SAG, AFTRA Inch Closer to Merger 

Efforts to merge the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists are moving ahead. The next big step in the process will take place in May, when SAG and AFTRA hold their respective national board meetings.

If any plan gains approval from the national boards, it would be sent out to the full memberships of both unions for ratification. The last attempt to merge the two unions failed in 2003, when AFTRA members voted in favor of merger, but the SAG vote fell just short of the 60 percent needed to ratify the plan.

Bret Michaels is Suing CBS and the Tony Awards for Head Injury

The lead vocalist of Poison has filed a lawsuit against CBS and the Tony Awards for a head injury he sustained during a Tonys performance in June 2009.

The reality TV star and singer says in the suit that he was never instructed there would be moving set pieces. After singing "Nothing But a Good Time," he was hit in the head by a piece of the stage and hospitalized for a broken nose and cut lip.

The suit, which is seeking unspecified damages, links the Tonys injury with Michaels' much-publicized subarachnoid hemorrhage, which occurred less than two weeks after he underwent an emergency appendectomy in April 2010.

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Safe Grilling Tips for Spring/Summer 

Every year, hundreds of fires are started by grills causing injuries and burns, some fatal. Most of these are the result of unsafe grilling practices. If you like to grill, it doesn't hurt to review these safety tips:

1. Only grill outdoors and away from the house and otherstructures.

2. Never store a grill indoors; don't attempt to move it until it has completely cooled.

3. Never leave the grill unattended, once lit; keep a fire extinguisher close by.

4. Keep the lid open when lighting the grill.

5. Keep your grill clean to avoid grease fires.

6. Keep children and pets a safe distance away from grills.

7. Regularly check the grill for cracks and leaks. Do not light a match to check for leaks.

8. For charcoal grills, use starter fluid sparingly, and never add it to an open flame.

9. For propane grills, make sure the spark igniter is consistently generating a spark to create a flame and burn the propane gas. If the flame is not visible, gas may be escaping and could cause an explosion.

10. Always store propane tanks outdoors, in an upright position.

In the event of a fire, close the grill cover if using a charcoal grill. For propane grills, turn off the burners. Also shut off the take valve, if possible. Never try to extinguish a grease fire with water; it will cause the flames to flare up. Only use an approved fire extinguisher. If personal safety or property is at risk, call 9-1-1 immediately.