The *NSYNC boys are attempting some 11th-hour press before the ‘Trolls’ movie hits theaters — and one way they’ll be plugging the product is with a group powwow in front of cameras. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Justin Timberlake and the other 4 boy band members are planning to attend a premiere, of
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SAG-AFTRA just struck a new tentative deal with Hollywood’s major studios — effectively ending the actors’ strike … this after more than 100 days of picketing. The guild announced Wednesday they’d come to terms with the AMPTP for a new 3-year contract that’ll allow union actors to get back to work … and let showbiz
Rachel Zegler was front and center with her castmates for the premiere of her big new ‘Hunger Games’ movie … but don’t worry, she ain’t crossing the SAG picket line here. The actress — who plays the lead in ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,’ a prequel to the movies Jennifer Lawrence was in years
The long-running writers’ strike is officially coming to an end, as the union’s leaders sign off on the tentative deal struck Sunday with Hollywood studios … almost 5 months after the stalemate began. WGA leadership voted Tuesday to end the strike, approving the new 3-year deal with the AMPTP … and it will be effective
The latest round of negotiations between the WGA and the AMPTP is said to be wrapping up soon … with either an agreement to end the strike, or a signal to hit the picket lines again. Leadership from both parties — including a reported handful of high-profile CEOs from the major studios — have been
Bill Maher has pulled the plug on his decision to bring “Real Time” back without writers … he says there’s now hope both sides may reach an agreement so he’s putting his show on ice until that happens. Bill says, “My decision to return to work was made when it seemed nothing was happening and
Drew Barrymore will not cross the picket line, after all … she now says she is NOT going back into production on her talk show while the Writer’s Guild strike continues. Drew completed a massive flip-flop Sunday morning when she announced, “I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the
Bill Maher is taking it on the chin for bringing back ‘Real Time’ in the middle of the writers strike … with one Writers Guild leader insisting Bill’s misguided move won’t weaken the union’s labor stoppage. Play video content TMZ.com WGA negotiating committee member Greg Iwinski joined us Tuesday on “TMZ Live” to push back
Drew Barrymore‘s popular talk show is coming back to a TV near you — this despite the fact that there’s still a couple strikes going on … and one guild is effectively calling her a scab. The former child star announced Sunday that season 4 of ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ will soon resume production, something
Play video content TMZ.com Bill Maher is wondering why California’s Governor is standing on the sidelines during Hollywood’s economy-crushing labor disputes, and he’s calling on Gavin Newsom to help hammer out a deal. The ‘Real Time’ host joined us on “TMZ Live” and we asked him about the strike that’s put his, and every other
The titans of late night are teaming up to talk shop on a new podcast — all in an effort to support their striking employees — and at least one union is totally cool with that plan … on certain conditions. A rep for SAG-AFTRA tells TMZ … the just-launched “Strike Force Five” show —
The men of late-night TV — Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert and John Oliver — are teaming up to support their staff amid the strikes with a new, joint podcast called ‘Strike Force Five,’ available now on Spotify.
Play video content BACKGRID Stephen Amell seems to have changed his tune when it comes to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike — first demonstrated in his actions, and now further cemented by his own words. The “Arrow” star spoke to a photog this week not long after he was spotted out in NYC with other fellow
Jamie Lee Curtis seems to be walking that line of unwavering support for the SAG-AFTRA strike and taking an ambivalent stance on it … you can be the judge on where she lands. The actress made a bunch of remarks about the strike Thursday, when she showed up to a charity event in L.A. and
Stephen Amell is a bit of a walking contradiction — on the one hand, he says he backs his union amid the ongoing strike, but on the other … he doesn’t approve of them actually striking. The “Arrow” star made the controversial comments during a recent promotional appearance in North Carolina, where he was plugging
Hollywood actors are stuck between a rock and a hard place amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike — best exemplified by one particular thespian, who’s now doing odd jobs to keep afloat. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the
Play video content TMZ.com Hollywood actors are stuck between a rock and a hard place amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike — best exemplified by one particular thespian, who’s now doing odd jobs to keep afloat. Josh Hooks, who’s been on shows like “Will Trent,” “Swagger” and “The Game,” among others … joined us Monday on
Business is booming … so says Dr. Ben Talei of the Beverly Hills Center for Plastic Surgery. He told Harvey and Charles on “TMZ Live” he’s working 7 days a week, because actors are using the downtime to go under the knife and recover without being noticed or missing work. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ
Play video content TMZ.com Lots of actors who are on strike are getting work … courtesy of Beverly Hills plastic surgeons! Business is booming … so says Dr. Ben Talei of the Beverly Hills Center for Plastic Surgery. He told Harvey and Charles on “TMZ Live” he’s working 7 days a week, because actors are
Page Kennedy is feeling the burn of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike … not only putting a damper on his upcoming summer blockbuster, but also reminding him how crappy royalty checks are!!! SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the
President Biden is gearing up for an epic battle to retain The White House, but we’ve learned he’s put the brakes on going to a critical area to fill his campaign coffers — Los Angeles. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Biden will not come to the L.A. area until the actors’ and writers’
Play video content TMZ.com Page Kennedy is feeling the burn of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike … not only putting a damper on his upcoming summer blockbuster, but also reminding him how crappy royalty checks are!!! TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Page, who says he’s in shambles over the strike, which is affecting his upcoming
Bryan Cranston attends a SAG-AFTRA strike rally in New York City to fight for fair wages and contracts in Hollywood.
Play video content TMZSports.com WWE Superstar Seth Rollins says he’s in full support of the writers and actors striking in Hollywood … but tells TMZ Sports there’s a bit of a “silver lining” in the situation, ’cause it gives people a new opportunity to check out wrestling!! Of course, SAG-AFTRA decided to join the Writers
A miracle came down on behalf of one Hollywood show that can now continue to work with its actors amid the SAG-AFTRA strike … and it benefits none other than Jesus, or at least fans of his story. Showrunners for the popular Christian-based TV series “The Chosen” announced Sunday they’d gotten the green light to
Awkwardness was in the air at Disneyland this weekend, where the studio forged ahead with their “Haunted Mansion” premiere amid the SAG strike … without any of the cast in sight. The premiere went down Saturday at the Anaheim park — in front of the actual Haunted Mansion ride, no less. Like we said, none
Play video content Ron Perlman is super pissed at the studio executive who wants to bleed striking writers dry before coming to the table to end one of two Hollywood strikes … so much so, he’s making threats. The “Hellboy” star did not mince words in a since-deleted social media rant Friday, making some ominous
Play video content TMZ.com Fran Drescher is ripping Hollywood studios, saying their negotiation strategy was all a ploy to have extra time to promote upcoming blockbusters. We got the actress and President of SAG-AFTRA on Friday’s picket line outside Netflix HQ, and she said the studios duped the union leading up to Thursday’s strike. Fran
There’s nothing but an empty set behind the wizard’s curtain on the set of “Wicked” … looking more like a ghost town as the SAG-AFTRA strike begins. The Buckinghamshire village that Universal transformed into some vibrant sets for the Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo-led musical has become a dreamland for the cast and crew hard
SAG-AFTRA actors are facing a load of rules as the strike goes into effect … and we’re talking about everything, from acting on camera to even tweeting about projects. TMZ has obtained a copy of the rigorous guidelines the 160,000 union members are required to follow until the strike ends … and it cites the