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Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune offers buyouts to union newsroom employees
Joining the growing ranks of downsizing news organizations across the country, the Chicago Tribune offered a buyout to its union newsroom employees Thursday, the first since days after the newspaper was purchased by hedge fund Alden Global Capital in 2021. The voluntary separation plan provides up to 12 weeks of pay for employees who have been with the newspaper for up to 12 years, with a maximum of 21 weeks of severance for longer-tenured employees. Tribune newsroom employees have until July 7 to apply for the buyout. If accepted, their last day with the newspaper will be July 11. Chicago-based Tribune Publishing declined to comment on the buyout offer. The Chicago Tribune Guild formed seven years ago and ratified its first labor agreement in November. It represents 77 journalists at the city's largest daily newspaper. It is the first newsroom buyout offer at the Chicago Tribune in four years, when Alden's acquisition prompted a voluntary exodus. In May 2021, the New York-based hedge fund purchased the Tribune Publishing chain for $633 million. More than 40 Chicago Tribune journalists, including many high-profile reporters and editors, accepted a voluntary buyout offered by Alden two days after the acquisition. With the acquisition of Tribune Publishing, New York-based Alden became the second-largest newspaper owner in the U.S. behind Gannett. Alden also owns MediaNews Group, whose larger newspapers include the Denver Post, San Jose (California) Mercury News and the St. Paul (Minnesota) Pioneer Press. The Tribune newsroom buyout offer Thursday follows broader trends that have seen dramatically reduced employment at local newspapers across the U.S. in the post-millennium digital media landscape. Since 2005, more than 266,000 newspaper jobs have been eliminated, a 73% decline, according to the 2024 State of Local News report by Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. The total includes the loss of more than 45,000 newsroom jobs, a 60% reduction over the past two decades, according to the study. In March, more than a fifth of the employees at the Chicago Sun-Times took a buyout, including 23 reporters and editors, heading off potential layoffs in a sweeping cost-cutting initiative by nonprofit owner Chicago Public Media. rchannick@
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alden Ehrenreich reflects on his mysterious role in ‘Ironheart'
, who is known for 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' and 'Cocaine Bear,' shared his enthusiasm for his undisclosed character in Marvel's upcoming 'Ironheart' series on OTT. Though remaining tight-lipped, he described the role as 'a great character' and voiced genuine excitement about diving into the MCU landscape. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ehrenreich praised the show's tone, calling it 'funny, very touching, and emotional in a lot of ways.' Alden's words Talking to Screen Rant, Ehrenreich finally got to break his silence on playing a character with such a huge link to the wider MCU. "Well, it's nice to be a part of something that relates back to the whole legacy of the story, especially because that character was in the first real Marvel movie that started all of this." "And I had just worked with Robert Downey Jr. [on Oppenheimer] when I got this part, and so I got to talk to him about it, and that was nice," the actor continued. "I just FaceTimed with him, and I was like, 'So this has come my way, and this is the role — what do you think?' And he was like, 'Yeah, do it.'' In a separate interview with TV Line, Ironheart Head Writer Chinaka Hodge explained her decision to include Ezekiel in Riri Williams' story. "It's a gem of a 'hanging chad' in the Obadiah Stane story," she shared. "One of the best things about the MCU is how things connect, but I think so many of the throws have been forward or to other MCUs or alternate universes, and it's so much fun to reach back." Hodge said she's excited to see where Ezekiel's story goes next. "Alden's so great in the role and the character is so much fun. I expect, as a fan, it will live a long time." Who Is Joe McGillicuddy ? A Spoiler Rises Early episodes reveal Ehrenreich's character under the name Joe McGillicuddy, a name that Riri Williams finds suspicious. In a twist that knocks back to 'Iron Man,' it's revealed that Joe is actually Ezekiel 'Zeke' Stane, the previously unseen son of Obadiah Stane. Obadiah, known as Iron Monger, died after confronting Tony Stark, and Zeke's appearance via the hidden ashes in his kitchen gives the story deep implications tied to MCU legacy. Ironheart launched its first three episodes on June 24, 2025, with the remaining episodes rolling out July 1 on the OTT platform, Disney+.
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Alden Richards calls out an airline for damage to his bike
Alden Richards took to social media to call out Cathay Pacific for the damage to his bike frame on his flight to the Philippines. On Instagram, Asia's Multimedia Star shared a photo of the damage and said "Shoutout to [Cathay Pacific] for fracturing my bike frame and unloading my bike box and bike rack on my way home to the Philippines." "This is very upsetting!" he added. Alden has been dedicated to cycling as of late. In May, he completed a 61-kilometer bike ride. His post has also been reshared by fellow Kapuso artist and bike enthusiast Kristoffer Martin. According to a representative from Cathay Pacific, the airline is aware of Alden's case and is currently investigating. GMA News Online will update this post with Cathay's statement as soon as it is made available. Apart from hosting "Stars on the Floor," Alden is set to make his directorial debut in the upcoming film "Out of Order," which he will also topbill alongside Nonie Buencamino and Heaven Peralejo. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Alden Richards says 'Stars on the Floor' is the best show he's ever hosted
Alden Richards is making a comeback as a host on 'Stars on the Floor!' Asia's Multimedia Star said the show is special because it is an original concept of GMA Network, has never been seen on local television before, 'and gives us something different in the world of dance.' During the series' grand media conference, Alden said that after taping a few episodes, 'I think for the record... this is the best show I've hosted in GMA, in my history as a host so far.' The actor added that he is excited every time there is taping for the reality dance competition and that he always looks forward to seeing his co-workers. 'The energy inside of this show, from everyone that's involved—from the creatives, to the staff and crew, to the star duos, to the dance authority, to everyone—sobra kaming in one boat, and we bring out the best in each other,' Alden said. 'I think that's why the whole show itself, the dances, the showcase of everyone, napapatungan siya ng extra and I feel that as a host,' he added. Alden also said that he needs to feel everyone's energy to connect the Dance Authority to the Star Duos then to the studio audience and at-home viewers. 'The energy that this show has helps me by a long shot. Sobrang ang galing trabaho, tsaka uuwi kaming hindi kami pagod,' Alden said. He added that given the show's production, he is very excited for local and international viewers to watch 'Stars on the Floor.' 'Stars on the Floor,' dubbed the ultimate "COLLABanan ng Stars sa Sayawan" brings together personalities from entertainment and the digital world to pair up for a dance-collab competition. The stars will take part in dance styles from hip-hop, contemporary, and ballroom to jazz, swing, disco, Latin, dancehall, and more, with the best choreographers in the Philippines to guide them. The Celebrity Dance Stars are Glaiza de Castro, Rodjun Cruz, Faith da Silva, Thea Astley, and VXON Patrick. Meanwhile, the Digital Dance Stars are Zeus Collins, Dasuri Choi, JM Yrreverre, Kakai Almeda, and Joshua Decena. Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, the Star Comedienne of the Dance Floor Pokwang, and the Dance Trend Master Coach Jay, are the show's judges, or the Dance Authority. 'Stars on the Floor" premieres June 28 on GMA Network. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Alden Richards says he's doing better after struggles in 2024: 'I'm above my demons right now'
Alden Richards is now doing better after facing struggles in 2024, which he previously called his "lowest year" where he hit rock bottom. In Aubrey Carampel's report in "24 Oras" Friday, the Asia's Multimedia Star reported that he is now "above" his demons after the difficulties he had in the past year. "I have never been better. Right now, after recovering from that, actually in our daily lives hindi mo naman talaga sasabihin na naka-recover ka eh. I mean, in situations like that hindi mo masabing, 'Ay okay na 'ko.' Hindi siya ganun," he shared. "Sabi nga ni Ancient One sa 'Doctor Strange' film, you never really lose your demons, you just learn to live above them, and I'm above my demons right now. I know how to manage them." Alden has been preoccupying himself with various activities, such as cycling, running, and working out. According to the actor, he would force himself to do these activities even when he did not feel like getting up from bed. "During my lowest, pinipilit ko siya, even with the days na ayokong bumangon. Pinipilit ko siya until such time na hinahanap na siya ng katawan ko. Right now, I'm more present. I'm more present for myself, so I can be present for other people," he said. The Sparkle star is set to mark his directorial debut in the upcoming film, "Out of Order," which will premiere in the competition section of the Da Nang Film Festival in Vietnam from June 29 to July 5. "Umiyak ako niyan in secret when we got the news. They were very glad to know na ito 'yung very first directorial job ko, so it's a newbie director and they're a fan of that. Gustong-gusto nila 'yung new blood, and hopefully sana kahit papaano manalo tayo ng award," he added. Alden will fly to the United States this weekend in preparation for a Hollywood film. He will also serve as the host of the upcoming reality dance competition "Stars on the Floor," while Marian Rivera, Pokwang, and SB19 choreographer Jay Roncesvalles will serve as the judges. "Stars on the Floor" will premiere on GMA Network on June 28. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
