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Hollywood actors, directors and comedians reveal what drives their craft

Why Biz Markie was the essence of hip-hop
1:29

Why Biz Markie was the essence of hip-hop
"He was different from everyone else": Biz Markie's legacy according to Sacha Jenkins
13:19

"He was different from everyone else": Biz Markie's ...
Randall Park approached Asian representation differently in his directorial debut
2:02

Randall Park approached Asian representation differ ...
Randall Park knew he wanted to direct "Shortcomings" for more than a decade
16:13

Randall Park knew he wanted to direct "Shortcomings ...
"Haunted Mansion" director Justin Simien pushed for Black actors and New Orleans
18:12

"Haunted Mansion" director Justin Simien pushed for ...
Jim Gaffigan's comedy evolution, from resisting "clean" to embracing divided America
3:07

Jim Gaffigan's comedy evolution, from resisting "cl ...
Jim Gaffigan's "cynical" evolution: Comic talks "Dark Pale" and more
18:08

Jim Gaffigan's "cynical" evolution: Comic talks "Da ...
Artificial intelligence fears are at the center of SAG-AFTRA strike
1:27

Artificial intelligence fears are at the center of ...
Why actors are on strike, explained by SAG-AFTRA chief negotiator
19:28

Why actors are on strike, explained by SAG-AFTRA ch ...
Hollywood CEOs don't understand actors' struggles, says SAG-AFTRA's Fran Drescher
3:11

Hollywood CEOs don't understand actors' struggles, ...
Fran Drescher calls Hollywood CEOs "maniacal" amid SAG-AFTRA actors' strike
18:36

Fran Drescher calls Hollywood CEOs "maniacal" amid ...
How representation in "And Just Like That…" changed "Sex and the City"
2:50

How representation in "And Just Like That…" changed ...
Karen Pittman on "And Just Like That" and what TV gets wrong about Black womanhood
16:25

Karen Pittman on "And Just Like That" and what TV g ...
What Central Park birder Christian Cooper does when he's tired of talking about race
2:57

What Central Park birder Christian Cooper does when ...
"Don't be distracted by her": Central Park birder Christian Cooper's fascinating story
20:23

"Don't be distracted by her": Central Park birder C ...
Adam Pally says acting after 40 feels different
1:23

Adam Pally says acting after 40 feels different
Adam Pally on his career evolution, from improv to action
19:24

Adam Pally on his career evolution, from improv to ...
Dads need to start thinking more like moms, says Michelle Buteau
3:17

Dads need to start thinking more like moms, says Mi ...
Michelle Buteau on insecurities, sexiness and finding yourself
22:18

Michelle Buteau on insecurities, sexiness and findi ...
How Ali Siddiq connects with his stand-up audience
1:51

How Ali Siddiq connects with his stand-up audience
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