Voiceover Actors Sue AI Startup, Republicans Demand Probe Into UCLA Antisemitism and Cohen Profits From Being Trump Antagonist

Plus: Veteran actors defend Kevin Spacey after misconduct allegations, FX green lights more “Shōgun” and Paramount's ‘IF’ shakes up box office [AI Artificial Intelligence]( [Voiceover Actors Sue AI Startup Lovo for Stealing Their Voices 'Without Permission or Proper Compensation']( By Jacob Bryant Two voice actors are leading a class-action lawsuit against AI voiceover company Lovo for using recordings of them to create a bot that replicates their voices — and competes with them for work. Paul Lehrman and Linnea Sage’s class-action lawsuit states that Lovo tricked them into sending voice samples, which the company used to then start selling AI versions of their voices. The pair accuse Lovo of fraud, false advertising and violating their publicity rights. They are seeking damages of $5 million. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C]( [House Republicans Demand Inquiry Into Antisemitism on UCLA Campus]( By Sharon Knolle A congressional education committee chaired by Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx from North Carolina on Wednesday chided UCLA for its response to the pro-Palestinian encampment and to the attack by a mob of counterprotesters against the encampment, and is demanding the university turn over all documents, communications and security videos related to alleged antisemitic incidents on campus since Oct. 7. In a letter written Wednesday, she charged UCLA Chancellor Gene Block, UC President Michael V. Drake, and Rich Leib, chair of the UC Board of Regent, with “inadequate response to antisemitism and failure to protect Jewish students.” [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Michael Cohen]( [Podcasts, Tell-All Books and Prison Merch: How Michael Cohen Profited After Pivoting From Loyal Fixer to Trump Antagonist]( By Emily Smith Michael Cohen, the self-described “designated thug” for Donald Trump, spent an explosive week on the witness stand in the climax of the former president’s criminal hush money trial, testifying how he worked for years to cover up his former boss’ secret issues and affairs — and now he’s shopping a new book. Since leaving Trump world, Cohen has dedicated his life to holding his ex-boss accountable, he told a Manhattan jury, while also profiting from turning on Trump through numerous lucrative media projects. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Kevin Spacey]( [Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson and More Defend Kevin Spacey After Misconduct Allegations: 'Our Industry Needs Him']( [Shogun]( [FX Is Moving Ahead With More 'Shōgun,' Will Likely Make 2 Additional Seasons]( [if-john-krasinski]( [‘IF’ Is the Sort of Film the Box Office Hasn't Had in Years]( [Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery Unveil Title, Logo for Sports Streaming Joint Venture: Venu Sports]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wrap Pro logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](