Drew Barrymore is the latest talk-show host set to welcome back a live studio audience. She intends to return for a second season with a fully vaccinated crowd. The plan is to bring back audiences on a COVID-compliant set, but as we know with all productions right now, that is subject to change depending on the pandemic situation next month.

Lorde says the artist she’d most like to record a song with . . . is Harry Styles. And according to her, her upcoming album “Solar Power”, out Aug. 20, is a “buzzy mix” of S Club, TLC and Fleetwood Mac.

Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder says the group is “about halfway through” recording “another big album”. He calls it a “sequel to ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’ and ‘Machina’, so it’s the third in a trilogy — more of a concept-based album.”

KT Tunstall has cancelled her summer tour dates including a support slot with Hall & Oates in the US, due to hearing concerns. She has been experiencing tinnitus in her right ear, the same affliction that led to her being unable to hear in her left ear 3 years ago.

Lenny Kravitz is ready to star in the next Magic Mike movie. He recently posted a picture that showed off his chiseled abs. Channing Tatum posted: “Will be calling you shortly to get into your schedule my friend. Hehehe.” Lenny responded: “I’ve been ready!”

Saweetie is teaming with McDonald’s for a new meal called the Saweetie N Sour. It includes a Big Mac, a four-piece Chicken McNuggets order, medium fries, a medium Sprite, and “Saweetie ‘N Sour” and BBQ sauce. The meal goes on sale on August 9th.

A slice of Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ wedding cake is going to be auctioned off on August 11th. The slice was preserved in Saran Wrap and is expected to sell for $700. The slice has the Royal Coat Of Arms on it in icing.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON is suing Disney, claiming their decision to release “Black Widow” when the box office was still weak, and to also put it on Disney+, cut into its profits AND bonuses she had in her contract.

A 1977 ad for “Star Wars: A New Hope” emphasized a “forbidden love” between Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. The narrator even says, quote, “No legendary adventure of the past could be as exciting as this romance of the future.” It wasn’t until 1983 that it was revealed they are SIBLINGS.

SARAH JESSICA PARKER was spotted filming a scene for “Sex and the City” in a Forever 21 dress. Some people think the brand is beneath Carrie Bradshaw, with one person saying, quote, “Carrie would NEVER.”

No this isn’t a “Rick-roll” . . . RICK ASTLEY’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” has reached over one billion views on YouTube. When Rick learned of the news, he said, quote, “That is mind-blowing. The world is a wonderful and beautiful place, and I am very lucky.”

ROSIE O’DONNELL will appear in the “League of Their Own” series, as a bartender at a gay bar.

“Hawkeye” will be the next Avenger to have his own series debut on Disney+. The series centered around Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton character and a young female archer played by Hailee Steinfeld will debut on November 24th.

Halsey is set to premiere in select IMAX theatres across the globe. The hour-long film, which she wrote, is set to the music of her upcoming album. “IMAX Experience: Halsey Presents If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power” will be in select theatres on August 25 for one day only. The album will be released 2 days later.

Miley Cyrus is animated in a new fragrance ad for Gucci. She is now the face of the new perfume… Flora Gorgeous Gardenia. Another ad shows the real Miley, not animated, surrounded by flowers and animals in a lush garden with her song, “Delicious,” playing in the background. On her Instagram she wrote that the fragrance made her think of her grandmother who always smelt of fresh cut flowers. The new perfume will be in stores on August 1.

New photos were released of Lady Gaga as she appears in the upcoming film, “House of Gucci”. The true crime story is about the life and assignation of the fashion icon. “House of Gucci” is based on a book released in 2001 and will be in theatres on November 24.

Post Malone made a big announcement this week and let fans know that his ‘Posty Fest’ will return as an outside event. The decision was made in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Post Malone will host and headline the third annual Posty Fest on Halloween weekend, Oct. 30 and 31.

Rebel Wilson revealed on Instagram Live that she lost 65 pounds in order to have a “better chance” at getting pregnant. In response to a fan’s question, the 41-year-old actress revealed, “It first started when I was looking into fertility stuff and the doctor was like, ‘Well, you’d have a much better chance if you were healthier.’”

Millennials shouldn’t hold out hope for a “Dawson’s Creek” reunion any time soon. Joshua Jackson, who starred as Pacey on the WB hit 23 years ago, said “I don’t know why you’d want to bring it back. Nobody needs to know what those characters are doing in middle age. We left them in a nice place. Nobody needs to see that Pacey’s back hurts. I don’t think we need that update.”

“Sweet Tooth” has been renewed for a second season at Netflix. The series, which will return for another eight-part run, is based on the DC comic book series by Jeff Lemire and produced by Robert Downey Jr’s Team Downy.