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Black Mirror.On Thursday, the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) officially declared its intention to go on strike, with one of the many areas of concern for the union being the use of AI within the industry.During a press conference, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said that the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) had made a so-called “groundbreaking” proposal that, with the use of AI, would allow the likenesses of film and television background performers to be used indefinitely.“They propose that our background performers should be able to be scanned, get paid for one day’s pay, and their company should own that scan of their image, their likeness and should be able to use it for the rest of eternity in any project they want with no consent and no compensation,” he said (via Reuters). “So if you think that’s a groundbreaking proposal, I suggest you think again.”Many have since noted that the proposal is eerily reminiscent of the season six Black Mirror episode ‘Joan Is Awful’, in which actors and members of the public have their likeness used in AI-generated TV shows.This scene in Black Mirror's 'Joan is Awful' about how entertainment companies could control a person's likeness and use it as they desire, including data from cellphones, is frightening — and according to the SAG-AFTRA negotiations, not too far off from reality.Chilling.

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Jay-Z is showing off his giving nature.

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Limescale can appear out of nowhere and can be difficult to remove, but a couple of home items can quickly banish the unsightly build up.

Demi Lovato is getting really, really real about what she’s been through in her life. The 30-year-old singer sat down with 

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Iraqi film director and writer Amer Alwan, whose moving drama “Zaman, the Man From the Reeds” was shot right before the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and had its North-American premiere at Tribeca in 2004, has died at 66. Alwan, who had long been living in France, died surrounded by family at the Simone Veil Hospital in the French town of Eaubonne on July 4 after battling an unspecified form of cancer for a year, his daughter, Camille Alwan, said by email. He was buried at Saint-Ouen Cemetery in Paris. Born in Babylon-Hills, Iraq, in 1957, Alwan graduated from Iraq’s National School of Drama and Arts and continued his studies at the Audio Visual School of Baghdad, which led to him doing TV work in Iraq. Then in 1980, he left Iraq to earn an advanced degree in philosophy of art and society from Paris’ prestigious Sorbonne university.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Remember AMC’s “The Walking Dead”? You know, the biggest series on TV at one time. Most-watched basic cable show in history, and I can guarantee that will never be topped. But yet, an Emmy dud. The series (which will live on via a frenzy of spin-offs) ended its run last November after 11 seasons… and it’s still ignored by TV Academy voters, failing to pick up a single nomination on Wednesday. And yet… this may have been the most successful year at the Emmys ever for “The Walking Dead.” That’s because two of the franchise’s most beloved actors, Steven Yeun and Jon Bernthal, picked up their first-ever Emmy nominations. Granted, it’s not for “The Walking Dead” — Yeun is nominated in lead limited/anthology actor for “Beef” and Bernthal is a comedy guest actor nominee for “The Bear” (which is about… Chicago’s “Beef” restaurant) — but at least it’s a belated victory for two actors that made a name for themselves by fighting zombies.

Summer Sale. Just in time to add some new shoes to your summer footwear rotation, the Zappos sale is offering major savings on thousands of trending styles. If you've been mulling over the prospect of giving your wardrobe a long-overdue refresh in honor of the season, this Zappos sale is officially your sign to clear out your current shoe stock in favor of some newer, trendier styles.

A judge ruled Friday that Kevin Costner's estranged wife Christine Baumgartner cannot take items from the Carpinteria home they once shared as she moves into a new space. The judge stood behind his tentative ruling during a July 14 hearing.

Florence Pugh became Emily Blunt‘s fashion hero at the Oppenheimer premiere on Wednesday, July 12.

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Khloé Kardashian is clapping back at “clickbait headlines” that reported she was throwing shade at Blac Chyna when she referred to herself as a “third parent” to Dream, the daughter that her brother, Rob Kardashian, shares with Blac Chyna.

Gemma Atkinson has been told she 'hasn't aged' as she took to social media to share a number of throwback snaps of herself. The Hits Radio host is keeping herself busy as she patiently awaits the arrival of her second child with her dancer fiance Gorka Marquez.

Kevin Costner‘s contentious divorce came as a shock to fans — but he claims estranged wife Christine Baumgartner may have had a plan all along.

Gay adult film star Roman Todd has claimed he was clinically dead for five minutes after snorting fentanyl-laced pills earlier this month.Todd, who won the GayVN Award for Performer of the Year back in January, made the stunning announcement during a July 4 livestream with fellow adult film star Cliff Jensen, reportedly a day after the near-fatal overdose.“I should not be here right now,” Todd said during the livestream.Jensen told viewers that Ricky Larkin, another adult film star, allegedly gave Todd the deadly pills, which Todd crushed and snorted in a bathroom stall at the Los Angeles International Airport before collapsing.“If he would have stayed in the bathroom for 20 more seconds and collapsed in the stall,” Jensen said, “they wouldn’t have found him for, what, 20, 30 minutes, an hour until the next fucking shift came through to clean it?“He would have been dead.”Todd was revived by naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, a medication used to reverse an overdose from opioids, said Jensen, adding that tests showed fentanyl to be the sole drug in Todd’s system. In a since-deleted Twitter post, Jensen called Larkin a “dirt bag,” to which Larkin responded that Jensen was the one who spent the day with Todd. “I’ll pass a piss test right now- will you?” he wrote.

Trying to keep up with this week’s new music? Every Friday, we collect new albums available on streaming services on one page.

Love Island's Paige Thorne has opened up on the "real reason" she quit her paramedic job after her stint on the ITV show.

BBC One viewers will notice a huge shake-up in the scheduling for The One Show on Friday night as the broadcaster has snubbed various flagship shows.

Queen Camilla will not receive her own annuity from the Parliament despite the late Duke of Edinburgh - who was the previous consort - being given almost £360k a year to fund his official duties.

Kristin Davis can't completely relate to her iconic character, Charlotte York Goldenblatt. The staple opened up on the podcast about the ways in which she is similar and very different to the preppy New Yorker. «Essence of my personality is the same because I think after 25 years, how could it not be, you know what I mean?» the 58-year-old  star said of Charlotte, before adding, «We have very different lifestyles.

There’s no Sex and the City with steamy onscreen romances — and that extends to Max’s And Just Like That revival.

Selena Gomez just got a rude awakening from TikTok

EasyJet has announced new twice weekly Christmas flights to Lapland from Manchester Airport. The winter route will see flights to Kittila in Finnish Lapland - a new destination for the airline.

The ongoing strike by Hollywood actors has the potential to disrupt UK film production as US companies consider shifting filming to Britain, according to Equity, the British performers' union. In solidarity with their American counterparts, who are engaged in a dispute with Hollywood studios, Equity has issued a warning to US companies intending to move productions to the UK.

Amazon Prime Day has come and gone, but there are still countless deals to be found, particularly on cordless vacuums. There's no better feeling than waking up to a fresh, clean space.

Billie Eilish‘s new song featured in the upcoming movie Barbie has been released!

A councillor has called on South Ayrshire Council to learn from its failed bids for levelling up cash to ensure success in the next round.

Kevin Spacey has hit back at the man who accused him of grabbing his crotch “like a cobra” by saying he has “made up his entire story from beginning to end,” while branding the case for the prosecution “weak.”

A thief nicked a hire car worth £18k from a Stirling hotel after finding a car key on the floor of the reception area.

Marks and Spencer’s fans are switching out their £50 cleansers from big name brands for M&S’ “game changing” deeply nourishing and radiant cleansing balm. The £12 “ultimate cleanser” is said to be an excellent alternative to ones from premium beauty brands such as Elemis, Clarins and Emma Hardie.

Rishi Sunak's popularity continues to decline as he lags behind Sir Keir Starmer in the polls, according to a recent survey conducted by Ipsos UK. The Prime Minister's net favourability rating has plummeted to minus 21, with 47% of respondents expressing an unfavourable view of him.

If you’re going on holiday it’s important to keep updated on the status of your flight as it can change at the last minute. A number of factors can impact schedule departures, leading to delays or cancellations.

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office as parts of Scotland brace for 'disruptive' rain this weekend.

The Cleveland Guardians! Known for their dominant pitching staff, the Guards have always developed great talent on the mound. At the start of the 2023 all-star break, Cleveland had three rookies in their starting rotation. Tanner Bibee, Logan Allen, and Gavin Williams have all had their moments so far in the big leagues.