Entertainment News Roundup: George Clooney to studios: 'At least get in the room' with striking actors; Actor Michael Caine says he is retiring aged 90 and more

The 65-year-old's greatest hits show was pushed back from its original July start date after she was hospitalized in intensive care for a serious bacterial infection. Contract talks break down between Hollywood actors, studios Negotiations between Hollywood studios and the SAG-AFTRA actors' union were suspended on Wednesday as the two sides clashed over streaming revenue, the use of artificial intelligence and other issues at the core of a three-month work stoppage.

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

George Clooney to studios: 'At least get in the room' with striking actors

Oscar winner George Clooney urged Hollywood studios on Friday to return to the bargaining table with striking actors to try and resolve their differences over a new labor contract. Negotiations between the studios and the SAG-AFTRA actors' union were suspended on Wednesday after studios rejected a demand for a bonus tied to the number of streaming TV subscribers. Clooney called the breakdown in talks "worrisome."

Actor Michael Caine says he is retiring aged 90

British actor and two-time Oscar winner Michael Caine has said he will retire from acting, aged 90, following the release of his latest film. "I keep saying I'm going to retire. Well I am now," Caine told BBC radio in an interview broadcast on Saturday.

Madonna greatest hits tour to feature 40 songs and a 'time machine'

Four of her children on a stage inspired by the grid of Manhattan, 80 tons of production equipment, more than 40 songs and a "time machine" - Madonna's career-spanning tour kicks off on Saturday after it was postponed due to illness. The pop superstar begins her 78-show "Madonna: The Celebration Tour", marking her more than 40 years of hits, at London's O2 arena, three months later after its original July start date in Vancouver was pushed back when the "Vogue" singer was hospitalized in intensive care for a serious bacterial infection.

'Look what you made me do': Taylor Swift attends film premiere, moves up release

Pop superstar Taylor Swift premiered her Eras Tour concert film in front of fans and celebrities on Wednesday, shortly after announcing that the movie would debut a day early because of "unprecedented" ticket demand. "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" was set to open in theaters worldwide on Friday, but high interest prompted Swift to add earlier screenings in some markets.

Madonna shines in 'Celebration' tour after near-fatal illness

Madonna kicked off her "Celebration" tour in London on Saturday, with a performance that proved her energy, charisma and appetite for controversy were little dimmed after four decades of pop super-stardom and a brush with death earlier this year. The 65-year-old's greatest hits show was pushed back from its original July start date after she was hospitalized in intensive care for a serious bacterial infection.

Contract talks break down between Hollywood actors, studios

Negotiations between Hollywood studios and the SAG-AFTRA actors' union were suspended on Wednesday as the two sides clashed over streaming revenue, the use of artificial intelligence and other issues at the core of a three-month work stoppage. The breakdown in talks interrupted attempts to end labor tensions that have put most U.S.-based film and television production on hold, cost the California economy billions and left thousands of crew members without work.