Denzel's spotlight

Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, screenwriter, director and film producer. He has garnered much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s, including for his portrayals of real-life figures, such as Steve Biko, Malcolm X, Rubin Carter, Melvin B. Tolson, Frank Lucas, and Herman Boone.

Washington has been awarded three Golden Globe awards and two Academy Awards for his work. He is notable as the second African American man (after Sidney Poitier) to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, which he received for his role in the 2001 film Training Day

Women around him don't go to the euphoric lengths they do when around

Brad Pitt, but good luck finding a woman who hasn't given a thought to a

night with Mr. Washington. Unfortunately for the ladies, he's married, but if

he can't handle all the women, we are more than willing to help out.

• Has always had a strong religious belief and lives his life by the Bible.
• Regrets rejecting a part in thriller SEVEN, which finally went to Brad Pitt. He thought the film was so dark and evil.
• Is set to return to Broadway starring in a revival of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fences. (November 2009)
• Donated $50,000 to a Boys & Girls Club in New Mexico - where he is filming the post-apocalyptic action movie THE BOOK OF ELI - when he heard the charity desperately needed the money. (April 1, 2009)
• Is a spokesperson for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, having been a member of the Boys Club once himself.
• Has been voted America's favorite movie star for the second year in a row in an annual Harris Poll. (January 2008)

Lisa Raye's Spotlight

Lisa Raye's sex appeal is demonstrated by the wild rumors of her romantic adventures. Gossipmongers have linked her to athletes such as Michael Jordan, Jalen Rose, Allen Iverson, Gary Payton, as well as to musical artists such as Naughty By Nature's Treach and hip-hop star Benzino. But Lisa Raye dismisses such talk: "They want to put me with all of the people that got some money, but let them be available, though!"

Lisa Raye has had a varied career in showbiz over the last few years. She's starred in such films as Reasons (1996), The Players Club (1998), The Wood (1999), Civil Brand (2002), and Gang of Roses (2003). Meanwhile, she's had guest roles on TV shows like In the House, Martin and The Parent 'Hood, hosted Source: All Access, and now stars on UPN's All of Us.

• Voted Star of the Future at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival,^[12]
• Top Ten most Beautiful Indian Woman of the Millenium by the Times of India
• Won the Best Actress in a Canadian film for Water by the Vancouver Critics Circle (ref: imdb.com, Glow magazine, December 2007).
• Won 'Voice Achievers Award for 2009' for outstanding contribution in fields of film, trade, literature and sports http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/media/entertainment-/entertainment/Seven-Indo-Canadian-including-Lisa-Ray-honoured/articleshow/5281180.cms

Mattew's Spotlight

Mattew "David" McConaughey, born November 4, 1969) is an American actor. After a series of minor roles in the early 1990s (including his breakout role in Dazed and Confused, director Richard Linklater's second feature film), he appeared in films such as A Time to Kill, Contact, U-571, Sahara, and We Are Marshall. He also played the leading man in several romantic comedies, including The Wedding Planner, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Failure to Launch, Fool's Gold and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.


McConaughey, who was voted the sexiest man alive in a recent magazine poll, said: "It's cool to be considered sexy - it's an honour. I like it and am happy to be called that.

When I got the call I laughed. Then I called my mum. She said, 'It's about damn time'. I said, 'Thank you mum. I couldn't have done it without you!'"

Matthew McConaughey: Five Fun Facts

1. "My favorite thing to do alone is jam in my truck and drive," Matthew McConaughey tells PEOPLE. "There are very few people I could take a road trip with. It's where I have my best thoughts."
2. When asked in 2005 who his hero was, Matthew McConaughey replied, "Me in 10 years."
3. Matthew McConaughey says he's managed to remain friends with all his exes. "I just don't know how to put Wite-Out over that period in my life," he tells PEOPLE. "So hopefully you're going to be inviting me to your wedding and I'm going to be inviting you to mine."
4. Matthew McConaughey claims he hasn't worn deodorant in 20 years.
5. Matthew McConaughey admits that King Kong (the 1976 version with Jessica Lange) makes him teary eyed. "I remember crying at how much he loved her but he was an ape, he was the outcast."