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Smiling cheek to cheek with Kim Kardashian “had nothing to do with being at a party or having fun,” according to Fran Drescher, the former Nanny star who’s now president of the labor union for actors, SAG-AFTRA. Drescher had to defend the company she keeps up with on Thursday, after …

SAG-AFTRA agreed to bring in a federal mediation agency in its tense negotiations with major Hollywood studios, but declined to extend negotiations beyond Wednesday night, when the current contract expires. In a statement released on Tuesday, the union said it had agreed to a “last-minute request for federal mediation” from …

With a strike looming for members of the Screen Actors Guild, whose new deadline for SAG-AFTRA to come to an agreement with Hollywood studios and producers is set to expire at midnight on July 12, and SAG-AFTRA agreeing to federal mediation, actors say they don’t have a lot of faith …

The top publicists in Hollywood were briefed by leaders of SAG-AFTRA about the possibility of a strike during a reportedly “panicked” meeting. On the call Monday, the publicity firms were told how their talent can help the union if a strike were to take place this week, according to Variety. …

With days to go before SAG-AFTRA’s currentfilm-and-TV contract expires, union president Fran Drescher was photographed smiling for the camera with Kim Kardashian, who snapped a photo with the actress at a Dolce & Gabbana event in Puglia, Italy. Drescher drew harsh criticism from Hollywood insiders, who pointed out the poor …

SAG-AFTRA has agreed to extend contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) until July 12. The decision will allow both sides more time to negotiate an agreement over issues such streaming residuals and the use of artificial intelligence. The parties will continue to hash out …

Earlier this month, members of the Screen Actors Guild voted to authorize a strike if their negotiating committee doesn’t reach an agreement on a new contract with major Hollywood studios by June 30. SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher released a video message this week with an update on the negotiations, telling …

SAG-AFTRA may officially join the WGA on the picket lines. Last night, the SAG-AFTRA National Board unanimously agreed to recommend that its members vote to authorize a strike. The decision comes ahead of the guild’s TV and theatrical contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), …