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Rodney Saulsberry – the popular voice over talent, actor, trainer, inspirational author and vocalist – has been nominated in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series for the 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards for his work in CBS’s The Bold And The Beautiful (B&B) …

Two mesmerizing Christmas audio messages have come our way that you’ll want to enjoy and share with others. And though these stories from veteran voice talents Dan Hurst and Rick Lance arrived separately, we can’t help but think of the rich, mesmerizing voices together as The Two Baritones …

Momentum grows annually for the Holiday Magic project, bringing cheer to hospitalized children during the holidays. Project founder Jeff Gelder describes a recent fundraiser event to help cover production costs (and donations are still appreciated) …

Is it getting hot in here? Yeah, it’s chilly December now … but still … have you seen the sexy covers of the new 2013 voice over calendars? “VoiceoverVixens: The Lovely Ladies of VO,” and “Microphone Machos: The (mostly) Sexy Men of Voiceover” …

Thirty-one of the country’s top voice over pros have donated their time and talents this holiday season to raise money for hospitalized children, crafting a full-length album of classic children’s stories, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas … And Other Classic Children’s Stories. Available as both an album and CD, it’s a perfect gift for children – of all ages – and especially for the kids of voice actors. See? This is what we do! …

Men in voice over are getting harrier in November – supporting men’s health issues in ‘Movember’ – a movement described by voice talent Peter K. O’Connell that you’re invited to join (donations accepted, too) …

As Hurricane Sandy pounds and floods the U.S. East Coast, thoughts and prayers are for the safety of voice actors, their families and friends. During the storm, if you want to send a message to the VO community … or need help rebuilding your home studio after the waters and winds recede … please let us know …

The late Don LaFontaine’s legacy swells far beyond the talent that earned him the title, “King Of Voice Overs.” Friends and colleagues also remember Don’s generosity, inspiration and career-changing advice. Here, in advance of a tribute to Don at That’s Voiceover on Aug. 25 in Chicago, is Part 2 of memories, featuring Bill Ratner, Cedering Fox and Rudy Gaskins …

On Aug. 25 in Chicago, That’s Voiceover – the elegant annual voice over training and networking event – will honor the late voice over legend Don LaFontaine in a special tribute featuring inspired moments from his life and legacy. Here, in advance of that event, is Part 1 of memories of how Don helped shape lives and voice over careers …

NICE, FUN AND EASY! No, this is not an ad for a blind date, but a story about a tight-knit group of professional female voice over talents committed to each other and their industry – the Voxy Ladies! Profiled by Kelley Buttrick …