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."
Friend breakups aren’t new, but people are starting to talk about them more. Experts say they can be even more painful than romantic breakups, and now there are more resources to help those affected. Cheddar News reporter Ashley Mastronardi reports on efforts to shed more light on this all-too-common issue.
In this edition of Shannon's Summer Staycation, Cheddar's Own Shannon LaNier recreates the glamping experience in his own backyard.
Aileen Del Cid, head of marketing at Samsung TV Plus, sat down with Cheddar News reporter Michelle Castillo to discuss the platform's plans to stand out from the streaming competition with a new channel featuring Conan O'Brien.
Valeria Caceres-Gil, senior manager of admissions and matchmaking at the ASPCA Adoption Center, gives some tips on how to prepare your pet for a road trip.
Jordan Schlansky, associate producer of 'Conan,' sat down and spoke with Cheddar News about Conan O'Brien's launch on Samsung TV Plus, touched on his favorite interviews with Conan and also teased the upcoming Max series, 'Conan Must Go.'
Did you know that Actor Tom Hanks is an avid collector of antique typewriters? He's not alone! Take a look at how Hanks and one New Jersey man formed an unlikely bond over a nearly 100-year-old antique typewriter.
A new, furry, and four-legged member has just joined the Suffolk County Police Department on Long Island. Meet "Luna." Luna is a therapy dog in training with the department and was named in honor of Fallen FDNY Firefighter William "Billy" Moon who lost his life last year. "Luna" means "moon" in Latin. We caught up with that hero's family to chat about what Luna means to them.
This Memorial Day weekend, settle down with plenty of good ol' American reality TV drama, a new season of an old 'What to Stream' favorite, and a quick, deep look at how much we mess up other people's names.
From Queen Bey's tribute to the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll to the banning of a historic poem, here are your top entertainment headlines.
A service dog named Justin got a diploma along with his owner, Grace Mariana, during a graduation ceremony at Seton Hall University on Monday.
