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.
One of television's most successful writers made a big donation to the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to help underserved community members gain the skills to become health care professionals.
Ted Lasso Cast Visits White House to Promote Mental Health & Wellness
The top entertainment headlines for March 20, 2023.
Cheddar News' correspondent Shannon LaNier speaks with Jamie and Fillip Hord, co-founders of Horderly, about how to best prepare for spring cleaning. The organization experts talk about maximizing storage and creating the first perfect "flow" in the kitchen.
Adam Sandler is taking home this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in recognition of his three decades-long career in comedy.
'Mrs. Davis' show creators Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez joined Cheddar News' Trending Show to talk about the hot topic of artificial intelligence.
Stars of the Netflix's "Shadow and Bone" series stopped by Cheddquarters this week to talk about season 2 of the series.
On this episode of ChedHER: Ooshma Garg, CEO of Gobble and Sunbasket, breaks down how she found her entrepreneurial spirit, and gives advice for successfully scaling and growing a business; Chastity Lord, President and CEO of the Jeremiah Program, explains how she's disrupting the poverty cycle for single moms and their children; Dina Grilo, Vice President, DEI Lead for Office of Disability Inclusion at JPMorgan Chase & Co., explains how the firm is encouraging women with disabilities to seek office; Jess Berger, Founder and CEO of Bundle x Joy, talks about her $1 million seed raise that made her the first Latina in the pet care space to raise that amount.
Lawyers for Prince Harry have asked a judge to rule that a tabloid newspaper libeled the British royal with an article about his quest for police protection when he and his family visit the U.K.
The top entertainment headlines for March 17, 2023.
