From celeb health news to celeb family news, here are your top entertainment headlines.
Bieber Health Update
Justin Bieber is on the mend and making excellent progress after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome in June. Following the diagnosis, the Biebs took to social media to update fans and shockingly revealed that he had partially lost mobility in his face with the left side paralyzed, but in a new social post, he showed fans that he has regained control. According to the Mayo Clinic, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome can be triggered after a shingles outbreak, impacting facial nerves.
Fox Expands Hollywood Studio
Fox is clearing more ground in Hollywood in preparation for the expansion of its Century City lot. The studio is planning to build nine new soundstages and a brand new media campus all encompassed, all easily traversed with a transportation system. This comes as other major film studios have started to expand beyond the borders of Tinsel Town and California itself as other states offer production incentives and the Golden State struggles to meet the demand. Fox estimated that the new project will generate $9 million in revenue annually.
Affleck Reflects
Ben Affleck told The Hollywood Reporter that he's at a point in his life where he isn't prioritizing film opportunities over his family. Ahead of the release of his latest project, Air, he addressed some discrepancies about how he's perceived by the general public and talked about his role at his production company, Artist Equity. "I've found that people are taking me quite seriously," Affleck said. "One of the reasons I did it was, I'm divorced. I share custody. I don't want to go to Austin and New Orleans and Georgia anymore and not see my kids. It just doesn't work. These years are too important."
Cheddar News checked in from Staten Island to learn more about the Lenape people and how they lived before the Dutch settled in. Luke G. Boyd, director of education and public programs of Historic Richmond Town, discussed their story and showed their typical dwellings.
Elon Musk said his cage fight against Mark Zuckerberg will stream on 'X,' the app formerly known as Twitter.
Restaurant Week in New York City continues through Aug. 20 and Cheddar News checked out some of the most delicious and inspirational dishes at Dagon Restaurant, a Mediterranean-style eatery known for its exquisite cuisine and led by Chef Ari Bokovza.
Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' movie has reached $1 billion in sales at the box office.
Dungeons & Dragons is updating its artists' guidelines and said illustrators will no longer work with artificial intelligence.
Luke G. Boyd, director of education and public programs of Historic Richmond Town, spoke with Cheddar News about Voorlezer's House in Staten Island, NY, the site of one of the oldest schoolhouses in the country. The historic building, which was built around the 1700s, and Boyd explained the history behind the schoolhouse.
After no big winner Friday night, the Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion.
Because no one matched all six numbers and won the estimated $1.35 billion jackpot, the top prize increased to $1.55 billion for the next drawing Tuesday night.
In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed “Wonder Woman.”
Social media influencer Kai Cenat is facing charges of inciting a riot and promoting an unlawful gathering in New York City, after the online streamer drew thousands of his followers, many of them teenagers, with promises of giving away electronics, including a new PlayStation.
