Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Growing up in Canton, Mich., Grace would walk up and down the aisles at Toys "R" Us with a toy guitar, sing at church and every family holiday, and listen to Johnny Cash on fishing trips with her dad. Grace's grandfather shared his love of playing the guitar with her at a young age, leading her to write her own songs and play shows locally. Her performances caught the attention of Mucho Love publishing company in Nashville and signed Grace as a songwriter at 16 years old. After moving to Nashville with her family in 2021, Grace continues to write and perform. Grace keeps in touch with her friends, boyfriend and family in Michigan while continuing to chase her dreams in Music City.

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Hometown & resident of Montgomery, AL From an early age, Ryley Tate turned anything and everything into a drum set, and, by age 4, he graduated to a real drum set. From there, he moved on to keyboard and guitar. He never wanted to be away from his music, so his mom drew him a keyboard on cardboard, so he could practice on the go: at church, in the car, and at restaurants. When Ryley Tate decided he wanted to make his own music, he saved up his money for recording software and learned the production side of things. His plan is to start gigging around town when he gets his driver's license. Ryley Tate spends most of his time being heavily involved in local theater, always participating in musicals or singing for his church youth group.

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In one of the most iconic scenes in movie history, Kevin Costner, playing Ray Kinsella, is in a Dyersville, Iowa cornfield and as the credits roll he is finally, finally having that long-delayed soul-satisfying catch with his dad as "Field of Dreams" concludes. And now, exactly 35 years after filming started on this beloved classic, as a thank you to the townspeople of Dyersville, Iowa who continue to mean so much to him-- actor Dwier Brown--who played Kevin Costner's dad--John Kinsella--is welcoming one and all to his Baseball Hall of Dreams and The Baseball Building--which Dwier has created in Dyersville. This small town in Iowa meant so much to a young actor that Dwier never forgot their kindness. Dwier's affection is fueled in part by the fact that just before he arrived in town to shoot the film he had unexpectedly lost his own dad. Not only has he returned to the town many times over the years, but he is now offering his own unique thank you to the people of Dyersville--and the many visitors who, because Dwier built it, they will now come.

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Afeni Shakur was a revolutionary, an intellect and a voice for the people. She became a feminist darling of the '70s, a female leader in the movement amidst the macho milieu of the Black Panther Party. Tupac was a rapper and poet, a political visionary and philosopher who became known as one of the greatest rap artists of all time. In addition to becoming a global sex symbol and media favorite for his outspoken and sometimes outrageous antics, he would eventually become the poster child for modern Black activism. Their story chronicles the possibilities and contradictions of the United States from a time of revolutionary fervor to Hip Hop culture’s most ostentatious decade.

FX’s Dear Mama is both an audio and visual experience. Tupac's timeless message is undeniable as beats evaporate into soundscapes and his lyrics revealed to be mantras of passion and politics. It eschews strict chronology for a style that slides back and forth in time, finding linkages between mother and son, 1970s and 1990s, black activism and hip hop, that highlight how much has and has not changed in the struggle for human rights. Through this technique, the eras speak to each other and melt time away, shifting the dual narratives into one definitive portrait of a global superstar and the woman who shaped him, forever linked by love and fate.

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Hometown & Resident of Los Angeles, CA Tiana auditioned for Season 22 but didn't turn any chairs. All the coaches gave her tips on how to work on her craft and come back. She is still teaching 3- and 4-year-olds and wants to set a good example for them to work hard towards their goals. Although she loves her job, she is more than okay setting it aside to hopefully make music her full-time career. Tiana is no stranger to overcoming obstacles and has battled with epilepsy. For her, it's brought on by stress and lack of sleep, which is all too common when being an entertainer. It affects her memory and speech, two crucial elements of singing. Luckily, it is under control with medication. Tiana constantly reminds herself that neither epilepsy nor anything else will stand in the way of her dreams.

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ALI was born completely deaf and her doctors said that she likely wouldn't be able to talk, much less sing. ALI always loved a challenge, and she was not going to let her disability get in the way of her love for music. Rather than rely on hearing to sing, she would feel the way the notes felt, replicating it physically. With that technique, along with the help of many operations, and good hearing aids, she was able to get to a level where she was comfortable performing. Once she started performing for crowds, she loved the feeling it gave her, especially inspiring others. Recently, her friend encouraged her to start gigging again, which has given her the confidence to audition for The Voice.

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Building on its library of 4/20 movies, MTV presents Pretty Stoned, an all-new original stoner comedy with a female-led cast. Set in Atlanta, the comedy follows two dueling co-workers: Stella (Pretty See) a total stoner with no commitment to her job and the other, Darcy (Paris Berelc), a type-A high-achiever focused on her career. The two women must join forces when they find themselves sky-high in a boatload of trouble after one of them disposes of $20,000 worth of pot from a drug Queen Pin and her henchwomen.
Comedian and actor Chris Renfro plays Blaize, Stella’s confident yet perpetually stoned roommate.Chris is a multi-hyphenate performer and creative, whose talent has landed them roles in series such as QUEER AS FOLK, TOM SWIFT, THE L-WORD: GENERATION Q, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE and RENO 911!. Chris started out in the world of improv, where they were a longtime member of Upright Citizens Brigade, as well as one of the founding members of the very successful shows Asian AF and Gaysian AF. They continue to be a voice and supporter for the LGBTQ+ community as a non-binary performer and advocate. They continue to work towards not only making their name within the world of comedy but in drama and writing as well.

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HarperCollins Publishers is excited to be publishing Tell Me Your Dreams (on-sale April 11, 2023), the first-ever picture book from beloved cohost of The Talk and New York Times bestselling author of Live Your Life Amanda Kloots. Inspired by Kloots's own bedtime rituals with her son, Tell Me Your Dreams is a heartwarming picture book that's perfect for any parent who wants their child to know that anything is possible if you just dare to dream. "I could not be more excited to share this story in my first children's book," says Kloots. "This bedtime ritual has become my favorite part of the day. A chance to interact with Elvis and encourage him to dream. It's amazing how our children can inspire us!" It's bedtime and time to settle in for the night. But before we go to sleep, it's time to talk about all the things there are to dream about. It's an adventure in imagination and a reminder that when we close our eyes everything is possible. With its lyrical prose and heartfelt, soft-textured art from award-winning illustrator Alex Willmore, Tell Me Your Dreams is sure to become a favorite part of every family's bedtime ritual.

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Hometown & Resident of Meredian, MS At 10 years old, Holly opened for Blake in her hometown of Meridian after winning a local competition. She sang "Anyway" by Martina McBride in front of 500 people. Holly came from a very musical family and started singing in public at church when she was just 3 years old. By 5, Holly began participating in beauty pageants, which years later led her to be crowned Miss Mississippi 2021. She traveled the state amassing 32,000 miles doing speaking engagements and singing for various organizations. She now spends a lot of her time working at her family's boutique, which she opened with her mom in 2018. Although Holly works there full-time, she tries to sing and perform as much as she can in the community.

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Michael comes from a family of performers. His sister was known as the singer in the family. His mom, and biggest fan, was a news anchor and radio personality. At 15, Michael and his family moved to Texas, where he decided to join the choir to make some new friends. After high school, Michael moved to New York City to pursue his dreams in musical theatre. In 2017, he booked a job in a Jersey Boys tribute band, which toured around the country, and brought him to Los Angeles where he currently resides. As the tour ended in 2020, Michael needed a job and pivoted to working in commercial production. He has a newfound career, but he wants to return to his true home: the stage.

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