"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" Box Office Forecasts Are In
The first box office forecasts for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" are in and it's looking like the sequel is the hit Hollywood has been waiting for this year. Bauer Xcel Media's Kate Spies and FHM's Nick Dimengo join Cheddar to discuss the early reviews and more top entertainment headlines. They say that while it might not match the success of 2015's "The Force Awakens," it is sure to be the biggest movie of the year.
Next, we discuss the sexual harassment scandal facing NFL Network. The league's broadcasting arm suspended three of its former players now working as on-air analysts. Dimengo and Spies put the news in the context of the NFL's controversy-riddled year.
We also get the latest on the #MeToo movement's influence in the food industry. Ten women came forward to The New York Times, accusing restaurateur Ken Friedman of sexual harassment.
Finally, we get a preview of the newest season of "The Bachelor," and the ladies vying for leading man Arie's heart.
As musical numbers keep springing up on TikTok Cheddar's Michelle Castillo talks to the cast and crew behind "For You, Paige," the platform's first-ever commissioned musical play.
PWR WMN's CEO and Co-Founder, Kimberly Borges, and COO and Co-Founder, Miriam McDonald, join ChedHER to discuss how they are building an apparel brand to make women feel confident and powerful, and the latest trends in workplace fashion.
Annie Ryu, Founder & CEO of Jack & Annie's, joins ChedHER to discuss the story behind her meat-alternative brand, the benefits to jackfruit, and how our meat consumption impacts the environment.
Catching you up on what you need to know on April 22, 2022, with updates on a new Ukraine aid package, a new missile test by Russia, DOJ announcement of $150 Million in COVID-related fraud, the Florida senate supports Gov. DeSantis in stripping Disney of its special tax district, and more.
As the target of racist attacks in middle school, Destiny Helligar used her experience as a catalyst to make sure these attacks wouldn't happen to other students. The young activist joins Cheddar News to discuss creating safe spaces in schools with her organization the Destiny Education Project.
Save the world this Earth Day, Elon Musk still wants to buy Twitter, and Mike Tyson's plane rage. Here is all the news you Need2Know for Friday, April 22, 2022.
A record number of children got homeschooled during the pandemic, jumping over 60 percent in the 2020-2021 schoolyear compared to pre-pandemic numbers. Andrew Bacher-Hicks, Assistant Professor of Education Policy at Boston University joins Cheddar News to explain why many parents are sticking to home education even after schools reopened their doors.
