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Marcus Anthony Lovingood (born July 19, 1985) is an American new media producer, political activist, internet entrepreneur, and former candidate for the
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in the 14th District. In 2012, Lovingood appeared on
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's ' Start-Ups: Silicon Valley and is also known for his work on the
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of President
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by founding the Pride PAC, the first LGBT-based Super
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.


Startups: Silicon Valley

In 2011, Lovingood was cast on the first season of
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's ' Start-Ups: Silicon Valley for his work as the founder and CEO of Futureleap Media. The show was marketed as one of the first reality shows with a "tech spin" where "Bravo will follow young Silicon Valley entrepreneurs as they break into the world's greatest startup hub." The show was executive produced by
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, sister to Facebook's
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. The show had only one season and was not renewed due to low viewership.


Pride PAC

On February 13, 2012, Lovingood launched the Pride PAC in San Francisco, California with the aim to raise $1,000,000 to aid in President Barack Obama's re-election. The Pride PAC was billed as being "dedicated to raising money online, and to using social media and offline events to turn out the gay community across the country to re-elect Obama."


Broadway Live

In 2013, Lovingood started Broadway Live, an online broadcast network bringing Broadway content to PC's and Mobile Devices. Early episodes featured Broadway performers such as
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and star of NBC's ''Smash''
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. On June 16, 2014 Broadway Live: Unplugged with Jonathan Reid Gealt premiered at Joe's Pub in New York City featuring ''
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s Rachel Potter, Mama Mia's Zak Resnick and '' The Voice''s Loren Allred. The concert was broadcast on Monday, August 25, 2014.


Broadway Masters

In 2016, Lovingood founded Broadway Masters with choreographer Paul McGill, an online streaming masterclass that assembles Broadway talent to share their journey from the studio to the stage in a digital educational program. The program features
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( RENT,
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),
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( RENT,
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), Laura Osnes ( Grease!, Cinderella), Jon Rua (
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,
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), Nick Adams (Priscilla...,
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),
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(
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,
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), Kurt Froman ( Movin' Out,
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, NYC Ballet), Courtney Reed (Aladdin, In the Heights), Charlotte D'Amboise (
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), and a final interview with series director McGill, the series provides insight into the journey of making it on Broadway. Through the experience and real-stories of successful actors in the theater industry. Each go into depth about their path in the business, lessons and hardships they faced along their journey, and advice they would give to aspiring actors.


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