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Tyrese Claims He Can’t Afford $10K Child Support Payments Due To Actors’ Strike

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It’s no secret that last year’s Hollywood strikes continue to take a toll on those in the film industry. According to new legal documents, Tyrese is no exception. The docs, obtained by Radar Online, show that the performer recently gave a judge an explanation for why he was short on his latest child support payment. He revealed that due to the actor’s strike, his income has drastically decreased, making it difficult to keep up.

“The years in which he films [a Fast & Furious] franchise movie, his income is the highest in those years. In 2022, [Gibson] filmed the franchise movie in question, and he has not filmed any segment in that franchise movie since 2022. Consequently, [Gibson’s] income has fluctuated downward since the trial in this case, and as expected, [Gibson] does not earn the same amount that he earned in August 2022,” his statement reads.

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Tyrese Has Been “Gravely Impacted” By 2023 Strikes

Tyrese Claims He Can't Afford $10K Child Support Payments Due To Actors' Strike
American actor and singer Tyrese Gibson on the red carpet at the world premiere of the film Fast X at the Colosseum. Rome (Italy), May 12nd, 2023

“Neither [Gibson] nor anyone else in Hollywood could have predicted the major strikes in 2023,” it continues. “That affected everyone’s income who earns a living from the movie industry. [Gibson] was gravely impacted just as everyone who works in Hollywood. Because of the six-month work stoppage in the film industry in 2023, and because [Gibson] has not shot a major film since 2022, [Gibson’s] income has decreased to less than twenty percent (20%) of what [Gibson] was earning in August 2022, which [Gibson] would like to prove at a hearing on this matter.”

Clearly, $10K per month would be pretty tough for anyone to pull off, including Tyrese. What do you think of Tyrese telling a judge he can’t pay child support due to the actor’s strike? Are you surprised? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Elon Musk Says He Doesn’t Play “Grand Theft Auto” As X Begs Rockstar To Publish “GTA 6” Trailer On The Platform

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As the trailer for GTA 6 dropped a day early this past Monday, Elon Musk revealed that it’s not a game series that he plays. “Tried, but didn’t like doing crime. GTA5 required shooting police officers in the opening scene. Just couldn’t do it,” Musk tweeted in reply to another user saying they didn’t play the games. The response was widely mocked on the platform, with many people saying that Elon Musk was “a Drake type”.

However, Musk’s indifference to the series didn’t stop his beloved X from debasing themselves at the feet of the game’s developer, Rockstar. Rockstar was forced to release their trailer a day earlier due to an internal leak. However, X CEO Linda Yaccarino quickly made a post suggesting that Rockstar should directly upload the trailer to X to increase visibility. Rockstar would later do this, albeit with a boilerplate caption added. Despite this, fans were largely underwhelmed by the trailer. It was definitely more of a game reveal, giving off the vibes of the game’s Miami-esque setting and a vague release date of 2025.

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Elon Musk And Tesla Facing Mass Strikes In Scandinavia

However, while Musk doesn’t enjoy breaking virtual laws, laws in the real world appear to be a very different matter. Tesla workers in Sweden have been on strike for six weeks after Telsa refused to sign a collective bargaining agreement with one of Sweden’s biggest unions. Things only got worse for Musk and Tesla as postal workers and dockworkers joined the striking mechanics. This essentially led to a blockade on the import of Teslas and Tesla products into Sweden.

Now, a plan to import the vehicles into Denmark and drive them across the border into Sweden has been scrapped. 3F Transport, one of Denmark’s biggest unions, has agreed to a solidarity strike with IF Metall. This means that a vast majority of Denmark’s truck drivers and dockworkers will refuse to accept Tesla deliveries earmarked for Sweden. Musk, who is famously anti-union, has called the strikes “insane” and has already filed several lawsuits in Sweden. “Even if you are one of the richest in the world, you can’t just make your own rules. We have some labor market agreements in the Nordic region. And you have to comply with them if you want to run a business here,” 3F Transport Chair Jan Villasden said.

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SAG-AFTRA Strike Ends After Tentative Agreement Reached

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The months-long SAG-AFTRA strike has ended. The guild announced that a deal worth over $1 billion had been reached with the Hollywood studios. While the new three-year contract still needs to be ratified by SAG-AFTRA membership, the union officially declared their strike over at 12:01AM on November 9. While the exact details aren’t known, the new contract is being viewed as a massive win for the actors. It reportedly includes compensation increases, protections from AI, and streaming residuals.

“It’s an agreement that our members can be proud of. I’m certainly very proud of it. We said we would only accept a fair, equitable and respectful deal, and that’s precisely what this deal is. So I think our members, as we are able to release more of the details of it, will look at them and say, now this is something that was worth being on strike for,” SAG-AFTRA executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland told The Associated Press.

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Hollywood’s Summer Of Strikes Ends

With SAG-AFTRA suspending its picket, thus ends a historic year of labor action in Hollywood. SAG-AFTRA had been on strike since July 14. They joined the WGA on the picket two months after the writers had begun their strike. It was the first time that both unions had picketed together since 1960. As a result, the film & TV production industry was brought to a complete standstill. The writers reached an agreement with the studios on September 26.

The AMPTP, the guild that governs the Hollywood studios, appeared humble in what could only be described as a resounding defeat for the powers that be. “The agreement represents a new paradigm. It gives SAG-AFTRA the biggest contract-on-contract gains in the history of the union. We look forward to the industry resuming the work of telling great stories.” The AMPTP had been staunchly entrenched for most of the strike, with many sources indicating that Hollywood was essentially willing to starve out its writers and actors if need be. However, despite the strike coming to an end, the industrial action means that Hollywood’s gears are unlikely to be running at full capacity for several more months.

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Drew Barrymore Puts Talk Show Back On Hold Following Strike Backlash

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Drew Barrymore has finally backed down on her decision to resume her talk show amid the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. She confirmed the decision in a post on Instagram, Sunday, following days of going back and forth with fans online.

“I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is over,” Barrymore wrote on Instagram. “I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt and, of course, to our incredible team who works on the show and has made it what it is today. We really tried to find our way forward. And I truly hope for a resolution for the entire industry very soon.”

Read More: Drew Barrymore’s Talk Show To Return Amid WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strike

Drew Barrymore In NYC

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Drew Barrymore of The Drew Barrymore Show poses at The Empire State Building on September 14, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for The Drew Barrymore Show)

Fans of Drew Barrymore had mixed responses to the latest update. “Makes me sad to see you bullied out of helping all of the other folks who work on your show!! Writers are absolutely important but what about the boom mic guy who has a family of 4 at home and needs to feed his kids?” one user commented. Another suggested: “Drew, the late night talk show hosts have a podcast together to help pay for their crew while the strikes are happening. If you started a podcast, maybe with people like Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson, you guys could also do the same thing.” Check out Barrymore’s latest post below.

Drew Barrymore Back Down On Bringing Back Talk Show

 
 
 
 
 
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The move comes after numerous attempts to move forward with the show. Barrymore most recently posted an emotional apology video online, which she later deleted amid even further backlash. “I certainly couldn’t have expected this kind of attention,” she said in the video. “We aren’t gonna break rules, and we will be in compliance. I wanted to do this because as I said, this is bigger than me, and there are other people’s jobs on the line.” Numerous voices in Hollywood spoke out against her as a result including Bradley Whitford, David Krumholtz, Alyssa Milano, and many other actors.

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Drew Barrymore Deletes Apology Video After Continuing With Talk Show Despite Strike

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Drew Barrymore has deleted her emotional apology for continuing with the new season of her talk show amid the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The decision sparked ample backlash online. Barrymore posted the latest explanation on Instagram on Friday. She reiterated that The Drew Barrymore Show will be returning in “compliance” with the WGA’s strike rules. The claim comes despite the union picketing outside the studio as filming resumed, earlier this week.

“I certainly couldn’t have expected this kind of attention,” she said in the video. “We aren’t gonna break rules, and we will be in compliance. I wanted to do this because as I said, this is bigger than me, and there are other people’s jobs on the line.”

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Drew Barrymore At The Daytime Emmy Awards

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 24: Drew Barrymore speaks onstage during the 49th Daytime Emmy Awards at Pasadena Convention Center on June 24, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Barrymore also addressed the rumor that a “PR machine” prompted the decision. “I don’t exactly know what to say because sometimes when things are so tough, it’s hard to make decisions from that place. So all I can say is that I wanted to accept responsibility, and no, I don’t have a PR machine behind this. My decision to go back to the show — I didn’t want to hide behind people,” she said. “I won’t polish this with bells and whistles and publicists and corporate rhetoric. I’ll just stand out there and accept and be responsible.”

Drew Barrymore Addresses Her Decision

Numerous voices in Hollywood as well as fans online spoke out against Barrymore in the wake of her video. The Handmaid’s Tale actor Bradley Whitford wrote on Twitter: “Drew Barrymore would like you to know that undermining union solidarity at the most crucial moment in Hollywood labor history makes her the victim. This has been, like, a super tough week for her.” David Krumholtz, Alyssa Milano, and many other actors voiced their criticism as well.

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Drew Barrymore’s Talk Show To Return Amid WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strike

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Drew Barrymore says that her talk show will be returning for a new season amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes. She explained the decision in a statement on Instagram, Sunday, claiming to be in accordance with strike regulations. However, a WGA representative told The Hollywood Reporter they plan the picket outside the studios this week.

“I made a choice to walk away from the MTV, film and television awards because I was the host and it had a direct conflict with what the strike was dealing with which was studios, streamers, film, and television,” Barrymore began. “It was also in the first week of the strike and so I did what I thought was the appropriate thing at the time to stand in solidarity with the writers. And to be clear, our talk show actually wrapped on April 20th so we never had to shut down the show. However, I am also making the choice to come back for the first time in this strike for our show, that may have my name on it but this is bigger than just me.”

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Drew Barrymore At The Webby Awards

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 16: Drew Barrymore attends the 26th Annual Webby Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on May 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

She continued: “I own this choice. We are in compliance with not discussing or promoting film and television that is struck of any kind. We launched live in a global pandemic. Our show was built for sensitive times and has only functioned through what the real world is going through in real time. I want to be there to provide what writers do so well, which is a way to bring us together or help us make sense of the human experience. I hope for a resolve for everyone as soon as possible. We have navigated difficult times since we first came on air. And so I take a step forward to start season 4 once again with an astute humility.”

Drew Barrymore Explains Talk Show Decision

 
 
 
 
 
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Despite her explanation, many fans flooded her comments section to criticize the decision. “Super disappointing. You had WGA writers on staff all 3 seasons and are now doing the show without them. Not the right move,” one user wrote. Another added: “You are definitely going to be bringing us writers together… when we picket your show tomorrow.” The new season is expected to air on September 18. Check out Barrymore’s full post above.

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Billy Porter On Financial Strain Amid Strike: “I Have To Sell My House

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During a recent interview, Emmy-winning actor Billy Porter opened up about the financial strain the recent actors’ strike has put on him. He told the Evening Standard that his upcoming projects have been delayed, meaning that his income has been slashed in recent months. “None of that is happening,” he revealed, “I have to sell my house.” He continued, “Yeah! Because we’re on strike. And I don’t know when we’re gonna go back. The life of an artist, until you make f*ck-you money – which I haven’t made yet – is still check-to-check.”

The actor went on to cite an article published by Deadline last month, which showcased accounts from various executives weighing in on the strike anonymously. In the article, one executive shared that the goal of studios was to wait the strike out until strikers began feeling the consequences of striking. “The endgame is to allow things to drag on until union members start losing their apartments and losing their houses,” they claimed.

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Billy Porter Criticizes Executives

Billy Porter On Financial Strain Amid Strike: "I Have To Sell My House
Billy Porter attends the Lambda Legal Liberty Awards on June 08, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Lambda Legal )

“So to the person who said, ‘We’re going to starve them out until they have to sell their apartments’ – you’ve already starved me out,” Porter explained. He went on to call out the CEO of Disney, Bob Iger, who recently dubbed the expectations of strikers “unrealistic.” “In the late 50s, early 60s, when they structured a way for artists to be compensated properly through residual [payments], it allowed for the two percent of working actors – and there are 150,000 people in our union – who work consistently … Then streaming came in,” Porter says.

“There’s no contract for it,” the actor continued. “And they don’t have to be transparent with the numbers – it’s not Nielsen ratings anymore. The streaming companies are notoriously opaque with their viewership figures. The business has evolved. So the contract has to evolve and change, period. To hear Bob Iger say that our demands for a living wage are unrealistic? While he makes $78,000 a day? I don’t have any words for it, but: f*ck you.”

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SAG-AFTRA Strike Action Set To Begin July 14

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SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents actors and radio personalities has officially begun strike action. The initial strike date of July 1 was postponed until July 13 to give more time to negotiate a new contract. However, the AMPTP, which represents film and television studios, did not put forward an equitable deal. The SAG-AFTRA executive board will meet later on July 13 to formally approve strike action. Picketing will begin July 14.

It’s the first time since 1986 that SAG’s actors have voted to strike. However, there was a strike by commercial actors in 2000. Furthermore, with the WGA strike ongoing, this marks a historic moment. For the first time since 1960, both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA will be on strike at the same time. Fun fact about that 1960 SAG strike – it was led by then-SAG President Ronald Reagan. Reagan, who would become President of the United States in 1981, would become infamous for his anti-union sentiment. This was best seen during the 1981 Air Traffic Controllers Strike.

Hollywood Set To Shut Down

Without writers or actors, there is very little that Hollywood can do right now. Per SAG President Fran Drescher, “[AMPTP’s response] to the union’s most important proposals have been insulting & disrespectful of our contributions to this industry. The companies have refused to meaningfully engage on some topics & on others completely stonewalled us.” Meanwhile, the AMPTP continues its war on the striking workers. Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney, called the demands of the WGA and SAG “not realistic” while appearing on CNBC. For context, Iger makes a minimum of $25 million a year. The current calculation puts the demands of the WGA and SAG at a cost of around 0.02% of the revenue of the AMPTP. Iger’s comments also come after Disney, a company that made over $80 billion last year, made “cost-saving” layoffs at ESPN and National Geographic.

Furthermore, the AMPTP has been accused by striking workers of planting anti-union propaganda articles at outlets such as Deadline. While outlets such as Deadline are parroting the AMPTP talking point that studio bosses are willing to waiting the WGA out (essentially let the writers go broke and then have them beg for mercy), this is untrue. Per TV writer David Slack in the Twitter thread linked above, “What happens is they run out of product. No new shows in streaming to drive and sustain subscribers, no new shows in broadcast and ad-supported to bring in ad revenue. No shows, no money, no money, bad earnings report. Bad earnings report, bye-bye stock price. Bye-bye CEO. After 70+ days with no writers to create their product for them, the pipeline is running dry. Their stock price isn’t tanking yet. But if they don’t make a deal with us, it will. And they know it.”

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Producer On 50 Cent’s “BMF” Suspended For Allegedly Threatening Picketers

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A co-producer on 50 Cent’s series BMF has been suspended by Lionsgate. The suspension follows allegations that the producer, Ian Woolf, threatened to hit striking writers with his SUV. According to reports, Woolf made the threat on June 8, allegedly using intimidation to “scare” picketers in Atlanta. Earlier this month, 50 Cent also shared that he himself doesn’t agree with the WGA strike. He claimed that he doesn’t “see it as a positive thing for the writers.”

One of the writers that was allegedly threatened by Woolf, Brian Egeston, spoke out about the incident on Twitter. “Dear Mr. Ian Woolf, Welcome to Atlanta,” Egeston begins the message, “What you did today on Hank Aaron Drive and blocks from the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr….was hateful.” He continued, “When you pointed your SUV at me as though it were a weapon and slammed the breaks within six feet of writers, I felt the hate and aggression of scenarios similar to Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and others who have been harmed at the hands of hate-filled oppressors.”

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50 Cent Previously Spoke Out Against The Strike

Producer On 50 Cent's "BMF" Suspended For Allegedly Threatening Picketers
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attends the “POWER” Season 5 Premiere at Radio City Music Hall on June 28, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)

Egeston continued the message, “As I marched with the WGA in a peaceful protest, similar to the giants who have walked the very streets where you almost committed manslaughter, you chose to—in your own words— ‘Tried to scare you.’” The writer also explains, “Mr. Woolf, this scare and intimidation tactic reeks of German Shepards, water hoses, bricks and burning flesh. It reeks of the worst kind of hate … I would implore you, in hindsight, to consider the ramifications of killing an African-American man in the streets of the city too busy to hate, while being the producer of an African-American TV show, created by an African American man, run by an African-American Man.”

Egeston’s account of the incident has also been corroborated by two other writers, Gabriel Alejandro Garza and Tom Smuts. 50 Cent has not yet publicly commented on the allegations. Lionsgate has also shared a statement pertaining to the recent suspension. “We take acts of intimidation and threats of violence seriously and investigate them thoroughly,” it reads. “As we continue to investigate, we have sent home the individual involved.”

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LCSPA Ends Strike, LCS Summer Split Begins June 14

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Players in the LCS, North America’s professional League of Legends league, went on strike on May 28. The LCSPA, the union that represents the league’s players, called the strike over changes to the second tier of the region’s esports scene. In a statement released May 30, Global Head of League of Legends Esports Naz Aletaha announced that Riot had chosen to delay the start of the LCS Summer split by two weeks. “We ultimately decided that it would not hold true to our values that Riot’s esports offers our players and fans a showcase for the best competitive League of Legends. Nothing but putting the best players in North America on the stage at Riot Games Arena is acceptable. So we informed LCSPA leadership today that we will delay the LCS season for the next two weeks.”

The delay came as a result of Riot Games and the 10 LCS organizations being unable to source high-quality replacement players. Despite removing many of the requirements for LCS eligibility, much of the amateur and semi-pro scene stood with the players. Riot threatened to cancel it entirely if a deal could not be reached with the union. Canceling the split would have prevented North American teams from participating in the 2023 World Championships. The end of the two-week delay, June 15, was set as a hard deadline for negotiations.

Riot Games And LCSPA Reach Agreement

In a statement released June 9, the LCS announced that a deal had been reached with the Players’ Association. “Following a two-week delay, the LCS will move forward with a reformatted Summer Split regular season that will take place over 6 weeks starting on June 14. LCS matches this Summer will now be played on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays,” the statement began. Furthermore, the post outlined the changes to the NACL that would be implemented as a result of the agreement. These changes were headlined by reformatting, better governance, mandatory minimums for severance notification, and healthcare for international players. However, LCS organizations will still not be required to carry an academy team or participate in the NACL.

The LCSPA also released a statement, saying the agreement “proves the importance of giving players a seat at the table.” However, the LCSPA vowed to keep fighting. “The concessions [below] do not restore the NACL fully, nor do they provide restoration for the players who lost jobs suddenly and incurred financial hardship, lost visas, or broken leases. The LCSPA is committed to continuing our pursuit of any and all potential paths toward making these players more whole.” Away from these promises, the league is now set to return on June 9, beginning a compact, three-a-week play schedule. Follow all the biggest stories in esports here at HotNewHipHop

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