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This Canadian-born singer began singing with her local church at only six years old. Born to a 17-year old single mother, Tamia Washington-Hill ventured into talent contests and volunteered for local theatre productions -- quickly becoming a pop/R&B star in her native Ontario. During the 90's, she received a number of prestigious Canadian music awards, which led to an offer to appear on Quincy Jones' Jook Joint album. Her single from that album "You Put A Move On My Heart", was released as a single in 1996. Tamia is now recognized for such ballads as "Stranger In My House" and "Officially Missing You".

Accomplishments:
This beautiful singer, songwriter, and actress married NBA star Grant HillSpeed 2: Cruise Control (1997), and hosted the TV series "The Center", in 2003.

Upcoming:
Look for Tamia's newest album Between Friends, which is a self-defined "R&B guide to the beauty and dynamics of relationships."

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Can you say - "longevity"? Regina King has been one of the busiest, most versatile actresses in Hollywood for the past two decades. This former University of Southern California student has received an Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress - Ray and a BET Award for Best Actress in 2005.

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Regina King's acting talents are superb as she remains one of entertainments most sought after actresses. Her filmography is detailed and includes: "227" (1985), Boyz n the Hood (1991), Poetic Justice (1993), "Northern Exposure" (1994), "New York Undercover" (1994), Higher Learning (1995), Friday (1995), "Living Single" (1995), A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), Jerry Maguire (1996), Rituals (1998), How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), Enemy of the State (1998), Mighty Joe Young (1998), Where the Truth Lies (1999) (TV), Love and Action in Chicago (1999), If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000) (TV), Down to Earth (2001), Final Breakdown (2002), "Leap of Faith" (2002), Damaged Care (2002) (TV), Daddy Day Care (2003), Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003), A Cinderella Story (2004), Ray (2004), Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (2005), "Women in Law" Pilot (2006)(TV), "The Boondocks" (voice), Ant B ully (2006) (Voice: English version).

Upcoming:
Watch for Regina alongside Molly Shannon in the upcoming 2007 movie, Year of the Dog (2007).

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Though The Fugees first album "Blunted On Reality" went virtually unnoticed, Lauryn Noelle Hill was about to make her mark on the music industry. This eight-time Grammy award winning musician, producer, and humanitarian has been a soul inspiration for many artists. After an extensive singing career with The Fugees, and after a successful 1998 release of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill - Hill drifted into a self-imposed exile where she distanced herself from social interaction, the media, and music. Learning that she possessed more strength, passion, spirit and desire, Hill and The Fugees have resurfaced.

Accomplishments:
Ms. Hill's career spans back to the early 90's. She has made numerous film appearances and participated in various soundtracks including: "As the World Turns (1991)" "Here and Now", King of the Hill (1993), Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), Daddy's Girl (1996) (TV), Love Jones (1997) (Writer: "The Sweetest Thing"), Hav Plenty (1997), Restaurant (1998), Turn It Up (2000), "Soul Food" (2000) TV Series (Writer: "All That I Can Say"), Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002) (Writer: "Selah"), Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005)

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Tisha Campbell-Martin became a household name while starring alongside Martin Lawrence in the 90's sitcom "Martin". But that's not where she got her start in acting. Campbell grew up with an appreciation for music, enterting various singing competitions and winning them! At 8 years old, she made her first television appearance on the PBS show "The Big Blue Marble".

In her early teens, she traveled to London, England and starred in a film production of Little Shop of Horrors. After graduating from the Arts High School in Newark, New Jersey, she moved to Hollywood, where she starred as Marva Foley in the hit television series, "Rags to Riches".

Accomplishments:
Campbell-Martin's acting career is extensive and includes: The Magnificent Major (1977), Rags to Riches (1986), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), School Daze (1988), Rooftops (1989), Moe's World (1990), Another 48 Hrs. (1990), "A Different World" (1991), "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1991), "Blossom" (1991), House Party 2 (1991), "Roc" (1992), Boomerang (1992), "Martin" (1992: Gina Waters Payne), House Party 3 (1994), Snitch (1996), Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996 - Voice), "Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man" (1997 - Voice), Sprung (1997), "Between Brothers" (1997), The Sweetest Gift (1998) (TV), "Getting Personal" (1998), "Linc's" (1998), "Wasteland" (1998-1999), "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" (1999-2000), The Last Place on Earth (2002), "My Wife and Kids" (2001-2005: as Tisha Campbell-Martin), "Al l of Us" (2005-2006)

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This Tony Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated R&B soultress has captivated audiences with her unique combination of music and voice inspired by such genres as dancehall and gospel. Headley began playing the music in Trinidad at a young age, including calypso, reggae and soca.

Accomplishments:
For Ms. Headley, her second studio album, In My Mind, the follow-up to her Grammy nominated debut, This Is Who I Am, is only part of her storied history. Heather has lending her voice to the soundtracks: Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005), Breakin' All the Rules (2004), Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004), and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Headley has also held roles in "Elmo's Magic Cookbook (2001)" and Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)