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Kelly Rowland is one of the hottest young stars around today and her starpower grows with everyday. This singer, actress, and songwriter is a founder member of the Grammy Award winning female group, Destiny's Child. In October 2002, Rowland released her first solo album entitled Simply Deep, which featured the duet hit "Dilemma", a collaboration with rap star Nelly.

Accomplishments:
Kelly Rowland has made numerous appearances on televisions shows and in movies such as: Beverly Hood (1999), "The Hughleys", Freddy vs. Jason (2003), "American Dreams", The Seat Filler (2004), Eve, and "Girlfriends" Rowland is also a spokesmodel for Soft-Sheen Carson.

Upcoming:
Th sexy Kelly Rowland released her new CD, "Ms. Kelly" during the Summer 2007. She also starred as a celebrity judge on "Clash of the Choirs" and has a new single entitled "Daylight" featuring Travis McCoy.

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Born LisaRaye McCoy, this super-fine sista started her career as a print and runway model. The half-sister of rapper, Da-Brat, Raye quickly gained media attention after making an appearance in the popular '90's sitcom, Martin.

Accomplishments:
Reasons (1996); The Players Club (1998); The Wood (1999); All About You (2001); Date from Hell (2001); Civil Brand (2002); Go for Broke (2002); Love Chronicles (2003); "All of Us" (2003) TV Series; Gang of Roses (2003); Super Spy (2004); Beauty Shop (2005); and Envy (2005)

Upcoming:
In 2006, Lisa Raye partnered with Jasmine Guy to co-produce the first Turks and Caicos Film Festival and repeated that feat in 2007. For 2008, Lisa Raye continues to work on "The Black Man's Guide to Understanding Black Women (2008), which is set to be released later in the year.

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Top comment heard from men: "Whew Lord!"

But the same exclamation is often used to describe the pure athleticism of this superstar tennis pro. When only four years old, Serena Williams won her first tennis tournament and subsequently won over 40 tournaments before the age of 10.

Serena is not only popular for her tennis prowess, but also for her fashion modeling, and a few appearances in TV and film.

Accomplishments:
Serena's history of winning tennis tournaments is extensive and includes 7 Grand Slam tournaments, 1 WTA Championship, 7 Tier I Events, and 11 WTA Tour tournament wins.

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Many say that India.Arie is the face and voice of Neo-Soul ... and we agree! India.Arie possessed a talent for musical instruments early in life and gravitated toward the guitar. Today, Arie's soulful ballads are inspired by internal turmoils such as relationship breakup and loss. But those ballads are also inspired by growth, self-acceptance, and personal wisdom.

Accomplishments:
After her 2001 debut album, Acoustic Soul, which earned her seven Grammy nominations and sold more than two million copies -- India.Arie has continued to produce inspirational and motivational recordings, winning Grammy's for Voyage To India, Best R&B Album (2002); and "Little Things" Best Urban/Alternative Performance (2003). Currently, India.Arie's Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship is a top the R&B charts with hits like: "I Am Not My Hair", "There's Hope", "Better People", and "The Heart of the Matter"

Upcoming:
Watch for more soul-stirring hits from India.Arie, who is already gathering tunes for Testimony: Vol. 2.

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Elise Neal's acting career began after moving to L.A. to pursue her dreams of becoming a full-time actress. Neal made an appearance on the hit NBC crime-drama, "Law & Order" before her screen debut in Spike Lee's Malcolm X in 1992.

Since that time, she has become one of the most sought after beauties in Hollywood.

Accomplishments:
Neal's extensive career consists of a number of starring roles in major films: Malcolm X (1992), "Tales of the City" (1993 - TV Mini-Series), "Loving" (1983 - TV Series), Let It Be Me (1995), Rosewood (1997), How to Be a Player (1997), Money Talks (1997), Scream 2 (1997), Restaurant (1998), "The Hughleys" (1998) TV Series, Mission to Mars (2000), The Rising Place (2001), Brian's Song (2001) (TV), Paid in Full (2002), Playas Ball (2003), "All of Us" (2003) TV Series, and Hustle & Flow (2005).

Upcoming:
Be sure to look for Elise Neal in, "My Nappy Roots", a documentary that explores the culture and history of African-American hair.