I Am Refocused Radio

RYAN JAY BIO

Ryan Jay is one of America's most popular nationally syndicated film critics. Based on his website, RyanJayReviews.com, he is featured weekly as resident film critic on The Morning Blend and weekend newscasts on the NBC-TV affiliate in Milwaukee, WI (and previously on the FOX-TV affiliate in Fort Myers, FL). On radio, he can be heard live Friday mornings on FM stations across the country, in addition to recorded weekly movie review segments for Premiere Networks. Ryan is a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association which annually awards excellence in film at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards; and the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association which annually hosts The Dorian Awards.

Most passionate about movies and the arts, Ryan has cultivated a career celebrating entertainment and sharing his unique perspective with TV and radio audiences. He was host of Digital Dish, a weekly, live, celebrity gossip show on Today's TMJ4 Facebook page and continues to spotlight performers of theater and the arts on his Ryan Jay Reviews Facebook page. Often on the red carpet at movie premieres and events, he has interviewed many of Hollywood's A-list celebrities. And every other week he can be found in the pages of Us Weekly magazine as Fashion Police.

Inspired since childhood by his favorite film, The Wizard of Oz, Ryan has become an Oz historian, interviewing the casts and filmmakers of many Oz films, publishing articles and presenting multimedia lectures, celebrating the legacy of Oz to audiences from around the world at annual Oz festivals in NY, IL and KS, along with universities and theaters and museums. Ryan has worked as a television producer of major pop culture and entertainment programming for networks such as Bravo, Showtime, MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, TLC, and even The Jerry Springer Show.

https://ryanjayreviews.com/

https://www.oscars.org/

The 93rd Academy Awards | 2021
Union Station Los Angeles and the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Honoring movies released in 2020

https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2021

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With a mesmerizing sound and inspiring path, Maddy Allen is an artist at her core. She has an eclectic indie rock style, influenced by artists such as FKA Twigs, Lana Del Rey, and Halsey. After attending the Berklee College of Music, Allen started writing music as a way to process whatever life threw her way.

Allen released her first album ‘Welcome to the Cage’ in 2019. It has been described by Pop It Records as a ‘record that is simultaneously deeply moving and home to the most interesting music we’ve heard in a while.’ She hopes that by sharing her experiences and being vulnerable in her songs, she can allow her audience to connect through a safe space in the world.

Allen is currently working on her sophomore album. She describes this album as being very personal, as if reading a diary, and stands as an example to her listeners that authenticity creates the best art. With all of this in mind, this fourteen track album is sure to leave listeners captivated.

https://www.instagram.com/itsmaddyallen/

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Both Adam Elesh and Brett Smith were the main song writing force behind Southern California's ORIGINAL Drowning Pool Music. The music of KinderCrowdControl has seen it's way into videos, presentation reels, radio, and popular downloads.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/KinderCrowdControl-178300222265468/

https://www.edem-art.com/bio

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Rachel Mac - NBC The Voice  - Team Nick

Hometown: Romeo, MI

Resident: Romei, MI

Rachel grew up with a single dad who inspired her love of older music, and two older sisters who gave her the confidence to start singing and performing in talent shows. She began to use music as a way to express herself and is a self-described hippie at heart. She has dreamed of being on "The Voice" since she was young, and once gave a school presentation on how much she likes Blake Shelton. Rachel is currently a sophomore in high school and participates in theater, marching band and choir, and also finds the time to lead youth worship at her church.

Song: "Your Song," by Elton John

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xFpHLchBAM

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For designer Emily Daccarett fashion and music can not be separated. Daccarett creates an immersive world of storytelling through music, film, and fashion. Each artistic direction begins with a beat that forms a story. From the start of her brand, she has fused those worlds, creating a symbiotic flow between the two. She uses textiles, shapes, and sound as her tools for world-building, and gives her audience the chance to step into those stories to experience them for themselves. She graduated from Instituto Marangoni in Paris and the prestigious Ecole De La Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, where she trained in the French technique of draping and pattern making. Soon after graduated from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. She made her runway debut with Concept Shows during LA Fashion Week. Now she is pushing the boundaries of her imagination through synth-pop. Think of Blondie and David Lynch having a baby in 2021 and that's the direction her music takes.
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Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Emily Daccarett
www.emilydaccarett.com

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Busting onto the scene bringing sexy pop music with a ‘90s R&B vibe, Tiffany Sayers is here to make her mark! A bona fide trailblazer and independent LA woman, Tiffany’s music breathes new life into the mainstream with a fresh new flavor.

Beginning at a young age, Tiffany's natural creative force in singing, dancing, songwriting, and performance set her on a dedicated path to a successful career as a recording artist and songwriter.

Tiffany’s latest singles, Trippin’ Over You and My Body Knows, were produced by Daniel Luttrell. Luttrell is known for his work with notable artists Sky Ferreira, Nikka Costa, All Time Low, and Ty Dolla $ign, with music featured in Victoria's Secret, Grey’s Anatomy, and more. Trippin’ Over You is a hot pop track with a hook built for traction, and My Body Knows is an unforgettable pop-rock song that showcases Tiffany’s versatility as an artist and songwriter. She is able to blend genres harmoniously while maintaining her signature sound. Tiffany’s much acclaimed debut single So Good was released in September 2019, followed by her five track EP titled 12:22.


Tiffany Sayers owns the stage with her sonically charged power vocals and never misses a pitch or a beat. She has graced the famous stages of SoCal, including The Viper Room, The Mint, House of Blues, Boardner’s, Molly Malone's, and Montage Laguna Beach. Internationally, Tiffany has created quite a stir while performing at glamorous venues such as The Villa del Balbianello in Lake Como, Italy, and more.

Her memorable performances enrapture the audience with her take on modern pop-soul stemming from influences such as Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, and Stevie Nicks.


Sayers is a captivating, soulful artist, who puts her heart into the world in many ways, including giving back to her community. She has a passion for volunteering and has organized many non-profit and community driven events, including creating a community garden with the Social Justice Learning Institute, organizing several pet adoptions with the Animal Wellness Foundation, and regularly volunteering with children at after-school programs in Los Angeles.

True SOUL in vocals isn't something you learn, you either got it, or you don't. Tiffany Sayers has it...in spades.


Website

www.TiffanySayers.com

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Patricia Patrise is a composer, lyricist in the English and Polish language, singer, pianist and producer, as well as photographer and video maker.  Music of the Artist is in the climat of melodious artpop, musical, instrumental folk. 
A few years' stay in asian region inspired the Artist to compoze musical poetry. 
First Album - Travel Far: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjnP9hH32Gc&list=U...
Second Album - Travel In:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEGvW-uKmJM&list=U...
Third Album - Musica Practicae: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg1IidV0gq8&list=U...

The Artist is in the process of recording 4th Album.

Piano arranger, singer, songwriter, and teacher


facebook.com/pg/PatriciaProduction

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Based in California
Founded in 1980
Genre: #Rock #Blues
#Punk #Soul
Label: Riozen Media


the NoBS~1981
- Scott Parker: Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Harmonica
- Brad Parker: Guitar, Bass, Vocals
- David Parker: Guitar, Bass, Vocals
- Mike Harney: Drums


Come one, come all, to the show, to the celebration of American music, to the Blues, the Rhythm and Blues, to the Soul Revival, to the Rock and Roll Circus, to the Living Legacy, to No BS… We are a brotherhood, literally and metaphorically. We were born on the River and travelled the highways and byways of our country. This recording is “live” and wabi sabi in the truest tradition. It is rough and raw, played with passion and precision, performed hundreds of times in front of thousands of music lovers. The music presented here is a homage to the originators, the creators of our greatest American art form. At the time of this recording the Discos were closing and the “hair bands”, the punk bands, and the countless cover bands were dominating the live music scene. Although these groups were adding to the musical progression of popular music, they were not connected to the legacy or our musical traditions. To connect to that tradition we had to revive the songs and styles that built our popular music; music created by the struggle of the black and minority communities. Nothing less than the heart and soul of our musical heritage was our goal. From the earliest field hollers to the most sophisticated styles of jazz, we sought to give our audiences the gifts of our great American heritage… So come with us, inside a packed venue, to experience the Show, the Sound, the Joy of an American musical feast…


~ Scott Parker, 2020


https://www.thenobsmusic.com/

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ABOUT YASHA JACKSON

Yasha Jackson was most recently seen recurring on THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT on HBO Max as Jada opposite Kaley Cuoco. Prior to that she recurred in the sixth season of Showtime's RAY DONOVAN and on the ninth season of the CBS series, BLUE BLOODS. Additionally, she has appeared in "Black Museum", the season four finale of the critically acclaimed BLACK MIRROR on Netflix. Yasha appeared in the finale of the Netflix series THE GET DOWN for director Baz Luhrmann as well as LAW AND ORDER: SVU,FOREVER, and NURSE JACKIE . On the big screen, she can be seen in the film LITTLE BOXES, opposite Nelsan Ellis and Melanie Lynskey. Jackson can next be seen LE B as the lead of the upcoming thriller KILLER AMONG US.

ABOUT KILLER AMONG US, IN THEATERS AND ON DEMAND APRIL 16th

iTunesertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights to first time writer-director Charles Scharfman's crime thriller "Killer Among Us". The film stars Yasha Jackson (The Flight Attendant), Andrew Richardson, Bruce MacVittie and Imani Lewis. On the 4th of July, a rookie female cop partners with a veteran detective to save the life of a high-school student from a radicalized serial killer. Vertical Entertainment will release Killer Among Us in cinemas & on demand April 16th.

Director Charles Scharfman: "I made this film as a crime genre-rooted reflection of the polarized and complicated political climate we are currently living in, and that's even more relevant today then when we shot it."

Producer Dan Clifton: "We could not be more excited to have Vertical Entertainment distribute Killer Among Us. This was a special film to make with Charles, producer Bernard Hunt and our whole team, and I'm excited for audiences to see it this spring."

Killer Among Us was directed by Charles Scharfman, written by Charles Scharfman and Daniel Lichtenberg, produced by Dan Clifton and Bernard Hunt, with cinematography by Bernard Hunt, edited by Terry Taylor, and music by Siddhartha Barnhoorn. The film was produced by Hard Night LLC.



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Cam Anthony

Team Blake

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Resident: Los Angeles, CA

Cam grew up in North Philadelphia and turned to music as an escape from the violence and crime he faced in the city. He learned at an early age how to control his voice and honed his skills in the church choir. At 11, Cam's life changed forever after a video of him singing a Bruno Mars song went viral. Cam was later invited to open for Patti LaBelle, perform on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," and even perform at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. At 12, Cam was signed by Dr. Dre. and spent the rest of his teen years recording and performing. His contract ended recently, but Cam is ready to take full control of his artistry and continue making a name for himself on "The Voice" stage.

Song: "10,000 Hours," by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber

Performance: https://youtu.be/JFumzRool20

About the Show

The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" celebrates its 10th anniversary with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the show's newest season, which returns on March 1.
 
Pop music sensation Nick Jonas reclaims his red chair alongside superstar Coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Blake Shelton as they return for Season 20. Carson Daly returns as host.
 
The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the first begins with the Blind Auditions, then the Battle Rounds, Knockouts and, finally, the Live Performance Shows.
 
During the Blind Auditions, the decisions from the musician coaches are based solely on voice and not looks. The coaches hear the artists perform but they don't get to see them, thanks to rotating chairs. If a coach is impressed by the artist's voice, that coach pushes a button to select the artist for their team. At this point, the coach's chair will swivel so that they can face the artist they selected. If more than one coach pushes the button, the power then shifts to the artists to choose which coach they want to work with. If no coach pushes their button, the artist is eliminated from the competition.
 
Also returning this season is the block, which adds another layer of excitement during the Blind Auditions. The coach chairs each have an extra set of buttons with the other three coaches' names. The block button prevents a coach from adding a new artist to their team. The coaches can only use their block buttons on one artist for the entire first round of the competition. When a coach hits the block button with the name of one of the other three coaches, the coach who hit it automatically turns around. The blocked coach only discovers they are blocked if they press their button. The blocked coach's chair will still turn, but instead of their lane lighting up with their name, it says "BLOCKED." If the coach doesn't press their button, the block is still available for another audition.
 
Once the teams are set, the battle is on. The coaches dedicate themselves to developing their team of artists, giving them advice and sharing the secrets of their success, along with help from their celebrity advisors. The coaches enlist music industry heavyweights to prepare their artists for the Battle Rounds. This season's Battle Advisors include international chart-topping Grammy-winning artist Luis Fonsi (Team Kelly), Multi-hyphenated Emmy- and Golden Globe Award-winning actor and musician Darren Criss (Team Nick), Grammy-winning R&B singer and icon Brandy (Team Legend) and Grammy-winning country music duo Dan + Shay (Team Blake).
 
During the Battle Rounds, the coaches will pit two of their own team members against each other to sing the same song together in front of a virtual audience. They are vying for their coach's confidence and decision to take them to the next round.
 
After each vocal battle, the coach must choose which of his/her singers will advance to the next round of competition. The losing artist is available to be stolen by another coach or available to be saved by their own coach, but the team coach can only hit their button to save an artist after it's clear no other coach is going to steal the artist. If no other coach has attempted to steal the artist by the time they get down the stage steps, the artist's coach can push the button to save them. Each coach will have one save and one steal in the Battle Rounds. Artists who won their battle or were stolen by another coach will advance to the Knockouts.
 
The four artists that were saved by their individual coaches during the Battle Rounds will not automatically advance in the competition. Instead, those artists will compete in the Four-Way Knockout. Each of the four artists will receive individualized coaching and rehearsals with their coach and a superstar Mega Mentor in preparation for the Four-Way Knockout. However, the winner will ultimately be chosen by America. At the top of the final episode of the Knockouts, voting will open for America to choose which of the four artists moves forward in the competition after their performances. At the top of the first Live Show, Carson Daly will reveal which of the four artists was voted through by America, and that artist will continue to the Live Shows with their original team.
 
For the remainder of the artists who made it to the Knockouts, one superstar Mega Mentor will be on hand to work with all the coaches and their teams as they prepare the artists for this challenge. In the Knockouts, the artists will be paired against a teammate once more, but this time, they will select their own songs to perform individually while their direct competitor watches and waits. The coaches will choose the winner, and the artist not selected will be available to be stolen by another coach. Each coach will only have one steal in the Knockouts.
 
Once the Live Performance Shows begin, the top artists will compete each week against each other during a live broadcast. As always, the television audience will vote to save their favorite artists. The artists with the lowest number of votes will be eligible for the Instant Save. These artists will each perform a new song that represents why they should earn the save. America will then have the opportunity to save their favorite performer by voting on The Voice Official App or NBC.com. The singers with the lowest number of votes will be sent home each week. In the end, one will be named "The Voice" and will receive the grand prize of a recording contract.
 
"The Voice" is a presentation of MGM Television, Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. The series was created by John de Mol, who serves as an executive producer along with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson and Adam H. Sher.

https://www.nbc.com/the-voice


https://twitter.com/NBCTheVoice


This is #TheVoice! Catch #TheVoice Mondays 8/7c on @NBC. Stream anytime on @PeacockTV.

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