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The rise and fall of the one-hit Wonders is packed with chart-topping performances and is a platinum record in our books! This week we're fangirling over 1996's “That Thing You Do”, with Tom Hanks doing triple duty as director, writer and co-star, Steve Zahn running away with the movie, Tom Everett Scott appreciating jazz, Charlize Theron, Obba Babatunde, Rita Wilson, Alex Rocco, Chris Isaak, Kevin Pollack and even Bryan Cranston making a meal out of a cameo. At the heart of it all is Liv Tyler's Faye, that brilliant soundtrack, and the continually missed opportunity to adapt this as a musical. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapod Email: thebsapod@gmail.com Instagram: @bsapod Colin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_ Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Hollywood studios hadn't made very many major movies about AIDS before 1993, so Philadelphia represented a fairly safe way into this difficult subject. Many considered Jonathan Demme's picture soft and weak, but Ryan's solo show tries to explain why his approach was the right one. Casting stars like Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington in the leading roles was a huge step to drawing people in. And while Hanks won his first Oscar as a gay man wrongfully dismissed by his law firm, Denzel is just as good...although in an entirely different way. But, yes, there are troubling issues with this film. There are the politics of a straight actor playing a gay character, not to mention how Hollywood dealt with HIV & AIDS 30 years ago...and how they still deal with it now. Homophobia, fear of catching an incurable disease, fear of the unknown, all of it is touched on in this 549th edition of Have You Ever Seen. So, counsellor, please devote nearly an hour to the opening, middle and closing arguments that make the case for Philadelphia's relevance, then and now. Well, Actually: just before the 24-minute mark, the phrase is "his baby's sister" when it should have been "his sister's baby". Also, Ryan botched Obba Babatunde's name (it came out "Odda"), which was an unfortunate flub of such a great name. Also also, it should have been mentioned that Jonathan Demme was the one who directed Mary Steenburgen to her Oscar in Melvin And Howard. As they have for many years, Sparkplug Coffee sponsors this podcast. Use our "HYES" promo code and you'll get a onetime 20% discount. Type "sparkplug.coffee/hyes" into your browser and happy hunting. Wanna talk? Email us (haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com). Or tweet-ex us (@moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis). Also, comment to your heart's content on YouTube. Our podcasts go up on @hyesellis at some point on posting day. Rate, review, subscribe, etc.
New York-based musician and America's Sweetheart Nick Miller joins to discuss the underseen 150-minute Extended Cut of Tom Hanks's directorial debut, 'That Thing You Do!'. It's a meandering, expansive version of the film that takes the original cut's effervescent (if slight) shot of pop nostalgia and, at its best, aims for comparisons to great surveyors of cinematic Americana like Robert Altman & Jonathan Demme (who serves as producer on this film).We discuss the two versions of the film, their differences, and how the Extended Cut showcases even further Tom Hanks's singular knowledge of the era and its musical landscape. Then, we talk about the eponymous tune, an infectious earworm written by the late Adam Schlesinger which took on a life of its own as a charting hit single and was nominated for the Best Original Song Oscar in 1997. We also discuss the film as part and parcel with Tom Hanks's decade-long fixation with postwar America and the Greatest Generation's sense of national purpose, how the movie gets right many of the intricacies of songwriting and band dynamics, and make a plea to the 300+ artists (including Squeeze and They Might Be Giants) who submitted versions of "That Thing You Do!" to finally release their recordings. Follow Nick Miller on Twitter.Listen to Nick Miller on Bandcamp.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
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GUEST INTERVIEW: Marvin Columbus/TOPICS: MICHAEL Biopic Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Starring Jaafar Jackson, Choreographed by Rich & Tone Talauega, BEYONCE' in Dubai Choreographed by Fatima Robinson, CROSSING THE LINE SERIES Created and Produced by Marvin Columbus & Dominique Columbus, Directed by Travis Payne/BLAST FROM THE PAST: Travis working with Cameo on SKIN I'M IN video/DANCE HERO: Tracy Phillips/FULL OUT OR GET OUT: Sending flowers/QUESTION OF THE DAY: How is this generation of dancers different from the generation before/SHOUT OUTS: Our Moms, Janet Jackson, Rhythm Nation 1814 Dancers, Gary Harrison, Larry Blackmon, Matthew Rolston, Paul Norman, The Columbus Family, Michael DeLorenzo, Jack Coleman, Midnight Star, Gap Band, The Deele, Rico Suave, Tina Marie, Cherelle, Luis Miguel, Enrique Iglesias, Black Cowboys, Julie McDonald, Obba Babatunde', Diana Careno, Faune Chambers-Watkins, Allen Walls, Brad Furman, Rod Stewart, Ken Norton Family, Sh0h, Matthew Columbus, Inspire to Inspire Podcast, Poppin Taco, Poppin Pete, Shabba Do, Boogaloo Shrimp, Choreographers Carnival, World Choreography Awards, Tai Truesdell, Logan & Jake Paul, Jamil Jones, Mean Ole Lion Media. Failure is not the opposite of success, it is a part of success!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GUEST INTERVIEW: Marvin Columbus/TOPICS: MICHAEL Biopic Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Starring Jaafar Jackson, Choreographed by Rich & Tone Talauega, BEYONCE' in Dubai Choreographed by Fatima Robinson, CROSSING THE LINE SERIES Created and Produced by Marvin Columbus & Dominique Columbus, Directed by Travis Payne/BLAST FROM THE PAST: Travis working with Cameo on SKIN I'M IN video/DANCE HERO: Tracy Phillips/FULL OUT OR GET OUT: Sending flowers/QUESTION OF THE DAY: How is this generation of dancers different from the generation before/SHOUT OUTS: Our Moms, Janet Jackson, Rhythm Nation 1814 Dancers, Gary Harrison, Larry Blackmon, Matthew Rolston, Paul Norman, The Columbus Family, Michael DeLorenzo, Jack Coleman, Midnight Star, Gap Band, The Deele, Rico Suave, Tina Marie, Cherelle, Luis Miguel, Enrique Iglesias, Black Cowboys, Julie McDonald, Obba Babatunde', Diana Careno, Faune Chambers-Watkins, Allen Walls, Brad Furman, Rod Stewart, Ken Norton Family, Sh0h, Matthew Columbus, Inspire to Inspire Podcast, Poppin Taco, Poppin Pete, Shabba Do, Boogaloo Shrimp, Choreographers Carnival, World Choreography Awards, Tai Truesdell, Logan & Jake Paul, Jamil Jones, Mean Ole Lion Media. Failure is not the opposite of success, it is a part of success!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Obba Babatundé is an Emmy Winner, a Tony Nominee and a four-time Lifetime Achievement Award winner. And you've seen him in the movies like Life, How High, That Thing You Do!, Trigger, and with Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker in City of Lies, and currently as "Dean Fairbanks" in Netflix Dear White People, Amazon's Goliath, with Billy Bob Thornton and J. K. Simmons, and as Shemar Moore's dad "Pops" on the CBS hit action drama series S.W.A.T.. A longtime featured participant in the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, also known as "The Horse Whisperer," he was recently inducted into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is also featured in Keith Ryan Cartwright's book Black Cowboys of Rodeo: Unsung Heroes from Harlem to Hollywood and the American West. Contact Counterparts at www.counterpartsshow.com
Relationship Thursdays Every relationship is unique, and people come together for a variety of reasons. Good relationships don't happen overnight. Commitment, effort, forgiveness, love and respect are just some of the key ingredients. Join us as we tackle the joys and woes that every relationship brings. Dr. Kingya Speaks TV reached out to an Award-Winning Multimedia Producer from the new film, A Polished Soul: Mike Rae Anderson Story. Coming to our stage for the very first time is, Mike Rae Anderson who was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1972 and raised in Fayetteville, NC. He is an Actor (has been in TV One shows "For My Man" "Justice By Any Means" and "Fatal Attraction" and several full feature and independent films and stars in the lead role as Silas “Books" Michals on Music and Murder on TUBI TV). He is also the author of three independently published books entitled "The Lost Disciple" "Serenity in the Dark" and his self written Autobiography "A Polished Soul: the Mike Rae Anderson Story" which has been adapted into a Short Documentary Film (premiered in the National Black Theater and Film Festival) and has been adapted into a full feature film that will be released in late September of 2021 starring Shar Jackson from Moesha, Petri Byrd from Judge Judy, Hawthorne James (Red from 5 Heartbeats) and Obba Babatunde (from SWAT). Mike wrote, filmed, and directed this project himself. He is a film maker known for his self produced documentary "The Evolution of Shaka Zulu: Black Men in Selma" and has done cinematography for the national known full length documentary entitled "Ferguson: A Report from Occupied Territory" which aired on Fusion TV and BET. He also did production on the Nate Parker film “American Skin” and is the Executive Director of his own non-profit organization Polished Souls Foundation, Inc. that mentors adjudicated youth. Mike Anderson also has a background in Radio, show hosting, and journalism (WXDU 88.7fm, BrandNewz and Incredi-Bully TV). Before all of this Mike Anderson grew up in a domestic violence plagued household and became involved with the street life at age 14. By age 19, after a string of bad choices gone wrong, he found himself in the Cumberland County Jail in Fayetteville, NC facing the Death Penalty, plus life plus 60 years for two counts of murder and attempted murder along with several other charges. After awaiting trial in the county jail for almost three years Mike took a plea bargain for a life sentence. While on the inside, Mike became a model inmate while obtaining two college degrees, being an inmate tutor for GED students, and entertaining the compound with his written plays and talent shows. After serving 17 and a half years as a model inmate with outstanding accomplishments The North Carolina Parole Board decided to give him a second chance and released him on Mother's Day in 2008 (5/11/08). Mike Anderson has only been home for 13 years now and has already achieved the above-mentioned accomplishments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drkingyaspeaks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drkingyaspeaks/support
As creatives, we are often tasked with telling a captivating story, entertaining and educating at the same time. That is exactly what Brandon G. Alexander has managed to do through his acting career, content, and community. In this episode, you will learn about Brandon's unconventional entry point into the horse industry and how his passion and pursuits landed him in the same rooms as James Pickens Jr., Reginald T. Dorsey, Obba Babatunde, and more. Also the creator of "Black Cowboy Week", Brandon shares how horsemanship, horses, and the Western lifestyle continue to mold and shape his life today. This was one of the most natural and authentic interviews to date, so please excuse our bouts of laughter, kiki-ing, and random skits
Known as the Multimedia Marketing Media Monetizing Mogul, Eric Zuley is the Creator of the first ever virtual gold carpet and the Founder and executive producer of the eZWay Wall of Fame Awards. Creator of the eZWay Wall of Fame with over 480 quality members profiles and 250,000 visitors per month, Eric Zuley is an ambassador for 180+ countries for the Universal Peace Federation. Eric Zuley was given the Robert Novak award in 2014 by the former Mayor of LA Antonio Villaraigosa and signed off by Congressman Brad Sherman and Congress women Judy Chew. Mr. Zuley has honored people with an award named after him by the MMPA, MIMPA and City and County of LA called "The eZWay Achievement Award". List of past honorees include: Larry Namer, Co-founder of E! Shellie Hunt, Founder of Women of Global Change, music Legend with Capital Records Steve Resnik, Frank Shankwitz, Creator of Make A Wish Foundation, Kate Linder, Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Holder from The Young and The Restless, Daytime Emmy Award winning actor Obba Babatunde and Founder of Billionaires Elite Brian Willis. Eric Zuley was appointed as an official affiliate of the Think And Grow Rich Institute endorsed and sponsored by the Napoleon Hill Foundation and The Hill Family and he is the international Axe Body Spray commercial face of the brand Music Star which aired for 4 years in North and South America Eric Zuley is a 3 Best Selling author of his first book “The Influence Effect” Featuring eZWay Wall of Fame Legends Frank Shankwitz, creator of Make A Wish, Sharon Lechter co-author Rich Dad Poor Dad, James Dentley, Shea Vaughn, actor Vince Vaughn's Mother and CEO of Women on TV, Brian Smith Founder of Ugg Boots, Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Holder Kate Linder from the Young and The Restless. Some more EWOF members include Greg Reid, Forbes Top 5 Speaker, One of the founders of LA Fitness Omar Periu, Berny Dohrmann, Chairman CEO Space, Award winning actors Bill Duke and Kevin Sorbo just to name a few. Eric has produced over 25 streaming talk shows, reality shows, tv shows and 450 events. Eric Zuley's company, eZWay Network, powers the founder of Les Brown's Institute's TV Channel, Champion TV. Eric Zuley is executive producer and host of the EZ TALK LIVE, an Interactive networking talk show reaching tens of thousands of an audience each episode on Voice America, Spotify, iHeart, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Simul TV, Direct TV and multiple apps Reaching 300,000,000 homes. Recently Eric was deemed the youngest digital Dick Clark by the founder of the Family Film Awards, Dr. Olympia Gellini, who was a co-executive producer with Dick Clark. Eric has helped raise millions for charity through his 501c 3 eZWay and coaches some of the top most successful influencers to use media to scale whatever they're doing to a whole other level of income and success. There is no one better to teach you how to monetize your media and show you how to be successful from 1 microphone then Eric Zuley. His network, the eZWay Network, currently has 10 networks, 20 channels and 40 + shows. Text "ezway" to 55578 for a chance to win a 3 month Gold membership subscription and 25 points toward the eZway Store ($325 value). Click here to join the eZway Wall of Fame: https://bit.ly/2RzVOfn To be a guest on our show, visit tinyurl.com/keeversplacebooking to schedule your free consultation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keeversplace/support
This week we review Black Dynamite! Starring Michael Jai White, Tommy Davidson, Arsenio Hall, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Obba Babatunde, Kym Whitley, Mykelti Williamson, Bokeem Woodbine, and Cedric Yarbrough as Chocolate Giddy-Up!
This week Jacob is joined by the great stage and movie actor, voice actor, producer, director and singer Obba Babatunde. Real Conversations with Jacob Young is brought to you by Boys Town. FOLLOW JACOB: Instagram Facebook Twitter
ICYMI: The Mo'Kelly Show Presents – An in-depth look at the lawsuits filed by the Trump Campaign over the election and why most are unlikely to go anywhere and we say goodbye to Jeopardy Host Alex Trebek…PLUS - Dr. Craig Ziering sheds light on “Male Pattern Balding”, Director Steve James takes us inside Chicago in “City So Real” AND Mo' welcome back actor and friend of the program, Obba Babatunde to discuss the premier of the hit CBS series “SWAT Season 4” on KFI AM 640 - Live everywhere on the iHeartradio App
On today’s ALL NEW Nerdtastically Newsworthy episode of #NerdORama we welcome Tony, Image Award-nominee/Emmy Award-winning actor Obba Babatune for an in-depth journey through his life and career; his new role as "Daniel Harrelson Sr." on the CBS hit drama S.W.A.T. and so, So, SO much more!!!
ICYMI: The Mo'Kelly Show Presents – An in-depth conversation going beyond the lens with Tony, Image Award-nominee/Emmy Award-winning actor Obba Babatunde as he discusses his role as "Daniel Harrelson Sr." on the CBS hit drama S.W.A.T. and so much more on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartradio App
Obba Babatunde joins Danny Royce in the studio as a guest on today's episode of Inside The Black Actors Studio. They discuss his legendary career, changing with the times, craziest celebrity moments, upcoming projects, mastering the entertainment industry, and so much more! Join us on Inside The Black Actor's Studio to discuss the craft, artistry, and pathways of some of the most prestigious members of the black community. Host Danny Royce sits down with each guest as he dives down the rabbit hole of their journey and their passions. Only on Black Hollywood Live.
Tina Aldana is a 24 year old singer who has been performing for audiences since the tender age of 6. At age 19, Tina set her mind on succeeding in entertainment, and made the move from Texas to Los Angeles. Through hard work and dedication, Tina has performed in many established and well-known venues across the U.S., such as The Kodac Theater, The Belasco Theater, The House of Blues, The Galaxy Theater, and many casinos in Las Vegas. Tina has performed in many musicals, and has shared the stage alongside many theater legends such as Tony Award winning actor Obba Babatunde, and Oscar nominated Keith David. Tina has most recently appeared on FOX and Telemundo alongside Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony in the Latino Show "Q'Viva!", and was the only talent from the U.S. picked to represent her country. Tina is also currently working on her debut album where she is excited to show off her songwriting abilities! Jason and Dave can be reached by websites! www.davejohnstone.com www.guitarninjas.co
917) 889-9174 - 1st HOUR: Interviews with Antoine Cleveland & Lonzo Williams, From The New Film, 'American Bad Boy', Starring Katt Williams & Directed By The Great Obba Babatunde'Join Yaa, Lasuria & Jakzun as they discuss this latest film about 'Good vs Evil' on 'News, Views & Alerts' w/Yaa Kindred Spirit, featuring Lasuria' - 2nd HOUR: Entertainment Industry Legend, Jay King shares invaluable insights on the BUSINESS part of 'Show Biz' & discusses his latest endeavors on 'The Jobs, The Money & Opportunities w/Catherine Francis & Shakiji Abdul'Join Catherine, Shakiji & Jakzun as he tells how it's done - www.truenubia.comwww.keladelphia.com
917) 889-9174 - 1st HOUR: Interviews with Antoine Cleveland & Lonzo Williams, From The New Film, 'American Bad Boy', Starring Katt Williams & Directed By The Great Obba Babatunde'Join Yaa, Lasuria & Jakzun as they discuss this latest film about 'Good vs Evil' on 'News, Views & Alerts' w/Yaa Kindred Spirit, featuring Lasuria' - 2nd HOUR: Entertainment Industry Legend, Jay King shares invaluable insights on the BUSINESS part of 'Show Biz' & discusses his latest endeavors on 'The Jobs, The Money & Opportunities w/Catherine Francis & Shakiji Abdul'Join Catherine, Shakiji & Jakzun as he tells how it's done - www.truenubia.comwww.keladelphia.com
HR Interview Millena Gay Millena Gay is an award-winning producer; award-nominated film, television and stage actress and live event and talk show host. Winning the coveted 2014 Omni Award for Best Producer, Ms. Gay produced and co-starred in Clarissa's Gift, a short film about bullying directed and co-written by the legendary Obba Babatunde. Featured Song " Best Case Scenario" www.SaintTone.com
Beauty Pop hosted by Millena Gay 6:30 pm pst Brought to you by Bee Ladies Design Beauty Pop is a live Fashion & Beauty related show hosted by actress and manners expert Millena Gay remembered for her role on Young & The Restless & Julie A. Smith On Air Host. Obba Babatundé – Actor, Producer, Director Obba Babatundé is often referred to as one of the busiest actors in Hollywood. Babatundé has many prestigious nominations that include his Emmy-nominated performance in the HBO television movie Miss Evers' Boys; an NAACP Image Award nomination for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge as well as a Cable nomination for the same. Theater audiences will know his work from his Tony Award-nominated role as C.C. White in the original Broadway cast of Dreamgirls.
Obba Babatunde, original cast member of Dreamgirls and star of stage, screen and television talks about the history of the play, Dreamgirls the movie and his role as Billy Flynn on Broadway in CHICAGO on this week's talk! with Audrey.
Obba Babatunde, original cast member of Dreamgirls and star of stage, screen and television talks about the history of the play, Dreamgirls the movie and his role as Billy Flynn on Broadway in CHICAGO on this week's talk! with Audrey.