BLACKPINK Lisa's Contract Renewal Status Uncertain, Agency Issues a Statement

A health expert has issued a warning over physician associates after a young actress' fatal blood clot was misdiagnosed as long-covid and anxiety.

Gigi Hadid and her friend, Leah Nicole McCarthy, were arrested in the Cayman Islands.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a new warning urging people to “stay vigilant” and protect their personal information, especially if they are due to receive a cost of living payment over the coming months. DWP took to social media advising people to “beware of fraudsters claiming to represent the DWP or UK Government”.

An inquest has opened into the death of a man with a 'complex medical history' who died after contracting sepsis following surgery in hospital.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Monday stepped up her rhetoric on the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, calling for “a fair and equitable solution” in contract negotiations for both sides.“Los Angeles is experiencing a summer of struggle to make ends meet,” Bass said in a statement. “Whether you’re a writer who has been on strike for more than 72 days or an actor who has been on strike for 72 hours, wages and health benefits to afford housing, food and the basic necessities to survive should be a minimum requirement in discussions.”She added that “a strong business sector is essential for our city to become affordable for working families once again,” noting that the Los Angeles is facing “a historic inflection point” as the entertainment industry experiences economic pressure and business uncertainty.“A fair and equitable solution must be reached,” Bass said, adding that “in all industries — education, hospitality, goods delivery or entertainment — Angelenos deserve fair contracts.”Meanwhile, California Gov.

You can read the full SAG-AFTRA memo here, and read AMPTP’s response here.“We moved on some things,” the SAG-AFTRA memo said, “but from day one they wouldn’t meaningfully engage on the most critical issues.”Along with a summary, the memo included a comprehensive breakdown of guild proposals and the counteroffers made by AMPTP. Among the disagreements between the two sides, according to SAG-AFTRA:A requested 11% general wage increase in the first year, and 4% in the second and third years to deal with inflation was countered with 5% in the first year, 4% in the second and 3.2% in the third, the guild says.A proposed a revenue sharing scheme on streaming services to offset residuals losses was flatly rejected by AMPTP.A proposal to make terms for background actors the same everywhere was rejected by AMPTP.A proposal to compensate background actors who also do stand-in work on the same day for both jobs, instead of paying them for one, was rejected.AMPTP agreed to provide hair and makeup specialists trained for diverse hair types and skin tones, but only for principle performers.And of course, the memo mentions the previously discussed proposal by AMPTP that studios be allowed to use AI to scan background actors and retain ownership and the right to use their likenesses in perpetuity, while paying them only once.“SAG-AFTRA continues to mischaracterize the negotiations with AMPTP,” AMPTP said in its own statement.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Lisa Fowler's lies are about to unravel in EastEnders, the latest spoilers have revealed. Her lies become clear when she returns to collect her granddaughter Peggy. Lisa had been arrested for stealing money from Phil Mitchell, but it was Keanu Taylor who did it, not her.

Former centre-back Jaap Stam praised Manchester United ace Lisandro Martinez ahead of his second season at Old Trafford.

Marcus Rashford looks set to finally commit his long-term future to Manchester United and Paul Scholes knows the importance of keeping the best players on board.

Diet expert Doctor Michael Mosley has issued a warning to those who include coffee in their daily routines.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood’s largest employers are sparring over the terms of the offer that SAG-AFTRA rejected before the union went on strike last week. SAG-AFTRA issued a detailed statement outlining its objections to the deal presented last week after weeks of bargaining with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The AMPTP countered late with a statement that accused the union of trying to “deliberately distort” the terms of the employers’ offer. SAG-AFTRA opened its statement to members by declaring that the union is fighting “against a system where those in charge of multibillion-dollar media conglomerates are rewarded for exploiting workers.” SAG-AFTRA called a strike against AMPTP companies on July 12. The Writers Guild of America has been on strike since May 2.

Saying that “we’re fighting for the survival of our profession,” the SAG-AFTRA leaders tonight released the details of just how far they and the companies were when contract talks broke off and the performers launched their first strike against the film and scripted TV industry since 1980. “We moved on some things, but from day one they wouldn’t meaningfully engage on the most critical issues,” they said in a communique to members.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor SAG-AFTRA held an informational meeting for about 500 people over Zoom on Monday afternoon. Among those who signed on were actors Lupita Nyong’o, Vanessa Kirby, Melissa McCarthy, Vanessa Hudgens, Lucy Liu,  Laverne Cox, Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Jon Huertas and Josh Pence, according to a source. CAA’s Bryan Lourd, Faith France and Ryan Abboushi also attended, as did UTA’s Kristen Saig and Kris Heller of APA Agency. Publicists included Mara Buxbaum, Jill Fritzo, Luke Windsor, Brianna Smith and Cheryl Maisel. The meeting was led by SAG-AFTRA national executive director and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. The guild shared a one-sheet of talking points for participants. Among the bulleted items on revenue sharing, health care and retirement, online casting platforms and artificial intelligence, the memo states, “Without a transformative change in SAG-AFTRA’s current contract with the AMPTP, the acting profession will no longer be an option for future generations of performers, and actors already working in the industry will need to pursue other careers in order to survive.”

Coronation Street viewers were treated to a major twist as the kidnapping plot involving Toyah Habeeb and Spider Nugent reached its climax in tonight's episode (Monday, July 17). The ITV soap opened its latest instalment with Toyah still held hostage in the back of a van with Spider desperate to find her.

Parts of Spain are baking in 44C heat this week as the Cerberus heatwave continues to grip southern Europe. The Foreign Office has warned anyone travelling to the country to stay safe as the country's national weather agency issued an extreme heat warning.

Ricky Martin is feeling it all. The beloved Puerto Rican musician and performer had his first concert since the announcement of his divorce from his long time partner Jwan Yosef and seemed emotional and grateful to be onstage. As he introduced the band, Martin spoke to the audience and revealed his intent to bare it all onstage.

A Real Housewives star and her husband have chosen a stunning mansion in Scotland to renew their vows. Marysol Patton and Steve McNamara held their ceremony at the impressive stately Ardgowan House in Gourock on Saturday.

Barton Aerodrome has issued a statement after a brawl broke out beside a stage at a popular music festival on Saturday night (July 15).

had a near-fatal overdose and landed in a coma. Now she’s breaking her silence on what happened — and her ongoing issues with her famous dad. It started in the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she lived on a high floor of an apartment building in Century City, California, she explained.

A major airport in Sicily has been forced to close until Wednesday (July 19) afternoon after a fire broke out in the terminal. Flights at Catania airport have been suspended following the blaze which occurred on Sunday.

SM Entertainment has shared more details about the contracts for the members of its popular K-pop boyband NCT.Today (July 17), the K-pop agency clarified that none of the contracts for members of NCT are due to expire this year. This is despite the fact that 14 of them – namely Taeil, Taeyong, Doyoung, Ten, Jaehyun, Mark, Yuta, Winwin, Haechan, Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle and Jisung – are nearing their seventh year in the industry.Most K-pop artists sign seven-year contracts upon their debut, usually leading to speculation surrounding disbandments, renewals and agency moves in a group’s seventh year.

Becky Hill has shared new drum ‘n’ bass single ‘Disconnect’ produced by Chase & Status – check it out below.The track is a high-energy, “true dance floor record” written alongside long-time collaborator Karen Poole and drum ‘n’ bass artist Emily Makis. It follows May release ‘Side Effects’, which marked Hill’s first solo single in over a year.“A decade on from ‘Afterglow’ and I honestly didn’t think that I’d be able to do it again, but I have never been more excited about a drum ‘n’ bass tune like I am about ‘Disconnect’,” Hill said of the new song in a statement.“It’s a true dance floor record that tows the line between the rave and the radio, and to be working with the likes of Chase & Status, who I have dreamed of working with since I was a teenager, is a real moment for me.

Ange Postecoglou has jetted his Tottenham stars out to Australia - and he's been keen to show his positive side on a return to familiar territory.

Ange Postecoglou reckons he doesn't need a miracle to be successful at Tottenham because he's never joined a team in a good state.

Graham Alexander hopes Celtic star Matt O’Riley earns his big-money move – so he can splash the cash in Scotland to boost MK Dons’ promotion push.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has reacted to questions regarding its commitment to diversity with an email outlining its progress.

The DVLA has recently reminded drivers who have had their licence for nearly 10 years that they should renew it before it expires.

BLACKPINK‘s Jennie has opened up about experiencing burnout, and how she grew to “hate” being the K-pop band’s designated rapper.Last month, BLACKPINK played a ‘Born Pink’ concert in Melbourne, Australia. During the show, Jennie left the stage in the middle of performing ‘Lovesick Girls’, and did not return for the rest of the concert.Her label YG Entertainment then informed fans that the singer “was unable to complete the stage due to her deteriorating condition”, extending an apology to fans in attendance at the concert.Now, Jennie has spoken to Dua Lipa on the latter’s At Your Service podcast about how being placed as the rapper of the group led to difficulties for her.“I know one of the reasons you became a rapper is because you spoke English, so you got assigned the rap parts and you’ve obviously really grown into that rap role in BLACKPINK, it’s something that the fans love you for,” Dua told Jennie.

Lisa Marie Presley‘s cause of death has finally been confirmed and revealed to the public.Lisa Marie Presley – the only daughter of Elvis Presley – died in January at the age of 54 from what was reported at the time as a cardiac arrest. However, a newly published report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office has confirmed that Presley died from a “sequelae of a small bowel obstruction.”Small bowel obstructions are defined as intestinal obstructions and complications that cut off the blood supply to the intestine.

sky-high — but experts warn extreme weight loss could also cost your life.Dr. Terry Dubrow, the mastermind plastic surgeon behind the hit series “Botched,” is slamming the drastic methods an increasing number of patients are risking to achieve drastic weight loss following the autopsy results for Lisa Marie Presley.The late daughter of Elvis Presley died in January at the age of 54.

India’s Odisha TV has launched a news channel, fronted by ‘Lisa’ – their AI news anchor.

Some parts of Scotland may be battered by thunderstorms and lashings of rain this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain is expected to bring disruption across the North West today, the Met Office has said.

Part 2 of two-part interview with The Last Of Us creator Craig Mazin about series’ 24 Emmy nominations, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and Season 2 of the hit HBO series.

We finally learned this week what really robbed us of more years with Lisa Marie Presley — and it wasn’t anything we expected.

Salma Hayek‘s husband Francois-Henri Pinault is reportedly in talks to make a big purchase.