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A midshow spat between comedian Dave Chapelle and a fan. Division within the writers’ union after months of solidarity. Private discussions among Hollywood executives and stars about antisemitism.

Vanderpump Rules fans are eagerly anticipating season 11 on Bravo to catch up with the lives of the cast members. Here's what we know about the upcoming season.

The restart of negotiations was announced in a joint statement Saturday from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, and SAG-AFTRA, the actors union. The renewal of discussions is welcome news for an entertainment industry that has largely been at a standstill for months because of dual strikes by writers, who walked out in May, and the actors, who joined them in July. On Oct.

The Woman in Me', Pop icon Britney Spears revealed that she felt like her family was trying to kill her throughout her 13-year conservatorship. According to 'Time', Spears said that she was restrained by her family and taken to the hospital following a 2008 incident where she locked herself in a bathroom with her son, Jayden. Expressing her apprehensions the pop icon said that she was worried she’d never see her boys again.

(Reuters) -The Culinary Workers Union said on Saturday that thousands of members will participate in a rally next week on the Las Vegas Strip and some will participate in a civil disobedience action, as workers continue the push for a new five-year union contract.

(Reuters) — Negotiations between media companies and the union representing striking U.S. actors will restart on Tuesday, the two sides said in a joint statement on Saturday.

actors strike hits the 100-day mark on Saturday, performers on the picket line offered a mix of worry over financial difficulties and hopes of getting a good deal out of studios after talks broke down. On the picket line outside Netflix on Friday, striking actors were grateful for a proposal by A-list Hollywood actors like George Clooney to pitch in $150 million to the SAG-AFTRA union over three years to help end the strike. “It shows that they’re paying attention and it shows that we’re having an impact because A-listers can’t work without the B and C-Listers underneath them supporting the rest of the show," said Richard Speight, 54. «So thrilled that they’re involved, thrilled that they’re emotionally committed and even willing to get financially committed on what’s going on.” Vincenza Blank, 36, who is both an actor and a writer, said the labor solidarity has been impressive but the financial toll was hard, noting „I’ve had to do things financially to cover expenses that I wouldn’t normally have to do.“ The strike has disrupted film and television production, leaving thousands of crew members without work as well as the actors.

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The warning comes in light of the ongoing Hollywood strike, where actors are refraining from work for major US studios. Sag-Aftra, the actors' union, has cautioned its members that wearing such costumes could inadvertently promote content produced by the studios they are in dispute with. So, this means, dressing up as Barbie, Wednesday Addams and film superheroes is banned. Instead, the union suggests opting for costumes based on more generalized characters and figures, like ghosts, zombies, or spiders.

PVR Inox Ltd share prices were down almost 3% on Friday. PVR Inox had reported a very strong performance for the quarter ending September on Thursday helped by rising footfalls and better occupancy. The record-breaking performance of the Hindi box office.

Film and TV actors are still on strike in what has become the longest walk-off in their history

Netflix showed resilience by gaining more quarterly subscribers than in the past three years despite strikes by Hollywood's writers and actors, sending its shares up 14.5% on Thursday. Netflix capitalized on its heft in global production, as well as the economic hardships of its media rivals, to garner 247 million subscribers in the third quarter, a gain of nearly 9 million over the last three months. It was the greatest gain since the COVID-19 outbreak fueled unprecedented growth in early 2020. Netflix shares rose to $396.20, putting them on course for the biggest one-day percentage gain in nearly three years, with the company on track to add more than $22 billion to its market capitalization. «The management deserves an Emmy for managing investor expectations,» Bernstein analysts wrote in a note, adding that paid-sharing has opened up a bigger-than-expected market of potential subscribers for Netflix. Results from media rivals such as Walt Disney, Paramount Global and Warner Bros Discovery will show the impact of the industry's months-long work stoppage, which began in May with strike by Hollywood's writers. Members of the Writers Guild of America settled this month, though actors, who walked off the job in July, remain on strike. U.S.

The stars aligned for Netflix in its latest quarter, but making sequels to this hit will be a challenge. The streaming giant said Wednesday that it added about 8.8 million net new paid subscribers during the third quarter. That is the highest number added in a single quarter since early 2020, when interest in TV streaming exploded during the pandemic lockdowns.

PVR Inox has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 166 crore for the quarter ended September 2023. The company had posted a loss of Rs 71 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue from operations during the quarter jumped 191% to Rs 2,000 crore against Rs 686 crore in the same quarter of last year. The company reported an EBITDA of Rs 706 crore during the second quarter, which also jumped multifold from Rs 154 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. EBITDA margins improved significantly to 35.3% in the reporting period, compared with 22.4% a year ago. The company got a blockbuster boost from 'Jawaan' and 'Gadar 2', which were ranked among highest-grossing Hindi films of all time, during the second quarter.

Netflix has released the trailer for the documentary «Sly,» which sheds light on Sylvester Stallone's 50-year Hollywood career. The film, which has been directed by Thom Zimny, explores Stallone's iconic roles in movies like Rocky and Rambo. It parallels his own story as an underdog with the memorable characters he has portrayed. The 77-year-old actor talks about his remarkable journey in the trailer, emphasizing how rejection served as his motivation. Stallone said, «I'm in the hope business.» The documentary also delves into the struggles he has faced in maintaining his family while pursuing his filmmaking passion. Stallone candidly admitted, «When you're wholly absorbed in filmmaking, you sometimes put it ahead of your family, and the consequences can be devastating. Now, I realize that family is what truly matters.» «Sly» had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It is set for a global release on Netflix on November 3.

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GQ magazine, actor Timothée Chalamet, best known for his role in "Dune," opened up about an inspiring encounter with Hollywood legend Tom Cruise. Following their meeting during the production of «Dune,» Cruise sent Chalamet an email offering advice and encouragement. Cruise's email contained a list of stunt trainers, motorcycle coaches, and more, as he referenced the traditional approach to training in Old Hollywood.

(Reuters) — About 3,700 Detroit casino workers are set to strike on Tuesday noon, if a contract deal is not reached, the Detroit Casino Council (DCC) said on Monday.

Investing.com — Stocks surged on Monday as investors turned their attention to a wave of earnings reports from big banks, big tech firms such as Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) this week.

The Nun II collected over ₹43 crore, despite its release in a few screens on a weekend alongside Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan that later crossed ₹500 crore. In July, Insidious: The Red Door grossed about ₹17.68 crore, while Evil Dead Rise grossed over ₹36 crore in April. Interestingly, these films made their mark in a year when many high-profile Hollywood superhero franchises failed to attract viewers.