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Written and directed by Angie Wang, "MDMA" is an autobiographical period drama that offers the unique perspective of a working-class, Asian-American woman scrambling for status in a world of white, west-coast privileged. Angie Wang (Annie Q.) is a working-class girl who is forced by financial necessity to become an expert in making the party drug, Ecstasy, in the chemistry lab at her prestigious West Coast university.

"A Simple Favor," a stylish post-modern film noir directed by Paul Feig, centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy blogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily's (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town. Stephanie is joined by Emily's husband Sean (Henry Golding) in this thriller filled with twists and betrayals, secrets and revelations, love and loyalty, murder and revenge.

Today we discuss the controversial call that cost Serena Williams the US Open (0:54), Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn leaving “Project Runway” for Amazon (5:03), celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger joins the table to preview the Emmy’s red carpet (8:40), the Nicki Minaj and Cardi B fight during New York Fashion Week (16:53), details on the new “High School Musical” tv series (23:20), and founder/CEO of Mogul Tiffany Pham chats about her new book “You Are A Mogul” (28:36).

Grammy Award-nominated Norwegian singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Jarle Bernhoft emphasizes this personal connection on his fourth full-length offering and first as Bernhoft & The Fashion Bruises—the aptly titled "Humanoid." Recorded as a full band, the record unlocks a soulful spirit buoyed by simmering R&B grooves and powerful pop hooks. In assembling this bold, bright, and brilliant body of work, the artist surveyed the landscape and made a conscious decision to go against the grain. Bernhoft joined BUILD to talk new music and play a few songs.

In our BUILD Weekend Listen panels music aficionados discuss the latest singles, albums and trends in the massive industry that is music.

With so much content out there it's hard to keep track of what's coming out but we've got you covered. Join a group of television and movie buffs as they discuss what's coming to theaters this weekend, the latest television premieres and more in what's sure to be a great conversation. This week Ricky Camilleri is alongside Yahoo Entertainment's Gwynne Watkins and HuffPost Entertainment's Lauren Moraski.

Nicolette Robinson makes her Broadway debut in "Waitress," taking on the central role of pie baker Jenna. Robinson will take her first Broadway bow at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre September 4, playing a limited engagement through October 28. Robinson becomes the first woman of color to take the lead in the Sara Bareilles musical. She has previously appeared on the New York stage in Off-Broadway's "Invisible Thread" and "Brooklynite." Her TV credits include "Perfect Couples," "Hart of Dixie" and "The Affair."

Based on the hit movie franchise from Blumhouse Productions, "The Purge" revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Set in an altered America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. As the clock winds down, each character is forced to reckon with their past as they discover how far they will go to survive the night. Amanda Warren ("The Leftovers") joined BUILD for a chat about the new show.

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 11am 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.

Comedian Bert Kreischer is ready to take his shirt off and “party hardy” with his debut Netflix Original stand-up special, "Bert Kreischer: Secret Time." Considered one of the best storytellers of his generation, Kreischer regales the audience at the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia with stories about zip-lining with his family, his daughter practicing softball with an imaginary ball and upstaging ex-NBA player Ralph Sampson at a childhood basketball camp.