In this vibrant episode of In Bed with Bevy, Bevy Smith snuggles up with the one and only Justin Sylvester - pop culture impresario, E! News icon, and co-host of The Yestergays.

Justin opens up about his incredible "rags-to-riches" journey, from his small-town roots in Louisiana to moving to Los Angeles with just $2,000 in a shoebox. He shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he became Kyle Richards' assistant just as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills began, and how that experience launched his career in entertainment. Together, they dive deep into:

- The "Middle" Philosophy: Why Justin prefers the hustle of "the middle" over the isolation of extreme fame.

- Career Milestones: Reflections on his five-year run on the Today Show and his time at E! News.

- Representation in Media: A candid conversation on the importance of DEI and the impact of being a Black gay man in morning television.

- Life Lessons: Handling rejection, the value of intellectual property, and why he’ll always give fans their "moment."

Packed with laughter, wisdom, and a legendary Beyoncé sighting at Target, this interview is a masterclass in resilience and staying true to yourself while conquering Hollywood.

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Produced by - BTW Studios

Director - Tunisia Wilson

Videographer- DJ Pastillo

2nd Videographer - Noel Robles

Editor - Eric Fisher

Florist - Ashley Jones

Location - SLS Hotel Beverly Hills

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:13 - Welcome and introduction of Justin Sylvester

00:01:00 - On top or under the covers?

00:01:23 - Meeting in New York and their mutual admiration

00:01:59 - Discussing "The Middle" and career progression

00:03:24 - Aspirations and the reality of fame (Ryan Seacrest and Beyoncé)

00:04:40 - A story about seeing Beyoncé in Target

00:05:28 - Justin's journey from Louisiana to E! News

00:10:11 - Meeting Kyle Richards and the start of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

00:12:21 - Discussing The Yestergays with Blakeley Thornton

00:14:15 - The importance of intellectual property and side hustles

00:15:21 - Bevy on taking control of her destiny at age 38

00:18:16 - Justin's time on Jenna & Friends and morning television

00:20:34 - Being a finalist for the Today Show host position

00:24:19 - The impact of DEI and representation in media

00:32:15 - Dealing with rejection and finding new energy

00:35:53 - Moving to LA with $2,000 in a shoebox

00:37:56 - Reflecting on the final interview with Cicely Tyson

00:41:01 - Justin's perspective on egos and ensemble work

00:46:50 - Learning from Kyle Richards: Giving fans their moment

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