Spotlight On

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 films and television series, including 8 Mile, 61*, All The Real Girls, Last Days, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, and Running with Scissors. At Mali Finn's, David learned from such distinguished directors as David Gordon Greene, James Cameron, Gus Van Sant, and Ryan Murphy. You can follow David on IG @davidrapaport and Twitter @RapaportCasting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 17. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 lead, Mike Castle.  Brews Brothers is steaming now on Netflix. Frank Moran (@happygojackie) 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 fourth season this April. Nyambi is most notably known for starring alongside Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy in the CBS sitcom “Mike & Molly.” For six seasons, Nyambi portrayed the sarcastic Senegalese waiter/café owner Samuel. Nyambi recently completed production on the upcoming Billy Crystal and Alan Zweibel film “Here Today.” Nyambi’s diverse list of television credits include PBS’ “Mercy Street,” NBC's "Blindspot" and “American Koko,” an ABC digital series from Viola Davis’ production company JuVee Productions. Additiona

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, Major Crimes, Big Time Rush, Awkward, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Hollywood Heights and The Fresh Beat Band. Recent films include Valerie Weiss' The Archer (SXSW 2017) and Simon Brand's Default opposite David Oyelowo. She was last seen on stage in Center Theatre Group's 2017 revival of Zoot Suit directed by playwright Luis Valdez opposite Demián Bichir. Jeanine resides in Los Angeles and is a proud Bruin who graduated cum laude from UCLA in 2014. Social Media Handles: Instagram- @itsjeaninemason Twitter- @itsje

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in New York. She spent many years working in national commercials including a Super Bowl spot for Budweiser and a campaign for Verizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 all over the country both in English and Portuguese. Her credits include MTV’s Girl Code and Punk’d, Comedy Central’s @Midnight and guest roles on Modern Family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to Los Angeles. Eddie has made appearances in “The Unit,” “Weeds,” and “Dark Blue.” His additional television credits include guest star roles on “Orange Is The New Black,” “Narcos: Mexico,” “Hawaii Five-0,” “Major Crimes,” “NCIS Los Angeles,” and “Colony.” Martinez’s film credits include the critically acclaimed “A Better Life”, SXSW award-winning film “The Abduction of Eden,” “Powder & Gold,” “The Night Stalker” starring Lou Diamond Phillips, “Flavor Of Life” opposite veteran actor Pepe Serna, and “Bel Canto” starring Julia

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, English, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Arabic, and Mandarin. He is also talented at playing the piano, violin, flute, guitar, and is in a band called “Jamnation.” 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 scene with roles in "Oh, Kay!" (1960), "A Family Affair," (1962), "It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman" (1966) (her standout number was "You've Got Possibilities") and "On a Clear Day, You Can See Forever" (1966). She also won kudos for her straight acting roles in "Little Murders" (1969 Drama Desk award) and "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" (1969 Tony nomination). A one-time member of Paul Sills' Compass Players comedy troupe back in the late 1950s, she served as a replacement in Sills' "Story Theatre" Broadway produ

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 (Summer 2020) based on The New York Times bestselling fantasy fiction children's books of the same name. Audiences have just begun to get a taste for this multi-faceted, hard-working actor on his rise to the top while he curates an impressive resume alongside Hollywood elite. "Ruthless," the upcoming one-hour drama series by Tyler Perry for BET+, is a spinoff of "The Oval" and follows 'Ruth Truesdale' (Melissa L. Williams) as she's forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex crazed fanatics in the hopes

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, Philip Bruenn and co writer/producer/casting Michele Kanan! It's a fun conversation about the series and digital series in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 connection to her homeland has remained strong. Araksya has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations and Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Araksya began her television career as an intern at KABC-TV in Los Angeles,  KFI 640 AM radio in Burbank and Torrance CitiCABLE 3. Her interest in journalism sparked in 2006 when she went back to Armenia for a visit after graduating college. While there, she decided to spend her time not by being a tourist, but by expl

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 Chucky in Child's Play 2. She returned as Kyle in the 7th installment of the franchise - Cult of Chucky and is rumored to be attached to the 2020 SYFY Chucky series, in development. She has also appeared in recurring roles on China Beach, In the Heat of the Night, and Tell Me You Love Me. Among her other film roles are Abel Ferrara's Body Snatchers and two films starring Viggo Mortensen: Vanishing Point and Boiling Point. She appeared in the TV movie Vanishing Point with Viggo Mortensen, who requested she play the role. They

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 projects, live performances and fun times! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 100, iZOMBIE, SUPERNATURAL, ONCE UPON A TIME, and many others. Dubbed the king of the sci-fi space and former champion boxer, Aleks is no stranger to action-packed roles. With those roles requires the ability to remain in shape—something that Aleks has mastered with longevity. With health being at the forefront of his concerns, he’s become your go-to guy for all things wellness, and has a myriad of tips and tricks for those with limited time to devote to exercise. Often teased for his size, he has also been a long-time advo

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 lack of on-camera hosting positions. Undeterred, she forged opportunities for herself. Diana created her own content and became one of the first YouTubers with a web-based talk show and interview series like those on network TV. Diana’s shows air weekly on AOL On, Amazon, Roku, YouTube, MSN, Dailymotion and DirecTV. She speaks to the most influential artists in the beauty industry and gets their pro tips firsthand. "Dream Big" has welcomed guests like Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey and John Legend. Each episode reaches over