After an almost four-month strike, SAG-AFTRA members have approved a new three-year contract with Hollywood studios, securing over $1 billion in gains including a 7% pay raise, improved safety protocols, and a new residuals structure for streaming services. The strike, which was the longest in the union's history, has now come to an end, allowing the entertainment industry to move forward and resume production.
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A Los Angeles judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence for A$AP Rocky to stand trial on charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The judge will now consider the evidence and decide whether to proceed to trial, with a potential sentence of up to four years in prison if convicted. The defense has argued that the evidence is insufficient to proceed to trial, while the prosecution has argued that the evidence shows Rocky was the one who fired the gun and was in possession of a firearm.
Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend Erica Herman has dropped her $30 million lawsuit against the trust that owns his $54 million Florida mansion. The lawsuit, which was filed in April 2020, alleged that Woods had verbally and physically abused her, and that his agents had sexually harassed her. Herman's attorney stated that she had decided to drop the lawsuit because she wanted to "put this matter behind her and move on with her life," and that she had never accused Woods of sexual harassment or assault.
Jimmy Kimmel will return as host of the Oscars for the fourth time, with his wife Molly McNearney returning for a second consecutive year as executive producer. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expressed their excitement for Kimmel and McNearney's return, and Kimmel said he was thrilled to be hosting the show for the fourth and most likely final time. McNearney also expressed her excitement to be working with Kimmel again. The Oscars will take place on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
Alan Ruck, known for his roles in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Succession," was involved in a four-vehicle crash in Hollywood on Tuesday night that resulted in a pickup truck slamming into a pizzeria. Three people were treated for minor injuries, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation. Ruck is best known for his roles in films such as "Twister," "Speed," and "Star Trek: Generations."
Matthew Perry, beloved actor best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on "Friends," has passed away at the age of 54. His former co-stars have released a statement expressing their devastation at his passing, and the "Friends" community has been paying tribute to his life and legacy. An autopsy was completed on Sunday, with toxicology results pending, and Perry's death was confirmed by his representative and a law enforcement source.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a Lake Tahoe-area attack that left one man dead and his wife in critical condition. Danny Serafini, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, and Samantha Scott were arrested separately in Nevada in connection to the slaying of Robert Gary Spohr and the attempted murder of Wendy Wood. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the attack and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
Piper Laurie, an Oscar-nominated actor who was remembered fondly by her colleagues and fans, passed away at the age of 91. She was known for her strong-willed nature and her acclaimed roles in films such as "The Hustler", "Carrie", and "Children of a Lesser God". In addition to her acting career, Laurie was also a frequent guest on television talk shows and was a regular on the game show “Hollywood Squares” in the 1970s.