Tennessee Governor Signs ELVIS Act To Bolster AI Protections For Artists’ Voices And Likenesses

Religious Freedom Restoration Act” passed on a party-line vote in Iowa’s GOP-led Legislature, with all Republican lawmakers voting in favor of it.Reynolds signed the measure at a private event hosted by The Family Leader, a conservative Christian organization opposed to LGBTQ rights. She also sought to justify her actions by claiming those with conservative religious beliefs are a persecuted group.

Gillian Anderson, the star of Netflix’s new drama Scoop, has opened up about the “guilt” she felt early on her career, when she returned to work on sci-fi series The X-Files just ten days after giving birth. Speaking on NBC's TODAY show, Gillian revealed she felt “pressured” to return to the cult show which propelled her to megastardom following the birth of her first child, a daughter named Piper, back in 1994.

We don’t know about you, but we love nothing more than switching up our perfume as the seasons change. Just like the momentous moment of packing away those bulky winter coats and bringing out your spring wardrobe, switching up heavier perfumes for lighter floral ones officially heralds the start of the sunny season. If there’s one person who knows the power of a good perfume it’s Molly-Mae Hague, who has amassed a pretty impressive collection over the years.

Emmerdale fans are convinced Ella Forster has an existing link to the village as they also demanded Liam Cavanagh ditch her for Chas Dingle. The character, played by former Coronation Street star Paula Lane, was first introduced to the ITV soap earlier this year during a veterinary ball.

Add Kristen Stewart to the list of actors you won’t see in a Marvel movie anytime soon.

Olly Alexander, the UK’s Eurovision contestant, to boycott the song contest in solidarity with Palestine.The push was put forward to the singer, actor and Years & Years vocalist via an open letter, which was published by Queers For Palestine.In the letter – which can be read in full here – the signatories urge the musician to boycott the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest due to the inclusion of Israel. “By refusing to expel Israel from the competition, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is providing cultural cover and endorsement for the catastrophic violence that Israel has unleashed on Palestinians,” it reads.“At a time when accountability is so urgently needed, Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision would enable and cover up its war crimes and crimes against humanity,” it continues.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and other unions representing film and TV writers and journalists sent a letter to Congress Thursday urging protections for their industries in any legislation regarding Artificial Intelligence. Addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the letter was co-signed by the NewsGuild-CWA, Writers Guild of America East (WGAE), Writers Guild of America West (WGAW), and National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET-CWA).

Giovanni Pernice was supported at one of his latest shows by one of his former Strictly Come Dancing partners after he addressed his most recent partnership with Amanda Abbington which came to an abrupt end during the 2023 series.

BBC Strictly professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has received support from his old Strictly partner during the ongoing controversy with Amanda Abbington. Former Sherlock actress Amanda, 52, claimed she got PTSD after dancing with 33 year old Italian Giovanni on Strictly Come Dancing last year, leaving the show for "medical reasons".Then, it emerged that the mother of two got a "big name lawyer" to retrieve her practice videos from the BBC.

Riley Strain‘s family is speaking out for the first time since his death was confirmed.

Dakota Johnson is enjoying a day out with a longtime friend.

Sue Radford, mum and star of 22 Kids and Counting, has confessed that she rarely gets to chat with her husband Noel due to the demands of looking after their massive family. Sue, 48, is the head of the Radford family - also known as the biggest in the UK - and is featured on the Channel 5 programme 22 Kids And Counting.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SAG-AFTRA announced Friday that members have ratified new three-year contracts for voice actors who work on animated TV shows. The deals addressed the same concerns that fueled last year’s 118-day actors’ strike, notably artificial intelligence, which many actors fear will replace their jobs. As with the live-action agreement, the animation deals do not forbid the use of AI.

WKRN News 2.“As the technology landscape evolves with artificial intelligence, I thank the General Assembly for its partnership in creating legal protection for our best-in-class artists and songwriters.”The #ELVISact is Law in TN!

Police say the body of Riley Strain has been found in the Cumberland River in Nashville.

A candidate in the right wing party set by Nigel Farage has been sacked after claiming Scotland is like a “turd that won’t flush”.

New police bodycam footage from the USA shows a 22-year-old chatting briefly with a cop the night he went missing.

Luke Bryan‘s bar in Nashville has come under investigation after a college student went missing from there last week. Now, officials in Tennessee are concerned that 22-year-old Riley Strain might have been overserved alcohol before he was booted from the bar without his friends.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic CMA Fest has announced its lineup for the festival’s 2024 edition, taking place in Nashville June 6-9, and as usual, the roster for the nightly stadium shows is a who’s who of recent country charttoppers and awards contenders, with Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson foremost among the newer crop of headliners. The names gracing the Nissan Stadium main stage lineup aren’t entirely that fresh.

Celebrity Big Brother contestant Louis Walsh has ignited a ramped-up war of words with X Factor breakouts Jedward, with the identical twin singers accusing Walsh of forcing them to give one of his PR workers £70,000 ($89,500).