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Staff at the Writers Guild of America West voted to authorize the strike, weeks before the union was scheduled to hold talks with major movie studios. Union workers, who organized last spring, have been demanding better wages and job protections in the first contract. Negotiations with WGA West management have been ongoing on and off since September, with the last round of negotiations held on January 17th. During a break in negotiations, the Writers Guild staff union picketed outside the WGA West headquarters, demanding “just cause” employee discipline and “fair dealings.” Employees, led by the Pacific Northwest Employees Union, then…
More than 100 Latinx creators have signed an open letter to Hollywood after widespread controversy erupted over the casting of Odessa Azion as Zoe Gutierrez in the A24 film adaptation of Deep Cuts. The letter urges decision makers to increase the representation of Latinx voices in development and environmental projects, and to increase the use of Latinx actors in auditions and non-stereotypical starring roles. Those who signed the letter include Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo, Xochitl Gomez, Danny Ramirez, Gina Rodriguez, Gloria Calderon Kellett, and Jessica Alba. Azion withdrew from the film on Wednesday, saying he had not yet read the…
NBC has ordered two pilots: a romantic comedy called “Newlyweds,” and an untitled comedy about a therapist and her slashing best friend, played by Jane Lynch and Katey Sagal. “Newlyweds” was written by Gail Lerner and executive produced along with Jamie Lee Curtis, Eric Tannenbaum, Kim Tannenbaum and Scott Schwartz. According to the official logline, the project is “a late-life love story about a free-spirited woman and a down-to-earth professor who impulsively marry after a whirlwind courtship.” Lionsgate Television will produce and Universal Television will serve as the studio. Lerner is best known for his work as a writer and…
What you need to know California beauty queen Andrea Andrade died on January 16 at the age of 35, nine years after she was first diagnosed with colon cancer. During her health journey, Andrade won five pageants: Miss West Coast, Miss Nuestra Beleza USA, Miss Fresno County, Miss Regional West, and Miss California. On January 16, California beauty queen Andrea Andrade passed away at the age of 35, nine years after doctors diagnosed her with colon cancer. Her husband of eight years, Chris Wilson, paid tribute to her on Instagram. “My eternal love. I know this is not goodbye. See…
Lisa Rinna’s recent appearance on “Traitors” provided an emotional glimpse into her exit from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” On Thursday, Rinna, 62, appeared on the popular “Peacock” series but became the latest person to be kicked out of the roundtable. She used the confessional opportunity to reflect on her entire life with real estate television. “The end of ‘Housewives’ was very difficult for me,” she recalled tearfully. “I’m so glad to be me. I’m so grateful for this whole experience. Thank you.” Lisa Rinna’s recent appearance on “Traitors” gave a glimpse into her thinking behind her exit from…
“Are you coming in?” “No, are you sure?” In the lobby of the Trump Kennedy Center on Thursday afternoon, reporters were whispering to each other about which reporters would be allowed into a screening of Melania Trump’s documentary “Melania.” In the hours before the film’s showing (press check-in begins at 2 p.m. for the 6 p.m. carpet), there was some optimism among veteran reporters accustomed to slipping into Trump World that they would be able to network and find their seats. But by 6:30 p.m., when administration officials began walking the carpet, it became clear that most mainstream news organizations…
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from “Strip That Down,” the 10th episode of Season 22 of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” streaming on Hulu. Kate Walsh will always make time to return to “Grey’s Anatomy.” From the moment Addison Montgomery first strutted into the lobby of Seattle Grace Hospital and famously introduced herself to Ellen Pompeo’s protagonist Meredith Grey as the wife of the man Meredith was “screwing,” Walsh cemented herself as an enduring fan favorite. Addison’s impact on Shonda Rhimes’ venerable medical drama was so significant that, after two seasons of being a series regular, the world-class neonatal surgeon and…
What you need to know In January 2026, Ray J was hospitalized with heart problems and pneumonia, but he also had an infection in 2021. He blamed his heart disease on drug and alcohol abuse. The “One Wish” singer gave fans various explanations about his prognosis, including saying he was fine in one video and claiming he only had months to live in another. Ray J recently surprised his fans by sharing an update on his health. “2027 is definitely the end for me,” the R&B singer said on Instagram Live in January 2026. The live show was reposted on…
Staff at the Writers Guild of America West voted to authorize the strike, weeks before the union was scheduled to hold talks with major movie studios. Union workers, who organized last spring, have been demanding better wages and job protections in the first contract. Negotiations with WGA West management have been ongoing on and off since September, with the last round of negotiations held on January 17th. During a break in negotiations, the Writers Guild staff union picketed outside the WGA West headquarters, demanding “just cause” employee discipline and “fair dealings.” Employees, led by the Pacific Northwest Employees Union, then…
Prime Video has greenlit Don’t Be Shy, an original romantic comedy produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt through their Eternal Sunshine Productions banner and co-produced by Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani. Written and directed by Sreethi Mukerji, this coming-of-age film revolves around 20-year-old Shamili “Shy” Das. Her carefully planned life begins to unravel as an unexpected turn of events causes things to spiral beyond her control. Mr. Mukherji has previously been part of the directorial team for the Bollywood hits ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ and ‘Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva’. Nikhil Madhok, director and head of…