Studios Call Strike Authorization Vote Ratification “Inevitable”, Stress That Goal Is To “Reach Fair & Reasonable” Deal

Ahmad Jamal, the pianist and band leader who helped pioneer the influential style that would come to be called cool jazz, died Sunday of prostate cancer at his home in Ashley Falls, Mass. He was 92.

Clouds of gloom have settled over much of the documentary field, brought on by multiple factors: a sluggish acquisition market, cutbacks in the executive ranks at Netflix and Showtime, uncertainty around Hulu’s future, CNN Films taking doc production in house, sharper scrutiny of budgets and content needs, and… well, the list goes on. 

EXCLUSIVE: Keeping current with shows in Paramount Global’s portfolio is getting a bit easier, as the company’s free streaming outlet Pluto TV is beginning to offer full previous seasons before their new seasons premiere on Paramount+.

The Only Way is Essex star Lauren took to Instagram to open up about going to the funeral of her grandfather, Ken. "RIP grandad Ken," Lauren wrote. "Today we said goodbye to grandad Ken, was a beautiful send off for you," she wrote.

She’s a 10 and she knows it! Lizzo practiced some good ole self-love while getting ready for the day.   

a new Financial Times story that quotes one key Republican donor on DeSantis, saying, “Because of his stance on abortion and book banning, myself and a bunch of friends are holding our powder dry.”“Despite not even jumping into the 2024 presidential race yet, Florida governor Ron DeSantis is already losing support from key Republican donors over his extreme positions just days after the governor signed a six-week abortion ban into law,” Brzezinski said, eventually punting to Scarborough. Her co-host then meditated on the state of the so-called “culture wars” between Republicans and Democrats, and how they’ve changed even in just the last year.

Metallica are on track for their fourth UK Number 1 album – and first in nearly 15 years - with their 11th studio record, 72 Seasons.  

Trouble at sea! The Below Deck franchise has had its fair share of drama over the years — and Below Deck Adventure is no different.

Lizzo is giving everybody a lesson in self-confidence.

The desert may be hot, but Kylie Jenner is bringing even more heat! The TV personality brought her sexy style to the first weekend of Coachella 2023. 

Roman Kemp's latest social media post came with a warning and an apology to his mum as she shared how he lost his clothes while taking a dip in a thermal rival while on holiday. The Capital FM DJ had been taking a well-earned break in Costa Rica when his personal disaster struck.

Councillors have been critical of objectors worried about criminality and falling house prices while approving a 100 per cent affordable housing scheme in Stretford. The 60 homes - 50 apartments and 10 three-bed houses - will take shape at the junction of Christie Road and Chester Road, currently home to DW Motors Manchester Ltd’s vehicle repair centre.

David Haye has caused a stir on social media after appearing to reveal his new throuple partner in a picture posted on his Instagram account - after his love life reportedly inspired a new reality show.The 42 year old athlete, who retired from boxing in 2018, shared a picture of him and his girlfriend, model Sian Osbourne, posing with another woman on the beach in Costa Rica. David is grinning at the camera as he rocks some black swimming shorts with his arm around both his model girlfriend and another woman, who has been identified as Serbian travel influencer Mica Jova.The cosy snap has set tongues wagging as fans wonder if David and Sian have found another woman to join their throuple, months after their very public split from former The Saturdays singer Una Healy.

was spied on the beach in Miami, but there was no sun lounger in sight—she was on South Beach for a show jumping event. The former British Vogue joined friends at the Longines World Class Championship Tour event with friends, an activity that chimes perfectly with social media’s new favorite aesthetic: Rich Mom style. Naturally, Gisele had just the outfit.  are perhaps the ultimate symbol of Rich Mom Energy, as they signify a wearer unconcerned by the practical considerations typically acquainted with motherhood – like ketchup stains or muddy hemlines.

Peter Morgan (The Crown) was among the top winners at this year’s Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards with his latest production, Patriots, which took home the coveted Michael Billington Award for Best New Play.

regularity of school shootings? The host noted that such violence dates all the way back to Columbine, when Clinton was president and many thought of the tragedy “as a one-off.” “Well, one thing’s pretty clear is, whatever we do, we need to do it more together,” Clinton said. “And I think we need to start talking across this divide.”The former president’s main takeaway is that constituents and voters on both sides of the argument need to talk to each other to find common ground at the polls: “Neighbors have to talk to neighbors,” Clinton said.“A big problem with gun owners is they say, ‘Well, you know, what these people wanna do sounds reasonable, but it’s a slippery slope.

at rallies for Donald Trump, “The Daily Show” correspondent Jordan Klepper is pretty familiar with the twice-impeached-and-now-indicted former president’s supporters. So, speaking to MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Sunday, Klepper pointed out that they have “trickily” turned AR-15s into “a new MAGA hat.”Ahead of his week of guest hosting “The Daily Show,” Klepper told Psaki that the thing he most often gets asked, based on his experiences in the field, is “can Trump supporters ever change their mind? Can you ever win an argument with a Trump supporter?” To that, Klepper had a bit of a layered answer.“You can convince somebody to change ideas.

The Idol is coming!

the latest teaser and June premiere date for the controversial new series,, starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp.Co-created by Sam Levinson, The Weeknd — whose real name is Abel Tesfaye — and Reza Fahim, the upcoming drama follows a pop star named Jocelyn (Depp) who is determined to reclaim «her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America» after a nervous breakdown derailed her career. In doing so, she encounters Tedros (The Weeknd), a nightclub impresario who reignites her passions while also possibly leading her down a dark new path. In the new video set to Britney Spears' «Gimme More,» viewers get a taste for what's to come as Jocelyn navigates the ups and downs of being in the spotlight as she deals with video shoots, social media updates and various managers, publicists and entourage members all trying to control her narrative. In addition to The Weeknd and Depp, the series also stars Troye Siva, Dan Levy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eli Roth, Hari Nef, Jane Adams, Jennie Ruby Jane, Mike Dean, Moses Sumney, Rachel Sennott, Ramsey, Suzanna Son and Hank Azaria.Leading up to its debut, sparked controversy after a investigation reported that the production had «gone wildly, disgustingly off the rails» with regard to chaotic scheduling, going over budget, last-minute script changes and overhauls on graphically violent and sexual scenes.In response, The Weeknd shared a clip from the series, in which his character slams the magazine for being «irrelevant.» The singer even threw additional shade in the caption, by writing, "@rollingstone did we upset you?«Depp also spoke out, telling ET, „Sam is, for so many reasons, the best director I have ever worked with.

EXCLUSIVE: Actor and online influencer Alexis Ren has signed with WME in all areas.

Kourtney Kardashian had the ultimate Coachella experience. The 43-year-old reality star shared a carousel of photos and videos from husband Travis Barker‘s performance with his band, Blink-182, at the music festival in Indio, California, noting that it was her very first time seeing the group perform live.

McKinley Franklin editor It’s time to gawk at the rise (and fall?) of a new megalomanic pop star.  HBO has announced that its original series “The Idol” will premiere on Sunday, June 4 at 9 p.m., with the network releasing another erotic teaser for the series. The new footage touts the series’ inclusion in the out of competition selection of this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The trailer opens with the question of when the industry saw “the last truly-fucking-nasty, nasty pop-girl.” Cue Britney Spears’ “Gimme More.”  “The Idol” stars Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn, a fame-hungry young woman looking to take over the entertainment industry. When she meets Tedros, a powerful, sex-obsessed cult leader portrayed by Abel “The Weekend” Tesfaye, Jocelyn’s career expands to new heights.

LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells said Paramount Global, along with Raine Ventures and Irving Azoff of Iconic Artists Group, led a $15 million funding round for the hip-hop platform, which has also signed a first look deal with Par.

Romance rumors are swirling around Rosé and Kang Dong Won!

An Antiques Roadshow guest was left gobsmacked after her family heirloom was valued by the BBC experts.

Rochelle Humes wowed viewers as she stepped onto the screen in a lime green get up on ITV’s This Morning earlier today (April 17). The presenter joined Phillip Schofield in a ‘stunning’ off the shoulder number that fans have been rushing to purchase.

fans faithfully tuned in on Sunday, April 16 for the live reunion of season 4, but they were met with error messages and livestream issues. The special, which was the streaming service's second live event after Chris Rock's standup show last month, was delayed from its scheduled 8 p.m. ET start time by more than an hour as Netflix struggled with technical issues. Co-host Vanessa Lachey went live on her Instagram to share that the reunion had not started as they waited for a fix, assuring fans, «This is 2023.

Victoria Beckham hit the gym for a pre-birthday workout over the weekend at stunned fans with her rock hard abs and bendy moves. But some were distracted by her hubby David Beckham who appeared to be in a state of undress.

Manchester United winger Antony has received praise from Jadon Sancho, David de Gea and Harry Maguire for his performance in the victory over Nottingham Forest.

The Prime Minister is under investigation following allegations of a possible failure to declare the shares his wife holds in a childcare agency that was boosted by the Budget.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Roku City wants to colonize Times Square. The purple-hued metropolis, the backdrop of the popular screen-saver Roku introduced in 2017, is invading New York City’s so-called “Crossroads of the World” in a bid to make the streaming platform more top of mind in the Big Apple just as the advertising world gets ready to hear pitches from a variety of new-tech video players. Roku wants to remind both consumers and advertisers about its relevance in the weeks leading up to the NewFronts, a set of annual presentations by digital-media outlets to advertisers. In 2023, streaming has gained new scale and Madison Avenue is looking for ways to weave commercials into the consumers’ broadband experience. Digital advertising is projected to grow 9% in 2023, according to Interpublic Group’s Magna, compared with a decline of 4% for linear advertising formats.

Duran Duran’s Roger Taylor has paid tribute to Scots rock legends The Sensational Alex Harvey Band as he made a pitch for his band to record the new Bond theme.

Ashley Roberts was branded "beautiful" by her Instagram followers after sharing new photos from a recent getaway to America. The former Pussycat Dolls star, 41, headed to Arizona to see her family and reunite with mum Peggy, and shared a string of sun-soaked photos on social media. Ashley, who headed to Los Angeles with Amanda Holden earlier this month, looked incredible as she showcased her toned figure in the collection of photos, which she shared with the caption: "Desert chronicles," with a cactus emoji.

Molly-Mae Hague opted for a casual make-up-free look as she enjoyed a sweet family day out with boyfriend Tommy Fury and baby daughter Bambi.The mum-of-one, 23, cut a casual figure as the trio were snapped leaving a cafe in Cheshire, as she donned a white T-shirt, black bomber jacket and matching tracksuit bottoms. She paired these with some grey and white trainers and carried her belongings in a beige backpack.

Aberdeen have revealed they will appeal the red card dished out to Graeme Shinnie during the victory over Ross County.

NCT members Doyoung, Jaehyun and Jungwoo have made their debut under a new sub-unit, NCT DOJAEJUNG, with their mini-album ‘Perfume’.On April 17 at 6pm KST, the NCT trio released their first mini-album ‘Perfume’ as well as the music video for its title track of the same name.In the new visual, Doyoung, Jaehyun and Jungwoo formulate scents in a flower-filled mansion, later bottling them in three perfume bottles. Placing them in a gift box, they leave it on the doorstep of a fan as a gift.“Leaving ‘em on your wrist / On your collar / Gonna let ‘em hover / So you can’t forget me / Mixed in with the smallest sigh,” NCT DOJAEJUNG sing on the chorus.