Shondaland Taps Alison Eakle as Chief Content Officer, Promotes Chris DiIorio to Chief Marketing Officer

Sky Studios Chief Content Officer Jane Millichip is departing the Comcast-owned pay-TV giant after nine years amid a wider restructure.

Drew Barrymore is one of the most beloved celebrities in Hollywood for her grounded nature and charm alone, but also for her relatable moments.MORE: Kathy Hilton reveals adorable details about Drew Barrymore and Paris Hilton's childhood togetherThe actress took to social media to share a clip of herself revealing what kind of mother she really is in a newly minted challenge.With the clip of herself pacing in her dressing room wearing a large overcoat, she mused: "What kind of mom and I?"WATCH: Drew Barrymore recalls confiding in Courteney Cox amid pregnancy scareIt then transitioned to several snapshots of Drew in various poses, ranging from happy to mid-sneeze, deeming herself "The Flower Child."In her caption, she wrote: "My children are being raised by… The Flower Child. I challenge all of the moms to take part in this trend!! #themomchallenge"MORE: Drew Barrymore shares exciting announcement from inside the showerMany fans took to the comments to praise Drew for her abilities as a celebrity mother and how much she'd inspired a lot of them, with one saying: "Your kids are in great hands!"A post shared by Drew Barrymore (@drewbarrymore)Drew revealed that she considered herself a Flower Child motherAnother wrote: "I think we should make taking portraits of mothers a thing.

Epix has put four scripted projects in development including a pair of comedies, one starring A Fish Called Wanda star Kevin Kline.

Savannah Guthrie is looking back at her days of being young, wild, and free. On her latest visit to The Drew Barrymore Show, she admitted a cheeky little secret about her youth that fans of the television host didn't see coming.MORE: Savannah Guthrie teases unexpected change to appearance that stuns co-starsThough beloved Today host Savannah has been married to her husband, Michael Feldman, since 2014, Drew coaxed her to reveal details about what she was like during her single days.The pair spent time discussing different holiday traditions, and as Savannah revealed she's not a fan of New Year's Eve, Drew tried to convince her about the bright side of New Year's Eve traditions, mainly the chance to "kiss a stranger."Savannah shares touching tribute to her mom for her 80th birthdayMORE: Savannah Guthrie shares throwback baby bump photo during touching on-air tributeBut in response, Savannah boldly said: "Can I tell you something though? I didn't need New Year's Eve to kiss strangers when I was young."The honest revelation was received with clapping from the audience as Drew squealed and shimmied in her chair with excitement. A post shared by The Drew Barrymore Show (@thedrewbarrymoreshow)The stars have a cheeky conversation about their youthDrew quickly coined the phrase "make-out bandit" for the mom-of-two and admitted that she certainly was one too.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeJennifer Caserta is exiting AMC Networks after nearly two decades at the company, most recently as its chief transformation and people officer. As Caserta departs, Aisha Thomas-Petit has been named chief people and diversity officer at the company.Caserta had served as chief transformation/people officer since 2018; prior to that, she spent 14 years at IFC TV, including as president and GM.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Sand and Fog, The Expanse) is the latest addition to the cast of Renfield, the monster movie that Chris McKay (The Tomorrow War, The LEGO Batman Movie) is directing for Universal Pictures.

EXCLUSIVE: Ziffren Brittenham partner Eric Sherman has left to become Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel of Thunder Road Films and game1. Sherman will oversee business and legal affairs for both Thunder Road Films and game1, as well as Asbury Park Pictures.

Kathy Hilton became nostalgic during her visit to the Drew Barrymore Show with her daughter, Paris Hilton. The three stars reminisced about Paris and Drew's childhood, as they both grew up in Los Angeles and were childhood friends.MORE: Paris Hilton's stunning bridal shower dress is available to shop nowDrew, who is the oldest of the pair by six years, revealed they would have many sleepovers together at Paris' house.

elections.“Are you ready for the midterm elections?” the former first lady asks in a video announcement Monday.H.E.R., Curry, Lopez, Becky G and Bretman Rock are the newest co-chairs of Obama's When We All Vote initiative. They join Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, Liza Koshy, Janelle Monae, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Paul, Megan Rapino, Shonda Rhimes, Kerry Washington and Rita Wilson.The volunteer co-chairs use their platforms to help boost voter registration and education with the goal of helping increase turnout for congressional and state elections in November.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeCBS will utilize this Sunday’s AFC championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals to unveil a new fan-centric marketing campaign tied around the theme “Get Into Something Good.”And here’s the unique angle to the spots that viewers will see on Sunday: They don’t actually include clips from the shows. Instead, they focus on the superfans behind series like “Survivor,” the “FBI” franchise and freshman comedy sensation “Ghosts.”“We’re trying to really break some norms and look at things differently,” said CBS president and chief marketing officer Mike Benson.

Ellen Pompeo proved, once again, she is an incredibly doting mom, as she treated her youngest daughter Sienna, 7, to a fun-filled day of shopping and dining. The Grey’s Anatomy star, 53, was spotted out with her adorable girl in the tony neighborhood of Larchmont Village in Los Angeles on Friday (January 29). The pair were all smiles as they enjoyed the gorgeous, sunny weather — perfect for some retail therapy!

Paris Hilton and mother Kathy Hilton dropped by “The Drew Barrymore Show”, where they discussed the still-lingering trauma that the “Simple Life” star experienced when she was placed in a boarding school for troubled teens.

Drew Barrymore and Paris Hilton are reflecting on their past.

Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group has brought on Sydnie Karras in the newly-created position of Chief Accounting Officer.

Drew Barrymore is celebrating a huge milestone, and her fans, as well! The actress turned television host took to Instagram to commemorate reaching 15 million followers – or rather, friends, as Drew refers to them – on the platform.MORE: Drew Barrymore stuns fans with unexpected baby photoIn an endearing video chatting to her dog, Douglas, Drew recounts having started her Instagram account on 27 August back in 2013."I was so excited to make friends," she said, despite admitting that back then she "didn't really understand what social media was."WATCH: Drew Barrymore recalls confiding in Courtney Cox amid pregnancy scareDrew perfectly described not only what her Instagram represents, but what her brand has turned into, as well as how her fans surely see her.She said: "I wanted it to be a space of goodness and no judgement, humor and heart." She shared a slew of past posts, including her very first photo, one of herself facing the sun standing arms open in front of a floral mural.MORE: Drew Barrymore recalls 'freaking out' over pregnancy scareShe thanked fans for "allowing me in" and they thanked and complimented her in return.

Wow, finally we get some closure — and it’s all thanks to that notebook…

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeMany of us first saw Louie Anderson on screen as a flower delivery man in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” a cameo role that comes late in the 1986 movie. But the first time he made an impression on me was in the late 1980s, when Anderson would fill in for Joan Rivers on her short-lived Fox talker “The Late Show.”He was funny, he was engaging and brought a real personality and humanity when he would show up to guest host.

Jodie Foster has joined the cast of “Nyad,” a biopic based on the life of famed long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad that will be directed by the Oscar-winning duo behind “Free Solo.”Annette Bening is set to star as Diana Nyad and the film will tell the story of how Nyad at age 64 became the first person to swim the length of Cuba to Florida without the aid of a cage through waters infested by sharks and poisonous jellyfish. Foster will play Bonnie Stoll, Nyad’s coach and longtime friend.Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin will make their narrative feature debut on the biopic.The film is based on Diana Nyad’s autobiography “Find a Way” and has a screenplay by Emmy-winner Ann Biderman (“Ray Donovan”) with revisions by Black List writer Julia Cox (the upcoming “Do No Harm”).Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar and Black Bear Pictures’ Teddy Schwarzman developed and will produce.Nyad came to fame as a long-distance swimmer back in the ’70s when she swam around the length of Manhattan, or 28 miles.

Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland has promoted longtime development executive Alison Eakle.

Adrienne Galagatsi was much-loved in Cape Town