A.J. Hammer is the host of HLN's evening show, Showbiz Tonight, on Headline Prime. He is based in CNN's New York bureau. Hammer also serves as an entertainment correspondent for CNN, hosting the network's daily entertainment reports.

Hammer joined HLN in 2005 after hosting Court TV's crime and justice entertainment show, Hollywood Heat. Hammer began his career at WNBC Radio in New York City at the age of 15 and has covered the entertainment industry for more than 20 years.

Bob Van Dillen is a morning meteorologist for HLN. Based in CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta, Van Dillen joined the network in September 2002.

Before joining CNN, Van Dillen was with the NBC affiliate WCNC in Charlotte, N.C., where he was a weekend meteorologist. Before this position, he was the morning meteorologist with CBS affiliate WTVH in Syracuse, N.Y., where he had also served as the weekend meteorologist. Previously, Van Dillen worked for ABC affiliate WUTR in Utica, N.Y., where he served as chief meteorologist. He began his career in Long Island, N.Y., as a forecaster for the Metro Weather Service.

Brooke Anderson is a CNN Entertainment Correspondent and co-host of HLN’s Showbiz Tonight. Based in CNN's Los Angeles bureau, Anderson joined the network in July 2000.

Anderson has covered numerous events for CNN and HLN, including the Academy Awards, the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Sundance Film Festival, the MTV Video Music Awards, the NBA All-Star Weekend, Fall Fashion Week in New York City and Atlanta’s Music Midtown.

Christi Paul is a news anchor for HLN. Based in CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta, Paul joined the network in April 2003 as a weekend anchor.

Previously, Paul worked for CNN affiliate KTVK in Phoenix, where she was an anchor and a consumer reporter for the network. Before that position, Paul was with ABC affiliate KNXV also in Phoenix. During her tenure with KNXV, Paul was a news anchor, weathercaster, weather producer and reporter.

Nationally syndicated radio show host and money coach Clark Howard hosts Clark Howard every weekend on HLN. As he does with his popular radio program, Howard empowers his Clark Howard viewers to make smart financial decisions in all aspects of life with the promise to help them "save more, spend less and avoid getting ripped off!" Howard is based in CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta.

Also a successful entrepreneur, newspaper columnist and best-selling author, Howard's radio program The Clark Howard Show is now heard nationally on more than 225 radio stations. Howard found his way onto the radio after he was asked to be a guest on a radio show about travel. The response was so positive that he was given his own program, The Clark Howard Show. The show originates from Atlanta's WSB-AM and is syndicated by Dial Global.

Jane Velez-Mitchell hosts "Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell," a topical event-driven show with a wide range of viewpoints. A veteran television news journalist, Velez-Mitchell reported for the nationally syndicated Warner Brothers/Telepictures show "Celebrity Justice" and regularly served as guest host for "Nancy Grace," another HLN program.

As a commentator on high-profile cases, Velez-Mitchell has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and other national cable television programs. During the Michael Jackson molestation trial, she appeared daily on "Nancy Grace" and was featured on CNN's "Larry King Live" on several occasions, including the evening of the verdict.

Jennifer Westhoven is a personal finance anchor for HLN. She provides regular updates on HLN for the morning show "Morning Express with Robin Meade." She is based out of CNN's Atlanta headquarters.

Westhoven joined CNN in May 2000 and has worked as a correspondent for CNN and CNNfn, CNN's former financial news network, covering many stories live on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). From the financial fall-out surrounding the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to the twists and turns of the Enron scandal to the looming impact of the burgeoning Chinese economy, her updates include the latest stories from corporate America, Wall Street and personal finance.

Joe Carter is a news reporter and weekend sports anchor for HLN. Based in CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta, Carter joined the network in December 2009.

Carter hosts a weekly segment called, "HLN's Views From The Street with Joe Carter," wherein he interviews people on the streets to gauge their opinions on the stories making news. Since joining the CNN Worldwide team, Carter has covered the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and Super Bowl XLIV in Miami.

Before joining HLN, Carter worked at WTVJ-TV in Miami, FL, as a morning news anchor and reporter. Additionally, Carter was the sports director at WHNS-TV in Greenville, SC, where he also anchored nightly newscasts. He also worked as a weekend sports anchor at WHBF-TV in Rock Island, IL.

Emmy Award winner Joy Behar is the host of HLN's The Joy Behar Show (9 p.m. ET/PT) and is an acclaimed star of the stage, small screen, and silver screen. Her previous television credits have included roles and guest appearances on networks including CNN, HLN, HBO, ABC, NBC, Comedy Central, and Bravo. For three years, Ms. Behar hosted her own WABC radio show, where she discussed politics with a deadly humorous bent.

Her film appearances include "Cookie," with Peter Falk; "This Is My Life," directed by Nora Ephron; Woody Allen’s "Manhattan Murder Mystery"; and a cameo in "Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail."

In theater she had a successful run in the off-Broadway hit "The Food Chain," earning rave reviews in the starring role, and also in the critically acclaimed "The Vagina Monologues."

Mike Galanos is host of Prime News on HLN. Based in CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta, Galanos joined the network in May 2002.

During his tenure with HLN, Galanos has anchored the network’s Sept. 11 memorial anniversary coverage, 2002 mid-term election coverage and military updates.

Previously, Galanos anchored for CNN/SI. In 1997, Galanos hosted CNN's seasonal programs, Baseball 97 and College Football Preview. Additionally, he reported for the network on its Super Bowl, MLB World Series, Daytona 500 and Men's NCAA Final Four coverage.