Gina Brillon is a Puerto Rican comedian, writer, and actress from the Bronx, New York. Known for her sharp wit and relatable observational humor, she was the first Latina winner of NBC's Stand Up for Diversity Showcase. Brillon was also a finalist on America's Got Talent. Her comedy specials include "Pacifically Speaking," "Easily Offended," "The Floor is Lava" (a Gracie Award winner), and "Mind Your Business."
The Arizona-bred modern rock band The Maine features vocalist John O’Callaghan, guitarists Jared Monaco and Kennedy Brock, bassist Garrett Nickelsen, and drummer Pat Kirch. Over a nearly 20-year career, the five-piece released their tenth album, Joy Next Door, featuring songs like Half a Spark, Palms, and Die To Fall.
O-Town formed in 2000 on ABC series Making the Band. The group became a defining early 2000s boy band with platinum-certified hits like Liquid Dreams and All or Nothing, selling over three million albums worldwide before reuniting in 2013 to release independent music.
LFO, or Lyte Funkie Ones, was an American pop and hip-hop group formed in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Known for blending pop and hip-hop, they achieved fame with catchy songs like "Summer Girls," which hit number three on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Girl on TV." Their debut album went platinum, and they sold over four million records worldwide. Brad Fischetti continues to honor the group's legacy.
Chris Kirkpatrick, born in Clarion, Pennsylvania, is an American singer and actor. He founded the iconic pop group *NSYNC, where he sang countertenor, contributing to over 70 million records sold worldwide. Known for hits like "Bye Bye Bye," his musical style spans pop, pop rock, and alternative rock. He also lent his voice to the popular animated character Chip Skylark.
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ryan Cabrera is best known for his 2004 hit On The Way Down and his platinum debut album Take It All Away. He has scored four Billboard Top 20 songs, toured on the POP 2000 Tour, and appeared on TV.
Mark McGrath, born in Hartford, CT, and raised in Newport Beach, CA, is the frontman of Sugar Ray. Known for hits like "Fly," McGrath's charm catapulted the band to fame. Formed in 1992, their breakthrough came with the reggae-inflected "Fly" in 1997. Despite criticism, McGrath embraced his punk roots and appeared on VH1's Rock & Roll Jeopardy. He contributed to a tribute for Snot's Lynn Strait.
Formed in 1996, British pop/rock band BBMAK consists of Christian Burns, Mark Barry, and Ste McNally. Known for rich harmonies and playing their own instruments, they broke through with their 2000 debut Sooner or Later, featuring hits like Back Here and Still on Your Side.
