Meet the ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ contenders
Sixteen celebrities are ready to take on Donald Trump in the boardroom when the second installment of “The Celebrity Apprentice” premieres March 1 (two-hour episode begins at 8 p.m. on NBC)
Piers Morgan (“America’s Got Talent”) won the first edition of “Celebrity Apprentice.” Competing for the charity of their choice this season are:
CLINT BLACK – The country singer has had a profound effect on the music industry, not only through his own recordings, but also through the establishment of his brainchild, Equity Music Group, a record company he co-founded in 2003. He is a profound, not to mention prolific, songwriter. To date, he has written, recorded and released more than 100 songs, a benchmark in any artist’s career. Black will be playing for the charity, “International Rett Syndrome Foundation.”
ANDREW DICE CLAY – He is proud to be considered America’s most controversial and outrageous comic of all time. When he released his debut album “DICE” the parental advisory label simply read “Warning: This album is offensive.” He was the first comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row plus hundreds of other sports arenas from coast to Coast. Clay will be playing for the charity, “Stand Up For Kids.”
ANNIE DUKE – She has established herself as one of the best poker players in the world. In 2004, Duke beat out an assembly of 234 players in the World Series of Poker $2000 buy-in Omaha Hi/Lo Split and won her first WSOP bracelet. She is sought after for her vast poker skills and knowledge, coaching the likes of Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Ashton Kutcher and Charles Barkley on their poker game. Duke will be playing for the charity, “Refugees International.”
TOM GREEN – Most known for his roles in feature films “Freddy Got Fingered,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Stealing Harvard” and “Road Trip,” Green has continued writing, producing and directing numerous film projects. Currently in post-production, Green is also editing “Prankstar,” a film in which he wrote, directed and starred. Green will be playing for the charity, “Butch Walts and Donald Skinner Urologic Cancer Research Foundation.”
NATALIE GULBIS – The professional golfer won her first LPGA Tour title in 2007 at the Evian Masters, where she birdied the first hole of a sudden-death playoff. She has starred in her own reality television series on the Golf Channel, created her own line of fashion calendars, contributed to numerous charities and graced red carpets for events such as Fashion Week and The Grammys. Gulbis will be playing for the charity, “Boys and Girls Club.
SCOTT HAMILTON – One of the most recognized male figure skating stars in the world, Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards and honors including an Emmy Award nomination, induction into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and a privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. He captured the attention of the world 25 years ago with his Olympic Gold medal performances in Saravejo, Hamilton will be playing for the charity, “The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.”
JESSE JAMES – He can be called many things: custom bike and car builder, producer, publisher, television host and restaurateur. James is currently in production for his new show “Jesse James Is A Dead Man” which will premiere on Spike TV. This past summer, James hit the road to talk to the American worker one-on-one to launch his new clothing line Jesse James Industrial Work Wear. James will be playing for the charity, “Long Beach Education Foundation.”
CLAUDIA JORDAN – She is a model for NBC’s “Deal or No Deal” and currently holds the #1 box, indicative of her rise up in the business. Jordan became Miss Teen Rhode Island and later competed in Miss Teen USA. As an adult, she won Miss Rhode Island USA and competed in the Miss USA pageant. In 2009, she will be featured alongside Luke Wilson in the new film entitled “Middlemen.” Jordan will be playing for the charity, “NAPSAC Foundation.”
KHLOE KARDASHIAN — She is the youngest of the three sisters introduced to Hollywood with the dramedy “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” In addition to dealing with the newfound responsibilities of being a reality star, Kardashian also manages DASH, the high-end women’s boutique in Calabasas, California that she owns and runs with her two sisters. Kardashian will be playing for the charity, “The Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness.”
BRIAN MCKNIGHT — In addition to a stellar career as a singer/songwriter, McKnight has conquered all mediums including selling over 16 million albums. From his starring role on Broadway in “Chicago” this past winter to his upcoming gig as host of BET’s “Soul Sessions,” McKnight can also be heard everyday as the host of 94.7 The Wave’s morning program “The Brian McKnight Morning Show.” McKnight will be playing for the charity, “Youthville USA.”
JOAN RIVERS – She is one of the hardest working celebrities in the world: comedienne, Tony-nominated actress, best-selling author, Emmy Award-winning television talk show host, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, jewelry designer, cosmetic company entrepreneur, red-carpet fashion laureate and, most importantly to her, mother and grandmother. Rivers will be playing for the charity, “God’s Love We Deliver.”
MELISSA RIVERS – She is also an Ivy League graduate, an accomplished equestrian and the mother of a young son. Rivers is also an executive producer and has ample experience behind the camera as well as in front of it. The University of Pennsylvania graduate joined her mother, Joan Rivers, on the red carpet at E! Entertainment where they started the red carpet phenomenon. Rivers will be playing for the charity, “Lili Claire Foundation.”
BRANDE RODERICK – She started her first company in 2000 called She-Ra Productions, a film and television production company. In addition to “The Celebrity Apprentice,” Roderick will be starring in a new reality show with Brooke Burke and Tracy Bingham called “Flirty 30′s,” a mix between “Sex and the City” and “Desperate Housewives.” Roderick will be playing for the charity, “CPYC – California Police Youth Charities.”
DENNIS RODMAN – The retired NBA player played for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Rodman was the winner of the $222,000 main prize on the 2005 edition of “The Celebrity Mole.” Additionally, he participated in the U.K. “Celebrity Big Brother” and hosted “Geek to Freak” on Mark Cuban’s HDNet. Rodman will be playing for the charity, “CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of New Orleans.”
HERSCHEL WALKER – As a freshman at the University of Georgia, Walker’s performance helped capture the 1980 national football title. He earned consensus All-American honors three consecutive years, set numerous NCAA and SEC records and capped a sensational college career by earning, in his junior year, the 1982 Heisman Trophy. Walker will be playing for the charity, “Alternative Community Development Services (dba Project Turnaround).”
TIONNE WATKINS – She is best known as “T-Boz,” the lead singer of the best-selling female group of all time, TLC, with over 18 million albums sold worldwide. In addition to her success as a musician, Watkins is also a successful actress, producer and a tireless fundraiser for many important charities. Watkins will be playing for the charity, “Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia.”
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