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Fran Drescher Takes Center Stage as the Actors’ Union Leader

Fran Drescher, who became a household name for her role on a 1990s sitcom, is now president of the union going on strike.

What the Hollywood Actors and Writers Strikes Mean for TV and Movies

After two months without new late-night TV shows, viewers are likely to notice the effects of the dual walkouts more broadly within the next couple…

Even Ryan Seacrest Can’t Resist the Lasting Pull of Game Shows

“Wheel of Fortune,” “Jeopardy!” and “Family Feud” continue to attract big audiences even as streaming upends viewing habits.

Ryan Seacrest Named New Host of ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ Succeeding Pat Sajak

The game show has demonstrated remarkable durability even as traditional television has declined in the wake of streaming entertainment.

Emmys May Be Pushed Back Because of Writers’ Strike

Organizers of the September event are said to be discussing a postponement, possibly for months, if the strike lasts deep into the summer.

Producer Ryan Murphy Is Expected to Move to Disney

Mr. Murphy, the force behind hits like “American Horror Story” and “The Watcher,” is coming to the end of his $300 million Netflix deal.

TV News Covered Trump’s Miami Arraignment With Wall-to-Wall Coverage

Three of the major broadcast networks — ABC, NBC and CBS — interrupted their usual afternoon programming to cover the news.

Chris Licht Is Out at CNN, Ending a Brief and Chaotic Run

Mr. Licht’s turbulent time running the network lasted slightly more than a year.

Chris Licht of CNN Faces a Crisis. Here’s Why.

Mr. Licht, the network’s chief executive, said on an internal call on Monday that he would “fight like hell” to win back the trust of…

Hollywood Directors Reach Deal With Studios as Writers’ Strike Continues

The tentative agreement includes improvements in wages and guardrails around artificial intelligence.