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Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and more warn against ‘predatory use of AI’ in open letter: ‘Will devalue the entire music ecosystem’

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Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and more warn against ‘predatory use of AI’ in open letter: ‘Will devalue the entire music ecosystem’

These artists will roar against AI. More than 200 artists including Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Bon Jovi, Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves and The Jonas Brothers have signed an open letter detailing the dangers of artificial intelligence used in the music industry. “We, the undersigned members of the artist and songwriting communities call on AI developers, … Read more

‘Road House’ remake hit with lawsuit from original screenwriter over copyright and AI claims

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‘Road House’ remake hit with lawsuit from original screenwriter over copyright and AI claims

“Nobody ever wins a fight.” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its parent company, Amazon Studios, has been hit with a lawsuit over its 2024 remake of the 1989 action flick “Road House.” The off-screen drama began Tuesday when the original film’s screenwriter, R. Lance Hill, filed a lawsuit claiming copyright infringement for refusing to license his 1986 … Read more

SAG-AFTRA deal approved by actors officially ending 118-day strike — what’s the new contract?

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SAG-AFTRA deal approved by actors officially ending 118-day strike — what’s the new contract?

Hollywood is officially open for business. Members of SAG-AFTRA ratified a multi-year deal with the TV and theatrical agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers Tuesday, officially ending the strike that began in July. The striking actors reached a tentative deal with film studios last month. “In national voting completed today, members … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ fans in uproar as Mayim Bialik teases return: ‘Oh no not her again’

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‘Jeopardy!’ fans in uproar as Mayim Bialik teases return: ‘Oh no not her again’

Bialik’s return is really scaring fans. Some viewers of the hit game show “Jeopardy!” were in an uproar Tuesday after a new promo for the long-running quiz show featured Mayim Bialik. Bialik, who has not been on the show since the WGA writer’s strike began in May, appeared on the official “Jeopardy!” Instagram account, which … Read more

Writers strike is officially over: Contract breakdown and when your favorite shows are returning

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Writers strike is officially over: Contract breakdown and when your favorite shows are returning

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

Drew Barrymore removed as Book Awards host amid strike drama

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Drew Barrymore removed as Book Awards host amid strike drama

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

‘Drew Barrymore Show’ fans wearing WGA pins kicked out of taping

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‘Drew Barrymore Show’ fans wearing WGA pins kicked out of taping

They did not “See Her in the Morning.” Two audience members claimed that they were removed from a taping of Drew Barrymore’s morning talk show for sporting Writers Guild of America pins on their clothing. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) Dominic Turiczek and his friend Cassidy Carter showed up at the CBS … Read more

Movies and TV shows affected by Hollywood actors and screenwriters’ strikes

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Movies and TV shows affected by Hollywood actors and screenwriters’ strikes

Hollywood productions and promotional tours around the world have been put on indefinite hold as actors join writers on the picket lines as they seek new contracts with studios and streaming services. Late-night talk shows and many television productions were put on long-term hiatus due to the writers’ strike, movie tentpoles, some in mid-production, have shut down too from Ridley … Read more

Emmy Awards move to January places them firmly in Hollywood’s awards season

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Emmy Awards move to January places them firmly in Hollywood’s awards season

The strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards have a new date — one that places them squarely within Hollywood’s awards season, for a change. Fox announced Thursday that the Emmys will air on January 15 from the Peacock Theater at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles. The show will air on the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday. The timing … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ responds to contestants’ fury over unpaid travel expenses

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‘Jeopardy!’ responds to contestants’ fury over unpaid travel expenses

Show them the money! Contestants on “Jeopardy!” appear to have become increasingly irked over the beloved game show’s refusal to pay basic travel expenses, such as airfare and accommodations — leading the fabled franchise to break its silence on the matter. Back in June, former “Jeopardy!” contestant Ben Goldstein sparked a conversation on social media … Read more

Sarah Silverman attacks waived working actors — and Zooey Deschanel claps back

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Sarah Silverman attacks waived working actors — and Zooey Deschanel claps back

Scab! Sarah Silverman took to Instagram to call out her Hollywood peers continuing to film independent, cleared projects amid the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. While both groups have have banded together to halt major studio productions, a whopping 45 independent movies and TV shows have been given the green light — so far — under an … Read more

Disney, Netflix go on AI hiring sprees as strikes drag on

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Disney, Netflix go on AI hiring sprees as strikes drag on

Help wanted. As the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA strikes drag on — and with the use of AI being a big point of contention in negotiations — major entertainment companies appears to be hiring for jobs in the AI realm. The Hollywood Reporter searched searched through job listings and found a number of open positions … Read more

Bethenny Frankel says reality TV stars should strike: ‘We’ve always been the losers’

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Bethenny Frankel says reality TV stars should strike: ‘We’ve always been the losers’

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

Hollywood fumes at union head Fran Drescher for Italy photo with Kim Kardashian as strike looms

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Hollywood fumes at union head Fran Drescher for Italy photo with Kim Kardashian as strike looms

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

Dermot Mulroney walks off ‘The View’ to show support for writers’ strike

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Dermot Mulroney walks off ‘The View’ to show support for writers’ strike

Dermot Mulroney made an appearance on “The View” to promote his new Disney+ Marvel series — but he made a dramatic exit and walked off the set during the live taping. During Friday’s episode of the daytime talk show, Mulroney, 59, staged a walk-off to support the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. “Since I … Read more

Seth MacFarlane quits ‘Family Guy’ amid Hollywood writers’ strike

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Seth MacFarlane quits ‘Family Guy’ amid Hollywood writers’ strike

He’s no longer part of the “Family.” “Family Guy” and “American Dad!” creator and star Seth MacFarlane has called it quits amid the ongoing, contentious Hollywood writers’ strike. The 49-year-old and his showrunners — Brian Boyle, Matt Weitzman, Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin — walked out in support of the ongoing Writers Guild of America … Read more

‘Big Bang Theory’ star slams ‘Jeopardy!’ host for crossing WGA picket line

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‘Big Bang Theory’ star slams ‘Jeopardy!’ host for crossing WGA picket line

His reputation could be in jeopardy – literally. In a scathing message on Facebook, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” star Wil Wheaton blasted “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings for crossing the picket line during the Writer’s Guild of America strike, giving him a stark warning. “This is a VERY small town, Ken Jennings, and we will … Read more

‘Jeopardy’ host Ken Jennings ‘flirts’ with James Holzhauer on-air: ‘Keep it in your pants’

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‘Jeopardy’ host Ken Jennings ‘flirts’ with James Holzhauer on-air: ‘Keep it in your pants’

I’ll take “flirtatious banter” for $1,000. “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings and returning champion James Holzhauer had a rather flirty exchange Friday during the “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament. The saucy nerd banter between the two men occurred after contestant Matt Amodio chose a question under the “Authors” category. “The Detroit Free Press said ‘The Mummy’ was ‘vintage’ … Read more

Writers Guild won’t picket 2023 Tony Awards, but denies interim agreement for show

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Writers Guild won’t picket 2023 Tony Awards, but denies interim agreement for show

Writers Guild of America members won’t picket the 2023 Tony Awards amid their ongoing strike seeking higher wages and better job protections, the labor union announced Monday night. In the same statement though, the union reiterated that it will not negotiate a waiver or interim deal to allow WGA screenwriters to write a script for … Read more

Tony Awards broadcast canceled, ceremony in limbo amid writers strike

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Tony Awards broadcast canceled, ceremony in limbo amid writers strike

The Writers Guild of America reportedly denied a request for a waiver to allow the 2023 Tony Awards to air as scheduled on June 11 amid the ongoing writers strike. The Hollywood Reporter reported Friday that the telecast of theater’s biggest night will not air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ as originally planned. The Post has contacted … Read more