Laila Ali talks competing, love and shoes

Retired Super Middleweight Champion boxer Laila Ali is no stranger to difficult physical activity. With a boxing record of 24 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws, she has won more than any other female boxer in history. Most recently she appeared on the NBC reality series, Stars Earn Stripes, where she competed in various challenges for charity. Although Ali was eliminated on Mission Three, she still hopes that the show helps viewers understand the importance of recognizing the sacrifice of United States Armed Forces personnel.

The actress dishes on working on the Starz hit series Boss

These days a lot of people enjoy pretending to be a boss, but Sanaa Lathan actually gets paid to play the role. Her new gig as “Mona Fredricks” on the Kelsey Grammer-helmed Starz series, Boss, is one of her most powerful to date. We caught up with Lathan to get her take on her character and why she loves working on the second season of the critically-acclaimed series, which premiered on Starz on Aug. 17. —J.H.

Malik Yoba has been a star of stage and screen for almost 20 years. Best known for his portrayal of J.C. Williams on the 90s hit drama, New York Undercover, Yoba has appeared in 10 other television pilots since. His newest series, SyFy’s Alphas is a science fiction thrill ride that will re-acquaint his fans with his smoldering sex appeal. We caught up with Malik to talk about superpowers, success and Hollywood.