SAG-AFTRA Announces Another Wave of Layoffs Due to Pandemic

KATE Garraway was teased over her bright dress and huge collar on Good Morning Britain today. The presenter got a ribbing from co-host Ben Shephard who burst into laughter as the show went live at 6am.

STACEY Solomon has been left red-faced after she got more than she bargained for when she looked up adult swings online. The 32-year-old had been sharing a video of her son Rex, two, sitting in an indoor swing while she was on work calls.

ADELE has revealed she cancelled her Las Vegas residency because “it would have been half-arsed.” The 33-year-old left her fans heartbroken when she called off the shows at the last minute because she “wasn’t ready”. Explaining more about the situation for the first time, Adele said:  “I tried my hardest and really thought I would be able to pull something together in time.

WAYNE Rooney yesterday admitted using eye drops to cover up the effects of his two-day benders before training. The former England and Manchester United star said he would use the drops, chewing gum and mouthwash to disguise his hangovers. Wayne, 36, made the confession in a series of interviews to promote his new Amazon Prime documentary Rooney, which premiered in Manchester on Wednesday.

JACK Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood is celebrating her 26th birthday with a luxury weekend away her pals. The stunning model arrived at the location for the bash last night and kicked off the fun with an epic dinner party.

DRAGONS' Den viewers were left 'gagging and unable to eat' after a revolting poo gel presentation. Thursday's episode of the BBC show aired in its usual 8pm slot, but anyone settling down for a late dinner were left horrified when the first entrepreneurs into the Den were promoting a poo gel.

COLEEN Rooney has insisted it’s “her life” as she hit back at critics after opening up about Wayne’s cheating for the first time. The 35-year-old appears in a new documentary about Wayne's life - titled Rooney – and reveals that she has “learned to live” with the former footballer’s infidelities, insisting: "He is who he is." Last night she took to Instagram to defend their marriage and wrote: "I am who I am...

FANS of The Apprentice believe they rumbled Amy Anzel's "sneaky" boardroom tactic before she was fired on last night's episode. This week's episode saw the candidates travel to North Wales as they attempted to capitalise on the tourism market.

READY to move on from his estranged wife Linda, Mick Carter signed up at the Albert Square gym with his friends. But viewers of last night's EastEnders were in hysterics due to the men's choice of outfits.

THURSDAY's trip to the Dales left fans of the soap scratching their heads as they spotted a major blunder. Dawn Taylor found her dress defiled in Emmerdale along with her back door open, although it was previously locked.

RYLAN Clark was rushed to hospital this week with a mystery illness. The TV presenter, 33, revealed he is now back at home after “an extended stay”, but will not be on the radio tomorrow for the second week running.

WHEN youth club boss Dennis Stinchcombe spotted a piece of graffiti art sprayed onto the door, he had no idea about the impact it would have on his life. The 66-year-old from South Gloucestershire, who runs the Broad Plain and Riverside Youth Project, was impressed by the artwork, which showed two lovers embracing while both staring at their phones.

LOVE Island's Megan Barton-Hanson and Liberty Poole are leading the celebs stripping down to sexy red lingerie for Valentine's Day. Saucy stockings, suspenders and lots of lace have been getting Instagram fans hot under the collar as reality star beauties show off their stunning figures.

ADELE pole danced on stage last night at Heaven nightclub - driving the crowd wild. She stormed the stage after filming The Graham Norton Show and entertained ecstatic fans with an amazing dance, while swinging a leg around the pole.

Adele has announced she's ready to become a mum again nine years after welcoming her son Angelo with her ex Simon Konecki.The 33 year old, who took home three gongs at The Brit Awards 2022, is set to appear on The Graham Norton Show on Friday 11 February to talk about everything from her cancelled Vegas residency to her romance with Rich Paul. During the discussions, Adele insisted the tour dates she had to postpone will definitely happen this year, as there are things she wants to do in 2023.

It was recently announced that Kate Middleton would be the very first Royal to read a special bedtime story for CBeebies. Now, a first-look clip of the Duchess of Cambridge’s anticipated debut has been released, showcasing her motherly side as she addresses the audience after closing the pages of her chosen book.

Siânnise Fudge has jetted off on a lavish holiday with rumoured new beau Chris Beviere.The Love Island star, 27, looks to have moved on from Luke Trotman, 24, who she met during the winter edition of Love Island in 2020. The couple went on to date for over a year, and even moved in together into a swanky South West London apartment shortly after the show finished. However, it was revealed two months ago that Luke and Siânnise had parted ways, with Luke moving out of their home in December.

Former Love Island winner Amber Gill is on the hunt for her perfect property abroad. The 24-year-old is currently viewing apartments in Dubai where she is looking to invest in a holiday home. Amber has been keeping fans updated with her search via her social media channels where she has been documenting her progress.The TV star has been scouting out potential locations and has so far looked at four different areas in the Middle Eastern city.

Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott are currently working hard to renovate their dream home in London.The project is due to finish next month and the stars are currently putting the finishing touches to the £1 million property. Sharing their journey with fans on Instagram, Sam, 29, and Zara, 25, have now completed the stunning outdoor area and garden.

Friends to TOWIE star James Argent called an ambulance to rush over to his Essex home after getting worried when they couldn't get ahold of the star, The Sun has reported. The 34 year old turned his life around in the last year after dropping 13 stone following a gastric sleeve surgery in 2021. However, according to the publication, pals of he star were left concerned when they weren't able to reach him.

Ruth Langsford has shared a heartfelt message for her "son" Rylan Clark, after he revealed to fans that he had spent an extended stay in hospital. Taking to Instagram, the 33-year-old presenter shared a topless picture of himself sitting on his hospital bed with a drip on his left arm.MORE: Rylan Clark breaks silence as fans rally around following video release"Finally home after an extended trip to Costa del hospital.

A huge mural showing the Prime Minister dressed as a policeman wearing a party hat has caught the eye of shoppers in Manchester.

Valentine's Day is upon us and you need look no further than Coronation Street for inspiration.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Top Argentine sales and production company, FilmSharks Int’l, has picked up worldwide sales rights to Matias Lucchesi’s latest film “The Broken Land” (“Las Rojas”) ahead of its debut at the European Film Market (EFM).This will be the second time for a Lucchesi film to be present in Berlin. Lucchesi snagged the best feature prize at the Berlinale Generation Kplus sidebar with his feature debut, “Natural Sciences,” in 2014.Shot mainly in the majestic Cordillera de las Andes of Mendoza, Argentina, “The Broken Land” can be described as a thriller with Western undertones, highlighted by the soulful music of composer Hernan Segret.Drama centers on two female paleontologists, played by Argentina’s Mercedes Moran (“La Cienaga”) and Uruguay’s Natalia Oreiro (“The Unseen”), who are at loggerheads from the moment they meet. Oreiro’s character, Constanza, has come to the protected national reserve where Moran’s equally strong-willed character, Carlota, has been toiling for years.

David Robb Labor EditorSAG-AFTRA has filed a jurisdictional complaint against Actors’ Equity in their ongoing dispute over the taping of live theatrical presentations. The union filed the complaint and a request for mediation with the Associated Actors and Artistes of America – commonly known as the 4As – through which both unions are affiliated with the AFL-CIO.

Dave McNary Film ReporterLeaders of SAG-AFTRA have taken the union’s bitter jurisdictional battle with Actors’ Equity to the AFL-CIO by filing a complaint and requesting a mediator.SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White made the request Saturday in a letter to Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO.“It is with heavy hearts that we file a formal complaint and request for a mediator in our jurisdictional dispute,” Carteris and  White said in a message to their members. “Let us be very clear: this is a last resort.

David Robb Labor EditorSAG-AFTRA said today that it has further reduced its workforce “across most operations and locals” through a combination of early retirements and job eliminations. This is the union’s third workforce reduction since the pandemic and production shutdown began in mid-March, and will bring the number of its employees to about 400 nationwide.“Someday, this crisis will end,” said David White, the union’s national executive director.

Dave McNary Film ReporterLeaders of SAG-AFTRA are in a bitter jurisdictional battle with Actors Equity over which union should cover the taping of live events.The dispute went public Wednesday, when SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White delivered a message to members that they are willing to offer a waiver in order to create more work opportunities for AEA members — but that it must contain an acknowledgment of SAG-AFTRA’s jurisdiction“That waiver contains a very clear statement of our jurisdiction,” Carteris and White said. “Regrettably, AEA has not agreed to the waiver.”The message also raised the possibility that Actors Equity may be attempting to poach jurisdiction from SAG-AFTRA.

David Robb Labor EditorSAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Association are locked in a jurisdictional dispute over the taping of live theatrical presentations. SAG-AFTRA has long held that jurisdiction, but says that it’s offered AEA a waiver to help out their fellow actors during the coronavirus shutdown of live theaters across the country.According to SAG-AFTRA, Actors’ Equity has rejected the terms of the waiver.“SAG-AFTRA has been and remains ready to finalize the development of a waiver that will help AEA members survive the shutdown while preserving SAG-AFTRA’s jurisdiction,” SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle Carteris and national executive director David White said Wednesday in a communique to their members.