WME and WGA Urged by Judge to Reach a Deal to End Writers’ Boycott

Celtic counterpart Gerry McCulloch's "fake news" claim to shreds after Saturday's derby win. Callum McGregor's own goal was the difference in the 1-0 home victory in Govan following a red card for visiting defender Nir Bitton.Pass to Paradise presenter McCulloch had branded the league leaders' title advantage "fake news" after Neil Lennon's side emerged 2-0 winners against Ross County at home last month.He said: "It's up to the boys here to do their own job.

Verizon and Hearst Television struck a deal overnight that will keep nine Hearst owned-and-operated stations including in Baltimore, Pittsburgh and the Boston area from going dark on Verizon Fios systems. No details were disclosed Friday on the new retransmission contract, which replaces the old one that was set to expire December 31.

After its Dec. 22 overture to make a deal to represent scribes for the first time in 20 months was denied by the Writers Guild of America,talent agency WME is claiming that the guild didn't counter its updated proposal before the rejection.

Chris Eldridge Bluegrass legend Tony Rice died on Christmas Day at age 69. To properly memorialize his prowess and spirit, Variety turned to one of his truest acolytes and a recognized contemporary great — Chris Eldridge, of Punch Brothers and Infamous Stringdusters fame (pictured above with Rice in 2001) — who penned the following tribute to his friend and mentor. Tony Rice was the greatest bluegrass guitar player to ever live.

Christmas to allow headteachers to roll out mass testing of children and staff.

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Tony Rice, a flatpicking guitarist considered one of the giants of bluegrass, has died at 69 on December 25, according to a Facebook post by his former label, Rounder Records.

Celtic should have hit Ross County for six after watching his team dominate in a 2-0 win at Parkhead. The Hoops took home all three points after fine goals from David Turnbull and Leigh Griffiths and they were denied several more after missed chances and good goalkeeping from Ross Laidlaw.

WME has sent the WGA a new proposal that would, if accepted by the guild, end the WGA’s 20-month boycott against the agency.

Celtic 's shackles as he declared it's given his stars a "huge psychological lift". The Parkhead side have turned their focus to a Premiership recovery mission after defeating Hearts in Sunday's Scottish Cup Final.They sit 16 points behind leaders Rangers having played three fewer games.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterWilliam Morris Endeavor is getting pummeled in its battle with the Writers Guild of America, and it does not appear that a federal judge is going to stop the bleeding.The uber agency asked Judge André Birotte Jr. last month to order an end to the 20-month writers’ boycott, which has caused agents and clients to flee to other firms.

Senate and House leaders announced an agreement on a nearly $900 billion Covid-19 relief package on Sunday that includes specific aid to struggling independent movie theaters and live entertainment venues.

Jacob Roloff’s wife, Isabel Sofia Rock, showed her support after he claimed he was molested as a child while filming Little People, Big World.“When Jacob and I started dating, I got a taste of what being in the public eye means,” the artist, 24, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, December 19.

Hollywood's bitter standoff is drawing to a close.CAA and the Writers Guild of America have made a deal to end a 20-month impasse and allow the firm to once again represent scribes. Additionally, the guild says that both sides with withdraw legal claims.

Deadline hears that CAA and WGA has reached agreement that will bring writer back into the agency fold.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorHBO Max is now available on PlayStation 5, Sony’s next-generation videogame console — which has been in scarce supply since it went on sale last month.News of the deal between WarnerMedia and Sony Interactive Entertainment to bring HBO Max to the PS5 comes a day after Comcast announced the rollout of the streaming app on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex.

Aberdeen in the pre-contract fight for Ross County striker Ross Stewart. United boss Micky Mellon is a big fan of the striker and has been on his wanted list since the start of the season.