Hollywood is reacting to the shocking news that "Glee" star Mark Salling is dead at 35. YourTango's Rebecca Stokes and Latina Magazine's Taiia Young join Cheddar to discuss the actor's death in light of him pleading guilty to counts of child pornography possession in December. The tragic story is leaving Hollywood torn about how to express their grief while acknowledging the severity of his crimes.
Next, we discuss how Camila Cabello is quickly becoming one of music's fastest-rising stars. The artist recently had the top song and album in the country, in addition to lending her voice to the immigration discussion at the Grammy Awards. Young and Stokes consider the significance of her meteoric rise and how she adds to diversity in the entertainment industry.
Finally, we discuss what appears to be Marvel Studios' newest superpower: diversity. The newly-released trailer for "Ant-Man and the Wasp" features one of the company's first female heroes. "Black Panther" just held its official premiere and early reviews suggest the film could solve the industry's blockbuster problem.
Amanda Jones is the TikToker behind the “healthy Coke” recipe. In her viral post, she shared a concoction of balsamic vinegar and La Croix, allegedly something she learned from her pilates instructor and claimed it tastes just like Coca-Cola — only healthier. Jones joined Cheddar News and walked Hena Doba and Ken Buffa through the unusual recipe to have a taste for themselves.
Lower Manhattan's iconic Stone Street is getting a bubbly makeover. Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte will be 'unleashing the bubbles' throughout the month of June in New York City, with themed events, bubble ball pits, and special menu and drink experiences. Anne-Laure Domenichini, director of communications for Champagne Nicholas Feuillatte, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
The courtroom drama "All Rise" is returning for a brand new season and has a new home on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. The stars of the series, Wilson Bethel and executive producer Simone Missick, discuss what to expect.
API platform RapidAPI recently became a unicorn with a $1 billion valuation after raising $150 million in a Series D funding round led by Softbank Vision Two Fund. Microsoft's Venture Fund, M12, and Andreessen Horowitz also participated. RapidAPI says it provides the world's largest API hub which enables millions of developers and companies to build software faster. Iddo Gino, founder and CEO of RapidAPI, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
Sports merchandising company Fanatics announced it will be making trading cards featuring college athletes, a deal made possible by the NCAA's change to NIL rules for its players. Anchors Kristen Scholer and Ken Buffa break down the deal for Cheddar.
In a recent Bumble survey, more than a third of respondents revealed that they would be willing to date people in other cities. Shan Boodram, a sex and relationships expert for the app, joined Cheddar News to talk about the long-distance dating trend and tips on how to go about taking part. "I think this is the magic of what we experienced over the past couple of years, is that we have already learned the tools necessary to stay connected with people despite not being able to be close to them," she noted. Boodram also pointed to Bumble's travel mode and using video conferencing in order to ease into such relationships.
Amanda Victoria, co-founder and CEO of Siponey, joins Cheddar News to talk about the company's canned cocktails. The spritz is made with only four ingredients — wildflower honey, aged rye whiskey, sparkling water, and fresh lemon juice.
Rick Pauls, President & CEO OF DiaMedica Therapeutics, joins Cheddar Innovates to discuss a new ischemic stroke treatment option that expands the window for effective therapy for stroke patients.
