Julia Roberts Ditching Hollywood For Good?

Drew Barrymore this morning posted an emotional apology to WGA members regarding her decision to return to her daytime talk show amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. A number of high-profile actors, writers and organizations responded, most not happy. Barrymore has since removed the apology from her Instagram page.

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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Drew Barrymore is being criticized by fellow actors and writers on social media for her decision to bring back her eponymous daytime talk show amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. “The Drew Barrymore Show” is set to return Sept. 18.

who divorced retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady in October 2022 — recently made headlines after announcing a brand-new cookbook. “I am so excited to announce my new cookbook, ‘Nourish!’” she said in an Instagram post alongside the handbook.

Georgina Rodriguez gave one of the most glamorous entrances at the 80th Venice Film Festival. The model, who recently turned heads during the Cannes Film Festival, showed off her stunning look, posing for the cameras and feeling the ‘Pretty Woman’ fantasy by wearing a very similar ensemble worn by Julia Roberts in the iconic film.GEORGINA RODRÍGUEZ SHOWS OFF HER CURVES IN SHEER YELLOW DRESS AND HIGH HEELSLOUD AND CLEAR, GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ EXPRESSES HER DESIRE TO MARRY CRISTIANO RONALDOThe businesswoman attended the premiere of ‘Enea’ and stole the show as she stepped on the red carpet, wearing an off-the-shoulder red fiery gown designed by Vetements for their Spring 2024 collection.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Variety has announced its 10 Actors to Watch for 2023. Honorees include two actors making their movie debuts in films from Oscar winners as well as thesps working with filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Todd Haynes and Lulu Wang.

Comcast and Disney have modified their Hulu agreement to enable the expected buyout of Comcast’s one-third stake in the streamer to begin on September 30 instead of next January.

Between 2000 and 2005, Michelle Ryan was best known for playing EastEnders ’ Zoe Slater.Throughout her time on the iconic BBC One soap, Michelle became embroiled in some dramatic storylines, including one which saw her character discover her real mother. In one memorable episode, Zoe found out that her older sister Kat Slater was in fact her birth mother, leading her to say the infamous line: “You can’t tell me what to do, you ain’t my mother”. In response, Kate shouted back: “Yes I am!”.

Sam Esmail’s Leave the World Behind will open the 37th AFI Fest next month. The apocalyptic thriller starring Academy Award winners Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali, four-time Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke and Industry‘s Myha’la will make its world premiere October 25 with a red carpet gala at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

actors and writers — have shaken up the industry, and the work stoppage has delayed some shows. Nevertheless, there’s still plenty in the pipeline, including returning classics (a “Frasier” reboot) and new shows with stars such as Matt Bomer and Brie Larson.Here’s your essential guide to the 2023 fall TV season. The latest “Walking Dead” spinoff is a limited series following Daryl (Noman Reedus) as he washes ashore in France and tries to find out how he got there, and how to get back home.

California Treasurer Fiona Ma has sent letters to the CEOs of seven Hollywood studios urging a return to the bargaining table with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA to end a months-long double strike that’s shut down much of the entertainment industry and is taking a major toll on the California economy.

Tony Roberts, who spent 26 years calling games for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, died Aug. 25 in Gainesville, Virginia. He was 94 and no cause was given by his son, Lance, who said his father began hospice care the day before he died.

Julianne Hough and her ex-husband, Brooks Laich, reunited for Derek Hough and Haley Erbert's wedding ceremony, held in Monterey County, California. Both the host and the former NHL star had a large part in the ceremony, as they were in the wedding party.While the two weren't photographed together in pics shared by, Brooks appeared with Derek and his other groomsmen, including best man Mark Ballas, in a dapper photo.Julianne was a vision as she and the other bridesmaids posed in a separate group shot with the bride. Both Julianne and Brooks each celebrated the occasion under magazine'sInstagram post to reflect on the ceremony.

Paul Hollywood denies US actress Blake Lively one of his famous handshakes in a new advert for her line of sparkling cocktails.The Great British Bake Off judge gives his “professional opinion” of the beverages after being surprised at his home by the Hollywood star. Blake, 36, presents him with a drink from her range, named Betty Booze, to which Hollywood replies: “I didn’t think you drank alcohol?” “Oh, I don’t drink alcohol. I eat it.

On Monday, Deadline broke the news that Lionsgate brought back a Covid mask mandate on two floors of its five-story flagship office in Santa Monica after several employees had tested positive. The story, which also covered other measures – including contact tracing, daily self-screenings as well as self-isolation after out-of-country trips — was widely picked up and made national news. That turned Lionsgate — and by association Hollywood — into a target for criticism over the mandate reinstatement amid a nationwide rise in Covid cases.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The 2023 writers strike has focused attention on recent developments like artificial intelligence and the transition to streaming. But for film writers, the key issue in the strike has been a constant battle for more than a generation: How do you get paid for a script once it’s finished? Screenwriters have long been asked to do free revisions before turning in a “first draft” to the studio, which triggers payment. Typically they agree, even though the Writers Guild of America contract sets out minimum rates for revisions and polishes.

The Equalizer film franchise, said director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) – and he considered using the tech on new film The Equalizer 3.Speaking to NME in an exclusive interview to promote vigilante ex-hitman Robert McCall’s third outing, in UK cinemas August 30, Fuqua said: “I definitely thought about it a lot. Especially now with the new technology and the AI and all of that kind of stuff… Is there a story to be told about how [McCall] became this person – the younger version. I’ve had that conversation with Richard Wenk [who co-wrote all three Equalizer films] quite a bit.”De-aging older actors has become commonplace in recent years, with an 80-year-old Harrison Ford getting the treatment for a flashback scene in Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny; and Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman aging down Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino.

Boots fans say they've 'ditched Botox' for a budget anti-ageing serum which, they claim, makes skin 'a lot firmer and plumper', and 'reduces wrinkles'. Boots' £40 L’Oreal Paris Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid Hydrate, Correct And Protect Bundle contains three full-size anti-wrinkle treatments - all of which have been showered with five-star ratings.

Robert De Niro celebrated his 80th birthday with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Leonardo DiCaprio and longtime collaborator Martin Scorsese.The actor marked the milestone birthday with a special dinner in New York on Thursday (August 17) alongside family and close friends, including his girlfriend Tiffany Chen, who he recently welcomed his seventh child with.As reported by People, the dinner itself took place at Italian restaurant Locanda Verde in Tribeca’s Greenwich Hotel, which is owned by De Niro.Others who attended include Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell, The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola, Star Wars creator George Lucas and Christopher Walken. You can check out some images below.Former governor of New York Andrew Cuomo was also seen in attendance, alongside David Blaine, Bette Midler and Jane Krakowski.Debi Mazar, who starred alongside De Niro in Goodfellas, shared a photo on Instagram to celebrate his birthday.

Cargo trousers are officially back in style this year and one affordable pair from New Look ha been praised by shoppers who are "tempted to get them in every colour."