Nexstar Stations Return to DirecTV Lineup Amid Progress in Contract Negotiations

Emmerdale viewers have predicted that Paddy Kirk and Chas Dingle could end up getting back together following the latest twist in the Dales, which saw gangster villain Harry back in the village. The mystery man has already targeted Chas (played by Lucy Pargeter) and given a fake name to hide his true identity, as he told the barmaid that his name was Simon and he had travelled down to the village from Manchester to go "house-hunting". Chas, who was going through a difficult time due to it being the five-year anniversary of her baby daughter Grace's death, had retired to the Hyde restaurant with a bottle of wine when Harry arrived.

Tesco has announced plans to introduce a major change to hundreds of Express stores and petrol station kiosks.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor AI, streaming residuals and minimum rate hikes will be among the key issues on the table when SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood’s largest employers sit down Monday for the first formal bargaining talks since the performers union went on strike July 14. SAG-AFTRA and negotiators for the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are expected to meet around midday at the union’s Miracle Mile headquarters at SAG-AFTRA Plaza. The talks follow the settlement the AMPTP reached last week with the Writers Guild of America after a 148-day strike.

Dan Osborne took to social media to show support for his wife Jacqueline Jossa, as it has been revealed that she is returning to EastEnders. The reality star, 32, appears to be making it clear that his relationship is strong, despite recent speculation that they could be on the rocks - which began when the duo both shared a number of ‘cryptic’ social media posts.

Controversial cuts proposed at two fire stations in Greater Manchester have been scrapped, with plans to increase cover in the city centre set to go ahead. Plans to stop manning Sale and Offerton stations at night were proposed as part of a review by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor SAG-AFTRA has ended its scheduled negotiations with video game producers for a new Interactive Media contract without reaching an agreement. The union has a strike authorization vote in its back pocket, but a joint statement from SAG-AFTRA and the game producers issued late Thursday signaled the sides are still hoping to avoid a second major work stoppage. SAG-AFTRA has been on strike against Hollywood’s largest employers in TV and film since July 14.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor The WGA emerges from the long slog of a strike and difficult contract talks with a deal that is far richer and more comprehensive than most industry observers would have predicted last spring when the fitful negotiations began. In short, the scribe tribe’s sacrifice of mounting a 148-day work stoppage — coupled with the extra pressure heaped on when SAG-AFTRA went out on strike July 14 — gave the WGA the leverage it needed to power through its agenda. Here’s a rundown of the key issues that have been settled in the tentative agreement that the Writers Guild of America reached Sept.

Coronation Street fans have found themselves sharing the same complaint about Daisy Midgeley as she comforted Ryan Connor following the exposé of his saucy videos. For weeks now the former DJ has been using O-Vidz to make money amid pressure from Peter Barlow to pay his way as he lives with him and Carla.

Hugh Jackman 's ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness was mistakenly called up by Australian radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson on Tuesday, leading her to break her silence on the couple's separation. Parents to a son, Oscar, and daughter, Ava, Wolverine icon Hugh, 54, and actress Deborra, 67, announced their split earlier this month after 27 years of marriage, citing the pursuit of "individual growth". Speaking live on air, Kyle pointed out: "We have actually called you by mistake, it's ridiculous.

The BLACKPINK contract negotiations continue.

We still don’t know what’s really going on between Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. After the initial scoop about them “hanging out” a lot more all of a sudden, reports have been conflicting. The latest we’ve heard is they are dating — but it’s super casual and not exclusive or anything. We’ll have to wait and see where it goes. And of course they aren’t saying anything about it…

Vanna White is sticking with Wheel of Fortune!

Ending a two-and-a-half month impasse, DirecTV and leading station owner Nexstar Media Group have agreed to restore the signals of dozens of stations as the companies work to finalize a carriage renewal.

Drew Barrymore this morning posted an emotional apology to WGA members regarding her decision to return to her daytime talk show amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. A number of high-profile actors, writers and organizations responded, most not happy. Barrymore has since removed the apology from her Instagram page.

Several talk shows are planning their returns despite the ongoing SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes.

Tom Carter, a longtime former Nexstar exec who is now a senior advisor to the CEO and board of directors, says the company could acquire Disney’s local ABC TV stations with “little friction” if they become available.

It’s not just The Drew Barrymore Show coming back into production amid the strike.

EXCLUSIVE: Drew Barrymore is not the only daytime talk show host returning to air.

Who knows what’s in store for “Yellowstone” after this story breaks? IndieWire (via The Independent) reports that series star Kevin Costner denies that he wanted to exit Taylor Sheridan‘s hit Paramount series. Instead, alleges the actor, he “did negotiate” to return for three more seasons of the show, but left due to scheduling conflicts.

Ethan Slater returned to Instagram after the major headlines made back in July 2023.