THE HOLLYWOOD PODCAST

Antonique Smith⁠ is a Grammy-nominated singer, actress & activist. You may know her from Notorious (as Faith Evans) or as Mimi in Rent on Broadway.

She has kicked off 2025 with a reimagined version of the anthem, Love Song to the Earth, which is now streaming. The track, originally released in 2015, features stars like Sir Paul McCartney, Sean Paul, and Jon Bon Jovi, and highlights Antonique’s commitment to climate change activism. This version aligns with her nonprofit, Climate Revival, which empowers communities of faith and people of color to address environmental issues through storytelling and art.

Elisabeth Vastola is the costume designer of the new Amazon supernatural series THE BONDSMAN starring Kevin Bacon. "The Bondsman" follows a resurrected bounty hunter, who is tasked by the Devil to capture and return demons escaping Hell, while also seeking a second chance at life, love, and his musical career. 

Elisabeth’s other credits include “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones” and “Twisted Metal.” Next up, Elisabeth’s work will be seen in Season 2 of “Twisted Metal."

Political journalists & authors Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen are out with their fourth book together, FIGHT: INSIDE THE WILDEST BATTLE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE, which chronicles the unprecedented 2024 presidential election. Putting you in the room of the Biden, Harris & Trump campaigns, Parnes' & Allen's extensive reporting includes over 100 interviews with campaign officials focusing on the disastrous Biden debate performance in June 2024, the Trump assassination attempt in July 2024, and the final months & week of the Harris-Trump showdown.

Amie is a senior correspondent for The Hill while Jonathan currently serves as a senior political analyst and reporter for NBC News.

Actor Page Kennedy - most known for his past film & television roles in The Meg franchise, Weeds, and Desperate Housewives - is now out with his latest film, A BREED APART. The film is about a woman named Violet who accepts an invitation to a private island with some of the world's most famous social media influencers. However, she soon becomes part of her own horrific reality show when the guests find themselves in a fight for their lives against the island's legendary man-eating dogs.

A BREED APART is now available to rent and buy on VOD.

Actor John Ortiz is best known for his roles in films such as Fast & Furious, Fast & Furious 6, Alien v Predator: Requiem, Silver Linings Playbook, Kong: Skull Island, Bumblebee, American Fiction, and Promised Land.

Now, he’s out with his latest project - the documentary THE DIAMOND KING now available on VOD. The film is a tribute to America’s Baseball  pastime and the legacy of trailblazing Latino artist Dick Perez, a pioneering sports artist renowned for his iconic baseball portraits. From his Donruss Diamond Kings series to Hall of Fame exhibitions, Perez’s work captures the heart of America’s pastime, immortalizing legends and preserving baseball’s legacy through his vivid, emotive art.

Actor Brandon T Jackson discusses his latest film I’M BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT, now available to own or rent. The film is about a journey of self-discovery where a once-renowned jazz trumpeter’s life (played by Jack Huston) unravels after a tragic loss. Jackson stars alongside Huston, Abbie Cornish, Lucy Punch, Jamie Chung, and Mark Boone Junior.

Jackson's previous credits include Roll Bounce, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Big Momma's House: Like Father, Like Son & the hit BET series The Family Business: New Orleans.

Actress Jamie Chung, known for her roles in films such as Grown Ups 2 and The Hangover Part II as well as TV shows like Once Upon a Time and Dexter: Next Blood, is now out with her latest film I’M BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT, now available to own and rent. The film is about a journey of self-discovery where a once-renowned jazz trumpeter’s life (played by Jack Huston) unravels after a tragic loss.

Chung co-stars with Huston, Abbie Cornish, Brandon T. Jackson, Lucy Punch, and Mark Boone Junior.

George Stevens Jr is a writer, director, producer, playwright, and author whose dedication to the preservation & celebration of American film spans over the last 60 years. He is the founder of the American Film Institute, creator of the AFI Life Achievement Award, and co-creator of the Kennedy Center Honors. George is the recipient of an Honorary Oscar, two Peabody Awards, 14 Emmys, and 8 WGA Awards. Earlier this year, President Biden awarded George with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. 

George will be adding another accolade to this already-long list of awards as he'll be receiving receiving Turner Classic Movies’ Robert Osbourne Award at this year’s TCM Classic Film Festival for his work in preserving the cultural heritage of classic film for future generations.

Hair & make up designer Helen Magelaki's previous credits include The Great Gatsby, Mad Max Fury Road, Thor: Love and Thunder, Late Night with the Devil, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and how she’s out with her latest project, the Netflix limited series APPLE CIDER VINEGAR which is based on a true story about two young women who advocate for wellness remedies to cure deadly illnesses, and in doing so their lives unravel unknowingly - and knowingly - as they mislead the world. The series is now streaming on Netflix.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Leroy Sanchez, whose presence on YouTube has amassed over 600 million views and 4 million subscribers, is now out with his brand new debut album "Sorry For The Chaos” featuring his hit single NUCLEAR.

With a soulful voice and captivating performances, Sanchez has captivated audiences worldwide and earned a dedicated fan base. Hailing from Spain, Sanchez first broke onto the music scene in 2015, posting heartfelt covers on YouTube. His renditions of music’s biggest hits garnered an incredibly large following of 4.36M followers on YouTube with another 750K on Instagram. His previous work has garnered  widespread acclaim, leading to a headlining tour, a performance at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards with Clean Bandit, and an opening set for James Arthur, and an opportunity to release his original song “Una Señal,” which was featured in the hit Disney animated feature film, “Strange World,” released in 2022. Sanchez also worked on “SloMo,” the debut song from Cuban-Spanish artist Chanel, which hit #1 on Billboard’s Spanish Songs chart and finished in third place in the 2022 Eurovision contest. "NUCLEAR," out now on all platforms, represents a thrilling new chapter in his illustrious career.