Betty Dee
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 5 I 7.27.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
C-Bank “Joei Mae”
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 5 I 7.27.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
Cynthia Torres
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 5 I 7.27.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
David Torres
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 5 I 7.27.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
Doug E. Fresh
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Hip Hop Music Artist & Beatboxer
Rise Up NYC I Day 5 I 7.27.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
Fascination
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 5 I 7.27.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
Frankie Cutlass
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
DJ & Music Producer
Rise Up NYC I Day 5 I 7.27.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event DJ & Performer”
France Joli
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Disco Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 5 I 7.27.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
Jade Starling
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 5 I 7.27.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
Stevie B
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freesyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 5 I 7.27.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer/Headliner”
TKA
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artists
Rise Up NYC I Day 5 I 7.27.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performers”
Will &More
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 5 I 7.27.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
Brenda K. Starr
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 4 I 7.26.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
CeCe Peniston
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 4 I 7.26.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
Denine
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 4 I 7.26.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
DJ Skribble
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
DJ & Music Producer
Rise Up NYC I Day 4 I 7.26.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event DJ & Performer”
DJ Solo
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
DJ & Music Producer
Rise Up NYC I Day 4 I 7.26.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event DJ & Performer”
Joe Zangie
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 4 I 7.26.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
Laura Enea
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 4 I 7.26.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
Lisa Lisa
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 4 I 7.26.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer / Headliner”
Sammy Zone
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Freestyle Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 4 I 7.26.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Event Performer”
Sugar Hill Gang & The Furious Five
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Hip Hop Music Artists
Rise Up NYC I Day 4 I 7.26.2025
Location: Midland Beach I Staten Island, NY
“Performers”
Sugarhill Gang (Barshon, Hen Dogg & Master Gee)
Furious 5 (Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio)
Cara Maria Sorbello
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Actress, Reality TV Star, Fitness Workout Coach and Athlete
A Night In Full Bloom: Fibroids Awareness Event I 7.24.2025
Location: Marriott Marquis I Times Square, NY
“VIP Guest Panelist”
Cynthia Bailey
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Model, Actress, Reality TV Star and Entrepreneur
A Night In Full Bloom: Fibroids Awareness Event I 7.24.2025
Location: Marriott Marquis I Times Square, NY
“VIP Guest Panelist & Host”
Kym Lee
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Celebrity Make-Up Artist
A Night In Full Bloom: Fibroids Awareness Event I 7.24.2025
Location: Marriott Marquis I Times Square, NY
“VIP Guest Panelist”
LaTocha
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
R&B/Gospel Music Artist and member of “Xscape”
A Night In Full Bloom: Fibroids Awareness Event I 7.24.2025
Location: Marriott Marquis I Times Square, NY
“Event Performer”
Shay Johnson
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Reality TV Personality, Model, Entrepreneur, and Wellness Advocate
A Night In Full Bloom: Fibroids Awareness Event I 7.24.2025
Location: Marriott Marquis I Times Square, NY
“VIP Guest Panelist”
Toya Johnson
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Reality TV personality, Businesswoman, Author, Actress, and Producer
A Night In Full Bloom: Fibroids Awareness Event I 7.24.2025
Location: Marriott Marquis I Times Square, NY
“VIP Guest Panelist”
Dr. Yan Katsnelson
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Fibroids Fighters Foundation Founder & Cardiac & Vascular Surgeon
A Night In Full Bloom: Fibroids Awareness Event I 7.24.2025
Location: Marriott Marquis I Times Square, NY
“VIP Guest Panelist”
The Fibroid Fighters Foundation is a public welfare nonprofit focused on advancing women’s health by educating the public about uterine fibroids and promoting safe, effective treatment options
🧭 Mission & Focus Areas
Inform: Empower women and healthcare providers with accurate information on fibroid symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Educate: Highlight the social, health, and economic impact of fibroids.
Research & Advocacy: Support legislation and research efforts to improve detection and access to care, including endorsing federal bills like the Uterine Fibroid Research & Education Act
Ayanna Irish
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
R&B/Soul and Caribbean Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 3 I 7.21.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“VIP Guest Attendee”
Carson Barnes
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Gospel Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 3 I 7.21.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Performer”
Erica Campbell
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Gospel Music Artist, Songwriter, Radio Host & TV Personality
Rise Up NYC I Day 3 I 7.21.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Performer”
Hezekiah Walker
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Gospel Music Artist, Radio Host, Author and Preacher
Rise Up NYC I Day 3 I 7.21.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Performer/Headliner”
Jules Juda
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Gospel Music Artist, Producer, Songwriter & Bandleader
Rise Up NYC I Day 3 I 7.21.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Performer”
Lena Byrd Miles
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Gospel Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 3 I 7.21.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Performer”
Honey Bxby
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
R&B Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 2 I 7.20.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Performer”
Jennaske
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Hip Hop Music Artist & Reality TV Star “Love and Hip Hop NY”
Rise Up NYC I Day 2 I 7.20.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Performer”
Jon B
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
R&B/Soul Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 2 I 7.20.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Performer”
Mia Belle
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Hot 97 New York City-based Personality, Producer, and Writer
Rise Up NYC I Day 2 I 7.20.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Host/MC”
Beenie Man
Dancehall/Reggae Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 1 I 7.19.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Performer/Headliner”
Jamaican dancehall artist widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the genre. Born on August 22, 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica, he earned the title "King of Dancehall" due to his longevity, lyrical prowess, and global appeal.
Beenie Man began performing at age 5 and recorded his first single, "Too Fancy," at just 8 years old.
Breakthrough: His 1995 album “Blessed” brought him international recognition, especially with hits like "Slam."
Major Hits:
"Who Am I (Sim Simma)" (1997) – his breakout international hit
"Girls Dem Sugar" ft. Mýa (2000)
"King of the Dancehall" (2004)
"Dude" ft. Ms. Thing (2004)
Collaborations: Beenie Man has worked with a wide array of artists, including Janet Jackson, Wyclef Jean, Sean Paul, and Nicki Minaj.
Grammy Award: Won Best Reggae Album in 2001 for "Art and Life."
Multiple International Reggae and World Music Awards
Bobby Konders
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Dancehall/Reggae Producer, Hot 97 DJ, Radio Personality & Event Promoter
Rise Up NYC I Day 1 I 7.19.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“ Event DJ & Performer”
Full Blown
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Dancehall/Reggae Music Group
Rise Up NYC I Day 1 I 7.19.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Performers”
Patrice Roberts
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Soca Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 1 I 7.19.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Performer”
Preedy
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Dancehall/Reggae Music Artist
Rise Up NYC I Day 1 I 7.19.2025
Location: Wingate Park I Brooklyn, NY
“Event Performer”
DJ Prince Hakim
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
DJ, Music Producer & Son of Robert “Kool” Bell
Kool Kids Foundation Charity & Celebrity Golf Outing I 7.15.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest”
Etan Thomas
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Former NBA Player / Washington Wizards Center & Power Forward
Kool Kids Foundation Charity & Celebrity Golf Outing I 7.15.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest”
Hisham Tawfiq
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Actor
Kool Kids Foundation Charity & Celebrity Golf Outing I 7.15.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest”
Ja Rule
Hip Hop Artist, Actor and Entrepreneur
Kool Kids Foundation Charity & Celebrity Golf Outing I 7.15.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest”
Hip Hop Artist I Hollis, Queens (New York City), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s for blending gritty East Coast rap with melodic R&B hooks
His first album, Venni Vetti Vecci (1999), delivered the hit “Holla Holla.” He followed up with Rule 3:36 (2000), which starred “Put It on Me” and earned triple-platinum status
Pain Is Love (2001) debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling over 3 million copies, and featured chart-toppers like “Always on Time” (feat. Ashanti) and “Livin’ It Up” (feat. Case)
Continued hits included The Last Temptation (2002), Blood in My Eye (2003), and R.U.L.E. (2004), featuring “Wonderful” with Ashanti and R. Kelly
🎬 Actor & Entrepreneur
Film Appearances: Starred in Turn It Up (2000), The Fast and the Furious (2001), Half Past Dead (2002), Scary Movie 3 (2003), among others
Business Ventures: Launched whiskey brand Amber & Opal and a premium wine label
Philanthropy: Involved with Pencils of Promise, building schools in Ghana
Jermel Howard
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Actor
Kool Kids Foundation Charity & Celebrity Golf Outing I 7.15.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest”
Miss Jones
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
R&B Singer & Radio Personality
Kool Kids Foundation Charity & Celebrity Golf Outing I 7.15.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest”
Rick Cerone
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Former MLB Player / NY Yankees Catcher
Kool Kids Foundation Charity & Celebrity Golf Outing I 7.15.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest”
Robert “Kool” Bell
R&B/Soul Music Artist & Founding member of “Kool and The Gang”
Kool Kids Foundation Charity & Celebrity Golf Outing I 7.15.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest”
Legendary bassist, singer, and co-founder of Kool & the Gang, the prolific funk/R&B band that emerged from Jersey City in 1964 and rose to global fame.
In their Legendary Historical run, Kool and The Gang amassed Two Grammys, seven AMAs, 25 Top‑10 R&B and nine Top‑10 Pop singles, 31 gold/platinum albums, induction into Songwriters Hall of Fame (2018), the New Jersey Hall of Fame, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and finally the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.
Robert is also the Co‑founder of the Kool Kids Foundation, a nonprofit promoting music education in inner‑city schools in honor of his late wife.
Tamala Jones
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Actress
Kool Kids Foundation Charity & Celebrity Golf Outing I 7.15.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest”
Thomas McClary
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
R&B/Soul Music Artist & Founding member of “The Commodores”
Kool Kids Foundation Charity & Celebrity Golf Outing I 7.15.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest”
Waliyy Dixon aka “Main Event”
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Pro Basketball Player (Street Baller “AND1) & Podcast Host
Kool Kids Foundation Charity & Celebrity Golf Outing I 7.15.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest”
Bart Oates
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Former NFL Player / NY Giants Center
A Giant Rewind I 7.12.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“Panelist”
Grant Marshall
Former NHL Player / Dallas Stars and New Jersey Devils
A Giant Rewind I 7.12.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest Attendee”
Canadian right winger best known for his NHL career spanning over a decade:
NHL Teams: Dallas Stars (1994–2001), Columbus Blue Jackets (2001–2003), New Jersey Devils (2003–2006)
Played 700 NHL games, recording 92 goals, 147 assists for a total of 239 point
🏆 Championships & Highlights
Won two Stanley Cups: with the Dallas Stars in 1999 and the New Jersey Devils in 2003
Delivered key playoff performances: scored the series-winning goal in a triple-overtime of the 2003 Eastern Conference Semifinals, also assisted on the clinch in Conference Final.
Howard Cross
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Former NFL Player / NY Giants Tight End
A Giant Rewind I 7.12.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“Panelist”
Howard Margolies
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
A Giant Rewind Event Creator and Executive Producer
A Giant Rewind I 7.12.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“Event Creator and Executive Producer”
Lee Rouson
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Former NFL Player / NY Giants Running Back
A Giant Rewind I 7.12.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“Panelist”
Otis Livingston
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
CBS Sports Anchor
A Giant Rewind I 7.12.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“VIP Guest”
Ottis “OJ” Anderson
Former NFL Player / NY Giants Running Back
A Giant Rewind I 7.12.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“Panelist”
Rushed for 1,605 yards in his rookie year, earning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Pro Bowl, and All‑Pro honors
Amassed 10,273 rushing yards, a 4.0 average, and 81 rushing TDs; plus 376 receptions, 3,062 receiving yards, and 5 receiving TDs
Selected to the Pro Bowl in 1979 & 1980, and awarded Comeback Player of the Year in 1989 after reigniting his career with the Giants
Super Bowl Glory
Most memorably, in Super Bowl XXV (1991), Anderson rushed 21 times, gained 102 yards, scored a key TD, and earned MVP honors as the Giants executed a dominant ball-control strategy
Rodney Hampton
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Former NFL Player / NY Giants Running Back
A Giant Rewind I 7.12.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“Panelist”
Sean Landeta
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Former NFL Player / NY Giants Punter
A Giant Rewind I 7.12.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“Panelist”
Stephen “Touchdown Maker” Baker
Former NFL Player / NY Giants Wide Receiver
A Giant Rewind I 7.12.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“Panelist”
Former NFL wide receiver most remembered for his time with the New York Giants from 1987 to 1992. Nicknamed “The Touchdown Maker,” he was a key contributor to the Giants’ Super Bowl XXV win.
NFL Career
Drafted by the Giants in the 3rd round (83rd overall) in 1987.
Over six seasons with New York, Baker recorded 141 receptions for 2,587 yards and 21 receiving touchdowns, averaging an impressive 18.3 yards per catch.
Shining moment: his crucial 14-yard TD in Super Bowl XXV helped swing momentum late in the first half—billing epitomized what earned him his nickname.
Sterling Sharpe
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Former NFL Player / Green Bay Packers
A Giant Rewind I 7.12.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“Panelist Host”
William Roberts
INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Former NFL Player / NY Giants Offensive Tackle
A Giant Rewind I 7.12.2025
Location: Cedar Hill Country Club I Livingston, NJ
“Panelist”
Brad Lander
NYC Comptroller
Event: 2025 NYC Pride March I 6.29.2025
Location: 5th Avenue, NYC
“VIP Parade Participant”
Comptroller since 2022: As NYC’s chief financial officer, he oversees roughly 800 staff, audits spending, manages $750,000+ in public pensions, and spearheaded net-zero goals, transparency dashboards, and audits exposing fiscal waste
2025 mayoral bid: Ran in the 2025 Democratic primary, earning key progressive endorsements (AOC, Elizabeth Warren), was considered The NYT’s top primary pick, then cross‑endorsed Zohran Mamdani and ultimately conceded
Recent Developments
ICE Court Arrest (June 2025)
Lander was briefly detained by ICE agents at Manhattan’s immigration court while “accompanying” an immigrant defendant. He was accused of impeding law enforcement but released within hours after Gov. Kathy Hochul intervened; no charges filed. Lander said he acted nonviolently, aiming to protect due process
Donovan Richards
Queensborough President
Event: 2025 NYC Pride March I 6.29.2025
Location: 5th Avenue, NYC
“VIP Parade Participant”
Queens Borough President:
– Won the 2020 Democratic primary and defeated Republican Joann Ariola in November with nearly 70% of the vote. Sworn in on December 2, 2020.
– Became the first Black man to hold the office in its 122‑year history
– Re‑elected for a full term, sworn in privately Dec 31, 2021, with his term running through January 2026 .
Kathy Hochul
New York State Governor
Event: 2025 NYC Pride March I 6.29.2025
Location: 5th Avenue, NYC
“VIP Parade Participant”
She is the 57th and first female Governor of New York, taking office on August 24, 2021, after Andrew Cuomo resigned, then she won her own full term in November 2022, defeating Lee Zeldin 53.1% to 46.7%—New York’s closest gubernatorial election since 1994.
A Democrat, she previously served as Lieutenant Governor (2015–2021), U.S. Representative (2011–2013), Erie County Clerk (2007–2011), and member of the Hamburg Town Board in Erie County (1994–2007) .
Kathy Hochul continues to lead with a focus on affordability, climate action, public safety, and reproductive rights, while navigating political headwinds in a high-stakes environment leading into 2026.
Letitia James
NYS Attorney General
Event: 2025 NYC Pride March I 6.29.2025
Location: 5th Avenue, NYC
“VIP Parade Participant”
Letitia is a Brooklyn native, is the 67th Attorney General of New York—making history as both the first woman and the first African American in that role. She took office on January 1, 2019, after winning the 2018 Democratic primary with about 40% of the vote and securing ~62% in the general election
Attorney General (2019–present):
Led enforcement securing over $7.5 billion from wrongdoers—$2.5 billion just from opioid settlements Wikipedia+3New York State Attorney General+3New York State Attorney General+3.
Took action on consumer protection, environmental violations, gun trafficking, housing justice, support for DACA, and reproductive rights X (formerly Twitter)+12New York State Attorney General+12New York State Attorney General+12.
Notably led a civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump, resulting in a massive $450 million judgment (ongoing appeal) Reuters+3Wall Street Journal+3New York Post+3.
Currently probing potential insider trading linked to Trump-affiliated tariffs—a novel state-level initiative
Marc D. Levine
Manhattan Borough President & 2025 NYC Democratic Comptroller Candidate
Event: 2025 NYC Pride March I 6.29.2025
Location: 5th Avenue, NYC
“VIP Parade Participant”
Marc is an attorney, educator, and Democratic politician currently serving as the 28th Borough President of Manhattan, a position he assumed on January 1, 2022
Since 2022, Levine has:
Launched initiatives including the “Million More Trees” plan, small-business Booster Loans, and advocacy for waterfront resilience via a proposed Waterfront Protection Agency
Continued his focus on equity, public health, housing, climate resilience, cycling infrastructure, and congestion reform.
🧭 Looking Ahead
Currently running for New York City Comptroller in the 2025 election
Won the Democratic primary on June 24, 2025, with ~48% support over Justin Brannan’s 34%
His campaign stresses using the comptroller’s office to protect affordability, oversight of city finances, and combat actions led by former national figures like Donald Trump
Marti Gould Cummings
New York Drag Performer, Activist & Political Trailblazer
Event: 2025 NYC Pride March I 6.29.2025
Location: 5th Avenue, NYC
“Parade Grand Marshall”
Celebrated New York City drag artist, activist, and pioneering political figure.
🎭 Drag Performance & Entertainment
A 16‑year staple of NYC nightlife, Marti has headlined at top venues like Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, Feinstein’s, and Lincoln Center’s Big Apple Circus
They host Stage Fright, a weekly Broadway + drag talk show at Red Eye, and a monthly drag brunch at 54 Below
Media presence includes appearances on The Marti Report (Logo), Shade Queens of NYC (Fusion), Worst Cooks in America, Drag Me to Dinner (Hulu), and more
They’ve featured in Vogue, W Magazine, Time Out NY, and campaigns for brands like Coach, McDonald’s, Brooklyn Brewery, and Steve Madden
🏛️ Activism & Politics
Served on NYC’s Community Board 9 and advised the Mayor’s Nightlife Advisory Board
In 2021, Marti became the first openly non‑binary candidate to run for NYC City Council (District 7); their journey was profiled in the documentary Queen of New York
Advocated for progressive issues like housing justice, defunding police, rent/mortgage relief during the pandemic, affordable transit, and queer-inclusive ID options .
Invited to moderate a panel at the UN on queer electoral representation—another first for a drag artist
Sirens Women’s Motorcycle Club of NYC
President & Vice President
Event: 2025 NYC Pride March I 6.29.2025
Location: 5th Avenue, NYC
“Parade Participants”
The Sirens are a historic and inspiring all‑female+/non-binary motorcycle club rooted in NYC's LGBTQ+ and motorcycling communities
🏍️ Club Overview
Founded in 1986, the Sirens are celebrated as the oldest and largest women’s motorcycle club in NYC
Membership exceeds 40 to 70 riders, encompassing women, trans women, and non-binary individuals aged 18+ =
The club began with a Village Voice ad and a first meeting in a living room; the name “Sirens” was chosen from options like Skid Lids and Sister Spokes
🎗 Mission & Activities
Leading the front of the NYC LGBTQ+ Pride March annually since 1987 (after debuting in 1986)
Thomas DiNapoli
NYS Comptroller
Event: 2025 NYC Pride March I 6.29.2025
Location: 5th Avenue, NYC
“VIP Parade Participant”
Politician serving as the 54th and current Comptroller of New York State since February 2007
📊 Comptroller Highlights
Watchdog of Taxpayer Dollars: Leads audits, combats waste, fraud, and abuse—leading to arrests and recovery of millions
Pension Fund Management: Oversees the NY Common Retirement Fund (one of the largest public pension funds worldwide)—recently achieving over 100% funded status (~102.9%) and ~9.5% returns in FY 2022
Transparency Proponent: Created Open Book New York and the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System to inform the public and monitor local government health
Responsible Investing: Directs pension investments toward local businesses, climate-conscious portfolios (net-zero by 2040), and minority/women-owned firms
Triad Brass
Grammy Award Winning Brass Ensemble
Event: 2025 NYC Pride March I 6.29.2025
Location: 5th Avenue, NYC
“Parade Participants”
Triad Brass is a vibrant New York City–based pop-up party brass band known for energetic performances of hip‑hop, Top 40 hits, and New Orleans–style grooves that get crowds dancing.
🎵 What Makes Them Stand Out
Performance Style
Since around 2012, Triad Brass has brought infectious party energy to public spaces, festivals, and clubs across NYC. Their concerts blend brass traditions with hip‑hop, NOLA rhythms, and pop hits delivered with show‑stopping choreography and stage presence
Recognition & Media Appearances
They’ve gained national exposure with appearances on Good Morning America, New York’s PIX11, and even performed during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
Frequent NYC Pop‑Ups
You can catch them in public event series like Bryant Park’s Midtown Music, often performing on Wednesdays through the summer in Midtown Manhattan at venues like the Upper Terrace and 33rd & 8th Avenue Plaza
Vanessa L. Gibson
Bronx Borough President
Event: 2025 NYC Pride March I 6.29.2025
Location: 5th Avenue, NYC
“VIP Parade Participant”
🌟 As Bronx Borough President
Elected Nov 2021 on platforms around COVID recovery, food insecurity, public safety, and housing
Launched programs for hunger relief, digital equity (securing ~$50 M+ for school tech), and small business support through microloans and grants .
Advocates tightly for public safety, including post–Twin‑Parks fire reforms and stronger fire-prevention measures
Promotes workforce development, business revitalization (e.g., Morris Park), and tourism initiatives
Catherine & Gabriella Vigorito
Reality TV Stars “Smothered” on TLC
Event: 5th Annual Pride Pool Party hosted by Jennifer Dilandro (Dolce Aesthetics) & Melissa Gorga (RHONJ) I 6.28.2025
Location: Coda Hotel I Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
“VIP Guests”
Catherine
- Former Miss Connecticut USA 1988 and competitor in Miss USA
- A nationally syndicated inspirational columnist known for her weekly column “A New You”, syndicated in Hearst CT newspapers
- Author of books including A New You, God Will Do the Rest, and The Open Window
- Product designer for QVC, guest on TV & radio segments, and entrepreneur with A New You Worldwide, plus a jewelry line Diamond Crown Collection launched with Gabriella
Gabriella
A cosmetologist and popular TikToker (460K–760K followers, 12M–27M likes)
- Pageant competitor in Miss Connecticut USA 2021–2024, twice finishing in the Top 5, and awarded Miss Photogenic in 2023 alongside her mother’s legacy
Chrissy Monroe
Reality TV Star “Love and Hip Hop NY” on VH1
Event: 5th Annual Pride Pool Party hosted by Jennifer Dilandro (Dolce Aesthetics) & Melissa Gorga (RHONJ) I 6.28.2025
Location: Coda Hotel I Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
“VIP Guest”
Reality TV Star “Love and Hip Hop NY” on VH1, Podcast Host, Founder of Survive to Thrive Global, Entrepreneur, Actress, and Former Model Agent
🎤 Podcast/Show Projects
Finding Chrissy – A reality-style TV series exploring Chrissy’s post-Love & Hip Hop life—covering her business, personal drama, and relationships
Despite its podcast-like storytelling, Finding Chrissy is a televised series, not a traditional podcast.
- Survive to Thrive Global is a nonprofit founded in 2016 by Chrissy Monroe. Its mission is to educate, empower, and support survivors of domestic violence, turning personal trauma into a catalyst for change .
It functions as an awareness and education platform, sharing personal stories, resources, and advocating for domestic violence prevention on social media
Helen Hoey
Reality TV Star “Below Deck” on Bravo TV
Event: 5th Annual Pride Pool Party hosted by Jennifer Dilandro (Dolce Aesthetics) & Melissa Gorga (RHONJ) I 6.28.2025
Location: Coda Hotel I Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
“VIP Guest”
She is best known as a vibrant socialite and charter guest on Bravo’s reality TV series Below Deck
🎬 TV Appearances
Below Deck
Hoey was a repeat charter guest featured aboard yachts like Valor and My Seanna. She gained attention for her flamboyant style—think heels, manicures—and her larger-than-life personality. In Season 7 she teased chef Adrian Martin, even challenging him to a cook-off in heels after feeling he mocked her in the galley.
📸 Public Appearances & Events
Attended the reunion-event Reality Rushmore: Paramount + MTV The Challenge Reunion in June 2021, pictured alongside Richard Fiore
Jennifer Dilandro
Owner of Dolce Aesthetics
Event: 5th Annual Pride Pool Party hosted by Jennifer Dilandro (Dolce Aesthetics) & Melissa Gorga (RHONJ) I 6.28.2025
Location: Coda Hotel I Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
“Event Host”
Founder of Dolce Aesthetics NY, with four locations (Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, soon expanding into New Jersey). Aesthetic nurse since 2001—one of NYC’s early nurse injectors—and holds Master’s in Nursing and NP certification, along with being an award‑winning injector: Recognized by Merz Aesthetics and Allergan—top injector rankings in 2018–2019
🎙️ Media Presence
- Hosts “Cats & Pudding” podcast: A WABC/Red Apple Media show where she interviews guests—fun, candid discussions on lifestyle and entrepreneurship
- Frequent on WABC’s “Sid & Friends”: Discussed Botox and aesthetics on multiple episodes in 2021,
Joy C Ortiz a.k.a. “Flavorican”
Owner/Creator | JJS OWN, LLC World-Renowned Dressings & Marinades
Event: 5th Annual Pride Pool Party hosted by Jennifer Dilandro (Dolce Aesthetics) & Melissa Gorga (RHONJ) I 6.28.2025
Location: Coda Hotel I Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
“VIP Guest”
Everything she has achieved she worked hard to obtain. The obstacles that she has overcome have enabled her to proudly say JJS OWN is in one of the largest markets in the world.
Today, JJS OWN has increased to 6 amazing dressings and marinades and continues to grow.
JJS OWN now has a 5,500 sq foot facility where products and merchandise are sent out daily. You can find JJS OWN at 405 Railroad Ave. East Rutherford NJ 07073 where products can be picked up for local customers or shipped out to anywhere in the world. Whether JJ is bottling it herself or overseeing it, the quality and taste will never be compromised as she prides herself on customer satisfaction!
Mariah Lynn
Reality TV Star “Love and Hip Hop NY” on VH1 and Hip Hop Recording Artist
Event: 5th Annual Pride Pool Party hosted by Jennifer Dilandro (Dolce Aesthetics) & Melissa Gorga (RHONJ) I 6.28.2025
Location: Coda Hotel I Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
“VIP Guest”
📺 Reality TV Fame
Rise to fame on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: New York, joining in Season 6 (2015–16) and appeared through Seasons 6–8, with supporting roles in later seasons
Known for her dramatic feuds, fling-filled love life, and music pursuits on the show. Highlights include romance with Rich Dollaz, a stint with Cisco Rosado, signing to DJ Self’s label, and dating singer James R.
🎶 Music Career
She Broke into music with her single “Once Upon a Time (I Was a Hoe)”, promoted by DJ Self, followed by tracks like Money Gun and Too Much Money
Also featured on Zeus Network’s Baddies East, dropping new visuals in 2024
Mario Bosco
Italian‑American actor, producer, author, podcast host, social media influencer and stand‑up comic.
Event: 5th Annual Pride Pool Party hosted by Jennifer Dilandro (Dolce Aesthetics) & Melissa Gorga (RHONJ) I 6.28.2025
Location: Coda Hotel I Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
“VIP Guest”
🎬 Career Highlights
- Acting credits include memorable roles in The Hard Way (1991), 54 (1998), Bullet (1996), Heartbreak Hospital (2002), At the Sinatra Club (2010), and Sister Italy (2012).
- In the late 1980s, he appeared in the short student film Mella’s Shoes, which led to more film work. His breakthrough came when a role was written for him on NYPD Blue in 2000.
- He’s also worked behind the scenes as a producer.
🎤 Beyond Film
- A standout stand‑up comedian, Mario performs at well‑known NYC venues and boasts a strong online presence with over 69K TikTok followers as @marioboscocomedy.
- He also hosts The Mario Bosco Show, a podcast/video series where he shares stories and insights.
📚 Memoir
Authored From Hopeless to Hollywood: The Mario Bosco Story, published in 2015; a memoir about his resilience and path to Hollywood fame.
Melissa Gorga
Reality TV Star “Real Housewives of New Jersey” on Bravo TV
Event: 5th Annual Pride Pool Party hosted by Jennifer Dilandro (Dolce Aesthetics) & Melissa Gorga (RHONJ) I 6.28.2025
Location: Coda Hotel I Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
“Event Host”
Reality TV Star: Joined RHONJ in 2011 and has maintained her spot through numerous seasons
Music: Released singles in 2011–12 like “On Display,” “How Many Times,” “Rockstar,” and “I Just Wanna,” and charted on iTunes
Author: Wrote Love Italian Style: The Secrets of My Hot and Happy Marriage (2013)
Entrepreneur: Founded her boutique Envy by Melissa Gorga in Montclair (opened 2015), now with additional locations including Long Island
Launched Let’s Sprinkle by MG in 2024, turning a viral seasoning from show drama into a cookie and coffee cake line that earned over $500K in its first months
Hosts a lifestyle podcast, On Display with Melissa Gorga, since late 2021
Porkchopz
Stand Up Comedian
Event: 5th Annual Pride Pool Party hosted by Jennifer Dilandro (Dolce Aesthetics) & Melissa Gorga (RHONJ) I 6.28.2025
Location: Coda Hotel I Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
“VIP Guest”
Joseph “Porkchopz” Lombardo is a New York–based stand‑up comedian and writer known for his Italian‑American charm and observational comedy
Comedy Style
- Italian-American flair — he blends cultural quirks, dating mishaps, smoking habits, relationships, and everyday absurdities into his set. He frequently stars on TikTok, YouTube, and podcasts .
Abby Phillip
CNN news Anchor
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Presenter”
Abby Phillip is a prominent Emmy and Peabody Award Winning American journalist and anchor of CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip (weeknights at 10 p.m. ET), and co‑host of CNN Saturday Morning Table for Five.
🗳️ Career Highlights
- CNN (2017–present): Phillip joined CNN in 2017, covering the Trump administration and serving as a White House correspondent until 2019. She moderated CNN’s Democratic Presidential Debate in Iowa in January 2020 and anchored special coverage of the 2020 election.
- The Washington Post: Before CNN, she worked as a national political reporter, covering the White House.
- ABC News: Phillip served as a digital reporter for politics.
- Politico: She began her journalism career covering the Obama White House, campaign finance, and lobbying.
- In 2021, she was named to the TIME100 Next list and received the National Urban League’s Women of Power award
Adam Sharp
President and CEO of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“VIP Attendee/Speaker”
He currently serves as the President and CEO of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, overseeing the annual presentation of the coveted Emmy® Awards for Children’s & Family, Daytime, Sports, and News & Documentary television, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.
From 2010 through 2016, Sharp was Head of News, Government and Elections at Twitter, advising journalists, news organizations, candidates, and government officials in more than 20 nations.
Sharp served U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., from 2004 to 2009, first as a spokesman and later as Deputy Chief of Staff. He has also held leadership roles at NBC News and C-SPAN, is currently a board member of the National Press Foundation, and is a former President of the bipartisan U.S. Senate Press Secretaries Association.
Akram Abi-Hanna
ABC News Photojournalist & Director of Photography
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Silver Circle Inductee”
Akram Abi-Hanna (Silver Circle Inductee) Lebanese Veteran Cameraman & Photojournalist for ABC News He has served in high‑risk assignments, including coverage in Cairo, Egypt, often as a lead cameraman on site .
⚠️ Notable Field Incident In 2011, during the Egyptian protests, Akram Abi‑Hanna was part of an ABC News crew that was carjacked and threatened with violence, including beheading. According to his colleague Brian Hartman, Akram’s calm appeal to the crowd helped defuse the situation and secure their safe release Akram Abi-Hanna is a seasoned photojournalist and director of photography who has risked his life covering volatile regions. His experience—from high-pressure studio assignments to dangerous on-ground reporting—reflects a career rooted in both technical excellence and human-centered storytelling
Al Roker
Meteorologist, Journalist, Television personality, Author & Today Show Weather Anchor
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient”
Emmy Award Winning Iconic American weather presenter, broadcaster, author, and TV personality best known as the long‑time weather and feature anchor on NBC’s Today show and co‑host of its “3rd Hour” segment
Since 1996 Al Roker has been a staple in a holiday tradition co-hosting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. The Parade will celebrate it’s 100th Anniversary in 2026 and Al will also be celebrating his 30 yr Anniversary at NBC’s The Today Show.
*He celebrates the night with his wife and fellow award recipient, Deborah Roberts (ABC 20/20 News Anchor and Contributor to GMA, World News Tonight & The View)*
Amy Schmelzer
Head of The News & Documentary Emmy Awards
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“VIP Attendee/Speaker”
In June 2025, Amy was announced as the new Acting Head of the National News & Documentary Emmy Awards, a role at the national level with the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
🎖️ Emmy Awards – Summary Regional Emmys (Upper Midwest – KCCI, Des Moines)
She is a six-time recipient of the Upper Midwest Regional Emmy for Outstanding Directing, awarded between 2010 and 2016
In her capacity as KCCI’s News Operations Manager, her directing work on KCCI NewsChannel 8 at Ten earned her one of those Emmys
Andrea Canning
Dateline NBC Correspondent
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Nominee”
Andrea Canning is a Canadian‑born broadcast journalist best known as a correspondent for Dateline NBC (since 2012), reporting across NBC News platforms including Today, NBC Nightly News, and MSNBC
Early in her career she was an assignment editor at Extra, overnight anchor on World News Now, America This Morning, and reporting gigs in Canada and U.S. local news
She joined ABC News in 2004, notably covering Hurricane Katrina, Supreme Court, Casey Anthony case, and scoring a viral 20/20 interview with Charlie Sheen in 2011
In 2011 she moved to NBC News as a Dateline correspondent. and she hosts the Dateline True Crime Weekly podcast
Bill Owens
Former Executive Producer of CBS’s 60 Minutes
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Silver Circle Inductee”
Joined CBS News in 1988 as an intern and moved through ranks—desk assistant, assignment editor, field producer, senior broadcast producer for both CBS Evening News and 60 Minutes
📺 Career Milestones
2003–2007: Senior broadcast producer at 60 Minutes; worked on coverage like Hurricane Katrina and Sudan genocide
2008 onward: Executive Editor for 60 Minutes, shaping nearly 1,000 segments and launching digital expansions like 60 Minutes Sports and 60MinutesOvertime.com
2019: Named the program’s third Executive Producer in its 50+ year history, following Don Hewitt and Jeff Fager
🏆 Editorial Achievements
Under Owens’s leadership, 60 Minutes:
Maintained its status as TV’s No. 1 news program for 50 consecutive seasons (2023–24)
Oversaw landmark interviews with figures like Presidents Biden & Trump, Pope Francis, Zelenskyy, and more
Led major investigations: Havana Syndrome, Cambodian antiquities smuggling, Dominion Voting Systems claims—and earned awards like Emmys and a Peabody
Bill Whitaker
Television Journalist and Correspondent for the CBS News program 60 Minutes.
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Presenter”
Peabody & Emmy Award Winning broadcast journalist and longtime 60 Minutes correspondent on CBS News.
Began his career at KQED in San Francisco (1979), then progressed to WBTV in Charlotte, NC before joining CBS News in 1984
Served as Tokyo correspondent (1989–92), covering major Asian events like Tiananmen Square and Desert Storm build-up
Transferred to CBS Los Angeles bureau (1992–2014), earning acclaim for covering trials (Rodney King, O.J. Simpson), wildfires, politics, and more
Joined 60 Minutes in 2014, launching his eleventh season in 2024–25
📰 Notable Reports
Probed the opioid crisis, an award-winning series with The Washington Post that prompted a congressman to withdraw from a Trump-era nomination
Investigated ghost guns, covered COVID-19 vaccine efforts, Chanel Miller’s first TV interview, and generic drug price-fixing
Conducted global reporting from Uganda (virus hunters), France (Notre Dame rebuild, Macron interview), and more
Brandon Scott
Mayor of Baltimore City, MD
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Nominee”
Brandon Scott
He is currently serving as the Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland. He assumed office on December 8, 2020, becoming one of the youngest to hold the position—and the first mayor to win re‑election since Martin O’Malley, after defeating Shannon Wright with over 82% of the vote in November 2024
Cater Lee
News Executive at Spectrum News & E.W. Scripps
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Silver Circle Inductee”
Distinguished American Emmy Winning media executive whose career spans over three decades, marked by a blend of local journalism, television production, and strategic leadership
She served as Vice President of News & Content at Spectrum News 1 Southern California, where she spearheaded a 24/7 local news model emphasizing community-driven reporting.
Holds the position of Secretary on the Freedom House Board of Trustees, drawing on over 25 years of media and communications leadership
From 2011 to 2014, she was Senior Director of TV Program Development at the E.W. Scripps Company, then returned in 2015 as Vice President of Programming, where she launched award-winning syndicated series like The List and Right This Minute
In her Initial career she is a five-time Emmy-winning news anchor, reporter, and producer in markets including Los Angeles and Phoenix. She also produced for NBC's Today Show and CNN
She anchored and reported at CBS affiliates (e.g., Chattanooga), KNBC, and KCAL in Los Angeles
Cecilia Vega
Journalist and Correspondent for 60 Minutes
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Nominee and Winner”
Prominent Emmy Award Winning journalist—currently a correspondent for CBS’s “60 Minutes”. Previously she was Chief White House Correspondent at ABC News, and before that anchored Good Morning America and the weekend edition of World News Tonight.🌟 Career Highlights
Early Journalism & Local News
Started in 1999 as a print reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle and other outlets .
Transitioned into broadcast at ABC’s KGO‑TV in San Francisco; her team won a Northern California Emmy in 2010
ABC News (2011–2022)
Joined ABC News in 2011 as a Los Angeles-based correspondent.
Covered major global events: Fukushima disaster, Pope Francis’s election, Ebola outbreak, London Olympics, U.S. elections, etc.
Anchored World News Tonight Saturday from 2015–2017.
Named senior and then Chief White House Correspondent in 2017 and 2021 respectively
Gained attention for pressing interviews during Trump and Biden administrations—questioned border conditions, COVID origins, Supreme Court nominations, and impeachment matters .
60 Minutes (2023–Present)
Joined 60 Minutes in spring 2023, becoming the first Latina correspondent in the show’s 55-year history
Danielle Mannion
NATAS Foundation Cochair & Treasurer
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“VIP Attendee”
Danielle is the co-creator and co-producer of the National Student Production Awards. Danielle is honored to serve as the Co-Chair of the Foundation, where she continues to support and advocate for the students, teachers, and members of NATAS. She is excited to help shape the NATAS Foundation into an organization where every member feels a strong sense of connection and pride in their affiliation.
Deborah Roberts
Television journalist and Co-Anchor of ABC News' 20/20
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Silver Circle Inductee”
Emmy and Peabody Award Winning Television journalist and co-anchor of ABC News' 20/20 Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame Inductee.
In 1995 Deborah transitioned from NBC News “Dateline” contributor to ABC News, becoming a correspondent for 20/20, and contributing to Good Morning America, World News Tonight Weekend, Nightline, and occasionally co-hosting The View
*She celebrates the night with her husband and fellow award recipient, Al Roker (Today Show weather anchor & TV Personality on NBC)*
Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough
Director and Filmmaker
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Nominee”
Baltimore-based filmmaker best known as the director and producer of The Body Politic, a 90-minute documentary that follows Mayor Brandon Scott’s first year in office amid COVID‑19 and a national reckoning on policing
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Director & Filmmaker
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Presenter & Nominee”
Multi-Award Winning Acclaimed American filmmaker known for powerful documentaries and narrative films that explore pressing social, cultural, and environmental issues
She spent over a decade directing, producing, writing, and editing for major documentary outlets—National Geographic, ESPN, Animal Planet, History Channel, and Discovery
In 2010, her documentary “City Lax: An Urban Lacrosse Story” aired on ESPN, chronicling a lacrosse initiative in an urban school setting,
In 2013 “Blackfish” Premiered at Sundance; examined the orca Tilikum’s role in SeaWorld and trainer safety.
- Earned her a BAFTA nomination and became a cultural phenomenon—contributing to SeaWorld ending orca breeding and shows latimes.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5dornsife.usc.edu+5.
- Created the “Blackfish Effect,” a movement against captivity-driven marine attractions
Gemma Cubero del Barrio
Producer, Director & Writer at PBS
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Silver Circle Inductee”
Spanish-American documentary filmmaker and producer based in Los Angeles. With over 25 years of experience, she founded Talcual Films in 2006, aiming to create compelling, human-centered documentaries that explore universal themes of identity, resilience, and environmental change .
Gordon Quinn
Filmmaker and Founder of Kartemquin Films
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Silver Circle Inductee”
BIO COMING SOON!
Emmy Award Winning documentary filmmaker and the Artistic Director and co-founder of Kartemquin Films a Chicago-based production company renowned for its socially engaged, vérité-style documentaries. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1942, Quinn began his filmmaking journey as a University of Chicago student in the early 1960s. His 1963 short film, ’63 Boycott, which documented a citywide student protest against school segregation in Chicago, was recently shortlisted for an Academy Award, highlighting its enduring relevance.
James Carville
Political Consultant and Author
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Nominee”
He’s a well-known American political consultant, strategist, and media personality, often recognized for his colorful personality and sharp political commentary. He gained national prominence as the lead strategist for Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, helping Clinton win the presidency by focusing on economic issues — most famously encapsulated in the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid.”
Carville has been a frequent guest and commentator on news networks like CNN and MSNBC, and has also co-hosted political shows and podcasts.
He’s advised political campaigns in multiple countries including Bolivia, Brazil, and Israel.
He has also co-wrote several books with political commentary, including All’s Fair: Love, War, and Running for President with his wife, and We're Right, They're Wrong.
Jon Else
Documentary Filmmaker and Former Professor Emeritus at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient”
Emmy Award Winner & Academy Award Nominated Documentary filmmaker and Professor Emeritus at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, where he directed the documentary program from 1997 to 2014. He is renowned for producing and directing powerful, socially engaged films that explore complex historical and contemporary issues.
🎬 Career Highlights
The Day After Trinity (1980): An Academy Award-nominated documentary about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb.
Other notable works include Eyes on the Prize (1987), Cadillac Desert (1997), Sing Faster: The Stagehands’ Ring Cycle (2000), Wonders Are Many: The Making of Doctor Atomic (2008), and The Island President (2011):
Else has also worked as a cinematographer on numerous documentaries for major networks, including PBS, BBC, HBO, and Netflix, covering topics from civil rights to environmental issues. 📚 Current Work Else is currently producing a documentary about the California Gold Rush and continues to be involved in documentary filmmaking and education
Lester Holt
Dateline NBC & NBC Nightly News Anchor
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Nominee & Winner”
Lester Holt is a highly respected Emmy Award Winning American broadcast journalist, best known for his long tenure at NBC. He became the first African-American to solo anchor a U.S. weekday network nightly news broadcast.
He joined NBC in 2000 as correspondent and fill-in anchor
Co‑anchored Weekend Today (2003–2015) and anchored NBC Nightly News Weekend (2007–2015)
Became principal anchor of Dateline NBC in 2011
Interim weekday host of NBC Nightly News in 2015, then permanent anchor and managing editor (June 2015–May 30, 2025)
Moderated a Democratic presidential debate (Jan 2016) and the first Hillary Clinton–Donald Trump debate (Sept 2016
Marc Burstein
Former Senior Executive Producer & Mentor at ABC
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Gold Circle Inductee”
20x Emmy Winning Veteran television news executive who served as the Senior Executive Producer of Special Events at ABC News. He announced his retirement in December 2024, concluding a distinguished career that spanned over four decades. His final day with the network was January 31, 2025, following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The decision followed a cancer diagnosis, and he plans to continue contributing as a consultant and mentor for ABC
🧭 Career Highlights
Joined ABC News in the 1980s, initially working on Good Morning America and World News Tonight
Became the executive producer for special events coverage in 1997, leading the unit through major moments like 9/11, millennium broadcasts, and seven presidential elections
Instrumental in orchestrating "ABC 2000", a 24-hour live broadcast marking the new millennium
Oversaw extensive, commercial-free coverage during the 9/11 attacks
🎖️ Reputation & Legacy
Described by Diane Sawyer as “steady in the storm; creative and daring when it’s over… the sweetest sound in your ear” during live coverage
David Muir praised him:
“I don’t remember a time when Marc Burstein wasn’t in the control room… He has been the very best at what he does… I’m sure I will hear his voice in my ear long after he leaves.”
Marcia Smith
Filmmaker, Writer and Firelight Media Co-Founder
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Gold Circle Inductee”
Distinguished Emmy and Peabody Award Winning Writer, Filmmaker, and nonprofit executive renowned for her dedication to producing nonfiction stories that address racial injustices rooted in African American history and contemporary lived experiences. In 1998, she co-founded Firelight Media with her husband, acclaimed documentarian Stanley Nelson, to create a sustainable platform for producing and supporting films that amplify underrepresented voices. Under her leadership, Firelight Media has become a pivotal force in the documentary field, providing artistic and financial support to emerging filmmakers of color through initiatives like the Documentary Lab, Impact Campaign Fund, FRONTLINE/Firelight Investigative Journalism Fellowship, and the William Greaves Fund for mid-career filmmakers
Smith has co-written several impactful documentaries with Stanley Nelson, including Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities, Freedom Riders, Jonestown: The Life and Death of the Peoples Temple, and The Murder of Emmett Till. Her work on The Murder of Emmett Till earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination and the Writers Guild Award for Best Nonfiction Writing in 2003 . She is also set to serve as the writer for Firelight Media’s upcoming four-hour documentary series, Creating The New World, which will explore the transatlantic slave trade .
Mariana Van Zeller
National Geographic Journalist and Correspondent
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Nominee and Winner”
Note: Mariana received 29 Nominations for Trafficked, which set a Nat Geo record, to which she won four and previously earned five wins in 2024
She is currently the Host & Executive Producer of Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller on National Geographic and Hulu (5 seasons, 51 episodes, since 2020)
📺 Career Highlights
Began her journalism career in Portugal at SIC television before moving to the U.S. and covering 9/11 from New York
Worked on documentaries for PBS Frontline/World, Current TV’s Vanguard, and was a correspondent for Fusion and Vice
🔍 Reporting Focus
Investigates the “hidden third” of the economy: black, gray, and underground markets—ranging from drug trafficking and human organ trade to scams, militias, and more
Noted for her empathetic interviewing style: “I’m here to understand, not judge,” she emphasizes, building trust to access shadowy networks .
Martha Teichner
CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent & Journalist
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Gold Circle Inductee”
Acclaimed Emmy Award Winning CBS News Sunday Morning correspondent known for her in-depth storytelling on politics, culture, science, and human interest—she's held that role since December 1993. Her CBS News career began in 1977, and she has been based out of New York City for decades.
Worked in radio and TV at WJEF (Grand Rapids), WZZM, WTVJ (Miami), and WMAQ (Chicago) before joining CBS
🌍 Foreign Correspondent & War Reporting:
Based in CBS bureaus around the world:
London (1980–84, 1989–94)
Johannesburg (1987–89)
Dallas (1984–87), Atlanta (1977–80)
Covered major global events: Lebanon War, First Intifada, Yugoslav conflicts, Romanian Revolution, Maze Prison hunger strike, fall of apartheid, Persian Gulf War, DEA operations in Bolivia
Morgan Hawkins
D.C. International H.S. Filmmaker
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“NATAS Foundation Scholarship Recipient”
After racking up a slew of awards, accolades and film festival screenings as a high school student, Morgan Hawkins now has her sights set on a journalism and documentary filmmaking career. She earned widespread honors for a documentary she co-produced with Ajani Obaseki, profiling a man named Michael Woody, who was serving prison time for murder and burglary. The documentary highlighted a prison program that rehabilitates inmates through education, and the impact the program had on Woody's life.
The project was awarded Best Broadcast Feature Story at the All American High School Film Festival in New York, and won Best Non-fiction/Documentary Short at the Anacostia Youth Media Festival. She's a recent graduate of District of Columbia International School, where she studied news and documentary production and helped launch Dragon TV — the school's student news channel. She plans to attend Ithaca College in the fall, and pursue a career in broadcast journalism and documentary filmmaking. One day, she hopes to own her own production company.
The Douglas W. Mummert Scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a career in any aspect of the television industry with a focus on community service, and is administered by The NATAS Foundation.
Muta Ali Muhammad
Director & Filmmaker
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Presenter & Nominee”
Emmy and Image award nominated filmmaker of feature docs “Moviepass, Moviecrash” ✨“Cassius X: Becoming Ali” ✨”Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn”
Cinematic Focus
- His work consistently illuminates social justice issues and personal narratives. He’s also produced over 130 entertainment news segments and has credits on shows such as “After Floyd: The Year That Shook the World” and “Juneteenth: Together We Triumph”
Press & Media
- His films have aired on HBO, Smithsonian Channel, ABC, among others. He’s been featured across major outlets like ABC News, The New York Times, Variety, Vulture, The Wall Street Journal, Essence, and IndieWire
Negin Farsad
Comedian, Actress, Writer & Filmmaker
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Host”
Negin Farsad was named one of 50 Funniest Women by Huffington Post, named one of the 10 Best Feminist Comedians by Paper Magazine, and was selected as a TEDFellow for her work in social justice comedy.
She is the author of the recently released How To Make White People Laugh, a memoir-meets-social-justice-comedy manifesto which was nominated for the Thurber Prize for Humor and recommended by Oprah Magazine. Farsad is host of Fake the Nation, a political comedy podcast on the Earwolf network and she’s a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me. She appears on the current season of Nat Geo’s Year Million, the upcoming season of HBO’s High Maintenance, and the last season of Netflix’s Chelsea Handler Show.
She is also the director/writer/star of the rom-com 3rd Street Blackout, starring Janeane Garofalo, Ed Weeks, and John Hodgman (now available on Amazon). She has written for/appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, PBS, IFC, Nickelodeon and others. She is director/producer of the feature films The Muslims Are Coming! starring Jon Stewart, David Cross and Lewis Black and Nerdcore Rising starring Weird Al Yankovic (both available wherever movies are streamed/downloaded). She has written good-old fashioned articles for The Guardian, The Daily Beast, Oprah Magazine, Indiewire and others. She has sued New York State’s MTA over the right to put up funny posters about Muslims and WON.
She started her comedy career as a Cornell and Columbia-educated policy advisor for the City of New York.
Pierre Thomas
ABC News Journalist & Senior Justice Correspondent
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Nominee”
Emmy & Peabody Award Winning & 2024 Silver Circle Emmy Inductee Chief/Senior Justice Correspondent at ABC News, reporting across World News Tonight, Good Morning America, Nightline, This Week, ABC News Live, Radio, and Digital
Major stories covered:
- 9/11 terrorist attacks and aftermath
- Mueller investigation into former President Trump
- Pulse Nightclub shooting, Boston Marathon bombing
- Death of George Floyd and racial justice protests
- January 6 Capitol insurrection including exclusive interview with Officer Harry Dunn
Soledad O'Brien
Hearst Television Broadcast Journalist, TV Host, Documentarian, Philanthropist and Executive Producer
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“Nominee”
Emmy & Peabody Award Winner. Soledad began her career in radio and local TV, rising through NBC/MSNBC before joining CNN. She co-anchored American Morning (2003–2007) and later hosted Starting Point (2012–2013)
In 2016 she launched Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien, a nationally syndicated weekly political talk show produced by Hearst Television. However, the show is set to conclude its syndication run in August 2025 after ten seasons
She founded Starfish Media Group (aka Soledad O’Brien Productions) in 2013, focusing on social-issue documentaries on topics like race, class, the environment, and criminal justice
Her recent productions include The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks (Peabody-nominated, premiered at Tribeca) and Black and Missing (HBO), both award-winning
Tabatha Starcher
Head of Business Development at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“VIP Attendee”
Tabatha is an Emmy Award–winning media executive who currently serves as the Head of Business Development at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), overseeing major Emmy branches including Daytime, Sports, News & Documentary, and Children’s & Family.
Emmy Leadership:
- As Head of Business Development, she manages sponsorship portfolios and partnerships for Emmy shows, securing major collaborators such as Delta Air Lines, Amazon, Adidas, YouTube, NFL, WNBA, LEGO, Coca‑Cola, and more SoundCloud.
- Developed the first HBCU grant via the NATAS Foundation, funded by Coca‑Cola, inspired by her own educational challenges
Philanthropy & Mentorship:
- Lead voice in NATAS’s foundation efforts: scholarships, grants, and mentorship for underrepresented youth pursuing television careers
- Focuses on leveraging Emmy platforms to uplift small businesses, nonprofits, and minority-owned organizations
Talan Collins
Aspiring Journalist
Event: 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards I 6.25 & 6.26.2025
Location: Palladium, Times Square, NYC
“NATAS Foundation Scholarship Recipient”
The first time Talan Collins walked into a newsroom, he knew the sound: Phones ringing, keyboards clicking, pens tapping were the audio track of an urgency he carried in himself. It sounded like his own need to seek out the truth, and to air the points of view of voices seldom heard.
Talan recently graduated from Columbia River High School in Vancouver, Washington. He is the recipient of the Mike Wallace Scholarship, funded by CBS and administered by The NATAS Foundation.
In high school Talan joined a handful of students to change their school’s television news division to a multiplatform organization reaching thousands within and beyond the school’s walls. As anchor of The Rapids Report, Talan interviewed local leaders and state officials and moderated civic panels, looking through the lenses of school district issues and student concerns. His reporting, he says, made him feel empowered to “hold truth to power and advance meaningful dialog in my community.”
Talan will attend the George Washington University beginning in September of 2025
Rev. Al Sharpton
Civil Rights & Social Justice Activist, Baptist Minister, Radio Talk Show Host, and TV Personality,
Event: Jet Talk with Eric B “Behind The Scenes” I 6.20.2025
Location: Private Jet
Al Sharpton is an American civil rights activist, Baptist minister, television/radio talk show host, and founder of the National Action Network (NAN). He has been a prominent figure in U.S. politics and social justice movements since the 1980s.
Founder and president of the National Action Network (NAN), a civil rights organization focused on justice, police accountability, and economic empowerment.
Host of PoliticsNation on MSNBC, a political talk show.
Regular presence at high-profile protests and marches, particularly involving police brutality cases (e.g., George Floyd, Eric Garner).
Christopher Williams
R&B/Soul Music Artist & Actor
Event: Jet Talk with Eric B “Behind The Scenes” I 6.20.2025
Location: Private Jet
Renowned American R&B singer and actor, best known for his soulful baritone voice and early‑90s hits
He burst onto the scene in 1989 with his debut album Adventures in Paradise.
His Iconic Hit: “I’m Dreamin’”
Featured on the New Jack City soundtrack, this track topped Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip‑Hop Singles chart—his first and only #1 R&B hit
Film Appearances
Played Kareem Akbar in New Jack City (1991) alongside Wesley Snipes and Ice‑T; also performed in Gunmen and had a cameo in New York Undercover
Stage Career
During the 2000s, starred in numerous off‑Broadway gospel plays such as A Good Man Is Hard to Find, Men Cry in the Dark, and The Clean‑up Woman .
Curtis Sliwa
2025 Republican Mayoral Candidate and Guardian Angels Founder
Event: Jet Talk with Eric B “Behind The Scenes” I 6.20.2025
Location: Private Jet
Founder & CEO: Guardian Angels (founded 1977/1979 as a volunteer crime-prevention patrol in NYC subways)
Media Personality: Longtime radio talk show host on stations like WABC and syndicated nationally
Political Affiliation: 2021 & 2025 Republican NYC Mayoral Candidate
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels
Hip Hop Music Artist and member of RUN DMC
Event: Jet Talk with Eric B “Behind The Scenes” I 6.20.2025
Location: Private Jet
Trailblazing rapper, record producer, author, and philanthropist—best known as a founding member of iconic hip‑hop trio Run‑DMC.
He initially DJ’d under “Grandmaster Get High” but quickly transitioned to MCing, co-founding Run‑DMC in 1983 alongside Joseph “Run” Simmons and Jam Master Jay
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Run‑DMC in 2009; received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Eric B
Hip Hop Music Artist, Producer, Business Mogul & Talk Show Host
Event: Jet Talk with Eric B “Behind The Scenes” I 6.20.2025
Location: Private Jet
Rapper, record producer, and DJ from New York City. One half of the golden age hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, he formed the group in 1986 and served as its primary producer and DJ.
Their debut album, Paid in Full (1987) was named the greatest hip hop album of all time by MTV in 2006,and the duo were nominated in 2011 for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Chuck Schumer
New York State Senator
Event: 2025 National Puerto Rican Day Parade I 6.8.2025
Location: 5th Avenue I Manhattan, NY
“Parade Participant”
Chuck Schumer is the senior U.S. senator from New York, a position he has held since 1999. Born on November 23, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York, Schumer has been a prominent figure in American politics for decades. He served as Senate Majority Leader from 2021 to 2025 and has been the Senate Minority Leader since 2025
Geraldo Rivera
TV Personality, Journalist, Attorney, Author, and Political Commentator
Event: 2025 National Puerto Rican Day Parade I 6.8.2025
Location: 5th Avenue I Manhattan, NY
“Parade Participant”
He is known for his sensationalistic reporting and his tendency to include himself in stories.
He gained national fame with his late-night talk show Good Night America (1974–1977) and later with The Geraldo Rivera Show (1987–1998). In 1986, he hosted the infamous live special The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults, which ended in disappointment when the vaults contained nothing of value.
In February 2024, Rivera joined NewsNation as a correspondent-at-large, making appearances across the network's programming .
Ismael Malave
2025 NYC Comptroller Candidate
Event: 2025 National Puerto Rican Day Parade I 6.8.2025
Location: 5th Avenue I Manhattan, NY
“Parade Participant”
Ismael “Ish” Malavé is a candidate for New York City Comptroller in the 2025 municipal elections. Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and raised in the Bronx, Malavé has dedicated his life to public service and community engagement. He holds a BA in Economics from Lehman College and an MBA from Baruch College, both part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system.
Jumaane Williams
Activist and Politician
Event: 2025 National Puerto Rican Day Parade I 6.8.2025
Location: 5th Avenue I Manhattan, NY
“Parade Participant”
Activist and politician serving as the New York City Public Advocate since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party and a self-described democratic socialist, he previously represented the 45th District in the New York City Council from 2010 to 2019
Raymond Santana
Central Park Five/Exonerated Five member
Event: 2025 National Puerto Rican Day Parade I 6.8.2025
Location: 5th Avenue I Manhattan, NY
“Parade Participant”
He is a prominent advocate and entrepreneur best known as a member of the "Exonerated Five," a group of Black and Latino teenagers wrongfully convicted in the 1989 Central Park jogger case. Alongside Kevin Richardson, Antron McCray, Yusef Salaam, and Korey Wise, Santana was coerced into a false confession and spent five years in prison for a crime he did not commit
Yusef Salaam
Central Park Five/Exonerated Five member and NYC Council member
Event: 2025 National Puerto Rican Day Parade I 6.8.2025
Location: 5th Avenue I Manhattan, NY
“Parade Participant”
He is a New York City Council member representing District 9, encompassing Harlem and parts of Manhattanville, West Harlem, and East Harlem. Elected in 2023, he assumed office on January 1, 2024, succeeding Kristin Richardson Jordan. Salaam is widely recognized as one of the Exonerated Five—the group of Black and Latino teenagers wrongfully convicted in the 1989 Central Park jogger case. His conviction was vacated in 2002 after DNA evidence identified the actual perpetrator, Matias Reyes. In 2014, the City of New York settled a civil rights lawsuit brought by the Exonerated Five for $41 million .
bLAck pARty
Alternative/R&B/Soul Singer, Songwriter, and Producer.
Event: 2025 Governors Ball I 6.6.2025
Location: Flushing Meadows - Corona Park I Queens, NY
“Event Performer”
Malik Flint, known professionally as bLAck pARty, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist celebrated for his genre-blending style that fuses elements of R&B, soul, psychedelic funk, reggae, and dance music. Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, and now based in Los Angeles, his music reflects a rich tapestry of influences, from Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley to Sade and Tupac
He has toured and opened for artists like MGK, Big K.R.I.T., Bush, and Nappy Roots.
Dogpark
Indie Rock Band
Event: 2025 Governors Ball I 6.6.2025
Location: Flushing Meadows - Corona Park I Queens, NY
“Event Performer”
Dogpark is an emerging indie rock band that originated at the University of Richmond in 2023. What began as a mix of jazz and a cappella enthusiasts evolved into a dynamic group known for their energetic live performances and catchy original music. The band comprises Eamon Moore (lead vocals), Christian Conte (drums), Declan Harris (lead guitar), Billy Apostolou (guitar), and Will Harford (bass/vocals).
Dogpark has gained significant attention for their live shows, including a 35-date headlining tour titled "Breaking in America 2024," which ran from September to December 2024 . They have also opened for notable acts such as The All-American Rejects and performed at festivals like Iron Blossom and Mighty Roots Music Festival.
Joe Nicchi
CEO & Founder of CVT Soft Serve
Event: 2025 Governors Ball I 6.6.2025
Location: Flushing Meadows - Corona Park I Queens, NY
“Food Vendor”
CVT Soft Serve participated as the official soft served ice cream vendor at the 2025 Governors Ball
CVT Soft Serve is a beloved Los Angeles-based ice cream brand known for its nostalgic, creamy soft serve served from retrofitted Mister Softee trucks. Founded in 2014 by Joe Nicchi, CVT stands for Chocolate, Vanilla, and Twist—the only three flavors they offer. Their minimalist approach and commitment to quality have garnered a loyal following and earned them accolades as one of LA's best food trucks.
In April 2024, CVT Soft Serve announced a partnership with Live Nation, becoming the first official ice cream partner at Live Nation’s amphitheaters across the U.S. This collaboration aimed to bring their soft-serve ice cream, packaged in innovative resealable pouches, to fans at concerts and festivals. While the partnership was highlighted in the press release, specific details about CVT Soft Serve's participation in the 2025 Governors Ball were not explicitly mentioned.
Adam Sharp
President and CEO of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"VIP Attendee”
He currently serves as the President and CEO of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, overseeing the annual presentation of the coveted Emmy® Awards for Children’s & Family, Daytime, Sports, and News & Documentary television, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.
From 2010 through 2016, Sharp was Head of News, Government and Elections at Twitter, advising journalists, news organizations, candidates, and government officials in more than 20 nations.
Sharp served U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., from 2004 to 2009, first as a spokesman and later as Deputy Chief of Staff. He has also held leadership roles at NBC News and C-SPAN, is currently a board member of the National Press Foundation, and is a former President of the bipartisan U.S. Senate Press Secretaries Association.
Andrew Hawkins
ESPN Sports Anchor & Former NFL Player
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Nominee”
Andrew is a former NFL wide receiver who has transitioned into a multifaceted career in media, technology, and entertainment. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and briefly for the New England Patriots, also spending two seasons with the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL. Notably, Hawkins served as a team captain for both the Bengals and Browns
He's a founding anchor of the Emmy-nominated SportsCenter on Snapchat and has since appeared on various ESPN shows, including NFL Live, Get Up, First Take, and SportsCenter.
He's also a 2x Emmy Award-nominated on-air talent (Outstanding Personality – Emerging On-Air Talent 2021), Oscar-winning producer (Hair Love 2020), and Shorty Award-winning personality & producer (Best Twitter Video 2020).
Craig Borsari
UFC Chief Content Officer and Executive Producer
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Nominee”
After UFC secured plans to host its Mexican Independence Day-themed UFC 306 at the immersive Las Vegas Sphere, it was up to Borsari to oversee production of the venue’s first live sports competition, which ultimately topped $20 million in production costs.
Borsari coordinated a months-long effort, and a team of more than 300, to curate content featured on the Sphere’s 160,000-square-foot screen and develop innovative methods to bring at-home viewers into the venue. That included the use of drones, specialty cameras, directional microphones and an innovative network of light fixtures installed behind the Sphere’s interior screen of LED panels.
All told, the event — ESPN’s first 1080p UFC broadcast — set a multitude of records, and its $22 million in gross revenue set a high-water mark for both UFC and the Sphere.
Dan Patrick
Sportscaster, Radio Personality & Actor
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Nominee”
He hosts The Dan Patrick Show broadcast on radio on Premiere Radio Networks and streaming on Peacock. He co-hosted NBC's Football Night in America and serves as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. He worked at ESPN for 18 years, where he often anchored the weeknight and Sunday 11 p.m. edition of SportsCenter. He is unrelated to his partner Bill Patrick at SportsCenter. He is also the host of the podcast "Dan Patrick Takes a Gamble", highlighting the world of sports wagering.
David Hill
Former President of Fox Sports
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient”
Australian-born American Emmy Award-winning sports producer and executive, network chief, and now critically acclaimed independent producer. Hill has served as executive producer on many of the world's most prominent television programs, from the Oscars to the Super Bowl to American Idol, and holds numerous patents for production innovations. His creations include football's on-field first-down marker and the now ubiquitous constant score and clock graphic (commonly known as the Fox Box).
He served as the president of Fox Sports from 1993 to 2000, and as a senior EVP of 21st Century Fox for twenty-four years,
Eli Velazquez
Former Executive Vice President of Sports at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Gold & Silver Circle Inductee”
He led Telemundo Deportes to new heights, establishing it as an award-winning sports division renowned for delivering engaging, high quality, record-breaking content.
He was responsible for sports production, programming, rights acquisitions, talent development, operations, and content, Eli shaped Telemundo’s broadcast landscape for major sports events, collaborating closely with NBC Sports and Peacock to bring the best of global sports to Spanish-speaking audiences.
Fred Anthony Smith, Kijafa Vick & Michael Vick “Evolution of The Black Quarterback”
Fred Anthony Smith (Director/Producer), Kijafa Vick (Executive Producer) & Michael Vick (Host)
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Nominees”
Evolution of The Black Quarterback follows retired NFL QB Michael Vick exploring the history of Black quarterbacks, celebrating their progress and envisioning the future through interviews with influential Black QBs.
- Anthony Smith
He is known for The L.A. Marathon (2019), NFL 360 (2017) and Black Comedy in America (2024). FredAnthony has been married to Rhonda Richards-Smith since 2003. Awards. 1 win & 3 nominations total
- Kijafa Vick
She is known for Untitled Michael Vick/FredAnthony Smith Project, Baller Wives (2017) and The Michael Vick Project (2010). She has been married to Michael Vick since 30 June 2012. They have three children.
- Michael Vick
American college football coach and former player who is the head football coach at Norfolk State University. He played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, where he became the league's first quarterback to rush for 1,000 yards in a season and was the all-time leader in quarterback rushing yards at the time of his retirement. Vick played college football at Virginia Tech, where he won the Archie Griffin Award as a freshman, and was selected first overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2001 NFL draft. During his six years with the Falcons, he was named to three Pro Bowls and led the team to two playoff runs, one division title, and an NFC Championship Game appearance.
Greg Olsen
Former NFL Tight End and current NFL analyst for FOX Sports
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Nominee”
Following his retirement from the NFL, he began his broadcasting career with Fox Sports in 2021. He was initially paired with Kevin Burkhardt as the network's No. 1 announcing team, but was recently moved to the No. 2 team with Joe Davis after Tom Brady joined Fox Sports as an analyst.
Jamie Erdahl
NFL Network and CBS Sports Reporter
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Presenter & Nominee”
She currently serves as one of the hosts of Good Morning Football on NFL Network. She was formerly the lead sideline reporter for the SEC on CBS, teaming up with Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson. Erdahl also covers the NCAA men's basketball tournament for CBS/TNT Sports. She joined the company in 2014 and contributes to CBS Sports Network as a studio host.
Julian Sierra Robinson
9x Emmy Award Winning Film Producer
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Nominee”
As a Producer and Editor, he has 8 feature films including SXSW FESTIVAL FILMS "Decoding Deepak” AND “THE PRICE.” “AMIRA & SAM”
WON 9 AUDIENCE AWARDS INCLUDING BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE AT THE SEATTLE AND NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVALS. “ALL SUMMERS END” PLAYED AT THE SANTA BARBARA AND SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVALS.
5 EMMY NOMINATIONS FOR TELEVISON, INCLUDING CURRENT TV’S “TV FREE BURNING MAN,” ABC’S DAYTIME EMMY-NOMINATED “EVERYDAY HEALTH” AND “RECIPE REHAB.” CURRENT TV’S “THE OXYCONTIN EXPRESS”
WON A PEABODY AWARD IN 2009. “AGENTS OF CHANGE” WAS PART OF AN EMMY-NOMINATED SERIES IN 2019. in 2022, co-executive produced and edited the PILOT episode of “WWE EVIL,” narrated by john cena. COMING IN 2024, EDITOR OF “GAME 7” FOR AMAZON SPORTS.
Kenan Thompson
Actor & Comedian
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Presenter & Nominee”
He has been a cast member on Saturday Night Live since 2003, making him the show's longest-running cast member. He was also the first regular cast member born after the show's 1975 premiere. Thompson is known for his early roles in Good Burger, D2: The Mighty Ducks, and the TV shows All That and Kenan & Kel. In 2024,
Luke Wahl
Vice President of Unscripted Nickelodeon
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Nominee”
Before his tenure at Nickelodeon, Wahl had a diverse career in digital media. He served as Head of Video at Gear Patrol, a men's lifestyle publication and content studio. Prior to that, he contributed to the launch of Sports Illustrated’s OTT service and worked as an Executive Producer for Yahoo! News with Katie Couric. He also held roles at AwesomenessTV and served as showrunner and co-executive producer for Embassy Row’s "TakePart Live" on Pivot TV
Nate Burleson
Television host, football commentator, and former football player
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Nominee”
He played professionally as a wide receiver in the National Football League. Playing college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack, he earned first-team All-American honors in 2002.
Nate can now be seen on CBS Mornings and NFL Today
Noah & Ian Eagle
Father & Son Sportscasters
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Nominees”
- Noah Eagle
Sportscaster. The son of sportscaster Ian Eagle, he is a play-by-play broadcaster for NBC Sports, calling primarily football games for the Big Ten Conference and National Football League, as well as basketball for the Big Ten, Big East Conference, National Basketball Association, and at the Summer Olympic Games. He is also a play-by-play announcer for the Tennis Channel, Brooklyn Nets, and NFL games airing on Nickelodeon and Netflix.
Previously, Eagle was a play-by-play announcer for the French Open, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, and the Los Angeles Clippers.
- Ian Eagle
Sports announcer. He calls NBA, NFL, and college basketball games on CBS, TNT, and TBS, as well as Brooklyn Nets games on the YES Network and French Open tennis for Tennis Channel. Other announcing experiences include Army–Navy football games, boxing, and NCAA track and field for CBS.
Richard Sherman
Amazon Prime Sports Analyst & Former NFL Player
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Nominee”
Richard is a former NFL cornerback, Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowler during his playing career. Sherman's 37 interceptions rank among the league's best during his tenure. He was a cornerstone of the Seahawks' "Legion of Boom," a defense that led the NFL in pass defense in 2013 and 2014. His leadership was instrumental in Seattle's victory in Super Bowl XLVIII
After retiring in 2021 he transitioned into a broadcasting career, joining Amazon Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" coverage as a pregame, halftime, and postgame analyst. He collaborates with Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez, bringing his defensive expertise and engaging commentary to the NFL audience. He also co-host FS1's "Undisputed" alongside Skip Bayless. Sherman is expected to appear in 50–100 episodes of "Undisputed" per year, primarily during the football season.
Roy Wood Jr.
Stand Up Comedian & Actor
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Host”
He first became well known for his correspondent appearances on The Daily Show. Wood has been hosting the American adaptation of the news and entertainment panel show Have I Got News for You on CNN since September 2024.
Ryan Clark
ESPN Sports Broadcaster & Former NFL Player
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Nominee”
Ryan Clark is a former NFL safety turned prominent sports media personality. After retiring from football in 2015 (NY Giants, Pittsburg Steelers & Washington Redskins), he joined ESPN as an NFL analyst, contributing to shows like NFL Live, First Take, Get Up, and SportsCenter. His insightful commentary and engaging presence earned him the 2023 Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Personality/Studio Analyst
In addition to his work at ESPN, Clark co-hosts the podcast The Pivot with fellow former NFL players Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder. The podcast has gained popularity for its in-depth interviews and candid conversations with athletes.
Clark also hosts Inside the NFL, the iconic weekly NFL program produced by NFL Films, which airs on The CW Network.
Scott Van Pelt
Sportscaster & Sports Talk Show Host
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Presenter & Nominee”
Scott Van Pelt is a prominent American sportscaster and television personality, best known for his work with ESPN. Born on July 9, 1966, in Brookeville, Maryland, he has been a fixture in sports broadcasting for over three decades.
He joined ESPN in 2001 as the network’s lead professional golf reporter. He quickly became a SportsCenter anchor and later co-hosted ESPN Radio's Tirico and Van Pelt. In 2009, he launched The Scott Van Pelt Show, which was later rebranded as SVP & Russillo in 2012 before concluding in 2015 when he transitioned to hosting the midnight edition of SportsCenter
As a former Golf Channel anchor, Van Pelt continues to be a central figure in ESPN's golf coverage, including major tournaments like The Masters and The Open Championship.
In August 2023, he was named host of Monday Night Countdown, ESPN's pregame show for Monday Night Football, alongside analysts Ryan Clark and Marcus Spears .
He also hosts the SVPod podcast, offering insights into sports and media.
Tony Santomauro
MLB Network Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Gold & Silver Circle Inductee”
Santomauro, the former Vice President of the Miss Universe Organization, is responsible for directing the financial and administrative services and components in order to build and grow the MLB Network.
Santomauro brings with him nine years of business planning experience while with the Miss Universe Organization, where he was responsible for all financial and strategic planning that ensured the development and growth of the company.
Prior to his work with the Miss Universe Organization, Santomauro spent nine years as the Director of Finance for CBS Sports. During his time at CBS, Santomauro handled day to day finance and business planning functions as well as supported live special events including the 1994 and 1998 Winter Olympics.
Tracy Wolfson
Sportscaster for CBS Sports
Event: 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards I 5.20.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Nominee”
Tracy Wolfson is an eight-time Emmy Award-nominated reporter for CBS Sports and two-time recipient of the Sports Emmy for Outstanding Sideline Reporter (2024, 2025). She was named THE NFL ON CBS’s lead game reporter in May 2014 and once again teams with the lead announce team of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo on THE NFL ON CBS’s top game each week, as well as CBS Sports’ Thanksgiving games, the AFC Playoffs and the AFC Championship Game. Wolfson was on the sidelines as lead reporter for Super Bowl LVIII (2024), Super Bowl LV (2021), Super Bowl LIII (2019), Super Bowl 50 (2016) and also serves as the lead reporter for CBS Sports’ coverage of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship. She has been the lead reporter on the Final Four since 2008.
Additionally, Wolfson serves as a panelist on CBS Sports' WE NEED TO TALK, the first-ever nationally-televised all-women sports show.
Charlie Tahan
Actor
Event: “Things Like This” Red Carpet Movie Premiere I 5.8.2025
Location: AMC Lincoln Square 13, NYC
"Cast Member / Role: Kenny”
Starting as a child actor, with appearances in the 2007 films American Loser and I Am Legend, he has progressed through teen and adult roles. Some of his other known roles, he has appeared in “A Complete Unknown” (2025 Academy Award Nominated Film), “Ozark”, “Charlie St. Cloud”, “Burning Bright”, “Super Dark Times” and much more..
Danny Chavarriaga
Actor
Event: “Things Like This” Red Carpet Movie Premiere I 5.8.2025
Location: AMC Lincoln Square 13, NYC
"Producer & Cast Member / Role: Peter”
Actor, Musician and The Films Producer. He is also the VP of Malibu, Bro Productions, that was founded by Max Talisman.
Jake Reiner
Actor & Former News Anchor
Event: “Things Like This” Red Carpet Movie Premiere I 5.8.2025
Location: AMC Lincoln Square 13, NYC
"Executive Producer & Cast Member / Role: Warren”
Jake Reiner is the third generation of Hollywood comedy legends. The Los Angeles-born son of a famous actor/director, Rob Reiner, and grandson of another, Carl Reiner, initially opted not to become an actor in favor of working in TV news. From 2013-2023, he was a general assignment reporter, sports reporter and anchor for KION (Salinas), KPRC (Houston) and KCBS (Los Angeles). He was acting part-time in Los Angeles when he left KCBS in 2023 and decided to pursue his true passion, following in his grandfather’s and father’s iconic footsteps.
Joey Pollari
Actor
Event: “Things Like This” Red Carpet Movie Premiere I 5.8.2025
Location: AMC Lincoln Square 13, NYC
"Cast Member / Lead Role: Zack Mandel”
Max is an Actor, musician, and director who became well known for his role as Eric Tanner on ABC's second season of American Crime, and in 2018, appeared in the film Love, Simon, as Lyle, one of Simon's potential boyfriends. In 2020, Pollari released his debut album, About Men.
Margaret Berkowitz
Actress
Event: “Things Like This” Red Carpet Movie Premiere I 5.8.2025
Location: AMC Lincoln Square 13, NYC
"Cast Member / Role: Chloe”
Actress, model, and producer based in Los Angeles. She is an alumna of The University of Oxford and NYU's Tisch School of The Arts
Max Talisman
Actor, Director, Writer & Producer
Event: “Things Like This” Red Carpet Movie Premiere I 5.8.2025
Location: AMC Lincoln Square 13, NYC
"Director, Writer, Producer & Cast Member / Lead Role: Zack Anthony”
Multi-talented actor, writer, singer, and director. Born and raised in Washington DC, Talisman started acting on stage at age 8 and professionally at 12. They made their TV debut in 2016 on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and their film debut in 2017's Super Dark Times. Talisman is also known for their roles in The Blacklist and Search Party.
They are the founder of Malibu Bro Productions
Revry Co-Founders Damian Pelliccione & Christopher Rodriguez
Event: “Things Like This” Red Carpet Movie Premiere I 5.8.2025
Location: AMC Lincoln Square 13, NYC
"Invited VIP Guests”
Revry, the LGBTQ+ community's go-to streaming platform, is your destination for a diverse array of queer movies, TV shows, music, and beyond – all available for free!
Sweaty Eddie
Drag performer, Visual Artist, and Animator
Event: “Things Like This” Red Carpet Movie Premiere I 5.8.2025
Location: AMC Lincoln Square 13, NYC
"Invited VIP Guests”
Eddie is best known from his audition in Season 18 of America’s Got Talent. His audition was briefly shown, consisting of long-armed sandwich making while giggling uncontrollably. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell all buzzed the act. All 4 judges voted "No", eliminating him from the competition.
While gaining recognition in the drag scene. He is known for his distinct character and unique perspective, and has performed at events like Sasha Velour's NightGowns.
Sydney Elise Johnson
Actress
Event: “Things Like This” Red Carpet Movie Premiere I 5.8.2025
Location: AMC Lincoln Square 13, NYC
"Cast Member / Role: Anna”
She can be seen in the CBS series The Equalizer and the NBC series Law & Order: SVU. She also appears in Run the World on STARZ and plays a leading role in the BET feature Running Out of Time, which is currently streaming on all services, including Netflix and Amazon. While earning her BFA in Acting from Emerson College, Sydney trained at London Shakespeare’s The Globe, The National Theatre Institute, Matt Newton Studios, HB Studios and many more while also delving in other developing other skills like directing and producing plays such as Fefu and her Friends and Chekhovs' Three Sisters. Sydney is represented by Stewart Talent.
Tabitha Pease
Production Designer
Event: “Things Like This” Red Carpet Movie Premiere I 5.8.2025
Location: AMC Lincoln Square 13, NYC
"Production Designer”
She collaboratively designs environments where a story can thrive and the audience can be enraptured seamlessly into the narrative. She’s passionate about bringing stories to life, blending her expertise in production design, scenic design, interior design, and architecture.
Her experience spans film, television, theatre, and special events nationwide, where she consistently delivers impactful and visually compelling designs. She excels in adapting to different mediums, bringing a cohesive vision to each project, and ensuring that every visual element captivates and engages the audience.
Trisha Jeffrey
Actress
Event: “Things Like This” Red Carpet Movie Premiere I 5.8.2025
Location: AMC Lincoln Square 13, NYC
"Cast Member / Role: Roxie”
Trisha is a talent who "captivates the audience", playing diverse roles across the world and on Broadway.
With a Jeff Nomination for Best Actress in A Musical, Trisha Jeffrey is the proud recipient of a Black Theatre Alliance Award and a Broadway World Chicago Award for her portrayal of Celie in the Mercury Theatre Chicago production of The Color Purple.
Trisha's Broadway and international tours include Rent, Sister Act, and Motown The Musical, and her regional credits include Caroline or Change, Once On This Island and Jekyll and Hyde. In New York, she was seen in the new musicals Loveless Texas, Trio, and many others. Her Broadway credits include Rent, All Shook Up! and Motown The Musical, where she originated the role of Mary Wilson, also often seen as Diana Ross; but without a doubt, her Broadway debut as Crystal, one of the highly acclaimed Urchins in the New Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors continues to be one of her favorite times on stage.
Abby Phillip
CNN News Anchor
Event: 2025 Time 100 Gala l 4.24.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Event VIP Guest”
American CNN news anchor who anchors CNN NewsNight and CNN Saturday Morning Table for Five. She previously worked for Politico covering the Obama White House, The Washington Post as a national political reporter, and ABC News as a digital reporter for politics.
Arianna Huffington
Author, Syndicated Columnist and Businesswoman
Event: 2025 Time 100 Gala l 4.24.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Event VIP Guest”
Greek American author, syndicated columnist and businesswoman. She is a co-founder of HuffPost, the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, and the author of fifteen books. She has been named to Time magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list
Bobbi Brown
Make-Up Artist & Business Mogul
Event: 2025 Time 100 Gala l 4.24.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Event Honoree / Time Magazine’s Icon of The Year”
American professional make-up artist, author, and the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. She created ten natural-shade lipsticks which according to Entrepreneur "revolutionized the beauty industry".She has written nine books about beauty and wellness.In 2025, Time magazine listed her as one of the world's 100 most influential people.
After leaving Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in 2016, she launched Beauty Evolution, LLC, and became certified as a health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.Brown also started a line of beauty-inspired wellness products.[and launched a second beauty line, Jones Road, in 2020. Brown curates an editorial website. She and her husband Steven Plofker redesigned The George, a boutique hotel located in Montclair, New Jersey.
Holly Zuelle
Actress
Event: 2025 Time 100 Gala l 4.24.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Event Guest”
American actress, model, writer and digital artist. Holly can currently be seen on the Hulu/Disney+/Duplass Brothers Productions series Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal in Episode 4, "Jersey Witch Hunt", Amazon Studios The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Law & Order SVU.
Josh Koskoff
Attorney
Event: 2025 Time 100 Gala l 4.24.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Event Honoree / Time Magazine’s Innovator of The Year”
Koskoff represented nine families of Sandy Hook Elementary School victims (Newtown, CT), who agreed to a $73 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit against defunct gunmaker Remington.
Kwame Onwuachi
Celebrity Chef & Restaurateur
Event: 2025 Time 100 Gala l 4.24.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Event Honoree / Time Magazine’s Innovator of The Year”
American chef based in New York City, New York. He has opened or owned several restaurants including Shaw Bijou, Kith and Kin, and Tatiana. A published author and restaurateur, he also appeared as a contestant on Top Chef in 2015.
Nok Suntaranon
Celebrity Chef & Restaurateur
Event: 2025 Time 100 Gala l 4.24.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Event Honoree / Time Magazine’s Innovator of The Year”
Thai chef and owner of Kalaya in Philadelphia. In 2023, she received the James Beard Foundation Award for best chef, Mid-Atlantic.
Padma Lakshmi
New York Times bestselling author, Emmy-nominated producer, and television personality.
Event: 2025 Time 100 Gala l 4.24.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Event VIP Guest”
New York Times bestselling author, Emmy-nominated producer, and television personality. She's best known for hosting and executive producing the Bravo cooking competition show Top Chef from 2006–2023. She also created and hosts the Hulu docuseries Taste the Nation, which explores the American palate through immigrant and indigenous communities.
Raquel Willis
Author, Journalist and Black Trans Activist
Event: 2025 Time 100 Gala l 4.24.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Event Honoree / Time Magazine’s Icon of The Year”
African American writer, editor, and transgender rights activist. She is a former national organizer for the Transgender Law Center and the former executive editor of Out magazine. Her memoir, The Risk It Takes To Bloom, was published in November 2023.
Yoshiki
Japanese Musician, Songwriter, Composer, Record producer, Film Director, and Fashion Designer.
Event: 2025 Time 100 Gala l 4.24.2025
Location: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center I Manhattan, NYC
"Event Honoree / Time Magazine’s Icon of The Year”
He is best known as the leader of the visual kei rock bands X Japan and the Last Rockstars, for which he is the drummer, pianist, and main songwriter.
He is the first Japanese artist to have his hand- and footprints memorialized at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. He recently donated half a million dollars to support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year, benefiting seven organizations.
Big Scott
Renowned Event Producer, Promoter & Owner of Big Scott Entertainment
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest”
Big Scott Entertainment has been instrumental in the hottest corporate, sports and entertainment events for over 30 plus years. Founded by Scott “Big Scott” Shepherd, his mission was to promote sports, entertainment and fundraising events that would stimulate the economy and enhance the image of the South Jersey area as an event destination, thus provide outstanding entertainment opportunities for its local citizens. His experience also encompassed strategic planning, marketing, fundraising, and communications, so he relied on his strong work ethic to make Big Scott Entertainment a huge success. Scott is single-handedly responsible for bringing some of the biggest A-list celebrities, athletes, entertainers and philanthropist to the South Jersey area.
Bobby Bown
R&B/Soul Music Artist
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest & Performer”
Bobby is a singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer who helped pioneer new jack swing, a fusion of R&B and hip hop. Known for hits like "Don't Be Cruel" and "Humpin' Around", Brown won a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Every Little Step" from his 1992 album Bobby. Brown's music blends swing beats, raps, and melodies, and includes the singles "My Prerogative" and "Every Little Step".
He is also famously known as a member of the R&B/Soul Legendary Group “New Edition”
Dave Huie
Two Dollar Dave, Vio/k Marketing Group, PowHERful. Founder of UNK NBA & Founding Partner of DADA & Erika Lynn Huie Downs Foundation
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Birthday Honoree”
Dave is now embarking on a new venture as the Co-Host of a new Podcast entitled “Just The $2 of Us” with Hip Hop Legend, Chubb Rock
DJ Wiz
DJ & Music Producer
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest”
DJ WIZ ™ (a.k.a. Mark “WIZ” Eastmond) is a Hip-Hop icon and a graduate of hip- hop’s classic era who broke onto the rap scene in 1988 as the DJ mix-master for one of the genres most revered and popular groups, KID ‘N’ PLAY. While throughout the 90’s, KID ‘N’ PLAY along with DJ WIZ™ continued to make their mark on the music industry on the road, touring with the likes of Salt ‘n’ Pepa, Queen Latifah, Public Enemy, MC Hammer, Big Daddy Kane, Digital Underground, Bobby Brown, Guy, Heavy D and the Boyz, N.W.A, J.J Fad, Too Short and Naughty By Nature.
He is the founder/owner of a company and brand called THE VIDEO MIX PARTY™. THE VIDEO MIX PARTY™ actually “mixes and scratches” music videos LIVE in real-time, using the newest audio-visual technology, combining the video classic hits of the past with today’s popular music videos. DJ WIZ™ and The Video Mix Party™ have been utilized for corporate parties and events in brand marketing for advertisers and companies that want to feature products in the marketplace while entertaining the crowd with the hottest music videos.
Eric Price
CIBC Managing Director and Head of U.S. Capital Markets
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest”
Eric Price joined CIBC Capital Markets in 2009. He is currently Managing Director and Head, U.S. Capital Markets. Having built the U.S. desks for equity derivatives, commodity index, private placement and more, Mr. Price specializes across the platform at U.S. Capital Markets.
Mr. Price has extensive Capital Markets expertise. Prior to joining CIBC, Mr. Price managed institutional sales at AIG London 6 years. From there, he spent many years as Head of U.S. Institutional Foreign Exchange Sales at other competing firms in the U.S.
Greg Nice
Hip Hop Music Artist
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest & Performer”
Greg Nice is a part of the Hip Hop Legendary duo “Nice & Smooth” Nice & Smooth is an East Coast hip hop duo from New York City that consists of Gregory O. "Greg Nice" Mays and Darryl O. "Smooth B" Barnes. The duo released four albums between 1989 and 1997.
Their first collaborative appearance was on the single "Dope on a Rope"/"Skill Trade" on Strange Family Records in 1987. On the strength of that underground single they managed a guest spot on the song "Pimpin Ain't Easy" by Big Daddy Kane on his 1989 album It's a Big Daddy Thing.
Joeski Love
Hip Hop Music Artist
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest & Performer”
He is best known his platinum-selling 1986 single “Pee Wee’s Dance,” whose trademark hook, based on a key-switched interpolation of “Tequila,” has been sampled numerous times, Joeski Love was originally part of a hip-hop group that was signed by Vince Davis to his Elektra-disributed Vintertainment label. After the group disbanded, Love stayed on with Davis, who produced “Pee Wee’s Dance’ as well as another single, “Say Joe” b/w “My Girl.” A chance meeting with producer Hank Shocklee caused Love to team up with Salt-n-Pepa producer Hurby Azor, who aided Love with his 1990 debut effort for Columbia Records, “Joe Cool.” To date, this is his only album.
Mikey D
Hip Hop Music Artist
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest & Performer”
He is famously known for being a lead member of the groups Mikey D & The L.A. Posse and Main Source. As a member of Main Source, he replaced Large Professor,[4] who parted ways with the group due to business differences. In 1994, he appeared on Main Source's second album, Fuck What You Think, as the lead MC.
Milk Dee
Hip Hop Music Artist
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest & Performer”
Milk Dee came to prominence as one half of the ground breaking hip-hop duo Audio Two. In the late 80’s he scored with the classic hit Top Billin' which Rolling Stone Magazine lists as one of the top 50 hip-hop songs of all time. Top Billin’ has been sampled over 200 times across the musical spectrum by artist including Jay-Z, Kanye West, 50 cent, Mary J. Blige, Notorious B.I.G, R. Kelly, Ne-Yo and P. Diddy, to name a few.
Along with a successful rap career, Milk also has a stellar career as a producer working with artist such as MC Lyte, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Bilge and Sinead O’Connor. He also produced the multi-platinum worldwide smash single “Fuck It (I Don’t Want You Back)” by Eamon.
Rahzel
Hip Hop Music Artist, Voice Actor & Beatboxer
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest & Performer”
Rahzel is a 3 x Grammy Award winning Vocal Percussionist and Voice Actor. He is best known for an ability to sing or rap while simultaneously beatboxing, as evidenced in his performances of "Iron Man" and his signature song "If Your Mother Only Knew", a hidden track on Make the Music 2000. His talents are showcased in various solo projects as well as on Ben Harper's 2000 single "Steal My Kisses." He also provided his own voice on video games SSX and SSX Tricky, as well as the EA Sports BIG logo from 2000 to 2008. Rahzel was featured on the album True Love by Toots and the Maytals, which won the Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Reggae Album, and showcased many notable musicians.
Ronnie Devoe
R&B/Soul Music Artist
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest & Performer”
Ronnie is famously known as one of the members of the R&B/pop group New Edition, and the R&B/hip hop group Bell Biv DeVoe.
Supreme
Urban Legend
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest”
Member of the Laurelton, Queens crew “Boom Bash” and childhood friend of Dave Huie.
Tajiri Swindell & Sukari Barnes
Wife & Sister-In -Law to the late Hip Hop Legend Kangol Kid
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guests”
Kangol Kid hip hop producer, songwriter, break dancer, and emcee. Kangol is best known as a member of the old school hip hop group UTFO.
Kangol Kid was the first hip-hop artist to endorse a product through his official sponsorship with Kangol headwear.His signature hat has been inducted into the Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Kangol Kid is considered to be one of the "pioneers of hip-hop".
Terrence Floyd
Civil Rights Activist & brother to the late “George Floyd”
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest”
George Floyd was an African-American man who was murdered by a white police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an arrest made after a store clerk suspected Floyd had used a counterfeit twenty-dollar bill, on May 25, 2020. Derek Chauvin, one of four police officers who arrived on the scene, knelt on Floyd's neck and back for over nine minutes, fatally asphyxiating him. After his murder, a series of protests against police brutality, especially towards black people, quickly spread globally and across the United States. His dying words, "I can't breathe", became a rallying slogan.
Tyesha Montford
Dave Huie’s Better Half
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest”
Tyesha was the event Organizer and curator for Dave Huie’s 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration
Clear Touch
Freestyle Music Group
Event: Birthday Celebration for Frankie Cutlass l 1.18.2025
Location: Paradise Island I Staten Island, NYC
"Event Performer”
Born and raised in the Bronx, John Sanchez, KC Rodriguez and Angel Solis formed Clear Touch.
The success of Clear Touch began in the Mid 90’s when their hits from their self-titled album "Surrender Your Love" and "Fallen Angel" hit the Billboard music charts. "Surrender" topped the charts in only a matter of weeks.
On a different side of this artistic spectrum, Clear Touch can be seen in the movie “Living in Paradise”. They have performed at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem as well as performed The National Anthem at Major Sports Events including live on HBO for the Michael Grant and Andrew Golata Fight, The New York Yankees, New York Knicks, New York Nets, and New Jersey Red Dogs, and Clubs and Arena’s all over the states.
Dr. Yolanda Ragland
Podiatric Surgeon
Event: 55th Private Celebrity Birthday Celebration for Dave Huie aka $2 Dave l 4.13.2025
Location: Dear Brooklyn I Brooklyn, NYC
"Event Guest”
Dr. Yolanda Ragland is the 1st & Only Black Female Podiatric Surgeon, to whom owns a practice specializing in fixing Bunions & Hammer Toes.
She is the creator and founder of Fix Your Feet Products and Pumps For A Purpose.
Fascination
Freestyle Music Artist
Event: Birthday Celebration for Frankie Cutlass l 1.18.2025
Location: Paradise Island I Staten Island, NYC
"Event Performer”
Born as Elsie Rodriguez in The Bronx, New York, Fascination, has always dreamed that one day she would be a successful recording artist. With that in her mind, she studied music, drama, and dance. Her love for dancing is what actually gave Fascination her big break in the Freestyle business. She was discovered dancing up a storm at the Copacabana in New York City, where she was introduced to producer Todd Terry.
Fascination's first release, "Why Ya Wanna Go" under Vinylmania Records, was a huge success that it was later followed by another huge hit, "Don't You Think It's Time". After the success of her first two releases, Fascination was signed to Lumar Records. In 1990, "Remember" was released and hit Billboard's Dance charts which then led to a major endorsement deal with Coca-Cola. During the time "Freestyle Lives" was released, Fascination had just released her next single under Cutting Records entitled "Still Miss You", and is/was currently collecting material for her a future album.
Fascination can be seen throughout the New York, Chicago, and Miami Club seen doing all of her hits. With recent performances including Mohegan Sun, Resorts Casino in New York City, and more, Fascination is still making the club seen through North America move.
Tonasia
Freestyle Music Artist
Event: Birthday Celebration for Frankie Cutlass l 1.18.2025
Location: Paradise Island I Staten Island, NYC
"Event Performer”
Born and raised in the boogie down Bronx from Italian immigrant Anthony Annunziata aka Tonasia always had a love and appreciation and passion for the arts and music. Being raised in a musical family there was no doubt he would follow. His mom loved music and played a mean piano and sang all the time , she was an incredible voice stress that ‘s where he gets it from, he says with a grin on his face ……He was signed to Mic Mac records in the late 80’s and his first hit single Wondering became an instant hit in the summer of 88 ‘and was dubbed a classic in the genre of the dance / latin freestyle music circle, radio and mix shows soon followed around the world. It was when he released his second hit single, “Games of Love” in the fall of 89 that became a huge sensation right out of the box as a test press and was added to prime time high rotation on clear water channel radio station Hot 97 fm , 103.5 kTU and Power 96 in Miami Fl. It became a huge national hit reaching all the main stream radio station nationwide including the Casey Kasem Top 40 countdown and moving its way down the charts in the top tens spots followed by his third hit single “Tears of Tears” with its strong drum patterns and base lines it was a instant hit with all the dj’s and fans ..after recording those hits with Mic Mac Records Tonasia pursued a freelance music career working with different producer and releasing different styles of music with numerous record labels releasing his first freelance hit single ( It Must Be love ) which was released on Metropolitan records in the 90’s …. collaborating and working together with numerous producers , friend , Dj’s and recording with them and coming up with all different types of elaborate edits , mixes and songs on different record Labels there was no stopping the music and magic that was being infused in ideas and different talents that was coming together in these production with Tonasia. There collaboration and compilations series with different genres of music and record companies through out his musical career was the right choice !!!! Truly a fun and magical experience.
Tony Moran
Freestyle Music Artist
Event: Birthday Celebration for Frankie Cutlass l 1.18.2025
Location: Paradise Island I Staten Island, NYC
"Event Performer”
DJ, record producer, remixer, singer and songwriter known for remixing popular songs. In 2007, he hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart twice with "Walk Away" featuring Kristine W and "Keep Your Body Working" featuring Martha Wash. Moran also has a total of seven number one hits on the Billboard Dance Club Songs music charts in the United States and he has recently had four number one Billboard chart hits in the years 2016 and 2017.
As a remix producer, Moran has remixed work from top music artists including Michael Jackson, Madonna, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Cher, Selena Gomez and many others.
In December 2016, Billboard ranked him as the 92nd-most successful dance artist of all-time.
