She grew up in an Italian cooking family and wrote recipe books before her Food Network shows 30 Minute Meals and $40 a Day. Now she has three shows, a magazine, and Yum-O!, a nonprofit targeting kids' diets. Submit questions for Rachel Ray
In 1995 he helped end 40 years of Democratic majority in the House of Reps. and was TIME's Person of the Year. The former Speaker also co-authors bestsellers. Days of Infamy is the 2nd in a World War II series. Submit questions for Newt Gingrich
He has sold millions of albums and packed stadiums with screaming fans around the world. Next up: his debut supporting role in the Speed Racer movie in theaters in May. Submit questions for singer/dancer Rain
After playing royals ancient and modern, a hard-nosed cop and all manner of fantasy females, the Oscar winner has written a memoir, In the Frame. Helen Mirren will now take your questions
Q&A;: The former Yankee skipper talks about managing the Dodgers, forgetting the Yankees and envying Derek Jeter
After her brother Gianni was killed in 1997, she took over the family business and built it into a global brand, with a new menswear line out this month. Donatella Versace will now take your questions
For 24 years, the NBA commissioner has helped globalize pro basketball. And this year's compelling season could lift the league out of a ratings funk. David Stern will now take your questions
After vowing to never again write about Lestat, this best seller reveals she has one more vampire novel in her. Her newest religious book is Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana. Anne Rice will now take your questions
She's a Harvard grad, an acclaimed actress and a humanitarian, but she says she's no role model. Her new movie is The Other Boleyn Girl. Natalie Portman will now take your questions
He's a multi-aliased rapper, an actor and a fashion mogul, and his intense turn as an ambivalent striver in the TV-movie adaptation of A Raisin in the Sun airs Feb. 25 on ABC. Sean Combs will now take your questions
For more than 16 years, he has cross-examined politicians and newsmakers as host of Meet the Press. In this election, his studio is still the premier hot seat in politics. Tim Russert will now take your questions
One of the fastest drivers in NASCAR, this veteran will start the season Feb. 17 at the 50th running of the Daytona 500, a race he has won three times. Jeff Gordon will now take your questions.