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Online vlogging pioneer Bethany Mota, host of brand-new competition series Follow Me May 25, 2023

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ABOUT FOLLOW ME
FilmRise, the New York-based film and television studio and streaming network, and Venture 10 Studio Group have partnered with Mars Wrigley to produce a new reality competition series, Follow Me, that shows fans what it takes to become massively famous in the social media age. Hosted and executive produced by Bethany Mota, and debuting on May 3, the series will exclusively debut this Spring on The FilmRise Streaming Network.
In FOLLOW ME, aspiring stars - each with a unique talent, background, and strategy for success - will compete in business-themed challenges across the series. The program will showcase the intense competition as they are tasked with building their follower bases.
Max Einhorn of FilmRise comments, "This is truly one of our most mainstream co-productions to date. Think 'Biggest Loser' meets 'Big Brother' meets 'The Circle'. The series' format combines two of the most popular mediums - social media and reality competition. It's a high-stakes rivalry that comes with a ton of drama and will have viewers on the edge of their seats to see who stays and who is eliminated."
FOLLOW ME consists of eight 60-minute episodes. The first season features eight contestants, including a model, personal trainer, gamer, dancer, among others, that compete to win the grand prize of $50,000. Throughout the series, contestants will be tasked with creating engaging content inspired by Mars Wrigley's iconic portfolio of brands, like M&M'S®, SKITTLES®, SNICKERS® and ORBIT®. Show participants work in the "creator's studio" and compete in various social media-based challenges. Contestants will also have access to top influencers including Charlotte McKinney, Alan Bersten (DWTS), Courtney Revolution (The Circle), Emily Mei, and Taya Miller, among others, who will serve as mentors.
At the end of each episode the contestant with the least number of followers is eliminated. The one contestant with the most followers at the end of the competition will be crowned the winner and receive the $50,000 prize from Mars Wrigley, the official sponsor of FOLLOW ME.
Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOerOlBJ-zg
BETHANY MOTA BIO (FROM WIKIPEDIA)
Bethany Mota is an American video blogger. Starting with her YouTube channel, Macbarbie07, created in 2009, she rose to fame for her haul videos, in which she shows her fashion and style purchases via the internet. She uploads videos of outfit ideas, makeup and hair tutorials, recipes, and do it yourself ideas. She has since expanded into her own fashion line at Aéropostale. She has gone on multiple tours, which she calls her "Motavatours" to meet and interact with fans. She also appeared on Season 19 of Dancing with the Stars.
Bethany Mota was one of the most popular YouTube celebrities. Bethany Mota's first haul video was in June 2009. She began her YouTube channel in order to escape from the stress of bullying and rapidly gained followers, which numbered 9.5 million in October 2015. Business Insider described her as "relentlessly upbeat and bouncy" and "a virtuoso of positivity." In January 2014, Business Insider estimated that she made $40,000 a month on her videos. In order to cultivate her fan following, she purchases prizes and awards to give them to fans who promote her videos. Her fans are called "Mota-vators". Besides her fashion-related videos, she also maintains a more personal account, which she uses to discuss whatever interests her. In 2014, she was selected to be among the content creators in YouTube's first advertising campaign.
She also interviewed President Barack Obama on January 22, 2015 as part of a White House initiative to reach out to a broader audience following his 2015 State of the Union Address.
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Gina Miles - Winner of The Voice Season 23! May 25, 2023

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With a single dad who DJ’d every weekend during her childhood, it was impossible for Gina not to be involved in music. When she turned 14, she asked her dad if she could be more involved in his gigs and would help him set up his equipment. Gina always felt that she wanted something bigger than her small town of Paxton, Illinois, and performing became a way for her to stand out in her town. As she went through high school, she realized she wanted to pursue music more seriously. With her father and stepmother’s support, she decided to move in with her aunt, Gretchen, in Sacramento, California. The transition to a big city was very intimidating at first, but, with the help of her aunt, she now feels more comfortable in California.
The Voice is one of America's most popular shows, airing Monday and Tuesday.
ABOUT THE VOICE
The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" features the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the show's newest season.
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop star Chance the Rapper and platinum-selling singer-songwriter Niall Horan claim their red chairs alongside returning coaches Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton as they vie to discover and coach the next singing phenomenon. The competition is tougher than ever as Shelton goes for the win in his final season.
The show's innovative format features five stages of competition: Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockouts, Playoffs and Live Performance Shows.
During the Blind Auditions, the decisions from the coaches are based solely on voice and not looks. The coaches hear the artists perform but they don't get to see them, thanks to rotating chairs. If a coach is impressed by the artist's voice, they push a button to select the artist for their team. At this point, the coach's chair will swivel so that they can face the artist they selected. If more than one coach pushes the button, the power then shifts to the artist to choose which coach they want to work with. If no one pushes their button, the artist is eliminated from the competition. The artists' family and friends watch their Blind Auditions from side stage with host Carson Daly, cheering on their loved ones and hoping for a coveted chair turn.
Returning this season is the block, which adds another layer of coach competition during the Blind Auditions. The coach chairs each have an extra set of buttons with the other three coaches' names on them, which prevents a coach from adding a new artist to his or her team. The coaches can use their block buttons only on one artist for the entire first round of the competition. The blocked coach only discovers they are blocked if they press their button, and though their chair will still turn, their lane lights up with "BLOCKED." If the coach doesn't press their button, the block is still available for another audition.
Once the teams are set, the battle is on. The coaches dedicate themselves to developing their team of artists, giving them advice and sharing the secrets of their success. During the Battle Rounds, the coaches will pit two of their own team members against each other to sing the same song together. The artists are vying for their coach's confidence and decision to take them to the next round. After each vocal battle, the coach must choose which of his or her artists will advance to the next round of competition.
This season during Battles, the all-new Playoff Pass is at stake. The Playoff Pass will allow both artists in a battle to advance while the Playoff Pass winner gets a huge advantage by skipping the Knockout Rounds and advancing straight to Playoffs, taking them one step closer to Lives. Each coach will have one Playoff Pass to use as well as one steal in the Battles. With the steals in play, a losing artist is available for the other coaches to save and bring onto their own team. Artists who won their battle or were stolen by another coach will advance to the Knockouts, while the four artists with a Playoff Pass will advance straight to Playoffs.
In the Knockouts, the artists will be paired against another teammate, but this time they will perform individually while their direct competitors watch and wait. To prepare for this high-pressure competition, the coaches enlist legendary country music icon Reba McEntire as the Mega Mentor to advise all of the artists competing in the Knockouts. Having served as Battle advisor to Team Blake during the show's inaugural season, it's most fitting Reba returns as Blake coaches his final group of artists and bids farewell to the competition. The coaches will choose the winner of each Knockout, and the artist not selected will be available to be stolen by another coach. The pressure is on as each coach will only have one steal in the Knockouts.
The Playoffs are back, further bolstering the competition following the Knockouts. The 20 remaining artists hold nothing back and tough decisions are made when each coach can only advance two artists to the live semifinals. The stakes are even higher for the artists because there are no steals available.
Once the Live Performance Shows begin, the top artists will compete against each other during live broadcasts. This time, the television audience will vote to save their favorite artist. The live semifinals will be more dramatic than ever because the Top 8 artists will all perform live for a real-time vote, and results will be revealed at the end of that show. After the real-time votes are counted that night, the five artists with the most votes will be revealed and advance to the following week's finale. Those with the lowest number of votes will be sent home. In the end, one artist will be named "The Voice" and will receive the grand prize of a recording contract.
"The Voice" is a presentation of MGM Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. The series was created by John de Mol, who serves as an executive producer along with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson and Adam H. Sher
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Gabrielle Collins, host of Bridgerton podcast Queen Charlotte: The Official Podcast May 23, 2023

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ABOUT QUEEN CHARLOTTE: THE OFFICIAL PODCAST
On this special new season of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast, we're diving into each episode of Shondaland's glittering prequel, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, the new limited series on Netflix. Queen Charlotte :The Official Podcast is the official companion podcast launching May 18th. Host Gabrielle Collins is an expert on the Bridgerton universe.
GABRIELLE COLLINS BIO (FROM SHONDALAND.COM)
Gabrielle Collins is a podcast producer known for her work on iHeartMedia's food and travel podcasts such as Tom Colicchio's Citizen Chef and WBEZ podcasts, including the Amnesty International USA Media Award-winning 16 Shots. She grew up between Chicago and the Bahamas and both studied theater and politics and got her Master's in Journalism from New York University. That's where she discovered her love for audio.
"Television is my jam," she tells Shondaland. "Yes, and I love telling stories with sound."
When she was a fledgling producer, it coincided with the heyday of Scandal, which Collins says was an escape between long days of writing and reporting.
"I was working at ABC News and New York Public Radio at the same time," she says, "so I had to drum up some non-stop Olivia Pope energy. And sometimes Cyrus [laughs]. I can actually timestamp my journey as a producer with Shondaland moments: The Greys' plane crash episode aired days before I flew to London (to finish up my capstone at Oriel). Viola Davis as Annalise in HTGAWM took off that wig around the time I struggled with how to bring my whole self to work. I can keep going. But above all, these moments, and the teams that made them of course, renewed the power of drama and storytelling for me. And I'd bet there are a lot of people who feel that way about Rhimes and the writers and everybody involved so giving those people a podcast that goes inside a Shondaland production is the cherry on top of what I get to do."
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-queen-charlotte-a-bridger-77492332/
https://www.shondaland.com/inspire/shondaland-bridgerton-behind-the-scenes/a35614752/gabrielle-collins-bridgerton-the-official-podcast/
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Musician, songwriter, and producer Kell Bailey: New Album "Evidence" May 19, 2023

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Musician, songwriter, and producer Kell Bailey has been making music for as long as he can remember. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, at around the age of 6, he discovered he had the gift of playing by ear.
Through his adolescence, Kell developed a strong passion for sports, with dreams of one day playing professional football in the NFL. That dream shifted due to unforeseen challenges during his freshman year of high school and he started to pursue music in a new way, with passion and hunger.
Kell began playing the keyboard at Calvary Outreach Revival Center, getting his roots in the rich culture of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ Organization. At the age of 15, Kell was invited to play for the University of Virginia Gospel Choir. As he grew skillfully as a musician, more opportunities became available, and doors began to open for him. In 2019, Kell Bailey released his debut EP "Take Your Place" which hit #9 on the Gospel iTunes Charts. In 2020, Kell released his album "Freedom Is Here" reaching #14 on the Gospel iTunes Charts as an independent artist. “Evidence” is Kell’s latest album, released on May 26th, 2023, featuring the single, “Faithful God.”
Kell reflects, that the greatest drive in his musical journey is his belief that God placed him here on earth to help and serve others, and music is the avenue used to fulfill that purpose in this season.
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Abortion Pill Case: Chelsey Youman Updates us on the recent oral arguments at the Fifth Circuit court May 17, 2023

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May 17, 2023 Fifth Circuit Court Hears Abortion Pill Case
A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard oral argument in a case concerning the abortion medication, mifepristone.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527646-1/circuit-court-hears-abortion-pill-case
Chelsey Youman, Human Coalition’s National Public Policy Director, can break down the case. Human Coalition advocates for life and provides direct care for abortion-minded women and helps them choose life.
Their amicus brief in the case details the harms of the abortion pill to their clients.
Chelsey Youman, Esq., serves the pro-life coalition, as well as women and their preborn children, by advocating for pro-life policies and jurisprudence; mobilizing and unifying local grassroots to strengthen the pro-life movement and its footprint; and engaging with the public to ultimately strengthen our community’s desire to enable women and protect preborn children. Chelsey’s professional experience includes working as senior counsel and chief of staff for First Liberty Institute, concentrating on religious liberty matters and First Amendment rights. At First Liberty Institute, she litigated on behalf of and advised hundreds of clients regarding conscience rights nationwide. Chelsey has also worked in private practice, where she successfully litigated corporate fraud matters, complex commercial litigation, and consumer rights issues in both federal and state jurisdictions.
Chelsey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Texas A&M, and a J.D. from Southern Methodist University.
Chelsey is happily married with three children. Her family is active in their church, serving in the premarital and pro-life ministries there. They enjoy traveling, adventuring, and eating good food.
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Daymond John of Shark Tank, host of the podcast That Moment with Daymond John May 16, 2023

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ABOUT DAYMOND JOHN
An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his mother's house and moving his operation into the basement. John is CEO and Founder of FUBU, a much-celebrated global lifestyle brand, and a pioneer in the fashion industry with over $6 billion in product sales. He is a celebrated entrepreneur having received over 35 awards throughout his career, including the Brandweek Marketer of the Year, Advertising Age Marketing 1000 Award for Outstanding Ad Campaign, Ernst & Young's New York Entrepreneur of the Year Award, was named #2 on LinkedIn's 2020 Top Voices list for US Influencers, and, most recently, won four Webby Awards for his event Black Entrepreneur's Day.
John's marketing strategies and ability to build successful brands has made him a highly influential consultant and motivational speaker today. His marketing firm The Shark Group offers advice on how to effectively communicate to consumers through innovative means and connects brands with the world's top celebrities for everything from endorsements to product extensions. John is also an author of four best-selling books including his New York Times best-selling books, The Power of Broke (2016) and Rise and Grind (2018). In March 2020, John released his fifth book, Powershift, that walks through his tried-and-true process of how to transform any situation, close any deal and achieve any outcome through his own experience and vast network of industry leaders.
Finally, he is celebrating his 14th season on ABC's hit business show Shark Tank by acclaimed producer Mark Burnett. The show has gone on to win four Emmy Awards and maintain millions of weekly viewers who tune in to the show every Friday night as John demonstrates his marketing prowess and entrepreneurial insights.
That Moment with Daymond John:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-that-moment-with-daymond-113426291/
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Comedian Kountry Wayne, author of Help Is On The Way: Stay Up And Live Your Truth May 10, 2023

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ABOUT KOUNTRY WAYNE AND HELP IS ON THE WAY
Forward by Cedric the Entertainer
Before he was one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch" and a comedy sensation followed by millions, Kountry Wayne found few legit options for a poor Black man in a small-minded Georgia town. For many years he resorted to running his own game, but thankfully friends and family (and one patient probation officer) convinced him that he had talent beyond hustling. Once he began posting short sketches based on his on-the-nose Southern Black truths, wildly funny observations, and inspirational guidance, he became an almost overnight hit. Now a proud father of ten, Kountry Wayne is on a mission to give back. By sharing his seemingly impossible story, he hopes to help others see that no matter where you started from or how stuck you feel right now, the possibilities for living a rich, full life are limitless. Trust that the universe has got you! His Kountry Lessons include:

Sometimes All You Have Is Your Pride: Often the only person who can push you forward is you.
* Live Your Truth: Don't hide from where you came from, celebrate it-this is what makes you an original.
* Don't Get Mad, Get Money: Ignore the people who want to tear you down and provide for the ones you love.
* Stay Up: Even when the worst thing happens, you have to find the strength to keep going.

Whether you are simply looking for a laugh to boost your spirit or some real guidance to help you in life, love, or money, Kountry Wayne has got you covered.
ABOUT KOUNTRY WAYNE
Since his first Facebook post went viral in 2014, Kountry Wayne's career continues to climb, while garnering a loyal fan base. His widely popular digital sketches draw in millions of viewers daily across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel, featuring original characters written by Wayne and cameos from notable celebrities including Ludacris, Mike Epps, Charlamagne tha God and Lamar Odom, to name a few.
Wayne's career highlights over the past few years include being named one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch" in 2021, starring in the BET original Christmas rom-com "Holiday Heartbreak" (2021), featured on MTV's "Wild 'N Out" with Nick Cannon, and releasing his debut EP, "Drip & Zay," with GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, Zaytoven. Wayne, along with Kym Whitley, currently co-hosts "I Love Us," a comedy clip show on BET+ that premiered this past summer. Wayne recently starred in the comedy feature film, "Strange Love," available on Amazon Prime. Up next, he will be appearing in the upcoming Peacock original film "Praise This," produced by Will Packer, directed by Tina Gordon and starring Chloe Bailey, Quavo, Mack Wilds, Druski and more. Additionally, Wayne is set to film his first one-hour comedy special this coming May in Washington D.C for Netflix.
Wayne has established himself as one of the hottest touring comedians in the country, having built a strong fan base while performing in theaters, comedy clubs and arenas across the nation. Wayne's current tour "Help Is On The Way" is produced by Live Nation, and marks his return to the stage following his "Straight Out The Mud" spring 2022 tour, where the charismatic comic performed to sold-out crowds in theaters across the U.S., including the historic Palace Theatre in Los Angeles as part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival.
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Jeff Bradford President of Human Coalition - Response to Planned Parenthood's New Annual Report May 01, 2023

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Planned Parenthood's new annual report shows its priorities -- more government funding, a high number of abortions, and fewer health services.
In contrast, Human Coalition is the only major pro-life group performing both advocacy and care for women. They provide a range of services for pregnant women -- connecting them to medical care, counseling, financial assistance, and public programs.
Jeff Bradford serves as President of Human Coalition, where he channels his experience as a seasoned business leader to initiate and cultivate relationships with major and principal donors.
As former owner and CEO of Cross Media, Jeff built that company from 4 to 80 employees, and grew sales from $400K to over $14 million. He brings a breadth of knowledge about leadership development and sales cycle management. Most recently, Jeff was a managing partner of CGO Partners, a consulting firm focused on corporate growth.
After learning about Human Coalition (HuCo) in 2010, Jeff was so moved by how the organization verifiably saves preborn children from abortion, he began volunteering. He eventually left the business world to work with Human Coalition full time in 2012. Since then, he’s helped grow HuCo into one of the nation’s largest pro-life organizations.
Jeff graduated from the University of Texas (Austin) and holds a BS in Finance. He and his wife Tricia have four children.
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Melisa Caprio - Author, Photographer, Radio Host and Creator of Postcards to the Universe™ Apr 29, 2023

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Melisa Caprio, creator, photographer, radio host and author of Postcards to the Universe™ Harness the Universe’s Power and Manifest your Dreams, is inviting people from around the world to participate in this movement. By using photography, art, personal wishes and desires and sending them out to the Universe via a postcard. Her inspiration comes from a desire to have a forum where people come together in creative ways for global change. She is currently giving workshops on photography, art, transformation, and manifestation. She guides her clients on how to create a unique postcard for added effect on the power of creative intention.
Caprio has her own weekly show titled Postcards to the Universe with Melisa, Creating the Life you Crave on OMTimes Radio where she interviews spiritual trailblazers, she has turned that show into a popular podcast. She is the author/publisher of The Artist and The King, a true story and Creative, Fun and Easy Tips on How to Photograph Children and Animals (Amazon). She has been featured in ROAR: Fierce Feminine Rising Magazine, Voyage VIA Miami Magazine and Shout Out Miami, Meet Melisa Caprio. She has featured blogs on Thrive Global. Melisa has been featured on numerous podcasts.
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Aruna M. Lepore - Author of Award-winning Childern's book: Peanut the Penguin Apr 29, 2023

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Aruna M. Lepore, who grew up in the Caribbean (Trinidad), never thought that her passive dream of writing would become a reality. A daughter of entrepreneurs, her professional life revolved around their family business. It was only when she had her first of two children that she hung up the corporate hat and discovered that the joy of motherhood would be the impetus for writing her first children’s book.
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