This image released by Disney shows Paul Rudd, left, and Jonathan Majors in a scene from "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania." (Disney/Marvel Studios via AP)
'Ant-Man' Opens
Marvel Studios' latest effort and the first Phase Five entry in its cinematic universe, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, is off to a great start for its opening weekend. The Paul Rudd-led flick has so far raked in $17.5 million in previews at the domestic box office and earned around $23.8 million in its first two days in 40 international markets. Quantumania is expected to earn $100 million over the holiday weekend in the United States.
Can I Have Your Netflix Login?
A new survey revealed that Hollywood insiders are not fans of Netflix's plan to crack down on password sharing. YouGov partnered with Variety to conduct the "What is Hollywood Thinking" poll and found that more than half of those that work in the entertainment industry disagree with the streaming platform's attempt to grow its customer base by essentially revoking account sharing. However, the study did suggest that respondents felt that streaming platforms are justified in limiting password sharing but thought a crackdown will do little to grow subscriptions and disagreed with how Netflix handled the situation.
Happy Cake Day MJ
One of basketball's G.O.A.T.s, Michael Jordan turned 60-years-old today. He's been out of the pros for 20 years, but he's still scoring in big ways off the court. In celebration of his birthday, the basketball icon donated $10 million to the Make-A-Wish foundation, marking the organization's largest-ever individual donation. Jordan has worked closely with Make-A-Wish for more than three decades and said he looks forward to continuing to help make kids smile.
Nancy Mello, an animal communicator with Medium, joined Cheddar News to discuss how her love of animals led to a change from doing readings with people and spoke of her experiences and the process of helping animals. Mello also does a live pet reading in studio.
A study published this week in the Journal Frontiers in Pain Research found that listening to sad songs when you're in pain could actually help relieve that pain.
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous attractions in New York City but there's a lot more to this landmark than one may think. Rafael Abreu, vice president of marketing with Statue City Cruises, spoke with Cheddar News to discuss the park's operations and Park Ranger Laurel Brierly also joined from inside the statue's famed crown to talk about visiting the landmark.
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week, we have a timeless hair-raising movie, a spooky experience that tugs at your deepest fears and MI6 puffer fish. Plus: a non-creepy Halloween classic.
Jeff Lee, CEO and co-founder of the DIBS Beauty brand, which is a finalist in the CEW Beauty Awards' make-up tools category, spoke with Cheddar News to discuss his background, career, and success in fashion -- and eventually working with baseball great Alex Rodriguez and influencer Courtney Shields -- after a career as a corporate lawyer.
A study showed that over 51% of Gen-Zers wanted to see more shows and movies about friendships and platonic relationships and most said sex scenes were not necessary.
