SAG Awards will change name next year
The Screen Actors Guild Awards are now called the Actor Awards.
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Use of AI to replicate James Earl Jones' voice of Darth Vader concerns actors
Over the course of an acting career that spanned more than six decades, James Earl Jones' voice became an indelible piece of his work as a performer.
California bill to limit AI replicas
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Video game voice and motion actors announce second strike over AI concerns
Physical performances by actors are being treated as "data," said SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez said at a news conference.
Voice actors sue AI company, claiming it cloned their voices
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Actors union president Fran Drescher on SAG-AFTRA's victory
Last year, actors and writers walked off the job after contract talks with film and TV producers broke down. Fran Drescher, president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, spearheaded the negotiations that ended up winning huge concessions from corporations in Hollywood. Drescher talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about what studio bosses learned about her over the course of the strike – and what she learned about herself.
Who could win big at the 2024 SAG Awards?
Award season continues in Hollywood with the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards this Saturday, which are largely seen as a predictor of the Oscars. Patrick Gomez, editor-in-chief of Entertainment Weekly, joins CBS News to discuss the top nominations.
Actors strike ends after 118 days
Film and television actors are back to work starting Thursday after SAG-AFTRA's negotiating committee approves a tentative three-year contract, ending a 118-day strike. The union is touting gains in compensation and protections against the use of AI. Carter Evans reports from Culver City, California.
SAG-AFTRA leaders urge members to ratify deal
SAG-AFTRA leaders are urging the union's members to vote in favor of the agreement reached with studios as the ratification deadline nears Tuesday, but not everyone is satisfied with the deal that ended the actors strike. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports from Los Angeles.
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The union for film and TV actors say their strike-ending labor deal, which includes AI protections, is a big win for performers.
What the SAG-AFTRA deal means for Hollywood
The board for SAG-AFTRA voted Friday to approve a deal for a new contract with Hollywood studios. Washington Post features reporter Samantha Chery joins CBS News to discuss what's in the new contract that ended the nearly four-month-long actors' strike.
Studios, union reach deal to end actors' strike
Thousands of actors in film and television were finally able to return to work Thursday after their union, SAG-AFTRA, reached a deal with studios and streaming companies to end a strike that had lasted nearly four months. SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said the three-year contract is worth over $1 billion and includes significant wage increases and protections against artificial intelligence. Carter Evans reports.
With SAG-AFTRA deal, when will shows be back?
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SAG-AFTRA leaders call deal a major victory
SAG-AFTRA has struck a tentative deal with entertainment industry studios on a new labor contract, the union announced Wednesday, moving closer to ending a nearly four-month strike. Meg James, a senior entertainment industry writer for the Los Angeles Times, joined CBS News to discuss the deal.
SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative agreement with Hollywood studios
Agreement on new labor contract sets the stage for film and TV actors to return to work after months-long production freeze.
What we know about SAG-AFTRA's tentative deal
The union representing film and television actors has struck a tentative deal with entertainment industry studios on a new labor contract, SAG-AFTRA announced Wednesday, moving the sides closer to ending what has been a contentious nearly four-month strike. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative deal with studios
The union representing film and television actors has struck a tentative deal with entertainment industry studios on a new labor contract, the Screen Actors Guild announced Wednesday, ending a strike that lasted nearly four months. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans and "The Ankler" staff writer Elaine Low have more.
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SAG strike could drag on if no deal reached soon
The Hollywood actors' union is reviewing what studios say is their "last, best and final" offer for a new contract as the strike enters its 116th day. If a deal isn't reached soon, much of the 2024 movie and TV slate will be wiped away. Carter Evans has the details.
SAG-AFTRA reviews a new offer from studios
As the actors' strike continues, the SAG-AFTRA negotiation committee is reviewing a "best and final offer" from studios, according to the union. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on the issues that appear to be keeping them from a deal.
Studios give "final offer" to SAG-AFTRA strikers
Hollywood studios on Saturday presented SAG-AFTRA members with what they're calling their "best and final offer." Meanwhile, if no deal is reached tonight with the teacher's union in Portland, Oregon, public schools will remain closed tomorrow. Kenny Choi has the latest on the strikes.
Topics SAG-AFTRA, studios will pick up next
Talks broke down between SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios after topics related to streaming and artificial intelligence were brought to the table. Sean McNulty, the creator and writer of The Ankler's "The Wakeup" newsletter, joins CBS News with some of the points that will have to be picked up when negotiations start again on Tuesday.
SAG-AFTRA, studios suspend negotiations
Negotiations between Hollywood studios and the Screen Actors Guild have been suspended. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers said Wednesday that "conversations are no longer moving us in a productive direction," while the union has accused the studios of engaging in "bully tactics" and alleges that the studios refused to counter their latest offer. Benjamin Lindsay, deputy managing editor at "The Wrap," joins CBS News to unpack what happened.
Talks aimed at ending actors strike break down amid acrimony
Studios walked away, saying the gap between the sides was simply too large despite an offer as good as the one that recently ended the writers strike.
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The search-and-rescue mission for a downed fighter jet crew member is ongoing as the war in the Middle East rages on.
Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
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Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
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Dutch police probe explosion outside a pro-Israel Christian center
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American fighter jet was downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
Trump signs executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports
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Senate Democrat demands that TSA lift its "shoes-on" policy, calling it a safety risk
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23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
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Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
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Undefeated UConn upset by South Carolina in women's Final Four
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A school learned sign language to communicate with its only deaf student
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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks
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3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
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Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
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United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week
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Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"
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23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
Trump signs executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Alito treated for dehydration after falling ill in March, Supreme Court says
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
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New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
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HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
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FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
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Dutch police probe explosion outside a pro-Israel Christian center
The incident comes after a string of similar nighttime attacks across Europe that have heightened concerns over antisemitism.
One dead, dozens injured in crush during rally at Peru soccer stadium
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
Pope Leo carries cross for all 14 stations during Good Friday procession
Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
American fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
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Mumford & Sons on new music
Mumford & Sons' new record, "Prizefighter," recently debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200. The band spoke to Anthony Mason about their journey through the music industry, how they got their confidence back and the major collaborations on their new music.
Setback for Blake Lively in legal battle
A federal judge dismissed actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in the legal battle between her and "It Ends With Us" director and her former co-star Justin Baldoni. Jericka Duncan has more.
Tiger Woods arrest video
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas, DOJ says
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
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Inside Apple's relationship with China
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
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How do astronauts use the bathroom?
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Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
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From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
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More on Pam Bondi's firing
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Tiger Woods arrest video
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NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
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Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon
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