Senators Urge Paycheck Protection For Digital News Orgs In Letter Backed By WGA East & AFL-CIO’s Dept. Of Professional Employees

David Robb Labor EditorWith newsrooms across the country reeling from the loss of advertising revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and vowing to become more racially sensitive and inclusive during the ongoing nationwide social justice movement, the WGA East and Slate have agreed to launch a work-share program and new editorial guidelines for the online magazine’s editorial and podcast staffs in New York, California and Washington, D.C.The work-share program will allow management to cut

Earlier this month, NASCAR banned the Confederate flag from its racing events due to its controversial origins, while protesters have been calling for the removal of Confederate statues.

David Robb Labor EditorThe Big 3 talent agencies have won another skirmish in their ongoing legal battle with the WGA over packaging fees – this time over a protective order they proposed that would prohibit the guilds’ in-house lawyers from having access to certain confidential financial and business records that the agencies have agreed to turn over during the discovery phase of the case.Before Wednesday’s ruling, agencies WME, CAA and UTA had expressed concerns that the guilds’ in-house

Ruth Wilson, Cush Jumbo, and Rosamund Pike are in talks to star in the Take That movie 'Greatest Days'. The upcoming film is based off the musical, 'The Band', which focuses on the life of fangirls, with songs by the British boy band featured throughout.

Ruth Wilson, Cush Jumbo and Rosamund Pike are in negotiations to star in Greatest Days, the film adaptation of the stage musical The Band. Sierra/Affinity is shopping the music-driven project about the English boy band Take That to international buyers starting at the Cannes virtual market.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: Ruth Wilson (The Affair), Cush Jumbo (The Good Fight), and Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) are in negotiations to star in Greatest Days, the film adaptation of the hit stage musical The Band, about record-breaking UK pop group Take That.Sierra/Affinity has come on board to handle international sales on the film and will be introducing it for the first time at this week’s Cannes virtual market.

Another day, another opportunity for Chris Brown to flirt with his baby mama on social media! Ammika Harris shared a video on Instagram in which she was showing off her dance moves and her man could not help but rave about her.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorDays after local politicians and the MPA trumpeted that Georgia is reopening its busy film and TV production sector, the future of its lucrative tax credit incentive program suddenly appears cloudy.

Mikhail Prokhorov looks to unload the more than 13,000-seat arena.First reported by Bloomberg, Prokhorov's Onexim Sports and Entertainment is allegedly seeking investors to take over the home arena for the National Hockey League's New York Islanders.

David Robb Labor EditorCreators and showrunners aren’t mentioned in the industry’s protocols for the safe reopening of TV production, but they’ll play key roles in on-set safety, according to leaders of the WGA East.“There have been some rumors going around that the protocols aim to exclude creators, showrunners and writer/producers from set.

Also Read: Spectrum Delays 'LA's Finest' Season 2 Premiere Amid Police ProtestsThe guild’s announcement comes as police unions have come under scrutiny among labor organizers. Police unions have stood as a core element of municipal governments as they lead negotiations on officer pay and often have a major say in the shaping of city budgets.

David Robb Labor EditorThe WGA East is calling on the AFL-CIO to disaffiliate with the International Union of Police Associations, a labor organization that represents more than 100,000 police officers around the country.

Larsa Pippen is soaking up the last few days of spring and getting ready for summer! The stunning mother-of-four, 45, took to her Instagram account on June 7 and showed off her trim bikini body in a new post. In the image, Larsa took a mirror selfie, putting her strong core and toned arms and legs on full display while rocking a peach colored bikini, courtesy of White Fox.

By Ted Johnson

Iggy Pop has called on Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott to co-sponsor the proposed Big Cat Public Safety Act to protect tigers and other big cat species from animal abuse.

Brie and Nikki Bella used this week's episode of The Bellas Podcast to join the nationwide conversation currently happening about racism, and more specifically, George Floyd's tragic death. Brie prefaced the discussion by acknowledging that while she and her twin sister typically keep the podcast "fun and upbeat," they wanted to address what's happening.  "This whole racism situation in America...a lot of it has been affecting me, but George Floyd, that one really got me," Brie said.

By David Robb

Tiffany Trump can’t win. The 26-year-old daughter of President Donald Trump tried to peacefully take part in the Blackout Tuesday social media demonstration on June 2.

The offices of the LGBTQ labor group Pride At Work were not damaged by a fire at the AFL-CIO building near the White House that was started Sunday night by looters who broke away from demonstrators protesting the death of black Minneapolis resident George Floyd last week at the hands of a white police officer, according to an AFL-CIO spokesperson.