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Lucie Arnaz  –


Actress, entertainer, Broadway star and producer, Lucie charms audiences across the country.  As the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, she began her famed career in a recurring role on "The Lucy Show," and has starred in "Here's Lucy," "The Lucie Arnaz Show" and the critically acclaimed "Sons and Daughters."  She also starred in the motion picture "The Jazz Singer" with Neil Diamond.  Her production company, ArLuck Entertainment, won an Emmy Award for "Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie."  She has appeared on Broadway in "Grace and Glorie", "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" and in London in "Witches of Eastwick."

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Tova Borgnine –


Chairman and CEO of Tova Corporation and host of QVCs ABeauty by Tova,@ Tova Borgnine’s passion for health and beauty formed the foundation of what has now become a direct mar­keting Cinderella story.  Along with her mantra: AIt can be done!@, she has transformed her dreams into an international, multi-million dollar skin care and beauty product business.  She runs the Body, Mind, Spirit Salon in Beverly Hills and is married to Ernest Borgnine.  She is a breast cancer survivor.

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Jane Brody –


Nationally syndicated health writer for The New York Times, Ms. Brody is the author of such books as Jane Brody’s Nutrition Book, You Can Fight Cancer and Win, Jane Brody’s Good Food Book, Secrets of Good Health, and Jane Brody’s Guide to Personal Health. A breast cancer survivor, she has received numerous prestigious awards for journalistic excellence and has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows throughout the country. She has also written The New York Times’ Book of Women’s Health.

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Chef LaLa –

 

World class chef, author, food consultant and business woman running her own first class catering company, Chef Laura Diaz, or Chef LaLa, drew her inspiration from her family of restaurateurs.  With her talents in all 23 varieties of Latin cuisine and expertise in nutrition and health, this Latina dynamo is making waves in the world of food in both English and Spanish language media.  She is the author of the bestseller, Latin Lover Lite and Best Loved Mexican Cooking with Chef LaLa.

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Nadia Comaneci –

 

Nine time Olympic medalist, Nadia Comaneci rose to fame as the Romanian gymnastic dynamo who was the first gymnast to score a perfect “10” in Montreal Olympics in 1976.  She has appeared on the covers of Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated.   Nadia and her Olympic Champion husband, Bart Conner, are partners in the Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy, International Gymnast Magazine, Perfect 10 Productions, Inc. (a TV production company) and Grips, Etc. (a gymnastics supply company).  She is the author of Letters to a Young Gymnast, a book detailing her inspirational story. 

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Bart Conner –

 

Olympic Gold Medal winner, Bart Conner is the only American male gymnast to win gold medals at every level of national and international competition.  A member of three Olympic Teams in 1976, 1980 and 1984, it was in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics where he made a dramatic comeback from his second torn biceps injury to win two gold medals.  Conner still enjoys high visibility as a TV color commentator and public speaker.  He has worked as an expert announcer for every major television network.  Bart and his wife, Olympic Champion Nadia Comaneci, are partners in the Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy, International Gymnast Magazine, Perfect 10 Productions, Inc. (a TV production company) and Grips, Etc. (a gymnastics supply company). 

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Patrick Duffy  –


Actor Patrick Duffy's tremendous audience appeal has been gained through three highly successful series.  He starred in "Man From Atlantis," played Bobby Ewing on "Dallas" and starred in popular half-hour situation comedy "Step By Step."  For 22 continuous years, Patrick has been an audience favorite.  He has served as spokesperson for the American Heart Association's "Start! Walk at Work!" project. 

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Olympia Dukakis    


A 30 year veteran of stage and screen, she is the Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning star of such films as "Moonstruck", "Steel Magnolias" and the top-rated PBS mini-series "Tales of the City."  Olympia is a leading advocate for women's rights and environmental concerns, speaking on such issues as personal growth, women's health concerns, and her dedication to the fight against diabetes and heart disease.  She has written an autobiography, Ask Me Again Tomorrw: A Life in Progress.

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Jill Eikenberry & Michael Tucker   –

 

Jill and Michael are accomplished actors with strings of theater and feature film credits. Her portrayal of activist counselor Ann Kelsey in the hit TV series "L.A. Law," earned her four Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe Award.  She produced and hosted "Destined to Live," an NBC documentary, which dealt with the emotional aspects of breast cancer, from diagnosis to recovery. A breast cancer survivor, Jill and her husband, Michael, are dedicated to telling their important story with humor and hope. Michael is also the author of two books about food and dining: I Never Met A Meal I Didn't Like, and Living In A Foreign Language: A Memoir of Food, Wine and Love in Italy.

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Linda Ellerbee   

 

Journalist, author and women’s advocate, Linda Ellerbee has earned a living writing, producing and anchoring TV programs, winning seven Emmy Awards in the process.  She has written And So It Goes and Move On, and writes a syndicated column.  Ellerbee is President of her own TV production company, Lucky Duck Productions, which pro­du­ces programs for Nickelodeon.  Her newest book is Take Big Bites: Adventures Around the World and Across the Table.

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Jane Fonda  –
 

Actress and humanitarian, Jane Fonda received Oscars for her work in “Klute” and “Coming Home,” and an Emmy Award for her performance in “The Dollmaker.” Known for her activism and advocacy on environmental issues, human rights, and the empowerment of women and girls, Fonda has founded the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention.  In 2005 she returned to motion pictures, starring in "Monster in Law," and most recently in "Georgia Rule."  She has written a best selling autobiography, My Life So Far.

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Vivica A. Fox –

 

Actress, women and health advocate, Vivica A. Fox can be seen in the HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”  She is also in the new reality series “Glam God.”  Vivica got her big break on the Hollywood scene with her feature film debut opposite Will Smith, in the blockbuster hit Independence Day.  Since then she has appeared in such notable films as “Soul Food”, “Batman and Robin”, “Kill Bill” and “Teaching Mrs. Tingle”, among many others. Most recently, Fox returned to her crime-solving roots as an FBI Agent in the suspense thriller “Junkyard Dogs”; she co-starred with Jessica Simpson, Cheri Oteri and Steve Guttenberg in the upcoming feature comedy, “Major Movie Star” and, switching to a dramatic role, she co-starred in “Cover”, a film directed by Bill Duke and based on a true story about the effects of HIV and Aids in the African American Community.  Her speech topics include “Empowering Women” and “Heart Healthy Women.”

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Hermine Hilton 

 

Author and speaker, Hermine Hilton is the memory‑master for Fortune 500 companies and is known around the world as America's Memory Motivator.  She has written many books on the subject, including The Executive Memory Guide, 50 Ways to Improve Your Memory and her newest book, Fuhgeddabout It!. She has appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman," NBC's "Today," and "The Charlie Rose Show," among others.  Hermine is a one‑of‑a‑kind communicator.  She'll entertain you while proving that your memory is better than you think.

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Jackie Joyner Kersee  –

 

Jackie Joyner Kersee is internationally known for her record-breaking gold medal performance at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea in both the heptathalon and long jump events.  Jackie’s desire, dedication and determination to be the best have brought her to the top of the sports world.  Jackie also has a deep devotion to the young people of America and actively works to assist them in reaching their own goals.  She believes that if she can influence young people to reach their goals, she will have fulfilled her life’s purpose.

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Naomi Judd –

 

Women’s advocate, superstar and country-music singer, Naomi Judd is an inspiration to many women and admired for her triumphs as a single parent and working mother who overcame poverty and the odds to fulfill her dreams. She retired from show business when she was diagnosed with Chronic Active Hepatitis.  Now fully recovered, she has hosted “Between Us,” a daily program on WE: Women’s Entertainment. She has written an autobiography, Love Can Build A Bridge, a cookbook, Naomi’s Home Companion, and a children’s book, Guardian Angels.

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Sherry Lansing  –

 

As the first woman president of a major motion picture studio, Sherry Lansing has been a major force in the entertainment industry and world of business for more than 25 years.  Named Chairman of the Motion Picture Group of Paramount Pictures in November 1992, Ms. Lansing was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's motion picture operations. Under her chairmanship, three of Paramount's pictures won the Academy Award for Best Picture during a four year period "Forrest Gump," "Braveheart," and the highest grossing motion picture of all time, "Titanic."  Ms. Lansing is the Founder and Chair of The Sherry Lansing Foundation and was recently awarded an Oscar for her humanitarian work in support of fighting cancer and for the extensive list of charitable organizations for whom she has served.

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Vicki Lawrence —

 

Actress, comedienne and talk show host, Vicki Lawrence was nominated for five individual Emmy Awards for Best Talk Show Host for two years in a row for her talk show “Vicki.” She co-starred with Carol Burnett in the “Carol Burnett Show” for many years and starred in the popular series “Mama’s Family.” She is currently touring the country in “Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show.”

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Joan Lunden  –

 

Author and women's advocate Joan Lunden has written Joan Lunden’s Healthy Living, Joan Lunden's Healthy Cooking and Good Morning, I’m Joan Lunden.  Former co-host of ABC’s “Good Morning, America” and A&E's "Behind Closed Doors," she has interviewed national and international newsmakers, entertainment and literary figures and medical and legal experts.  She is a foremost expert on the challenges facing working mothers and has hosted several programs on parenting including the ACE award-winning cable series “Mother’s Day” and “Mothers Minutes.” 

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Rue McClanahan –

 

Popular star of television and theater, best known for her captivating performance as Blanche on the long running television sitcom AThe Golden Girls,@ Rue McClanahan is an actress of unusual talents.  Also known for her role as Vivian Harmon in the series AMaude,@ McClanahan also has decades of theater experience, both on and off Broadway, where she has won the critics= and the audiences’ hearts over and over again.  She has written My First Five Husbands…..And The Ones Who Got Away. 

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Mark McEwen  –

 

Journalist, author and former CBS news anchor, Mark McEwen was voted one of the most trusted people in America and was a fixture on CBS in the mornings from 1987 until 2002.  His wit and warmth made him a welcome guest in millions of homes.  During his 16-year tenure at CBS, Mark served in a variety of high-profile positions, including anchor for "CBS This Morning", weather and entertainment reporter for "The Early Show" and correspondent for "48 Hours."  He is a stroke survivor and works with the American Stroke Association and the National Stroke Association to educate people on how to make healthy lifestyle changes.  His new book, A Change in the Weather, is about his experience as a stroke survivor.

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Dr. Jennifer Mieres  –

 

Director of Nuclear Cardiology at The Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at New York University School of Medicine and Associate Professor of Medicine, Dr. Jennifer Mieres is a nationally recognized expert in cardiovascular diseases in women, appearing on such programs as “20/20”, “Good Morning America”, “Today in New York”, “CBS Early Show”, “CNN” and many others.  In addition, Dr. Mieres has appeared in three recent documentaries for PBS including “Before It’s Too Late,” exploring heart attack prevention; “A Woman’s Heart,” exploring heart disease in women; and “A Call To Action: Women and Heart Disease.”  She is the author of Heart Smart for Black Women and Latinas: A Five Week Plan to Healthy Living.

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Rita Moreno  –

 

Actress, comedienne, Broadway entertainer and speaker, Rita Moreno is the only female performer whose outstanding work has earned her all four of the most prestigious show business awards: the Oscar, the Emmy, the Tony and the Grammy.  Her film credits include the landmark 1962 motion picture "West Side Story," "The King and I," "The Ritz," and "The Four Seasons."  Most recently, she has been seen on HBO's "Oz," "The Guardian" for CBS and "Cane" for CBS.  She performs her one woman show with symphony orchestras all over the country.  She has served as national spokesperson for the American Heart Association's "Heart of Diabetes" campaign. 

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Martina Navratilova  –

 

A champion on and off the court, Martina Navratilova is not only a tennis legend, but an inspirational leader who demonstrates wit, candor and sheer motivation.  Arguably the best tennis player ever to step on the court, Martina amassed an unmatched number of professional records over the course of a career that spanned an amazing four decades, while proving to be an equally accomplished humanitarian and public figure. She is strongly involved with many charitable groups and feels as though it is not just her right, but instead her duty, to speak out when she sees injustices happening in her world.  She is a staunch supporter of women’s rights and environmental protection.  An accomplished writer of fiction and non-fiction, her most recent book is Shape Your Self: A Guide to Personal Fitness and Healthy Living.

 

 

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Deborah Norville  –

 

An Emmy-award winning journalist, Deborah Norville is the anchor of “Inside Edition” and “Deborah Norville Tonight” on MSNBC.  Previously, Norville hosted the nationally syndicated “Deborah Norville Show,” heard on 200 stations over the ABC radio network, and co-hosted NBC’s “Today” show.  Since becoming “Inside Edition” anchor in 1995, Deborah has lead the show to high ratings, strength and respect.  It is now seen by more than eight million viewers each day.  She is the author of Back on Track: How to Straighten Out Your Life When It Throws You A Curve and, her latest, Thank You Power.

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Donny Osmond   –


International show business personality, Donny Osmond has had many musical lives. As a very young child, he and his brothers, The Osmonds, started out as kid singers on “The Andy Williams Show” and by the time he was a teenager, he had become one of the most popular and successful stars in the history of pop music.  Later, he forged a very successful solo career, and still later teamed with sister Marie for the hit TV show, “Donny & Marie”. In addition, Donny has appeared on Broadway in such roles as Joseph in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and Gaston in “Beauty and the Beast.”  He recently released an album, “Love Songs of the 70’s” and also recently appeared in the film “College Road Trip.”

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Marie Osmond  –

Perhaps best known for her weekly variety television show, "The Donny and Marie Show," Marie has endeared herself to an entire generation through television, music, radio and Broadway. Acting roles include the Christmas classic television movie, "The Gift of Love" with James Woods, and as Maria in the national touring company of "The Sound of Music." Her music career has garnered Grammy nominations for "Best Female Country Vocal Performance" and "Best New Artist." Marie is co-founder of the charity, "Children's Miracle Network" and has been spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s “Choose to Move” and “Go Red For Women” campaigns.  Marie has also launched a highly successful porcelain doll collection business. She is the author of the best-selling book, Behind the Smile, a book dealing with post-partum depression.

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Lynn Redgrave  – 

 


Star of stage, screen and television, Ms. Redgrave received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her memorable role in “Georgy Girl.” Her television appearances include co-hosting the syndicated program, “Not For Women Only” and she appeared in the television series “House Calls,” “Teacher’s Only,” and “Chicken Soup.”  She received an Oscar nomination and won a Golden Globe Award for her role in the film “Gods and Monsters,” and won a Drama Desk Award for her work in the off-Broadway show “Talking Heads.”  She is a breast cancer survivor.

 

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Debbie Reynolds – 


Vivacious star of stage, screen and television, Debbie has made her mark as one of the entertainment industry’s major artists both here and abroad. Among her many hits are “Singing in the Rain,” “How the West was Won,” “That’s Entertainment,” and “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” She speaks on surviving in the worlds of Hollywood and on health issues for women.

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Donna Richardson Joyner  –

 


Donna Richardson Joyner is one of the nation's premier fitness and wellness experts and the star of more than 25 award-winning videos.  A former ESPN "Fitness Pro" and NBC's "Weekend Today" fitness expert, she currently host's "Sweating in the Spirit" on the Word Network and "The Donna Richardson Joyner Show" on TV One.  Recently, Donna was inducted into the Fitness Hall of Fame and was named by Essence magazine for being "one of the most inspiring women in America."  She is the author of Let's Get Real.

 

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Jaclyn Smith –

 

For more than three decades, Jaclyn Smith has held the public’s interest as an award-winning actress, a designer and a role model.  Jaclyn gained much popularity from her role as Kelly Garrett on “Charlie’s Angels” and she earned a Golden Globe nomination for her critically acclaimed portrayal of the legendary first lady in “Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy”, one of the most highly rated telefilms of all time.  In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, Jaclyn also pioneered the concept of celebrities developing their own brands with her highly successful collection of women’s apparel for Kmart stores as well as her latest home furnishings collection, Jaclyn Smith Home.  Currently, Jaclyn appears as the celebrity host of Bravo’s weekly competitive reality series, “Shear Genius.” 

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Kathy Smith –

 

For more than 15 years Kathy Smith has been redefining the way people stay fit. Selling over seven million exercise videos since her debut video in 1985, “Kathy Smith’s Ultimate Workout,” she has also released “New Yoga Basics,” the first-ever interactive exercise program, “Kathy Smith’s Personal Trainer,” and “Moving Through Menopause.” Also host of health-related television shows, Kathy is the health and fitness correspondent for “Today.”

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Nancy Snyderman –

 

Dr. Nancy Snyderman is the chief medical editor for NBC New’s “Today,” “NBC News With Brian Williams,” “Dateline NBC,” MSNBC and MSNBC.com.  She has written Dr. Nancy Snyderman’s Guide to Good Health for Women Over 40, Necessary Journeys, Girl in The Mirror: Mothers and Daughters in the Years of Adolescence and her latest, “Medical Myths That Can Kill You. She also writes a monthly column for Good Housekeeping magazine.

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Kathrine Switzer –

 

Emmy Award-winning television commentator, and author of Running and Walking for Women Over 40: The Road to Sanity and Vanity, Kathrine Switzer is a celebrated long-distance runner. She is perhaps best known as the woman who challenged the all-male tradition of the Boston Marathon and became the first woman to officially enter and run the event.  She has served as program director of Avon Running and as Director of Women's Health and Fitness for RYKA, manufacturers of performance athletic footwear exclusively for women.  Her latest book is Marathon Woman.

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Mikki Taylor –

 

Beauty and cover editor of Essence magazine, Mikki Taylor sees herself as a personal consultant to Essence’s readers.  Taylor is the recipient of four CEBA Awards, an industry award acknowledging excellence in African-American media, and of the Associated Black Charities “Image Makers Award”.  She is a board member of the Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation and serves on the board of directors of Fashion Group International.  She is the author of Self Seduction. 

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Marlo Thomas –

 

As an actress, producer, author and social activist, Marlo Thomas has been honored with numerous awards including four Emmys, nine Emmy nominations, a Golden Globe, the George Foster Peabody Award and an induction into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.  She created, produced and co-hosted the Emmy-award winning television specials "Free To Be...You and Me" and “Free To Be…A Family,” both of which became a best-selling children's book as well as a Gold Record.  She has also written the best­selling books The Right Words at the Right Time, and Thanks & Giving: All Year Long.  She is National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hos­pital.

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Cicely Tyson –

 

Cicely Tyson is one of the most respected and honored talents in American theater and film; her career has continu­ally brought criti­cal praise.  She has starred in NBC=s ASweet Justice@ as well as AThe Auto­­bio­graphy of Miss Jane Pittman,@ AA Lesson Before Dying,@ ARoots,@ AKing,@ AThe Marva Collins Story,@ ASounder,@ AThe Oldest Confed­erate Widow Tells All,@ AHeat Wave@  and many others.  Ms. Tyson has served as Chair­person for UNICEF and works with the United Nations and other organizations in pro­mo­ting global cultural under­standing.

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Marcia Wallace –

 

Actress and comedienne Marcia Wallace has been in show business since 1967.  Prior to her Emmy-award winning role as Bart=s teacher on AThe Simpsons,@ Marcia was best known as Carol Kester, the red-headed receptionist on AThe Bob Newhart Show,@ and received an Emmy nomination when she guest-starred on AMurphy Brown.@  She has written Don=t Look Back, We=re Not Going That Way, subtitled: “How I Overcame a Rocky Childhood, a Nervous Breakdown, Breast Cancer, Widowhood, Fat, Fire & Menopausal Motherhood and Still Managed to Count My Lucky Chickens.”

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Ciji Ware 

 

Author, journalist and life-balance expert, Ciji Ware has been a print and broadcast journalist for twenty-five years, most recently as a health and lifestyle correspondent for ABC in Los Angeles.  The author of five works of historical fiction and two non-fiction books, her latest book is Rightsizing Your Life: Simplifying Your Surroundings While Keeping What Matters Most. 

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Faye Wattleton –

 

Faye Wattleton is the President of the Center for the Advancement of Women, an independent, non-profit research and education institution dedicated to advocating for the advancement of women.  From 1978 to 1992, as President of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), Ms. Wattleton played an unsurpassed role in defining the national debate over reproductive rights and health, and in shaping family planning policies and programs around the world. In 1993, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.  She has written a memoir entitled, Life On The Line.

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Lynn Whitfield -

 

Emmy-award winning actress, Lynn Whitfield is perhaps best known for the title role in HBO’s “The Josephine Baker Story.”  She has also starred in “Eve’s Bayou”, “A Thin Line Between Love and Hate” and “The Women of Brewster Place”, among many others.  Most recently, Whitfield joined forces with fellow Louisiana native, Tyler Perry, who handpicked her for a memorable role the popular screen adaptation of his play, “Madea’s Family Reunion”. And she will soon be seen in the upcoming film, “Mama I Want To Sing,” joining music legend Patti La Belle in a re-make of the off-Broadway play on the life of R&B singer Doris Troy. 

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Paula Zahn –

 

Seven time Emmy-Award winning broadcast journalist and network news host, Paula Zahn has been at the forefront of the news, reporting on the most important issues of the day.  She joined CNN in September, 2001 and hosted the primetime news show “Paula Zahn Now.”  She is also the former host of “The Edge with Paula Zahn,” on the Fox News Network, and former anchor of “CBS Evening News Saturday Edition.”  She has served as the back-up anchor for Dan Rather on the evening news.  Prior to that, Zahn spent six years as the co-host of “CBS This Morning.
















 
 
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