Producer's Confidential

Ever wondered who makes some of the biggest celebrities on the planet look so beautiful? In this episode of Producer's Confidential, Leslie & Dorothy find out! ASHUNTA SHERIFF is the make-up artist to Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Taraji P. Henson, Sharon Stone and many other A-listers. She spills the beans on breaking into the beauty biz and what it takes to deal with major celebrities. She's joined by celebrity stylist WOURI VICE whose work has graced the covers of Essence, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Cosmo, People, and the list goes on. Wouri talks about styling H.E.R., being on tour with Alicia Keys, and so much more! Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

On this episode of Producer's Confidential, Leslie & Dorothy talk to two seasoned film industry professionals about what it takes to become a Hollywood director, how they got their starts, and what happens on set when the camera is not rolling. Meet First Assistant Director Mike Ellis and film and documentary director Jason Perez! Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

How does an economist decide that what the country needs most is laughter? Well that is the story of ART BELL, the man who created COMEDY CENTRAL and helped to catapult the career of a young JON STEWART. He talks to Leslie & Dorothy about the day he had the revelation that entertainment was his calling, how he talked HBO executives into taking a chance on an all comedy channel, and how writing it all down in his new memoir, CONSTANT COMEDY: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor is setting the record straight. Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

Join Leslie & Dorothy for an incredible conversation with one of Hollywood's newest stars! From THE TAX COLLECTOR, CHEYENNE RAE HERNANDEZ sits down for a wild ride of a chat. She may be new on the scene, but she already works along side SHIA LeBEOUF and GEORGE LOPEZ. She talks about how she kicks butt and takes numbers when she does her own stunts in the movie. And her secret obsession with landing a Quentin Tarintino movie is hilarious! This Texas native and army vet traveled a unique and dramatic road to get to tinsel town, but you can bet she will be around for a long time. Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

Join Leslie & Dorothy as they talk to Hollywood icon and star of the movie GOODFELLAS, PAUL SORVINO! Be surprised along with them as they learn that he is so much more than the quintessential movie star gangster. He's a genuine renaissance man. From opera to sculpting, he is a true artist. He also let's them in on his secrets to creating memorable characters. And even regales them with hilarious impressions! He's joined by an amazing woman in her own right, his wife, DEE DEE SORVINO! She's an author, comedienne, and actress. She even has her own podcast. Dee Dee lets slip about a new project, that might just involve Leslie & Dorothy's production company, Lauren Grace Media. Tune in to find out! Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

Have you ever wondered about reincarnation? Well if you have, the family friendly Paramount film MIGHTY OAK is just what you're looking for. The film tells the story of a kid who plays guitar so well that the film's star Gina (played by JANEL PARRISH) has to wonder if he's the reincarnation of her brother! TOMMY RAGEN, a real life 12-year-old guitar prodigy, plays Oak Scoggins whose guitar playing is insanely good. He also wrote several of the songs used in the movie! He is supported by GIANNA HARRIS, who plays his best friend Emma. Tommy and Gianna talk with Leslie & Dorothy about getting their first breaks in the biz, working on their first film, and who was the biggest prankster on set! Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

America's mom, Mrs. Huxtable, is in the house! PHYLICIA RASHAD is the amazing actress behind this iconic role. And she's oh, so much more as well. Join Leslie & Dorothy as they find out who she based her legendary character on, why she takes on darker roles, and where she got her start. Joining her is the one and only Broadway publicist IRENE GANDY. Irene is a character in the best sense of the word. Her distinctive style and success is renown in the theatre biz. Over the years she's worked with David Mamet, Bob Fosse, The Jackson Five, Patti Lupone, and our own Ms. Rashad. This a conversation like no other with these two show biz veterans! Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

Have you ever wondered how they make movie and TV sets looks so real? From pictures on the walls to old time radios to what the actors eat while on camera. Well, wonder no more! Leslie & Dorothy spend time with Property Master, KEVIN LADSON. They pull back the curtain on famous scenes like the tinfoil hats in the M. Night Shyamalan film SIGNS. Amazing stories from the set of Spike Lee's MALCOLM X. And why Kevin almost didn't take a job on the UNTITLED TINA FEY show that turned out to be 30 ROCK. That and more on this episode of PRODUCER'S CONFIDENTIAL! Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

On this episode of PRODUCER'S CONFIDENTIAL Dorothy gets to talk with one of her idols, VANESSA WILLIAMS! Vanessa has sold over 25million records world wide. She's a star of TV, film and Broadway. She even won a round of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race! Vanessa is joined by one of the stars of the TENNIS CHANNEL and former CEO of the USTA, KATRINA ADAMS! Vanessa talks about what it was really like to play Wilhelmina on UGLY BETTY. She even shares beauty tips she's learned from drag queens! While Katrina shares what is was like to be a part of the first all-female sports show. And so much more! Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

Ahoy matey! On this episode of PRODUCER'S CONFIDENTIAL KATE CHASTAIN from Bravo's BELOW DECK is on board for a hilarious conversation. Like what it's like to be on a luxury yacht in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, get sick, and there's no medic in sight. She dishes on working with Captain Lee and what the cast did when the cameras stopped rolling! She is joined by Andy Cohen's personal makeup artist CAROLINE BLANCHARD who is also responsible for the look of all the Housewives and other stars that grace the WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE stage. Caroline shares stories about the craziness behind the scenes and what Andy Cohen is really like. The stories they tell on this edition of PRODUCER’S CONFIDENTIAL are sure to make waves! Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

On this episode of PRODUCER’S CONFIDENTIAL Leslie and Dorothy meet up with one of the stars of the hit show QUEEN SUGAR, actor DONDRE WHITFIELD. He talks about being on the groundbreaking show from the OWN network. And Dondre takes a walk down memory lane from his roles on the COSBY SHOW, ALL MY CHILDREN, and GIRLFRIENDS to what it was like working with the one and only BERNIE MAC. He gives his take on life as an actor, becoming a sex symbol, and what his MANHOOD MOVEMENT is all about. And not to be outdone, Leslie makes Dorothy reveal a secret. Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to test your survival skills then this is the episode for you. Take a trip into the wilderness with the executive producers of the hit reality show NAKED and AFRAID. Get ready to squirm and squeal when STEVE RANKIN and MATHILDE BITTNER talk about their unforgettable experiences on location. They've survived snake bites, killer bees, and evil spirits and that's just some of the heart thumping stories they've lived to tell on this edition of PRODUCER'S CONFIDENTIAL! Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

Join Leslie and Dorothy as they talk to the one and only basketball great Shaquille O’Neal and his long-time friend, Kelley Hardwick, CEO of an elite celebrity Security Firm. Shaq talks about his rap days and working with Biggie Smalls. What goes on behind all those pranks on INSIDE THE NBA. Why being “the biggest DJ in the world” is his passion. And why he decided to become a reality star. While Kelley lets us in on some of her trade secrets, like wearing a disguise to keep the paparazzi from getting photos of Teresa Guidice, from the Real Housewives of New Jersey, when she was just released from prison. And what happened when she hired the “biggest, football player like guys” for security on the red carpet when Drake showed up with his entourage. Those stories and more on PRODUCER'S CONFIDENTIAL . So please hit play! Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential

This is a super exclusive podcast that takes you into the world of entertainment. Journey behind the scenes to the reality behind the reality. Where you’ll hear stories from the stars, producers, directors and their crew. With your hosts Leslie Farrell and Dorothy Toran. Links: Contact: producersconfidential@laurengracemedia.com Website: www.laurengracemedia.com/producers-confidential Twitter: @LGMProduction Instagram: @LaurenGraceMedia | @ProducersConfidential