BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Megan Thomas, Kiki Ayers and Cortez West discuss the biggest casting news for the week of November 21st, 2014. Also joining the conversation is special guest April Parker. Megan opens up with "New Casting" topics including Critics Blast Wendy Williams' Aaliyah Biopic. Kiki then discusses "Fresh Beatz" featuring Kendrick Lamar Confirms Lil Wayne Collaboration. Cortez then discusses "The Next Big Thing": Jazmin Sisters - YOU. They wrap things up with by interviewing April Parker.

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BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Megan Thomas, Kiki Ayers and Cortez West interview Keiana Richard and Desean Terry.

Keiana Richàrd was born and raised in Nashville, TN. Her last name comes from her Louisiana roots (both parents being born and raised in Southern Louisiana). She attended The University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she received her B.A. in Theatre Arts and her Minor in Business. While at UTK, she and a group of other black actresses played an integral part in creating more opportunities for minorities in the theatre department. She and four other ladies produced The Colored Museum by George C. Wolfe directed by Ka’ramuu Kush. This production set a precedent of inclusion for minorities in the Clarence Brown theatre department. She received her MFA from the prestigious University of California, San Diego. There she was able to hone her skills as an actress and work with some of the best artists in the country, including directors

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Megan Thomas, Kiki Ayers and Cortez West discuss the biggest casting news for the week of November 14th, 2014. Also joining the conversation is special guest Bille Woodruff. Megan opens up with "New Casting" topics including Paula Patton Joins the Cast of Warcraft. Kiki then discusses "Fresh Beatz" featuring CALI NATIVE KYLE - “Don't Wanna Fall In Love”. Cortez then leads the panel in a game of 'Who's that Fem on Film?'. They wrap things up with by interviewing Bille Woodruff.

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Megan Thomas and Cortez West discuss the biggest casting news for the week of November 7th, 2014. Also joining the conversation is special guest Denise Boutte. Megan opens up with "New Casting" topics including HBO Developing ‘Bros’ Black Brothers Comedy and Porsha Williams Gets A Spin-off. Kiki then discusses "Fresh Beatz" featuring Beyoncé Is Releasing New Music and Up NEXT in Music: CALI NATIVE KYLE - “Don't Wanna Fall In Love”. Cortez then breaks down "The Next Big Thing" featuring The NoPhone Is a Technology-free Alternative to a Cell Phone. They wrap things up with by interviewing Denise Boutte.

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Megan Thomas and Cortez West discuss the biggest casting news for the week of October 31st, 2014. Also joining the conversation is special guest Stevie Mackey. Megan opens up with "New Casting" topics including Chadwick Bosemen is Marvel's First Black Superhero, and 2004 Kevin Hart Sitcom Coming to DVD. Kiki then discusses "Fresh Beatz" featuring Benzino & Althea Fired From Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, and Suge Knight And Katt Williams Arrested On Robbery Charges. Cortez then breaks down "The Next Big Thing" featuring New Product: Vocal lessons in a bottle - Sound Check. They wrap things up with by interviewing Stevie Mackay.

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BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Megan Thomas and Cortez West discuss the biggest casting news for the week of October 24th, 2014. Also joining the conversation are special guests Duain Richmond, Tye White, Jeff Pierre, and Rome Flynn from Drumline 2. Megan opens up with "New Casting" topics including Eddie Murphy, Morris Chestnut Land Big Roles, and Tyra Banks Panel Talk Show to Launch in 2015. Kiki then discusses "Fresh Beatz" featuring ILOVEMAKONNEN Gets Attacked On Stage, and Iggy Azalea And Boyfriend Nick Young Are The Faces Of Forever 21′s Holiday Ad. Cortez then breaks down "The Next Big Thing" featuring Beyoncé’s new bangs/edges - HOT or NAH?, Bruno Mars starfish model?, Raven-Symone: "I never said I was black", F.A.M.U. half time show, and Nick Cannon and Mariah divorce rumors. They wrap things up with by interviewing the cast of Drumline 2.

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BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Megan Thomas and Cortez West discuss the biggest casting news for the week of October 17th, 2014. Megan opens up with "New Casting" topics including 'Dear White People' out in theaters and Chris Rock & Prince heading to Saturday Night Live. They then move on to new music in the "Fresh Beatz" segment by discussing Carmen - 'Cold', Pharrell Williams feeling the Halloween spirit, and Snoop Dogg apologizes to Iggy Azalea. Cortez then breaks down "The Next Big Thing" featuring the best Halloween costumes for 2014 and social media comedians dress up as girls for followers. Megan wraps things up with a fun game of "Guess the Celeb".

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BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Kiki Ayers interviews Angell Conwell and Omar Gooding.

Kiki opens up by discussing the new Ghostbusters 3 movie being confirmed, Kanye West Designing A Wedding Ring For North West, and Jay Z Throws Shade At French Tourist. Next she interviews Omar Gooding and Angell Conwell, the stars of the hit Bounce TV original comedy "Family Time".

"Family Time" centers around the life and times of The Stallworths, a working class African American family who scratches off a lottery ticket and jumps to middle class overnight. They're an authentic picture of an African American family working to live the dream. This family-next-door consists of two loving parents: Anthony (Omar Gooding) and Lisa (Angell Conwell) Stallworth and their children Ebony (Jayla Calhoun) and Devin (Bentley Kyle Evans, Jr.) The Stallworths move to a middle class community in sunny southern California and both Anthony and Lisa bring baggage and ot

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Megan Thomas, Cortez West and Kiki Ayers interview Kofi Siriboe.

Kofi Siriboe has already amassed quite an impressive resume, he is best known for his breakout role in Ice Cube's The Longshots. Kofi landed the role of "Tyler" on "Awkward". His character is a Rwandan student educated in a posh English school, coming to America to study at Palos Verdes, for senior year.

Currently Kofi is also the star of Ice Cube's "Straight Outta Compton" and Sony's "Whiplash" that won Sundance Grand Jury prize 2014. Previously he has been seen in Disney's Prom, The Longshots with Ice Cube and the critically acclaimed Toronto Film Festival selection, 40.

Siriboe has also starred in countless hit television shows like: CSI, Lincoln Heights, Entourage and many more. Last year successfully launched his own innovative blog/website, which currently has over 3 million followers on YouTube which is a testament to

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live host Michelle Renee interviews Erica Ash.

Erica Ash is an NAACP Award winning Broadway, Film and Television Actress. Her credits include: Theater- The Lion King (Nala); Spamalot (Lady of the Lake); Love Loss and What I Wore; Baby It’s You (Broadway) (Dionne Warwick/Micki); Soul Doctor (Off-Broadway) (Nina Simone); TV- American Judy (ABC-Pilot); Jamie Foxx’s Afterparty (FOX-Pilot); MADtv (FOX-Season 14: cast member and writer); Cold Case (CBS-Guest Star); The Big Gay Sketch Show (LOGO-Seasons 1 & 2: cast member); Film- Scary Movie 5 (Kendra); I Can Smoke? (Carmen); Minano Ie (Naomi).

She is the creator/writer of comedic advice blog “The Deviled Angel” and writes/produces sketch comedy for The Deviled Angel Network. She has done feature segments for The Daily News online and has enjoyed giving back through the Make a Wish foundation, Broadway Sings for Pride and benefits for various theaters including the Rubicon