WGA Congratulates DGA On Its Deal; Says Strike Will Continue & That Its Bargaining Positions “Remain The Same”

did lose the Civil War, at the time, the Union was led by President Lincoln’s Republican Party, while the pro-slavery Southern states were Democrats. The shift in party platforms was helped along when Harry Truman introduced a pro-civil rights platform in 1948, which led to several Democrats abandoning the party to become the “Dixiecrats.” Meanwhile, the Republican Party employed what became known as the “Southern Strategy” to appeal to white voters by amplifying racism.

Halyna Hutchins was tragically killed on the set of in October 2021 when the prop gun Alec Baldwin was holding suddenly discharged, striking and killing the cinematographer and injuring director Joel Souza. In the months since tragedy struck in New Mexico, lawsuits were filed, criminal charges were filed — then dropped, for Baldwin — and allegations were made, including that the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, consumed alcohol and smoked marijuana during filming of the Western.Then, on June 22, 2023 prosecutors filed a new charge against Gutierrez-Reed: tampering with evidence.

striking members of the WGA that if they respect the picket on the New York production, “they’ll be blackballed in Murphy-land.” Leight, the former showrunner for “Law and Order: Criminal Intent” and “In Treatment” and the current WGA East strike captain, wrote that the Emmy-winning horror series’ twelfth season was filming in Midtown, Manhattan on 52nd Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. The WGA scheduled a picket of this location from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.

McKinley Franklin editor New York City will light up pink Wednesday in honor of the 25th anniversary of “Sex and the City” and the upcoming second season of “And Just Like That.” At sunset, several iconic New York City buildings (including the Empire State Building, Javits Center, One Bryant Park, One World Trade Center and Pier 17) will glisten a pink shade to celebrate the series and its offshoot. As such a prominent piece of “Sex and the City,” New York City plays an integral part in the legacy of the show. Max’s followup, “And Just Like That,” was developed and executive produced Michael Patrick King, alongside executive producers John Melfi, Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon. Season 2 of the series debuts with two episodes on Thursday, June 22. 

Darius Rucker is not worried by the emergence of artificial intelligence and its potential threat to songwriters, explaining that he'll continue to write music for himself. However, the singer-songwriter does find the technology to be off-putting in a larger context.

Bruce Willis was celebrated by his wife Emma Heming Willis and ex-wife Demi Moore with touching tributes this weekend on the first Father’s Day since his dementia diagnosis.The action star’s family issued a statement in March 2022 announcing that he was set to retire from the profession as he battled aphasia. Earlier this year, they then revealed that his condition had progressed to frontotemporal dementia.“While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis,” more shared in a statement at the time.The Die Hard actor’s family have now shared new tributes in honour of Willis for Father’s Day this weekend (June 18).

Tommy Lee’s wife isn’t “the love of his life” — and she knows it!

Prince William, Eric Decker and more famous dads were showered with love on Father’s Day 2023.

Holly Willoughby has shared a rare photograph of her dad, Brian, in celebration of Father's Day. The 42 year old ITV star shared the sweet snap of her dad, who celebrated 46 years of marriage to her mum Linda this year, on social media. Speaking to her 8.3 million Instagram followers, Holly penned an emotional caption about how lucky she is to have her dad.

Young Prince William and Prince Harry were seen with their father, King Charles, in a sweet throwback snap shared by the Royal Family to celebrate Father's Day on Sunday.The Princes are in their early teens in the photograph, which looks like it could have been taken at Balmoral, the Royals' Scottish estate, frequented yearly by them over the past century or more. King Charles – then Prince Charles – could be seen donning a kilt, which is traditional Scottish dress, with a green jumper, socks and a sporran.

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Prosecutors have responded to Rust defendant Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s attempt to have her involuntary manslaughter charge dropped in the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, saying the indie Western’s armorer “has a history of reckless conduct that has resulted in loss of human life and it is in the public interest that she finally be held accountable.”

Halyna Hutchins was tragically killed on the set of in October 2021 when the prop gun Alec Baldwin was holding suddenly discharged, striking and killing the cinematographer and injuring director Joel Souza. In the months since tragedy struck in New Mexico, lawsuits were filed, criminal charges were filed — then dropped — and allegations were made, the latest of which include claims that the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, consumed alcohol and smoked marijuana during filming of the Western film.According to, prosecutors claimed Gutierrez-Reed likely was hungover when she loaded the prop gun with a «live bullet.» The outlet cited a court filing by prosecutors in which they claimed witnesses told investigators that Gutierrez-Reed «was drinking heavily and smoking marijuana in the evenings during the shooting of .»«It is likely that Defendant Gutierrez was hung over when she inserted a live bullet into a gun that she knew was going to be used at some point by an actor while filming a shooting scene with other actors and crew members,» prosecutors said in the filing in response to a May motion by Gutierrez-Reed's attorneys to dismiss an indictment against her.In response to the prosecutor's claims, Gutierrez-Reed's attorney, Jason Bowles, tells ET, «The prosecution has so mishandled this case and the case is so weak that they are now resorting to character assassination tactics to further taint the jury pool.

interview published Thursday, he explains that even if it’s a temporary break from the industry, he wants to move to a foreign village and lead a quieter life of cooking and gardening with his wife Robin Dearden.“For the last 24 years, Robin has led her life holding onto my tail. She’s been the plus one, she’s been the wife of a celebrity. She’s had to pivot and adjust her life based on mine.

TalkTV host Piers Morgan weighed in on the latest updates in the Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby saga on Monday night, claiming that the latter was in an "impossible position" as she returned to work today (5 June). Holly, 42, had been absent from This Morning since her former co-worker Phillip, 61, stepped down after 21 years with immediate effect last month.

Piers Morgan has said Holly Willoughby was left in an "impossible position" as she returned to This Morning following Phillip Schofield's departure. The former Good Morning Britain host says Holly's hardest problem now will be finding Phil's replacement. It comes after the This Morning star returned to work for the first time since Phillip quit the show and ITV after admitting to an affair with a younger colleague.

A judge approved a settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit between Alec Baldwin and the family of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah has written an emotional letter, recalling the first signs of her father’s declining health.Back in February, it was announced that the Die Hard star had frontotemporal dementia. The condition is an uncommon type of dementia that causes problems with behaviour and language, caused by gradual changes and damage in the brain.

Sex and the City will appear on season two of And Just Like That…, and not just in text form.Kim Cattrall is coming back. reported on May 31 that the fan favorite character will make her return in the season two finale—but only for one scene.

Angelique Jackson Grammy winner Erykah Badu has joined the all-star ensemble for Netflix’s feature adaptation of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.” The singer-songwriter (“What Men Want”) will make a cameo, delivering “her soulful sound and eclectic style” with musical performances in the film,” starring Oscar winner Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington. Jackson and Washington reprise their roles from the highly successful Broadway revival of Wilson’s play, which recently received two Tony Award nominations (best revival of a play and best performance by an actor in a featured role in a play for Jackson).