Offset, left, and Cardi B arrive at the Pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
The Cardi and Offset Meal
Cardi B. and Offset's McDonald's promotion is driving business for the golden arches, but it's coming with pushback from some franchise owners. Some locations, primarily in the Mid-atlantic and Southeast U.S., have refused to serve the Cardi B. and Offset Meal after saying the artists' lifestyles would taint the family-friendly image of the fast food restaurants. McDonald's itself said the meal, which launched just ahead of Valentine's Day, was meant to celebrate love and has done really well for its franchisees.
De La Soul's Return
For the true-hip hop heads and die-hard rap fans, it's Christmas in March after the iconic De La Soul's entire catalog was made available on streaming platforms. For decades, fans have been unable to access the group's music because of complicated rights issues with its former record label Tommy Boy Records. De La Soul, at its own expense, became the catalyst for sample clearances in the modern music industry. In celebration of the release, the group, sans the late David Jolicoeur, linked up at New York City's Webster Hall for a reunion show.
Mariska Is Olivia
Mariska Hargitay has played the role of detective Olivia Benson for 24 seasons on NBC's Law & Order: SVU, and now she says the iconic character is part of her. "I've been doing this for so long, and the character is me — it's part of me. I couldn't play it if it wasn't," she told The Cut. Hargitay said the role has taught her to become more self-aware, and it also pushed her to found the Joyful Heart Foundation, which aims to stop domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Days may be getting shorter and colder, but your furry friend still needs to get that daily exercise. Dr. Danielle Bernal, global veterinarian with Wellness Pet Co., joined Cheddar News to discuss the health benefits of walking for humans and dogs.
Many parents are currently shopping for presents for their young children as the holiday season is underway. Parenting and lifestyle expert Amanda Mushro joined Cheddar News to give some ideas on what to purchase for your kids.
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week we watch real-life spiritualism that has gone too far, fictional witchcraft that has gone too far, and two Christmas classics to bring our happiness back.
Since 1927, Time Magazine has chosen its Person of the Year to acknowledge the world's biggest and most influential change makers. This year it was global phenomenon Taylor Swift. Dan Macsai, executive editor of Time, spoke with Cheddar News about the process to make its pick and what's involved.
So I got the chance to chat with times executive editor Dan Max about how time made its decision and the entire person of the year issue.
A liberal activist with an eye for mainstream entertainment, Lear fashioned bold and controversial comedies that were embraced by viewers who had to watch the evening news to find out what was going on in the world.
