After the Golden Globes, Where Do Awards Shows Go From Here?
The Golden Globes just changed what's possible when it comes to award shows taking on political and social issues. Racked's Elana Fishman joins Cheddar to recap the most buzz-worthy stories coming off the red carpet. She breaks down the success of the Time's Up movement's all-black wardrobe.
The entertainment editor says actresses were still able to find moments of self-expression in their outfits despite the monochromatic look. She also gives her take on how she thinks the men of Hollywood handled the big night. While she credits them for wearing lapel pins, Fishman says actors could have done more to vocally support their female counterparts.
Finally, we discuss Debra Messing's leading the charge of criticizing E!'s gender pay gap live on the network's own air. Messing was joined by Eva Longoria in directly confronting E! talent about Catt Sadler's wage controversy. Fishman explains how she thinks Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic handled the firestorm.
Tinder is offering a new feature called Plus One, allowing users to signal that they're looking specifically for a date to a wedding or are open to attending one. The app is also partnering with WeddingWire to help single guests pay for wedding season with a grant giveaway promotion.
For the first time ever, the Food and Drug Administration authorized e-cigarette products for adults, authorizing the marketing of three new tobacco products. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company can now sell its Vuse Solo products. According to the FDA, the company was able to show its e-cigarettes helped smokers either quit or significantly reduce their use of cigarettes. Derek Peterson, founder and CEO at Soter Technologies, joins Cheddar News to talk about the move.
"Star Trek" actor William Shatner's voice broke with emotion as he recounted his trip into space on the Blue Origin New Shepard rocket to Jeff Bezos on October 13, 2021.
Netflix has come out to defend Dave Chappelle following accusations of transphobia leveled at his recent comedy special "The Closer." Despite the backlash, the streaming giant announced it will not remove the special from the platform.
Britney Spears took to Twitter to thank fans for applying public pressure in the #FreeBritney campaign. The pop star said they ultimately helped in the removal of her father, Jamie Spears, as her conservator after 13 years.
