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SAG-AFTRA strike signs are seen upside down
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Actors and studios make a deal to end Hollywood strikes

SAG-AFTRA workers have been on strike since July, when they joined screenwriters on strike. If the performers approve their new deal, Hollywood may soon come back to life.

2 years ago

Matthew Perry died on Saturday at age 54 at his Los Angeles home, multiple outlets report. The actor is pictured in 2009 at the L.A. premiere of The Invention of Lying.
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dies at age 54

Perry, who won an Emmy nod and enormous fame for his starring role as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom, was found dead at his Los Angeles home, multiple outlets reported.

2 years ago

FILE - A Netflix sign is photographed outside its office building in Los Angeles, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Netflix reports earnings on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.
Community

Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan

The $15.50 per month price for Netflix’s most popular streaming option in the U.S. will remain unchanged, as will a $7 monthly plan backed by ads.

2 years ago

A WGA support sign rests near SAG-AFTRA members picketing outside Warner Bros. Studio as the actors strike continues on September 26, 2023 in Burbank, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Writers union votes to ratify contract, ending one of Hollywood’s longest strikes

The deal delivers salary increases to writers, along with boosts to their health and pension funds, and the establishment of guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence.

2 years ago

SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher, center, and SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, center right speak alongside SAG-AFTRA members during a press conference announcing a strike by The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists on Thursday, July, 13, 2023, in Los Angeles.
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

The Hollywood writers strike is over, but the actors strike could drag on. Here’s why

The actors union represents many types of performers — actors, dancers, stunt people — each with specific needs that need to be addressed.

2 years ago

Retired Philadelphia teacher Joyce Abbott is framed by balloons during a celebration of her 27-year career, held at Overbrook High School. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

The longtime Philly teacher who inspired ‘Abbott Elementary’ is honored at Overbrook High School

Joyce Abbott, the teacher that inspired and motivated Quinta Brunson, had a street renamed after her, and was inducted into her alma mater's Hall of Fame.

2 years ago

File photo: David McCallum, star of the NBC-TV series ''The Invisible Man,'' is shown during an interview with Jay Sharbutt at NBC studios in New York, Aug. 28, 1975.
Arts & Entertainment

David McCallum, star of hit TV series ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ and ‘NCIS,’ dies at 90

McCallum’s work with “U.N.C.L.E.” brought him two Emmy nominations. He returned to television in 2003 in another series with an agency known by its initials — CBS’ “NCIS.”

2 years ago

Brian Nelson holding a sign at the picket line
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Three things to know about the Hollywood Writers’ tentative agreement

The leadership's vote is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday. So is this a victory for the writers?

2 years ago

A closeup of a sign says ''Writers Guild of America on strike''
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

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.

2 years ago

Rupert Murdoch attends the WSJ. Magazine 2017 Innovator Awards at The Museum of Modern Art in New York on Nov. 1, 2017.
Politics & Policy

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.

2 years ago

Migrants walk past large buoys being used as a floating border barrier on the Rio Grande, Monday, July 31, 2023, near Eagle Pass, Texas, as they cross from Mexico to the U.S. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Studio 2

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 46:39
Philadelphia artist Kala Hagopian puts finishing touches on “The Office” mural in Scranton, supported by NBC and Peacock with the authorization of all 17 actors
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Giant ‘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.

2 years ago

Bob Barker smiles and laughs
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Longtime ‘Price Is Right’ host Bob Barker dies at 99

Barker used his fame to promote another great passion: animal rights.

2 years ago

SAG-AFTRA rally at city hall
Arts & Entertainment

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.

2 years ago

Photo by Faith Jennings
Studio 2

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

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