Twenty-year music industry veteran and Grammy Award winning producer, Randy Jackson started out at the young age of 13 playing bass guitar and got his big break when he joined the critically acclaimed band Journey. As a talented musician and producer, Randy also spent eight years, as the Vice President of A&R at Columbia Records followed by four years as Senior Vice President of A&R at MCA Records. Jackson recently began his seventh season as America's favorite judge on FOX's record breaking show AMERICAN IDOL.

Randy is expanding into TV production, setting up his Dream Merchant 21 Entertainment banner at Warner Horizon Television, which is set to launch MTV's highly anticipated new reality series RANDY JACKSON PRESENTS: AMERICA'S BEST DANCE CREW, as Executive Producer.

While working on over one thousand gold and multi-platinum albums, which have sold over 200 million albums worldwide, Randy's amazing talent, vast studio knowledge, performing, touring and record company expertise, have made him one of today's highly coveted music industry experts.

In the spring of 2006, Jackson Executive Produced and performed on the legendary Sam Moore's Grammy nominated album, OVERNIGHT SENSATIONAL. In addition, Randy teamed up with Country superstar Travis Tritt on his highly anticipated new album. Currently, Randy is in the studio putting the finishing touches on his long awaited solo project, RANDY JACKSON'S MUSIC CLUB VOL I which is set to be the first CD on his new label Dream Merchant 21. Randy has recorded, toured, performed and produced records for Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, *NSYNC, Madonna, Elton John, Destiny's Child, Joss Stone, Travis Tritt, Van Hunt and many, many more. Recently, Jackson launched two radio countdown shows for the Westwood One radio Network "Randy Jackson's Hit List," which can be heard on over 100 stations nationwide.

In addition, Jackson is involved with numerous charitable organizations including The Gibson Foundation, Save the Children, The Lili Claire Foundation, The Ronald McDonald House and NARAS Music for Schools. Jackson has also assisted in worldwide relief efforts through the multi-million dollar fundraiser IDOL GIVES BACK. Randy traveled back to his home state of Louisiana, which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

Randy resides with his wife and children in Los Angeles.

Best known as A.C. Slater on the beloved sitcom Saved by the Bell, Mario Lopez danced his way into America's heart during season 3 of the hit show Dancing With the Stars. After amazing audiences with his fancy footwork and being crowned the runner-up, Mario went on to host the weekend edition of Extra and became a regular fixture on the daily show.

Mario's a man who likes to stay busy, which is why he is a recurring commentator for HBO Boxing and the host and executive producer of SITV's Dating Factory. In 2007, he starred in the highest-rated ABC Family original movie in history, Holiday in Handcuffs, and starred opposite Mark Consuelos in the made-for-TV movie Husband for Hire. In 2008, Mario will star opposite Christina Milian in the CW half-hour comedy C and release his first self-penned fitness book.

Born in San Diego, Calif., Mario began his career as the younger brother on the 1980s TV series A.K.A. Pablo and became well known to TV audiences through his roles on Saved by the Bell and Pacific Blue. He brought the bachelor's point of view to the talk show The Other Half, an all-male version of The View, and helped bridge the gap between sports and entertainment on ESPN Hollywood. He portrayed Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis in the made-for-TV movie Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story and appeared in such films as Colors, Depraved, Eastside and Outta Time.

Now it's time for Mario Lopez to discover the next big thing on Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew!

Rachelle Leah San Filippo began modeling professionally at age 18. She started out by modeling for Ford Motor Company, and made appearances on shows such as "The View", "Carson Daly", and the "Nick And Jessica Variety Show". By the age of 19, her photo was seen on a boxing website by the UFC and she was hired as an Octagon Girl.

Rachelle, now 22, has appeared on and hosted numerous TV shows such as "Spike's Sexiest NYC Bartenders", "Spike TV's Woman of Action", "Casino Cinema", "Inside the UFC", and "The Ultimate Fighter".

She has also been featured inside and on the covers of many magazines, some of which include "Maxim", "Men's Fitness", "944", "Playboy" (clothed), "Steppin' Out", "Muscle and Fitness", "AXL", "Vegas Magazine", and "Stuff".

Rachelle currently hosts "UFC All Access" on Spike TV, which airs a week before a UFC Pay Per View event.

You probably think of JC Chasez as another Mickey Mouse Club celebrity spawn or associate him with the multi-platinum-selling pop group *NSync. But it's time to purge your mind of all of that and finally see JC for who he really is: a talented singer, songwriter and producer.

JC has written and produced songs with some of the music industry's biggest names, such as Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin, and written songs for stars like Basement Jaxx, The Cheetah Girls and Leona Lewis.

JC first took an interest in writing and producing while he was a member of *NSync. In fact, he wrote and produced the title track for the group's hit album, No Strings Attached, as well as several other tracks. JC is currently collaborating on projects with hit songwriters Richard Marx and Kara DioGuardi, and he contributed to the 2007 Backstreet Boys album, Unbreakable. Just a few years ago, no one would have ever imagined that a member of *NSync and the Backstreet Boys would be harmoniously working together!

As a part of the supergroup *NSync, JC helped sell more than 40 million albums worldwide, including No Strings Attached, which holds the record for the highest first-week album sales ever. In 2004, JC released his critically acclaimed solo debut, Schizophrenic, which produced the hit song, "Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love)." In the near future, JC plans on releasing his sophomore album, featuring collaborations with Justin Timberlake, Timbaland and Dallas Austin.

JC recently wrapped filming on the independent flick Killer Movie and has appeared on such TV shows as Las Vegas, Ghost Whisperer, Touched by an Angel and Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll. As a judge on Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew, JC Chasez brings years of experience and plenty of words of wisdom.

In addition to having tremendous talent on the dance floor, it seems as though being at the right place at the right time has become a common theme to Shane Sparks' success.

With the help of movies like Beat Street and Breakin', Shane discovered his talents and abilities at an early age and quickly realized there was only one thing he wanted to do -- dance!

In 2003, Shane set out on a journey from his hometown of Cincinnati to Los Angeles to follow his dream of becoming a well known, well respected choreographer. Five years later, Shane has a solid resume of credits and awards reflecting his deep passion for dance, having built a momentum in his career that has taken others years -- even decades -- to develop. Along with his trademark fashion statement -- a vibrant array of hats -- Shane's positive, uplifting reputation precedes him wherever he goes.

At any given moment, Shane has his hands in many different projects -- TV, film, music videos, dance classes and more. Plus, he is a judge on the hit TV show So You Think You Can Dance, which he also choreographs. Shane was honored at the 2004 American Choreography Awards for best choreography in a feature film (You Got Served) and received a 2005 BET Award for co-choreography with Omarion. He has been blessed with the opportunity to work with stars such as Lindsay Lohan, Marques Houston and Corbin Bleu.

Shane choreographed *NSync's 2004 Challenge for the Children celebrity basketball game and the Wade Robson Convention. He has traveled the world teaching master dance classes and workshops; choreographed promos for ESPN, Nationwide Urban Jams Dance Convention and Steve Harvey's Big Time; and made a guest appearance on Hip Hop Harry. Now he's bringing his talent and enthusiasm to Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew. Shane Sparks exclusively teaches classes at the Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles.

Jumping onto the airwaves at 17, Lil Mama cleared a wide path for herself with the major radio hit "Lip Gloss" in early 2007. Raised in both Brooklyn and Harlem, Niatia Kirkland grew up with seven other siblings. She found solace in writing poetry as well as dance choreography. But with the encouragement of her father, who owns the record label Familiar Faces, she knew that being a hip-hop artist could enhance both of those interests. Joining her father's label, she traveled to Atlanta in 2006 to work exclusively with producer James "Groove" Chambers, who helped construct the "Lip Gloss" single. After some ambitious maneuvering to get her music heard, New York's flagship hip-hop/R&B station Hot 97 began playing the record constantly. When Jive Records caught wind of the "lip gloss-poppin'" single, the company quickly scooped her up in January 2007 and made Lil Mama a teen rap sensation all over the East Coast. Moving into spring and summer of that year, her reach began to expand nationally as her impressively choreographed video for the song went into rotation on MTV and BET's 106 & Park. The Jive connection allowed the high-school lyricist to bring in heavy-hitting producers like Scott Storch, Swizz Beatz, and DJ Green Lantern for her Familiar Faces/Jive debut album. ~ Cyril Cordor, All Music Guide