Alias Smith and LeRoi

Todd Bridges. The poster child for bad shit happening to child actors. You've heard the rumors. You've heard all sorts of stories. It's worse than what you were ever told. But if the sun is gonna come out tomorrow, it's going to shine on Todd. He's a grown man now. He's still quick to a smile, with an honesty that is disarming. He's got nothing to hide. He was bigger than any child star of his time, or yours. You have no idea what ups and downs are until you hear it from Todd. If his life was a ride at the amusement park, it's the one that makes DMX scream like a bitch.  Want to hear how rough riders really roll? Punchplay.

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Life is the gym for Dondre Whitfield. Everyday, he gets up, gets in the ring and sweats it out. Every audition. Every callback. Every role. Every day. And if it's true you only get out of it what you put into it, what Dondre gets is motivation. He is what the working actor is all about. Working. Husband, father, actor, author, motivational speaker. The man barely has enough time left in the day to keep his hat game strong, and yet he does.. You want to know how he rolls with the punchces? Punch play.

 

 

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Dondre Whitfield is a Real Husband of Hollywood.  He met her when he was just a teenager and fell in love. He's been with her ever since. Through the ups and downs, the sunny days and the rain, the times when she treated him like he was the only one she loved and the days when he couldn't get her to pick up the phone. Because that's what love is. It's dedication. It's faith. And it's patience. Dondre has that in spades. And so far, he's played his cards right. Dondre Whitfield is the player, and he loves the game. You want to know the score? Punch play.

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Gina Prince-Bythewood will not look you in your eye.  She will however, stare straight through your soul. With a soft smile and a killer instinct, she worked her way up through the ranks of show business, quietly not taking "no" for an answer as she's put together a body of work based on love and determination. Because that's who she is.  And true to her point guard roots (yea, "Love and Basketball" is "kind of" about her) she runs the floor, she runs her sets, and she sees you. Even though you don't see her looking.  Get ready to get drenched in a quiet storm. Punchplay.

 

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It's all in his eyes. They're his secret weapon. It's what he uses to take in all of the information that he's going to spit back at you in two or three takes. They say a lot when he says a little. It's good for an actor to have a move. That's his move. And with those eyes he's been looking for ways to see his way through Hollywood, avoiding the traps and pitfalls of childhood stardom and dreams realized too soon. Yea, you met Tyler James Williams when he was twelve. That was just the opener.  Now it's time for the show.  Ladies and Gentleman, allow me to introduce you to Tyler James Williams, the actor. Punchplay.

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Tichina Arnold is funny. We know this because no matter how funny the person is who was hired because they were supposed to be funnier than her, she always walks away with a laugh. Always. If there were such a thing as comedy gold, it would be Tichina Arnold, and you would use her to insure the people you banked on. Shameless, fearless, and fierce, she's a delicate balance of badass and elegance. You can dress her up, and you can take her somewhere, but when you get there, if don't nobody give her nothing, she will open up the door, and get it herself. Oh, and she can sing, too. Want to know how she do that? Punch play.

 

 

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Lena Waithe ain't go no time for that.  If you think you're hustlin', if you think you're grindin', think again. Here's the difference between you and her. She does not have time to talk about what she's doing because she's too busy doing it. From P.A. to Movie Producer, there isn't a job in this game she can't do. Or at least that's what she thinks. And so far, she's right. And it's not ego. She's just a girl from Chicago who see's the world through Derrick Rose colored glasses.  Want to know what that looks like?  Punch play.

 

 

 

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Russell Simmons. Uncle Rush. Hip Hop was just music before Russell Simmons turned it into an industry. Between Run-DMC, Phat Farm, Def Comedy Jam, and most recently All Def Digital, Russell Simmons has displayed a creative vision which has positioned him at the forefront of things you didn't even know had a front. He's not a businessman, he's a business, man. Want to hear about why yoga is so important to him and why black people need white friends? Punch play.

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Booty Call. It's rare that you can trace a phrase that has become so entrenched in our culture that you don't know where it came from, back to where it came from. Bill Bellamy is ground zero for making comedy, sexy, fresh, and fun. In a world of comedians smacking and flipping and rubbing it down, Bill managed to put some C-L on his A-S-S and dress up after midnight material for the after five crowd. Between his charm, and his grind, you can see why Bill is a rare jewel. He's a great comedian, and a great guy. And yes, he woke up like that. Get your eco-system right. Punch play.

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Andre Cymone used to play bass with Prince. It was not just a job. It was an adventure. And it's what he did. It is not who he was. It's a lifetime later and with the release of his first collection of music in over 25 years, Andre has something to say. From our conversation, it seems to be, he is and always was his own man. He loves music, so much so, that he set it free until it came back to him. And in his other life as a rock star, he has been known to wear clear pants. Want to know where to get a pair, and why he cares so much about the right to vote? Punch play.

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