Catt Sadler Leaves E! Network Over Wage Gap Controversy
Longtime E! host Catt Sadler announced she is leaving the entertainment network. She made the decision after learning her co-host Jason Kennedy makes double her salary.
In a post on her blog, theCATTWALK, Sadler said she couldn't echo the actions of her heroes if she stayed. Alicia Lutes, Managing Editor at Nerdist, discusses what Sadler's decision means for other women in media. Lutes says E! has a lot to explain in the wake of the news.
Lutes also discusses the fan controversy surrounding the latest Star Wars movie. "The Last Jedi" has received some of the highest scores from critics when it comes to the Star Wars franchise, however, fans are not as happy with the film. Lutes lays out the reasons fans say "The Last Jedi" is a failure.
On this episode of ChedHER: Melissia Hill, Founder and CEO of Ooshie, breaks down the challenges of growing a business, and the rise of Black women entrepreneurs; Sandra Velasquez, Founder of Nopalera, explains why she turned down investors on Shark Tank, and what she looks for in investors; Freada Kapor Klein, Founding Partner of Kapor Capital, talks about ways to close the equity gap; Ashley Tyrner, CEO and Founder of FarmboxRx, is this week's female founder spotlight of the week.
Actor Keanu Reeves joined Cheddar News this week to talk about the fourth sequel project its place in the franchise and how filming John Wick has impacted his life.
Beyonce and Adidas agreed to end their 'Ivy Park' partnership, according to reports, amid a wave of rumors that the agreement didn't yield the expected results.
