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In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Jessica King, Nick Perdue and Megan Thomas interview special guest Andre Hall.

Andre can be seen starring in a lead role on the hit comedy for the OWN network, "Love Thy Neighbor" produced and created by Tyler Perry. The show is a situation comedy by writer and director Tyler Perry and is a wonderfully fresh show about a middle class family, and their daily joys, struggles, triumphs, and fumbles. Hattie Mae Love (Patrice Lovely) lives in the simple home that she and one of her husband's bought some time ago. Linda (Kendra C. Johnson) her daughter, splits her time between Hattie's home and the apartment she sometimes shares with her on-again off-again husband, Lionel. Danny (Andre Hall), Linda's son, is his mother's pride and joy. He is young, handsome, smart, and looking for a job. After graduating from college, Danny finds himself on his grandmother Hattie Mae's sofa. Floyd (Palmer Williams, Jr.), the uncle, through his late bro

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Nick Perdue and Megan Thomas interview special guest Leon Thomas. Leon's career started on Broadway and took him to LA where he was cast as one of the stars of the Emmy nominated Nickelodeon series "Victorious." Since the shows end almost two years ago, Leon has emerged as one of the shining stars amongst the very talented cast.Leon Thomas is a multi-talented singer, actor & musician signed to Columbia/Rostrum Records. He recently released his new single entitled "Hello How Are You" featuring label mate Wiz Khalifa (video will be released in a couple of weeks). A full album is being planned for release in 2014! In addition to his new single, Leon along with his producing partner Khris-Riddick Tynes and under their production company The Rascals, produced half of pop star, Ariana Grande's #1 hit album, Yours Truly and is back in the studio with Ariana producing her new Christmas EP and working on her second album! In addition, Leon has been

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Jessica King, Nick Perdue and Megan Thomas interview special guest Travis Winfrey. Travis Winfrey, a multi-talented performer, can be seen in the role of the flamboyant fashion stylist 'Omar' on the VH1 series "Single Ladies." Starring opposite Hollywood stars such as D.B. Woodside, Harold House Moore and Stacey Dash. "Single Ladies" follows the lives of three women navigating life, love and friendship in Atlanta, Georgia.Winfrey's first big break came when a music scout heard him sing outside of a club while he was waiting for his girlfriend. Music company So So Def Productions acquired his sample CD of cover songs that he recorded and asked him to join a boy band that they were developing. They had a great run for four years performing covers and original hits across the country. It was when he was performing at a mall in Syracuse that a member of the International Model and Talent Association in New York convinced Winfrey to read for a mon

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Jessica King, Nick Perdue and Megan Thomas interview special guest Thea Trinidad. Thea Megan Trinidad was born and raised in Queens, NY to Monique and Michael Angel Trinidad on December 27, 1990. As a child Thea religiously watched wrestling with her father and younger brother Timothy. Although her interest was primarily wrestling, Thea also enjoyed swimming and playing baseball with her grandfather Jose Padilla. On September 11, 2001 Thea's father Michael Angel Trinidad was tragically killed by the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center where he worked for the firm Cantor Fitzgerald as a Telecom Analyst. Thea was 10 years old.The family then moved to Centereach, Long Island where Thea trained as a dancer, singer and actress. She participated in dance classes such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, step, belly dancing and Zumba. In high school, Thea competed in step competitions and won 2nd place both years. Thea took acting classes as well as wo

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Nick Perdue and Megan Thomas interview special guest Donna Glytch. Destiny Lightsy (a.k.a. Donna Glytch) is an international recording artist, actress, and dancer. She has appeared in several feature films including "You Got Served," "Fat Albert," "The House That Jack Built," and "Pissed." She was also a co-host on MTV's "Yo Momma" and a variety of networks and television shows including NBC, MTV, MADTV, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Comedy Central, "The Jay Leno Show," "Regis & Kelly," "106 and Park," the GRAMMYs, The American Music Awards, Euro VMA's, BET Awards, Soul Train Music Awards and Coca-Cola commercials.Destiny is a former member of Interscope's Hit Group "iSquare," which had a #5 dance song on the Billboard Charts. She has worked with such artists as Missy Elliot, Usher, Chris Brown, P. Diddy, Christina Aguilera, and Jamie Foxx.This interview was recorded on December 6th, 2013.

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Nick Perdue and Megan Thomas interview special guest Mechelle Epps. A talented actress, positive role model and overall effeminate powerhouse, Mechelle Epps is living proof that women are capable of managing an active household while maintaining a successful, multi-faceted career.Mechelle first entered the fashion and entertainment industries at the age of 14, working in local productions, modeling, and appearing in beauty pageants in Houston, Texas. After realizing the desire to take her career to the next level, Mechelle left Houston for Los Angeles, the infamous entertainment capital of the world, to pursue acting and modeling. Shortly after her arrival in the City of Angels Mechelle met and married well-known film star and hilarious stand-up comedian Michael Epps, and became the parents of two beautiful daughters.In addition to providing a comfortable home for her family, Mechelle has also managed to preserve a successful career, appearin

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Nick Perdue and Megan Thomas interview special guest Omar Miller. Omar Miller joins Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in HBO's half-hour dramedy pilot chronicling the lives of a variety of Miami-based athletes. Coincidentally, this marks Miller's first return to series programming since Jerry Bruckheimer's "CSI: Miami." He has also since re-teamed with Director Gary Fleder to star with James Franco, Jeremy Statham and Winona Ryder in "Homefront," the action movie scripted by Sylvester Stallone. Omar also starred in Fleder's Universal Pictures football drama "The Express"; the life story of Syracuse running back and humanitarian Ernie David, alongside Rob Brown and Dennis Quaid; and appeared in the critically acclaimed DreamWorks film "Things We Lost in The Fire" shining alongside Halle Berry and Benecio Del Toro. It was his first drama since performing in Jim Sheridan's film, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," alongside 50 Cent and Terrence Howard.Miller

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Jessica King and Nick Perdue interview special guest Hari Williams. Hari Williams is the second of three kids of very creative parents. He was always encouraged to pursue artistic endeavors, including drawing, writing, and most importantly, theater; appearing on stage since he was 6 years old. At age 13, however, he decided that he wanted to only do acting and began to audition for commercial and TV work. Seeking to expand his knowledge of the acting craft, Hari left the comforts of his family home in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas, CA. He ventured 3,000 miles away from Hollywood, and enrolled in the prestigious theater arts program at Howard University ("HU") where he earned a BFA and appeared in many university and local-area theater productions. He recalls Howard as "an experience of a lifetime where I met incredible people who continue to inspire me, and the place that truly laid the foundation for the artist that I am continuing t

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Jessica King, Nick Perdue and Megan Thomas interview special guest Brittany Richards. Brittany Richards grew up in Kentucky but always dreamed of being a working actress in Los Angeles. She first discovered her love for the craft of acting while watching "Forrest Gump" in a packed theater. She found the actors' ability to garner an audience's full attention fascinating.Brittany's theatrical training led her to Los Angeles, CA where she landed a number of hosting and theatrical gigs. She can be seen in the Web series "Almost 30" and "Gone Viral."This interview was recorded on November 8th, 2013.

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Jessica King, Nick Perdue and Megan Thomas interview special guest Laila Odom. Laila Odom, received her (BFA) degree in Theater Arts at Rutgers University: Mason Gross School of the Arts. During college, Laila embarked on a successful modeling career in New York that led to international opportunities in German and South Africa.

Laila moved to Los Angeles to further pursue an acting career and studied with Margie Haber, Lesly Khan and Ivana Chubbuck. Laila began to study improv at Los Angeles Upright Citizens Brigade, which later lead to a lead in the new hit web series “The Real Preachers Wives”, on The Comedy Shaq channel directed by Leslie Smalls. This opportunity allowed Laila to hone her comedy and sketch skills, which led to roles in such films as "Dysfunctional Friends", "He's Mine Not Yours" and "Video Girl".

This interview was recorded on November 1st, 2013.