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Actors union SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative deal to end monthslong strike

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing approximately 160,000 actors, reached a tentative deal on Wednesday with major TV and movie studios -- a deal that could end a strike launched more than three months ago.
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Angus Cloud’s mother recalls ‘Euphoria’ actor’s final moments

In a heartfelt new interview, Angus Cloud's mother, Lisa Cloud, shared fond memories of her son and the final moments leading up to his tragic passing on July 31. While reminiscing in Angus's graffiti-adorned bedroom, Lisa described him as "beautiful and creative," cherishing his love for his ...
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New Gallup poll says “overwhelming majority” of Americans back striking actors, writers

As the dual Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes against the studios continue, grinding Hollywood production to a halt in the process, those picketers can take comfort in a new Gallup poll. According to the company's annual "Work and Education" ...
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Octavia Spencer remembers “actor’s actor” Ron Cephas Jones in ‘Variety’ guest column

In a guest column in Variety, Oscar winner Octavia Spencer remembered Ron Cephas Jones, who died at 66 years old on Saturday, August 19. Spencer called him, "one of the most skilled actors I've ever worked with," adding, "To be in ...
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SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher rallies striking actors with New York City picket line appearances

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher took New York City by storm on Thursday, August 3, making multiple appearances at picket lines to rally striking actors. To cheers, Drescher took to the podium at the picket line outside of HBO’s New York offices. According to video of ...
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Seth MacFarlane donates a million bucks to help struggling actors amid strike

Family Guy and American Dad creator Seth MacFarlane has donated $1 million to The Entertainment Community Fund, the charity dedicated to actors who are struggling financially. The organization notes that with the addition of MacFarlane's gift, the group formerly known as The Actors Fund has ...
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‘Arrow’ vet Stephen Amell catches arrows from fellow SAG-AFTRA actors for saying he “does not support striking”

Actor Stephen Amell, famous from CW's so-called Arrow-verse of superhero shows and now on the STARZ wrestling show Heels, has taken a heel turn of his own, in the eyes of those supporting the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild strikes. While speaking at a fan Q&A ...
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Snoop Dogg cancels Hollywood Bowl show, stands in solidarity with actors and writers strike

Snoop Dogg has officially canceled his highly-anticipated two-night performance at the Hollywood Bowl. On Tuesday, the "Gin and Juice" rapper's cut the cord on the performance, which commemorates the 30th anniversary of his career-defining album Doggystyle, citing the ongoing strikes by writers and actors as the reason behind the ...
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‘Barry’ alum Stephen Root explains why actors are ready to strike

Hollywood actors and studios are trying to come to a deal in order to avoid a strike -- last week they extended talks until July 12. So what's going to happen? Stephen Root, star of Barry and the upcoming Freeform animated comedy Praise Petey, and he tells ABC Audio ...
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Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Louis-Dreyfus among 300+ actors signing letter to SAG-AFTRA stating they’re ‘prepared to strike.’

Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are among more than three hundred high profile actors who signed a letter on Tuesday, June 27, urging SAG-AFTRA leadership to take a hard line in the negotiations for a new film and TV contract with the Alliance of Motion ...
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