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As the entertainment industry grapples with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), concerns are mounting over its potential impact on jobs, fair compensation, and intellectual property rights. The industry’s initial reaction has been to fight the inevitable, portraying AI as an existential threat. However, this approach is ultimately self-defeating and prevents Hollywood from engaging with regulators to shape the responsible rollout of AI in the sector. To protect workers and thrive alongside AI, the entertainment industry must shift its focus from fighting to engaging with regulators and developing a vision for a creative sector that embraces both human creativity and AI-powered dynamism. The recent SAG-AFTRA deal with record labels, which mandates consent and compensation for digital replicas of artists’ voices, provides a potential starting point for such a roadmap.

Hollywood star Anne Hathaway has shared her experience with a disturbing practice in the industry during the 2000s, where actors were asked to ‘make out’ with multiple potential co-stars to gauge on-screen chemistry. Hathaway revealed that she was once instructed to ‘make out with 10 different men’ to find the most suitable match for a film role. Despite her discomfort with the situation, she complied due to fears of being labeled ‘difficult.’

Nicole Kidman has shared a video of her first acting role in celebration of her upcoming American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award. The 56-year-old Academy Award winner began her career at the age of 14 in the 1983 film ‘Bush Christmas.’ Kidman’s breakthrough role came in 1989’s ‘Dead Calm.’ The AFI press release称 Kidman as a ‘powerhouse performer, spellbinding movie star and accomplished producer.’ Kidman has expressed gratitude for her fans who have followed her journey throughout her career.

Hollywood legends Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone have reflected on their iconic rivalry in the ’80s and ’90s, acknowledging its positive impact on their careers. Schwarzenegger credited Stallone with providing motivation, while Stallone saw Schwarzenegger as a formidable challenger. The two exchanged amusing anecdotes, including Stallone’s flower-throwing incident at the 1977 Golden Globe Awards, which ignited their competitive spirit.

The daughters of Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling have expressed their admiration for their parents’ co-stars, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, respectively. Blunt’s daughters, Hazel and Violet, are particularly fond of Gosling, describing him as “so deeply” loved and showing interest in films solely because of him. Gosling’s daughters, Esmeralda Amada and Amada Lee, have a special nickname for Blunt, referring to her as “Mary Poppins” due to her role in the 2018 film Mary Poppins Returns.

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It is a 2021 documentary that explores actress Rita Moreno’s remarkable seven-decade career and her shattering of racial barriers. The film offers an unflinching look at a Hollywood legend who refused to give up, inspiring generations to follow their own dreams. Moreno’s journey from a humble farm in Puerto Rico to the bright lights of Broadway and beyond is chronicled, showcasing her resilience in the face of racism and her struggles to find roles that fully showcased her talent. The documentary features commentary from fellow acting legends Mitzi Gaynor and Chita Rivera, as well as icons Whoopi Goldberg and Morgan Freeman. It also includes insights from figures who played significant roles in Moreno’s life, such as producer Norman Lear and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film is a testament to Moreno’s indomitable spirit and her impact on the entertainment industry and beyond.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have been together for almost two decades. They met in 2006 and started dating shortly after. They have two children together: a daughter, Harlow, and a son, Sparrow. They married in 2010. The couple has been through a lot together, including pregnancy, childbirth, and raising a family. They have also been through some difficult times, such as when Nicole was arrested for drug possession in 2007. Despite the challenges, they have remained together and their love for each other has only grown stronger over the years.

Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway has spoken out about a particularly unpleasant audition experience where she was asked to make out with multiple male performers. Hathaway said that this practice was considered normal earlier in her career, but she found it uncomfortable and unprofessional. She emphasized that the industry has since shifted towards more respectful audition practices.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned non-compete clauses, which restrict workers from joining competitors or starting businesses in the same field after leaving a company. This move is expected to improve working conditions in Hollywood and raise pay for workers by allowing them to freely consider offers from other companies. The ban faces legal challenges from businesses concerned about protecting confidential information and trade secrets. However, the FTC estimates that the average worker will see an annual pay increase of over $500. The ban could also increase competition among companies for top talent and reduce pay disparities between men and women.

Amber Heard celebrated her 38th birthday this week with a champagne toast, marking the eighth anniversary of the infamous alleged bed defecation incident with Johnny Depp. Depp had claimed that Heard left feces in his bed after he canceled her birthday party to attend Coachella. Heard denied it, claiming the dogs did it. The incident was brought up in court during their 2022 defamation trial, which Depp mostly won. Since then, Heard has moved to Europe and is living quietly with her daughter, while Depp has continued working in music and movies with limited success.