Jen Psaki Calls Out Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott for ‘Politicizing Tragedy’ After Texas Shooting: ‘Continued to Make the NRA Proud’ (Video)

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Former President Barack Obama opened Netflix’s livestream event for his new docuseries, “Working: What We Do All Day,” on Thursday with a more aggressive statement of support for the Writers Guild of America (WGA) than what he initially said in solidarity with the ongoing writers strike. Before the panel, which aired on LinkedIn at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, got underway, moderator Ira Glass revealed Obama had prepared remarks he wanted to deliver about the WGA’s work stoppage, which is currently in its fourth week. “Part of what this show ‘Working’ is about is how certain things are constant about the work experience. People trying to find work that’s satisfying, people trying to pay the bills,” Obama said. “Unfortunately one of the things that’s also been constant is the struggle for people to make sure their employers are treating them fairly and they’re getting a fair share of the pie. I think what we’ve seen throughout American history is that unions and worker organizations have had to make demands on their employers, those that are controlling whatever industry they’re in, to make sure they’re treated fairly and entertainment is no exception. My hope would be that in a time of big technological change, where you’ve got big mega corporations that are doing really well, that they keep in mind the creative people who are actually making the product that consumers appreciate and that gets exported all around the world.

The vault opens again. Taylor Swift is releasing a deluxe version of Midnights that includes more collaborations and a brand new song.

David DeLuise is reflecting on some fellow actors’ unprofessional behaviour on TV sets — and he’s not afraid to name names.

Eva Longoria put Hollywood on notice during her Kering Women in Motion talk at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. The “Desperate Housewives” alum, who was joined by University of Southern California Annenberg professor and researcher Dr. Stacy L. Smith, is making her feature directorial debut with “Flamin’ Hot,” an inspirational story about a Frito-Lay janitor who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. The film won an audience award at the SXSW Film Festival. As a female director, a first-time director and a Latina director, Longoria said she “felt the weight of my community” and “the weight of every female director” when production started on “Flamin’ Hot.” Speaking with Variety chief correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, Longoria noted that Hollywood does not play fair when it comes to films directed by women flopping versus male directors. There can be no margin of error for a director like Longoria, as one flop could cost her another directorial gig, she says.

Free promo! Laneige’s popular Lip Sleeping Mask made an unexpected cameo in the Vanderpump Rules season 10 finale, which aired on Wednesday, May 17.   

The hosts of “The View” believe California Sen. Diane Feinstein should resign.The Democratic senator returned to Washington last week after a three-month absence due to complications from shingles. Feinstein, 89, suffered from Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, or the spreading of the skin rash to her head and neck, as well as encephalitis, or brain swelling.Joy Behar related to the “brutal” experience of contracting shingles, “especially if you’re over the age of 50.”Friday’s “The View” discussed whether or not Feinstein should step down from her job with these health complications that could affect her performance.

Joe Scarborough took some time to crack jokes about gay Republicans in the Senate on Wednesday’s “Morning Joe” after discussion of Florida’s investigation of a teacher who showed her students the Disney film “Strange World,” which features a gay character.Scarborough began with Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill, known by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill,” which has Jenna Barbee is under investigation for potentially violating after she showed her class the film about environmentalism. Scarborough mocked the media reaction to the bill, which at first only applied to kindergarten through third grade for limiting sex education.

Stacey Solomon confessed to the job she finds the 'scariest' as she continues her return to work after giving birth to her fifth child. Taking to her Instagram Story with a smiling snap, the Loose Women star shared how she was heading off to 'speak on a panel' while her husband Joe Swash held the fort at home.

Dean Gaffney has said there is “no doubt” the reality show I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! saved his life after medical checks found signs that if left untreated could have developed into bowel cancer.

Amid fickle Riviera skies and the looming potential that the WGA strike and France’s own heightened tensions over pension reforms could simmer to a boil here, the red carpet is partially rolled out and technicians have been milling up and down the Croisette today as preparations continue for the start of the Cannes Film Festival which officially kicks off on Tuesday.

Dynamic duo! Hosts Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks brought the laughs — and made the crowd blush — during their 2023 ACM Awards opening monologue.

I'm A Celebrity...South Africa is set for another bombshell twist in tonight's episode, following the exit of two star campmates. Celebrities learn via a Bush Bulletin that two of them will face another Trial, this time to earn stars - and food - for camp.They have to decide between themselves who will be the better double-act, before doing the "Wicked Wall" trial, which sees them climb a wall and push their hands through various holes. But the campmates then discover that there is another "survival trial" which they all need to participate in.

yet another mass shooting, this time in Allen, Texas, Whoopi Goldberg got blunt on Monday’s episode of “The View.” According to the moderator, politicians are simply “not gonna do” anything about gun reform.After a gunman opened fire at Allen Premium Outlets in Texas on Saturday, eight people were left dead. As has become routine after mass shootings, most of the state’s major lawmakers, including Gov.

“Morning Joe” on Monday. “There is a sickness in the state of Texas, and that sickness starts at the very top with Greg Abbott, who refuses to protect little children in the state of Texas,” Scarborough said.The mass shooting took place in Dallas on Saturday evening. The suspected gunman, which many outlets have reported was 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, arrived at the mall in tactical gear and armed with an AR-15.

Elon Musk’s decision to gut the platform’s content moderation team amid layoffs, shortly after he bought Twitter in October.“This family does not deserve to see the dead relatives spread across Twitter for everybody to see,” veteran journalist Pat Holloway told the New York Times.According to Reuters, a graphic 10-second video from the scene showed dead bodies, including that of at least one young child, circulated on Twitter. The news wire reached out to Twitter for comment.“In past shootings, social media sites have worked to take down links to such graphic images,” Reuters reported Sunday evening.

Propublica reported that Thomas has been treated to expensive luxury vacations by close friend and Texas billionaire Harlan Crow, but never reported them on financial disclosures. A few weeks later, it was revealed that Thomas made more than $130,000 when he sold several properties to Crow in 2014 – including the house Thomas’ mother currently lives in – far in excess of their market value.Most recently, it was revealed that Crow has also apparently been paying the tuition of Thomas’ nephew, which is more than $60,000 a year.

Propublica reported that for more than 20 years, Thomas was treated to expensive luxury vacations by Texas billionaire Harlan Crow. The issue is, Thomas never once reported said gifts on his financial disclosures.

“Today With Hoda & Jenna,” the news personality and her co-host, Hoda Kotb, began talking about Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, during which she spoke about her love life.“Do you kiss and tell?” Kotb, 58, asked Hager during the broadcast.“I try not to. But I’ve been married to one person for a long time, so I don’t kiss and tell about that relationship,” the Texas native responded.Hager and her husband married in 2008 and share three children together.

Jennifer Lopez showed some love for animal prints this week in New York. The actress was spotted on her way to “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” wearing cheetah prints in all elements of her outfit. Why Ben Affleck wasn’t at the Met Gala with Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez praises Ben Affleck’s role as a fatherJlo’s mom ‘knew’ her daughter and Ben Affleck would reuniteLopez was photographed on the outside of the show, wearing a long sleeve cheetah top and matching pants.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s reported migrant busing plan. According to reports, destinations include Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C.