behind the scenes

The delightful Jane Levy from “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” shares her favorite season moments including the drastic shifts her character goes through after the loss of her father. On an upbeat note, we find out Levy’s go-to karaoke song. Watch as she and Lawrence break out into a little duet.

Coming out of a year’s worth of quarantine the New Jersey housewives are letting it all fly. We talk to Margaret Josephs about the hyper dramatic season. “Us being in quarantine really heightened our emotions,” says Josephs. “No one held anything back.” Plus, we learn about her new book “Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget” which chronicles how she achieved success...

‘Top Chef’ Judge Gail Simmons has been named one of the top five most powerful entrepreneurs in food. We talk to her about the new season, their choice of Portland as a location, and why showcasing food with ethnic diversity is vital. “I don’t think there is anything more important,” she says. Plus, learn about her new cookbook “Bringing it...

Actress Greer Grammer, daughter to Kelsey Grammer, talks to us about her new thrilling role in “Deadly Illusions,” far from her typical girl-next-door roles. Plus, she shares what it’s like to work intimately with “Sex and the City’s” Kristin Davis. Oh, and spoiler alert, she confirms “Frasier” is making a comeback.

Not only is it awesome that Disney+ is coming out with a reboot of the Mighty Ducks, but it is inspiring that one of the star characters is a young girl of color. We talk to HBO Succession’s Sway Bhatia on her powerhouse role as a hockey player in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.

The funny and charming Jenna Elfman is doing something unexpected—starring in a thriller about zombies. She tells us about her new role in Fear the Walking Dead and how she brings her experience as mother and woman to her character, June. Oh, and by the way, you can now get back into the ‘90s and watch Dharma and Greg on...

Crime television drama Mayans M.C. just launched season 3 with its almost all Latino cast. We talk to stars Edward James Olmos and Danny Pino about why this season is especially significant… and terrifying. “It helps us understand each other better,” says Olomos. “It’s going to scare everybody straight.”

The dark days of the pandemic have provoked national conversation about mental health. Actors Colin Egglesfield and Heidi Johanningmeier tackle suicide prevention through a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. ‘100 Days to Live’ is now streaming.

Even reporters who have covered the Grammy Awards for many years can feel like rookies at what this year will be a ceremony like none before.

Looking to get swept away in a whirlwind romance this weekend? The stars of the new romantic comedy-drama ‘Long Weekend’ Finn Wittrock and Zoë Chao have more than enough on-screen chemistry to make you fall madly in love with them. They join Kim to talk about how this beautiful story will suck you in and make you believe that everything...

Before booking a role in the hit series ‘Mixed-ish’, actor and comedian Christina Anthony was at the end of her rope when it came to auditioning in LA. But, thanks to plenty of encouragement from family, she decided to go for it and it paid off! Hear why being a part of the show has been a healing experience for...

When singer-songwriter Eric Benét was married to Halle Berry, they were called the most beautiful couple on the planet. Having spent most of his career trying to protect his private life, he’s now at a point in life where he’s confident enough to revisit previous relationships and personal experiences that made him the person he is today in his new...

The world grew up watching child stars Kyle Massey, Philip Bolden, Aaron Grady, Keraun Harris, and Teresa Celeste. Now they’re all grown up and starring together as a close-knit group of friends in a new comedy sitcom ‘Millennials’ they jokingly describe as the black, modern-day version of ‘Friends’. Sometimes they have so much fun while filming on set they don’t...

Curious to know what Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson was like before he became a superstar? The young actors behind NBC’s hit series ‘Young Rock’ Adrian Groulx, Bradley Constant, and Uli Latukefu—who portray Dwayne as a 10-year-old growing up in the 80’s, a 15-year-old trying to impress the ladies, and an 18-year-old in his college football days—are here to help us...

We can always rely on Scott Evans, co-host of NBC’s ‘Access Hollywood’, to give us the inside scoop on all the hottest Hollywood headlines. Dani got to sit down with him (in person!) to discuss the show’s podcast ‘The Vault’, which digs up never-before-seen footage of celebrity interviews throughout their careers, and his personal podcast ‘So Close with Scott Evans’....

This girl is on fire! 17-year-old Lexi Underwood is already taking the world by storm with an NAACP Image Award nomination for her breakout performance in ‘Little Fires Everywhere’. She talks about how awards were never really in the picture when she first signed onto the project, but the outpouring of support she received from viewers really cemented the show’s...

Who’s ready for another season of murder and scandal in the White House on ‘The Oval’? Jess has got the fierce first lady herself, Kron Moore, dishing on what it was like filming inside Tyler Perry’s “camp quarantine” when resuming production for season two and the new season of her superhero series ‘Stargirl’.

Most actors would be thrilled to have one hit show, but Lorraine Toussaint likes to stay busy! She’s playing Queen Latifah’s young aunt (emphasis on young!) and reuniting with her ‘Law & Order’ co-star Chris Noth in their new series ‘The Equalizer’. It feels like an entirely new world for her since the pandemic started, but she’s done her part...

‘Cowboys’ is a moving film that follows a father who’s on the run in the Montana wilderness with his transgender son because his mother doesn’t accept him. Writer/director Anna Kerrigan joins Jess alongside actors Jillian Bell, Steve Zahn, and newcomer Sasha Knight to discuss the inspiration for this moving project and its powerful message.

Young child actor Reyn Doi is giving comedic legends Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumulo a run for their money as the hilarious breakout star in ‘Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar’. Now he’s dishing on what it was like working with such heavy hitters in Hollywood, why he decided he wanted to be an actor at such a...