Equity & Bectu Take Legal Action Against UK Casting Agency Mad Dog Over Late Payments To Actors

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“A slap in the face” was the verdict of broadcasting union Bectu to Channel 4 bosses’ decision to accept bonuses this year amidst a 250-staff layoff program.

Kelly and Mark, Ricky Martin opened up about the time he met the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. This marked a momentous occasion in music history, as the two icons then joined forces for Madonna’s second-ever music collaboration.Ricky Martin, renowned for his stage presence and dynamic performances, shared insights into the experience of meeting the global superstar in 1999 during the Grammys.

who famously played Lando Calrissian in the “Star Wars” movie franchise, sort of praised Donald Glover, who inherited the role, in comments he made to the Radio Times in the UK.“I had a nice little lunch with him. He’s a delightful young man.

The royal family has lost all their credibility!

Michael Kassan, CEO of MediaLink, the strategic advisory firm acquired by UTA in 2021, is out.

Cillian Murphy, Robert DeNiro, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and more partied at Madonna’s lavish Oscars afterparty following the ceremony.Taking place on Sunday March 10 after the Academy Awards ceremony, the pop icon hosted an exclusive and exuberant party to celebrate the night. Simply titled “The Party”, the event took place in the Hollywood Hills and saw the likes of Murphy, DeNiro, Swift, Kelce, Lily Gladstone, Jennifer Lawrence, Mathew McConaughey and more in attendance (per British Vogue).The event was co-hosted by talent manager Guy Oseary at his home and supported by Italian luxury brand Gucci, who provided custom monogrammed travel duffles from their new Valigeria Fluo collection instead of goodie bags.A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)A post shared by British Vogue (@britishvogue)The 96th Academy Awards saw Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer win the trophies for Best Director, Best Picture, Best Actor for Murphy’s performance, Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., Best Original Score, Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing.Murphy dedicated his acceptance speech to “peacemakers everywhere”, while Downey Jr.

Greta Gerwig tells me there’s “no resistance” from her about the possibility of Barbie 2.

Good Morning Britain's Ed Balls has made his fans super happy after stating he will be back on the show, ending speculation that Richard Madeley would be his replacement. He told his Instagram followers that he's not going anywhere and even shared a photo of him posing with Oscars paraphernalia, to plug ITV's upcoming coverage of the prestigious awards ceremony.

Dune: Part Two and No Time To Die star, who was born and raised in Paris, made the comments in a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK about the differences working on each side of the Atlantic.“The industry in America, I find it harsh on women,” she said. “It’s hard for women to age. I don’t want to be afraid not to be desirable or to lose my contract.

EXCLUSIVE: Equity has said that it wants guidelines on self-tape auditions to be inserted into collective film and TV agreements with producer trade body Pact.

Searches for German Shepherds have risen by a staggering 235% in Scotland as wannabe dog owners hunt for an alternative to XL Bullies.

Jenne Casarotto, who co-founded leading British talent agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates in 1989 and repped some of the nation’s greatest talents, died Thursday following complications from a short illness. She was 77.

While Prince Harry fought in court to have his security paid for when he returns to the UK, his lawyers are said to have taken a big swipe at the late Queen Elizabeth's top aide.

A fifth of households claiming old-style benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) have had them stopped after failing to switch to Universal Credit, a new report has found.

“Urgent and joined up action” has been demanded from the UK government by broadcasting union Bectu, which has called for an industry-wide summit and criticized the culture secretary for saying the creative industries are “booming.”

The Cover on NME, Caity Baser, has shared a playlist exclusively to accompany the story’s launch – listen below.The UK artist is on this week’s (February 26) edition of The Cover, a renewal of NME’s commitment to supporting emerging talent across the globe on a weekly basis. Every week, a rising artist will feature on The Cover – you can read Caity Baser’s profile here.The artist has compiled ‘Boss Bitch Energy’, a playlist with songs by SZA, Madison Beer, Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo and more all feature.

Fans flocked to social media to express concern over Simon Cowell's appearance following his appearance on Saturday, 24 February, on the long-awaited return of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. The 64-year-old music mogul - famous for shows including The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent - sparked concern over his "different" look when he appeared on the live gameshow dressed in his trademark black t-shirt and black jeans.

Saturday Night Takeaway has been cancelled after 20 seasons, as presenters Ant and Dec return for the final season on ITV from Saturday, 24 February. Why have the dynamic duo decided to step away from their hugely-popular entertainment series? Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been owning Saturday nights for years now, with hilarious sketches and segments leaving the audience cheering away every week. But last year, the presenting legends announced that after season 20, they would be taking an indefinite hiatus from the show.

according to Julien’s Auctions, which is hosting the sale. The other — a floral-printed silk crepe dress in shades of lavender and magenta also designed by Rose — is valued at between $4,000 to $6,000, the auction house said.Both pieces are the work of British costume designer Penny Rose, who worked on “Pirates of the Caribbean.”Collectors can also own a plaid and paisley print cotton/wool blend jacket, complete with matching velvet trousers, from Gianni Versace worn by eight-time Grammy winner Whitney Houston.The set, which the legendary singer wore circa 1992, comes with a photo of her wearing it and is expected to go for at least $3,000.