SAG-AFTRA Cancels Friday Pickets in L.A. and New York Due to ‘Potential Safety Concerns’

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Hollywood is all about sweeping storytelling, and the tale of the Egyptian Theatre is as stirring as any Golden Age epic. Movie stars, earthquakes, dinosaurs, elephants, hidden tunnels — the Hollywood Boulevard movie palace has seen it all. Now the theater’s new owner Netflix, along with partner American Cinematheque, is ready to unspool the next reel of its 101-year long career, with a meticulously-executed rebuild.

Gregg Goldstein It seems you can’t aim a camera in New York or New Jersey these days without seeing a studio space that’s brand new, under construction or in the works. Did you miss the Oct. 24 groundbreaking ceremony for the $350 million Sunset Pier 94 Studios, Manhattan’s first purpose-built studio campus with six soundstages totaling 85,000 square feet, opening in midtown in late 2025? No worries — there’s another on Nov.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter A rainy day in Manhattan didn’t stop hundreds of “Friends” fans from braving the downpour to honor Matthew Perry, who died on Saturday at age 54. People of all ages and backgrounds gathered by the “Friends” building in New York’s West Village to pay their respects to Perry and pose for pictures outside of the show’s iconic apartment. Despite the dreary weather, dozens of flower bouquets and handmade signs with phrases like “the one where we all lost a friend” were piled on the southwest corner of Bedford and Grove near the cozy neighborhood restaurant The Little Owl.

Andrew Cuomo is blaming cancel culture for his 2021 political downfall.

Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer, Jon Stewart, Rachel Bloom and Stephen Colbert are among the performers set for Next For Autism’s annual Night of Too Many Stars comedy event in New York City in December.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music News arrived gradually of the Rolling Stones’ special celebration in New York of their new album, “Hackney Diamonds.” First it was a “Rolling Stones event on the evening of Oct. 19,” then it was an album-release party, and then rumors spread that they were going to perform “a couple of songs, but with the boys, you never know” (yes, the person quoted actually called them “the boys”).

Coachella headliner Bad Bunny has announced his 2024 “Most Wanted” tour on Instagram, a week after the release of his fifth solo album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.

Rauw Alejandro and Bruna Marquezine seem like the perfect fit for their latest commercial. The Puerto Rican singer and the Brazilian actress and model were spotted on set for Carolina Herrera in New York City on Monday, October 16, and their on-screen chemistry appeared effortlessly natural.They were all smiles as they danced and made the vision of the shoot come to life.Of course, with a newly single Alejandro, who called off his engagement with Rosalia in March, and a beautiful Marquezine, fans are curious if sparks were flying.Lenny Kravitz rocks out and off-roads to his latest funky track, ‘TK421’Rosalía’s creative way to still use her engagement ring despite her split from Rauw AlejandroEXCLUSIVE: Diddy says Kim Porter visited his dreams while making ‘The Love Album: Off the Grid’Born on August 4, 1995, in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, Marquezine gained fame in Brazil for her acting career.

Kelly Clarkson wanted a “fresh start” following her divorce from Brandon Blackstock — and New York City seemed to be the perfect place.The “Breakaway” singer, 41, opened up about her recent move to relocate “The Kelly Clarkson Show” during an interview with USA Today.“I’ll be real honest: I thought I was making a horrible decision,” Clarkson said. “I knew I needed a fresh start and couldn’t be in L.A. I really wanted to be in Montana, but you can’t really do a show from there quite yet.

It’s been nearly three weeks since SAG-AFTRA‘s talks with the video game industry broke off, but a power-up is on the horizon. The union said today that negotiations for a new Interactive Media Agreement will continue. But as for when — stay tuned.

SAG-AFTRA Chief Negotiator and National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland is very happy with Taylor Swift and not so happy with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.

With arguably even more crowds in its second day, New York Comic-Con saw a beefed-up presence from New York’s finest due to ex-Hamas leader Khaled Mashal’s call for a “day of jihad” today.

In an interview of the Today show this morning, SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher called the AMPTP’s walk out on strike negotiations this week “wrong,” “unfair,” and “disrespectful.”

Amidst calls for a day of protest by Islamic leaders, SAG-AFTRA has canceled plans to picket on Friday in Los Angeles and New York.

A British Airways flight from London to Tel Aviv has been diverted due to “safety” concerns. The flight was due to arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel at 3.05pm this afternoon but the airline has made the decision to return the aircraft to Heathrow.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor John Tilley, a longtime distribution exec and advocate for independent film at companies including United Artists Classics, Cinevista and Strand, who was instrumental in introducing the films of Pedro Almodovar to U.S. audiences, died Sunday in New York City. He was 75.

“near catastrophic car chase.”The couple jetted off to the Big Apple to talk with US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and “Today” show co-host Carson Daly for their Archewell Foundation Parents’ Summit Tuesday.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be attending the event at Hudson Yards to honor World Mental Health Day.The summit is hosted by Project Healthy Minds and is a platform for families who want to build a safer online world for children and teens.The “Suits” star, 42, and the Invictus Games founder, 39, will participate in a conversation hosted by Daly.Harry and Markle were photographed in their car as the vehicle drove up to the loading dock garage entrance of the Equinox Hotel in NYC.Just before heading to the hotel, Markle and Harry stopped by the Marcy Lab School in Brooklyn at around 9:30 a.m.They met with both students and administrators, even sharing a few laughs and talking with the children about their schoolwork.The visit is the royal couple’s first event in New York after attending the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Awards in May.Harry and Markle appeared at the ceremony alongside her mother, Doria Ragland.

Ariana Grande is moving on. According to new reports, her relationship with her new boyfriend Ethan Slater has been growing more serious, with the two living in an apartment together in New York. Scooter Braun drama: Why Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Idina Menzel and J Balvin split from managerAriana Grande officially files for divorce; will reportedly cut a check to Dalton GomezA post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande)The couple, who met on the set of “Wicked” last December, appears to have relocated full time in New York city.

“near catastrophic car chase” this past May.The couple will be heading to Manhattan for World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 for their Archewell Foundation’s first-ever in-person event, People reported today.The organization is set to host “The Archewell Foundation Parents’ Summit: Mental Wellness in a Digital Age” — a platform for families who want to build a “safer online world for children and teens,” according to the publication.The event will showcase parents “who have experienced tragic loss connected to their child’s social media use.”The “Suits” star, 42, and the Invictus Games founder, 39, will participate in a conversation hosted by Carson Daly.The summit’s visit is the royal couple’s first event in New York after attending the Ms.

EXCLUSIVE: Scott Bakula will return to the New York stage this winter in an Off Broadway, world premiere production of the new musical The Connector, conceived and directed by Daisy Prince with music and lyrics by Tony winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade) and a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman.