Does your relationship pass 'the bird test'?

The big winners at last night's CMA Awards. Plus, our Gifts We Love guide. November 9, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER](   THIS IS TODAY November 7, 2023 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY The 118-day actors' strike appears to be over after SAG-AFTRA and the top Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement last night. Plus, the big winners at last night's Country Music Awards, and does your relationship pass the "bird test"?   The Latest   [SAG-AFTRA and the Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement to end the actors' strike](. Hollywood actors are ready to [return to work after 118 days on strike]( after the union representing more than 150,000 performers [reached a tentative deal on a new contract]( with the top studios yesterday. SAG-AFTRA said the prospective deal will go to the union's national board tomorrow for "review and consideration," and the union will release more details about the new contract. The end of the actors' strike comes after the Hollywood writers ended their own strike on Sept. 27. The two unions, which were on strike at the same time for the first time since 1960, fought for stricter protections against [the use of artificial intelligence](, higher base compensation and a bigger cut of streaming profits. [Here's the latest](. [Tallulah Willis said her dad Bruce Willis' dementia is 'really aggressive.']( Tallulah Willis shared an update on "The Drew Barrymore Show" yesterday about her dad Bruce Willis' [frontotemporal dementia](. “What’s going on with my dad — he has a [really aggressive cognitive disease](, a form of dementia that’s very rare,” she said. The family has decided to be open about the "Die Hard" star's condition to spread awareness of it. Tallulah, 29, shared what it's been like spending time with him. "He is the same, which, I think, in this regard I’ve learned is the best thing you can ask for," she said. "I see love when I'm with him, and it's my dad and he loves me." [Continue reading](. 🍰 [Dietitians share their favorite high-protein dessert ideas — and one to avoid.]( If you're looking to get some protein out of your dessert while navigating the plates of cookies and cakes at upcoming holiday parties, we spoke to experts about [9 high-protein desserts dietitians love](. A slice of cheesecake has about 7 grams of protein per serving, so having some in moderation is OK. The same goes for a single serving of ice cream, but make sure it's the real stuff and not artificially sweetened high-protein ice cream. [Learn more](. [🎁 Gifts We Love: Our top 100 picks for everyone on your list — plus exclusive deals.]( Make your holiday shopping a sweat-free experience with our [Shop TODAY Gifts We Love guide.]( have deals on fashion, tech, toys, kitchenware, beauty items, stocking stuffers and more, which you can quickly find with our dropdown menu. Also, make sure to [download our new Shop TODAY Savings extension]( for your Google Chrome browser. The extension automatically finds and applies coupons at over 40,000 online stores while letting you score deals exclusive to TODAY fans.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Can your [relationship pass the "bird test"](? The TikTok trend turns a simple observation into a [test of your connection]( with a friend or romantic partner. In the most literal sense, it means pointing out a bird and seeing how your significant other reacts. If the other person doesn't seem to care and makes no effort to engage with your interest in it, the relationship is supposedly less healthy. It's about a person making a bid for connection and then seeing if his or her partner responds by "[turning toward" versus "turning away](," according to research by a leading family counseling group. [Continue reading](.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Food Network star Bobby Flay stopped by the TODAY kitchen to show us how to make a classic [steak frites with blue cheese butter,]( ideal for a tender, juicy weeknight dinner. Bobby recommends cooking the french fries twice to give them the perfect fluffy center and crispy outside. For a foolproof steak, sear it in a cast iron skillet and then finish it in the oven. [Get the recipe](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. It was 5 o'clock somewhere when some of country music's biggest stars [paid tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett]( with an all-star medley of his hits at last night's Country Music Association Awards. Kenny Chesney, Mac McAnally, Alan Jackson and Zac Brown Band all took the stage to sing classics like "A Pirate Looks at Forty" and "Margaritaville" in honor of the legendary singer/songwriter, who died on Sept. 1 at 76. [Lainey Wilson]( and Chris Stapleton were the big winners at the CMA Awards, while [Jelly Roll]( took home best new artist. [See all the winners here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](