Tennis star Naomi Osaka is set to take a break from the game as she starts her family. Osaka and rapper Cordae, who have dated since 2019, are expecting a baby. The announcement comes as the Australian Open is underway. In a Twitter post, Osaka told fans she can't wait to be on the court and has plans to return to competition next year for the tournament Down Under.
Pamela Anderson's Doc
Netflix is gearing up to release a new documentary focused on model Pamela Anderson. Pamela, A Love Story, which is slated to be released later this month, is Anderson's counter to last year's Hulu limited drama series titled Pam and Tommy. Anderson reportedly didn't watch the project because of how she was portrayed and instead decided to tell her own story.
Harry Styles' MCU Future
After his debut in Eternals in 2021, Harry Styles is set to become a fixture in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore, Styles' future in the MCU will go beyond his debut performance. "Styles, he is as charming as you want him to be. And I think there's no limit to how good that character's going to be once we get to bring him back," Moore told Deadline.
Abbott Keeps on Winning
After winning the best musical or comedy series award and individual wins by Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams, ABC's Abbott Elementary was renewed for a third season. The show is currently in the midst of its second season, which gained a 100 percent rating from Rotten Tomatoes, according to Variety. "Abbott Elementary is the gift that keeps on giving, and I look forward to many more magnificent episodes of this brilliant, authentic and just plain funny series," Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros Television Group, told Variety.
According to a new report from the ECMC Group, only 48% of high schoolers are considering attending a four-year college. That number is 23% points less than it was in May 2020. After being forced to study remotely from home due to the pandemic, a number of Gen Z are thinking of other alternatives to a successful career. CEO and President of the ECMC Group Jeremy Wheaton, joined Cheddar to discuss more.
In an upcoming new series on Fuse, activist and actor Amara La Negra is taking viewers along with her on the streets of Miami to break down some of the hottest issues in America. The new show 'Don't Cancel Me' will follow a round table format and focus on topics including parenting, colorism, sex and relationships, and so much more. She joined Cheddar's None Of The Above to discuss more.
a.k.a Brands, an accelerator for next-gen, direct-to-consumer fashion brands like Princess Polly, released its first earnings report as a publicly-traded company with strong results. CEO Jill Ramsey joined Cheddar's "Opening Bell" to discuss the company's recent quarter and how the company has grown since its IPO in September.
Wood modification technology company Kebony recently raised $34 million in its latest funding round. The company's patented technology transformed sustainable softwood using leftover materials and makes it into a product that behaves like premium hardwood. The process has the potential to transform the global construction industry, as it is cost-effective and eco-friendly. Kebony CEO Norman Willemsen joined Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
Lito MC Cassidy, a nominee for Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for his song 'La Vendedora De Placer,' joins Cheddar News to discuss his Latin Grammy nomination and his return to music.
After a year hiatus due to COVID, the LA Auto Show is back in-person from November 19-28. The event will feature automakers from around the world as they introduce their latest concepts and production vehicles. David Fortin, head of consumer marketing for the LA Auto Show, joins Cheddar News to preview the event.
"Anything Is Possible," a documentary about NBA superstar Kevin Garnett recounting his career from being drafted out of high school to a championship with the Boston Celtics, is set to premiere on Showtime. Executive producer Marc Levin and co-directors Daniel Levin and Eric Newman joined Cheddar to provide some background on the project and discuss Garnett's legacy. With KG considered a pioneer for modern NBA draftees straight out of high school (the fifth pick in 1995), the filmmakers also discussed the possibility of the league reversing course on its current rule that requires a player to be at least 19-years-old and a year removed from high school to play.
