Deven Powers

Deven Lavale Purifoy (born February 27th, 1983), popularly known as Mr. Hollywood and Deven Powers is an American serial entrepreneur, TV host, journalist, music artist, and model. He is the founder of the Black Film Festival Los Angeles, In God We Trust Records, The Mr. & Ms. Hollywood Magazines Franchises, CNTV Hollywood, and Discover My Music Radio. He also serves as the host of The LA Live Film Festival.
Powers is best known for his songs Night-Time, I Got California Love, My Everything, Hussle Man, and JAMES BROWN. He is regarded as one of the genre's most prolific artists specializing in R&B. Powers is also a renowned model and has been the face of several leading magazines like Splash Magazine and Star Magazine.
Powers is also a highly popular TV host and has hosted a number of red carpet events along with his compilation The Mr. Hollywood Tv Show. He has also had appearances on The Verdict with Judge Hatchett.
==Early life and education==
Powers was born on February 27th, 1983 in San Bernardino California. He is the 10th of 14 children. His father was a Pastor and his mother is a great gospel singer. Powers was inclined towards music since he was a kid. When he was 9 years old, Powers began playing drums, and by the age of 13 got his first drum set. During this time he became a California State drummer in his church congregation. 
Powers completed his high school education at Rancho Verde High School and Val Verde High School. During this time he was also a member of the marching band. He then went to San Bernardino Valley College. 
==Career==
Powers has become one of the fastest-growing individuals in the entertainment industry with a diverse portfolio. He has made many successful strides as a model, musician, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the Black Film Festival Los Angeles, which acknowledges the achievements of people belonging to the Black Diaspora in the entertainment industry.
Apart from that, Powers has also kick-started several other ventures of his own such as In God We Trust Records, The Mr. & Ms. Hollywood Magazines Franchises, CNTV Hollywood, and Discover My Music Radio. As of 2021, he also serves as the host of The LA Live Film Festival.
Throughout his career, Powers has taken up numerous projects both as a model and a host. He has been the face of Dark Magazine, The Buzz Magazine, The Global Millionaire, and Stardom 101 Magazine to name a few. Not only that he is also an up-and-coming actor. Powers has also released two R&B music albums till now with a couple of singles.
As of 2021, Powers is working on several other projects in Hollywood along with pursuing his musical career.
==Discography==
S.No.	Title 	Year	Type
1 	I Got California Love 	2020	Single
2 	Run My Fade 	2020	Single
3 	I’m The Hussle Man 	2020	Single
4 	James Brown 	2020	Single
5 	Night Time 	2021	Single
6 	The New King of R&B 	2021	Album (11 Songs)
7 	The New King of R&B Deluxe Edition	2021	Album (9 Songs)
==In the media==
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==References==
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* Deven Powers on TikTok
* Deven Powers on The Buzz Magazine
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* Discover My Music Radio on TikTok
Category:1983 births
Category:American serial entrepreneur
Category:American journalists
Category:American models
Category:San Bernardino Valley College alumni