Actors’ Equity Slams “Dithering” Mitch McConnell Over Unemployment Benefits Hold-Up

Tony Charmoli, the three-time Emmy-winning choreographer and Broadway veteran who directed Shirley MacLaine and Mitzi Gaynor in splashy TV specials during the 1970s, has died. He was 99.

Livingston have announced the signing of former Rangers and Hearts midfielder Jason Holt.The 27-year-old has penned a two-year deal at the Tony Macaroni Arena having been training with the club for a number of weeks.Holt started his career at Hearts before signing for Rangers under Mark Warburton in 2015.He went on to make over 100 appearances for the Glasgow side but had spent the previous two seasons out on loan at Fleetwood Town and then St Johnstone, featuring the the Saints side that

Ted Johnson Laid off and furloughed workers in entertainment face even more uncertainty over unemployment benefits, as negotiations on Capitol Hill stalled over a massive new coronavirus relief package.On Twitter, Donald Trump vowed to go a “different way,” by passing Congress via an executive order to extend enhanced unemployment benefits and issue a temporary moratorium on evictions.

Ted Johnson President Donald Trump said that he is looking into executive action to extend enhanced unemployment benefits, protections against evictions and a temporary suspension of payroll tax collection.What is unclear is whether the president has the authority to do so.

Rebecca Davis editorNonprofit PEN America on Wednesday issued a moral clarion call to Hollywood to step up its efforts to resist Chinese censorship and increase transparency, singling out the MPA for appearing to defend free speech at home only when financially convenient.The New York-headquartered free speech advocacy group detailed the mechanisms by which China influences decision-making in Hollywood and offered recommendations for how to mitigate pernicious complicity with the world’s most

To be part of Beyonce‘s inner circle is a coveted position — one that Megan Thee Stallion proudly holds. The “Money Good” rapper, 25, took fans inside her close relationship with Bey in Variety‘s annual “Power of Young Hollywood” issue, published on August 5. Megan is one of three young stars, including Maluma and Shira Haas, featured on the 2020 cover.

Ted Johnson Even as COVID-19 unemployment benefits expired last week, likely leaving millions in the lurch, top Democrats and Trump administration representatives failed to reach a deal on their extension.“Their are sticking to their position,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) told reporters on Monday, an apparent reference to Republican demands that the $600-per-week in enhanced benefits be scaled back.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsDonald Trump, even after taking on the new role of President of the United States in 2016, still makes big Hollywood bucks.The president’s financial disclosure report, released late Friday, broke down his various income streams for 2019.

Little Shop Of Horrors, School Daze, House Party, Martin and My Wife And Kids, Tisha Campbell’s comedic timing, spirited character portrayals and accomplished musical skills have won her a legion of fans the world over.NME sat down for an exclusive chat with the two-time NAACP Image Award winner at Fox Studios in Hollywood to talk Spike Lee, being responsible for a number of today’s most famous pop culture references, and how her career almost ended before it began.“Yeah, I lived in Bayswater –

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's upcoming biography, Finding Freedom, has made some explosive claims about the royal family members. Recently, excerpts from the book penned by Carolyn Durand and Omid Scobie were released and it made some shocking claims about Meghan and Kate Middleton's relationship.

Ted Johnson Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled a coronavirus relief package that reduces the size of enhanced unemployment benefits — in the short term to an extra $200 per week, from the current $600.Their proposals also include COVID-19 liability protections for businesses so they “can spend their next months actually reopening rather than fighting for their lives against frivolous lawsuits,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Kevin Hart shared condolences with his “Die Hart” co-star John Travolta following the death of his wife, Kelly Preston. Hart, 41, spoke with Yahoo Entertainment while promoting the new Quibi series that sees him essentially play a version of himself trying to make it in Hollywood as a comedian-turned-action star.

Angelique Jackson As Hollywood takes stock of the best ways to diversify its ranks, Chris Chalk implores the industry not to forget the hair and makeup trailer. The need for more diversity in the hair and makeup department is often discussed when Black women like Gabrielle Union, Yvette Nicole Brown or Nia Long speak out about their experiences in the industry, but the struggles extend to the men in Hollywood too.“There is such a disregard of Black men’s hair.

The classic movie ‘Clueless’ is approaching its 25th birthday and so, one of the actors who starred in it, Elisa Donovan, remembered co-star Brittany Murphy, who unfortunately passed away back in 2009 at the age of just 32. As you can imagine, Elisa had only great things to say about Brittany.

If there’s one thing that’s for sure, D.L. Hughley isn’t overly fond of Kanye West these days.

announced the news in May, when a ban remained in place on large gatherings including gigs. Socially distanced outdoor performances have since been allowed to resume and indoor shows may follow from August 1, Boris Johnson announced today - but it's too late and impracticable for many of this summer's festivals.