Drew Barrymore wows in swimsuit video - but fans focus on something else

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorKendrick Lamar’s fifth solo album, “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” finally arrived on Thursday night — his first full-length in five years.

Joe Leydon Film CriticWhile staring glassy-eyed at interminably long stretches of “The Last Victim,” I was reminded of a ‘60s variety show sketch I viewed during my adolescence. The premise of the skit: Producers of some returning fall shows were told at the last minute that their series had been expanded from 30 to 60 minutes, and they had to stretch scripts that had already been written.

Jesse Metcalfe has received an apology from celeb gossip Instagram account DeuxMoi after he responded to a blind item that was seemingly about him.

Heather Rae Young and Christina Haack are putting the drama behind them.

Mary-Louise Parker got some great news this week!

Taylor Swift fans are very upset with themselves.

The Met Office have confirmed that Brits could see highs of 23C in the coming days as there is “plenty of sunshine” on the way.Thermometers will rocket this weekend, with weather charts showing ground temperatures touching up to the mid-twenties in the following days. Jim Dale, meteorologist for British Weather Services, said: “After it turns a little bit cooler towards the end of the week, the hot weather will arrive at the weekend.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta channeled his inner Jose Mourinho by refusing to speak about referee Paul Tierney's performance after his side were thumped 3-0 by Tottenham.The Gunners headed into Thursday night's north London derby knowing that they could officially clinch a top-four finish with a win. But a brace from Harry Kane and a second half strike from Son Heung-Min was enough to down Arsenal, who had Rob Holding sent off in the 34th minute.Holding was given his marching orders after picking up two cautions in just seven minutes – leaving Arsenal with a mountain to climb.

Kendrick Lamar has officially released his fifth studio album, ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’.It’s a lengthy affair, spanning 73 minutes of heady, jazz-tinged hip-hop with rapping that, in true Kendrick style, oscillates between soulful and explosive.

Courteney Cox isn't done with  ET's Matt Cohen spoke to Cox at the FYC event for her Starz series,  -- which has been renewed for season 2about the show's future and returning for a sixth installment in the horror movie franchise.«I don't know about contracts and where things are, but I'll tell you in the script — it's a really good one,» Cox teased of the sixth  film due out March 2023. «You actually have to be killed if you talk about it, so I'm not gonna say anything.» isn't the only thing she's returning for, Cox told ET what she hopes is in store for her character, writer Patricia, «Pat» Phelps, come season 2 of the hit horror comedy.«I was so lucky to be able to explore what I was able to in season 1, and I can only imagine it's going to be even more,» Cox said about the show's second season. «But everything from addiction to mental health to marital strife to moving and writer's block.

Drew Barrymore may be the star of The Drew Barrymore Show, she's very clear about the fact that she couldn't do it without her beloved co-pilot, Ross Mathews.MORE: Drew Barrymore shares glimpse into relationship with her ex-husband’s new wifeHe's been with the star through all the two successful seasons of the popular daytime show, which began in September of 2020, and he will continue to bring his bright energy to the show in its third season, for which it was recently renewed.The television reporter is Drew's right hand man during the show's initial segment, Drew's News, where the two go over the latest positive headlines.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' heartfelt tribute to herMORE: Drew Barrymore grows emotional as she's surprised with someone from her past live on-airFans of the show are no strangers to hearing Ross often mention to his fiancé, Wellington García, who he affectionately calls Welly, and now they get to actually see the happy couple live on air, as it was announced on Wednesday's episode that their are The Knot magazine's latest cover stars.Audiences were in for an even more exciting surprise, when the stars announced that he was actually joining the two on stage. As he joined, the three hilariously referred to each other as the hottest throuple on daytime television, with the actress admitting that she loves to third wheel.A post shared by The Drew Barrymore Show (@thedrewbarrymoreshow)The sweet conversationShe even teased that she would be "the flower girl at their wedding" and that she already has her dress picked out.MORE: Drew Barrymore has candid conversation about break-ups where she admits she tried to get back together with an exMORE: Drew Barrymore wows in swimsuit video - but fans focus

Drew Barrymore just gave fans the best example on how to handle co-parenting and getting along with an ex-husband's new wife.MORE: Drew Barrymore grows emotional as she's surprised with someone from her past live on-airThe star showed on The Drew Barrymore Show just how comfortable she feels with her daughters' new stepmother while discussing Rihanna's instantly iconic Vogue cover which showcased her incredible pregnancy fashion.The morning show host was married to Will Kopelman from 2012 to 2016, and they share daughters Olive, nine, and Frankie, seven.

“The Drew Barrymore Show” on Monday, with the pair reminiscing about their time filming Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster classic back in 1982. “I knew you were going to be a director/producer back then,” Wallace told Barrymore, 47, after they emotionally embraced on stage. Barrymore was just 7 years old when she starred in “E.T.” — a film that catapulted her to international stardom.

Nearly 40 years after starring together in the classic Steven Spielberg film about a young boy befriending an alien, Drew Barrymore reunited with Dee Wallace, the actress who played her mother Mary Taylor in E.T. the Extra Terrestrial.E.T.

Drew Barrymore couldn't help but go down memory lane – and shed some tears – upon receiving an epic surprise from her childhood on her morning talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show.MORE: Drew Barrymore has candid conversation about break-ups where she admits she tried to get back together with an exWhile the star is typically well prepared ahead of her guests' arrival and interviews with them, her show producers will occasionally set up a mystery guest who she finds out about just as they step out from backstage.Monday's surprise guest was someone with an undeniable impact on the actress' life, and one who played a key part in one of her most memorable and iconic roles.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' heartfelt tribute to herMORE: Drew Barrymore wows in swimsuit video - but fans focus on something elseThe surprise guest was Dee Wallace, who played none other than Drew's mom on her first big break, playing Gertie on Steven Spielberg's E.T.She grew emotional the second Dee came out, quickly standing up to give her a long hug amid her obvious shock.The two didn't hesitate to get into the inevitable nostalgic conversation, as Dee dished out all the behind-the-scenes details of filming the movie – its 40th anniversary being this year – and just what the host was like back then.A post shared by Drew Barrymore (@drewbarrymore)Drew and Dee recreate a scene from E.T.She gave the star the sweetest compliment, admitting that even then, when she was seven-years-old, she: "Knew you were going to be a director [and] producer back then."MORE: Drew Barrymore speaks out after beloved Harry Potter star reveals she’s his crushMORE: Drew Barrymore opens up about how her tumultuous childhood influenced her approach to parentingHer

Drew Barrymore has admitted that at the end of the day, she's a hopeless romantic through and through. MORE: Drew Barrymore wows in swimsuit video - but fans focus on something elseThe star kicked off her program, The Drew Barrymore Show, by discussing Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's recent – second – engagement, and revealed she is all about second chances.She discussed the exciting engagement news during the popular segment she starts off every one of her morning talk shows with, Drew's News, where she and co-host Ross Mathews discuss the latest positive news headlines.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' tribute to herMORE: Drew Barrymore speaks out after beloved Harry Potter star reveals she’s his crushThe two first got to discussing J.

William Earl Variety‘s 2022 Power of Women: New York event will honor Drew Barrymore, Camila Cabello, Kim Cattrall, Queen Latifah, Amanda Seyfried and Venus Williams.The in-person event will take place at The Glasshouse on May 5. Presented in partnership with Lifetime, the event gathers an intimate group of philanthropic women who have been selected as Variety’s honorees as well as the most powerful women working in media and entertainment.This year’s honorees include:Each of the six honorees will be featured on the cover of Variety’s Power of Women issue, available May 4.

Drew Barrymore is on the market and she's just been very clear about her type and just who she's into.MORE: Drew Barrymore opens up about how her tumultuous childhood influenced her approach to parentingDuring The Drew Barrymore Show's popular opening segment, Drew's News, where Drew and co-host Ross Mathews discuss the latest positive headlines, to the star's surprise, one of them involved her.The two got to talking about celebrity crushes and their type, and the morning show host's unexpected answer got everyone talking.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' tribute to herMORE: Drew Barrymore makes rare comment about daughter as she reveals unusual upcoming celebrationThe candid conversation came about after Ross revealed that when Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe was asked who his top three celebrity crushes are, despite the fact that he's been in a relationship for ten years with actress Erin Darke, he did admit that Cameron Diaz, Juno Temple, and none other than Drew herself were on the top of his list.The star quickly responded with: "That is crazy, it seems like he has a type!" She admitted that she did Google the couple, and thought they were very lovely.The two went on to reveal who their celebrity and first crushes were, and while the actress' co-host had fairly common answers, such as Andrew Garfield, Mario Lopez and his first crush being Aladdin, her's was a little more unusual.

Drew Barrymore has undoubtedly become one of morning television's exemplary figures of positivity and good energy, proven so by the success of her talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show.MORE: Drew Barrymore makes rare comment about daughter as she reveals unusual upcoming celebrationFans know they can always look to her to boost their mood, while celebrities and co-workers consistently sing her praises about what a great and supportive teammate, co-star, and boss she is.The star's latest feature on The Washington Post proves just as much, filled with compliments from best friend Jimmy Fallon and her crew on her show, but it also reminds readers how tumultuous her journey was.WATCH: Drew announces her show has been renewed for a third seasonMORE: Drew Barrymore reveals shocked reaction to surprise tribute - detailsThroughout the interview, the actress turned television host opened up about how her difficult childhood made her so comfortable in front of the camera, and how it has translated into her children's own upbringing as she handles parenting and Hollywood.Drew comes from a long line of legendary Hollywood actors, and her very first movie was Steven Spielberg's E.T. at age six. Though she was poised to become a "modern Shirley Temple," she instead was in rehab by age 13, something she's incredibly candid about on her show and beyond.