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DMV Athletes Starring At Paris Games May Earn Most Money Through Instagram Posts: New Report DMV Athletes Starring At Paris Games May Earn Most Money Through Instagram Posts: New Report
DMV Athletes Starring At Paris Games May Earn Most Money Through Instagram Posts: New Report Some athletes hailing from the DMV are among the social media stars who stand to gain the most followers - and potential new earnings - on Instagram, according to a new report. Bethesda's Katie Ledecky, who set multiple Olympic records already during the Paris Games, and DC native Kevin Durant, who starred in a standout performance against South Sudan, stand to gain a new following, ActionNetwork found. The organization collected info on the Instagram accounts of more than 500 athletes representing the Red, White, and Blue to find out "who has the largest following and who could potentially…

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by Zak Failla
News
Extras Wanted For Kevin Durant Biopic Filming In Richmond Extras Wanted For Kevin Durant Biopic Filming In Richmond
Extras Wanted For Kevin Durant Biopic Filming In Richmond A casting agency is looking for individuals in the Richmond area to play extras in the second season of “Swagger” on Apple TV+. Kendall Cooper Casting is accepting applications for individuals ages 18 to 24 who are willing to play students and crowd members in this series by Reggie Rock Bythewood inspired by Kevin Durant’s youth basketball career. Durant was born in Washington DC but was raised in Prince George's County, MD. He played for three different highschools in the DMV, including National Christian Academy, Oak Hill Academy and Montrose Christian School. They are accepting people…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Lifestyle
These Celebrities Call Maryland Home These Celebrities Call Maryland Home
These Celebrities Call Maryland Home Some actors, athletes, musicians, and television personalities call or at one point have called Maryland home.  Maybe you saw them at the grocery store — or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Anna Faris (actress, podcast host): Farris was born in Baltimore while her father worked as a professor at Towson University. Her family later relocated to Washington. Edward Norton (actor): Raised in Columbia, graduated from Wilde Lake High School in 1987. Goldie Hawn (actress): Raised in Takoma Park, Hawn attended Montgomery Blair Hi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Baltimore County Teen Shines On Apple TV+ Show Baltimore County Teen Shines On Apple TV+ Show
Baltimore County Teen Shines On Apple TV+ Show A teenager from Baltimore County is appearing in a new Apple TV+ drama. Catonsville native Elijah Jacob, 16, is a junior at Boys Latin, and helps out his mom from time to time at Nick's Fish House. That is, when he's not filming hit TV shows like "Swagger," streaming on Apple+. The show is loosely based on the early life of NBA star Kevin Durant. "It's a show that's about basketball but it also represents more than basketball, so you'll see a lot of race-related things and a lot of morals that are behind the show that people have to pay attention and actually watch when they see it," …

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by Joe Gomez