Behind the Fame

Blending raw power with technical skill, Joe "The Hitman" Elmore gives us an unfiltered look into the world of bare-knuckle fighting—a combat sport that strips away the padding and protective gear to reveal what he calls "real fighting." With a knockout victory against Will Chope in just 52 seconds, Joe has quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). From his country roots in Tennessee to becoming a martial arts veteran with ap...

Remember the chubby kid from Hardball? Julian Griffith has come a long way from his breakout role alongside Keanu Reeves, crafting a multifaceted career that weaves together his passions for acting, baseball, education, and community service. Growing up in Bellwood, a suburb outside West Chicago, Julian was raised by a single mother who worked as a schoolteacher. At just three years old, he began his acting journey with print modeling before landing his first significant role in Hardball at ...

What happens when musical passion spans nearly two decades, evolving from teenage bedroom recordings to genre-bending collaborations? In this authentic conversation with hip-hop artist Willie Falk (formerly known as Sippi Boi), we explore the remarkable journey of a creator who never stopped believing in his art. Willie's story begins with a pink Barbie karaoke machine, where he would record entire songs in one take while pressing down the microphone button. These humble beginnings showcase ...

Leon Robinson takes us on an intimate journey through his extraordinary career path, revealing how a pivotal moment—choosing a theater performance over a basketball game—changed the trajectory of his life forever. From his early days as an "all-everything" basketball star with multiple scholarship offers to becoming one of Hollywood's most versatile actors, Leon shares candid insights about the unexpected turns that shaped his multifaceted career. His refreshing honesty about working w...

The moment Jeffrey Bryan received a one-sentence email asking if he'd like to play keyboards for Survivor, his musical journey took another unexpected turn. But this wasn't the first time opportunity had knocked without warning – it's been the pattern of his entire career. Growing up in Los Angeles, Bryan found his voice before his instruments. By age 12, his father was sneaking him into clubs around town for open mic nights where the underage singer could perform before quickly exiting the ...

When Scott Schwartz was just an outgoing kid from New Jersey attending film club with his dad, he never imagined he'd soon be shooting a chocolate drink commercial with Yogi Berra, launching a career that would place him alongside some of comedy's greatest legends. Scott takes us behind the curtain of his remarkable journey working with Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason on "The Toy" – revealing how these comedy giants became personal mentors. "Pryor taught me about timing and being a storytel...