Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike:

Writers "Likely" to Picket Oscars (article): The WGA has rejected the possibility of granting a waiver to let the Academy Awards proceed as planned; if the event is still held, the writers are "likely" to picket.

4 major studios cancel TV writers contracts (article): Fox, CBS, NBC, and Warner Bros. have canceled dozens of contracts with writers. It's an acknowledgement that the current season can't be salvaged for television studios.

Spyglass, MRC ink their own deals with WGA (article): Hollywood Reporter announces that two more companies have signed interim agreements to allow original content to be produced. The ramificiations of these interim agreements is also discussed.

NBC rolling out online extras (article): NBC has announced that it will be featuring original digital content on its website, tied in to popular shows like Heroes, Medium, Scrubs, and others, as part of its attempt to keep viewers entertained through the strike.

The Armando Show, an improv troupe that puts on regular shows, was recently guest hosted by WGA and SAG member Drew Carey in an event staged to raise money in support of the strike.The Armando Show will continue to be raising money through February 4th. Drew Carey is Just Right as Host of the Armando Show (blog post)

DGA Deal To Be Announced Tomorrow? (blog post): United Hollywood discusses the rumor that the Directors' Guild may have cut a deal with the AMPTP to be announced soon, what that will mean for the rest of the entertainment industry, and the studios who have canceled contracts with their writers.

WGA STRIKE UPDATE: Daily Show Writers Performing Live BEnefit (article): A benefit called "There Will Be Comedy" is being staged by the writers of the Daily Show on Jan. 22nd. Tickets cost $20 each, and the funds raised will be going to help the nonwriters affected by the strike.

WGA STRIKE UPDATE: CBS Adds Three Unscripted Series (article): Three new reality shows have been added to CBS's lineup to fill the schedule until the writers' strike ends and scripted drama can return to the screen.

American Gladiators Will Suit Up for a Season 2 (article): NBC has signed "American Gladiators" for a second season after only two aired episodes.