The Recording Academy has released its first slate of scheduled performers for the 65th Grammy Awards. Artists to make the cut for the big show include Lizzo, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Steve Lacy, and Sam Smith. Additional names are expected to be announced in the coming days. The ceremony, which will take place at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on February 5, is set to be hosted by comedian and former The Daily Show host Trevor Noah.
Spotify Spotlights LGBTQ+
Spotify is shining a bigger light on LGBTQ+ creatives with its new platform called 'GLOW.' The streaming giant said it wants to elevate voices from the community as they continue to make more strides in the mainstream music landscape. Part of the new campaign will feature 11 LBGTQ+ performers on billboards across the U.S. to help them reach wider audiences. Sam Smith, Arlo Parks, and Tove Lo are among prominent artists who have been tapped to help boost the new platform.
Science Declares Most Handsome Man
Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page has been declared the world's most handsome man — according to science? Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Julian De Silva came to the conclusion by using the Greek golden ratio of beauty, Phi, and facial mapping techniques to make the determination. The facial symmetry ratio was used by Leonardo Da Vinci to make subjects more aesthetically pleasing in his art. Chris Hemsworth, Michael B. Jordan, and Harry Styles were runners-up.
Nancy Mello, an animal communicator with Medium, joined Cheddar News to discuss how her love of animals led to a change from doing readings with people and spoke of her experiences and the process of helping animals. Mello also does a live pet reading in studio.
A study published this week in the Journal Frontiers in Pain Research found that listening to sad songs when you're in pain could actually help relieve that pain.
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous attractions in New York City but there's a lot more to this landmark than one may think. Rafael Abreu, vice president of marketing with Statue City Cruises, spoke with Cheddar News to discuss the park's operations and Park Ranger Laurel Brierly also joined from inside the statue's famed crown to talk about visiting the landmark.
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week, we have a timeless hair-raising movie, a spooky experience that tugs at your deepest fears and MI6 puffer fish. Plus: a non-creepy Halloween classic.
Jeff Lee, CEO and co-founder of the DIBS Beauty brand, which is a finalist in the CEW Beauty Awards' make-up tools category, spoke with Cheddar News to discuss his background, career, and success in fashion -- and eventually working with baseball great Alex Rodriguez and influencer Courtney Shields -- after a career as a corporate lawyer.
A study showed that over 51% of Gen-Zers wanted to see more shows and movies about friendships and platonic relationships and most said sex scenes were not necessary.
