Artists First Signs ‘Orange Is The New Black’s Kimiko Glenn

In what may be a landmark case, the New York Times has sued Open AI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, saying the publication’s content is being by the platform to feed automated chatbots, constituting “unlawful copying and use of The Times’s uniquely valuable works.”

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, the creators of ChatGPT and other A.I. platforms, over copyright infringement, claiming the companies are responsible for “billions of dollars in statutory and actual damages.” The suit, filed Wednesday in Federal District Court in Manhattan, does not include a specific monetary demand but does assert the above-mentioned claim that Microsoft and OpenAI are responsible for billions in damages, and also demands that any chatbot models and data that pulled copyrighted work from The Times be dismantled.

Holly Willoughby is reportedly waiting until the new year to decide whether to front the upcoming series of Dancing on Ice, as she is "not rushing" make her decision.The TV presenter, 42, usually hosts the ITV show alongside Phillip Schofield, 61, but Phillip cut ties with ITV after quitting This Morning in May 2023 when details of his affair with a much younger male colleague emerged. Holly then stepped down from This Morning in October, with her future at ITV uncertain. It has not been revealed if she'll return to television to present Dancing On Ice, which kicks off in January, with reports claiming ITV are keen to persuade her to come back.

It’s been an eventful 2023 for international TV and film. As the strikes shut down Hollywood and streamers retrenched from the mega-spends of the Covid era, shows and movies from far and wide came were already in demand like never before, as viewers look to new countries for inspiration. Call it the Squid Game effect, or whatever you want, but neither subtitles nor geographical boundaries are an impediment to content getting seen any more. Here, we run down each Deadline International journalist’s top pick from the year, for the most part avoiding spoilers (there are some though, so this is a fair warning). You’ll find big-ticket U.S. fare, Japanese anime, restaurant TV dramas and Australian newsroom stories among our eclectic selections.

Allison Kuch and NFL star Isaac Rochell are parents!

Allison Holker Boss took to social media to share a glimpse of the first hardcopy of the children’s book she wrote with tWitch. The dancer and TV host finds solace and strength in preserving the cherished legacy of her late husband. Before the untimely passing of tWitch, they embarked on the heartfelt endeavor that encapsulates their family’s unwavering spirit.Keep Dancing Through A Boss Family Groove is a beautiful tale that embodies their shared mission.

Edgar Ramirez and Mandy Moore are opening up about their awaited new TV show. The pair star in the second season of “Dr. Death,” an anthology series exploring real life stories of surgeons and doctors that have been convicted of notorious crimes.

Sasha Obama looked stylish and super cool over the past weekend. The youngest daughter or Barack and Michelle Obama was photographed in Los Angeles, wearing a comfortable outfit perfect for every day occasions yet still showcasing her preference for eye-catching fashion and over the top accessories.

EXCLUSIVE: Paradise Square‘s Chilina Kennedy, Ryan Silverman (The Phantom of the Opera), Justin Matthew Sargent (Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark) and Ain’t No Mo’s Crystal Lucas-Perry have been cast in the upcoming Off Broadway musical A Sign of the Times featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield and other ’60s hitmakers.

aren't afraid to pile on the PDA. On Friday, the Rare Beauty founder topped off her trip to New York City by sharing a photo dump of her “favorite moments” on Instagram. Unsurprisingly, one of them was another sweet snap of her and her new man: foodie and music producer Benny Blanco.In the black-and-white still, the pair can be seen locking lips while Gomez lays in Blanco's arms.

Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Glenn Close has been tapped to portray the legendary Harper’s Bazaar editor-in-chief Carmel Snow in Apple TV+’s The New Look. The streamer revealed the news today along with two first-look photos of Close as the character. You can see them below. The role marks the first reunion for Close and The New Look creator Todd A. Kessler since their collaboration on the acclaimed series Damages.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Rumaan Alam’s 2020 New York Times bestseller “Leave the World Behind” has returned to the top of bestseller lists this week following the release of the film adaptation on Netflix.

Neighbours, the returning soap that has been playing elsewhere (Channel 5 and previously the BBC in the UK, has been released by its new home – streamer Freevee.The series will return to screens on 18 September, with new episodes releasing daily, Monday-Thursday, at 7 a.m. BST, on Amazon Freevee in the UK and the U.S.

Michelle Obama is giving a boost to American Symphony, the Oscar-contending documentary about musician Jon Batiste and his wife, musician Suleika Jaouad.

EXCLUSIVE: Artists First has signed Latin-American superstar Rodolfo Salas for representation across all areas.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Humorist and writer Andy Borowitz has gotten the axe from the New Yorker after 25 years of writing for the magazine, as part of a larger wave of cost-cutting and layoffs at parent Condé Nast. Borowitz announced that the New Yorker was dropping his long-running Borowitz Report satire features because of “its financial difficulties.” In a post on Facebook, Borowitz wrote, “IF I MAY BE SERIOUS: Because of its financial difficulties, The New Yorker has been forced to cut costs. As a result, it has decided to stop publishing The Borowitz Report.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Desi Lydic, who has gained notice during her recent tenure as one of the correspondents at Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” has signed with Artists First, the talent-management firm known for its stable of comic actors. Lydic joined “The Daily Show” as a correspondent in September 2015, just as Trevor Noah started his tenure as host.

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh Produce Media, the podcast company behind Jon Hamm and Kate Mara-fronted scripted series The Big Lie, has renewed its first-look deal with Audible.

EXCLUSIVE: On the heels of his debut feature Calladita (The Quiet Maid)’s November world premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, rising Spanish filmmaker Miguel Faus has signed with Artists First for management.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the new Warner Bros. and Legendary epic coming to cinema screens next year.