SAG-AFTRA Answers Questions About Returning To Work, Lays Out Unresolved Issues With Management’s AMPTP

Dave McNary Film ReporterSAG-AFTRA leaders are being pressed to respond to stunt performers allegations of racism, nepotism, intimidation and slander.The issue arose due to an open letter sent Wednesday on behalf of stunt performers who are BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.

David Robb Labor EditorDozens of stunt performers have signed a letter sent today to the leadership of SAG-AFTRA calling for an end to “wigging” – the age-old practice of putting wigs and dresses on stuntmen so they can double for actresses – and “paint-downs,” in which dark make-up is applied to white stunt performers so that they can double for actors of color.

Celebrities have been taking to Twitter to share strong reactions after an explosive report claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes in 10 of the past 15 years.

David Robb Labor EditorSAG-AFTRA is holding webinars for members and their representatives about the return-to-work protocols adopted earlier this week by management’s AMPTP and Hollywood’s guilds and unions. A webinar for SAG-AFTRA members has just concluded, and another for their agents, managers and attorneys is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Chrissy Teigen is having to adjust her schedule to help manage what has turned into a challenging pregnancy. Earlier this week the 34-year-old model and cookbook author, who is expecting her third child with John Legend, took to Twitter to share some more updates after being put on mandatory bed rest earlier this month. While tweeting about the, she added, «Also I know I’m tweeting about stupid s**t when so many bad things are happening.

David Robb Labor EditorEXCLUSIVE: SAG-AFTRA has told Hollywood’s talent agents that return-to-work talks with management’s AMPTP have stalled because the companies are refusing to spring for COVID-19 quarantine pay for series regulars and other film and TV performers.The union held what was billed as an “emergency” Zoom meeting with agents Saturday to discuss the issue.

David Robb Labor EditorSAG-AFTRA is protesting Saturday’s arrest of KPCC reporter Josie Huang while she was covering the arrest of a protester outside St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, where two LA County Sheriff’s deputies were being treated after being shot in their squad car by an as yet unidentified assailant.

Chrissy Teigen appeared unsure as to whether “Selling Sunset” was legit in previous tweets, but star of the show Jason Oppenheim was keen to prove her wrong.

Jason Oppenheim might have a hand in selling Chrissy Teigen‘s Beverly Hills home after she dissed him and his Selling Sunset team.“@chrissyteigen If you want to see if I’m real, I’ll be showing your house tomorrow morning to one of my clients,” the broker, 43, tweeted on Wednesday, September 9.The Wall Street Journal reported in August that the Cravings cookbook author, 34, and husband John Legend put their 8,500-square-foot property on the market for $23.95 million as they prepare to welcome

Hilary Swank is suing the board of trustees of the SAG-AFTRA health plan. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the 46-year-old actress revealed that she's taken the legal step because she's «truly exhausted by the way women’s ovarian and cyclical health issues continue to be treated by healthcare insurance companies.»«I have experienced it in my own life, and I continually read about it across social media and in the press,» she wrote.

Hilary Swank is suing the SAG/AFTRA Health Plan after being denied coverage for the treatment of ovarian cysts.

Hilary Swank has filed a lawsuit against the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan for allegedly denying her coverage for the treatment of ovarian cysts.

David Robb Labor EditorThe SAG-AFTRA Health Plan will be offering an 80% reduction in COBRA premiums for many participants who no will longer qualify for coverage starting October 1.Facing staggering deficits due to skyrocketing health care costs, the Plan announced last month that it will be raising premiums and earnings thresholds beginning January 1.

Hilary Swank has made a decision to seek legal action and sue SAG-AFTRA’s Health Plan.

Dave McNary Film ReporterFacing a barrage of criticism over eligibility cuts, the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan has announced it will be offering an 80% reduction in COBRA premiums for many participants who will no longer qualify for coverage starting Oct. 1More than 17,000 people have asked trustees of the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan to overturn recently announced changes that will cut eligibility for the plan on Jan.