Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders
The Backlash to Drew Barrymore
Sep 15, 2023
Drew Barrymore faces backlash for announcing her talk show's return during the writers' strike. The speakers discuss the lack of solidarity, other hosts taping without writers, and celebrities' attention-seeking behavior. They reflect on the VMAs, question its relevance in the social media era, and mention funny moments from past shows. They also talk about controversial job postings for Beyonce and Taylor Swift beat reporters and discuss online scam protection.
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- Drew Barrymore faced backlash for continuing her talk show without writers during a writer's strike, leading to her being uninvited from hosting the National Book Awards.
- The decline in traditional TV viewership affects the profitability of award shows, as online platforms generate less ad revenue, highlighting the need for alternative ways to reach audiences.
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Drew Barrymore's Talk Show Controversy
Drew Barrymore faced backlash for bringing back her talk show without writers during a writer's strike. Her uninviting from hosting the National Book Awards was seen as understandable since the event honors writers.
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