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The Screen Actors Guild went on strike Friday morning, joining the ongoing writer's strike. This marks the first time in 63 years when both unions have been on strike at the same time. Errol Barnett reports from New York City.
Cruise's character rode a motorcycle off a cliff, then jumped off the bike — in front of his stunned castmates.
This marks the first time since 1960 that both Hollywood's actors and writers have been on strike simultaneously.
Members of SAG-AFTRA will go on strike at the end of the day Thursday after the unions were unable to agree on a new labor deal with Hollywood studios. SAG-AFTRA chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher spoke at a news conference about the impending strike. And Sharon Waxman, editor-in-chief of TheWrap, joined CBS News with analysis
The union representing thousands of film and television actors announced that they will go on strike beginning Thursday at midnight, leaving the Hollywood industry at a standstill. The SAG-AFTRA national board said its members will join Hollywood writers, who have been on strike since early May, on the picket lines. Elaine Low, staff writer for "The Ankler," joined CBS News to unpack the sticking points actors are fighting for, and what the dual strikes could mean for the future of the industry.
Hollywood actors formally went on strike after negotiations between their union and motion picture studios collapsed, a serious blow for the entertainment industry that could cripple film and TV productions across the U.S. "You share the wealth, because you cannot exist without us," SAG-AFTRA president and actor Fran Drescher said at a news conference.
In the witness box for the first time in the London trial, the award-winning Hollywood actor described his relations with 1 of 4 accusers as "romantic."
The Union representing Hollywood actors is meeting with federal mediators for a last-ditch effort at negotiating a contract with major studios. SAG-AFTRA's current contract is set to expire at midnight Pacific time Wednesday night. Union members have already given leadership the authority to call a strike if no agreement is reached. A strike would put them on the picket line with members of the Writers Guild of America, they've been on strike since May. Anousha Sakoui, an entertainment labor reporter for the Los Angeles Times, has more.
Censors say the Barbie movie can be shown in theaters, but only with lines blurred on a "child-like" map that has irked more than one nation.
SAG-AFTRA's contract with the major Hollywood studios is set to expire at midnight Wednesday.
Motion capture can allow actors to appear in movies without ever setting foot on set. But questions about who controls and profits from these likenesses could lead to actors joining writers in their ongoing strike soon. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Hollywood is bracing for actors to go on strike as the writers' strike also continues. Thousands of other workers across the country are also striking or preparing to walk off the job as their contracts expire. Elise Preston reports.
Oscar-nominated actress Stephanie Hsu joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her childhood, her passion for acting and her love of agriculture. She's now taking on a new role in the R-rated comedy "Joy Ride."
Thousands of Los Angeles hotel workers have walked off the job after their contract lapsed this weekend. It's the latest in a series of growing strikes that include Hollywood writers and Starbucks workers. Elise Preston has more.
Earlier this month, SAG-AFTRA members voted overwhelmingly to authorize a potential strike in the event a deal isn't reached with the major studios.
Five weeks before actor Jonathan Majors is set to face trial in New York for misdemeanor assault charges, a new report in Rolling Stone magazine alleges Majors had a pattern of physical and emotional abuse over a roughly 10-year period. Majors has repeatedly denied abuse allegations. Christopher Brown, entertainment law professor at Boston College Law School, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
With their current contract set to expire, thousands of SAG-AFTRA members could soon go on strike, leading to a potential Hollywood production shutdown. If it were to happen, it would also mark the first time since 1960 that both the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild have been on strike simultaneously. Jonathan Vigliotti has details.
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing thousands of actors, has voted to authorize a strike if no deal is reached with Hollywood studios by Friday. The Writers Guild of America has been on strike since May 2. Anousha Sakoui, entertainment industry writer for the Los Angeles Times, joined CBS News to talk about the situation.
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey faces a dozen criminal charges brought by four men, most stemming from his time leading a London theater.
The honorary Oscar statuette is given to honor lifetime achievements, contributions to the motion picture industry or service to the Academy.
The iconic items are part of an ultra-rare collection of movie props that could rake in more than $12 million.
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One of Los Angeles' most revered architects, Paul Revere Williams (1894-1980) designed homes and hotels known for their grace and elegance, as well as commercial buildings in many styles – some 3,000 buildings in all. Yet he made his name at a time when an African American architect was not expected to succeed. Correspondent Mark Whitaker examines the mark Williams left on Hollywood, and on the field of architecture.
A monastery in Hollywood has been home to Dominican nuns for most of its 99-year history. Even though the nuns left to help out other monasteries, they don't ever plan on selling the structure, or the property it was built on, even as it becomes prime Hollywood real estate. Michelle Miller reports.
Glenda Jackson, a two-time Academy Award-winning performer who had a second career in politics as a British lawmaker, died at 87 early Thursday. John Dickerson looks back at his 2019 interview with the actress and discusses her legacy.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
With her posts and pleas on TikTok, Molly Bish's sister Jennifer hopes she will generate new tips that will finally solve her sister's Massachusetts murder case and put an end to a painful decades-old mystery.
For years, the death of 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Montana investigators initially said it could have been a tragic accident, but her family always suspected something more sinister.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The blaze occurred just past midnight in Arpora in North Goa, a party hub.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
The Taliban made women's sports illegal in 2021 when the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, but it hasn't stopped a group of refugees in Houston determined to forge their own way on the soccer pitch.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal.
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Frank Gehry, one of the towering figures in architecture in the last century, died on Fri., Dec. 5, 2025 at age 96. Watch four reports on Gehry from the "Sunday Morning" archives, including, from 2002, a profile by Scott Pelley; from 2006, Serena Altschul looked at Gehry's jewelry line; from 2022, Gehry talked with Bill Whitaker about his creative process; and from 2020, Gehry discussed his contested design for the Eisenhower Memorial, in Washington, D.C., with Rita Braver.
You may recognize Tim Blake Nelson from "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs," but his latest book "Superhero" explores what he considers Hollywood's favorite genre.
Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $72 billion, but the announcement has sparked concern among industry workers.
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Received."
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
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With her posts and pleas on TikTok, Molly Bish's sister Jennifer hopes she will generate new tips that will finally solve her sister's Massachusetts murder case and put an end to a painful decades-old mystery.
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Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
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Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
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