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Ernie Hudson, star of Ghostbusters, discusses the new sequel "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," his career, and the challenges he faced in the industry, including pay disparities and the disappointing 2016 reboot. He reflects on the evolution of his character, Winston Zeddemore, and expresses his desire for more Ghostbusters films in the future.
Chicago Tribune reporters and newsroom staff, supported by journalists and production workers at seven newsrooms, launched a 24-hour strike, demanding fair wages and the preservation of their 401(k) match benefits, which have been cut for non-union employees. The union also highlighted pay disparities, with women and employees of color being paid less than their counterparts. The strike comes as negotiations for a contract enter their fifth year, with staff facing significant buyouts and cuts under Alden Global Capital's ownership.
Oprah Winfrey denies rumors of a feud with Taraji P. Henson over pay concerns on the set of "The Color Purple," stating that she has been a strong supporter of the film and its cast. Winfrey addressed the rumors in an interview, emphasizing her efforts to address any issues on set and clarifying that there is no tension between her and Henson. Henson also expressed gratitude for Winfrey's support, and the film is currently playing in theaters.
Taraji P. Henson expressed her frustration with being consistently underpaid as a Black woman in Hollywood, stating that she has had to fight for fair compensation in every project. Despite contemplating quitting, she continues to work in the industry to pave the way for younger Black actresses. Henson tearfully discussed the constant devaluation she faces and the lack of support from studios during contract negotiations. Other Black actresses, including Gabrielle Union and Keke Palmer, voiced their support for Henson's statements. Despite the challenges, Henson finds strength in her other ventures outside of acting.
More than 700 unionized staffers at The Washington Post went on a 24-hour walkout, accusing management of negotiating in "bad faith" after 18 months of stalled contract negotiations. The walkout, the first protest action at the paper since the mid-1970s, aims to address pay disparities, obtain raises and job protections, and protest impending layoffs. The Post's leadership seeks to rectify a $100 million shortfall and has floated the possibility of buyouts or layoffs. The walkout follows similar strike actions at other major news outlets, including Insider and the New York Times.
Actor Ron Perlman criticized a studio executive who suggested that the WGA strike should continue until union members start losing their homes, warning the executive to "be careful." Perlman condemned the comments as wishing for families to starve and accused the executive of making millions for "creating nothing." The ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA have garnered support from actors like Perlman and Sean Gunn, leading to production shutdowns and a focus on unscripted programming. Gunn also criticized Disney CEO Bob Iger over pay disparities in the industry.