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Fantasia Barrino
~American Idol~
Since American Idol... Fantasia has released two albums, recieved a Grammy Award nomination, has been cast as “Celie“ in the Broadway musical, The Color Purple, has worked as an actress on American Dreams, guest voiced on The Simpsons, guest starred as herself on the sitcom All of Us, has appeared three times as a musical guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, performed at the 36th NAACP Image Awards in honor of Illinois Senator Barack Obama, has published her memoirs "Life Is Not a Fairy Tale," and played herself in a Lifetime Television film "Life Is Not a Fairy Tale.“
Naima Mora ~America's Next Top Model~
Since the 4th cycle of America's Next Top Model... Naima became a Trophy Girl at the 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards, served as a judge at the Miss Teen USA Pageant in 2005, has stared on the Tyra Banks Show, TV show Veronica Mars, and music video "Wolf Like Me," and has modeled for CoverGirl, Elle Magazine, Fuego Magazine, US Weekly Magazine, IN Touch Magazine, Star Magazine, Teen People Magazine, Split Clothing, Jazz Album Samsung.
Chandra Davis ~Flavor of Love~
Since Flavor of Love...Chandra has been modeling for Eye Candy as London Charles, has made an appearence in a music video in Paul Wall's "Break em off," has also made an apearence on BET's "Rip the Runway."
Kevin Powell ~The Real World~
Sicne the Real World...Kevin became a senior writer for Vibe magazine, co-founded the nonprofit community-based group “Hiphop Speaks,” frequent engagement speaker at colleges, announced his running for the United States House of Representatives in the 10th Congressional District of New York but later withdrew, and has authored 6 books.
Dani (Danielle) Evans ~ America's Next Top Model~
Since the 6th Cycle of America's Next Top Model...Dani has appeared on the cover of PowerPlay Magazine,has starred in the continuing CoverGirl commercial campaign on The CW with fellow CoverGirls Queen Latifah and Tiiu Kuik, has become a model for Elle, ElleGirl, Jewel Magazine, In Touch Weekly, Essence Magazine, Seventeen, The New York Post, and Ashro catalog, Baby Phat, Zang Toi, and Style Salon Fall.
Nicole "Nikki" "Hoopz" Deannae Alexander
~Flavor of Love~
Since Flavor of Love...Hoopz has become a model in calendars, magazines, and for modeling agencies such as Eye Candy & Titanium Girlz, has appeared in videos such as Will Smith's "Party Starter," Lil' Keke's "Chunk Up The Deuce" and Maddi Madd video “Holla Back,“ has been offered rolls in several movies with Mekhi Phifer & Trick Daddy, is auditioning for a role in "Friends Are Forever," has been featured on MTV's Wild 'N Out, and is the host of an upcoming reality show.
Eva Pigford
~America's Next Top Model~
Since the 3rd cycle of America's Next Top Model....Eva has appeared on the cover of Brides Noir, Women's Health and Fitness, King magazine, IONA, and Essence magazine, has guest starred in six episodes of Kevin Hill, hosted BET's Rip the Runway, appeared in an episode of Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out, the movie "The Walk", and music video "DJ Play A Love Song, and has also hosted BET J's reality show, "My Model Looks Better Than Your Model."
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LaShell Griffin ~Oprah's Popstar Challenge~
Since Oprah's Pop Star Challenge...LaShell has released her first album “FREE“ and other leading singles and has started her own record label.
Ruben Studdard
~American Idol~
Since American Idol...Ruben has released three albums, won the NAACP Outstanding New Artist award, received a Grammy Award nomination, has worked as an actor in 8 Simple Rules, Life on a Stick, All of Us, and Eve, as well as Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed and lost over 70 pounds on a vegetarian diet.
Randal Pinkett ~The Apprentice~
Since The Apprentice...Randal is no longer a full-time employee of Trump Enterprises, continues to head BCT Partners a multi-million dollar consulting firm with Trump Enterprises as a client, has released his first book, Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching a Multi-Million-Dollar Business.
Danity Kane
~Making the Band~
Since Making the Band...Danity Kane's released a platinum album, filmed their first music video, and will be the opening act on Christina Agulara's Back to Basics Tour.
Da Band ~Making the Band~
Sara Stokes
Dylan "The Dilinjah" John
Kevin "Chopper" Barnes
Lynese "Babs" Wiley
Lloyd "Ness" Mathis
Fredrick "Freddy P" Watson
Since Making the Band..Da Band released their debut album, Chopper has signed to Cash Money Records, Sara Stokes appeared on the Royce Da 5'9" song "Wet My Whistle", Dylan Dilinjah is releasing his solo album "No Regrets," Freddy P. is releasing his solo Gospel album titled "TRU MIAMI HEAT," Babs and Ness are still signed to Bad Boy Records.
Alonzo Bodden ~The Last Comic Standing~
Since the Last Comic Standing...Alonzo has performed on numerous television shows including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Make Me Laugh, Late Friday, The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, Comedy Central Presents and It's Showtime at the Apollo, has become a voice actor working on the Power Rangers, released his own DVD "Tall, Dark and Funny," and has starred in 8 Guys, Bringing Down the House, The Girl Next Door, Scary Movie 4, and National Lampoon's Totally Baked: A Potumentary.
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