Ryan Seacrest is facing new sexual misconduct allegations from his former E! stylist. YourTango's Rebecca Stokes joins Cheddar to detail how the claims differ from the ones he denied over the past few months. The news comes as Seacrest is set to return as the host of "American Idol's" upcoming ABC comeback.
Seacrest is already facing pressure to withdraw from the public eye. "Scandal" star Bellamy Young is calling for the TV personality to step aside from his usual red carpet hosting gig at Sunday's Academy Awards. Stokes speculates as to whether the network will succumb to the criticism.
"American Idol" debuts on ABC in Marc,h but one of its most famous alumni is starring on another reality competition series. Stokes reveals how big of a slight Kelly Clarkson's coaching spot on "The Voice" is to the show that made her famous.
We also hit on HBO's new trailers for "Farenheit 451" and "Paterno."
Daniel Loria, Editorial Director at Box Office Pro, joined Wake Up With Cheddar to give predictions for the weekend, which will see three major films debut, as 'West Side Story', 'Don't Look Up' and 'Being the Ricardos' all hit theaters.
Politico Tech Policy Reporter Rebecca Kern joined Wake Up With Cheddar to recap Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri's testimony to Congress, and look ahead to new safety features on the horizon for the social media giant.
Carlo and Baker wrap up the week talking about the Biden economic boom that no one seems to notice, a verdict in the Jussie Smollett case, the first Starbucks union in America and the pleasures of the "dude nod."
In attempts to combat online violence, the UNFPA has officially launched a 'bodyright' campaign in hopes to call policymakers and tech companies to stand up to protect the online presence of social media users. Chief of the Gender and Human Rights Branch at the United Nations Population Fund Nafissatou J. Diop, joined Cheddar to discuss more.
'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' made history as the first Asian-led marvel movie, staring Simu Liu. It was also the first movie in the pandemic era that Disney allowed to be purely in theatres and available nowhere else for 45 days, making over $418 million globally, in theatres. Director and co-writer of the film, Destin Daniel Cretton, joins Cheddar News.
A new bill in Congress shows just how bipartisan cannabis really is. Rep. David Joyce, a Republican from Ohio, teamed up with progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on a cannabis expungement bill. Cheddar cannabis reporter Chloe Aiello spoke with the congressman about the legislation.
Rainmaker Games bills itself as a blockchain-based organization founded in the metaverse, built on a new type of gaming ecosystem called play-to-earn. The company announced a $6.5 million seed round after it was founded just this year. Rainmaker Games CEO and founder Will Deane joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
As the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. That's exactly what artist David Anasagasti, also known as Ahol Sniffs Glue, was thinking when he created his scavenger hunt during Art Basel. Nearly 100 winners who followed the clues were able to get their piece of art signed, plus an NFT minted artwork. Artist Ahol Sniffs Glue joins Cheddar News to discuss the event and his exhibit.
