From reality TV to surreal horror, here are your top entertainment stories.
LIVE TV IS HARD
Netflix is asking viewers to be patient, as it delays the release of the Love Is Blind Live Reunion. The special was scheduled for Sunday at 8 p.m. ET but did not go on as planned due to an error with the livestream. “We are incredibly sorry that the Love Is Blind Live Reunion did not turn out as we had planned,” the company tweeted. “We’re filming it now and we’ll have it on Netflix as soon as humanly possible. Again, thank you and sorry.”
SUPER BOX OFFICE PERFORMANCE
The Super Mario Brothers Movie continued its record-breaking run this weekend, raking in $92 million, which marks the best second weekend ever for an animated movie.The video game adaptation from Nintendo and illumination has now grossed more than $353 million dollars in North America, and $683 million globally, making it the highest grossing movie of the year.
BEAU IS A HIT
Lastly, Ari Aster's latest film Beau Is Afraid is cleaning up at the independent box office.The A24 flick, starring Joaquin Phoenix, scored the biggest indie box office opening of the year, grossing more than $320,000 on four screens in New York and Los Angeles.
Édgar Barrera — the producer and songwriter known for his work with such artists as Madonna, Karol G, Peso Pluma, Shakira, Grupo Frontera and beyond — leads the 2023 Latin Grammy nominations with 13.
Insomnia has been an issue for many people for years. Dr. Rebecca Robbins, sleep scientist and co-author of 'Sleep for Success,' joined Cheddar News to provide tips on what to do before going to bed and how to successfully implement those steps for a good night's sleep.
Peruvian cuisine has been on the rise globally with some of Lima's restaurants named as some of the top eateries in the world. Cheddar News was on the scene at Artesano in downtown Manhattan where Chef Cesar Taboada displayed some of Peru's finest and most famous dishes, including ceviche, causa and lomo saltado. Taboada also explained the Asian influence on Peruvian cuisine that has helped the Andean country expand its offerings to hundreds of typical dishes on its menu.
British police said Monday that they had received a sexual assault allegation after media outlets published claims by several women against Russell Brand. Promoters postponed the remaining dates in a string of live gigs by the comedian, who denies the allegations.
It wasn't an escapee from the Country Bear Jamboree attraction, but a wild black bear managed to be the star of its own show Monday at Walt Disney World.
