On this episode of NEWS x MUSE, host Michael Sandoval sits down with the write of Hollywood Grit, Kristina Denton about the film, Hollywood and more. Step into the neon-lit shadows of Los Angeles—a city of glamour, grit, and secrets waiting to be unearthed.Hollywood Grit follows Mitchel “Grit” Thorn, a once-respected private investigator whose life and career have unraveled. When his estranged daughter Ava, a gifted jazz singer, vanishes from a notorious Hollywood club, Grit is forced to confront the city’s dark underbelly—and his own failures.As he hunts for answers, Grit navigates a treacherous world of mob enforcers, crooked club owners, and faded starlets, each guarding secrets more dangerous than the last. What begins as a missing-persons case becomes a last chance at redemption—a brutal reckoning in a city built on broken dreams.Hollywood Grit is a love letter to classic noir cinema, embracing smoky jazz clubs, neon-soaked streets, and razor-sharp dialogue. But it doesn’t just pay homage. It expands on those traditions with dynamic storytelling, richly drawn characters, and a visceral emotional core.At its heart, this is a story about family, failure, and the cost of ambition. About the lies we tell to survive. And about the hard truth that some debts can never be paid.Hollywood Grit invites you to experience Los Angeles as both dream and nightmare—where every promise comes with a price, and every shadow hides another secret.Learn more about the film by visiting https://hollywoodgrit.comHost:Michael Sandoval Produced byMike Sandoval

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On this special episode of NEWS x MUSE, host Mike Sandoval sits down with director Alessandro Gentile and the cast and producers of the highly-anticipated short film, DELLA."DELLA" is a raw and emotional story about two sisters, Della and her sibling, who are intensely bonded by a shared past of childhood trauma and abuse. When their abusive, alcoholic mother tragically passes, the sisters are forced to confront their shared history.Della, a headstrong and angry fighter, finds her past brutally unlocked in the boxing ring. Triggered by a talented antagonist from the Latino fighting community, a devastating unleashing of past hurts derails her projected victory.Don't miss this exclusive interview as we dive deep into the film's themes of family, healing, and the long-lasting impact of childhood trauma. DELLA is set to screen at the Burbank International Film Festival!
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NEWS x MUSE welcomes Sophia Masson to the premiere of NEWS x MUSE as she talks about her latest projects, Waltzing with Brando and The Lumarian Candidate.Sofia Masson is an award-winning Brazilian-American actress, known for her roles in films like Waltzing with Brando, Fatal Exposure, and Every Day. With a background in Theatre and World Cinema, she brings a unique perspective to Hollywood. Beyond the screen, Sofia is a classically trained singer, dancer, and a passionate foodie and yogi. Subscribe for exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and her journey as an actress in Los Angeles!Book a tour or podcast session today at CTRL Collective:https://www.ctrlcollective.com/podcast/Buy Barry Under Your Bed on Amazon:https://amzn.to/46QsKDX