Baller Alert, Baller Alert, Baller Alert! Welcome to another episode of The Baller Alert Show. On this episode, Jessie Woo joins the cast to discuss dating in Atlanta, Dish Nation, the Writers Strike, and more. “In case you missed it, R.I.P. to Angus Cloud, also known as Fez on Euphoria. …
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Emmy Awards 2023 Postponed Amid Actors and Writers Strikes
The 75th Emmy Awards, initially set for September 18, have been postponed due to ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes in Hollywood. So far, a new date has yet to be announced. The Emmy nominations were announced on July 12, and HBO’s Succession received the highest number of nominations, with a …
Read More »WGA Says Writers Strike Is Reportedly Costing California’s Economy $30 Million A Day
The Writers Guild of America is cautioning studios that a long-term strike is not in their best interests as the writers’ strike enters its third week. According to Deadline, WGA says the strike is costing the California economy $30 million a day. The estimate comes from the Milken Institute, which …
Read More »Jimmy Fallon To Pay Staffers During Writers Strike After Being Called Out For Fake Support
Jimmy Fallon may have shown support to his writers during the Met Gala, but his staffer said it’s all for show. A staffer with “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” felt inclined to slam him on social media after he backed the many writers on strike due to low wages …
Read More »‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ Writers Reportedly Decline To Return To The Show Following WGA Strike
“The Drew Barrymore Show“ will be reducing its writing staff by three members, as it appears that the writers who were previously on strike have chosen not to rejoin the team. Sources have indicated that Chelsea White, Cristina Kinon, and Liz Koe have opted not to rejoin the team, even …
Read More »WGA Strike Has Ended, Writers Able To Return To Work After 5 Months
Hollywood writers have officially returned to work after the WGA unanimously ended the 148-day strike. On Tuesday, The union said, “The WGAW Board and WGAE Council also voted unanimously to lift the restraining order and end the strike as of 12:01 am PT/3:01 am ET on Wednesday, September 27. This …
Read More »‘Sherri,’ ‘The Talk,’ ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’ and ‘Drew’ Set to Return For New Seasons Amid Writers’ Strike
Several daytime talk shows are set to return despite the ongoing WGA/SAG strikes. CBS‘ “The Talk,” along with syndicated shows “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” “Sherri,” and “Drew”, are gearing up for new seasons. Drew Barrymore is facing backlash from the show’s striking writers after being the first to announce her …
Read More »SAG-AFTRA Is Seeking To Hold A Strike Against Video Game Companies Amid The Ongoing Writers’ And Actors’ Strike
On Friday, the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union announced that it’s now seeking to hold a strike against video game production companies. “It has been nearly a year since SAG-AFTRA’s video game contract, the Interactive Media Agreement, was extended beyond the original expiration date as we negotiated with the companies for critical …
Read More »Pete Davidson’s ‘SNL’ Hosting Debut Cancelled Due to Writers’ Strike
Pete Davidson‘s return to Saturday Night Live has been put on hold. On Tuesday, it was revealed that Saturday’s episode with Davidson and musical guest Lil Uzi Vert had been canceled. “The previously announced Saturday Night Live hosted by Pete Davidson and musical guest Lil Uzi Vert is cancelled due to …
Read More »All Major Late-Night Shows To Shut Down Amid Writers Guild Strike
It has been challenging in the writing industry lately. And as a way to stand up to some of the challenges, the Writers Guild called for a strike. The Writers Guild of America officially announced a strike early Tuesday amid an ongoing contract dispute. It immediately impacted late-night shows but …
Read More »The Actor Strike Has Ended With Three-Year Deal
The actor strike has officially come to an end. On Wednesday, SAG-AFTRA reached a three-year deal with film studios. The agreement arrives after 118 days. Actors of all walks have been on the picket lines demanding a checklist of changes, one of which being royalty payments. As the world moves …
Read More »WGA Reaches Tentative Deal to End 146-Day Strike With Streamers and Studios
The WGA has struck a tentative deal with studios and streamers, potentially ending the 146-day-long writers’ strike in Hollywood. “We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional–with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership,” read an email sent to WGA members. While …
Read More »Drew Barrymore Says She Will Not Return to Her Talk Show Following Backlash Amid Writer’s Strike, “The Talk” and “The Jennifer Hudson Show” Pause Return Too
Drew Barrymore says she will not resume filming her talk show while the Writer’s Guild strike continues. “I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is over. I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I …
Read More »Billy Porter Says He Has To Sell His House Because of Strikes, Calls Out Hollywood Execs: “You’ve Already Starved Me Out”
Billy Porter recently spoke with Evening Standard, in which he disclosed that he has had to sell his house due to the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. Porter, a singer and Emmy Award winner for his work on FX’s Pose, spoke with the outlet to promote his music career, not TV …
Read More »Viola Davis Halts Movie Filming Amid Strikes Despite SAG-AFTRA Approval
Viola Davis has paused filming of the G20 movie following the ongoing actors’ and writers’ strikes despite the guilds’ Approval. Davis told the LA Times: “I love this movie, but I do not feel that it would be appropriate for this production to move forward during the strike.” Since the …
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