Top 40 singles. In 1993 Meat Loaf released Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell. The follow-up proved almost as successful as the first Bat Out of Hell, selling over five million copies and yielding a Grammy Award single with “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That).” Since Bat Out of Hell II he has released several other studio albums including Welcome to the Neighborhood and Couldn’t Have Said It Better.” On October 31, 2006 Meat Loaf will be releasing the last of the trilogy Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster is Loose.
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| Tim Russert |
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Buffalo native Tim Russert is the moderator of “Meet the Press” and was the political analyst for “NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw” and NBC News’ “Today.” Tim is the senior vice president and Washington bureau chief for NBC News, as well as a contributing anchor for MSNBC. He is a graduate of Canisius High School and John Carroll University, and he graduated with honors from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Tim is admitted to the bar in New York and the District of Columbia. He is married to Maureen Orth, a writer for Vanity Fair magazine. They live in Washington, D.C., with their son, Luke. |
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| Mark Steines |
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Entertainment Tonight co host Mark Steines is no stranger to the entertainment world. Starting with the #1 magazine in syndication in 1995, his duties include reporting general entertainment news, conducting celebrity interviews, attending movie premieres and other industry events, as well as making on-set visits to feature films and television series. Born and raised in Dubuque, IA, Steines graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, which he attended on a full football scholarship, with a degree in radio and television. He is married to former Miss America and "Weekend Today" correspondent Leanza Cornett. Steines made his stage debut this past summer, starring with his wife in a Jacksonville, FL production of "Barefoot in the Park." |
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| Queen V |
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Queen V, lead singer and front woman for her band Queen V, hails from NYC where her band delivers hard-driving sermons that rock fans hunger for. In the last few years, Queen V toured with several rock veterans including Billy Idol and Twisted Sister. Inspired by the success of artists such as Prince and Ani Difranco, Queen V has eschewed the traditional and conventional avenues and opted instead for an independently funded and released album that afforded her complete control. Queen V's latest album, released on April 7, features guest musicians Steve Stevens (Billy Idol) and Tristan Avakian (Lauryn Hill & Trans-Siberian Orchestra). Queen V is the host for WNED's North American Rock Guitar Competition. |
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Cast of
“King of Queens” |
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Comedian Kevin James stars in CBS’s hit show “The King of Queens” as Doug Heffernan, a loving blue-collar guy from Queens, NY. Leah Remin plays the role of Carrie Heffernan, Doug’s patient wife. The couple shares their humble home with Carrie’s eccentric father, Arthur played by Jerry Stiller. After a long day working as a parcel deliveryman alongside his best friend, Deacon (Victor Williams), Doug retreats to his home for some peace and quiet, which is often interrupted by Carrie's father. |
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Cast of
“Las Vegas” |
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From Gary Scott Thompson -- the writer of the hit film “The Fast and the Furious” – is NBC’s hit drama “Las Vegas”, now in its third season. This fast-paced, sexy drama follows the elite Las Vegas surveillance team charged with maintaining the security of one of “Sin City’s” largest resorts and casinos. This cast of high rollers is headed up by Oscar and Golden Globe Award nominee James Caan (“The Godfather,” “Misery”). Josh Duhamel (“All My Children”), Molly Sims (MTV’s “Starsky and Hutch”), Nikki Cox (“Nikki”), James Lesure (“For Your Love”) and Vanessa Marcil (“Beverly Hills, 90210”) round out this all-star cast. |
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Lee Ann Womack |
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Born and raised in Jacksonville, TX, Lee Ann Womack became one of the breakout contemporary country stars of 1997 with her self-titled debut album. “I Hope You Dance”, her biggest song to this date, came in mid-2000. The single spent five weeks at No. 1 and crossed over to the pop and adult contemporary charts. She picked up the CMA female vocalist award in 2001, and "I Hope You Dance" was named the CMA's song and single of the year. The corresponding album sold 3 million copies. She also earned two Grammy nods: one for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for Something Worth Leaving Behind and Best Vocal Collaboration (Country) for her duet with Willie Nelson on "Mendocino County Line." |
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