Filmmaker explains why, as a director, he’s able to get actors to go above and beyond while researching their roles.

Music impresario talks about his new CD, and his new book, and explains how music became the mother he never had.

Two-time Oscar winner and star-exec producer of the feature film Conviction explains why her career has included so many real-life stories and shares which film roles have scared her the most.

Grammy-winning singer Cole shares the story of how, when she was in need of a life-saving kidney transplant, she learned of a successful organ match while at her dying sister’s bedside.

Veteran R&B singer-songwriter reveals the history of his cane and talks about his new, first-ever solo project.

Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor discusses independent filmmaking, what attracts him to film projects now and what he’d like for people to say at his funeral.

Emmy-nominated actor discusses growing up as a geek, playing offbeat characters, being a man of faith and how he got his unique name.

Comedian and commentator shares his thoughts on taxes, WMDs, President Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton and the harsh reality of doing stand-up comedy.

Multiple Grammy-winner talks about her new CD and discusses spirituality, the blues and the need for jazz musicians to be fearless.

Tony- and Emmy-winning actor talks about being honored but also intimidated by his upcoming role in the Broadway production of John Guerre’s A Free Man of Color.