Drew Carey today saluted the writers who thanked him for the meals he provided strikers at Bob’s Big Boy and Swingers during the WGA work stoppage. It was his first public comments on his charitable efforts.
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Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Chris Keyser, a tuxedoed 23-year-old, stood at a lectern at the Oxford Union to defend the moral superiority of the United States over the Soviet Union. It was 1984. Keyser, now a leader of the Writers Guild of America strike, was then a Harvard Law student.
He was also a seasoned debater, often taking the conservative side. In the context of Oxford in the early 1980s, that meant arguing that American influence on the world was not entirely malign. “America is not a lie,” Keyser said, quoting Harvard political scientist Samuel Huntington.
“It is a disappointment. But it is a disappointment because it is also a hope.” The debate was broadcast on the PBS show “Great Confrontations at the Oxford Union.” As Keyser took his seat to thundering applause, the commentator intoned: “That kind of emotional finale has gone well for Mr. Keyser in a number of debates.” Four decades later, Keyser’s gift for rhetoric is undimmed.
As co-chair of the WGA negotiating committee, he has become the face — and more importantly, the voice — of the writers strike. In a series of video addresses, he has cut to the heart of the writers’ cause, inspiring thousands of followers to remain united through the longest Hollywood strike in 35 years. “He’s our Churchill,” says Howard Rodman, another veteran WGA leader.
Keyser is best known as the co-creator of the ’90s drama “Party of Five,” and more recently has run shows for Amazon (“The Last Tycoon”), Netflix (“The Society”) and HBO Max (“Julia”). He has also coached middle and high school debate and has been active in the guild for more than 20 years. In 2011, he ran for president of WGA West as the moderate alternative to Patric Verrone, a fellow Harvard alum who had
.Drew Carey today saluted the writers who thanked him for the meals he provided strikers at Bob’s Big Boy and Swingers during the WGA work stoppage. It was his first public comments on his charitable efforts.
George and Amal Clooney are going strong in their relationship. The pair recently celebrated nine years of marriage, following their romantic love story after first meeting in Italy, and have since become one of the most fan-favorite celebrity couples.AMAL CLOONEY JOINS JENNIFER LOPEZ IN NEW HAIR TREND FOR FALL SEASONAMAL AND GEORGE CLOONEY’S ROMANTIC OUTING IN THE PLACE THEY FIRST MET 10 YEARS AGOAMAL AND GEORGE CLOONEY LOOK COOL AND STYLISH IN VENICEThe couple is known for giving each other gifts on their anniversary date, and their 9th wedding anniversary was not the exception.
In the 22nd week of his Deadline podcast Strike Talk, Billy Ray sits with WGA Negotiating Committee co-chairs David Goodman and Chris Keyser to learn what happened inside the room during the negotiations and what gains were made in the deal struck Sunday with the AMPTP.
The Princess of Wales is known for highly creative and artistic side from drawing and painting to cooking and photography, Kate has an impressive array of crafty talents.
DC co-Boss James Gunn took to Instagram’s Threads to field fan questions, and in the process confirmed that Xolo Maridueña will continue to play Blue Beetle, Oscar winner Viola Davis will still be Amanda Waller and John Cena will remain Peacemaker.
Cynthia Littleton Business Editor David Goodman, Chris Keyser and Meredith Stiehm have spent this year in warrior mode on behalf of their fellow 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America. Goodman and Keyser, both past presidents of the WGA West, were co-chairs of the WGA’s 25-member negotiating committee. Stiehm was re-elected earlier this month to her second two-year term as WGA West president.
This year I'm getting the bulk of my Christmas shopping done at one place: M&S.The retailer has become incredibly trendy with all age groups, offering catwalk-to-highstreet buys as well as affordable beauty products that rival designer formulas. So, when M&S sent around its Christmas gift guide this week, I got my pen and paper out ready to make notes.The festive offerings don't disappoint, I can promise you that. With most buys launching in stores and online now, those who are keen to get some of their Christmas shopping done early can snap up the gifts at their earliest convenience.
Dancing With The Stars will go on as planned, following the WGA reaching a deal.
Prince William just recently wrapped up his brief trip to New York City this past week.
for , family, and , a present that pampers and relaxes is always great for refreshing the vibes—be it for yourself or a loved one who had an equally busy holiday season.Calming, indulgent treats run the gamut depending on who you're shopping for. Think an eye mask or for a longer, more resultful nap for a , bath bombs for a soothing soak, skin-nourishing creams for your beauty-loved , or the comfiest pajamas and slippers for your .
abound.Shopping for your friends can either be a no-brainer or super tricky, but there are plenty of , even for the . Look to options like a weekly flower delivery to liven up their space, or gift to a friend who is constantly on the road.
Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has revealed that he began releasing solo music as he felt he wasn’t getting the credit he deserved for writing with his two bands.Speaking to Paste Magazine to promote his recently released sophomore solo album ‘CMF2’, Taylor – who was a member of Stone Sour before Slipknot – spoke of the “misconception around who was writing what for what band”.“When Stone Sour first started, not only was I playing guitar constantly, but I was also the lead guitarist and main writer. Honestly, one of the reasons why I was very adamant about starting my solo thing is that there was a weird misconception around who was writing what for what band,” Taylor said.Taylor said on the Stone Sour front: “Maybe this is where my ego comes into play, but I felt like I wasn’t getting the credit for the things I was actually writing.
Members of the Royal Family are notorious for their funny tradition of buying each other gag gifts at Christmas time, with previous presents including a leather toilet seat, a 'grow your own girlfriend kit' and even a shower cap which had “Ain’t life a b****” written on it. While these gifts are supposed to be utterly bizarre, there is one present that was gifted by the Princess of Wales that highlighted a sentimental break with tradition. Kate herself spoke about giving this gift to her grandmother-in-law and the nerves she felt at the time.
There were scenes of chaos at the Trafford Park Costco warehouse on Sunday afternoon (September 17) with huge queues for the tills and in the car park.
and !) are here to help you celebrate the special relationship with your girl (yes, even during her angsty teenage years).But what qualifies as the who mean so much to you? As a parent you might second guess, well, just about every move you make over the years, but a word of advice on gift gifting: Don’t overthink it, scrolling through guide after guide in search of the . Chances are your daughter (or daughter-in-law!) will be thrilled with any special treat, whether something small like a gift card to her favorite nail salon to slip away from her own kids or a bouquet of flowers to cheer up her kitchen or bedroom.Of course, there are also plenty of more great gifts and personal picks to show her just how much you care about her on , , or another special occasion—like the day she moves into her first college apartment, turns 21, or .
in general—is not an easy task. Just like when you were in your teen years, kids these days have their own language, interests, and culture. (Example: What the hell does “rizz” mean, and why do I keep hearing it?) We’re here to make it seem like you have your finger on the pulse, even if you’re still unsure what TikTok is.Teens and change with the times, of course, but at a certain level, they all love a good DIY kit or comfy hoodie, just like you did.
is a tall task. The best tech gifts for women are worth considering, though, especially if your giftee already seems to they could ever want.Unlike niche categories like or , tech spans far and wide.
Tech CEOs and other industry leaders converged on the stately top floor of a Senate office building on Wednesday for a closed-door forum with lawmakers focused on potential regulation of AI.
Prince Harry will soon be celebrating his birthday, with his wife Meghan Markle likely to give him a "significant and meaningful gift".The Duke of Sussex will mark his 39th birthday on Friday, 15 September while he's in Düsseldorf, Germany attending this year's Invictus Games which is held for a week from 9 September.The global sporting event was founded by Harry in 2014 and is no doubt very special to him, with his new Netflix documentary series, Heart of Invictus following ex-military who competed in last year's games following tragedy as they rebuild their lives. Meghan will also join Harry at the games and is likely to gift her husband something special.
Nickelback’s Chad and Mike Kroeger open up on how “great” it was to have their mom be a part of the band’s new musical documentary.