Philadelphia Phillies' All-Star first baseman Ryan Howard is one of the most dominant offensive players in baseball
Bobby Jindal is the Republican governor of Louisiana and the first Indian-American governor in U.S. history
Van Morrison is an Irish singer songwriter whose rich, often mystical vocals have earned him two Grammy Awards and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Danny Boyle is the critically acclaimed director of 2009's sleeper movie hit, Slumdog Millionaire
For more than three decades Giorgio Armani has shaped the world of fashion
Henry Louis Gates Jr. is an American literary critic, educator, writer, editor, and public intellectual
Mickey Rourke, a star of many popular films of the 1980s has returned to the spotlight. As Randy "the Ram" Robinson in The Wrestler, he won a Golden Globe and earned an Oscar nomination
Dana Elaine Owens, aka Queen Latifah, is an award-winning rapper, singer and actress
Mario Batali is perhaps best-known as the chef at the award-winning New York eatery, Babbo, but his resume does not end there
Simon Pegg is a star of British radio and television comedy, but he is probably best known in the U.S. for his roles in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz.
In a new book, Know Your Power, Nancy Pelosi discusses her years as a Democratic Representative in Congress and what it was like becoming the first female speaker of the House
Ted Turner is one of the world's best-known businessmen. His vast media empire includes three of cable television's most recognized brands: TBS, TNT and the first 24-hour news channel, CNN
Steve Carell has become one of the most recognizable funny men in American comedy
Smokey Robinson is a legendary American R&B and soul singer
Jenny from the block has become one of the most influential Hispanic artists of our time
Hugh Hefner is a magazine publisher and the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Playboy Enterprises
Since leaving the White House, the former president has worked to promote global health, democracy and human rights.
Jeff Gordon is a NASCAR racecar driver who has won the Daytona 500 three times and is a four-time Winston Cup Champion
The former Secretary of State has just published a book and speaks a great deal about US foreign policy
On December 29, 2007 Miller won his first World Cup event since splitting from the U.S. Ski Team.
Sir Richard Branson, the billionaire entrepreneur famous for creating the Virgin brand, was made the United Nations Correspondents Association Citizen of the World Award for his support for environmental and humanitarian
Ringo Starr, the former Beatles drummer, released a new record Liverpool 8 in 2007
Published in 35 countries, Roberts is the author of over 150 novels