Columbus Short

Columbus Short, a film and television actor, producer and singer/songwriter is best known for his role in ABC’s highest-rated TV drama, Scandal (Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn), Stomp the Yard, which was #1 in Box Office two weeks in a row, (Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Meagan Good), Cadillac Records, nominated and won Best Supporting Actor at NAACP Awards, (Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Beyonce), Armored (Matt Dillon, Jean Reno, Laurence Fishburne), and The Losers (Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Chris Evans, Idris Elba).

Short choreographed and creative directed Britney Spears’s Onyx Hotel Tour at the age of 20. His acting debut came as a dancer in You Got Served. He then embarked on a career in television, appearing twice in the Disney Channel Original Series, That’s So Raven, as well as ER and Judging Amy.

In 2005, Short founded a film and television production company, Great Picture Show Productions, developed from his passion for writing and producing. The company executive-produced Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming, Strange Fruit and TVONE Original Movie Mr. Right.

In 2008, Short won Best Ensemble for Cadillac Records at the Black Reel Awards and was nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance. In 2009,  he won the Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for Cadillac Records.

Short starred in and produced the film True To The Game, based on New York Times Best Selling Author Teri Woods’ urban classic novel of the same name. The films is also co-produced by famed Casting Director, Leah Daniels-Butler (FOX’s Empire, Precious, The Paperboy) and will star Vivica Fox, and Nelsan Ellis.

Columbus Short reprised his role as Quadir Richards in the third installment in the True To The Game series, based on the original New York Times bestseller by Teri Woods. True To The Game 3 stars Columbus Short, Vivica A. Fox, Niatia “Lil Mama” Kirkland, Kris Lofton, Jeremy Meeks, Darius McCrary and Starletta DuPois.

Short’s films have a combined box office of over $400M worldwide, with all films seen successful opening weekends theatrically.

Short’s autobiography, “Short Stories” hit stands September 2020.

Short is also gearing up to release his EP coming soon. His newest single “EZ” is out now on all music platforms. He wrote the single and produced “EZ,” along with Patrick “Guitarboy” Hayes and vocal produced by Avehre.

He also wrote the Top 40 single “My Type” for new artist Tylan featuring Soulja Boy.

Most recently, Short played Martin Luther King, Jr., in the film “Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story,” alongside Grammy-Award winner Ledisi who plays Mahalia Jackson. Released in 2022, the film has garnered several keynote awards, and is Global Grind’s top #1 Film on their Fall Films To Watch List.

Short was the special guest Commencement Speaker at the Urban Christian Academy in Savannah, Georgia, where he was honored for his body of work.

Awards and Nominations

Black Reel Awards: 2008, Best Ensemble: Cadillac Records (winner) 2008, Best Breakthrough Performance: Cadillac Records (nominated)

Image Awards: 2009, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Cadillac Records (winner) 2008, Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Stomp the Yard (nominated)

MTV Movie Awards: 2007, Breakthrough Performance: Stomp the Yard (nominated) 2007, Best Movie Kiss: Stomp the Yard (nominated)

Teen Choice Awards: 2007, Best Dance: Stomp the Yard (nominated)

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Bryce Xavier

Bryce Xavier is a 23-year-old American actor, recording artist, and social media personality based in Southern California. With a multifaceted career spanning music, acting, modeling, and digital content creation, Bryce has cultivated a dedicated following of over 4 million fans across platforms.

In 2024, Bryce took on the role of A.J. Williams in the television series Mind Your Business, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

As a recording artist, Bryce continues to make waves in the music industry. His recent releases include the singles “Karmic Return” and “I Love You Boy”, both launched in 2025. These tracks follow the success of his 2024 album “It’s Been A Good Game”, further establishing his signature synth-pop sound.

Bryce's work has been featured in prominent publications such as Forbes, People Magazine, The New York Times, Paper Magazine, and The Washington Post. He has also appeared on national platforms like The Today Show, highlighting his impact across various media.

A proud advocate for LGBTQIA+ representation and mental health awareness, Bryce infuses authenticity and purpose into all his endeavors, aiming to inspire and connect with audiences worldwide.

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