entertainmentSaturday, August 22, 2026
A Guardian report reveals that award-winning Hollywood writers and directors are taking gig work to train AI models in their own skills, for as little as $12 an hour. It's the most uncomfortable story in entertainment today, and it's getting attention from multiple outlets.
The most unsettling story of the day is about creatives paid to teach machines to replace them, but the Paramount merger drama also keeps boiling.
Guardian reports that award-winning Hollywood writers and directors are taking gigs training AI models in screenwriting and production scheduling, paid $12 to $200 an hour. They describe it as digging their own profession's grave. Three outlets picked this up today.
California Governor Newsom says he takes Paramount's threat to leave California seriously, as settlement talks with state AGs over the Warner Bros merger are set for next week. The political stakes are getting real.
Mark Ruffalo fires back after Paramount called him antisemitic for criticizing Oracle's role in the merger. He calls the accusation appalling and fundamentally dishonest.
Too Big to Fail? The Paramount versionwww.hopeforfilm.com
AEW Collision Preview: Willow vs Maya World, C3 Quarterfinalsbleedingcool.com
15 Friends Episodes To Skip On A Rewatchwww.tvline.com
Detective Comics #1112 Preview: Family Secrets Finally Revealedbleedingcool.com
5 Best Twilight Zone Parodies On The Simpsons, Rankedwww.tvline.com
Why Do We Love Spider-Man So Much?variety.comCarlos Alcaraz’s Complete Dating Historywww.elle.com
Carlos Alcaraz has been linked to someone before. Ahead is the 23-year-old Spanish tennis player's complete dating history.
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian's Complete Relationship Timelinewww.elle.com
Power couple Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian recently announced they were expecting their second child. Here, their complete history.
Farewell to the Last Music Mogulwww.rollingstone.com
Entertainment industry figures, including Diane Warren, Dionne Warwick, and Berry Gordy, gathered at New York’s Central Synagogue to mourn Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who died at age 94. The tribute highlighted his profound impact on pop music over several decades,
The 31 Best One-Off Reunions in Rock History: From Led Zeppelin to Talking Headswww.rollingstone.com
This article explores notable one-off reunions in rock history, highlighting performances where estranged band members briefly reunited on stage without launching full tours. Examples include Ritchie Blackmore playing with Deep Purple for the first time in 33 years, as well as hi
These '90s classics are brutally hard – but that's exactly why you should play them againwww.creativebloq.com
The author revisits retro gaming with recent releases like The Disney Afternoon Collection and Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch. While expecting nostalgic comfort, the experience revealed that these classic titles are significantly more difficult than remembered
How to Watch 2026 Indycar Freedom 250 Grand Prix Live Online Freevariety.com
The 2026 Indycar Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will take place on the streets around the National Mall from August 22-23. The event schedule includes practice and qualifying rounds on Saturday, August 22, with the main race held on Sunday, August 23 at 1 p.m. ET/10
The Phantom Empire: How a 1935 Sci-Fi Western Changed Genre Movieswww.indiewire.com
This article from IndieWire's "After Dark" series analyzes the 1935 film serial "The Phantom Empire," a unique blend of Western and science fiction that helped establish genre storytelling tropes. The piece explores how this cult classic mixed cowboy spectacle with sci-fi element
The Best Lesbian Movie Sex Scenes on Streamingdecider.com
The article highlights the wide theatrical release of Jane Schoenbrun’s horror film "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" and suggests it as a catalyst for queer audiences to explore similar content. It serves as a lead-in to a curated list of lesbian sex scenes available on var
Danielle Fishel, known for her role as Topanga in 'Girl Meets World,' expressed frustration with the Disney Channel sequel series during an appearance on the podcast 'Pod Meets World.' She revealed that she had envisioned a distinct identity for the show but found it overly relia
What are you watching this weekend?www.avclub.com
The A.V. Club team shares their current viewing recommendations, including a series about Indian fighter pilots titled 'Operation Safed Sagar' and a documentary on a legendary filmmaker. The article invites readers to contribute their own favorite titles for the weekend.
Collective hallucination of Meghan Markle teaming up with Guy Ritchie evaporates as quickly as it camewww.avclub.com
Rumors of Meghan Markle collaborating with director Guy Ritchie have been dismissed as a "collective hallucination." The article notes that after eight tumultuous years in the public eye, including breaking ties with the royal family and an unsuccessful attempt to establish thems
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