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Meet Santonio Holmes.
Santonio Holmes, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He previously played college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes before being traded to the Steelers. On Sunday Santonio earned another achievement when he was awarded MVP after his team won Super Bowl XLIII.
You can read more about Santonio Holmes at: http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/story?id=09000d5d80e854a5&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true
Steelers VS Cardinals!
Meet the Coaches.
Mike Tomlin is an American football head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. Tomlin is the third youngest head coach in any of the four major North American professional sports. He is the tenth African-American head coach in NFL history, and first in Steelers history. Tomlin is the third African-American head coach and, with the Steelers' victory in the AFC Championship Game on January 18, 2009, became the youngest head coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl.
Read more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Tomlin
Kenneth "Ken" Moore Whisenhunt is the American football head coach of the Arizona Cardinals NFL football team, leading them to the first Super Bowl in franchise history during the 2008 season. Previously, he was known for his well engineered offensive plays, including the success he had with the Pittsburgh Steelers in his 3 years as their offensive coordinator under Bill Cowher and winning Super Bowl XL during the 2005 season.
Read more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Whisenhunt
Meet Mark Zuckerberg.
Surely when Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, started Facebook he didn’t intend for the rich and famous to suffer horrible heartbreak via a bright, cold computer monitor, but his social networking site has made this an easy task. Mark, who was born in the small town of White Plains, New York, started programming when he was in middle school. He attended Harvard University where the idea for Facebook blossomed into the social networking giant it is today. Mark accomplished all of this and he hasn’t even reached his 25th birthday yet.
Read all about Mark Zuckerberg and the mystery surrounding Facebook’s creation at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg
Meet Omar Hamoui.
Omar is an entrepreneur with deep roots in the mobile industry. After earning a degree in Computer Science at UCLA, Omar founded and ran several companies in mobile software and services. At the time, he was frustrated by the lack of available options when it came to promoting and monetizing mobile products. Omar realized that mobile service and content firms needed better ways to advertise and make money on the mobile Web. While earning his MBA at the Wharton School, Omar began to think more seriously about the untapped potential of mobile advertising, and created AdMob to address this growing opportunity. Today, Omar has taken a leave from Wharton to focus on AdMob, and is now running one of the fastest growing and most innovative companies in the mobile world.
To read more about AdMob: http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/21/admob-bucks-downtrend-in-advertising-and-venture-funding/#more-1675
Or You can check out their website at: http://www.admob.com
Meet Shaun White.
Shaun was born in Carlsbad, CA where he grew up in a family of five including his older brother Jesse. As Shaun grew up, he did what every younger brother does – he followed closely in the footsteps of his older brother. The desire to ride came from watching his brother and by the time Shaun was 4, he was already joining the family on the mountains.
But at 5 years old, doctors noticed that Shaun suffered from a condition called tetralogy of Fallot, which is a series of heart malformations. Shaun under went two surgeries to repair his damaged heart. This didn't slow Shaun down one bit.
The two brothers, Jesse and Shaun, were inseparable. What Jesse did, Shaun did, whether it was skating at the YMCA or learning to snowboard. Shaun soon discovered that he was a natural on the snow and fame came quickly. To read more about Shaun go to:
http://www.shaunwhite.com/
Meet Danny Boyle.
Danny Boyle is an Oscar-nominated English director and film producer, best known for his work on films such as Trainspotting, The Beach, 28 Days Later, Millions, Sunshine, and Academy Award nominated Slumdog Millionaire.
Shooting in India, one of the busiest cities in the world, proved to be a challenge that Danny was eager to take on. Danny, along with his Co-director, Loveleen Tandan, shot in some of India’s most beautiful places and some of their most dangerous.
Learn more about Danny Boyle at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Boyle
Read more about Slumdog Millionaire at:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1010048/
Meet Shepard Fairey.
Shepard Fairey is a contemporary artist, graphic designer and
illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene and became known
initially for his "André the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign. His
work became more widely known in the 2008 United States Presidential
Election, specifically his Barack Obama "HOPE" poster. The Institute of
Contemporary Art, Boston calls him one of today's best known and most
influential street artists.
In 2003 he founded the Studio Number One design agency with his wife
Amanda Fairey. The agency produced the cover work for the Black Eyed
Peas' album Monkey Business and the poster for the film Walk the Line.
Fairey has also designed the covers for The Smashing Pumpkins' album
Zeitgeist, Flogging Molly's CD/DVD Whiskey on a Sunday, and the Led
Zeppelin compilation Mothership.
Ego Business: Alex Bogusky.
Alex Bogusky might be described as the man who never wants to grow up, but that might be what has made his ad agency such a hit. Crispin, Porter + Bogusky has won many awards and recently become the "it" agency in the world of advertising and business. From Burger King's Subservient Chicken website and ads for the Anti-Smoking Campaigns, this is one ad agency that knows how to reach an audience. Alex Bogusky, the Chief Creative Officer, has been a driving force behind making Crispin, Porter + Bogusky into the success it is today. His next challenge is convincing the world that Microsoft is still as hip and cool as Apple. Now that is a worthy challenge. Check it out: www.cpbgroup.com
Ego Music: Jazmine Sullivan.
Jazmine Sullivan, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the newest face in the music scene. Her soulful voice has gained fans like Kanye West and Stevie Wonder. She had a duet with Stevie Wonder and recently released her first album "Fearless." Jazmine got her start in music at a young age singing gospel music, before singing with Stevie Wonder at the age of 16. Her voice has been called a cross between Lauren Hill and Mary J. Blige. Jazmine is also the protégé of famous rapper, Missy Elliot. While Jazmine's album can be found in stores now, you can also catch her on tour as the opening act for Maxwell. Her album has already produced two hits, "Bust Your Windows," and "Need You Bad." www.jazminesullivanmusic.com
Ego Sports: Bill Simmons .
Known as "The Sports Guy," Bill Simmons is a writer for ESPN The Magazine and writes a blog on Page 2 of ESPN.com. He writes his column from the point of view of a passionate Boston fan and often includes pop culture references in his writing. He also hosts a podcast on ESPN.com called, "The B.S. Report." While Bill grew up in the New England states, he opted to move to L.A. to work on the Jimmy Kimmel Show. After leaving that show he continued to pursue his career with ESPN full-time and has "officially" announced his candidacy for the Milwaukee Bucks General Manager position. His blog and podcast can be found at ESPN.com.
Ego Acting: Kristen Stewart.
Unless you live under a rock, you're probably familiar with the actress who stars as Bella in "Twilight." Kristen Stewart, born and raised in Los Angeles, started acting at the age of eight, after an agent saw her act in an elementary school play. Kristen then went on to act in several films and television movies, including the critically acclaimed, "Into The Wild." Her role in the immensely popular, "Twilight" has brought her into the spotlight as the movie topped the box office during its opening weekend. Kristen has also acted alongside Jodie Foster and Vince Vaughn. Her success as an actress has earned her praise from around the world and her role in "Twilight" has brought her into the spotlight.
Ego Innovator: Brian Levin.
Brian Levin is credited with the mobile content revolution - he was co-founder and CEO of Mobliss, a wireless media and marketing company, out of Seattle. He works with consumer brands, media, entertainment companies and wireless carriers to create valuable wireless properties to engage consumers. Mobliss is best known for fueling the text messaging revolution by building the SMS voting services for American Idol, and for providing mobile services for Coca-Cola, Yahoo, ESPN, Nike, Fox and more.
Brian founded Mobliss in March of 2000 and built the company into the leader in the mobile data space with only a small amount of angel funding. In January 2004, Mobliss was a acquired by Index Corp. of Japan, a $2 billion market cap provider of mobile content and services.
Brian is a consumer marketing expert with experience in non-traditional marketing. Mr. Levin played an integral role in building two of the most popular distilled spirits brands in the USA -- Jagermeister and Gray Goose vodka. Mr. Levin is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CITA) and the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA).
Ego Business: George Maloof.
George Maloof runs the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and owns the Sacramento Kings. George embodies the Ego TV lifestyle with his entrepreneurial spirit, assertive business skills, attention to detail, and his uncanny ability to balance his business life with a little fun (after all, he's running a casino and dating Playboy models)! Catch George on an upcoming episode of Ego's Dream Jobs. Check it out: www.Palms.com
Ego Fashion: Christian Audigier.
The past twenty years of fashion have been blessed by the creative genius of Christian Audigier, and Ego is fortunate to have Christian as a supporter (and advertiser). He is an innovator with strong business acuman, and a level of confidence that propells his brands into the spotlight. He left his indelible style on brands such as American Eagle Outfitters, Diesel, Lee, Levi's, Liberto, Kookai and Naf Naf . His charismatic and colorful approach to fashion, fueled by Christian's ebullient promotional strategy, allowed him to elevate the tattoo art of Don Hardy and create Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier, one of the hottest new brands worn by celebrities and by the world. www.ChristianAudigier.com
Ego Comedy: Godfrey.
Godfrey is one of the hottest comics in America . You've seen him on Comedy Central, VH1, E! and performing live in every major city this side of the Prime Meridian. Godfrey possesses a unique ability to entertain any audience of any age with his conversational style of comedy and everyday topics. He is an actor and comedian that never takes "no" for an answer! The guy is smart, diligent, and naturally gifted. He works hard, and Ego supports his endeavors. For comedy that will have you rolling on the floor check him out. Watch for Godfrey on Ego TV this fall!
Ego Music: Justin Hopkins.
Justin Hopkins's never-give-up attitude, coupled with his unique sound (Gavin DeGraw with an edge, less pop) will certainly lead this up-and-comer to the big time in the music biz. Everyone knows the music biz is tough. Justin has been tirelessly promoting his music. His efforts are paying off. Recently signing with the former Goo Goo Dolls manager, Justin has exploded on the music scene both in America and abroad. Congratulations Justin! Catch Justin on an upcoming episode of Anatomy of a Rockstar this fall on Ego. Justin's Myspace page and music samples
Ego Music: Carmit Bachar
Multi-platinum recording artist, performer, TV personality and philanthropist Carmit Bachar has been named as one of the 100 Sexiest Women in the World of 2008 in the annual hit list from leading online men's publication FHM. Having graced Top 100 Lists for Maxim and Stuff with The Pussycat Dolls (Interscope/A&M) as a group, 2008 marks the first year that this distinctive red-haired beauty with the sultry voice is stepping out into her own sexy spotlight. The multi-talented Carmit is embarking on several new projects including a live show/music-based television project called "The Zodiac Show" that she is producing via her company The Freedom Party in conjunction with Interscope Records planned for release in 2008, as well as a solo music album.
Best known as the only original member of chart-topping and Grammy-nominated, burlesque-inspired recording group The Pussycat Dolls (Interscope/A&M Records) Carmit was one of the three main vocalists along with Nicole Scherzinger and Melody Thornton. She describes her hot new project "The Zodiac Show" to In Touch Weekly as a "an edgy, rock 'n roll version of Cirque du Soleil."Carmit's creativity and passion for dance, music, performing and true artistry led her to this venture which she co-founded in 2001. "The Zodiac Show" began as an underground live performance event which became an outlet for established and new singers, dancers, rappers, aerialists, poets, and every other kind of professional performing artist to come together on stage to display their true passion with the highest level of skill. Carmit has hosted, performed in and co-produced this refreshingly unique event for six years at Hollywood's biggest venues, gaining the respect and admiration of many celebrities and creatives in the entertainment industry.
Carmit and PCD rose to international fame as an overnight pop sensation with chart-topping hit singles including "Don't Cha," "Buttons," and "StickWitU." Their debut album PCD (2005) sold almost 7 million albums and spawned a phenomenon that dominated the mainstream pop market and beyond. Carmit was also featured with the Dolls in several episodes of The CW's hit reality show "The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll" and in campaigns for Cingular Wireless and the 2007 NBA season, as well as with the original Dolls in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, NBC's Las Vegas and others. As a founding member of the original Pussycat Dolls cabaret show, which began in Los Angeles' famed club venues The Viper Room and The Roxy, Carmit performed as a singer and dancer alongside many guest stars including Carmen Electra, Charlize Theron, Paris Hilton, Christina Aguilera, Nikka Costa, Pamela Anderson, and Gwen Stefani.
Carmit, born and raised in Los Angeles, is of Israeli, Dutch, Indonesian, and Chinese descent and comes from a family of entertainers. She competed internationally as a rhythmic gymnast for 10 years, and placed 5th in the Olympic trials in 1992. During her career competing on the National Team, she attended Los Angeles' renowned performing arts high school Hamilton Academy of Music, exceling in her training in music, dance, piano and viola.
An active philanthropist, Carmit is a Smile Ambassador for worldwide philanthropic organization Operation Smile and participated in a hands-on mission trip to Bolivia with plans to visit Peru in Summer 2008. She has also teamed up with the organization to further her own charity "Project Smile With Me" to benefit children born with cleft lip/cleft palate, as she was, by offering arts education and inspiration for children to live their dreams. Most recently, Carmit was asked to sing the US National Anthem at the 2008 WBC Boxing Championships in Romania and she is currently supporting the US troops on a 10-day Military Goodwill Tour to Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan in honor of the 4th of July.
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