2024 SAG Awards: Fran Drescher warns against AI in Hollywood
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher delivered an impassioned speech at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, held Saturday at L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium. The awards show, which…
AFM-repped Hollywood musicians reach deal with AMPTP
Hollywood musicians have reached a tentative agreement with the major entertainment companies after a month of bargaining. The American Federation of Musicians, which represents some…
Teachers union halts support for LAUSD candidate, citing offensive social media activity
The influential Los Angeles teachers union has suspended its campaign on behalf of school board candidate Kahllid Al-Alim amid rising criticism over his social media…
LAUSD school board candidate Kahllid Al-Alim under fire for social media posts
Los Angeles school board front-runner Kahllid Al-Alim — who is endorsed by the influential teachers union — is under fire for social media activity that…
EU launches Red Sea naval mission to protect shipping from Houthi attacks | European Union News
The operation will send European warships and early warning systems to the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and surrounding waters. The European Union has launched…
Anthony Albanese speaks at Country Labor Conference amid calls for fresh water access in regional schools
In short: Labor Party members from all of NSW met in Nowra over the weekend for the party's country conference, which included a visit from…
MLS might open season with replacement referees
Major League Soccer might open its regular season Wednesday using replacement officials after members of the Professional Soccer Referees Assn. (PSRA) overwhelmingly rejected a labor…
Somalia president accuses Ethiopia of trying to annex part of its territory | African Union News
President Mohamud ‘categorically objects’ to Ethiopia’s Red Sea port deal with Somaliland, territory Somalia claims as its own. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused…
Addis summit raises questions about AU’s muted stance on Ethiopia rifts | African Union
From Thursday, African leaders will gather in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, home of the African Union (AU), for the continental body’s annual summit. According…
Firefighters seek to defeat bus and bike lane Measure HLA
The union that represents Los Angeles city firefighters launched a campaign this week against Measure HLA, delivering the first serious threat to a ballot proposal…
Trump team targets European Union for punishing trade steps
Donald Trump is targeting the European Union for a potential slew of punitive trade measures designed to address long-standing grievances should he retake office, according…
Why are farmers protesting across Europe? | European Union News
Demonstrators are denouncing EU policies that they say could drive them out of business. Furious farmers across the European Union are driving their protests home…
‘Anyone But You’ shows that the big-screen romcom never died
As the success of Sony Pictures’ “Anyone But You” has shown, Hollywood might have been too quick to give up on the romantic comedy as…
NLRB orders union election for Dartmouth men’s basketball team
Dartmouth argues that the financial assistance it offers athletes is need-based and disputes that it is compensation. Dartmouth, like all schools in the Ivy League,…
Once an electoral juggernaut, California’s prison-guard union steps back into the spotlight
The old adage that California government has three main functions — to educate, medicate and incarcerate — is a handy road map for where to…
European Union agrees to 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine despite Hungary’s veto threat
In short: The EU has agreed to provide Ukraine with a new 50 billion euro ($82 billion) support package despite Hungary's threats to veto the move.President Volodymyr…
France announces new measures in bid to quell farmers protests | European Union News
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has said he is implementing controls on foreign food products in order to guarantee “fair competition” amid farmers’ protests. In…
Nenad Bjelica: Union Berlin coach banned for three games after altercation with Leroy Sane
Nenad Bjelica has won two of seven games in charge of Union Berlin since taking over in NovemberUnion Berlin manager Nenad Bjelica has been given…
Union Berlin boss Nenad Bjelica sent off for shoving Bayern Munich ace Leroy Sane in the FACE as fans predict ‘long ban’
UNION BERLIN coach Nenad Bjelica stunned fans after he was sent off for pushing Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane in the FACE. The Croatian head…
How Hollywood markets musicals says a lot about the way movies are sold
Thanks to Matt Brennan for taking the lead on our Wide Shot daily editions from the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Now, back…