TV
Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with studios after nearly 5-month strike
Hollywood production has been halted for months as actors and writers have been on strike.
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Rupert Murdoch, the creator of Fox News, is stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.
He will become chairman emeritus of both corporations, the company announced on Thursday. His son, Lachlan, will control both companies.
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Cavalcante Update, The Immigration Crisis, Why is Everybody Using Subtitles?
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy rejected a proposal to house asylum seekers at Atlantic City Airport. We'll talk abut the national immigration crisis. Plus, why we're so into subtitles.
Air Date: September 12, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 46:39Giant ‘The Office’ mural debuts in Scranton, thanks to a Philly artist team
Kala Hagopian and team spent a year painting the lifelike faces of Michael Scott and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin crew.
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Longtime ‘Price Is Right’ host Bob Barker dies at 99
Barker used his fame to promote another great passion: animal rights.
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Philly unions rally to show solidarity for actors, writers, and others striking against the studios
The City Hall rally was part of a nationwide effort to garner support for the work stoppage.
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Ken Jennings Explores the Afterlife, Hittin’ Season for the Phils, Things to Do
Jeopardy! host and former champion Ken Jennings' new book is an offbeat and hilarious guide to the afterlife. He joins us to talk about '100 Places to See After You Die.'
Air Date: August 10, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:45Angus Cloud, breakout star of ‘Euphoria,’ is dead at 25
Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.
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Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies from cancer at 70
Reubens' character, with his too-tight gray suit, white chunky loafers and red bow tie was best known for the film “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and the television series.
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The streaming model is cratering — here’s how that’s hurting actors, writers and fans
Streamers have been removing content from their platforms lately — and they're canceling series after just one season.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter joined the rally in LOVE Park on Thursday afternoon.
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What does the SAG-AFTRA strike mean for Philly film, TV production?
For the first time since 1960, actors and writers are picketing film and TV productions at the same time.
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Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse
It will be the first time since 1960 that actors and writers picket film and television productions.
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Fox News hit with another defamation lawsuit — this one over Jan. 6 allegations
Trump supporter and Jan. 6 protester Ray Epps sued the network over the allegations of former star, Tucker Carlson.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ lands 8 Emmy nominations; ‘Succession’ tops with 27
The Black actors of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” were again a high point for Emmy diversity, and for the otherwise largely absent broadcast networks.
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