Senate Moves Toward Confirmation Of A Third Democratic Commissioner To Break Partisan FCC Deadlock

Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent Less than 24 hours after the WGA reached a tentative deal to end the 146-day strike, Variety has learned that “Dancing With the Stars” is moving ahead with its planned premiere date, after all. ABC confirmed that “Dancing With the Stars” will premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 26, and will be simulcast live on Disney+.

In addition to dating its new movie theatrically, Paramount has set Oct. 18, 2024 for the next Smile movie.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Warner Chappell Music has announced the appointment of Rachel Jacobson to the newly created role of senior vice president of creative sync. Reporting to department EVP Rich Robinson, Jacobson will oversee a new team that’s solely focused on sourcing and developing songwriters for creative opportunities in sync, according to announcement.

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following her win at the 2023 US Open, Coco Gauff has also proven to be an amazing dancer who likes to have fun in her free time. Back in July, the athlete was seen doing a celebratory dance on the tennis court, with her mom showing her support and dancing with her.COCO GAUFF’S BOYFRIEND: ALL THE TIMES THE TENNIS STAR HAS TALKED ABOUT HER ROMANTIC PARTNERCOCO GAUFF DISCUSSES JOYFUL US OPEN WIN AND THE TOUGH ROAD TO GET THERECoco has also shared some fun clips on TikTok, including a viral video with her parents where she can be seen teaching them a popular dance.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The California Senate voted on Thursday to grant unemployment benefits to workers who are on strike. The bill passed with a 27-12 vote. The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA have each expressed support for the bill.

A bill that would make striking workers in California eligible to receive up to $450 a week in unemployment insurance benefits passed in the state Senate on Thursday by a vote of 27-12. Senate Bill 799, which passed in the state Assembly last month, now heads to the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who can either sign it into law or veto it.

A bill that wouldmake striking workers in California eligible to receive unemployment benefits was approved on Wednesday by a 4-1 vote of the state Senate’sLabor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee. Senate Bill 799, which has already been passed by the state Assembly, now goes to a vote of the full Senate. If approved there, it will be up to Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign it into law or veto it. Last year, he vetoed 169 bills while signing nearly 1,000.

Tech CEOs and other industry leaders converged on the stately top floor of a Senate office building on Wednesday for a closed-door forum with lawmakers focused on potential regulation of AI.

MPA Chairman Charles Rivkin told lawmakers, tech CEOs and labor groups about the industry’s position on AI at a landmark Senate forum on the technology on Wednesday.

ABC is revising its schedule.

That TBD on ABC’s fall lineup has finally been revealed: Dancing with the Stars will now air on Tuesdays.

Thania Garcia Jennifer Lopez has signed a new recording and publishing deal with BMG to release her ninth studio album, “This Is Me…Now.“ Lopez announced the project nearly a year ago and said it would be released in 2023, although a release date has yet to be confirmed. It will be the singer’s first full-length effort in nine years and is a nod to her third studio album, “This Is Me… Then.” Similarly, the tracklist includes present-day versions of her songs like “Dear Ben.” The 13-song set is produced by J.Lo, Rogét Chahayed, Angel Lopez, and Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman, and was recorded between 2022 and 2023.

EastEnders has revealed stalker Theo Hawthorne's chilling new move. Stacey Slater has realised the creepy teacher has been stalking her all along after she rejected his romantic advances in favour of ex-husband Martin Fowler.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor After months of stalling, the Senate on Thursday confirmed Anna Gomez as the FCC’s fifth commissioner, officially giving Democrats the majority at the regulatory agency. The confirmation of Gomez, who has an extensive background as a telecommunications attorney, gives the Democrats a 3-2 edge at the agency, which is led by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat. Nathan Simington and Brendan Carr, both Trump appointees, are the Republicans on the commission; the other Democrat is Geoffrey Starks, also appointed by Trump.

EXCLUSIVE: José Andrés, the celebrity chef whose World Central Kitchen provides meals to those affected by disasters, has penned his own graphic novel.

In what is clearly a strike-related delay, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has moved the 14th Annual Governors Awards forward two months to Tuesday, January 9, 2024, still to be held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The Academy’s official press release made no mention of a reason for the delay, but sources have been telling me discussions have been in the works and it is clearly due to the strike situation which continues to wreak havoc to many aspects of the industry and its events.

Thania Garcia Universal Music Greater China (UMGC) has appointed Timothy Xu as its new chairman and CEO of the Greater China division. He will be responsible for the music company’s operations across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, effective immediately.

Kevin Costner‘s estranged wife Christine Baumgartner is new neighbors with royalty — and yet she still thinks her accommodations are s**tty?!?!

Blue Ivy showed off her impeccable dance moves during her mom’s latest concert in Los Angeles. Beyoncé celebrated her 42nd birthday on Monday night and her eldest daughter took the stage one more time, proving that she is a total star and showing her evolution since she first appeared on stage at the successful Renaissance Tour in Europe.ALL ABOUT BEYONCÉ’S STAR-PACKED ‘RENAISSANCE’ BIRTHDAY CONCERTKYLIE JENNER AND TIMOTHEE CONFIRM ROMANCE AT BEYONCE’S CONCERTThe 11-year-old performer danced in front of several Hollywood stars and celebrities, including Zendaya, Tom Holland, Timothee Chalamet, Lizzo, Justin and Hailey Bieber, the Kardashian family, and more.