Since then, he continued to improve his skills training in singing, dancing and acting at many schools including BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts, Berklee College of Music, Broadway Dance Center and IO Music Academy while still releasing his original music independently. His performances gave him enough exposure which led to his professional career in television, movies, live performance events and music. His credits include the USA Network’s drama series Complications and many more.

While he has performed as a singer, dancer and actor separately, the thing which most  interests Ty is putting them all together. When asked his favourite genre, he said, “Musicals is what excites me the most. The filmmakers and writers  have their own unique way of telling stories which incorporating original music and choreography. Choreography is something I have always loved in films. It gives me goosebumps.” Besides this, Ty Glascoe also expressed his desire to be a part of a musical TV-series or film if the opportunity came his way. You can discover more about Ty here.

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“When Questlove shared his idea, inviting some of his closest friends to participate in a virtual dinner party supporting America’s Food Fund, an initiative working to make sure that food is available to so many in need, we knew we wanted to be first at the table, to see what each guest would be cooking.”

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By: Reed Shannon

19-year-old singer, actor and comedian Reed Shannon, has found a home in acting and singing. He got his first big moment playing young Michael Jackson in Broadway’s Motown The Musical in which he was handpicked by Berry Gordy to play the role because of vocal abilities.

From there, he’s appeared on many TV shows on Nickelodeon, ABC and movies (Canal Street Movie), and most recently was hired as the voice of The Cartoon Network. He’s been a featured comedian at some of the top comedy clubs around the country. His first love is music, and he’s ready to dominate. He’s teamed up with Grammy Award Winning Record Executive Amir Windom (Bruno Mars, Pharrell, Trey Songz) to take his music to a higher level. He’s currently signed to Abrams Agency for film and TV.

Reed Shannon is currently the voice of The Cartoon Network. He does all on air promotions for The Cartoon Network, and some of his music from this project will be featured on the shows. He will star in the upcoming movie Chasing The Sun and will have song(s) on the soundtrack (from this project and new original music). He’s currently on 2 Nickelodeon shows and his music will be used in some of the episodes.

Reed Shannon is currently the voice of The Cartoon Network. He does all on air promotions for The Cartoon Network. He’s currently in production for a reality show that’ll feature him and some of his Hollywood friends. He also will be starring in the popular game League of Legends. Keep your eyes on the big screen and tv screen. You’ll see his face a lot. He’s also currently starting to work on his sophomore album.

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This streaming service is a platform consumers who have interest in entertainment- focused content to our easy-to-use functionality. Philo is a compliment to content centered streaming platforms such as Netflix,Hulu, and Disney+. With 59 premiere cable channels such as BET, Revolt, OWN, CLEO TV, MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, and more  

Philo also has an easy interface that you can stream the same show on three different dives at the same time Ability to share links to show episodes that friends can access instantly the way people are used to doing with other types of video.Unlimited 30-day DVR Ability to pause and replay any live channel, start programs from the beginning, and watch programs that have aired in the past three days for no additional charge.Streamlined interface, intelligent search, easy-to-use but powerful functionality to save and watch favorite shows.On the horizon: Social experiences that allow you to discover content friends are watching, watch together and share more easily. 

Though Philo does not currently offer any live sports programming at this time they are open to the discussion of sports networks so long as it does not impact our core value and affordability of the customer experience. However with the ever changing market they plan to embrace opportunities to offer additional content such as sports as add-ons that allow customers to customize their content offering according to their tastes.

I personally did a 7 day trial with Philo and I had forgotten how much I enjoyed watching BET since I cut the cord. Catching up on old  childhood favorites like “Fresh Prince” “Martin”and “The Parkers”  this streaming experience while!

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Blacc Zacc is keeping the momentum strong with the release of his short film Carolina Narco The Movie. Written and directed by FoolWiththeCamera, the enthralling 17-minute film captures the many elements of a gritty motion picture, from: dreams, jealousy, envy and new beginnings. The film follows Blacc Zacc and his crew as they work to maintain both their lifestyle and reign. As the scenes progress, loyalties are questioned as the harsh reality of “the game” begins to surface. The film ends with a promising “To Be Continued,” leaving viewers in anticipation of the saga’s next chapter.

The film is executive produced by Gregory Hagar and features production by Chase Walker. You can watch Carolina Narco The Movie below and leave us a comment.

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What comes to our head when we now think of Kate Katzman? Quite obviously, among many other things, her acting debut in “Walt before Mickey” as Lillian Disney, Walt’s wife, is one of the finest characters that is remembered and cherished to date. Katzman has had her journey to narrate for a long time – about acting, fame, passion, her mentor-mentee relationship with Burt Reynolds, and lessons learned, experiences preserved while working alongside the late legendary talent. Although Katzman has had a career spanning a few years now, she says it was hard finding a mentor like Reynolds. He not only guided her during her stint at the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre but helped her make the right choices and navigate her way through showbiz when she had just started dabbling in acting.  

Katzman’s current slate is filled with fortunate, immersed by projects in different stages of development. Later in the coming year, Katzman will be seen featuring in “Adverse” opposite Mickey Rourke, Lou Diamond Philips, and Penelope Ann Miller, and “The Comeback Trail,” based on the comedy remake of a 1980s namesake film alongside Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, Morgan Freeman, and Zach Braff. Katzman will also be seen in David Henrie’s directorial debut, “This is the Year.” She believes her stars truly aligned when she was offered the opportunity of working as an eccentric elf, Dippy, in a Christmas comedy “Santa in Training” along with Antonio Sabato Jr, Julio Iglesias Junior, and Carson Rowland. 

Today, Katzman is largely known worldwide. Her journey into the film industry began conventionally enough. Her formal theatrical background, passion for leaping into Hollywood, and outstanding performance as a debutant proved to be a massive asset, which has brought her to the attention of the industry’s best of best directors. 

The supremely talented actress is eternally thankful that her professional journey intertwined with the late award-winning actor, also her mentor, who helped build her career, choices, and chances. For Katzman, the success of her movies is not only a reflection of her performance and talent – it’s made more challenging by the fact that she is a mentee of a legend looked upon by ardent followers of Hollywood belonging to different generations. She also adds, “I am what I am because I got and grabbed the opportunity to learn theatre at the Burt Reynolds Institute under the directives of the man himself, Mr. Reynolds. This journey of leaning into learning has been very therapeutic in so many ways. I am glad I made the decision to turn my passion into a profession – how else I could have met my mentor who introduced me to the world of Hollywood?”

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the streaming giant paid $25 million for the untitled project, which was initially announced back in 2016. During a 2017 interview with the publication, Peter Berg, who worked with Rihanna on the 2012 sci-fi action film Battleship, shed some light on the documentary noting that he has thousands of hours of footage to work with.

“We’ve got about a thousand hours of footage,” Peter Berg said. “That was a fun change of pace … to go travel with Rihanna around Europe, and Rihanna is surrounded by girls. We were in Nice [France]. She was going to do a concert on Bastille Day. And that truck driver who killed all those people plowed through them right in front of our hotel. So even in me trying to do something light, I had a very, very front-row seat to something that horrific.”

The documentary is said to provide an “unfiltered look” into the “Needed Me” singer’s life, exploring her business and humanitarian efforts, as well as her evolution into a pop culture icon. During an interview with Deadline, the director revealed that the documentary wouldn’t be a “music film”, but more of a “character study.”

Peter Berg’s Film 45 company, who is producing the project, provided the following description for the Rihanna documentary, revealing that every aspect of Rihanna’s life at the time of filming will be included—including her private life, which until now has been kept relatively low key by the star.

Peter Berg’s bold and innovative Rihanna is an unfiltered look into Rihanna’s life, providing a glimpse into the evolution of one of the world’s most well-known pop artists. With unparalleled access into the singer’s life and over 1200 hours of footage, the doc takes us on a journey through private insights into Rihanna’s personality and humor, philosophies on work, family and love that are both moving and inspirational.

Although the long-awaited film has found a streaming home, it is still unclear when the documentary will actually be released. As of press time, the release date was still listed as “TBD”.

We will keep you updated as this story develops.

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