Now it's time for our Morning Tea, a look at the entertainment and celebrity stories making headlines.
CARRIE FISHER'S LAST FILM
New details are emerging about Carrie Fisher's last film. Here's a look at Fisher in the upcoming fantasy movie Wonder Well, which co-stars Rita Ora. Deadline is reporting that the film has a theatrical release date of June 23. Fisher finished her part on the project in 2016, just six weeks before she passed away. The movie centers around a young girl who discovers an imaginary world called Wonder Well, where she meets Fisher's character who becomes her guide.
MIRIAM MARGOLYES BARES ALL
British comedian and actress Miriam Margolyes is baring -almost- all for British Vogue's Pride Month issue. Margolyes, who may be best known for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise, appeared on her first Vogue cover at age 82. She reflected back on the challenges she faced coming out in 1966, when being gay was still illegal in the UK, though she added that she never had any shame about being gay. Margolyes met her life partner Heather Sutherland in 1967, but the couple never cohabitated together. She said in an interview "I wanted my cake and I wanted to eat it too."
TOM HANKS TURNED DOWN ICONIC ROLE
Rita Wilson is spilling on why Tom Hanks turned down a role in When Harry Met Sally. Wilson appeared on the podcast Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi and revealed Hanks was offered the lead role in the film, but turned it down because he was going through a divorce at the time and that he couldn't relate to the character. She said Hanks was "very happy to not be married" at the time.
Elon Musk said his cage fight against Mark Zuckerberg will stream on 'X,' the app formerly known as Twitter.
Restaurant Week in New York City continues through Aug. 20 and Cheddar News checked out some of the most delicious and inspirational dishes at Dagon Restaurant, a Mediterranean-style eatery known for its exquisite cuisine and led by Chef Ari Bokovza.
Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' movie has reached $1 billion in sales at the box office.
Dungeons & Dragons is updating its artists' guidelines and said illustrators will no longer work with artificial intelligence.
Luke G. Boyd, director of education and public programs of Historic Richmond Town, spoke with Cheddar News about Voorlezer's House in Staten Island, NY, the site of one of the oldest schoolhouses in the country. The historic building, which was built around the 1700s, and Boyd explained the history behind the schoolhouse.
After no big winner Friday night, the Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion.
Because no one matched all six numbers and won the estimated $1.35 billion jackpot, the top prize increased to $1.55 billion for the next drawing Tuesday night.
In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed “Wonder Woman.”
Social media influencer Kai Cenat is facing charges of inciting a riot and promoting an unlawful gathering in New York City, after the online streamer drew thousands of his followers, many of them teenagers, with promises of giving away electronics, including a new PlayStation.
The latest on the ongoing Hollywood writer's strike.
