SAG-AFTRA Responds To ‘Amanda Show’ Writer’s Calls For More Child-Actor Safety Protocols In Wake Of ‘Quiet On Set’ Documentary

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to continue providing financial support for people with mental health conditions claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently announced that the disability benefit will be given a major overhaul in an effort to reduce spiralling costs.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly feeling “conflicted” over how much to have their children in the limelight, a source tells OK! , claiming that Harry’s past is “holding Meghan’s family plans back”. It is claimed the couple are struggling to agree on just how much their two children should appear in the public eye, as two of their projects prepare to come to the small screen.

Katie Price has revealed her plans for more plastic surgery in order to achieve her dream body goals despite recently being declared bankrupt for the second time. The former glamour model was declared bankrupt for the second time last month due to an unpaid tax bill of over £750,000. But the mum of five has shocked fans by revealing she wants to get even more surgery so she can take on the appearance of an iconic Bratz doll.

EXCLUSIVE: The Writer’s Colony is an LA-Based three month screenwriting residency where writers have the chance to develop an original script that showcases their writing voice and vision. Throughout the residency they workshop their scripts and have access to network with a variety of entertainment professionals at all levels to prepare them to launch into the industry. The residency is an opportunity for underrepresented writers, with cohorts made up of those who have not been on staff with a studio or been in a scripted television’s writers room. The goal of the colony is to amplify the voices of those who have not yet had the chance to bring their ideas to the page.

Bradley Walsh was left gobsmacked by a contestant's remark during an important decision making moment for his team on The Chase.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SAG-AFTRA is urging members to support a new agreement with the major record labels, which establishes conditions under which singers’ voices can be replicated with AI. The union announced a tentative agreement with the labels — including Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group — on Friday, saying that it provides for “ethical and responsible” use of artificial intelligence. The agreement follows the union’s contract with the major studios, which ended last year’s actors strike, and which set terms for AI use in TV and film.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor DoubleVerify, which provides brand-safety measurement ratings for digital platforms to major advertisers, incorrectly displayed X‘s Brand Safety Rate — a measure of how frequently ads appeared adjacent to content that met advertiser-approved criteria — on the DoubleVerify dashboard for nearly five months. From Oct. 24, 2023, to March 14, 2024, DoubleVerify’s dashboard provided the wrong data for X to advertisers.

Tyler Childers kicked off his ‘Mule Pull Tour’ at San Diego’s Viejas Arena.That night, the country superstar performed 22 songs; 19 with a full band and three on his own when he slowed things down with a brief mid-show acoustic set, according to Set List FM.The following evening, Childers was back at it again in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum. This time, he played 25 songs, switching up the set list and mixing in new covers.He continued to keep things fresh at his next two gigs as well proving that no two ‘Mule Pull’ shows are the same.And if you want to see what Childers has up his sleeve when he comes to a venue near you — New Yorkers, he’s headlining at Madison Square Garden on May 29-30 and at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 3 — we found tickets for all remaining concerts on his tour schedule.Some are shockingly cheap, too (especially considering he’s bringing along big name special guests S.G.

Kris Marshall, known for his role as DI Humphrey Goodman in Death in Paradise, has addressed criticism surrounding the beloved series Beyond Paradise. In an interview with Radio Times magazine, Kris shared the challenges of creating a show like Death in Paradise or its spin-off Beyond Paradise, which cater to a broad demographic and aim to unite families in shared viewing experiences.

Michaela Zee SAG-AFTRA has responded to the allegations that “Tulsa King” star Sylvester Stallone created a “toxic environment” for background actors on the Atlanta set of the Paramount+ series. “There is no room on any set for disparaging comments to background actors or any performers,” a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson said in a statement.

report on creator renumeration that directly addressed streaming. The inquiry into the economics of streaming has heard evidence from industry professionals over the last six months, including Hipgnosis’ Merck Mercuriadis, MPA CEO Paul Clements and VV Brown and others.The new report stated: “As new means of consuming creative content have become the norm, creators across the sector have experienced persistent declines in their royalties and residuals.“Royalties can provide income smoothing, financial certainty, greater career flexibility and support during retirement for those who receive them.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The Screen Actors Guild and Directors Guild of America have approved the first-ever credit of “stunt designer.” The title will be used on the upcoming release “The Fall Guy” with veteran stunt coordinator, second unit director and president of Stunts Unlimited Chris O’Hara set to receive the inaugural film credit. O’Hara’s position as a production head on set is traditionally titled “stunt coordinator.” It is an official Screen Actors Guild credit also recognized by the Directors Guild of America.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Would you buy a car from an AI chatbot? What if it looked and talked like Tom Hanks? These are the sorts of questions kicking around Sacramento, where lawmakers are considering a slew of proposals to regulate artificial intelligence. SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors, is pushing for legislation that would require detailed consent for the use of “digital replicas.” In a separate bill, the union also wants to prevent studios from putting dead performers in movies without the consent of their heirs.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Filming has begun on “Return to Paradise,” an Australian spin-off series of the global hit murder mystery franchise “Death in Paradise.” With filming in locations across Sydney and the Illawarra coastal region, the six-part whodunit is produced by BBC Studios Productions Australia with Red Planet Pictures for the ABC in association with the BBC. The BBC will screen the series on BBC One and iPlayer in the U.K.

Cyriel Dessers admits he got a taste for being an Old Firm goal hero on Sunday - only to go too early with his celebration thinking he’d broken his derby duck.

Meghan Markle is considering a dramatic U-turn over her family’s upcoming visit to the UK as she fears for her children’s safety following a leak of their plans, a source has told OK! .The mum of two, 42, was hoping to return to the UK with Prince Harry and their children next month, but the source said her safety fears have left Harry contemplating yet another solo trip.They claimed Harry isn’t happy with the possible change of plan because he feels the pull of the UK more than ever since his dad and sister-in-law Kate Middleton, 42, announced their cancer battles, and he wants to be “supported by his wife”. “It’s now got to the point where Meghan doesn’t want to come to the UK with the children.

Chris McCausland & Lee Mack Set For Sky Festive Special

Nicky Campbell says he feels “crushed” by the abuse he suffered at a top private school as he demanded better support for victims.

final night of their farewell tour in December at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden, they ended by revealing digitized avatars of themselves.The cutting-edge technology was created by George Lucas’ special-effects company, Industrial Light & Magic, in partnership with Pophouse. The two companies recently teamed up for the “ABBA Voyage” show in London, in which fans could attend a full concert by the Swedish band in their heyday, as performed by their own digital avatars.The ways in which Kiss’ avatars will be utilized has yet to be announced, but Pophouse CEO Per Sundin says fans can expect a biopic, a documentary and a Kiss experience on the horizon.An avatar show is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2027 — but don’t expect it to look anything like “ABBA Voyage,” Sundin told the AP.

George Carlin once noted that “bulls**t is truly the American soundtrack.” Well, today the music got just a little bit more authentic – at least online.