The Cricket's Daily 3: Will Hollywood's writers go on strike?

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Here's what's being talked about in pop culture:

• The Writers Guild of America is a step closer to going on strike, with union members overwhelmingly voting to authorize a strike if talks with Hollywood studios (which start up again today) break down before the WGA's contract expires Monday night. If there is a strike, it could delay popular TV shows and movie production. [The Hollywood Reporter]

• Beyoncé has formed a scholarship program for young women, Formation Scholars, on the first anniversary of the release of her "Lemonade" album. [Entertainment Weekly]

• Robert Pirsig, author of the '70s cult classic "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," has died at the age of 88. [The Guardian]