Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner has been removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board of directors following controversial comments about Black and female artists. The Cleveland-based Hall of Fame did not provide a reason for the decision.
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Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, has been removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board of directors following criticism of his comments about Black and female artists. Meanwhile, actor Drew Barrymore has decided to pause her talk show in support of the ongoing Hollywood strikes.
Controversial Comments Lead to Removal
Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, has been removed from his position on the board of directors for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The decision comes after Wenner made comments about Black and female artists that received widespread criticism. The Hall of Fame did not provide a reason for his removal.
Drew Barrymore Supports Hollywood Strikes
Actor Drew Barrymore has announced that she will not be bringing back her daytime talk show, “The Drew Barrymore Show,” while strikes are ongoing in Hollywood. The decision comes after picketers from the striking writers’ and actors’ unions protested as taping resumed for the show last week.
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