Sesame Workshop Writers Unanimously Authorize Strike, Will Walk Out Friday If No Deal Is Reached

K.J. Yossman Just John Films have optioned Jennifer Wright’s biography of Victorian abortionist Madame Restell, Variety can confirm, with the writer behind Netflix’s “Persuasian” film set to adapt the book for screen. Published by Hachette, the New York Times-bestseller “Madame Restell: The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Old New York’s Most Fabulous, Fearless, and Infamous Abortionist” recounts the jaw-dropping life of British-born Madame Restell.

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are enjoying a day out together.

Jaden Smith was spotted having a fun time in New York City. The 25-year-old singer was seen skating around Soho wearing a stylish all-black ensemble, which included wide-leg trousers, and a matching bomber jacket.Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith have adorable Coachella reunionJada Pinkett Smith and Valentina Ferrer support Will Smith and J Balvin at CoachellaWillow Smith announces the new release date of her first book “Black Shields Maiden”Jaden was photographed wearing black shoes, a black T-shirt, and a pink beanie. He was all smiles enjoying the day in NYC greeting some of his fans, and taking selfies with them.

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are enjoying a day out together!

Did you know that Matt Smith and Grace Jabbari are friends?

Timothée Chalamet is having some coffee in the Big Apple!

Dua Lipa holds hands with beau Callum Turner while heading out to Zero Bond on Thursday night (April 25) in New York City.

Lily Allen has sparked quite the conversation after revealing she's jetting off to London in first class, while her 12 year old daughter Ethel flies solo in economy. Lily made the comments while chatting with her childhood pal Miquita Oliver on their BBC podcast Miss Me? Smile singer Lily, 38, told listeners that she was flying back to the UK from New York to celebrate Miquita's milestone 40th birthday this week, saying: "We are flying to London today to come and see you for your birthday.

Oh, Mary! is heading to Broadway this summer after a sold-out run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in downtown New York City.

Jake Gyllenhaal is stepping out to run a few errands.

Taylor Swift fans have figured out the exact dates that she recorded some of her songs from The Tortured Poets Department.

Jennifer Lopez stepped out in a stunning white ensemble during her recent night out with her husband Ben Affleck. The Hollywood star, who stars in Netflix’s latest movie ‘ATLAS,’ is showing fans and followers another of her elegant fashion moments, this time wearing a sleeveless dress, during what she described as “Mom’s night out.”Emme Muñiz and Fin Affleck enjoy a day out shopping in Los AngelesJennifer Lopez is co-charing the 2024 Met Gala, but she doesn’t know what to wear yetMarc Anthony’s kids spend a fun afternoon with their momThe 54-year-old performer took to social media to showcase her look for the evening, wearing a white vegan leather dress.

Rachael Ray was mugged — twice — by a teenage boy outside her Woodside, Queens, apartment.“He has literally a Glock in his hand and sticks it in my back, and I scream so loud. I think they heard it in Jersey … I freaked the flip out, and I think I scared him more than he scared me,” she dished to The Post after the premiere of her new A&E show, “Rachael Ray’s Meals in Minutes.”“I sprayed him in the face with Mace and he was not happy. I still feel really bad about it actually.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director “She-Hulk” star Tatiana Maslany went viral during the SAG-AFTRA strike last year when she called out Disney CEO Bob Iger for being “completely out of touch” due to his controversial comments about the Hollywood work stoppage. That “She-Hulk” was a Disney-backed Marvel series streaming on Disney+ only drew more heightened attention to her Iger call out.

Anya Taylor-Joy and Malcolm McRae are enjoying a day out on their joint birthdays!

SZA will be honoured with the Hal David Starlight Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards gala.According to a press release, the Hal David Starlight Award is presented to “gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs.” The chart-topping singer will also become the second black woman to receive the honour – the last being Alicia Keys in 2005.“This is such an exciting time for songwriters and music,” said Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Nile Rodgers. “Phenomenal artists like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are pushing the envelope of what success looks like, but who could argue that the last two years belong to SZA.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Henry Cavill nodded to his tumultuous history with post-credits scenes during a recent screening of his new Guy Ritchie-directed movie “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.” As reported by Insider, Cavill made some introductory remarks before the film and references his other Ritchie films, including his leading turn in the 2015 spy film “The Man from U.N.C.L.E” and his appearance “in a post-credits scene” for the director’s 2017 box office disappointment “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.” “Turns out, I don’t have much luck with post-credit scenes,” Cavill then wisecracked to much audience laughter. “So, I may give up on those.” Cavill is likely referring to how “King Arthur” did not get a sequel because it flopped at the box, but also a debacle ensued years later when he showed up as Superman in the post-credits scene of the 2022 comic book tentpole “Black Adam,” headlined by Dwayne Johnson. The moment heralded the return of his iteration of the Man of Steel and set up a future in the DC Universe where he’d go toe-to-toe with Johnson’s Black Adam.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Millions of people tuned into CBS to watch Billy Joel‘s Madison Square Garden concert over the weekend, and the special — celebrating his 100th consecutive performance at MSG — has spurred a rush of last-minute ticket sales for his remaining residency dates. Joel and Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced last year that the singer will end his record-breaking residency at the iconic New York venue this July.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Ben Sherwood and Joanna Coles inked a deal to lead IAC’s The Daily Beast, under which the media veterans have been granted a minority stake in the news and opinion site. Effective immediately, Sherwood — one-time president of the Disney ABC Television Group — will serve as The Daily Beast’s publisher and CEO. Coles, previously Hearst Magazines’ chief content officer, is the site’s chief creative and content officer.

Brent Simon For the roughly 12,000 scribes the Writers Guild of America represents, the last year has been an emotional roller coaster: The guild engaged in a labor stoppage for over four and a half months in 2023 that, alongside a partially overlapping SAG-AFTRA strike, ground production to a halt. But with a new contract now in hand, the upcoming Writers Guild Awards afford union members the chance for a collective exhalation.