Blues and Arts Fiesta 2023 in San Felipe to give back to local institutions
A non-profit organization is putting together a festival in San Felipe, Mexico where you can enjoy blues and arts while helping the community at the…
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The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios
Leaders of the screenwriters union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with…
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YumaCon returns in October with special guests and attractions
YumaCon will be running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 8 at the Yuma Civic Center located at…
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SAG-AFTRA video game performers authorize strike if labor talks fail
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television (SAG-AFTRA) announced Monday that its members voted to authorize a strike to…
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Industry veterans share their thoughts on the WGA tentative deal
“I’m glad that one logjam was broken and I hope that means that the next logjam is gonna be broken soon,” said Barry Gordon, former SAG-AFTRA…
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Gary Sinise to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize Award
The organization announced Tuesday that Sinise will receive the honorary AARP Purpose Prize awards during a ceremony on Oct. 25. The Emmy and Tony…
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First Arizona Elvis Fest held over the weekend
The event brought out fans of all ages to perform and enjoy all aspects of the King of Rock & Roll’s…
Continue Reading WGA, Hollywood studios executives close to an agreement
Although a deal has yet to be reached, sources suggest that the two sides are “inching closer” to an…
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Usher to perform 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show
The National Football League (NFL), Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that the mega music star, who has won eight Grammy’s, will lead the…
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Arizona production group hosts dance party for local teens
SoAZ Productions LLC, a local production group, hosted an event on Saturday night for local teens between the ages of 13 and…
Continue Reading WGA and Hollywood executives continue another round of negotiations
The Guild held another round of meetings with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on…
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WGA and Hollywood studios continue negotiation talks
An agreement could be near as talks between the Writers Guild of America (WGA), the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and…
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WGA strike talks with Hollywood producers to resume Wednesday
The announcement comes on the 139th day of the strike, which began back in May. The union told its members to continue joining picket lines as the…
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John Waters, “Hairspray” director, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Waters is known for a career filled with offbeat and counter culture stories, with 16 films as a director. These films include Pink Flamingos, Cry…
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‘Nun 2’ narrowly edges ‘A Haunting in Venice’ over quiet weekend in movie theaters
In its second weekend of release, Warner Bros.’ “The Nun 2,” a spinoff from the studio’s lucrative “Conjuring” franchise, grossed $14.7…
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Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments
Wenner created a firestorm doing publicity for his new book “The Masters,” which features interviews with musicians Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Mick…
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Missing the Emmy Awards? What’s happening with the strike-delayed celebration of television
With union rules allowing no interviews, panels or awards-show participation, acting nominees had just a few days to do the kind of media promotion…
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Hollywood strikes enter a new phase as daytime shows like Drew Barrymore’s return despite pickets
Barrymore — a daughter of a proud acting dynasty — is making new batches of her syndicated talk show despite picketers outside her studio, as…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams joins SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes
Mayor Adams joined the picket line, even carrying a sign. He told the crowd he strongly supports the union, having been associated with several…
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