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Stephen Oyoung

Chinese American martial artist, actor, stuntman, and fight choreographer Stephen Oyoung stars as ‘Ken Sung’ in the romantic dramedy Freeform’s “Good Trouble” (New episodes Wednesdays at 10pm ET on Freeform. com and Hulu) as he finally steals the spotlight in Hollywood after cutting his teeth in the industry for over 15 years training celebrities like Keanu Reeves, Denzel Washington and Adam Driver.

Oyoung’s credits include “Jupiter’s Legacy,” Spider-Man (Video game), THE EQUALIZER, THE LAST AIRBENDER, THOR, SICARIO, and “NCIS” to name a few, and can be seen next voicing the role of Jason Todd / Red Hood in WB Montreal’s 2022 video game Gotham Knights. Festival, leading the world renowned festival with her new film ASKING FOR IT, Starring alongside Vanessa Hudgens, Ezra Miller, Gabourey Sidibe and Luke Hemsworth,

After small town waitress Joey (Kiersey Clemons) is sexually assaulted after a date with her old friend Mike (Casey Cott), she befriends mysterious stranger Regina (Alexandra Shipp). Regina introducers her to The Cherry Bombers, an all-femme gang. All suffering from past traumas, together they fight a misogynistic society by targeting violent frat boys, a corrupt police force of human traffickers led by Sheriff Morel (David Patrick Kelly), and the dangerous alt-right group MFM (Men’s First Movement). See more at https://tribecafilm.com/ films/asking-for-it-2021.

Lisa Yaro

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer/songwriter, actor and producer, Lisa Yaro has become the one to watch after this year’s Tribeca Film Asking For It

At an astonishing 10 years old, Gen Z’s newest rising star Jaidyn Triplett is set to lead PARAMOUNT+’s reboot of the iconic Nickelodeon series “iCarly” (new episodes air every Thursday and the show has just been picked up for a season 2!!). Joining returning cast including Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor, and Nathan Kress, Jaidyn is poised to replace ‘Carly’ as the new it girl and viral sensation. We would love to arrange an interview with you and the extraordinary actress to discuss the new series, as well as her career overall having already starred in hit series including ABC’s “Blackish,” Netflix’s “Family Reunion” and AppleTV’s “See,”

Bringing a fresh face to one of the most successful adolescent sitcoms of all time, Jaidyn stars as ‘Millicent’ the snarky, social-media-savvy rival to Carly, challenging her outdated methods when it comes to running her web show. Millicent’ shakes up the iCarly cast in this 13-episode season.

In New Films, Videos and Movies

By Lisa Garcia People to See Editor

Green Apple Entertainment has announced the digital release date for its recently acquired film MONDO HOLLYWOODLAND, a sprawling, surreal feature from director Janek Ambros (IMMINENT THREAT, HUMAN CAPITAL, TEN THOUSAND SAINTS) and Chris Blim (WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, NIGHTMOON CITY), and executive produced by Oscar® nominee James Cromwell (BABE, LA CONFIDENTIAL, Succession, American Horror Story). MONDO HOLLYWOODLAND will debut on August 3 on Amazon and other transactional VOD platforms, and will begin a week’s run at Arena CineLounge in Hollywood and possibly other cities. The film was directed, produced and co-written by Janek Ambros for Assembly Line Entertainment and starring, produced and co-written by Chris Blim for Good Hammer TV. Joining Cromwell as EP’s are Galo Medina, Kelly Parker, and Co-Executive Producer Ryan Easton. “This film is a real homage to Los Angeles and the film industry itself,” concludes Joshua K. Carpenter, Head of Global Acquisitions and Sales, Green Apple Entertainment. “Its fusion of psychedelic visuals and comedy gives the audience a unique lens to examine modern Los Angeles through.”

YAKUZA PRINCESS

Based on the acclaimed graphic novel “Samurai Shiro” by Danilo Beyruth and set in the expansive Japanese community of Sao Paulo, Brazil — the largest Japanese diaspora in the world — YAKUZA PRINCESS follows orphan Akemi (played by pop star MASUMI), who, upon turning 21, discovers that she is the heiress to half of Japan’s expansive Yakuza crime syndicate. After forging an uneasy alliance with an amnesiac stranger (Jonathan Rhys Meyers, History Channel’s The Vikings) who believes an ancient sword binds their two fates, Akemi unleashes war against the other half of the syndicate who wants her dead. YAKUZA PRINCESS is a rip-roaring, violent action-thriller from director and co-writer Vicente Amorim (MOTORRAD), who Variety hails as one of film’s brightest rising stars. Starring MASUMI and Rhys Meyers, the film’s cast also includes Tsuyoshi Ihara, Toshiji Takeshima, Eijiro Ozaki, and Charles Paraventi. YAKUZA PRINCESS opens in theatres and on demand on Friday, September 3rd.

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Seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner and three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood has just released her first-ever gospel LIVE performance DVD, My Savior: LIVE From The Ryman. The DVD was released internationally by Gaither Music Group in partnership with Capitol Records Nashville with distribution by Capitol Christian Music Group/Universal.

Filmed at the celebrated Ryman Auditorium, known worldwide as “The Mother Church of Country Music,” the performance brings Underwood’s best-selling, critically-acclaimed studio album My Savior (Capitol Records Nashville) to life on that legendary stage with powerful performances of traditional gospel hymns she grew up singing, including “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art.” “This is an album I have always wanted to record and I’m thrilled to be able to bring these uplifting, inspirational songs to life in this special way,” says Underwood of My Savior.

Other highlights of the Ryman concert include a duet with CeCe Winans, the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, on the classic hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” Singer/songwriter Bear Rinehart, frontman of the rock band, NEEDTOBREATHE, also makes a special appearance, joining Underwood to sing on another traditional hymn, “Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus.” Southern gospel and harmonica legend Buddy Greene and 10-time CMA Musician of the Year Mac McAnally, both of whom played on the album, also appear with Underwood. The DVD also features Underwood’s renditions of the time-honored classics “Because He Lives,” “Just As I Am,” “Victory In Jesus,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” and “Softly And Tenderly.”

In addition, Underwood’s performance video for the gospel classic “Because He Lives” released today across digital video platforms. The country music superstar’s powerful rendition of the song coincides with this year’s celebration of the song’s 50th anniversary.

The My Savior: LIVE From The Ryman DVD is available for purchase at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Gaither.com, and other national retailers.

Song List from DVD

Jesus Loves Me (instrumental) Because He Lives Blessed Assurance Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus Just As I Am O How I Love Jesus Softly And Tenderly Great Is Thy Faithfulness (feat. CeCe Winans) I Surrender All Victory In Jesus How Great Thou Art The Old Rugged Cross Amazing Grace/Something In The Water

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Rising Country star and American Idol winner Laine Hardy is hitting the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Kicking off on July 22, Laine will headline shows coast to coast spanning the fall, joined on select dates by Chris Bandi, Kylie Frey, Wyatt McCubbin, and Nick Walsh. Tickets for The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Laine Hardy go on sale July 1. Visit www. outbreakpresents.com for more information.

“I can’t wait to head out on tour in the fall and play some brand new music for everyone,” says Laine. “Really excited to be hitting the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. It’s going to be a blast!”

Laine joins previous headlining alumni of the tastemaker concert series, including Lindsay Ell, Bones UK, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, The Chainsmokers, Mike Shinoda, Cole Swindell, Larkin Poe and many others. Since its inception in 2011, the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour has grown into the largest national touring brand in the club and theater space, showcasing the hottest breakthrough artists on groundbreaking nationwide tours. While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), and “Let There Be Country.”

To celebrate the news, Laine is releasing an acoustic version of his brand-new single, “Memorize You,” which fans can stream and/or download on all platforms. The feel-good summertime groove is written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett). Watch the beachy official music video for “Memorize You,” which has racked up over 4 million views, HERE.

Tickets for all dates are now on sale to the general public.