Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner has been removed from the board of directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after making comments about Black and female artists that were widely criticized. The Cleveland-based Hall of Fame did not provide a reason for the removal. Meanwhile, actor Drew Barrymore has decided to pause her daytime talk show, “The Drew Barrymore Show,” until the Hollywood writers’ strike comes to an end. The show’s return drew picketers from the striking writers’ and actors’ unions.
Rolling Stone co-founder removed from Hall of Fame board
Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner has been removed from the board of directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This decision came after Wenner’s comments about Black and female artists received widespread criticism. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame did not provide any explanation for the removal.
Drew Barrymore puts her show on hold
Amidst the ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike, actor Drew Barrymore has decided to pause her daytime talk show, “The Drew Barrymore Show.” The return of the show faced opposition from striking writers’ and actors’ unions, leading Barrymore to postpone the production until the strike is resolved.
(With inputs from agencies.)
