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Nickelodeon superstar JoJo Siwa is a YouTube personality, singer, dancer, entrepreneur, social media influencer, New York Times bestselling author and star on Nickelodeon’s "Lip Sync Battle Shorties." In addition to her new surging EP, "D.R.E.A.M The Music," Siwa recently announced her first multi-city, live concert tour: Nickelodeon’s "JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour," which will be making stops in 25 cities across North America next year. Siwa connects with her fans through many channels via social media and, through her SIWANATORZ club, she stands against negativity and bullying.

Earlier this fall, the critically acclaimed electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling released her holiday album titled, "Warmer In The Winter: Deluxe Edition." Last year, "Warmer In The Winter" went on to become the best-selling new Christmas album of 2017, outselling pop music heavyweights such as Gwen Stefani and Sia. It was also the best performing holiday album on Pandora with over 40 million spins and had the biggest debut for a holiday release last season. The new Deluxe Edition will feature last year’s renditions of holiday favorites such as “Carol of the Bells,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” featuring Sabrina Carpenter, as well three holiday originals featuring critically acclaimed and chart topping artists Trombone Shorty, Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low, and Becky G.

Following the release of his debut solo album, "Broadway Brick By Brick," Michael Longoria sings us home for the holidays with a collection of his Christmas favorites. "Merry Christmas Darling," a romantic holiday album with a throwback 60s vibe, will make listeners want to hang up your stocking, snuggle up by the fireplace, and get into the Christmas spirit. Longoria’s winter wonderland love-note was produced by Grammy nominee Michael Croiter. He took the BUILD stage to talk about the album and played a few songs for the audience.

Lebanon’s official selection for the foreign language Oscar race, "Capernaum" ("Chaos") tells the story of Zain (Zain al Rafeea), a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for the "crime" of giving him life. The film follows Zain as he journeys from gutsy, streetwise child to hardened 12-year-old "adult" fleeing his negligent parents, surviving through his wits on the streets, taking care of Ethiopian refugee Rahil and her baby son Yonas, being jailed for a violent crime, and finally, seeking justice in a courtroom. Join filmmaker Nadine Labaki and the film's composer Khaled Mouzanar at BUILD.

"Counterpart" tells its story through the eyes of Howard Silk ( J. K. Simmons), who discovers that the secretive UN-type organization he works for protects a passage between two very different versions of Earth, each trying to exploit the advantages of the other. Season Two finds the Crossing closed and each Howard stranded in the other's world. As a cold war escalates between worlds and deepens the divide, both men find themselves growing increasingly like the other. Join series star Nazanin Boniadi ("Homeland") at BUILD.

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind “The Lego Movie” and “21 Jump Street,” bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask. Join stars Jake Johnson and Shameik Moore as they discuss the hit animated film.

Global pop artist and influencer Amber Liu recently dropped two new singles, "White Noise" and "Lost At Sea," and revealed the details for her first solo North American tour, "Gone Rogue." The tour is the first time fans will hear all of Amber Liu's solo catalog back-to-back. She has been tenaciously focused in putting together a live performance that will leave fans yearning for more.

Today we discuss talks of a “Lizzie McGuire” revival (1:05), a new article from Marie Claire on why it’s hard to make friends as an adult (7:15), YouTuber Brittani Louise Taylor joins the table to discuss her new book “A Sucky Love Story” (13:13), Brit + Co shares some DIY holiday decor tips to impress your guests (22:15), and Food God Jonathan Cheban also joins the table (26:21).

Digital entertainment program BUILD Series takes its popular and extensive live interview show to the next level, adding a new, daily morning talk show “BUILD Brunch," as BUILD Series continues its commitment to bring its fans closer to culture. Airing weekdays at 12pm live on BUILDseries.com/Brunch, it will feature a roundtable of diverse, young and influential personalities speaking to breaking news, hot topics and the latest in entertainment."Bachelor in Paradise's" Derek Peth joins the table and our hosts get some holiday cocktails from Ousia.

Digital entertainment program BUILD Series takes its popular and extensive live interview show to the next level, adding a new, daily morning talk show “BUILD Brunch," as BUILD Series continues its commitment to bring its fans closer to culture. Airing weekdays at 12pm live on BUILDseries.com/Brunch, it will feature a roundtable of diverse, young and influential personalities speaking to breaking news, hot topics and the latest in entertainment."Bachelor in Paradise's" Derek Peth joins the table and our hosts get some holiday cocktails from Ousia.