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Drew Barrymore, The Talk, Even Bill Maher Reverse Scab Plans Amidst Strikes on September 18, 2023 at 9:02 pm The Hollywood Gossip

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This summer, we have witnessed entertainment industry event that the world has not seen in generations.

Both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA are striking amidst unthinkable corporate cheating. Executives are paying themselves tens of millions, while using streaming loopholes to pay minuscule residuals to the people who actually make TV and film.

It’s unsustainable. And there are many other issues that desperately need addressing.

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Amidst all of this, a few clowns decided to resume their shows — scabbing during the strike. Sadly, Drew Barrymore was among them. Now, at least, she has reversed course and offered a heartfelt apology.

In September of 2023, Drew Barrymore posted an “apology” video to Instagram. She apologized to writers and actors for returning to her show during the historic WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes … but, at the time, still planned to scab. (Instagram)

Please, don’t scab

Last week, The Drew Barrymore Show resumed — an apparent violation of the work stoppage.

Years ago, talk shows could continue in some form during strikes, lining the pockets of networks without their usual content. Those rules have since changed.

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Reports came out, describing Barrymore’s security expelling studio audience members who wore strike-related materials.

Patricia Clarkson joins SAG-AFTRA members on the picket line outside of Warner Bros. Discovery on August 10, 2023 in New York. The Emmy Awards have been postponed by almost four months, organizers said Thursday, as crippling strikes by Hollywood’s actors and writers drag on with no resolution in sight. (Getty)

Simply put, the whole point of any sort of strike — such as the one that America’s courageous auto workers recently authorized — is for the people who actually create goods and services and art that generate profit to bargain collectively.

Only a small percentage of actors are millionaires or more. Even a smaller percentage of writers are. The vast majority of SAG-AFTRA actors don’t even make as much as your average first-year teacher.

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People who create value should then receive financial compensation for their labor and ingenuity. But with massive companies obsessed with golden parachutes and stockholders, it has become a game of cheating them out of their due.

Drew Barrymore speaks onstage during American Film Institute’s 44th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute show to John Williams at Dolby Theatre on June 9, 2016 (Getty)

We were ALL rooting for you!

Crossing the picket line — literally or metaphorically — hurts strikers. It also, by extension, hurts most Americans.

So when Drew Barrymore, or The Talk, or whatever Bill Maher’s god-awful show is called … when they start filming despite a work stoppage, it helps these corporate behemoths to avoid paying people what they owe them.

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In case anyone wondered how valuable actors and writers actually are, Warner Bros Discovery projected a loss of $500 million for 2023. That’s bad, even under Zaslav’s leadership. Agreeing to the guilds’ terms would have cost a fraction of that.

Bill Maher attends the Los Angeles Premiere of LBJ at ArcLight Hollywood on October 24, 2017. (Getty)

No one was rooting for Maher

Long story short, it sucked to hear that Barrymore was filming with scabs instead of her own writers. People felt disappointed in her.

Everyone expected this from Maher. He is a notoriously awful person who will almost invariably take the wrong stance on most issues.

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The backlash was intense. And while it was a great opportunity to dunk on Maher, it was a time to bite the bullet and call out Barrymore.

Drew Barrymore attends the 2023 Time100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 26, 2023. (Getty)

Two apologies: a hit and a miss

Late last week, she put out an apology … but did not signal her intent to change course. That was, obviously, not enough.

Now, Barrymore is showing that she has listened to and understood people’s concerns.

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“I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is over,” she wrote on Instagram. Absolutely, it is a good thing that she has listened. We’re sure that many friends reached out to her.

“I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is over,” Drew Barrymore announced on Instagram, reversing her plans to scab during the historic 2023 WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes. (Instagram)

“I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt,” Barrymore continued.

“And, of course,” Barrymore acknowledged, “to our incredible team who works on the show and has made it what it is today.”

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Oddly, she wrote: “We really tried to find our way forward.”

John Oliver, winner of the Outstanding Variety Talk Series award for ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’, poses in the press room during the 74th Primetime Emmys. (Getty)

Barrymore affirmed: “And I truly hope for a resolution for the entire industry very soon.”

Previously, she had explained that she was trying to resume work to save the jobs of other people.

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For the record, other talk show hosts have formed a podcast, Strike Force Five, to earn money to pay their writers and crews.

Bill Maher often says what’s on his mind. But this has gotten the comedian in trouble a lot over the years. (Getty)

Like we said, a lot of people felt disappointed in Drew Barrymore. Reversing course was the right thing to do, and it’s a relief.

What’s really a sign of the incredible upswell in public opinion is that The Talk and Bill Maher are also reacting to the backlash. Both halted plans to resume business as usual.

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As many on social media observed, if Maher is caving, public pressure is an effective tool.

David Zaslav, President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, attends a premiere in May 2023. Many have dubbed him “the most hated man” in the entertainment industry, and with good reason. (Getty)

There’s only one group of people who can end these strikes, and they’re executives in charge of some of the biggest entertainment industry corporations on the planet.

Instead, many executives planned vacations for this year. Companies have pushed film releases to next year — to a post-strike time when actors can promote their projects.

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They can end the strikes by agreeing to reasonable terms from SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. Instead, it appears from the outside that they’d rather continue to lose money out of spite.

Drew Barrymore, The Talk, Even Bill Maher Reverse Scab Plans Amidst Strikes was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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15 Necessary Knit Sweaters to Keep You Warm and Cozy This Fall on October 3, 2023 at 10:00 pm Us Weekly

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When it comes to fall fashion, your wardrobe is likely filled with tons of dresses, leggings, jackets and sweaters. You know, the go-to pieces which ensure you’re comfy all autumn long. Knit sweaters are ideal for cool weather because they can protect you from brisk winds. At the same time, you don’t have to worry about super-heavy fabrics making you overheat in the process!

From chunky to lightweight knits and even turtlenecks, there are so many styles to choose from. As you prepare to stock up on knit sweaters for fall, you surely need a bit of inspo. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the 15 best knit sweaters on Amazon now!

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Chunky Knits

1. Our Absolute Favorite: You may not be able to snag the viral sweater Chris Evans wore in Knives Out, but this cozy nude unisex one is a close second.

2. We Also Love: This oversized pullover features thin ribbed knitting and the cutest batwing stitching. Plus, it’s baby bump-friendly for any mamas-to-be!

3. We Can’t Forget: Need to add a pop of color to your wardrobe? This plush sweater is available in 24 different fall-friendly shades, including army green, grey blue and apricot.

4. Bonus: A basket-weaving stitch pattern helps this epic oversized sweater stand out amongst the crowd.

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Lightweight Knits

5. Orange You Glad: This pumpkin orange top is the ultimate look when you’re headed outdoors for some fall fun.

6. Shoulder Shrug: Put a small glimpse of your shoulder on display thanks to this funky fuzzy pullover.

7. Cute & Casual: Style this lightweight henley with your dark denim jeans and your fave fall boots for an autumn-approved look.

8. Dress Up: Serve professional vibes when you layer a white collared blouse under this Amazon Essentials crewneck.

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9. Crewneck Beauty: A flattering crewneck sweater like this is an office-approved slay.

10. Light Bright: Shoppers rave that this V-neck sweater is lightweight and warm.

Turtleneck Knits

11. Morning Glory: You’ll want to wear this soft knitted top to keep warm on those brisk fall mornings.

12. On Trend: This trendy turtleneck features batwing sleeves and ribbed stitching.

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13. Stylish Splits: Chic split hems are what elevates this elevated knit from your average black turtleneck.

14. Knives Out 2.o: This oversized sweater looks almost identical to the viral Chris Evans sweater, but this white pullover features a loose turtleneck.

15. The Blues: If you’re looking for a turtleneck to layer T-shirts and tank tops under, this blue balloon-sleeve top is your best bet.

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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Set Trial Date for Custody of 2 Kids on October 3, 2023 at 10:28 pm Us Weekly

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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are headed to trial over child custody come early next year — but they are still battling over where the case will take place.

A New York judge ruled on Tuesday, October 3, that Jonas, 34, and Turner, 27, will start trial on January 2, 2024, Us Weekly can confirm. The judge also set the location as Manhattan as it is a federal case involving international custody.

Turner, who is a U.K. native, is pushing for the pair’s two daughters to live in England following their split. Jonas, meanwhile, wants the kids to stay in the U.S. (The pair welcomed their first daughter, Willa, in July 2020. Their second baby, Delphine, was born in summer 2022.)

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While the judge’s most recent ruling was made in New York, Turner is asking that the official trial take place in a U.K. court. Jonas once again is fighting for the trial to continue in the Big Apple.

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For now, the judge has decided the estranged couple’s girls will temporarily remain in New York until the custody case is resolved.

Us confirmed on September 5 that Jonas filed for divorce after four years of marriage. In the weeks that have followed, their custody battle has gotten messy.

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Part of the issue is that their children are dual citizens. According to court documents, Willa was born in California but is a “dual citizen of the United Kingdom and the United States.” The exes’ youngest daughter was born in Florida and like her sister has both U.K. and U.S. citizenship.

“Joe is seeking shared parenting with the kids so that they are raised by both their mother and father, and is of course also OK with the kids being raised both in the U.S. and the U.K.,” Jonas’ attorney told Us in a statement last month.

Jonas’ legal team, however, pointed out: “The children were born in the U.S. and have spent the vast majority of their lives in the U.S. They are American citizens.”

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Turner argued in a September court filing that she and Jonas had “not, until April 2023, committed to settling down roots in any particular place.” Turner and the Jonas Brothers singer have lived in a variety of locations since their May 2019 nuptials, including Miami and elsewhere on the east coast.

The Game of Thrones alum then claimed: “All throughout their marriage, and particularly after their children were born, the parties often discussed their desire to raise their children in England and for their children to attend school in England. The parties regarded England as a safe location to raise their children.”

Turner also included a letter written by Jonas in June as proof that they were previously in agreement about relocating from the States to the U.K. She also stated in her court docs that she and Jonas put down a 10 percent deposit on a home in Wallingford, Oxford, just months before separating.

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“When my wife and I decided we were going to spend more time in the U.K. and search for a permanent home, our daughter expressed three unwavering requirements, having chickens, a pony, and a Wendy house,” Jonas wrote in the letter, per Turner’s September filing. “Well, many of the houses we viewed met this criteria, the moment we turned the corner and caught sight of the charming blue shutters adorning [this home], we experienced a sense of magic, unlike anything we had felt before.”

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As the custody battle continues to play out, a source exclusively told Us that the estranged spouses are not on the same page about the future. “[Joe] is hoping they can come to an amicable agreement,” an insider said last month. “[She’s] dead-set on moving to the UK full-time.”

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are headed to trial over child custody come early next year — but they are still battling over where the case will take place. A New York judge ruled on Tuesday, October 3, that Jonas, 34, and Turner, 27, will start trial on January 2, 2024, Us Weekly can confirm. 

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Breaking Down Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s Divorce, Custody Battle on October 3, 2023 at 10:30 pm Us Weekly

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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner‘s divorce came as a shock to fans — and things quickly turned messy.

Jonas and Turner were married for four years before news broke of their split in September 2023. The former couple previously welcomed daughter Willa in 2020 and another baby girl in 2022, whose name is not publicly known. (In Jonas’ divorce paperwork, the pair’s second daughter was referred to as D.J.)

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After initially asserting in a joint statement that they “mutually” and “amicably” came to the decision to separate, Turner later sued Jonas and ignited an international custody battle, accusing him of wrongfully detaining their kids in the U.S. Jonas’ rep refuted Turner’s “unfortunate” allegations regarding the children’s living situation in a lengthy statement to Us Weekly.

“When language like ‘abduction’ is used, it is misleading at best, and a serious abuse of the legal system at worst. The children were not abducted. After being in Joe’s care for the past three months at the agreement of both parties, the children are currently with their mother,” the statement read in part. “Sophie is making this claim only to move the divorce proceedings to the U.K. and to remove the children from the U.S. permanently.”

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According to the rep, Jonas had “disavowed any and all statements purportedly made on his behalf that were disparaging of Sophie” before her September 2023 lawsuit was filed. “His wish is that Sophie reconsider her harsh legal position and move forward in a more constructive and private manner. His only concern is the well-being of his children,” the statement concluded.

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Joe’s Initial Filing and Statement

Jonas officially filed for divorce on September 5 after multiple outlets reported that the pair had been in touch with lawyers. He described their marriage as “irretrievably broken,” arguing that it was “in the best interests of the minor children” that he and Turner “have shared parental responsibility.”

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The twosome addressed their breakup in a joint social media statement one day later. “There are many speculative narratives as to why but, truly this is a united decision and we sincerely hope that everyone can respect our wishes for privacy for us and our children,” Jonas and Turner wrote.

What Went Wrong?

According to an insider, friends were able to “see there had been a disconnect” between Jonas and Turner for some time. “Joe hadn’t let many people know their issues went further than that and that they had been struggling in their marriage for longer than they let on,” the source told Us on September 6.

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A second source later revealed that “tension had been building due to [Joe and Sophie’s] busy schedules,” adding that the pair’s communication “seemed more forced.” Per the insider, “[The] spark they once had seemed to fizzle.”

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‘The Tour’ Continues

Jonas stayed on the road with the Jonas Brothers after news broke of his split, referencing his “tough week” during a concert in California on September 9. “Thank you everyone for your love and support. Me and my family love you guys,” he told fans. “I just wanna say, look: if you don’t hear it from these lips, don’t believe it. OK?”

Throughout The Tour, Jonas was seen getting emotional on stage while singing the ballads “Hesitate,” which he previously described as his “vows” to Turner, and “Little Bird,” which the brothers penned about fatherhood.

Sophie Steps Out

After Turner wrapped filming for the show Joan in the U.K., she was spotted on several girls nights in New York City. She hit Manhattan’s West Village with Jonas’ ex Taylor Swift on September 19, stepping out for a low-key night with friends one night later.

The Custody Battle Begins

Turner sued Jonas on September 21, accusing him of wrongfully detaining their daughters in the U.S. despite allegedly agreeing to make England their “forever home” in December 2022. According to her filing, Turner agreed “with hesitation” to allow Jonas to bring the kids with him on tour while she was working overseas. It was a “temporary arrangement,” she claimed.

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Turner further alleged that Jonas “has possession of the children’s passports” and “refuses to return” them, therefore making it impossible for the girls to see Turner in the U.K. Turner’s petition also indicated that she “found out through the media” that Jonas filed for divorce.

A rep for Jonas responded to the claims in a lengthy statement to Us on September 21, arguing that Turner’s allegations are “misleading” and that Turner “was aware” of Jonas’ plans to divorce.

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“The Florida Court has already entered an order that restricts both parents from relocating the children,” the statement claimed, noting that the order was served on September 6. (Jonas initially filed for divorce in Miami.)

According to the rep, Jonas and Turner “had a cordial meeting” on September 17. “They have been with her since that meeting. Joe’s impression of the meeting was that they had reached an understanding that they would work together towards an amicable coparenting setup,” the statement continued. “Less than 24 hours later, Sophie advised that she wanted to take the children permanently to the U.K.”

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Jonas would “be in violation of the Florida Court order” if he complied with Turner’s lawsuit, which “demanded” she be given the children’s passports. “Joe is seeking shared parenting with the kids so that they are raised by both their mother and father, and is of course also okay with the kids being raised both in the U.S. and the UK,” the statement argued. “The children were born in the U.S. and have spent the vast majority of their lives in the U.S. They are American citizens.”

A Trial Is Coming

A judge ruled on October 3 that Jonas and Turner will go to trial starting on January 2, 2024, to figure out custody of their two children. Us confirmed that the case will take place in Manhattan as it is a federal international custody case. Turner, however, is asking that the trial be switched to a U.K. court, while Jonas is fighting to keep it in the U.S.

The judge also ruled that Turner and Jonas’ daughters would temporarily stay in New York until custody is resolved.

VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner‘s divorce came as a shock to fans — and things quickly turned messy. Jonas and Turner were married for four years before news broke of their split in September 2023. The former couple previously welcomed daughter Willa in 2020 and another baby girl in 2022, 

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