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Hollywood's actors union has reached a tentative deal with studios to end its strike

Rashmika Mandanna was recently the subject, or victim, of a video that went viral. The actor’s head was morphed onto the body of another woman, Zara Patel, in a manner that made the video look entirely authentic. This sort of image manipulation is quite easy, and it is even possible to add dialogue in any desired voice to create what’s known as a deepfake.

Hollywood actors have reached a tentative deal with studios to end their months-long strike, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) said Wednesday. «In a unanimous vote this afternoon, the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Committee approved a tentative agreement… bringing an end to the 118 day strike,» a spokeswoman said in a statement. «The strike officially ends at 12:01 am on Thursday, November 9.»

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — The SAG-AFTRA actors' union reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to resolve the second of two strikes that rocked the entertainment industry as workers demanded higher pay in the streaming TV era, the union said on Wednesday.

A Court of Thorns and Roses, is in the works for Hulu, but there's no confirmed release date. The announcement of the TV adaptation was made by author Sarah J. Maas on Instagram in March 2021. She and Ronald D. Moore, known for his work on Outlander, are co-adapting the series. While some scripts have been written for A Court of Thorns and Roses, it's currently «still in development,» as revealed by Ronald D. Moore. However, the number of episodes and scripts completed remain undisclosed. Production on the show hit a pause due to an actors strike, causing delays. The industry is waiting to see if actors return before moving forward with the project. The delays may be attributed to the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike, which began on July 14, 2023. This strike impacted numerous productions and led to a lack of scripts, causing further setbacks. SAG-AFTRA is currently reviewing the latest proposal from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), representing major studios. This proposal is said to be their «last, best, and final offer.» Despite the wait, the adaptation of ACOTAR promises an engaging story. The series will follow a human huntress, who embarks on a journey to a magical realm with a faerie lord to protect her family. Despite their differences, romance blooms between them. They must unite to combat an ancient curse that threatens both the human and faerie worlds. The story offers a blend of romance, adventure, and political intrigue.

Tommy Robinson, a controversial British far-right figure and the former leader of an anti-immigration group called the English Defence League (EDL) made his way back to X (formerly Twitter) this Monday after his profile was reactivated by the social media company. As per reports, Robinson’s profile was deactivated by X in 2018 (then known as Twitter) as he breached the platform’s “Hateful Conduct” policy. Robinson made a “comeback” post on X where he showcased a clip of the acclaimed song by actor and singer David Hasselhoff “Looking For Freedom,” and superimposed his face on Hasselhoff’s thus sending a cryptic message to his followers.

The Queen's Dragoon Guards Regiment as their colonel in chief on Wednesday. Earlier in the year, King Charles appointed Kate with the additional royal titles of commodore-in-chief of the Fleet Air Arm and the royal honorary air commodore of Royal Air Force Coningsby. The regiment, known as The Welsh Cavalry, holds a distinguished place in the British Army's Royal Armoured Corps and stands as the senior regiment of the British Army's lineage. Originating in 1959 from the merger of two dragoon guards units, the regiment boasts a storied history, having played active roles in various conflicts, including the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. During her visit, Princess Kate engaged with the regiment's senior officers and had the opportunity to observe service operations. Clad in full camouflage attire, she tested her hand at driving an armored vehicle, drone, and high mobility weapons platform. In addition to her interactions with personnel and their families, Kate commemorated the sacrifice of members lost in active service, just ahead of the Commonwealth's Remembrance Day.

Hamas when they have human shields. But when one looks at the number of civilians that were killed with the military operations, there is something that is clearly wrong." As per the official figures, 10,569 people have been killed, 40% of them children. "It is also important to make Israel understand that it is against the interests of Israel to see every day the terrible image of the dramatic humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people," Guterres said.

People magazine has named Patrick Dempsey aka «McDreamy» as the Sexiest Man Alive of 2023. Dempsey, who played the role of neurosurgeon Derek Shepherd on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, was revealed as the winner on Tuesday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where the actor also made an appearance. Dempsey succeeds Marvel star Chris Evans, who was crowned the Sexiest Man Alive in 2022. “I’m glad it’s happening at this point in my life," Dempsey, who is also a racing car driver, was quoted as saying by the PEOPLE's magazine in its cover story.

Fox discusses the miscarriage she experienced with Machine Gun Kelly. The actress shared her difficulties of miscarriage in two of her poems. The actress tells in the book, which was published, that she takes the blame for what happened.

James Corden, after his departure from 'The Late Late Show,' has officially announced his first big project. He will host his own show on the radio platform SiriusXM, titled 'This Life of Mine with James Corden.' The show is set to premiere early next year, and more details will be revealed during SiriusXM's Next Generation Industry & Press Preview event on November 8. Renowned producer, actor, and television personality expressed his enthusiasm for this new chapter, said, «I am thrilled to be joining SiriusXM.

'UPI Safety Ambassador' to strengthen safety awareness on digital payment platforms. The NPCI move follows the ongoing discussions regarding the safety and security of digital payment platforms, particularly the United Payments Interface (UPI). In a post on the social media site X (formerly known as Twitter), the NPCI announced the partnership with the acclaimed Bollywood actor.

social media companies and reiterated the existing advisory, sources said on Tuesday. According to the sources, the advisory reiterated the existing rules including 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000: Punishment for cheating by personation by using computer resources: imprisonment of up to 3 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh. «IT Intermediary Rules: Rule 3(1)(b)(vii): Social media intermediary shall observe due diligence including ensuring the rules and regulations, privacy policy or user agreement of the intermediary inform users not to host any content that impersonates another person,» sources said.

FRIENDS. In the famous "The One in Vegas: Part 1" episode from season five, Cash was initially set to play a crucial role that would have placed Chandler Bing at the heart of a romantic controversy with Monica Geller. In the original script, following a heated argument with Monica, Chandler was going to be tempted by a hotel employee, played by Cash, who was scripted to deliver room service to his Las Vegas hotel room.

Artificial Intelligence is at again! A new deepfake video is now trending and for all the wrong reasons. Actress Rashmika Mandanna’s deepfake video has become possibly the most-watched video of the day as it shows a woman, wearing a black outfit entering a lift. What’s concerning is that the video is morphed.

deepfake video featuring Indian actor Rashmika Mandana surfaced, adding to the list of celebrities who have fallen victim to such manipulated content. In this article, we will explain what deepfake videos are, how they are created, and some tips on how to identify them. What are deepfakes? Deepfakes are manipulated media, typically videos, that are crafted using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques.

deepfake video of herself that had gone viral on social media platforms. She also encouraged others to speak against such situations. “Shame on people who resort to such things, it shows that there's no conscience left at all in such people.

Angelina Jolie's allegations that Israel has committed war crimes against Palestine. As reported by Sky News, Isaac Herzog said, “I totally reject her claims. I think she’s never been in Gaza….

Rashmika Mandanna sashaying into an elevator, wearing a little black dress with a plunging neckline, sparked outrage online, when it was found to be an AI generated deepfake. From fans to Bollywood bigshots like Amitabh Bachchan, many people came to her defence. The 'Pushpa' star finally opened up about the traumatic experience on Monday. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she revealed that the entire ordeal had been really «scary» for her, both as an actress as well as a woman. «I feel really hurt to share this and have to talk about the deepfake video of me being spread online. Something like this is honestly, extremely scary not only for me, but also for each one of us who today is vulnerable to so much harm because of how technology is being misused. Today, as a woman and as an actor, I am thankful for my family, friends and well wishers who are my protection and support system. But if this happened to me when I was in school or college, I genuinely can’t imagine how could I ever tackle this,» reads her post. She ended with an urgent plea to the public to take stringent action against perpetrators.

Negotiators for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) have been mulling the proposal since Saturday, as studios seek to halt a damaging stoppage that has brought TV and movie production to a standstill for four months. In a statement to members posted on social media on Monday the committee said they were determined to bring the 116-day strike to an end «responsibly,» but had not yet found common ground with the body representing Disney, Netflix, Warner, Universal, Paramount and Sony. «There are several essential items on which we still do not have an agreement, including (Artificial Intelligence)» the statement said. «We will keep you informed as events unfold.» Pressure has been rapidly mounting for a deal. Unemployed actors have increasingly been struggling to make ends meet, and studios already face gaping holes in their release schedules for next year and beyond. Talks to reach a deal in recent days were attended by studio CEOs, underlining the urgency to end the crisis. SAG-AFTRA represents some 160,000 performers.

By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine