From Reality Shows to STARdom.

This article features several African-American reality-show celebrities. They are Jordin Brianna Sparks of "American Idol," Eva Marcille of "America's Next Top Model," Earl Cole of "Survivor: Fiji" and Randal Pinkett of "The Apprentice." Also included are Emmitt Smith of "Dancing With the Stars" and "Fantasia Barrino" of "American Idol."