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US actor Angus Cloud had been struggling to deal with the passing of his father

World

‘Euphoria’ actor Angus Cloud dies aged 25

Angus Cloud, the 25-year-old co-star of hit HBO drama “Euphoria,” died on Monday, his family said. No cause of death was given for the...

AFPJuly 31, 2023

If the Hollywood strike were still in effect by the time of the Emmys ceremony, no stars would be able to attend

Entertainment

Emmys to be postponed due to Hollywood strikes: US media

This year's Emmy Awards will be postponed due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, US media reported.

AFPJuly 28, 2023

Netflix has invested in film and television production in an array of countries in a move that could help it endure a strike by actors and writers in Hollywood

Business

Netflix adds 6 mn subscribers after password crackdown

Netflix on Wednesday said subscriptions to the media streaming service climbed by nearly 6 million in the wake of its crackdown on password sharing....

AFPJuly 19, 2023

Business

Stars hit Hollywood sidewalks as anger at studios simmers

The Hollywood actors' strike kicked off on a sweltering morning in Los Angeles, just over 24 hours after contract talks collapsed with studios.

AFPJuly 15, 2023

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher feels 'duped' by the Hollywood studios over their failed contract talks

Business

‘We were duped’ by studios, says Hollywood actor union president

Hollywood actors were “duped” into extending negotiations for two weeks by studios who wanted more time to promote their summer blockbuster movies, union president...

AFPJuly 13, 2023

Business

‘I have to be able to pay my rent’: Hollywood actor feels the squeeze

Contract talks with studios over better pay and other conditions broke down overnight, and the Screen Actors Guild has called a strike.

AFPJuly 13, 2023

Huw Edwards has been the anchor of the BBC's flagship 10 pm news programme since 2003

World

BBC restarts inquiry into sex pictures scandal as star named

The BBC on Thursday resumed an internal inquiry after its star news anchor was revealed as the man at the centre of a sex...

AFPJuly 13, 2023

Actors have been supporting Hollywood writers on the picket line for weeks; now, they could formally join them on strike

Business

Hollywood edges closer to actors strike as talks sour

Tens of thousands of Hollywood actors on Wednesday anxiously awaited their union’s decision on whether to strike, as last-ditch talks with the likes of...

AFPJuly 12, 2023