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BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live host Stacy Ike interviews Yara Shahidi.

Yara was destined to be an actress since she was a baby. Her talent can be seen in her portrayal as Murphy’s daughter, as the full-spirited character ‘Olivia’. Olivia takes her father, who is an overworked businessman, on a journey through her imaginary world and shows him valuable lessons along the way.

In her free time, Yara loves learning to cook with her Baba (father), baking with her mommy, learning to speak Farsi, traveling with her family, and conducting science experiments (she wants to build a laboratory in her garage one day). Her favorite subject in school is history–she likes to start everyday learning something new. She currently resides in Los Angeles with mother, father, her two younger brothers and her fish, Cleophus.

She began her career at six weeks old, working along side her mother in commercials and print ads. Yara can be seen in such camp

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

At only eight years old, Asia Monet Ray has taken the dance world by storm. Born in Yorba Linda, California, she first took interest in gymnastics when she was just a toddler. Quickly realizing she had a natural athleticism and a love for movement, Asia’s parents enrolled her in figure skating lessons, with dance lessons soon following. As expected, she picked up both sports with ease and went on to win numerous awards in a short amount of time. Eventually, she stopped ice-skating to focus on dance, which she found to be her true passion. Often sweeping her competition away, she was a real threat to challengers of all ages and became known as a dance prodigy. Asia’s hard work paid off, and at the tender age of five, she made history by becoming the youngest StarPower National Championship winner to ever take the title. Her knack for picking up choreogr

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Megan Thomas and Stacy Ike interview Ro Shon Fegan.

2014 - Gained worldwide attention in over a 137 countries as a young television star for seven years, 22-year old Los Angeles native music producer/artist, Ro Shon Fegan is transitioning from his young image with a more mature look & sound which was recently seen at the 56th Grammys and 2014 Billboard Awards Red Carpet. In addition to making his own music, Ro Shon electrified viewers on Season 14 of Dancing with the Stars with his signature dance moves.

He's also honed his production skills and has become a budding collaborator, producing tracks for Britney Spears and Wiz Khalifa. Ro Shon stated in his interview with KTLA: “Music is something I’ve done all my life. But I haven’t really taken that step to [say], ‘Here I am!’ So now I’m taking those steps and people are hearing the songs I wrote and produced myself.”

While Ro takes pride in

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Megan Thomas, Cortez West interviews Andra Fuller.

Andra Fuller is a talent on the rise. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Andra's active imagination, talkative nature, and need for laughs typically led him to both entertain and terrorize his two older siblings. This natural talent also transferred to his academic life, where he was often reprimanded by his teachers and administrators. Despite these unintentional classroom disruptions, teachers could not deny his aptitude and ability to quickly grasp new ideas and information. Soon, he was acknowledged as a gifted and talented student, and placed in advanced classes. When he was not at school or playing football with the neighborhood kids, he was at home, dancing, rapping, impersonating celebrities, or telling jokes for anyone who would listen. It was during those pivotal early years that Andra discovered his love for entertainment.

While in high school,

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Cortez West interviews Tori Kay.

Tori Kay is an in demand young singer/songwriter/actress who is currently filming as the face of Disney's International Language DVD, a music ambassador for The United Nations Foundation, just signed with the top kids group KidzBop who is currently #3 on the Billboard 200, and is in call backs for the lead role on Broadway's Matilda The Musical. Her music is an exciting blend of urban/pop with a message of empowerment. The definition of a triple threat and true entertainer. The industry says she is the new and improved Britney Spears with a real voice!

Check out her lyric video to her original song "Kings"

This interview was recorded August 8th, 2014.

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Megan Thomas and Cortez West interview Verse Simmonds.

You’re looking to set the mood for a nice evening in, but instead of a playlist you click on Verse Simmonds’ mixtape. Which one? It really doesn’t matter. Any one you choose from, including Sex Tape Chronicles 1, Sex Tape Chronicles 2, Sex Love & Hip Hop, or Circa 96, will get the job done. Salacious, sexy, and really whatever he wants it to be, he’s the industry’s risk taker, and it’s all paying off in his favor.

Verse is in a league of his own, and called on by the best to create hits that resonate from now, until forever. While in the studio with other artists, he has a special connection with anyone he works with. He takes the time to study the artist’s style so he can give them more than a record, but a song that’s true to who they are. This is because no matter what he accomplishes or encounters, Verse will remain faithful to what he has been called to

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Cortez West and Kiki Ayers interview Antonique Smith.

Antonique is an actor, singer, writer. She is most famous for her starring role of Faith Evans in "Notorious" where she received rave reviews.

Antonique first garnered attention in her buzz-worthy leading role in "Rent" on Broadway as Mimi Marquez. Antonique became the international poster girl for the show.

Antonique played CIA agent Sandra Burns in Abduction opposite Taylor Lautner and Alfred Molina and will be in theaters in late 2012 in Yelling To The Sky", playing the starring role of Ola O'Hara, opposite Zoe Kravitz and Gabourey Sidibe.

Antonique had a featured role in the Golden Globe nominated "Across The Universe" and has also guest starred on numerous hit TV shows including Law & Order and HBO's Bored To Death and the Sidney Lumet directed "100 Centre Street".

Sidney Lumet gave Antonique he

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Cortez West and Kiki Ayers interview Lucena Herrera.

Her broadcasting reel is on you tube and vimeo under Lucena Herrera reel... Her reel features her time at Telemundo as on air talent. As well as her time with Warriors World TV for the Golden State Warriors and comcast sports net The Lunch Box which are two shows she created and hosted. She still works with wwtv which is the #1 site for the Golden State Warriors and is currently collaborating with the clothing line Oaklandish to create exclusive wwtv appearl. Oaklandish is a local based clothing line that has a lot of popularity in the Bay and has now started expanding east. For more info visit Oaklandish.com. LUCENA was also a Raiderette and she is an Actress. Her most recent work was in Fruitvale Station staring Micheal B Jordan, Melanie Diaz and Oscar award winning actress Octavia Spencer. Lucena landed a principle role named Rose who was the sister of the main f

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Megan Thomas and Cortez West interview Azur-De.

Born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles, Azur-De is no stranger to the spotlight. At the young age of 9, she began performing with the dance troupe “Positive Steps” where she traveled statewide and performed in sold out arenas during half time shows for the Lakers, Raiders, and Magic Johnson All Star Weekends.

Her passion for performance grew when she studied at “Faith Acting Studios” at the age of 12. What began as a hobby soon became a major influence in her growth as an artist.

Growing up in South Central LA gave her limited resources but she used it as motivation instead of an obstacle. In high school she was honored for excelling academically, leading the cheerleading team as Captain and Senior Class as President.

She was accepted to the University of California, Berkeley with an academic scholarship. It was then where

BHL: Next – In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Jessica King, Nick Perdue and Megan Thomas interview Naturi Naughton.

Naturi Naughton is an American Singer and Actress best known for her performance as "Lil Kim" in Fox Searchlight's hit film "Notorious", and her role in MGM's remake of the classic film "Fame". Naughton has starred in various other projects such as: Lottery Ticket, The Playboy Club, Mad Men and The Client List. She also appeared on Broadway in the Tony Award winning musical, "Hairspray" for 3 years. Before her transition into film and television, Naughton was a member of the Platinum selling Pop trio 3LW. She was greatly inspired by Whitney Houston as a child and knew by the age of 5 that she wanted to be a singer and an actress. She is a rising star in the Film/TV community who values hard work and perseverance.

This interview was recorded June 6th, 2014.