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Recently touted as the hottest red carpet in L.A., the Hollywood Legion Theater is now beset by a litany of problems including sexual harassment claims and labor strife.

Hollywood writers can return to work after union leaders approved a contract agreement with studios, bringing a near five-month strike to an end.The writers’ walkout helped bring the American entertainment industry to a standstill but a tentative deal was announced on Sunday after days of intense ne

The first shows to walk at the start of the Writers Guild of America will be the first to return, as staffs will be cranking out gags as soon as next week.

Several steps remain for the striking writers, including a planned vote Tuesday from their union's governing boards on the tentative agreement reached with Hollywood studios.

The WGA expressed high confidence about a tentative deal with Hollywood producers and studios after last week’s negotiations. However, SAG-AFTRA might still continue to strike unless producers also strike a separate deal.

The writers strike won pay increases, TV staffing minimums and AI protections. But their deal falls short on streaming residuals, and the SAG-AFTRA strike shouldn't do the same.

After months on strike, Black writers and actors will soon find out whether members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA truly care about diversity and inclusion.

*Antonio Moore looks at the end of the Hollywood writers strike and asks: "What does it mean for Black actors and writers in Hollywood?"

Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells, host of Cleo TV's New Soul Kitchen, talks about some of his favorite meals and shares secrets about his southern cooking style. He also reflects on pivotal moments in his career that shaped his success, including cooking for Tyler Perry and curating a supper club at The Historic Hampton House.

Several steps remain for the striking writers, including a planned vote Tuesday from their union's governing boards on the tentative agreement reached with Hollywood studios.