Television
Drew Barrymore faces waves of backlash on social media for pleading to Vice President Kamala Harris that she become the ‘Mamala of the country.’
May 1, 2024
Movies
Adam Sandler validated actor Christopher McDonald’s leak that ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ is in development, and Drew Barrymore further confirmed it on her talk show.
April 5, 2024
The Writers Guild of America, East, picketed “The Drew Barrymore Show” after the host said that production would resume during the Hollywood strikes.
Sept. 11, 2023
Entertainment & Arts
With successful pressure campaigns against Drew Barrymore, Bill Maher and others, the WGA displayed its might on the eve of a new round of negotiations.
Sept. 19, 2023
Books
After Drew Barrymore’s invitation was rescinded last month amid the Hollywood strikes, LeVar Burton is announced as the new host of the 74th National Book Awards.
Oct. 13, 2023
The quirky daytime host has shown the power of a carefully crafted celebrity narrative — and the ease with which even the most convincing comeback story can fall apart.
Sept. 17, 2023
‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ has announced a new start date for Season 4 after the Hollywood writers’ strike ended last week.
Oct. 4, 2023
The National Book Foundation has rescinded Drew Barrymore’s invitation to host the National Book Awards while her show tapes amid the Hollywood strikes.
Sept. 12, 2023
CBS reverses course, postponing season premiere of ‘The Talk’ amid WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. This follows Drew Barrymore’s similar announcement after criticism from Hollywood peers.
Drew Barrymore issues a tear-filled video ‘deeply apologizing’ to writers and unions, then doubles down on her talk show’s return to production during strikes.
Sept. 15, 2023