'It's cathartic, it's all out there. There are no more skeletons in the closet'
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Growing up young, black, and gay made life extremely difficult and challenging for Brian Broome. He opens up about the hardships, the laughs, and the heartbreak in his new memoir 'Punch Me Up to the Gods'.

?In The Heights? to get special screening at Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
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Rafael Agustin, the new CEO of the Latino Film Institute, talked about Friday's special preview of the movie, diversity in Hollywood, and the programs offered to help students find their futures in film.

Transgender comedian Julia Scotti: "You gotta be happy, it's about quality of life"
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Julia's amazing journey and discovery of who she was is the basis for the new documentary 'Julia Scotti: Funny That Way", streaming now. She and director Susan Sandler talk to Michaela all about her incredible life and the movie.

Building financial resilience through Hip Hop
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'Pockets Change' explores teaching people, especially those who are young and live in communities of color, how to manage today's finances to build a better tomorrow. Michaela talked to two of the group's major players.

'Critic Kids' review new Disney movie 'Cruella'
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'Cruella' packed some serious bite at the box office and on Disney+ this weekend but what does the movie's target audience think? Amanda Salas assembled her "Critic Kids" team and asked them the hard-hitting questions!

Dr. Ian Smith talks about his new book 'Fast Burn' and how you can lose weight
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People lost a significant amount of weight in the nine weeks following Dr. Ian Smith's program. The program is spelled out in latest book ?Fast Burn! The Power of Negative Energy Balance." He is also the host of "The Doctors." His latest book, the 20th he has written, hit the New York Times best seller list. "Fast burn! The Power of Negative Energy Balance" is out now, and you can catch "The Doctors" weekdays at 2 p.m. on KCOP Channel 13.

From Cuba to Hollywood: one woman explains how she never gave up on her dream
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Angela Alvarez proves it's never too late to live the dream...and her dream was to sing. In the new documentary Miss Angela", we hear the numerous obstacles she was thrown that would have caused most to give up on their goals...but those only fueled Angela's passion and desire even more.

Fashion line celebrates women of all shapes and sizes and plays by its own rules
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"Universal Standard" is all about what it describes as revolutionary inclusivity and what's even more impressive than the clothes is the positive message it's sending out to all women. Alexandra Waldman co-founded the company and talked to Michaela about what inspired its creation.

LZ Granderson discusses George Floyd one year after his death
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Worldwide protests and demonstrations erupted after George Floyd was murdered one year ago. LZ Granderson provides insight and shares his personal struggle one year after Floyd's death.

An autistic woman finally finds her voice without saying a word
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Emily Grodin was 25 years old and mostly non-verbal when she was finally able to communicate with her mom Valerie through a technique called facilitated communication. This mother and daughter's amazing emotional journey is chronicled in their new memoir "I Have Been Buried Under Years of Dust". Emily and Valerie shared their incredible story with us on Good Day LA. MORE: https://bit.ly/3ukOP7g

Why sleep is crucial to your relationship
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Anyone having a rough time sleeping is most likely having a rough time with their relationship. Dr. Wendy Troxel, author of "Sharing the Covers: Every Couple's Guide to Better Sleep", has tips on how to improve your sleeping habits and your relationship all at once.

Mental Health Action Day
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Mental health is something everyone needs to be aware of and MTV Entertainment is doing its part to educate people on the importance of it. Amanda talked to one of the key players involved in the network's "Mental Health is Health" initiative.

Merry Clayton talks about her new album 'Beautiful Scars'
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Merry Clayton was riding a wave of success most singers strive for, working with music legends ranging from Ray Charles to The Rolling Stones. Then in the blink of an eye fate handed her a horrible moment that changed her life forever. But Merry turned that negative into something positive and on her new album, 'Beautiful Scars' is more than just a title, it's her philosophy.

Sway Bhatia from "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers"
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Sway talks about starring in the hit Disney+ series and gets a Flashback Friday surprise. She also talks about getting her first vaccine shot on the first day they became available. New episodes of "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" premiere every Friday.

Dr. Teo Soleymani discusses new cutting-edge treatment option for early melanoma
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May is skin cancer awareness month and skin cancer is the most common cancer of all. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. It is reported every 52 minutes someone dies from melanoma. UCLA is offering a new cutting edge treatment option for early melanoma, one that provides a cure rate that?s 20-100x better than standard therapies. Dr. Teo Soleymani, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic and Reconstructive Surgeon, specialist in the management and treatment of complex and high-risk skin cancer, joined Good Day LA on May 14 to discuss this new treatment.