Dispatches From The Picket Lines: Writers Come Out In Numbers In LA As Strike’s End Seems To Be In Sight

Shoplifting crimes in South Ayrshire have spiked by almost 25 per cent in the last year.

A yellow weather alert for rain has been issued for West Lothian from tonight as downpours are set to continue into the weekend.

Richard Madeley, who formerly hosted This Morning, has revealed he is still in contact with good pal Phillip Schofield who stepped back from all his roles at ITV following a confirmed affair with a younger male colleague.

Something has got to give tomorrow at Palmerston as Stirling Albion head to Queen of the South hunting for their first league win in over a month.

Tis the season for Christmas for Morrisons as the supermarket has launched its search for temporary roles this festive season.

Eagled-eyed viewers of Channel 4 show Married At First Sight claim to have figured out that Brad Skelly left the experiment early. Brad and his telly bride Shona Manderson's relationship has recently been embroiled in drama, as worries about his "controlling" behaviour were voiced by MAFS fans. And it now appears 27-year-old Brad may have actually left the show early, with online sleuths noticing the star went quiet on social media for only a month.

Richard Madeley has revealed he’s been left with hearing issues after contracting Covid. The Good Morning Britain presenter contracted a strain of Covid which has left him with ongoing complications, after he suffered a perforated eardrum.

In winter when the weather's cold, a good lip balm should be an essential in your make-up bag, handbag, bedside table...anywhere within arm's reach, really. And one that's a long-time favourite with celebrities and beauty experts is Laneige Sleeping Lip Mask. Made from deeply nourishing ingredients such as shea butter and coconut oil, plus antioxidant vitamin C, it cushions the lips in a layer of hydration while gently sloughing off dry skin, leaving them feeling soft and smooth.

Married At First Sight UK star Nathanial Valentino looks unrecognisable in resurfaced pictures on social media. The 36-year-old TV personality married bride Ella Morgan, 29, on the show, who is the first transgender cast member to take part in the Channel 4 series. But in throwback pictures from his Instagram page, Nathanial looks nothing like he does on the show.

The Young and the Restless” looks like it could be jumping right into the fall spooky season with an eerie visit from beyond the grave. New spoilers say that soap fans may be in for quite the shock as some major secrets are revealed.Fans of “The Young and the Restless” may be in for the shock of their life once Mamie Johnson’s (Veronica Redd) partner in crime is revealed. During the October 5 episode, fans caught a brief glimpse of Mamie on the telephone.

Holly Willoughby was reportedly ‘pulled out of presenting This Morning just moments before it went on air’, due to an alleged plot to 'kidnap her.' Gavin Plumb, 36, has been charged and accused of incitement to commit rape, soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap. He is set to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court today, Friday 6 October, after being held by officers on Wednesday. Last night the TV star was placed under a protective “police guard” after the suspected plot to her came to light.

EastEnders viewers have demanded bosses axe one of the show's characters who's starred on the soap since 2017 after claiming she's 'ruined'. Fans have expressed their frustration with the character Bernie Taylor and are calling for her to be "killed off" by the show's producers.The demands to 'kill off' the character come after she was seen working in the cafe, spreading rumours about Theo Hawthorne attacking Stacey and Freddie Slater during the episode that aired on Thursday, October 5.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Yanet, lateish twenties, opens her eyes, looks in the mirror, takes in air, straightens two braids of hair, hold her head in her hands, purses her lips, is called for her stage test. She begins to sing. “People say I have to change, but I don’t care at all.

Anna Marie de la Fuente In a glittering event at Madrid’s Florida Park, Spain’s Secuoya Studios brought out its big guns, led by its president James Costos and Secuoya Content Group CEO Raúl Berdonés, to tout the fast-growing company’s slate, led by its 10-episode series “Zorro,” its most ambitious production. The series pilot will be unveiled at Mipcom in a special screening on Oct.

Anna Marie de la Fuente This is Why Cinema and Inna Payán’s Animal de Luz Films have licensed drama “Todo el silencio” (“All the Silence”) to Prime Video. This follows that of Animal de Luz’s licensing of Katina Medina Mora’s “Latido” (“Heartbeat”) to the giant platform. “All the Silence” marks the debut feature of award-winning theater director Diego del Rio, based on a screenplay by “La Jaula de Oro” writer, Lucia Carreras.

Tommy Mallet has hit back at a nasty troll who called his son a “spoiled little rich kid”. The former TOWIE star, 31, took to Instagram to share a photo two year old son Brody as they went shopping for a Ferrari. Tommy welcomed his son with fiancé Georgia Kousoulou, 32, in May 2021 and has been enjoying the continued success of his fashion brand Mallet London.

Charlotte Tilbury's annual Holiday collection is always hotly anticipated, filled with sparkle, shine and star power. And this year's Christmas campaign features a very special new guest.

Married at First Sight UK star Erica Roberts has just made her first appearance on the E4 dating show, marrying a stranger as well as finally meeting her fellow brides and grooms. However, recent reports suggest that her time on the show might not have been all sunshine and roses.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole has had his say on Amanda Abbington's Salsa calling it “weird” and admitting it “doesn't excite me.” Amanda and Giovanni Pernice performed to Oye by Gloria Estefan and scored a grand total of 32 for their routine, after being an eight by the four judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke. But while the judges may have enjoyed the routine, Brendan slammed the inclusion of lifts and claimed it "fell off towards the end". He explained: "Lifts never excite me – it's not a tricky thing to do for a professional dancer so that kind of thing doesn't excite me.

Richard Madeley has revealed he got in touch with Phillip Schofield following his ITV exit to offer a message of support. The former This Morning host called Phillip’s sacking from the show “brutal” and said he felt “very sorry” for the presenter, after he left the show after admitting an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger colleague. Phillip had been a regular presenter on the show for over 20 years and it is still being decided who will replace him following his departure.

Fans have applauded former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona after she ditched the filters for a swimsuit snap.The 43 year old, who has recently been on a weight-loss journey, took to Instagram to share the pic while holidaying in Marbella. Kerry oozed confidence as she posed for the camera in a black thong swimsuit, sunglasses and a straw hat. And the star's fans flooded the comments to show their support for the "real picture".

Big Brother's Nadia Almada has shared her "overwhelming" shock at discovering that superstar Adele is a fan of hers and watched her win series five of the reality TV hit. Nadia, 46, won the show in 2004 – a TV milestone as she was the first transgender winner, with fans still thanking her today for representing trans people. She appeared on Good Morning Britain on Friday, 6 October, alongside Craig Phillips, Big Brother's first-ever winner, ahead of the contest's relaunch on ITV this Sunday.Talking about the fame they found after Big Brother, host Ben Shephard asked Nadia: "Didn't Adele say you winning was one of the most important TV moments ever?" Nadia joked: "Darling, Adele and I, we go back, way, way back!" Ben and co-host Kate Garraway showed a clip of Adele speaking to the crowd at one of her Las Vegas shows a week ago, where she name-checked reality TV winners including Nadia and Pop Idol champion Will Young.

Tyler Cameron is still not in the right mindset to become the next lead on ‘The Bachelor.”“I just think it’s timing. There’s things I want to try and do for myself still. I want to try to find a relationship for myself on my own,” the reality star, 30, tells the Post, while promoting his new partnership with Eventbrite.“I don’t believe in do anything unless your heart is fully into it.

Danny Simpson is back observing and learning at Manchester United's academy as he studies for his coaching badges.

Criminals have been found using encrypted terms in an attempt to disguise their illicit dealings from police.

A man has been charged with soliciting to commit murder and kidnap in relation to This Morning star Holly Willoughby. The man, from Harlow, Essex, is due to appear in court today following an arrest in the town this week.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Lead negotiators for SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers will head back to the table on Monday, Oct. 2, after a bitter concurrent strike led by the Writes Guild of America was resolved on Tuesday. “SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP will resume negotiations for a new TV/Theatrical contract on Monday, Oct.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Shares of major media companies fluctuated on news that studios and streamers have reached a tentative agreement with the writers’ union on a new contract, potentially ending a strike that started in May. There are also hopes that a possible deal with the Writers Guild of America could set the stage for a similar pact with actors, who have been on the picket lines since July. The dual strikes have brought production to a standstill and could mean that several high-profile movies and shows are delayed.

according to Variety and other outlets. They called the new contract “exceptional” and said it would have “meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership.”“What we have won in this contract – most particularly, everything we have gained since May 2nd – is due to the willingness of this membership to exercise its power, to demonstrate its solidarity, to walk side-by-side, to endure the pain and uncertainty of the past 146 days,” part of the email from the WGA Negotiating Committee states, Variety reported.“It is the leverage generated by your strike, in concert with the extraordinary support of our union siblings, that finally brought the companies back to the table to make a deal.”The likely deal comes as both sides took part in intensive bargaining over the weekend.There were signs last week that the strike, which brought Hollywood to a halt for 146 days, appeared to be nearing the end when the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers issued a joint statement that they were back in talks.The Alliance represents studios, streaming services and producers in the negotiations.Union leaders met Wednesday with top studio bosses including Disney CEO Robert Iger, Warner Bros.

Negotiations between the WGA and studios CEOs on a deal to end the nearly five-month long writers’ strike look within sight.

WGA and Hollywood’s major studios are in the final phase of hammering out a three-year contract that will bring an end to one of the longest strikes in Hollywood history. Legal representatives for labor and management were said to be huddling on the fine print of language in complicated contract issues such as the use of generative artificial intelligence and groundbreaking elements for the WGA’s minimum basic agreement, such as a formula for a minimum staff guarantee for episodic TV and a “success-based” residual from subscription platforms that is designed to funnel more money into the WGA’s pension and health funds. The nitty gritty details of the terms around the AI proposal has been one of the final hurdles to overcome, multiple sources said.

The Writers Guild brass and studios CEOs were working tonight to close a deal to end the scribes’ strike , but it seems they aren’t quite there yet.

The WGA is heading back to the bargaining table with the CEOs of Netflix, Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros Discovery on Friday.

EXCLUSIVE: A second day of direct negotiations between the Writers Guild and studio CEOs has concluded this evening.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The Writers Guild of America resumed bargaining with the major studios on Wednesday, as the 142-day writers strike closed in on a record duration. In a break from previous sessions, several top CEOs joined in the talks on Wednesday in Sherman Oaks. They were Bob Iger of Disney, Ted Sarandos of Netflix, Donna Langley of NBCUniversal and David Zaslav of Warner Bros.

Over 140 days into the WGA’s strike, the latest resumption of talks today between the scribes and studios and steamers are leaving nothing to chance.