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In Paul Rappaport’s memoir “Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay, and the Art of Rock Promotion” (Jawbone Press), the former Columbia Records senior vice president of rock promotion captures an era of music (the late 1960s through the 1990s) that he considers magical. Besides sharing stories about legends like the Rolling Stones and ...Read more

Before moving to Los Angeles when she was 19, actress Madison Elise Rogers spent her early years in Tennessee, and t hen later moved to Mississippi when she was in middle school. Back then, the idea of being on TV and in films seemed like fun, but it didn’t seem like a realistic goal for her at the time. Today, she is one of the stars of the ...Read more

“The Baxters” actor Josh Plasse is a former Golden Gloves boxing champion, co-screenwriter/actor/producer of the C. Thomas Howell film “Ride” and the author of his recently released fantasy novel “Dust” (Resolve Editions). Though the book is a work of fiction, Plasse said he utilized some of his travels as inspiration. “I based a ...Read more

The Japanese group ONE OR EIGHT said that traveling so much has given them the opportunity to experience the musical landscapes of places they had grown up hearing about. For instance, “visiting [the United States] and connecting with the birthplace of hip-hop has significantly fueled my drive as an artist focused on the genre,” group member...Read more

For Canadian musician LØLØ, touring the world is one of the perks of being a musician. “I'm headed to Boston, New York City, Philly, D.C., Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit and Toronto this spring,” she said. “Then I'll head to Europe and the United Kingdom in ...Read more

Gavin Rossdale is the lead singer and songwriter for the British grunge rock band Bush and an occasional actor (“The Trainer,” “Constantine”). He’s also the host of his own VIZIO WatchFree+ cooking show, “Dinner With Gavin Rossdale,” where he has conversations with guests like Serena Williams, Brooke Shields, Selma Blair, Common ...Read more

Growing up in the United States and South Korea, singer-songwriter Chung Ha said she was heavily influenced by the music she listened to in both countries. One of her most popular songs is the critically acclaimed Spanish-language single “Demente” from her album “Querencia,” which featured Puerto Rican rapper Guaynaa. And the title of ...Read more

In the black comedy “Nightbitch” – currently streaming on Hulu – actress Adrienne Rose White portrays Sally, a curator at a top art gallery. “Sally is smart, upbeat, maybe a little naive, and has a great eye,” White said. “She knows everything about the art scene and almost nothing about motherhood.” The actress said Sally is ...Read more

Born and raised in Germany, educated in the United States and now based out of South Korea, BAFTA Awards-nominated actor Teo Yoo (“Past Lives,” “Decision to Leave”) doesn’t take any of his success for granted. He had already spent many years turning down parts that cast Asian characters in a disparaging light. In his latest role in the...Read more

For musician Cat Ridgeway, being on the road is a perk of her job. “I split my time between Orlando and Vail these days,” said Ridgeway, who is promoting her latest single “Sprinter.” [The album of the same name will be released on March 28.] “A little over a year ago, I was offered an incredible opportunity to play at some of the ...Read more

Gia Kim knew from the get-go that her role as Yuri in “XO, Kitty” was special. “Even before I knew I was going to get to play the part, I was very excited when I saw the breakdown of the character,” Kim said in a Zoom interview from her Los Angles home. “She was described as this queer, Korean, queen bee. I've never seen that ...Read more

Growing up in Stockton, California, Amielynn Abellera didn’t see herself reflected in the mainstream media. “The only Filipino actors I remember during my childhood were Dante Basco as Rufio in the film, ‘Hook,’ Tia Carrera in ‘Wayne's World’ and Lea Salonga in ‘Miss Saigon,’” said Abellera, who is one of the stars of Noah Wyle...Read more

With an acting career spanning more than five decades, Margaret Avery’s latest role is on the Netflix comedy, “A Man on the Inside,” which has been renewed for a second season. “My character, Florence, has accepted the passing of her husband and has discovered a love for poetry to aid in her grieving process,” said Avery, who was ...Read more

For musician Ginny Luke, her childhood trips instilled in her a love of travel, while reinforcing her interest in music. “I took a trip to New York with my brother, Wes, when I was 12,” said Luke, who is promoting her latest album “Devil at My Heels” (https://ginnyluke.lnk.to/...Read more

Stephanie Koenig currently stars as Gwen Sanders on the FX series “English Teacher.” The well-traveled writer, producer and actress said that if she had to pick one destination as a favorite, she’d select somewhere in Greece. “There are so many beautiful places to visit,” said Koenig, 37. “We traveled to Greece right after the ...Read more

In her latest novel “ How My Neighbor Stole Christmas,” bestselling author Meghan Quinn sets up a holiday romance that takes place in fictional Kringletown. “Kringletown is not really based off of any town,” said Quinn, 38. “I wrote a book called ‘The Romantic Pact’ that takes place in Germany. The couple travels down the Romantic ...Read more

Born in Frankfurt, Germany, and raised in Birmingham, Alabama – where he currently resides – Ruben Studdard won the second season of “American Idol” when he was just 21 years old. Now 46, the Grammy-nominated recording artist – who’s also known for his critically-acclaimed portrayal of Fats Waller in the musical revue “Ain’t ...Read more

Born and raised in Oahu, Hualālai Chung has a pivotal role in the new animated film, “Moana 2.” “Moni is everyone's best friend [and] is the most fun-loving, whimsical, warm-hearted person you will ever meet,” the Hawaiian actor said. “He is completely infatuated with the stories and legends of the Pacific, always wanting to follow in...Read more