Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut

A raw and powerful coming-out story, DEVOUT: Losing My Faith to Find Myself (on-sale February 17, 2026; Gallery Books) traces beloved American Idol finalist David Archuleta's journey from closeted Mormon teen to global pop star to openly queer man. Featuring never-before-seen photos and a foreword from Paula Abdul, Devout is a must-read for anyone who's ever wrestled with who they are versus who they're told to be."A lot of people who saw teenage David on TV thought they knew me. In DEVOUT, I share that there was a lot more going on behind the scenes than many realized-with me, with my family, and with the show. I had to recondition almost everything I learned or was taught to believe, and that process can be challenging. This is a story about finding courage within yourself during your absolute darkest moment to persevere and become who you truly are."

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Prayer... is it a vow or a calling out? Like us trying to reach David in the open field. Is it an act of selfishness or a feeling that just because we're Christians that this is how you work for us? No! We're guilty of created our own paths of choice and hardly if ever are they in the right direction. Now would be the best time to understand a calling out versus a vow to serve.

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How is it dogs can always find something to tap into on the ground. No matter how bare or overtaken by leaves and fallen limbs, a dog always locates a story.

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A self-proclaimed "old soul," Alexia Jayy has been chasing her dream since she was 2. Inspired by icons such as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Donny Hathaway, she grew up performing - from her first solo at the Apollo at 5 to recording her own original music as an adult. Alexia's signature, accessory-adorned Afro has become a joyful extension of her personality and artistry. Life hasn't been without challenges, though. A single mother at 21, Alexia balanced raising her son, Matthew, with pursuing music, even writing her first single, "Who Raised You," in his honor. She later welcomed her daughter, Harmony, while continuing to perform, record and build a following online. Supported by her partner, David, and her mother, Michelle, Alexia juggles family, music and faith, proving that perseverance, passion and love can turn obstacles into opportunity.

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A searing investigation into the child influencer industry and the perils of childhood interne fame, Like, Follow, Subscribe is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the costs of internet fame, and the ethics of online content.What is it like to grow up with a camera in your face 24/7? To have your childhood moments sold as "content" to millions online? What happens when someone who works in a largely unregulated multi-billion-dollar industry sells away their childhood and has no financial safety net as an adult? What does it feel like to have your private moments-your medical diagnoses, your first period, your first break up, your tantrums, potty-training, and breastfeeding-weaning-broadcast to an audience of millions? Like, Follow, Subscribe shines a spotlight on the deeply troubling world of the child influencer industry.Journalist Fortesa Latifi dives into the lives of children whose parents mine their everyday activities for monetizable content, exposing issues like privacy violations, financial abuse, and the absence of child labor protections. Through expert interviews with psychologists, labor scientists, and even former child influencers and family vloggers, she uncovers the pressures, trauma, and consequences for children thrust into the spotlight.This timely and eye-opening book doesn't just reveal the harm of toxic social media culture: it also provides a roadmap to better regulating influencer families, safeguarding children, and questioning the role of audiences in perpetuating these cycles of exploitation.

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Good ol' boy Randy Pearson (McKinnon) is in deep trouble. The IRS is circling. Gangsters want their money. And the only people left in his corner are his long-suffering wife (Blount) and his estranged gay twin brother. Enter Tino Armani (Goggins), a mob fixer with impeccable fashion sense, gourmet Italian tastes, and a strangely prophetic worldview. What follows is a madcap Southern caper that blends redemption, farce, and spiritual reckoning in equal measure that had critics and audiences alike praising its offbeat charm.Part shaggy-dog crime comedy, part meditation on forgiveness and grace, RANDY & THE MOB has grown into a cult favorite, especially among fans of McKinnon and Goggins' later film and television work where their fascination with flawed, spiritually searching Southern characters would continue to flourish.Directed, co-written, and co-produced by McKinnon, who also starred and starring Goggins who also co-produced, the film features an ensemble cast including Lisa Blount, Tim DeKay (Bosch: Legacy, Oppenheimer, White Collar), Bill Nunn (Sirens, Spider Man 3), Paul Ben-Victor (Nobody Wants This, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, The Chosen), and a memorable special appearance by Burt Reynolds.The Limited-Edition Collector's Edition Blu-ray of RANDY & THE MOB features more than an hour of bonus programming including THE ACCOUNTANT, and a 24-minute long "Making-of" featurette with cast & crew interviews.Here's the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_QjL7BNnAY 

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-Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations.  Hosting requires show prep.  My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests.  What you don’t have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed.  The conversation didn’t happen.  I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again.  Let me explain Missed Opportunity.  It’s my questions and statements without their answers.  I’m leaving open enough space at the end of each question hoping they’ll download the talk and insert their answers.Missed Opportunity is a lost piece of history.  Like a message in a bottle tossed out to sea. I hope to locate a destination…
  This week we’re putting focus on my missed opportunity with actor and fellow podcaster Freddy Prinze Jr and comedian Jeff Dye.   Missed Opportunity.  A lost piece of history.  You know the questions.  Let’s locate the reactions.  The door is always open.  Reach out to me at [email protected] that’s [email protected] Be brilliant!    

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