Born Deven Lavale Purifoy On February 27th 1983 In San Bernardino California; the 10th of 14 children. His father was a Pastor and his mother is a great gospel singer. Mr.Hollywood started playing the drums at 9 yrs of age, at 13 he was given his very 1st drum set by a member of the Legendary Gap Band. At 13 Deven became California’s State drummer in his church congregation. During his freshman year at Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley CA Deven joined the marching band. Which went on to win several Championships.
Deven “Mr.Hollywood” Powers is currently the Host of The LA Live Film Festival 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2021 . He’s also The Founder & CEO of Black Film Festival Los Angeles, Discover My Music Radio, Celebrity Newz Tv Hollywood and The Blackcellence Awards. When it comes to Hollywood Deven is living up to it, you can catch Mr.Hollywood on the cover on the latest cover of Fashion GXD Magazine. When Deven’s not gracing the cover of magazines, or hosting Red-carpets he’s hosting “The Mr.Hollywood TV Show” airing on At&t U-Verse ch 99, Charter Spectrum Ch.32 & . Mr Hollywood is becoming a voice.