Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner has been removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s board of directors after making controversial comments about Black and female artists. The Hall of Fame did not provide a reason for the decision. Meanwhile, actor Drew Barrymore has decided to pause her daytime talk show due to the ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike, following criticism from striking writers’ and actors’ unions.
Entertainment News Roundup: Rolling Stone co-founder removed from Hall of Fame board; Drew Barrymore halts show during writers’ strike
Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner has been removed from his position on the board of directors of 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 an explanation for the removal. In a separate development, actor Drew Barrymore has decided to pause her daytime talk show, “The Drew Barrymore Show,” due to the ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike. The show faced backlash from striking writers’ and actors’ unions when it resumed taping last week.
Controversial Comments Lead to Removal from Hall of Fame Board
Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, has been removed from the board of directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The decision came after Wenner made comments about Black and female artists that were heavily criticized. The Hall of Fame did not provide any specific reasons for the removal, but the move indicates a response to the controversy surrounding Wenner’s remarks.
Drew Barrymore Halts Show Amid Writers’ Strike
Actor Drew Barrymore has decided to put her daytime talk show on hold until the Hollywood writers’ strike is resolved. The show, titled “The Drew Barrymore Show,” faced picketers from striking writers’ and actors’ unions when it resumed taping last week. Barrymore’s decision to pause the show is seen as a response to the outcry and criticism from the unions. The future of the show will depend on the resolution of the strike.
