WGA Postpones Negotiations For New Film & TV Contract Amid Coronavirus Shutdown

By Matt Donnelly

Emily Ratajkowski is risking it all to get out from the confines of her New York City apartment amid a strong push by health care professionals and local and national government officials to keep folks at home while minimizing the spread of the novel coronavirus. The model and entrepreneur was spotted on Wednesday as she arrived at John F.

By David Robb

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are stepping up once again for an important cause. Two weeks after the Hollywood couple donated $1 million to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada, the famous duo is giving back once again.

As concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic grow, Cynthia Bailey is revealing whether she plans to delay her upcoming nuptials to fiancé Mike Hill. The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member previously settled on a wedding date of October 10, 2020, but says those plans are now up in the air amid the ongoing global health crisis.

Actress Fran Drescher took some shots at capitalism and expressed her support for a "general strike" amid the national shutdown brought upon by the coronavirus outbreak. The former "Nanny" star took to Twitter on Tuesday and agreed with another Twitter user who blasted the "wealthy owners of capital" who take advantage of labor.

At a time when most weddings— as well as most other festive, large-group gatherings— are being put on hold and postponed until later in the year, a partner at ICM Partners and head of literary departmentHrishi Desai and his new bride,licensed clinical social worker and therapist Justine Roach, did not let coronavirus concerns shut down their big day.

Lady Gaga has decided to postpone the release of her forthcoming album, “Chromatica,” for now.

Jeremy Renner says he is lighter in the pockets amid the coronavirus outbreak, which has since frozen various industries and driven Hollywood to a grinding halt. As the novel virus continues to spread across the globe, the “Avengers” actor recently requested a reduction in his child support payments to his ex-wife, Canadian actress and artist Sonni Pacheco, according to multiple outlets.

Bosses at streaming giant Netflix are doing their bit to help those in the TV and film industry who have lost work because of the coronavirus pandemic with a $100 million (£86 million) support fund.

Paradigm is cutting back as the industry has ground nearly to a halt amid the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to anticipated layoffs of about a hundred or more of its 600-plus employees, The Hollywood Reporter also has learned that payroll will be reduced for those who remain at the company.

Martin McDonagh’s “Hangmen” will not resume performances on Broadway, the play’s backers said on Friday. The show, which was expected to be a major contender at the Tony Awards, never officially opened. It was still in previews when a decision was made to close all New York City theaters last week in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Paradigm is cutting back as the industry has ground nearly to a halt amid the coronavirus pandemic.In addition to anticipated layoffs of about a hundred or more of its 600-plus employees, The Hollywood Reporter also has learned that payroll will be reduced for those who remain at the company.CEO Sam Gores broke the news in an agency-wide Zoom call this morning, and a second call with department heads was to follow.

The Metropolitan Opera laid off many of its employees, including its musicians and chorus in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown.

Roommates, most of the country is dealing with self-quarantines, lockdowns and social distancing, which can quickly give you cabin fever with an urge to get out. In effort to offer some friendly entertainment, Trevor Noah decided to serenade New York City from his balcony—and let’s just say it didn’t exactly go well.