NETFLIX INVESTS IN K-CONTENT
South Korean movies and TV shows — such as Squid Games, Parasite, and Carter to name a few — are becoming more popular to global audiences, and now Netflix is banking on viewers coming back for more. The streaming service is adding 34 new and returning South Korean titles in 2022, with the goal of becoming a "must-watch" destination for "K-content." Neftlix said 60 percent of all members watched a Korean title last year. “There’s truly a series, a film or an unscripted show for everyone, and we look forward to our Korean shows connecting to fans both overseas and at home," said Don Kang, vice president of content in Korea for Netflix, in a blog post.
TAYLOR SWIFT AUCTIONS GUITAR
The MusiCares Charity Relief Auction scheduled for Feb. 5 after the Grammys is set to be a star-studded affair. Taylor Swift's Epiphone acoustic guitar, which appeared in the album artwork for 2020's "evermore," is expected to draw between $5,000 and $10,000. A pair of Nike Air Max with the words "Shady" written on them by Eminem will sell for up to $3,000, and Snoop Dogg and his son will donate a sound system signed by both for up to $8,000. All proceeds from the auction will support musicians who are experiencing financial or medical hardships.
JEREMY RENNER RETURNS HOME
Jeremy Renner has been discharged from the hospital after spending two weeks recovering from severe injuries. The actor tweeted that he was able to watch the season two premier of Mayor Kingstown, in which he stars, "with my family at home." Renner was run over by a snow plow on January 1 at his property in Reno, Nevada, sustaining serious injuries.
Tenzing Norgay, who shares the honor of first ascent with a New Zealander he guided, was honored with Kami Rita, who submitted the mountain for the 28th time this summer, and Sanu Sherpa, who has twice climbed all of the world's 14 highest peaks.
Opponents say it will harm seaweed, desecrate ancient Hawaiian remains, and waste water.
The deaths of two horses over the weekend join 10 others within the last month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
Lionsgate confirmed that it's working on another John Wick movie.
StubHub has compiled a list of the top 10 most in-demand concerts for the summer season, with Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Morgan Wallen, Bruce Springsteen and Coldplay rounding out the top five.
The federal government is giving away for free some historic lighthouses and is also auctioning some of them off too.
Due to hospitalization after a go-karting accident, this Missouri teen thought he would miss his high school graduation. Then his school decided to bring the ceremony to him.
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.
