Rachele Brooke Smith and Rob Affuso and Shane Snider on The Jimmy Star Show

Actress and dancer Rachele Brooke Smith, drummer and producer Rob Affuso, and comedian and writer Shane Snider join The Jimmy Star Show in this completely live, unedited, informative, and hilariously fun episode! You’ll get a behind the scenes look at the entertainment industries and sneak peeks at new projects!

Rachele Brooke Smith is a American film and television actress and dancer who has been in large demand working prolifically since her arrival in Hollywood less than five years ago. Perhaps most famous for her physically demanding starring roles in Center Stage: Turn It Up opposite Peter Gallagher and in Bring It On: Fight to the Finish opposite Christina Milian, Rachele is able to seamlessly combine her professional dance training with earnest portrayals to create sincere and relatable characters.

As a dancer Smith was featured in the Robert Zemekis directed production A Christmas Carol, the Zac Efron comedy Seventeen Again and as the dancing Chipett character 'Janett' in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Rachele also danced as an Ironette in Iron Man 2, and can been seen as a featured dancer in the musical Burlesque, starring Cher and Christina Aguilera. Smith has also become the face of various marketing campaigns for Skechers, Capezio Dancewear, Nappy Tabs Hip-Hop Gear and Gap‘s holiday campaign.

Rachele Brooke Smith made her television debut when she guest-starred in Acting Out (2007) for PAX TV. She was featured on Lifetime’s hit series, How to Look Good Naked hosted by Carson Kressley and ABC’s critically-acclaimed drama series, Eli Stone. Rachele has had a number of appearances on the critically acclaimed hit Glee, most notably as a featured dancer in the season premiere episode “Britney/Brittany.” Rachele also had a guest spot on the CBS comedy How I Met Your Mother as the beautiful Lady In Red for their Thanksgiving episode and in Entourage as 'Vince''s ex-girlfriend.

Rob Affuso is an American drummer hailing from New York. Famous as the original drummer of Skid Row, Affuso is now renown as the current leader and drummer for the band Soulsystem, and is also the founder of Soulsystem Orchestras Music & Production entertainment company. Affuso is well-regarded as one of the world's top drummers, and has been featured in endless industry publications such as Modern Drummer, Rhythm and Rolling Stone.

The multi-platinum rock band Skid Row was immensely popular during the 1980's and 90's with frontman Sebastian Bach. Skid Row delivered the first rock album in history to debut as the number one album in America, selling over 22 million albums worldwide. Skid Row also had four Billboard Top 100 songs including two in the top three on the charts and seven number one videos, including the longest running number one video of MTV's history at the time. Skid Row also was the recipient of the American Music Awards "Best New Artist" award.

Affuso's Soulsystem band performs a remarkable balance of music from jazz standards to modern dance and rock with finesse and enthusiasm onstage. Soulsystem was voted by The Knot magazine as The Best Band in New York four years running, and is described by New York Magazine as "Young, fun and elegantly hip!" Soulsystem has performed with fellow greats such as Elton John and Stevie Wonder and is commended by Lenny Kravitz who says, "This band is serious! [They] got the Funk!"

Affuso's Soulsystem Orchestras Music and Production is a full-service boutique entertainment company which provides high scale event entertainment. Soulsystem Orchestras offers the very best performers including world renown DJs, MCs, and dancers as well as famous bands with comprehensive event planning. The company is a favorite of stars like Julia Roberts, Jill Hennessy, Benjamin Bratt, and organizations like MTV Networks, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the American Heart Association.

Shane Snider is an American actor and comedian based out of New York City. Well-known as the son of rock legend Dee Snider, vocalist of Twisted Sister, Shane is also a reality television star on the hit A&E original television series Growing Up Twisted. The show follows Dee Snider, his wife Suzette, and four children Jesse, Cody, Cheyenne, and Shane through their everyday lives.

Shane writes original stand-up comedy and performs in New York City's great venues such as Comix, Danderfield's, Urban Stages and Comedy Village. He may also be seen with his comedy group The Brawlers. Snider also performs sketch and improv comedy and has been a member of several improv comedy groups including The Upright Citizens Brigade and Nutz & Boltz.

In addition to live performances, Shane and his brother Cody Snider (All That Remains, Growing Up Twisted) are producing a comedic short film called Fool's Day. Shane is also acting in a web series as a super-hero named 'Nitro' in The Upstarts. Shane is continuing to further his career by majoring in Writing and Communication at Marymount Manhattan College.

Join King of Cool Jimmy Star, Diva of Cool Drew Albright, and Cool Haunted One Woody Meckes as they have a playful and sometimes wild time with our talented featured guests! You’ll also hear the latest entertainment news from Cool Chronicles, ideas about managing your life from Bright Life with Dr. Drew Albright, horror news from Fright Asylum with Woody Meckes, and fabulous fan questions from Star Mail and our live online chatroom!

The official site for Rachele Brooke Smith may be found at

http://www.therachelebrookesmith.com

The official site for Soulsystem Orchestras may be found at

http://www.soulsystemorchestras.com

The official site for Growing Up Twisted may be found at

http://www.aetv.com/growing-up-twisted/

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