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WGA, AMPTP Reach Historic Contract Agreement To End 146-Day Writers Strike

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Finally! Hollywood can bring back our shows.The WGA and major studios and streamers have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract that promises to end the 146-day strike that has taken a heavy toll across the content industry.

Negotiators for the Writers Guild of America and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reached the finish line Sunday after five consecutive days of negotiations. Day 4 on Saturday mostly involved lawyers for the guild and AMPTP hashing out the fine print of language around complicated and groundbreaking additions to the WGA’s Minimum Basic Agreement. The details of language around the use of generative AI in content production was one of the last items that the sides worked on before closing the pact.

“We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional – with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership,” the WGA’s negotiating committee wrote in an email to sent to members at 7:10 p.m. PT

The strike itself will still be in force through the guild’s contract approval and ratification process. But picketing has been suspended as of Sunday night. Guild leaders are expected to vote on Tuesday on whether to formally lift the strike order against AMPTP signatories.

“To be clear, no one is to return to work until specifically authorized to by the Guild. We are still on strike until then,” the message to members stated.

Details of the contract agreement won’t be released until the final language is completed over the coming days. WGA leadership expects to vote on Tuesday on the final pact. First the negotiating committee will vote on whether to recommend that the deal go to a vote of the board of the WGA West and council of WGA East. Assuming both of those votes approve the pact, the contract will be sent out for ratification by WGA’s 11,000 members.

“Though we are eager to share the details of what has been achieved with you, we cannot do that until the last ‘i’ is dotted,” the message to members stated. “To do so would complicate our ability to finish the job. So, as you have been patient with us before, we ask you to be patient again – one last time.”

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Snoop Dogg And Dr. Dre Postpone Shows In Solidarity With Writers Guild

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Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre were scheduled to perform at the Hollywood Bowl later this month, however, they’ve announced that the shows are postponed. The two performances were set for June 27-28, and intended to celebrate the 30-year-anniversary of Snoop Dogg’s iconic Doggystyle album. According to sources, the artists didn’t feel right about performing amid the Writers Guild of America strike. The shows have now been rescheduled for October 20-21.

The two rappers also showed their support for the striking workers by sending food trucks to Paramount Studios earlier today. A sign on one truck read, “Bagels sponsored by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.” The sign also states, “We stand in solidarity with the unions and are hopeful that the AMPTP will negotiate fair deals as soon as possible and everyone can get back to work.”

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Artists Show Support For The WGA

MAY 23: Writers Guild of America (WGA) East members participate in a “Rally at the Rock” strike event outside of the NBCUniversal offices on May 23, 2023 in New York City. On the fourth week of the of the Hollywood writers strike WGA East members were joined by prominent writers, labor leaders, elected officials, and members of various unions as they held a rally at 30 Rock. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Earlier this month, Snoop shared how he supports the strike, suggesting that artists on streaming platforms should do the same. “[Artists] need to figure it out the same way the writers are figuring it out,” he explained, “The writers are striking because [of] streaming; they can’t get paid. Because when it’s on the platform, it’s not like in the box office.” He added, “That’s the main gripe with a lot of us artists is that we do major numbers. But it don’t add up to the money. Like, where the f*ck is the money?”

Various other big names have supported the WGA strike, including Lil Wayne, Drew Barrymore, Pete Davidson, and more. Last week, Lil Wayne showed his support for the WGA by sending a burger truck to feed the striking workers. Davidson brought pizza to the strikers earlier this month, while Barrymore stepped down from hosting the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. She said, “Everything we celebrate and honor about movies and television is born out of their creation. And until a solution is reached, I am choosing to wait but I’ll be watching from home.” MTV supported for her decision, claiming to “have full respect for” her choice to pull out.

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Lil Wayne Shows His Support For Writers’ Strike By Treating Them To A Burger Truck

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The WGA writers’ strike has taken the entertainment world by storm as writers demand more fair working conditions, better pay, and a better relationship with streaming platforms. Moreover, Drey Barrymore is one of many figures boycotting Hollywood events in order to make their support felt on a large scale. While it’s been a rough month for the guild, they continue to make powerful statements both online and through their physical presence to put pressure for a greater goal. What’s more is that their efforts transcended beyond the film and TV industry. For example, Lil Wayne is the latest rap icon to stand by the writers on strike, sending them a Fatburger food truck to feed those on the picket line.

Furthermore, Weezy graced them with the truck on Thursday afternoon (May 25) for lunch. At the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California, actor Greg Berlanti had already provided breakfast. “Thank you, Lil Wayne, for sending a @Fatburger truck to the picket lines today,” TV writer Gennefer Gross wrote on Twitter. “AND for having a turkey burger so I can keep this #StrikeBodSummer going! #WritersStrike #WGAStrong.”

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Lil Wayne Does His Part To Support The Writers’ Strike

Previously, Snoop Dogg also shared his support of the WGA strike and spoke on the negative effects of streaming platforms on the industry. “[Artists] need to figure it out the same way the writers are figuring it out,” the California rap legend asserted. “The writers are striking because [of] streaming; they can’t get paid. Because when it’s on the platform, it’s not like in the box office.

“I don’t understand how the f**k you get paid off of that s**t,” Snoop Dogg continued. “Somebody explain to me how you can get a billion streams and not get a million dollars? That’s the main gripe with a lot of us artists is that we do major numbers. But it don’t add up to the money. Like, where the f**k is the money?” Hopefully the industry does what it must to support the writers who are its backbone. We’d guess that this won’t be the last (nor the biggest) way in which these entertainment industries support each other. For more news and the latest updates on Lil Wayne, check back in with HNHH.

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MTV Movie Awards Moving Forward With No Host & No Audience

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The MTV Movie & TV Awards were previously announced to be without a host. Now, they will also be without a live audience. The award show is scheduled to be broadcast on several TV channels on Sunday. Bruce Gillmer, an executive at Paramount Global, says the decision to pivot away from a live audience has been made. Bruce is the executive producer on the show, so he has had quite a bit of behind the scenes insight. In a statement to TMZ, he explained the decision.

“As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create,” he began. “We’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night.” Bruce went on to say some comforting words for those who care. He says that the night will still include many of the things fans have come to know and love the MTV Movie & TV Awards for. “[It will be] full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect,” he continued, “and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film and TV over the past year.”

Drew Drops Out Of Hosting Duties

Drew Barrymore attends the 2023 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at The Kennedy Center.
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Drew Barrymore, the iconic actress and talk show host, was originally set to host the MTV Movie & TV Awards. However, she unexpectedly withdrew from her role as host on May 4th. In an interview with Variety, Barrymore explained why she had decided to step down as host. It was in order to show respect for the writers who were on strike. She stated that she would wait to host the show until a solution had been reached. However, she said that she would be watching the show from home in the meantime. Additionally, Barrymore called for others to join her in boycotting the services of the studios involved in the picketing.

In a surprising move, MTV showed support for Barrymore’s decision to step down. “When this all reared its head, we started to prepare for what could be,” Bruce Gillmer said. “She is not surprisingly, standing in solidarity with the writers, which we have full respect for.” Drew Barrymore will, however, host the awards in 2024. The 2023 event will still be going on, even though there is now no host or audience. What that means for the show as a whole remains to be seen. What do you think of the decision not to have an audience?

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Snoop Dogg Supports Writers’ Strike, Calls Streaming “F*cked Up”

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Snoop Dogg has not ever been shy about his opinion regarding streaming services. After he bought Death Row Records last year, the first thing he did was take some of the biggest albums off of streaming. Even as an owner of the label, he revealed he did it for the sake of the artists. “First thing I did was snatch all the music off those platforms… because those platforms don’t pay,“ Snoop said. “And those platforms get millions of millions of streams, and nobody gets paid other than the record labels.” Now, Snoop is asking the same thing about the WGA strike that is currently happening in Hollywood.

The WGA, or Writer’s Guild of America, is a union. It houses most of the writers of films and television shows. According to them, big studios have used the transition to streaming to cut writer pay significantly. As such, the union is on strike, demanding fair pay. Snoop thinks that musicians can take a page from the WGA book. “[Artists] need to figure it out the same way the writers are figuring it out. The writers are striking because [of] streaming; they can’t get paid. Because when it’s on the platform, it’s not like in the box office,” Snoop said. “That’s the main gripe with a lot of us artists is that we do major numbers. But it don’t add up to the money. Like, where the f*ck is the money?”

Snoop Says East Coast Rap Had A Bigger Impact

Snoop Says East Coast Rap Had Biggest Impact
US rapper Snoop Dog speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference.
(Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Snoop has recently made a reputation for himself as an outspoken and honest artist. He’s an artist who fights for his contemporaries and won’t let loyalties to anyone cloud the truth. However, even for Snoop, his comments on East Coast rap having a bigger impact were shocking. There isn’t really a rivalry between the two coasts these days. However, in the 90s, it was all you heard about. Snoop, however, gives credit where credit is due. During his appearance on ESPN’s First Take, the iconic rapper laid down some knowledge.

“East Coast started hip-hop,” Snoop said. “It has the biggest impact where it was born. Where it was grown, where it was developed is always gonna be the biggest impact. Because that’s the epicenter, that’s the foundation, that’s where it began. It’s the East Coast.” Snoop went on to mention the specific rappers that laid the foundation for their West Coast counterparts. “We learned from them, got our style from them. We got our swag from them, got our know how to get it together from them, our stage presence — everything from RUN-D.M.C., LL COOL J, Grandmaster Flash, to people who didn’t have no record deals. They set the foundation.” What do you think about Snoops comments? Let us know below!

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