The characters of Disneyland Anaheim, California have voted to unionize and join the Actors’ Equity Association to defend their labor rights. 1,700 workers have voted on whether to unionize. They believe they deserve the employment benefits a union gets. Other employees at Disney, such as make-up artists, retail, food service, and security all are part of a union. It is only the characters who are not. How Many Votes? Source: Wikipedia After 1,700 characters voted, how many were actually for unionization and how many were against it? With 1,700 votes, 953 of those votes were for unionization. This was said…
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Nearly three years after Melinda and Bill Gates shocked the world with the announcement of their divorce, Melinda French Gates has just declared that she is now separating from her ex-husband in yet another way. Melinda will be leaving the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, commonly known as the Gates Foundation, effective almost immediately. However, she is taking $12.5 billion with her to continue her philanthropic work. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Source: The Gates Foundation The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was founded by none other than Bill and Melinda Gates in 2000 as a private non-profit organization…
It’s almost impossible to please everyone when it comes to movie accolades, but when awards season comes around, we cannot seem to wait to hear who and what won. There have been obvious snubs as well as undeniable winners, but these actors won for performances that were arguably unworthy of such high praise. Argo (2012) Source: Fandom Entertainment/ Youtube The 2012 film Argo was not necessarily unworthy of an Oscar win. The film was a captivating retelling of 1979 American hostage scenario in Iran. And while director and star Ben Affleck received high praise for his performance, many people thought the…
Billy Joel is a national treasure of the U.S. and remains among the greatest performers to ever hail from the nation. As the singer returned to the spotlight this year, sharing new music at the Grammys, fans couldn’t help but notice something was wrong with his eye. Joel finally spoke to this condition and how it has impacted his life and career. Fans Notice Problem with Joel’s Eye Source: Timothy Norris/FilmMagic/Getty Images Billy Joel took to the stage at the 2024 Grammys on Feb. 4 to debut his new single “Turn the Lights Back On.” Fans were excited to see…
The love story of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi is a heartwarming tale that has spanned almost 15 years. Their relationship has been truly extraordinary, from their serendipitous encounter to unexpected vow renewals. Let’s explore the timeline of their enduring love. Ellen and Portia’s lives were forever changed when fate introduced them at a party in 2000. Though it took Portia three years to find the courage, she knew from their first meeting that she had fallen in love with Ellen. At that time, Portia was not yet open about her identity as a gay woman. SUBSCRIBE to our…
It may sound like a story straight out of Hollywood, but the tale of Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis is as real as it gets. Their love story began on the set of “That ’70s Show” back in 1998, but it wasn’t until 14 years later that they started dating. Talk about patience and taking things slow. So, get ready to dive into the wonderful journey that brought these two iconic stars together. Back in 1998, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis played the roles of Michael Kelso and Jackie Burkhart on “That ’70s Show.” An interesting tidbit: during the casting…
In a world where literature co-joins cinema, the enchanting journey of transforming books into films has captured audiences for decades. This marriage has created a unique medium of the best storytelling techniques witnessed on the silver screen. Get ready to embed yourself in this magical exploration as we carefully curate a list of must-watch film adaptations that have seamlessly brought timeless books to life. “The War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells: Battling Invaders from Beyond the Star H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi masterpiece is an interplanetary invasion like no other. “The War of the Worlds” takes you on a…