Television

Drew Barrymore and others will pause shows until after writers strike ends

10:17am September 18, 2023

The Drew Barrymore Show, The Jennifer Hudson Show and The Talk are delaying upcoming seasons while writers remain on strike. The shows were set to premiere Monday.

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National

Morning news brief

5:12am September 18, 2023

Auto plants are shut amid a walkout against Big 3 automakers. Tens of thousands of people kick off a week of climate protests in New York. Drew Barrymore postpones show's return until strikes end.

National

Drew Barrymore and 'The Talk' postpone their shows until after the Hollywood strikes

6:38pm September 17, 2023

by The Associated Press

Barrymore's initial decision to return to the air Monday was met with pushback on social media and a revoked invite to host the National Book Awards.

British media report rape and emotional abuse allegations against Russell Brand

2:52pm September 16, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

The British entertainer denies the allegations, put forward in a join investigation by the the U.K.'s Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4.

Natasha Lyonne, pictured here in November 2022, is one of several actors who's auctioning off unique experiences to support TV and movie crews impacted by the ongoing writers' strike

Now's your chance to solve a crossword puzzle with Natasha Lyonne

2:36pm September 14, 2023

by Emily Olson

Want Adam Scott to walk your dog? What about dinner with Bob Odenkirk? Some of Hollywood's most beloved names are auctioning off unique experiences to help support the writers' strike

Bill Maher says his show, without writers, "will not be as good."

Arts

HBO's 'Real Time with Bill Maher' to return during Writers Guild strike

10:29am September 14, 2023

by Andrew Limbong

Maher posted on X that he won't have any written segments. But since Maher is himself a writer, it will be difficult for the show to go ahead "without a violation of WGA strike rules," says the Guild.

Health & Safety

Netflix series travels the world's 'blue zones' where longevity rules

8:13am September 14, 2023

NPR's A Martinez talks to Dan Buettner about parts of the world where it's common for people to live past 100. While they're separated by distance and language, find out what they have in common.

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Here's the story of a lovely lady who bought the 'Brady Bunch' house for $3.2 million

7:19am September 14, 2023

The home in Studio City, Calif., was featured in exterior shots of the beloved 1970s series. The home's interior, however, was meticulously rebuilt in recent times for a reality TV show.

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After a promising infancy, streaming is stuck in a nasty adolescence. Fans of great TV must act to help preserve what works, to build a more stable, empowering entertainment ecosystem.

Arts

Streaming broke Hollywood, but saved TV — now it's time for you to do your part

7:00am September 14, 2023

by Eric Deggans

After a promising infancy, streaming is stuck in a nasty adolescence. Fans of great TV must act to help preserve what works, because consumers can and do have a say in all this.

Music & Culture

The ratings for this year's MTV Video Music Awards are way up from last year

5:12am September 14, 2023

This year's Video Music Awards brought in more than 860,000 viewers — up about 37% from last year. Is MTV having a moment?