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SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Extend Contract Talks as Hollywood Awaits New Deal
FILM
SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Extend Contract Talks as Hollywood Awaits New Deal
Negotiations between the actors' union and major studios move into the week of March 9, 2026, while a strict media blackout remains in effect.
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Ben Stiller Blasts White House Over Movie Clips in Military Strike Video
CULTURE
Ben Stiller Blasts White House Over Movie Clips in Military Strike Video
The "JUSTICE THE AMERICAN WAY" video features scenes from Tropic Thunder and anime alongside real U.S. military footage, sparking a massive Hollywood backlash.
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Musicians vs. Machines: AFM Rallies for AI Safeguards as Industry Fears Grow
BUSINESS
Musicians vs. Machines: AFM Rallies for AI Safeguards as Industry Fears Grow
The American Federation of Musicians takes on the AMPTP to secure streaming residuals and labor protections against AI-generated content.
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Paramount Global Debt Hits Junk Status After $110 Billion WBD Merger
BUSINESS
Paramount Global Debt Hits Junk Status After $110 Billion WBD Merger
Fitch Ratings and S&P Global downgrade the media giant to BB+ as the combined company grapples with a staggering $79 billion debt load following its Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
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Sterling K. Brown’s ‘Paradise’ Takes the Throne as Hulu’s #1 Series
TV
Sterling K. Brown’s ‘Paradise’ Takes the Throne as Hulu’s #1 Series
The Dan Fogelman thriller secures the top spot in the U.S. and #2 worldwide, outperforming ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘The Pitt.’
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Regulators Sound Alarm on $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
BUSINESS
Regulators Sound Alarm on $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The Department of Justice and California's Attorney General Rob Bonta are actively scrutinizing the proposed acquisition, citing concerns over market consolidation, consumer impact, and potential job
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"Dallas" Star and 1980s Supermodel Annabel Schofield Dies at 62
TV
"Dallas" Star and 1980s Supermodel Annabel Schofield Dies at 62
The British icon, best known as Laurel Ellis on the CBS soap opera, passed away in Los Angeles after a long battle with cancer.
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"They Knew What They Were Doing": E! Premieres Explosive "Dirty Rotten Scandals" Docuseries
TV
"They Knew What They Were Doing": E! Premieres Explosive "Dirty Rotten Scandals" Docuseries
The new multi-part investigative series explores allegations of exploitation and harassment behind the scenes of "The Dr. Phil Show," "America’s Next Top Model," and more.
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The Eagle Is Soaring: 'Scrubs' Reboot Premiere Rakes In 11.36 Million Viewers
TV
The Eagle Is Soaring: 'Scrubs' Reboot Premiere Rakes In 11.36 Million Viewers
Zach Braff and Donald Faison lead ABC to its biggest comedy debut in over a year as the revival shatters records on Hulu and Disney+.
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The $196 Billion Takeover: Retail Media Set to Dethrone TV Ads by 2026
BUSINESS
The $196 Billion Takeover: Retail Media Set to Dethrone TV Ads by 2026
Retail media investment is expected to reach $196.7 billion this year as brands shift budgets from traditional television to commerce-driven digital channels.
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SAG-AFTRA Demands AI Protections as Hollywood Contract Talks Heat Up
BUSINESS
SAG-AFTRA Demands AI Protections as Hollywood Contract Talks Heat Up
National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland pushes for digital replica guardrails before the June 30, 2026 deadline.
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Oscar Race Shaken Up: ‘Sinners’ Challenges Frontrunner ‘One Battle After Another’
AWARDS
Oscar Race Shaken Up: ‘Sinners’ Challenges Frontrunner ‘One Battle After Another’
Ryan Coogler’s thriller gains momentum following the Actor Awards as Conan O'Brien prepares to host the 98th Academy Awards on March 15.
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Seth Rogen Honors Catherine O’Hara in Emotional Posthumous Actor Awards Win
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Seth Rogen Honors Catherine O’Hara in Emotional Posthumous Actor Awards Win
The comedy legend won Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series for Apple TV+’s ‘The Studio’ following her passing in January.
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Harrison Ford Honored With SAG Life Achievement Award: 'It Feels a Little Early'
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Harrison Ford Honored With SAG Life Achievement Award: 'It Feels a Little Early'
The 83-year-old icon accepted the 61st SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award from Woody Harrelson during a star-studded ceremony on March 1, 2026.
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Hemsworth on L.A. Move: "Greatest Decision" as City's Production Plummets 21% in Q4 2025
CULTURE
Hemsworth on L.A. Move: "Greatest Decision" as City's Production Plummets 21% in Q4 2025
Actor Chris Hemsworth revealed on the 'SmartLess' podcast that moving his family from Los Angeles was his 'greatest decision,' citing paparazzi and limited filming opportunities amidst a significant
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Oliver 'Power' Grant, Wu-Tang Clan's Business Visionary, Dies at 52
MUSIC
Oliver 'Power' Grant, Wu-Tang Clan's Business Visionary, Dies at 52
The influential executive producer and founder of the iconic Wu Wear brand, credited with shaping the group's empire, passed away on February 23, 2026.
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BAFTA and BBC Apologize After Racial Slur Mars Awards Ceremony; Judge Resigns
AWARDS
BAFTA and BBC Apologize After Racial Slur Mars Awards Ceremony; Judge Resigns
A racial slur targeting Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo at the recent BAFTA Awards has led to apologies from BAFTA and the BBC, and a filmmaker quitting as a judge.
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