PBS Kids Not Impacted by Writers’ Strike: ‘There Isn’t That Same Commercial Engine Driving It’

Jason Momoa knows what wisdom he wants to impart on his kids. The 43-year-old actor covers the latest issue of , and, in the accompanying interview, reveals the most important thing he teaches his and ex Lisa Bonet's children, Nakoa-Wolf, 14, and Lola Iolani, 15.«There's nothing worth doing if it's not gonna be hard and it's not gonna be a struggle. It's OK to fall.

The American Federation of Musicians is the latest union to pledge solidarity with the WGA in its ongoing negotiations for a new film and scripted TV contract. Earlier this week, SAG-AFTRA, the DGA, IATSE and the Teamsters all expressed support for the WGA in its contract talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers.

Gerard Piqué has arrived in Miami to reunite with his children after almost a month of being apart. The former footballer was seen arriving at Miami International Airport from Spain, and he’s set to stay in the sunny Florida city for a few days.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is not mincing words about how harrowing her daughter's earliest days were. As fans know now, Priyanka and husband Nick Jonas welcomed their first child, a daughter named Malti Marie, via surrogate in January 2022. They later revealed the newborn had spent more than 100 days in the NICU after arriving prematurely, and in a previous interview with , Priyanka recalled her daughter being smaller than her hand when she was born. The star newly describes just how terrified she was when she learned their baby was coming early.«I remember [Nick] just held me by my shoulders, and I said, 'Just tell me what to do, because I don’t know what to do,'» she recalls to. «And he’s like, 'Just get into the car with me.'»After finally bringing her home, the absence of the NICU monitors was felt by Priyanka.

Fans have reacted with dismay after it was announced train drivers are to strike on the day Manchester City and Manchester United face each other in the FA Cup final.

Paris Hilton is taking her own childhood experiences and using them for a purpose to advocate for reforms in the troubled teen industry.  "I'm doing everything I can in my power to fight for these children because these are children who come from families that can't help and support them and children from the juvenile justice system, foster care system. And they have no voice," Hilton said on "Fox & Friends" Thursday.  "So I'm really just turning my pain into a purpose and using my platform to help make a difference and save children's lives because hundreds of children have died in the name of treatment in these places." In 2020, Hilton alleged she had been the victim of emotional and physical abuse as a teen attending Utah's Provo Canyon School.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Nick Bakay has had a 30-year career in TV and film, including writing on traditional network sitcoms like “Young Sheldon” and “The King of Queens.” But the industry has shifted in recent years. Now he’s working on “How to Be a Bookie,” an eight-episode series for Max. The show is scheduled to wrap production on April 28, getting in just under the wire before a possible strike by the Writers Guild of America. “The game has suddenly changed so drastically,” Bakay says. “If you’re going to go from 22 episodes and residuals to eight episodes and no residuals, that’s a body blow.”

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a warning ahead of planned strike action in the coming days.

If the Writers Guild goes on strike next week, it will have plenty of picket signs ready to go, as seen in these photos and a video of picket signs being assembled at the WGA West’s headquarters in Los Angeles (see below). A strike, if it comes to that, could start as early as Monday night at midnight, when the WGA’s current film and scripted TV contract expires.

the most racist show in the history of cable news.“Should we be concerned that they might know he dresses up as a drag queen and reads stories to kids?” Kimmel joked.Rolling Stone reported Tuesday that over Carlson’s 14-year tenure with the conservative network, Fox News compiled an “oppo file” on him filled with damning information it could use to keep him “in check,” should they come into conflict. “The file, assembled by Fox and its communications department, includes complaints regarding Carlson’s workplace conduct, allegations that he created a toxic workplace environment and disparaging comments Carlson made about his colleagues and managers,” according to Salon.The contents of these files have not been revealed, but now that he actually is in conflict with Fox, they’re of great interest to Carlson’s many critics, including Kimmel.“This is apparently something they do over there — they collect compromising information about their employees in case they need to use it,” Kimmel said in his Wednesday night monologue.“Did he once try to buy a fuel-efficient car? I mean, does he have a collection of paintings that weren’t by Hitler? I don’t know,” Kimmel joked.

Strike action planned by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) next week has been called off on one day after a High Court judge ruled it would be unlawful.

WhatsApp is a handy messaging tool that allows people to connect quickly and safely thanks to its end-to-end encryption.

Tom Pelphrey and Kaley Cuoco are enjoying their first night out as new parents!ET's Deidre Behar spoke to Pelphrey at the premiere of his new HBO Max series, , where he spoke about stepping out for the pair's first date night since welcoming daughter Matilda last month.«Yes, this is our first date night since Matilda was born,» the  alum confirmed before gushing over Cuoco.He continued, «It's amazing. I mean, Kaley looks so beautiful.

Coronation Street fans shared their views as they watched Wednesday night's episode of the ITV soap. Soap watchers were triggered as they watched hospital scenes featuring Amy Barlow and Paul Foreman in two separate storylines.

Tom Pelphrey and Kaley Cuoco are enjoying their first night out as new parents!ET's Deidre Behar spoke to Pelphrey at the premiere of his new HBO Max series, , where he spoke about stepping out for the pair's first date night since welcoming daughter Matilda last month.«Yes, this is our first date night since Matilda was born,» the  alum confirmed before gushing over Cuoco.He continued, «It's amazing. I mean, Kaley looks so beautiful.

As negotiations for a new Writers Guild contract enter their final phase, the Association of Talent Agents has sent its member-agencies a 22-page summary of the “force majeure” provisions contained in the contracts of the WGA, SAG-AFTRA and the DGA. Force majeure, the ATA notes, “is a provision in a contract that addresses the parties’ obligations if an extraordinary event directly prevents one or both parties from performing.”

Bustle Digital Group and the Writers Guild of America, East have reached a tentative agreement with management on a first union contract, the publisher announced Wednesday. BDG says it won guaranteed minimum salary increases, strong benefits, and fair severance and protection from layoffs in its two-year contract fight.

Madison Bailey has just one critique for the Outer Banks writing team – Just Jared Jr Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, apparently has no idea where he’ll be sitting during King Charles‘ Coronation – Celebitchy Does Kate Middleton have a signature walk? – Popsugar The first look at Prime Video’s Red, White & Royal Blue series is here!- Just Jared Jr

A family man! Lionel Richie might be known worldwide for his musical success, but to his three children, he’s just dad.

health issues, including a 2010 brain hemorrhage and stroke — and why he’s grateful to be alive.“It’s been a crazy roller-coaster ride,” Michaels told People.“After all the adversity I’ve been through, I just feel grateful to be here. If I were to go today — and I hope I don’t — I would die with a full heart.”In addition to his recent health struggles, Michaels has also battled Type 1 diabetes since he was 6. “I was almost at ketoacidosis, which is when the organs shut down,” he told the outlet of his diagnosis many years ago.

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore are officially grandparents. The former couple’s oldest daughter, Rumer Willis, welcomed her first baby, a daughter, with her boyfriend, Derek Richard Thomas. She announced it Tuesday, April 25, on Instagram, sharing her name, Louetta Isley Thomas Willis. “You are pure magic,” she wrote in the caption.A post shared by Rumer Glenn Willis (@rumerwillis)Rumer explained that Louetta was born at home one week ago, on April 18.

EXCLUSIVE: Harvardwood on Wednesday announced Madi Stine, Anthony Zonfrelli and Warner James Wood as the winners of their 17th Writers Competition, also naming Wood as their Most Staffable TV Writer for 2023. Stine and Zonfrelli tied for first place in the Feature category, with their respective projects Emery & Ellsworth Make A Picture and Short Time, with Wood’s F**kboi topping TV.

ScreenCraft, a writers’ community, is preparing for its annual Writers Summit and has set an A-list guest list.

Teamsters leaders, saying their members “do not cross picket lines,” have joined the chorus of unions supporting the WGA in its ongoing negotiations for a new film and TV contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Those talks are now in their final week, and a strike, if it comes to that, could come as early as next Tuesday.

Devastated neighbours have paid tribute to a pregnant Scots woman who was found dead at a house in Glasgow yesterday.

Tom Pelphrey is living in baby girl bliss! In March, the actor and his partner, Kaley Cuoco, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Matilda.«The first month has been heaven,» Pelphrey tells ET's Deidre Behar while promoting his new HBO Max show, .Although he's only been a father for a matter of weeks, Pelphrey says that he has already learned a few important lessons.«It's sort of like you keep them safe, you keep them healthy, you don't let them hurt themselves and you offer guidance and structure,» he says. «I feel like the the child is also apart of this equation and they're not going to be dictated to or shouldn't be.»A post shared by Tom Pelphrey (@tommypelphrey)The new dad also admits that he is open to learning from his little girl.«A little bit is is learning to be OK, being the student even though you're in charge,» he says.

tells . Together, he and Craig, 40, share four sons — Christiaan, 2, Ezra, 5, Elijah, 10, and William, 14 — and one daughter — Mary-Elizabeth, 13. Walker is also dad to two adult daughters — Skylor and MaClay — from a previous marriage.«We had her room ready, her clothes bought — everything, and her name, Eleanora Lindsey,» the Texas-based artist shares.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Fremantle has promoted its long-time distribution boss Jens Richter to CEO of Commercial and International. Under his expanded remit, alongside leading Fremantle’s distribution business, Richter will oversee all commercial activity, including Fremantle’s digital and social business and FAST channels. As CEO International — a role he has held since joining Fremantle in 2014 — Richter oversees the global distribution of Fremantle’s finished programs, international content and acquisitions, and co-production strategy models. As CEO Commercial and International, he now also takes responsibility for Fremantle’s digital business.

A support worker who was employed at a children’s daycare service has been struck off by the Scottish Social Services Council after offences involving children.

Jens Richter has added commercial duties to his Fremantle International CEO role.

Paris Fury's growing bump was visible this week as she cooked a meal for her six children.The pregnant star, 33, was showing fans how to make noodles in a video uploaded to Instagram, but her baby bump could also be seen. Explaining that she was using a Hello Fresh recipe, Paris took to the social media platform to say: "Well, I'm trying something new tonight for the family meal.

It's clear how much Peter Andre loves spending his time with his children, and he has now revealed the one thing he loves to do with his kids is to read bedtime stories together. Pete, 50, revealed it is a "special experience" he treasures with his youngest kids Millie, nine, and six year old Theo – whom he shares with his wife Emily, 33.

A support worker who caused a Lanarkshire care home resident to bleed after scratching her face has been struck off.

The WGA, in a message to members accompanying its new set of “Strike Rules,” is answering frequently asked questions about a possible strike that could happen as soon as May 2. And the answer to many of the questions is “No.”

Less than a week before the Writers Guild of America’s latest contract expires, the guild today sent out strike rule to its members in highly anticipated labor action hitting Hollywood on the morning of May 2.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The Writers Guild of America issued a detailed set of strike rules to its members on Tuesday, advising them that they will be barred from writing, pitching or negotiating for work if a strike is called. The guild also spelled out the rules for showrunners and other “hyphenates.” WGA members who are also producers, performers, or directors would be legally allowed to continue working, provided they do not perform any writing services. “The Guild strongly believes that no member should cross a WGA picket line or enter the premises of a struck company for any purpose,” the guild stated. “Under applicable law, however, the Guild may not discipline a hyphenate for performing purely non-writing services.”