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September 26, 2023

How a family secret changed Kerry Washington's life

Kerry Washington discusses her memoir, "Thicker Than Water," and the family secret revelation that taught Olivia Pope's portrayer to be her own protagonist.

The writers' strike deal is a big step, but roadblocks remain for Hollywood's return to work

The Writers Guild of America and major studios reached a tentative agreement on Sunday night. But significant challenges remain before the entertainment industry can fully return to the business of making and promoting movies and TV shows.

Pasadena theater grapples with sexual harassment, power dynamics in remixed Shakespeare play

Boston Court Pasadena's "Measure Still for Measure" remixes the Bard, and finds much is relevant in this tale of corrupt power and sexual harassment.

Martin Scorsese urges filmmakers to fight comic book movie culture: 'We've got to save cinema'

Martin Scorsese wants filmmakers to "save cinema" by fighting comic book movie culture, which he called manufactured content.

SAG-AFTRA members vote to authorize strike against video game companies

SAG-AFTRA has been negotiating its video game contract, or Interactive Media Agreement, for nearly a year. The authorization vote doesn't initiate a strike.

Granderson: If Adidas cut ties with Ye over his antisemitic rants, why is it praising him and selling Yeezys?

The German apparel company's CEO said recently "I don't think he meant what he said." Ye was pretty clear in threatening to "go death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE."

Malibu mayor says Kardashian party violated permit — a trend city leaders say is growing

Kourtney Kardashian's recent Poosh party in Malibu allegedly violated its permit. Some city leaders say it's a trend among large events for the rich.

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