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The bakery at the centre of a social media row with former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley has thanked supporters for their ‘solidarity’ over the matter.

In the wake of yesterday’s upbeat news that the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the WGA are heading back for talks this Friday, SAG-AFTRA’s Duncan Crabtree-Ireland says that as far as actors go, it’s still crickets from the producers.

Angelique Jackson SAG-AFTRA Foundation president Courtney B. Vance announced Wednesday that the nonprofit organization has raised more than $15 million for its emergency financial assistance program, thanks in large part to contributions from more than a dozen of Hollywood’s top-earning stars who’ve donated $1 million or more.

SAG-AFTRA responded to Sarah Silverman’s criticism over the union allowing certain projects to film amid its strike with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) over labor disputes.

Bradley Cooper‘s film Maestro is making a grand premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival next month…however, he won’t be in attendance.

While Viola Davis’ upcoming movie G20 reached a temporary agreement with SAG-AFTRA to continue filming, she is taking a step back amid the ongoing union strike.

Sophia Scorziello editor Viola Davis is stepping away from producing “G20,” announcing the decision in a statement signaling support for Hollywood’s ongoing strikes. Like over 100 other independent films, the upcoming action thriller received an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA to continue production through the ongoing actors strike. But Davis won’t move forward with filming, setting a precedent for A-list talent negotiating the prospect of continuing work as the actors’ guild and AMPTP wait to reach an agreement.

Dave Coulier’s new podcast, “Full House Rewind”, is stopping in its tracks amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.

Viola Davis is backing away from “G20” in a move that may put pressure on other A-listers.

Viola Davis is backing away from G20 in a move that may put pressure on other A-listers.The EGOT winner says she’s stepping away from the project even after the film got the SAG-AFTRA interim agreement necessary to start production. “I love this movie, but I do not feel that it would be appropriate for this production to move forward during the strike,” said the 57-year-old in a statement obtained by ET.

Viola Davis is making a difficult decision.

Brad Pitt is slamming the brakes on his upcoming Formula 1 racing film in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Brad Pitt is hitting the brakes on production of his upcoming Formula 1 racing movie.

A writer from The Witcher is facing backlash online.

Dave Coulier is pressing pause on his Full House Rewind podcast.

Sarah Silverman called out actors who are still working on Indie projects instead of showing solidarity with WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikers.

The Leonardo DiCaprio and Neelam Gill romance rumours continue.

Norman Lear feels like a kid again at 101. In an Instagram video marking his 101st birthday on Thursday, the legendary writer-producer addressed his followers, saying he’s “living in the moment” and “entering his second childhood” as he embarks on his next chapter.

The Locarno Film Festival has clarified the situation with regards to which invited  SAG-AFTRA members will be attending.

Mike Massa, a veteran Hollywood stuntman who’s credits include “Star Trek”, “The Italian Job” and doubling for Harrison Ford in the last two “Indiana Jones” movie, made a big impression during an Atlanta protest in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Snoop Dogg is showing his support for the SAG-AFTRA and WGA members who are on the picket line.

stunt coordinator, Mike Massa, is supporting the SAG-AFTRA strike in a fiery way.Massa was one of many members of Atlanta, Georgia's stunt community who gathered at Covert Camera Vehicles on Monday to show solidarity with Hollywood actors who have been on strike since July 13.Per WSB-TV, the group gathered at the site of the tracking vehicle company to express their concerns including stunt performer Elena Sanchez who read aloud to the crowd, «Eighty-seven percent of the 160,000 SAG-AFTRA members make less than $26,000 a year. Which means they do not qualify for health insurance.»Massa also stepped on stage, bringing the event to a close by lighting himself on fire.

Jeopardy!’s upcoming season is in question amid the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.

Jaden Thompson Snoop Dogg has announced the cancellation of his upcoming performances at the Hollywood Bowl, citing “uncertainty” amidst the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The concerts were set to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his 1993 debut studio album “Doggystyle,” produced by Dr. Dre.

UPDATED with details of cancelation: Snoop Dogg’s much-anticipated two-night Hollywood Bowl engagement to mark the 30th anniversary of his career-making Doggystyle album was officially canceled today, with the artist citing the ongoing strikes by writers and actors. Snoop has repeatedly demonstrated his support for striking actors and writers.

Selome Hailu “Jeopardy!’s” Tournament of Champions has a bigger problem on its hands than trivia this year. Starting with a Reddit post made on Friday by 13-time “Jeopardy!” winner Ray Lalonde, several prominent contestants have pledged not to return to the series to compete in the Tournament of Champions in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America, as the series employs WGA members.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has landed a “historic” tentative agreement with UPS to avert a major labor strike.

Actors and writers of Us‘ favorite shows and movies have been reuniting on the picket lines amid the historic WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike.

A woman has been called out for her behaviour towards her sister and her husband ahead of her wedding.

Good afternoon Insiders, it’s been quite the week as the ripples of the SAG strike continue to be felt around the world. Max Goldbart here with the roundup. And you can sign up here.

Succession star Brian Cox has said the actors strike will “affect British Equity far worse than it will probably affect SAG-AFTRA.”

Brian Cox and “Catastrophe’s” Rob Delaney were among the speakers at the London rally, along with “The Pact” and “Alex Rider” star Rakie Ayola, Equity general secretaries Paul W. Fleming and Lynda Rooke and Bectu boss Philippa Childs. Actors in attendance included “Mission: Impossible 7” actors Simon Pegg and Hayley Atwell, “No Time to Die” star Naomie Harris, David Oyelowo, Andy Serkis, “The Crown’s” Imelda Staunton, “Downton Abbey” actors Jim Carter and Penelope Wilton.

Some of Britain’s top stars including Brian Cox, Imelda Staunton and Simon Pegg are taking to the streets of London this afternoon in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA cause.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International “Succession” star Brian Cox and “Catastrophe’s” Rob Delaney are among the confirmed speakers at a London rally in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike. U.K. actors union Equity revealed plans earlier this week for two major demonstrations on Friday in solidarity with the actors strike. Twin rallies will take place at noon local time in London’s Leicester Square and in Manchester’s Media City. Speakers so far scheduled for the London rally include Cox and Delaney as well as “The Pact” and “Alex Rider” star Rakie Ayola, Equity general secretaries Paul W. Fleming and Lynda Rooke, and Bectu boss Philippa Childs. Member of Parliament John McDonnell is also set to speak.

EXCLUSIVE: “We are not going to have the UK used as a backdoor to undermine SAG-AFTRA’s dispute,” the leader of UK actors union Equity has declared.

Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone have scotched plans to pick up a prestigious honor at Outfest, the Los Angeles LGBTQIA+ film festival, and it’s all down to the actors strike.