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UPDATED: The 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards managed to see an uptick in viewers compared to last year despite a few last minute hiccups. Just one day after Drew Barrymore pulled out as host of the awards show in support of striking writers, MTV pivoted away from a live event in favor of a pre-taped show…

The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars took the golden popcorn for Best Competition Series at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. During their pre-recorded acceptance speech, the cast took the opportunity to speak out against the anti-trans legislation against the LGBTQ+ community. Related…

Drew Barrymore dropped out of hosting the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards in solidarity with the writers strike. However, the opening bit that was pretaped before the WGA strike still aired during the telecast and Never Been Kissed fans were treated to the actor reprising her role of Josie…

During the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards a preview clip of The Little Mermaid air showcasing the scene with the “Kiss the Girl” musical number. Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King star in the iconic scene where Ariel and Prince Eric take a boat ride as the little mermaid tries to land a kiss from her love…

Jennifer Coolidge was honored with the Comedic Genius award at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Although the show turned into a clip show due to the writers strike, the White Lotus star accepted her award via a pretaped message. “Thank you MTV for honoring me with this incredible Comedic Genius award,&#8221…

The 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards went on with a pretaped ceremony amid the writers strike and talent pulling out in support of the movement. Drew Barrymore dropped out of hosting duties earlier this week and pledged to return next year. Barrymore had already pretaped the opening segment of the show…

Add MTV Movie & TV Awards to the list as the latest to be affected by the WGA strike. Just one day after Drew Barrymore pulled out as host of the awards show in support of striking writers, MTV has pivoted away from a live event and putting together a pre-taped show for its annual…

UPDATE 2:15 PM: The WGA on Friday afternoon announced that they will be picketing the MTV Movie & TV Awards on Sunday, which are being produced under WGA contract. That means that talent planning to attend would likely have to cross a picket line. PREVIOUS: The MTV Movie & TV Awards are still slated…

Drew Barrymore has dropped out as host of the MTV Movie & TV Awards set for this Sunday in Los Angeles, in support of striking writers. Barrymore is signed to host next year’s awards. This year’s show will be hostless. There also will be no press access and no red carpet or talent interviews before…

The White Lotus star Jennifer Coolidge will be honored with the Comedic Genius award at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards, the network announced Thursday. Hosted by Drew Barrymore, the ceremony will air live on MTV, Sunday, May 7 at 8 PM ET/PT. Coolidge is the sixth recipient of the award, which honors…

MTV has announced the nominees for the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Top Gun: Maverick leads the film side with six nominations. It tied with Stranger Things and The Last Of Us, also with six noms each on the scripted television side. Jersey Shore Family Vacation, RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Real Housewives of B…

Drew Barrymore has been tapped to host the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Honoring the best in movies and television, the annual awards shindig will air live from the Barker Hanger in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 7 at 8 PM ET/PT. The ceremony also will air live internationally in more than 150…