The end of the SAG-AFTRA strike hinges on final approval from guild members — but it is, without a doubt, good news for those who earn their living in the entertainment industry (and for those like me who write about it). After 118 days on the picket lines, it’s back to work for actors, directors, … Read more
Barbie, Ken and Wednesday Addams costumes are out. Ghosts and zombies are in. Halloween this year is tricky for actors on strike, under new union guidelines that tell them how to avoid crossing the virtual picket line: Don’t dress as characters from major studio productions or post photographs of the costumes online. “Let’s use our … Read more
Netflix is planning to raise the price of its ad-free service after the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike ends, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Netflix is discussing raising prices in several markets globally, but will likely begin with the United States and Canada, the WSJ reported, citing people familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear how much Netflix will … Read more
At long last, the historic 2023 writers strike is over. The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike ended on Tuesday, after a work-stoppage that lasted 148 days, bringing Hollywood grinding to a halt. As writers – who went on strike in May for the first time in 15 years – fought for fair pay, health care, … Read more
Hollywood’s elite has resorted to online auctioning amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. A plethora of stars such as Adam Scott, Lena Dunham and more have taken to eBay to sell off strange things in an attempt to make their coin while protesters are picketing studios. On eBay, a new tab has opened up … Read more
They were not on the same page. Drew Barrymore was officially relieved Tuesday from her hosting duties for the 2023 National Book Awards after revealing that she planned to resume filming “The Drew Barrymore Show” amid the Writer’s Guild of America strike. In an official statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the National Book Foundation … Read more
A home was struck by lightning during a recent storm — causing its chimney to quickly crumble. Homeowners in Oxfordshire, England, are lucky to be alive after a thunderstorm came through the town on September 10. The residents, who preferred that they not be named, told SWNS that lightning struck the chimney on the top of … Read more
The Nanny is keeping her job. Fran Drescher was re-elected SAG-AFTRA president for a two-year term on Sept. 8. The actress and comedian received 23,080 votes to beat out actress and writer Maya Gilbert-Dunbar’s 5,276 votes in the election, which took place amid the union’s strike against Hollywood studios. SAG-AFTRA walked off the job on July 13, … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla – An Orlando woman is finally able to leave the hospital and recover at home after she was struck by lightning. Lauro Soto said his wife Rebecca had just finished painting her nails in anticipation of Beyonce’s concert in Tampa when she stepped outside their apartment to let their dog use the bathroom. That’s when he heard it. “I … Read more
Actor Stephen Amell has slammed the actors’ strike currently taking place in Hollywood and around the country as “myopic,” insinuating that it’s doing more harm than good. Thousands of actors and entertainers are striking in Hollywood and around the country with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) for the first time in over six decades. But one … Read more
A woman went viral on TikTok sharing how hotel staff ruined her sister’s wedding by going on strike. Lauren West shared several clips showing the mayhem that ensued when her family arrived at the Doubletree in San Pedro, California, over the weekend to celebrate her sib’s big day. “It’s my sister’s wedding and the hotel … Read more
“Jeopardy!” producers will delay taping of the much-anticipated Tournament of Champions after several former contestants stated they would not participate amid the ongoing Hollywood writers strike. However, new “Jeopardy!” episodes will be produced in the fall with material penned by Writers Guild of America (WGA) members before the strike began in May. “Jeopardy! never had … Read more
They’re not putting any writers in jeopardy. “Jeopardy!” champion Ray Lalonde announced last week that he would not cross the picket line to participate in this season’s “Tournament of Champions” if the ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike continues into the fall. “As a supporter of the trade union movement, a union member’s son and a proud … Read more
Bethenny Frankel would rather eat glass than talk about the ongoing Hollywood union strikes, but somebody has to do it. The “Real Housewives of New York” alum posted an Instagram rant on Instagram on Wednesday regarding the writers’ and actors’ labor issues, demanding that reality stars get paid residuals. “Why isn’t reality TV on strike?” … Read more
Director Christopher Nolan said it was “bittersweet” to see the cast of “Oppenheimer” walkout during the film’s premiere in London last week as the SAG-AFTRA strike rages on. “It was a bittersweet moment,” the Oscar-nominated filmmaker, 52, said on the Today Show Tuesday. “We were all there. “We were very fortunate.” Nolan praised the cast, which … Read more
Fans of the historical drama “The Chosen” are rejoicing. The series has been granted a waiver from SAG-AFTRA to continue filming amid the ongoing strike. “Great news! We just received word from SAG that we have been approved for a waiver. We’ll continue shooting on Monday,” the series’ official Twitter account announced Sunday. “To be … Read more
Two strikes, they’re out. The 160,000 members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists walked off the job yesterday in solidarity with the already-striking Writers Guild of America, taking to the picket lines to demand a fair deal from studio executives. And while that may mean almost a full stop to show … Read more
Fran Drescher, head of the SAG-AFTRA union, defended herself for attending a publicity event in Italy over the weekend while contract negotiations between thousands of actors and film studios crumbled. During a Thursday press conference announcing the official start of the first actor strike in decades, “The Nanny” star was asked about the bashing she received … Read more
Hollywood is going on hiatus. The union protecting Hollywood’s biggest A-listers will join screenwriters on the picket line after voting Thursday to shut down production across the entertainment industry — meaning there could be a drought of upcoming shows and movies in the near future. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists … Read more
Fran Drescher, head of the SAG-AFTRA actor’s union, is being criticized for flying to Italy over the weekend for a Dolce & Gabbana event and smiling for a photo with Kim Kardashian as a strike looms in Los Angeles. “My union president chilling in Italy while we’re in the middle of negotiations and about to go … Read more