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The @DrewBarrymoreTV Show is a WGA covered, struck show that is planning to return without its writers. The Guild has, and will continue to, picket struck shows that are in production during the strike. Any writing on “The Drew Barrymore Show” is in violation of WGA strike rules. — Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) …
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CBS Drew Barrymore has amassed a ton of good will over her long career, but last week she nearly lost all of it: She dared bring her daytime talk show back on-air. The move caused instant backlash, not just from the WGA but from fans, some of whom called her a “scab.” The furor was …
“The National Book Awards is an evening dedicated to celebrating the power of literature, and the incomparable contributions of writers to our culture,” the foundation wrote in a statement. “Our commitment is to ensure that the focus of the Awards remains on celebrating writers and books, and we are grateful to Ms. Barrymore and her team …
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In a statement to the Wrap, a spokesperson for the show said, “We regret that two audience members were not permitted to attend or were not allowed access. Drew was completely unaware of the incident and we are in the process of reaching out to the affected audience members to offer them new tickets.” Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/drew-barrymore-show-wga-strike
Earlier this week, Drew Barrymore caught heat for announcing she’s bringing back The Drew Barrymore Show during the strike. Today, she apologized for making people upset, but is continuing to bring the show back regardless. In a video posted to Instagram, Barrymore starts by saying, “I believe there’s nothing I can do or say in …
Getty Image Drew Barrymore found herself the center of controversy this week when it was revealed that her talk show would resume filming episodes so it could return for its new season on Monday September 18. The move is seen as a violation of the ongoing writers strike, prompting WGA East to picket outside CBS …
Howie Mandel Does Stuff It’s been over four months since the WGA strike began, which means it’s been over four months since most talk shows have aired new episodes. Those that have dared return without writers have not done so without consequences. Just ask Drew Barrymore. But there’s someone who clearly wasn’t deterred by the …
Issue #167 | Sept. 12, 2023 As a baby of the late 1990s, I first met Drew Barrymore as a fairy princess in “Ever After.” She was my grungey teenage fashion mentor. And as a fellow little girl frightened and delighted by extraterrestrials, I loved her in “E.T.” My parasocial relationship with Barrymore has been …
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Getty Image Since bowing three years ago, The Drew Barrymore Show has racked up a lot of goodwill. Its host could be described as “chaotic good,” her earnest, kooky enthusiasm resulting in both bizarre moments and surprisingly strong interviews. A lot of that enthusiasm has seeped out in the last two days after it was …
UPDATE: In a statement to The Wrap, a spokesperson for the show expressed “regret” that the two audience members were ejected. “It is our policy to welcome everyone to our show tapings,” they said. “Due to heightened security concerns today, we regret that two audience members were not permitted to attend or were not allowed …
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The @DrewBarrymoreTV Show is a WGA covered, struck show that is planning to return without its writers. The Guild has, and will continue to, picket struck shows that are in production during the strike. Any writing on “The Drew Barrymore Show” is in violation of WGA strike rules. — Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) …
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Getty Image Earlier this week, Drew Barrymore was rushed off stage during an event with actress and singer Reneé Rapp. A man in the Monday night audience reportedly approached Barrymore and demanded to speak with her. “You know who I am,” the man yelled as Rapp sprung into action and escorted Barrymore backstage. “I need …
