Drew Barrymore announces a pause in the premiere of "The Drew Barrymore Show" due to ongoing strikes in Hollywood.
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The show's host initially decided to resume production despite strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA.
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Barrymore posted a since-deleted video defending her decision to resume production but later reversed her choice.
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The decision to resume the show during the strikes garnered negative feedback.
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The WGA stated that "The Drew Barrymore Show" is considered "struck" work and intended to picket it.
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Drew Barrymore issued a statement expressing her apologies to those she may have hurt and hopes for a swift resolution in the industry.
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The strikes by WGA and SAG-AFTRA are focused on issues such as higher pay, minimum staffing requirements, residuals from streaming, and regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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The WGA has been on strike since May 2, seeking various improvements for writers.
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SAG-AFTRA joined the writers' strike on July 14, marking the first dual strike in Hollywood since 1960.
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Drew Barrymore cited the importance of the show being there for people during sensitive times and for the sake of other people's jobs in her initial decision to continue production.
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