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‘Main Street vs The Merger’: Hollywood workers rally against $110 bn Paramount-Warner deal

A major media merger faces opposition from industry professionals and politicians. They fear the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will threaten jobs and cultural output. Regulators are expected to approve the deal, but states are preparing lawsuits. Concerns are high for creative talent and behind-the-scenes workers facing declining…

The Economic Times

How Hollywood writers triumphed over AI – and why it matters

Observers hail a ‘smart’ deal that allows for artificial intelligence as a tool, not a replacement – and could be a model for other industries

The Guardian - US

As Hollywood writers head back to work, what’s in new labour deal?

Supporters hail agreement to end strike as a victory, with commitments on pay, residuals and artificial intelligence.

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‘We did it’: Hollywood writers react to ‘tentative agreement’ to end strike

The US writers strike began on May 2.

Evening Standard

‘Bargaining for our very existence’: why the battle over AI is being fought in Hollywood

The ramifications of artificial intelligence are of concern to the actors and writers on strike – from big stars to bit players

The Guardian - US

How to support the actors’ and writers’ strike

With thousands out of work, here are ways you can support Hollywood’s most financially vulnerable

The Independent UK

On the picket lines with Hollywood's actors and writers, from LA to New York

The sidewalks of Hollywood and midtown Manhattan teemed with actors joining Hollywood's writers in protest outside the corporate offices of studios, streamers, and production companies

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Hollywood writers are on strike over an artificial intelligence threat some are warning is coming for you next

Writers created Tony Soprano, Don Draper and Shiv Roy. Now they've walked off the job, partly because they fear something fundamental will be lost if Hollywood allows itself to become a wasteland of AI-generated stories.

ABC News

How the writers strike will impact TV

There are many more unknowns than certainties, but here's why it's happening and where we'll feel the pain first

Salon

Writer Adam Conover skewers CNN owner over salary during appearance on CNN amid writers strike

Late night shows will go dark this week as the writer’s strike begins

The Independent UK

The Writers Guild of America has gone on strike. Here’s what we know.

Things have gotten complicated as no agreement could be reached.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Netflix Teams Up With the Obamas To Produce Big Government Propaganda

The G Word, a new documentary, only occasionally covers serious issues. But it opts not to do honest reporting.

Reason

Loretta Lynn death: Stella Parton and Katie Couric lead tributes to country music icon after she dies age 90

Groundbreaking singer, whose songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia, is being remembered as an inspiration and ‘a truly immortal artist’

The Independent UK

Review: Barack Obama and Adam Conover Want To Shift the Blame for Government Failures

Netflix's The G Word tries and fails to restore faith in big government.

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The G Word Begs Americans To Fall Back in Love with Uncle Sam

Adam Conover and President Barack Obama want to unruin the federal government. But they’re not really willing to truly consider that it’s too big and too wasteful.

Tribune News Service

How ‘The G Word’ blew Adam Conover’s mind

Adam Conover called his last show “Adam Ruins Everything,” because that’s what he did. He told us weddings are a scam, summer vacation makes us dumber and we have way too many cats.

Roll Call

How ‘The G Word’ blew Adam Conover’s mind - Roll Call

The comedian found a lot to love about the federal government in his new Netflix show, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.

Salon

Adam ruins government & criticizes Obama

Netflix's "The G Word" host tells Salon government is "astonishing" when it works and how to stop doomscrolling

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The Independent UK

Adam Conover's 'G Word' is funny crash course in government

Adam Conover is sure that laughter can open people up to new ideas

Roll Call

Adam Conover and the quest to make government accessible, funny and human - Roll Call

"The G Word with Adam Conover" aims to demystify the government but comes at a low point for government and trust in it.

The Guardian - US

Could this tough-on-crime billionaire be LA’s next mayor?

Rick Caruso’s campaign is tapping into fears of rising crime and Angelenos’ frustration with the homelessness emergency

The Independent UK

New this week: Harry Styles, 'Angelyne' and 'The Valet'

This week’s new entertainment releases include Harry Styles' third solo album, a reboot of “Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers” that has attracted some top “Saturday Night Live” alums, and Emmy Rossum stars in a series about media personality Angelyne

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