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Industry leaders urge Senate to protect against AI deepfakes with No Fakes Act
Read full article: Industry leaders urge Senate to protect against AI deepfakes with No Fakes ActTech and music industry leaders testified about the dangers of deepfakes made with artificial intelligence on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would protect people’s voices and likenesses from replication without consent.
What to stream: Sabrina Carpenter holiday special, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' and Rosé goes solo
Read full article: What to stream: Sabrina Carpenter holiday special, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' and Rosé goes soloSabrina Carpenter hosting a holiday variety music special on Netflix and Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw playing a spy and an assassin in the TV series “Black Doves" are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Here are all of the celebrities at the Democratic convention's starry roll call
Read full article: Here are all of the celebrities at the Democratic convention's starry roll callThe Democratic National Convention transformed what should have been the driest part of the evening — the roll call — into a party, featuring lively music and several celebrity appearances.
'White Dudes for Harris' is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice president
Read full article: 'White Dudes for Harris' is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice presidentOn a “White Dudes for Harris” virtual call, it was probably fitting that “The Dude” dropped in.
Hollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rights
Read full article: Hollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rightsBoard members from Hollywood’s actors union have voted to approve the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months.
Kerry Washington, Martin Sheen shout for solidarity between Hollywood strikers and other workers
Read full article: Kerry Washington, Martin Sheen shout for solidarity between Hollywood strikers and other workersActors Kerry Washington and Martin Sheen have delivered rousing speeches celebrating labor unity at a rally for striking Hollywood actors and writers and other workers supporting them.
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'Superman,’ 'Lethal Weapon’ director Richard Donner dies
Read full article: 'Superman,’ 'Lethal Weapon’ director Richard Donner diesThe filmmaker who turned Christopher Reeve into “Superman” and Mel Gibson and Danny Glover into cop buddies in “Lethal Weapon” has died, his family said Monday through a spokesperson.
Round Town: festivals and movies
Read full article: Round Town: festivals and moviesHere are some of the events happening Round Town this weekend. Big Lick Comic Con, RoanokeBig Lick Comic Con returns to the Berglund Center this weekend. In addition to the adult beverages, there's live music and kids activities. It features more than 200 artists and crafters, live music, food and more. "A League of Their Own" will be show Saturday night in conjunction with the State Games of America.
Roanoke's Big Lick Comic Con, happening this weekend, becoming destination event
Read full article: Roanoke's Big Lick Comic Con, happening this weekend, becoming destination eventROANOKE, Va. - Roanoke's Berglund Center will overflow with superheroes, video game characters and even some TV and movie costumes so good you'll do a double take at the Big Lick Comic Con happening this weekend. The Grandin is a sponsor of Big Lick Comic Con, the fifth con is slated for this weekend. JD Sutphin of Big Lick Entertainment makes it happen and has been excited by the growth. Big Lick Comic Con has carved out a niche matching people with the right amount of entertainment and excitement at the right price. Tickets are still available for Big Lick Comic Con and kids under 10 years old are free.