New Orleans Local News
May 06 2024
Actor to Actor: Fran Drescher Interviews Barbara Streisand
With a decades-spanning career in music and film and a lifelong commitment to numerous philanthropic causes, Barbra Streisand is beloved by fans around the world. Among them is SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher, The Nanny star whose character, Fran Fine, never missed a moment to fangirl over her favorite performer. In the days leading up to the 30th Annual SAG Awards®, Streisand and Drescher sat down for an Actor to Actor interview, discussing Streisand’s career on the stage, behind the camera and beyond. What follows is an edited version of their conversation.
May 01 2024
SAG-AFTRA Advocates for A.I. Protections on Capitol Hill
SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland testifies in support of the NO FAKES Act.
Apr 30 2024
SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify 2024 Sound Recordings Code Contract
Contract with Groundbreaking A.I. Protections and 26.3% Compounded Wage Increase Approved by 97.69%.
Apr 30 2024
SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Attends Vanderbilt University’s Inaugural Music Summit
SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland discusses union support of key legislation protecting singers and recording artists.