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    "title": "Popfuzion Live Celebrates Community Changemakers in New Roku Series",
    "modified_at": "2025-10-20 20:31:24",
    "published_at": "2025-05-01 08:00:00",
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    "body": "<p>LOS ANGELES, CA - Popfuzion Live, a digital program featuring good news, uplifting and entertainment stories, officially released its first episode on Roku TV on June 6, 2025 . The network, <a href=\"http://www.popfuziontv.com/\"><u>Popfuzion TV</u></a>, is dedicated to telling positive stories that celebrate people who are making an impact in communities, and Popfuzion Live will feature interviews with changemakers across a variety of topics, proving that good news can still be great TV.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Popfuzion Live&rsquo;s dynamic co-hosts, Francesca Ellana and Rochelle Amber, spotlight impactful people and emerging voices. Ellana is also the co-creator of Popfuzion TV, and felt that the show fills a void in the media landscape. &ldquo;I created <em>Popfuzion Live </em>because I wanted to keep people informed about what&rsquo;s happening in entertainment, while also giving them a chance to see a different, more personal side of their favorite celebrities,&rdquo; said Ellana. &ldquo;The show blends pop culture with purpose, featuring conversations not only with stars but also with nonprofits and everyday changemakers who are making a real impact in their communities.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p><p>\t\u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\t</p><p>Episode one, The Ultimate 90s Throwback Episode, featured Dennis McDonald from Bad Boys and a trip to the Friday House. The series will air on Roku with the following episodes:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>EPISODE TWO</strong>: Against All Odds (Friday, June 13) / Guests: Lucy Cullen (CEO) &amp; Emily O&rsquo;Brien (CMO), Comeback Catalyst and LeQuan Bennett, Actor, Freaky Tales</p><p><strong>EPISODE THREE</strong>: Spotlight On Good (Friday, June 20) / Guests: JP Karliak, Voice Actor, Smurfs and Tegan Muggeridge, Actress, Aguska</p><p><strong>EPISODE FOUR</strong>: Breaking Barriers with Fitness (Friday, June 27) / Guests: Carole, Hip Train Ambassador and Jacqueline Valdez, Pilates Studio Owner</p><p><strong>EPISODE FIVE</strong>: Hot Off the Set (Friday, July 4) / Guests: Herb Jackson Jr. Founder &amp; CEO, I Ain&#039;t No Herb Jackson Studios / Tristan Loraine, CEO, Fact Not Fiction Films</p><p><strong>EPISODE SIX</strong>: Being Authentically You (Friday, July 11) / Guests: Kelvin Davis, Founder &amp; Creator, Notoriously Dapper and Tony Weaver Jr., Author, Weirdo</p><p><strong>EPISODE SEVEN</strong>: Spotlight On Mental Health (Friday, July 18) / Guests: Dr. Courtney Tracy, Founder of Exist Centers and Successful Brim, CEO &amp; Founder Minority Psychology Network&nbsp;</p><p><strong>EPISODE EIGHT</strong>: Against All Odds (Friday, July 25)/ Guests: Brandon Lamar, President, NAACP Pasadena Chapter and Shane Dougherty, Contestant, Hulu&#039;s Got to Get Out</p><p><strong>EPISODE NINE</strong>: Hope in Action (Friday, August 1) / Guests: Tanya Wright, Ed.M, Founder,&nbsp; Hairiette of Harlem Educational System and Dr. Susan Michaelis, Founder, Lobular Moon Shot Project, ILC Research Advocate\t\u200b \u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\t</p><p>The season was produced in partnership with <a href=\"https://iaintnoherbjacksonstudios.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I Ain&rsquo;t No Herb Jackson Studios</a>. Executive Producer Herb Jackson Jr. believes the show could not have come at a better time. &ldquo;In today&rsquo;s digital landscape, we often encounter harmful content on news feeds and social media platforms. The phrase &lsquo;If it bleeds, it leads&rsquo; holds a lot of truth,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;Such content is designed to provoke emotional responses, leading to division and hatred. I find this approach unappealing and prefer to hear about the positive things people are doing. <em>Popfuzion Live </em>addresses this issue by focusing on uplifting and positive stories.&rdquo; \u200b\t</p><p>\t\u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\t</p><p><strong>For press inquiries or more information, please contact Popfuzion TV Media Relations, </strong><a href=\"mailto:admin@popfuziontv.com\"><u><strong>admin@popfuziontv.com</strong></u></a><strong>. Digital assets are available upon request.</strong>\t\u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\t</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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