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Monica Denise Arnold comes at you straight from the ATL. Born and raised in College Park, GA, which is right outside of Atlanta's city limits -- Monica began singing in church at a young age and her talents were obvious. Her debut single, "Don't Take It Personal", went to #1 on the U.S. R&B Charts and #2 on the U.S. Hot 100 Charts. Ms. Arnold prides herself on producing music with a message. Her brutal honesty and collaboration with long time musical associate Jermaine Dupri, has inspired creativity and produced a 1999 Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for "The Boy Is Mine" with Brandy.

Accomplishments:
Monica's career covers music and film. She has made several television appearances and played supporting roles in: "Living Single" (1996), Boys and Girls (2000), Love Song (2000) (TV), "Felicity" (2001), "American Dreams" (2003), and ATL (2006). She also made singing appearances or lended her supder voice to such movies as: Panther (1995 - "Let's Straighten It Out"), The Nutty Professor (1996 - "Ain't Nobody"), Fled (1996 - "Missing You"), Space Jam (1996 - "For You I Will"), Soul Food (1997 - "Slow Jam"), Big Momma's House (2000 - "I've Got to Have It and I've Still Got to Have It"), Down to Earth (2001 - "Just Another Girl").

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One of the most recognizable faces (and bodies) in the media, Tyra Lynne Banks has helped redefined the fashion modeling industry by supplying her own sense of style and beauty to supermodeling. Banks, who is best known for her years as a Victoria's Secret model, has graced the runways of Paris, New York and Milan -- and has also done print/runway work for Swatch, CoverGirl, XOXO, Nike, LensCrafters, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana, Vogue, Elle, Liz Claiborne, Harpers' Bazaar, and Sports Illustrated.

Accomplishments:
1997 Michael Award for Supermodel of the Year; writer/producer America's Next Top Model and The Tyra Banks Show; Banks has also made numerous television appearances on shows such as Soul Food, New York Undercover, Hubris, The Hughleys, and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

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Ever wonder where this beauty got that name? Ashanti Shequoyia Douglas was born in Glen Cove, Long Island and her name was taken from the former African nation, Ashanti Confederacy. Ashanti's career started as a background vocalist for such artists as Big Pun, Ja Rule, and Jennifer Lopez. Ashanti's talents quickly resulted in her a debut single "Foolish".

Accomplishments:
Ashanti's self-titled debut album was released under Murder Inc. and appeard on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart in its first week. Ashanti's debut album earned her eight Billboard Music Awards, and two American Music Awards.

Ashanti has also worked as a composer in the 2002 movie Junwanna Mann; "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" and the 2003 documentary Hip Hop Uncensored Vol. 5: The Greatest Shows on Earth. Other filmography credits include: "American Dreams"; "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"; Coach Carter (2005);, John Tucker Must Die (2006) and Resident Evil: Extinction (2007).

Upcoming:
Look for more from Ashanti in 2008 as she co-hosts BET's "106 & Park" and debuts a new video on TRL.

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This fresh face hottie has been appearing in films and tv series' since 1991, but started in commercials at the age of 4. Look for Meagan Monique Good to become one of entertainment's most sought after young actresses.

Accomplishments:
Meagan Good has an extensive film career including: Gabriel's Fire (1991); House Party 3 (1994); On Our Own (1994); Friday (1995); Make A Wish, Molly (1995); Just One of the Girls (1997); Pacific Blue (1997); Eve's Bayou (1997); The Jersey (1999); Cousin Skeeter (1999); Moesha (2000); House Party 4 (2001); Biker Boyz (2002); Deliver Us From Eva (2003); Ride or Die (2003); You Got Served (2004); The Cookout (2004); Brick (2005); Venom (2005); Roll Bounce (2005); Miles From Home (2006); Waist Deep (2006), and Stomp the Yard (2007).

Upcoming:
Look for Meagan to appear in two movies in 2008: One Missed Call and The Love Guru.

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Kimberly Elise has been one of Hollywood's most versatile actresses over the past ten years. High-powered roles like the angered "Helen" in Tyler Perry's 2005 smash: Diary of a Mad Black Woman, have earned her a reputation as complete character who masters roles. Elise began taking filmmaking classes at Minneapolis Community College and later received a communications degree from the University of Minnesota.

Accomplishments:
Set It Off (1996), The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997), Beloved (1998/I), Bait (2000), John Q (2002), Woman Thou Art Loosed (2004), The Manchurian Candidate (2004), Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005), Pride (2007), and The Great Debaters (2007). Elise has also starred in several television series' including: "Private Practice", "Close to Home", "Soul Food", "Girlfriends", "Masters of Science Fiction", "The Twilight Zone", "Bojangles", "The Loretta Claiborne Story", "Newton's Apple", and "In the House."

Upcoming:
Kimberly Elise is currently shooting Red Soil, a powerful story about child slavery and betrayal set in West Africa. The movie is scheduled to be released in the Summer 2008