The King of Pop's memory is set to live on as another Michael Jackson biopic is said to be in the works. Director Antoine Fuqua was tapped to lead the project titled Michael. Lionsgate is distributing the project, and the film will address all aspects of the musician's life, including the many controversies, according to the studio. Fuqua has a decorated resume, including directing projects like Shooter, Brooklyn's Finest, Training Day, and The Equalizer.
Scream VI Takes NYC
Ghostface is set to take his killing rampage to the Big Apple. Paramount just released its trailer for Scream VI, and this ride is definitely different from the other installments. Can you imagine the iconic murderer terrorizing a major city — especially a place where people like to dress up in costume every day? One particularly glaring difference is the absence of actor Neve Campbell. Due to pay disputes, she decided not to be part of this latest project.
Fly With Netflix
Netflix is offering a dream flight attendant job with a staggering salary. If you have the chops to be the best in-air attendant, you could make about $350,000. The average flight attendant makes a little more than $60,000 annually. The streaming giant said the figure is based on total compensation, not just the base salary, and it's all dependent on experience. Still, it seems like too great of a gig to not consider if you've got what it takes to fly the streaming skies.
Apple is now the latest company taking a stand against NSO Group. The company filed a lawsuit today against the Pegasus spyware maker for allegedly infecting users' devices. Apple is also seeking a permanent injunction to ban NSO Group from using any apple software, services, or devices. Filipe Espósito, a reporter at 9to5Mac joins Cheddar News to discuss.
The Bayou State has been through some tough times with massive storms on top of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the state is looking to rebuild by leaning into its reputation as a tourist destination. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser joined Cheddar to talk about Louisiana's work to reacquaint travelers with its renowned food, music, culture, Mardi Gras — and its Celebration Gator float at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. "Well they won't let us throw throws so we'll be going along the route handing out beads, stuffed alligators, telling people to book a trip to Louisiana," he said of the event.
Actor Ally Maki joined Cheddar's "Between Bells" to talk about her role as Detective Haruka on the recently premiered Hulu animated series "Hit-Monkey." Maki's character is one of the few women police detectives on the Tokyo force in the show based on an assassin snow monkey originally created for Marvel Comics. "I just love playing this character who is strong, and she's trying to find her voice within this field," she said.
Simon Mainwaring, CEO of We First and author of "LEAD WITH WE: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future," joins Cheddar Wellness to discuss what realizations job seekers are coming to, how expectations surrounding work have evolved over the course of the pandemic, and what employers can do to retain and attract employees during this time.
Adam Kaat, a former grocery store cashier, discusses his experience as an essential worker during the pandemic in his new book, "Life on the Grocery Line: A Frontline Experience in a Global Pandemic."
If you're planning on traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday, you may need to prepare yourself for traffic and issues you could encounter. Travel expert Francesca Page joined Cheddar to discuss more.
Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings that became a flashpoint in the debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice in the U.S. Criminal Defense Attorney Anthony Tall joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss the verdict, potential judicial precedent, and more.
Fold CEO & Co-founder Will Reeves joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where he discusses what his company's augmented reality metaverse involves and elaborates on Fold's goals surrounding the new initiative.
