From viral sensations to the hot single about to drop, here's what's trending in entertainment today.
JENNA ORTEGA'S VIRAL DANCE
Jenna Ortega will be a first-time host of Saturday Night Live this weekend, and a promo released on Wednesday is making hay of the Wednesday star's most iconic moment of the Netflix series. Speaking to Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy of the Please Don’t Destroy Boys comedy trio, she insists on not doing her viral dance from the Tim Burton-directed show. However, her SNL co-stars appear dressed for the occasion, and Ortega ends up busting a move regardless.
ED SHEERAN'S NEW SINGLE
Ed Sheeran just gave fans an exclusive preview of his new single Eyes Closed on TikTok. Sheeran gives an acoustic performance of the song in the video snippet, which will be part of his upcoming album called Subtract. The single drops on March 24, followed by the release of the full album on May 5. Aaron Dessner of The National co-wrote the song. The song reflects the tone of the album, which Sheeran said was made against a "backdrop of grief and hope."
Sarah Burke, editor-in-chief of Them, spoke with Cheddar News about how its digital magazine offers a different setting for the LGBTQ+ community from other magazines. "From the very beginning, the intention was to create a platform that had a foundation of inclusivity and intersectionality across the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum," Burke said.
Imagine having a viral video with 5 million views but not even using a cell phone. That is the paradox of a Greek great-grandma touching hearts around the world just by doing her thing. Take a look at this.
Glenda Jackson, a two-time Academy Award-winning performer who had a second career in politics as a British lawmaker before an acclaimed late-life return to stage and screen, has died at age 87.
Cold plunges are super hot on social media right now. Experts say they boost mental health, soothe sore muscles, and even promote weight loss. Cheddar's Ashley Mastronardi visited Kardashian favorite, Remedy Place, to get the skinny on ice baths.
New details are emerging about Carrie Fisher's last film. Here's a look at Fisher in the upcoming fantasy movie Wonder Well, which co-stars Rita Ora. Deadline is reporting that the film has a theatrical release date of June 23.
An auction of artwork and furniture from philanthropists Ann and Gordon Getty is taking place at Christie's Wednesday with online sales set for Thursday. Cheddar News takes a peek at some of the arts and objects from the family's Temple of Wings home in Berkeley, Calif.