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Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and more warn against 'predatory use of AI' in open letter: 'Will devalue the entire music ecosystem'

More than 200 artists, including Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Bon Jovi, Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves and the Jonas Brothers, have signed an open letter drawing attention to the danger that...

'Road House' remake hit with lawsuit from original screenwriter over copyright and AI claims

Jake Gyllenhaal has officially weighed in on Doug Liman's choice to boycott the SXSW premiere of their remake of the 1989 action film "Road House."

SAG-AFTRA deal approved by actors officially ending 118-day strike — what's the new contract?

Hollywood is officially open for business.

Striking actors reach tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to end strike

The SAG-AFTRA actors' union reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to resolve the second of 2 strikes rocking the entertainment industry as workers demanded higher pay.

'Jeopardy!' fans in uproar as Mayim Bialik teases return: 'Oh no not her again'

"Jeopardy!" fans were in uproar Tuesday after a new promo for the long-running quiz show featured Mayim Bialik.

UAW strike shows Detroit and the Big 3 automakers don't matter anymore

Message to economic sentimentalist Joe Biden: Detroit and the UAW's business model has no future.

‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ head writers refuse to return post-WGA strike

The three co-head writers were allegedly displeased with the actress' decision to return to air despite the writer's strike, which has since ended.

Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff

"The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" will be among the first to return on Monday.

SAG-AFTRA returns to bargaining table week after writers end strike

The historic 2023 writers strike is over -- and now SAG-AFTRA will resume negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (The AMPTP) for the first time since...

WGA leaders approve contracts to end months-long Hollywood writers' strike

Leaders of the screenwriters union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday.

Striking writers reach tentative deal with film and TV studios

Union officials called the new contract “exceptional” that would have “meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership.”

What writers and auto workers strikes say about unions and innovation

A clash between organized labor and the rise of new technologies is front and center among a handful of major strikes.

Big Four networks eye early October to end labor strikes . . . or else

"If the strike isn't resolved by Oct. 1 it becomes challenging to get scripted shows on to the air within the traditional broadcast season." -- Michael Thorn, president of scripted...

SAG-AFTRA supports actors competing on 'Dancing with the Stars' amid Matt Walsh exit

Season 32 is set to boogie onto TV screens Tuesday.

Striking WGA union spent big on sushi, 5-star hotels and cash for Dems — while begging public to give money for writers

The Writers' Guild of America West spent at high-end restaurants and top hotels, donated to Democrats and sent executives abroad, then begged the public to support its cause.

Rosie O'Donnell praises Drew Barrymore for pausing talk show after previously slamming her

Barrymore announced earlier in the day that she would postpone the Season 4 premiere of her show, which had been set to air Monday.

'The Talk' follows Drew Barrymore in postponing return as strike continues

"The Talk" is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood.

Drew Barrymore to ‘pause’ talk show following backlash during strikes

The production update comes a week after Barrymore announced she would be picking up taping her next season, originally set to air Monday.

Drew Barrymore to 'pause' controversial talk show return until strike is over

"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is over," wrote Barrymore, 48, on Instagram.

Rosie O'Donnell slams Drew Barrymore for resuming talk show amid strike: 'Stop taping the show'

In an Instagram post, the "A League of Their Own" star shared "advice" for the "Charlie's Angel" actress regarding the return of her talk show.