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Variety reports: The Writers Guild of America has passed a strike authorization vote with 97.85% voting in favor, giving union leadership the power to call a strike once the contract expires on May 1. In an email to members, the guild said that 78.79% of eligible members had cast ballots. The vote was 9,020 in favor and 198 opposed. In …

Deadline Hollywood reports: Caitlyn Jenner has responded to The View host Joy Behar’s apology for misgendering her on Friday’s show. “Don’t sweat it, @JoyVBehar,” Jenner tweeted on Saturday morning. “I’m not about cancel culture. I know where your heart is. California has bigger issues than pronouns.” Joy Behar, age 78, blamed a lack of sleep for using the incorrect pronouns …

Variety reports: Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland” dominated at the BAFTA Film Awards, where the Frances McDormand-led road movie picked up four prizes, including best film. The Searchlight-produced movie also won for lead actress, cinematography and director, putting it well ahead of all other films. Meanwhile, Anthony Hopkins won best actor for “The Father,” but wasn’t on hand to collect the award, …