Raine Allen-Miller’s debut feature Rye Lane leads this year’s British Independent Film Award nominations with 16 nods, including Best Director and Best British Independent Film.
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LeVar Burton, the longtime host of PBS’ Reading Rainbow and current host of the LeVar Burton Reads podcast, has been selected to host next month’s National Book Awards ceremony in New York City, replacing the previously named – and subsequently dropped – Drew Barrymore.
“LeVar Burton has introduced multiple generations of young people to the joys of reading, and is a fearless advocate for book access, especially amidst the alarming rise in book banning across the country,” said David Steinberger, Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Book Foundation, in a statement. “We are delighted to welcome LeVar back onto the National Book Awards stage, alongside special guest Oprah Winfrey, to champion the power of literature as the host this year’s Ceremony & Benefit Dinner.”
The statement made no mention of Barrymore, who last month was dropped as host by the Foundation after news broke that Barrymore would resume her daytime talk show despite the then-ongoing Writers Guild strike. “Our commitment is to ensure that the focus of the Awards remains on celebrating writers and books,” the Foundation said at the time, “and we are grateful to Ms. Barrymore and her team for their understanding in this situation.”
The 74th National Book Awards Ceremony & Benefit Dinner is set for November 15 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
“I’m a big believer in the power of the written word,” Burton said in a statement, “and am proud to stand alongside the National Book Foundation to celebrate exceptional storytelling and the Foundation’s mission to make books accessible to everyone, everywhere. It’s an honor to return as host of the biggest night for books, especially in a moment when the freedom to read is at risk and literature
Raine Allen-Miller’s debut feature Rye Lane leads this year’s British Independent Film Award nominations with 16 nods, including Best Director and Best British Independent Film.
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Roland A. Pattillo, the gynecologic oncologist who played a pivotal role in bringing the case of Henrietta Lacks to public awareness and was played by Ruben Santiago-Hudson in the 2017 HBO movie The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, died of Parkinson’s disease on May 3 at his home outside Atlanta. He was 89.
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Drew Barrymore suits up in Red Bull gear while gearing up for the F1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas on Thursday (October 19).
Drew Barrymore shared an emotional moment with an audience member during a recent taping of her talk show The Drew Barrymore Show.
fox!Drew Barrymore did her best impersonation of Julia Fox on Wednesday’s episode of her talk show, “The Drew Barrymore Show.”The actress and host slowly morphed into her foxy guest, who has become known for her daring fashion sense, see-through looks and barely-there garments that leave little to the imagination.Barrymore, 48, began the interview by informing Fox, who was promoting her new memoir “Down the Drain,” that she admired her style.“I would love to be like you,” she told Fox. “Could you make me into you?”As the two women continued their discussion, the “Forbidden Fruits” podcaster helped the “Charlie’s Angels” actress tap into her inner Fox by giving her a smoky eye, complete with dramatic eyeliner and eyeshadow.Barrymore then asked the 33-year-old if she has a future in the fashion world, saying: “I wanted to ask you if you’ve ever thought about doing a fashion show?” Fox then announced she is indeed launching a new competition show called “OMG Fashun!,” which is described on the website as “the craziest, most rule-breaking fashion competition for a major TV network.”It was at that moment that Barrymore bolted off the stage, leaving her guest in a state of shock.
The Drew Barrymore Show launched its fourth season Monday, and not a word was spoken about the strikes and controversy that has surrounded the show in recent weeks. Barrymore introduced her guest Shania Twain, saying to the audience, “Alright everybody, welcome to season four. Let’s go girls,” without comment about her return following the recently ended writers strike and ongoing actors strike.
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The Drew Barrymore Show have declined to return for the upcoming fourth season.Barrymore faced widespread criticism last month after she originally announced the talk show would return on September 18 without its striking writers.After Writers Guild of America (WGA) members picketed outside the show’s studio, she later reversed the decision and paused the show’s return.In a statement on Instagram at the time, Barrymore wrote: “I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt and, of course, to our incredible team who works on the show and has made it what it is today. We really tried to find our way forward.
The writers strike is over! The problems for Drew Barrymore may just be beginning…
The Drew Barrymore Show is returning to screens but it will be down a few writers.
the Hollywood Reporter. Barrymore, 48, has set Oct.
The Drew Barrymore Show is coming back, but at least three writers are not joining the staff.
The Drew Barrymore Show is coming back.
A season 4 premiere date for “The Drew Barrymore Show” has finally been set after a number of issues unfolded, including the show causing controversy when it intended to return to air amid the since-ended writers strike.
Mirror reported Tuesday.There has been back and forth for a time between Andrew and Charles, 74, on whether or not the former could stay at his longtime home.The king had previously inquired Andrew to move into Frogmore Cottage, in an attempt to scale down the monarchy.The outlet then noted that the Duke of York’s been “given time to assure his brother he can come up with the necessary funds to carry out much needed repairs” on the Royal Lodge. Andrew has been given a “stay of execution,” despite the repairs on the 30-room mansion needing more than $2 million to renovate.He also reportedly cashed out on more than $200,000 for roof repairs over the summer.Prince Andrew was famously stripped of his royal and military honors by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, following his alleged friendship with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
After many months of speculation, it appears that the Duke of York will be allowed to keep his home at the 30-room Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate, rather than relocate to a smaller home, The Mirror reports.The news comes after ongoing reports that King Charles wishes to downsize the number of properties that make up the royal portfolio, it was suggested that Prince Andrew could move into the slightly smaller Frogmore Cottage - the former home of Prince Harry and Meghan.The paper has revealed that Andrew, 63, has been granted a “stay of execution”, despite his annual £250,000 handout being stopped the King and his home needing an estimated £2million in repairs. It has also been claimed that Prince Andrew had paid more than £200,000 for roof repairs over the summer, described by sources as an "interim payment".