Inside the push for a reality TV union

As scrutiny mounts on reality TV, stars from Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchises, "Love Is Blind" and "The Challenge" say the industry needs to change.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment October 28, 2023 Long hours, low pay and mental trauma: Stars say reality TV is grueling and a union could help As scrutiny mounts on reality TV, stars from Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchises, "Love Is Blind" and "The Challenge" say the industry needs to change. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Gen Z is turned off by onscreen sex, wants no-mance over romance, a new study finds Gen Z is turned off by onscreen sex, a new study finds. Those born between 1997 and 2012 apparently prefer to see platonic relationships in film and TV. SHARE       READ MORE Thousands of actors sign letter declaring they'd 'rather stay on strike than take a bad deal' Thousands of actors signed an open letter reaffirming their commitment to the strike. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Pedro Pascal are among the signatories. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT New streaming service will offer Lakers games to cable cord-cutters Spectrum and the NBA team announced the launch of SportsNet+, which will carry local telecasts for $19.99 a month. SHARE       READ MORE The dose of self-care you didn't know you needed? Playing the new 'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' The game is less about challenges and more about life — why we explore, how we stay optimistic and, most importantly, how we can find awe in unexpected places. SHARE       READ MORE Disney pushes new 'Snow White' and pulls Jonathan Majors film as actors' strike continues Disney has updated its theatrical release schedule, delaying the new 'Snow White' starring Rachel Zegler and pulling 'Magazine Dreams' starring Jonathan Majors. SHARE       READ MORE Column: In Malibu, the myth of the open road creates a bloody reality: PCH is a death trap We've been conditioned by film, TV and car commercials to believe the iconic highway is best experienced in a blur. And that myth has produced a deadly reality. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US