AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoToy Story 5 Premiere Buzz: Taylor Swift popped up at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the “Toy Story 5” world premiere, skipping the full red carpet and joining the cast for photos after debuting her new country single “I Knew It, I Knew You.” Labor Watch: Hollywood directors reached a tentative four-year deal with studios and streamers, a potential boost for long-term labor stability as the DGA awaits board and member approval. BET Awards Spotlight: Teyana Taylor is set to be honored as Icon of the Year at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. World Cup in LA: The city kicked off World Cup week with a FIFA Fan Festival and a slate of public events, while some fans complained about FIFA ticketing and seat assignments. Copyright Courtroom: A federal appeals court is set to revisit a jury verdict in the Kat Von D tattoo copyright case, signaling possible shifts in how infringement is judged. Local Journalism Funding: California’s Civic Media Program opens grant applications this summer, with $20M aimed at strengthening local reporting. LA City Hall Clash: A proposed rodeo ban sparked a fight at City Hall as animal welfare advocates and rodeo supporters squared off. Sports Drama: Brandon Aiyuk kept up his feud with the 49ers in another Instagram rant, while the Dodgers rolled past the Pirates behind Freddie Freeman’s 2,500th hit.
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