Elton's Farewell
Elton John is ending his touring career with a bang! The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour has officially become the highest-grossing concert tour ever. It first kicked off in 2018 and has since grossed $817.9 million after performing in 278 shows, according to Billboard. John surpassed Ed Sheeran's 2019 The Divide Tour, which raked in $776.4 million. But it's not over yet, as the shows will continue through July 2023.
Lil Wayne on Road
Also in touring news, Lil Wayne announced a slate of shows set for Spring 2023. The Welcome to Tha Carter tour is set to kick off in Minneapolis in April and will run through May with the final show in Los Angeles. The news comes days after the Recording Academy revealed that Wayne would be one of four recipients of its Global Impact Award at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
DC Cinematic Universe
The DC Universe is kicking it into high gear with a newly announced full slate of films and shows. DC Studios heads James Gunn, co-CEO with Peter Safran, unveiled the 10 projects in a new first chapter which he called "Gods and Monsters," with the titles being connected to each other in the same universe (unless otherwise labeled like Matt Reeves' The Batman). Some of the new titles revealed include the film Superman: Legacy, to be written by Gunn and slated for a July 2025 release, and TV projects Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and Lanterns.
NASA is partnering with an unlikely organization for one of its newest experiments ー The Michael J. Fox Foundation. NASA is planning on growing crystals out of the proteins that are likely connected to Parkinson's disease. Sarah Lewin, associate editor at Space.com, told Cheddar that growing the crystals in space will give scientists more information on the proteins and hopefully lead to a breakthrough in curing Parkinson's.
The burgeoning sport of drone racing is about to go autonomous. The professional Drone Racing League is preparing to launch a circuit for A.I. drones to compete against one another ー and, eventually, against human-controlled drones. Nicholas Horbaczewski, the founder and CEO of the DRL, previewed the new circuit in an interview on Cheddar Wednesday.
Tony Steuer, author of "Get Ready!,' spoke with Cheddar about his best tips on making a financial first-aid kit in the case of emergencies.
A new dog owner can expect to spend more than $14,000 over the course of their pet's life ー and that's just for routine care. Kelsey Sheehy, a staff writer for NerdWallet, broke down the high cost of owning a pet in an interview on Cheddar Wednesday.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018.
The California wildfires continue to devastate neighborhoods and towns in its path, and many celebrities have been the victim of these relentless fires. Elizabeth Wagmeister, co-host Page Six TV and Senior Correspondent at Variety, joined Cheddar to discuss how celebrities have been reacting and how individuals are giving back.
Six months after giving birth to a baby boy, former American Idol Jordin Sparks is re-introducing fitness into her daily routine. The "No Air" singer shared her tips with Cheddar on Tuesday for getting motivated to get in shape post-baby.
When Stephanie Cartin and Courtney Spritzer co-founded Socialfly in 2011 as an agency for the social media age, Instagram was in its infancy. Today, Instagram is joining the burgeoning field of social commerce, which is changing the way people shop online. But there's a lot to know before you jump in. Cartin told Cheddar what she tells her clients who are looking to build an e-commerce store using Instagram.
E-cigarette maker Juul announced new concessions to limit rampant teen vaping on Tuesday ー including pulling certain products from stores and abandoning social media feeds ー in the face of increasing pressure from the FDA and anti-smoking groups.
Trendy beverage maker Dirty Lemon may have halted production of its CBD-infused drink due to legal concerns, but CEO Zak Normandin insisted the company isn't otherwise slowing down or playing it safe. Rather, it is working to expand the brand's physical presence and develop new products.
