Writers Strike Hits Four-Month Mark as Resolve on Both Sides Hardens, Complicating the Return to Negotiations

“Dancing With the Stars,” which was set to premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 26, as a result of the Hollywood writers strike.In a statement to Deadline, the two-time Emmy nominee and “Veep” alum said, “I am taking a pause from Dancing with the Stars until an agreement is made with the WGA.”“I was excited to join the show and did so under the impression that it was not a WGA show and fell under a different agreement,” the actor continued.“This morning when I was informed by my union, the WGA, that it is considered struck work I walked out of my rehearsal.

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have added a huge football pitch to their already incredible £3.5million Essex mansion.The Towie star - who is known for his love of the game - revealed he'd installed the large pitch, complete with perfectly-cut lawn lines, in the grounds of the new house he shares with wife Michelle, 36. Posting a video of himself having a kickabout, a topless Mark, also 36, was clearly thrilled at the latest addition to the property, which already boasts a cinema room and swimming pool.

Jennifer Hudson‘s show is being delayed.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent “The Jennifer Hudson Show” has pushed back its previously-planned premiere date and paused production amid backlash during the writers strike, Variety has learned. Jennifer Hudson’s talk show was supposed to premiere its new season on Monday, Sept. 18.

The Drew Barrymore Show producer CBS Media Ventures has released a statement in response to the backlash that both the show and the host Drew Barrymore have been receiving this week.

effect, but in early summer 2023, it seemed like was wearing —Meghan Markle included. Now, as summer draws to a close, the duchess is showing us how to transition our single-hue ensembles for fall.While in Dusseldorf, Germany, where she's supporting hubby Prince Harry's 6th annual Invictus Games, Markle sported several monochromatic ‘fits in fall-forward tones of cream, , and .

Keith Olbermann cursed out comedian Bill Maher after the HBO host said he would bring his show back amid the writers strike.Olbermann took to social media platform X Thursday to say, “F— you, Bill,” after Maher announced he would continue producing and airing episodes of HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher” while writers are still on strike against major industry studios.Maher made the announcement Wednesday on the platform, stating, “Real Time is coming back, unfortunately, sans writers or writing. It has been five months, and it is time to bring people back to work.”He added, “The writers have important issues that I sympathize with, and hope they are addressed to their satisfaction, but they are not the only people with issues, problems, and concerns.

Several talk shows are planning their returns despite the ongoing SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes.

The WGA has taken a swipe at Bill Maher after the comedian revealed he was bringing back HBO’s Real Time during the writers strike.

Drew Barrymore will no longer be hosting the 2023 National Book Awards.

“The Drew Barrymore Show” sustained striking members of the Writers Guild as it returned to the studio on Monday to film two episodes of the upcoming fourth season.

TikTok is blocking access to information about the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strikes, as writers have continued to strike for fair wages and better working conditions since early May.

This is Day 133 of the WGA strike and Day 60 of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Fran Drescher has been elected to a second term as president of SAG-AFTRA, as the union’s first studio strike in 43 years nears the two-month mark. Drescher was elected with 81.4% of the vote, defeating Maya Gilbert-Dunbar, who took 18.6%. Joely Fisher took 70.3% in her race for a second term as secretary-treasurer.

The Writers Guild told its members Friday that despite the united front the streamers and studios have shown in public during the guild’s 130-day strike, several of the legacy companies privately have expressed “both the desire and willingness to negotiate an agreement that adequately addresses writers’ issues.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are getting very friendly with some Hollywood royalty!

Renaissance tour at Los Angeles' SoFi stadium on Friday night with her mom and husband, and apparently had so much fun she went back for more on Monday, this time as part of her own three-member girl group with Kerry Washington and Kelly Rowland.Kerry Washington, Kelly Rowland, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.We know the Montecito resident loves a girls night, , etc.Monday night's concert was especially important to the BeyHive, as it fell on the “Formation” singer's 42nd birthday. Per Blue's mom's request, the crowd wore silver clothing and accessories, and Markle understood the assignment in a metallic skirt.

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Labor Day is more than a long weekend of beaches, barbecues and block parties. It’s a national celebration marking the economic and social contributions of American workers. How ironic, then, that SAG-AFTRA members are observing this 141st Labor Day on strike against a global industry that refuses to fairly recognize the contributions of the workers who power its economic success.

Rumours have been swirling about Meghan Markle looking to restart her acting career, and a new report from TMZ indicates that she’s also preparing to resurrect another project from her pre-royal life.

Meghan Markle‘s blog brand might be making a return!