David Rapaport is a prominent Casting Director in Los Angeles most known for his work in casting: Gossip Girl, Netflix's You and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Arrow, The Flash, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Titans, Doom Patrol, Riverdale, Katy Keene, The Tomorrow People, and more! David was also recently nominated for an Artios Award for his work on You. He got his start working for Casting Director Mali Finn (Titanic, Terminator 2). Together they collaborated on more than 50...

Born and raised in LA, Hannah Zeile started off her acting career while she was a high school student in FX’s “Anger Management”. When she wrapped, Zeile decided to take a break from acting and get her diploma. After graduating, she jumped right back in the game and landed the role of Teen Kate in the hit NBC series, “This is Us”. As season 4 came to a close, she set her sights on a new creative project. Zeile will be releasing her debut single, “Ode to My Anxiety”, on Friday, April...

The guests on this episode of Spotlight On aren’t just writers, directors and producers, they are also brothers.   Greg Schaffer (That 70’s Show, Lab Rats) and Jeff Schaffer (Curb Your Enthusiasm, The League, Dave) Zoom in to share their thoughts about the TV shows of their youth, early artistic pursuits, attending Harvard, writing for the Harvard Lampoon, their comedic sensibilities, working with Larry David, their new show, Brews Brothers and why you should never play chess against series...

An exclusive interview with Nyambi Nyambi and the new season of the critically acclaimed “The Good Fight”. Nyambi discusses all things “Jay Dipersa”, the political & social environment we currently are living in and how art imitates life. We also dive into his love of comics & his hoop skills! All that and more with host @lindaissogirlie @nyambi Nyambi Nyambi currently stars as investigator Jay DiPersia in CBS All Access’ “The Good Fight.” The acclaimed legal drama will return for its...

Jeanine Mason (January 14, 1991) is an actor and dancer born and raised in Miami, Florida. After winning Season 5 of FOX's So You Think You Can Dance and earning the title of America's Favorite Dancer, her acting career began. Mason recently recurred as Dr. Sam Bello on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. She will next play Liz Ortecho in the CW's new drama series Roswell, New Mexico. Other TV credits include Of Kings & Prophets, Bunheads, You're The Worst, Criminal Minds, NCIS: LA, Daytime Divas, CSI,...

Amir Yassir sits down with Eureka O'Hara to shine a spotlight on their career. Eureka O'Hara, the stage name of David Huggard (born August 26, 1990)is an American drag queen. O'Hara is known for competing on the ninth and tenth seasons of the reality competition television series RuPaul's Drag Race. Eureka will be on HBO’s We’re Here premiering April 23rd alongside fellow drag queens Shangela and Bob the Drag Queen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...

Chelsie Overocker sits down with Olivia Dudek to shine a spotlight on her career. Olivia Dudek makes her film debut as the leading lady in the upcoming drama ANA which will be released nationwide theatrically in early 2020. The story is about a young woman who is part of a tight-knit immigrant community whose mother is hospitalized and ANA has to go to extreme lengths to help her pay for her hospital stay. Aside from acting Dudek is a talented ballerina who studied dance professionally at...

Join Ronnie Jr. As he sits with Jade Catta-Preta to discuss 'The Soup' and her career. Hosted by Jade Catta-Preta, “The Soup” is an unfiltered catch-up for pop culture fans on the buzziest clips of the week across entertainment and social media. From reality TV, to viral trends, and streaming sensations, it’s everything you can’t miss this week & so much more! Jade Catta-Preta is a Brazilian-born comic and actress working in Los Angeles, New York and Brazil. She performs at comedy clubs...

Eddie Martinez stars as Vic Soto in USA Network’s series, "The Sinner," as a former Marine and rising star detective who works alongside Ambrose (Bill Pullman) at the Dorchester Police Department. Eddie was originally born and raised in Colombia. Eddie’s family relocated to the US when was nine years old to New York City. Eddie began his acting career and he started acting in live theater. Eddie’s first break was getting a role on the iconic show “Law & Order.” Shortly after, Eddie moved...

Alberto Zeni is an actor from Monterrey Mexico. He is starring in the second season of Netflix’s crime drama Narcos: Mexico. When Alberto was 14 years old that’s when he wanted to pursue acting. Some of his previous work includes: “Hoy Soy Nadie”, “Bajo el Alma”, “XY La Revista and the web series “Vidas Cruzadas” starring Kate del Castillo. In his twenties Zeni decided to move to LA to further his acting career. Zeni taught himself English and is now fluent in multiple languages including,...

Today, on American TV Icons, Alikona Bradford interviews, we feature longtime veteran Linda Lavin.  Born in Portland, Maine to a musically-inclined family (her mother was once an opera singer) and on stage from the age of 5, singer/actress Linda Lavin graduated from The College of William and Mary with a theatre degree. She pounded the New York pavements in the early 1960s searching for work following some stock roles in New Jersey, and gradually made a dent within the New York musical comedy...

Brooks Darnell comes into AfterBuzz TV to discuss his latest projects with Chelsea Overocker. Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more After Shows for your favorite TV shows and the latest news in TV, Film, and exclusive celebrity interviews, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Jaime Callica is the hottest thing out of Canada since the two Ryan's (Gosling & Reynolds). Only acting for a mere three years he has fast become one of Hollywood's rising stars and will next be seen as a series regular in Tyler Perry's highly anticipated new drama for BET, "Ruthless" (a spin-off of fan favorite, "The Oval"), which premieres Thursday, March 19th. He will additionally be seen in the new Disney Channel original movie UPSIDE-DOWN MAGIC...

Host James Lott Jr sits down with the cast, writers and producers of the Amazon Prime Series Studio City. Studio City follows the life of Hollywood Actor Sam Steven and the cast of Hearts on Fire, Americas number two daytime drama, as they navgate the chaotic world of soap operas and their own messy personal lives. Sean Kanan is stars as Sam Stevens and Dr Pierce Hartley. He is joined in studio with stars and Emmy Winners Patrika Darbo and Carolyn Hennessy, Daytime royalty Tristan Rogers,...

Tiege Dooley-Panko talks with Brandon Rogers! Brandon Rogers is an American YouTuber, comedian, actor, and director. Rogers is commonly associated with his satirical videos on YouTube, in which he plays various intertwined and comedic characters. Rogers' first job was creating videos for a personal-injury law firm in Los Angeles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Louisa Sharamatayan talks with Araksya Karapetyan! Emmy award winning anchor Araksya Karapetyan anchors the morning newscasts on FOX 11’s Good Day LA in Los Angeles. A native of Armenia, Araksya moved to the United States from Gyumri when she was seven years old. A devastating earthquake, a brewing conflict with Azerbaijan, and the demise of the Soviet Union all contributed to her family's decision to leave their homeland. Araksya grew up in Palos Verdes Estates, California but her...

Bethanie Jean talks with Christine Elise! Christine Elise McCarthy was born in Boston, Massachusetts - the daughter of artists. She has been acting professionally since 1988 and is recognized primarily for her roles as U4EA-popping bad girl, Emily Valentine, on Beverly Hills, 90210. She returned to the 90210 zip code in the Fox 2019 summer hit BH90210 playing a heightened version of herself in 5 of the 6 episodes. She is also known for Harper Tracy on ER, and as Kyle, the gal who killed...

Jeff Graham talks with Lauren LoGrasso! Lauren LoGrasso is a Los Angeles based Singer/Songwriter, podcast producer and Host, actor and creativity coach. She is currently working on her EP with Grammy Award Winning producer, Jeff Bova, serving as the Executive Producer of Female Content for a Podcasting Company called Cadence13- working on properties such as Girlboss and Goop and creating a couple different podcasts that she will host through her company, Cadence13. Stay tuned here for new...

Jay Ellis talks with Aleks Paunovic. Aleks stars in the acclaimed indie feature FREAKS (out in theatres Sept. 13th), as well as Julius in Syfy’s Van Helsing returning for its fourth season September 27th, and recurs in TNT’s anticipated “Snowpiercer” opposite Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs which will make its premiere in early 2020. Other credits include SIBERIA with Keanu Reeves, COLD PURSUIT with Liam Neeson, WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES, and numerous television series such as THE...

Louisa Sharamaytan talks with Diana Madison. Diana Madison is a social media influencer, entrepreneur, TV personality, actress and producer. She's the co-founder of Obsev Studios, a multichannel property that includes Hollyscoop, The Fumble, NerdWire, Obsev.com and Diana's podcast, "Dream Big." Her network reaches over 500 million viewers each month, and the brand’s channels recently celebrated over 3 billion views. Interning at E! and “Entertainment Tonight" after college, Diana found a...

Nino Llanera talks with Garcia Sanchez! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

James Lott Jr. talks with Michelle Stafford! Michelle Stafford is an American actress, screenwriter and producer. She currently plays Phyllis Summers on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, for which she has won two Daytime Emmy Awards.

James Lott Jr. talks with Eden McCoy! Emmy-nominated actress Eden McCoy is best known for her portrayal of Josslyn Jacks on ABC's General Hospital. She has guest-starred on the Nickelodeon comedies The Thundermans, Game Shakers, and Disney's Walk the Prank, and has appeared in independent film, national commercials and print campaigns. Eden has also performed in two Los Angeles Opera productions. She lives in Los Angeles and attends The Marlborough School. She is verbally committed to play...

Alikona Bradford talks with Keston John! Keston is a first generation American actor born to Caribbean parents. He grew up performing in school plays and eventually studied acting at the University of Central Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Moving to Los Angeles right after college, Keston began working in television and eventually moved into animation and film. His past credits include titles like 24, The Good Place, Shameless, Bosch, and Vinyl. He’s currently a series...