Striking Actors Reach Tentative Deal With Video Game Makers
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists said Tuesday that a tentative labor agreement for performers working on video games has been signed by companies including Activision Productions, Disney Character Voices and Electronic Arts Productions.
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'Pete has always wanted to be a dad': Pete Davidson's baby wish
Pete Davidson has 'always wanted to be a dad'. The 31-year-old comedian and his 29-year-old model girlfriend Elsie Hewitt are expecting their first child together later this year and friends of Pete have insisted that now is the 'perfect' time for him to become a father. A source told Us Weekly: 'This has brought them even closer. It's a healthy relationship for Pete. Pete has always wanted to be a dad and thinks the timing in his life is perfect. He couldn't have done it a few years ago but is in a very different place in life now. 'He's had a great year so far with two movies coming out soon, another in production, and a return to stand-up.' While Pete and Elsie only went public with their romance in March, insiders insisted they are smitten with each other. The source said: 'They are over the moon about it. They are so excited. Pete and Elsie have a really playful relationship, and things are going really well.' The insider added: '[They have only been together for a] 'short amount of time,' but they've become 'inseparable' since they started dating earlier this year. 'He and Elsie live together now and are starting to get things ready, which has been very exciting for them to do together.' Sources told TMZ that Elsie is due to give birth in the winter and she and Pete recently shared their happy news with friends and family. In May, Elsie gushed her boyfriend is the "best person" she's ever met. She told People magazine: 'He is so incredible. Honestly, best person I've ever met, and I'm so grateful ... 'Everyone deserves a Pete!' Pete's most recent relationship before Elsie was with 'Outer Banks' actress Madelyn Cline eight months ago. And Elsie was most recently linked to actor Jason Sudeikis. She also previously dated Ryan Phillippe.
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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Enjoy Their Vacation in Saint Tropez, Plus SZA, Gina Rodriguez and More
Celebrities have been everywhere this week. The power couples are out to sea as Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz were spotted holding hands in Saint-Tropez, and Paul Wesley and Natalie Kuckenburg enjoy the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Meanwhile, SZA takes a moment with her fans in Paris as she continues her blockbuster Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar. Plus, Gina Rodriguez stops to buy some stuffed animals with her family in New York City. Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! On the Move Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are seen holding hands in the French Rivera on July 18. Catching up with the Fans SZA says hi to fans on her way to her car in Paris, amidst her and Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour on July 17. Summer Getaway Paul Wesley and Natalie Kuckenburg bask in the sun at the Amalfi Coast in Italy on July 17. Plushy Pals Actress Gina Rodriguez stops by Warmies' SoHo Pop-up in New York with her family to pick some plushies for her son and little one on the way on July 18. Silver and Stripes Sarah Cheung and Brooks Nader attend the VIP Preview for makeup brand Sacheu on July 18 in Los Angeles. Words of Wisdom Olympic track and field superstar Allyson Felix shares some words as the keynote speaker at Create & Cultivate Supper Club in Los Angeles. Out to Lunch Heather Graham heads to The Ivy restaurant in a all white outfit in Los Angeles on July 18. Pump up the Jams J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer keep the good vibes going at a release party for Balvin's new album Mixteip in New York City on July 17. Screen to Stage Nathalie Emmanuel attends the press night performance of Sing Street in London on July 18. Smile and Wave Kat Graham zips by on a golf cart while leaving Access Hollywood in Los Angeles. Love Off the Island Love Island's Clarke Carraway and Taylor Williams dance the night away at Wizkid's 35th Birthday in held at Zouk L.A. Make Me Loose My Breath Tyla steps out in a comfy and casual outfit in London on July 17. Cute Co-Stars BMF co-stars Michole Briana White and Russell Hornsby pose together at the Vibes & Views screening in partnership with Starz at Soho Warehouse on July 16. Basketball's Finest WNBA power house Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark and Sydney Colson get ready for Finals with Good Morning America's Robin Roberts in Indianapolis on July 18. Showin' Love South Korean actor, Park Bo-Gum gives fans his heart at a photocall for The 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards in Incheon, South Korea on July 18. Cute Couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie make a date night out of the Las Culturistas Culture Awards on July 17 in Los Angeles. A Look That Pop Megan Stalter shakes up the red carpet with a Diet Coke dress at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. Award-Worthy Looks I Know What You Did Last Summer alum Sarah Michelle Gellar looks glam as she arrives at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. Out of the Office Mindy Kaling poses in a white and pink dress at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards on July 17 in Los Angeles. Future So Bright... Mariska Hargitay brings the shades to the screening of My Mom Jayne in East Hampton, New York on July 17. Red Carpet Ready Aidy Bryant arrives in all black to the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. OG Scream Queen Jamie Lee Curtis throws up a peace sign at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. Flowering Looks Nicky Hilton Rothschild poses with some beautiful flowers at the Net-a-Porter & Mr Porter Summer in the Hamptons Cocktail Party in Sagaponack, N.Y. on July 17. Museum Worthy Lainey Wilson attends the opening of the "Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails" exhibition in the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame on July 17. Dazzling Darling Lisa Rinna shines and shimmers at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. Summer Blues Pamela Anderson steps out in a deep blue outfit in New York City on July 17. Happy Hour Julianne Moore steps out for a cocktail party on July 17 in Sagaponack, N.Y. Late Night Love Seth Meyers snaps a pic with Late Night guest Amy Sedaris on July 17. Pearly Whites Joel Kim Booster is all smiles at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. Dream Team Quinta Brunson, Ana Gasteyer, Andy Samberg, Kristen Wiig, and Allison Janney take a star-studded shot at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. Suiting Up Benito Skinner and Renée Rapp bring the formality with suits at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards on July 17 in Los Angeles. All 'McCording' to Plan AnnaLynne McCord is joined by her sisters Rachel and Angel for the Emmy Nomination Celebration hosted by The McCord List on July 17 in Hollywood. Ruby Red Bag Natasha Lyonne is seen goofing around backstage at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on July 17. Bravo Date Night Jeff Goldblum and wife Emilie Livingston arrive in leather for the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. Seeing Red Mary Cosby was spotted in a bold red outfit at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. Summer Stroll Shawn Mendes spends some quality time with his sister Aaliyah in Los Angeles on July 17. Denim Down Lola Tung is seen out and about in New York City on July 17. Spotted Out Jack Quaid arrives in a dark ensemble, broken up with a playful polka dot tie at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards on July 17 in Los Angeles. Like Woah Aly and AJ Michalka bring the star power to GRAMMY Camp on July 17 in Burbank, California. Comedy Gold After a successful night, Las Culturistas hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers celebrate at the after-party with Casamigos margaritas on July 17 in Los Angeles. Country Queen Trisha Yearwood wows the crowd at the TODAY Citi Concert Sires in New York on July 18. Avengers Assemble Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky pose with their adorable children Sasha and Tristan at the Limitless: Live Better Now season 2 premiere in London on July 17. Blue-Eyed Babes Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks smolder at the camera while attending he Limitless: Live Better Now season 2 London on July 17. All's Right in Red Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson flashes a dazzling smile while attending the 3rd Knights of Charity Gala at Chateau de la Croix des Gardes in Cannes, France on July 17. Kickin' it with Casalegno Gavin Casalegno sports black headphones and a white tank while arriving at CBS Mornings on July 17 in New York. 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The cancellation of Stephen Colbert's ‘Late Show' is a warning for comedy's future
On Thursday, Stephen Colbert announced that CBS has canceled 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' The Hollywood Reporter aptly described the decision to sunset the popular program in May 2026 as a 'shocker.' CBS, for its part, says that the decision to terminate the entire 'Late Show' franchise — inaugurated 33 years ago by the iconic David Letterman — was 'purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night.' And indeed, though Colbert's 'Late Show' is the highest-rated late-night show, such shows are struggling to maintain revenue and market share. We live in a social media age in which people, especially 'The Youth,' consume comedy (and reality) differently. The format perfected and popularized by old heads like Johnny Carson and Letterman just doesn't attract mass audiences who buy stuff anymore. But although CBS insists the cancellation 'is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters,' many viewers (and even some lawmakers) have a different theory of the case. On Monday, a mustachioed Colbert roasted CBS' parent company Paramount over its $16 million settlement with the Trump administration about the way the program '60 Minutes' edited an interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. The host described this capitulation to what he termed a 'nuisance lawsuit' as 'a big fat bribe.' Why a 'bribe?' Because Paramount is seeking FCC approval for its megamerger with the movie studio Skydance. That would be the same FCC beholden to the whims of one Donald J. Trump. Colbert made that joke on Monday. On Wednesday, Colbert's bosses informed him that the show was canceled. On Thursday he broke the news. Understandably, then, many are wondering if the sudden dismissal of Colbert isn't just about the bottom line. Now factor in that Colbert has been roasting Trump for a long time. In fact, it could be argued that Colbert was quicker than most comedians to recognize the unique threats to liberal democracy presented by Trump and the MAGA movement. It could also be argued that Trump and the MAGA movement recognized the unique threats to their legitimacy and cultural hegemony presented by comedic critics who broadcast to massive audiences. It didn't help CBS' case when Trump 'truthed' the following statement Friday: 'I absolutely love that Colbert' got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings. I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next. Has even less talent than Colbert! Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show.' While I think there is some merit to the network citing the bottom line, it's difficult to look at Colbert's sudden termination and think politics played no role. Besides, there is ample precedent for massive corporations compromising their commitment to comedic free speech in order to preserve and expand their markets. In 2018, on his Netflix show 'Patriot Act,' Hasan Minhaj, excoriated Saudi Arabia and its crown prince for their role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. After the Saudi government told Netflix the episode violated the kingdom's anti-cybercrime law, the company removed that specific episode in Saudi Arabia. Netflix's ordeal reveals 'a symbiotic relationship of mutual accommodation,' wrote professors Joe Khalil and Mohamed Zayani. 'The global streaming company,' the communications scholars continue, 'gains access to subscribers/audiences in exchange for loosening expectations about upholding unfettered speech and supporting artistic freedom.' All of which is to say that would-be authoritarians have a clear playbook for dealing with those who mock them: 1) find a popular comedian with broad reach who lambastes you with especial venom and intelligence, 2) realize that most comedians are insanely brave (and, from the point of view of their physical safety, quite stupid) and can't be cowed into censoring themselves, 3) sue their bosses and/or threaten them with loss of markets, licenses, broadcast rights, etc., 4) remove the critical political comedian from the platform, potentially replacing them with entertainers who are friendlier to the regime. The 'Late Show' cancellation augurs ominously for the future of political comedy carried by mass media. Then again, comedy can exist outside of platforms provided by corporate conglomerates. Comedians can ply their wares at small clubs and make whatever jokes they see fit. Freedom of speech lives! Right? I hope so. But I must remind you that back in the 1960s, law enforcement monitored and raided the great Lenny Bruce's shows across the country. The end of the 'Late Show' threatens to push or shunt critical political comedy off the airwaves and back into the local clubs. Maybe jokes and expressive liberty will thrive there, unmolested by thin-skinned rulers. Or maybe we are about to see an assault on comedic free speech that we haven't seen in more than half a century. This article was originally published on Solve the daily Crossword
