The Oscar nominations are officially in, and Hollywood is left with plenty of snubs and surprises. YourTango's Rebecca Stokes joins Cheddar to break down all the biggest headlines from the announcement. "The Shape of Water" leads the pack with a near-record 13 nods.
As the annual culmination of the year in entertainment, the Oscars are primed to echo themes from the #MeToo and Time's Up movements. Stokes considers whether sexual misconduct allegations are to blame for James Franco's lack of a nomination for his role in "The Disaster Artist." Lots of movies with strong female characters and themes were recognized, including "Lady Bird," and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri."
Popular favorite "Get Out" received nominations in the best picture, actor, director, and original screenplay categories. Stokes says the recognition is a sign the backlash to 2016's #OscarSoWhite controversy is paying off. She also explains what the Academy is doing to ensure 2017's Best Picture mix-up never happens again.
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Cheddar's Michelle Castillo looks into the changing ideas around weight loss and health at the inclusive gym, Form Fitness, in Brooklyn, New York.
Spotify said Sunday that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the coronavirus.
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Cheddar's Chloe Aiello looks into the rise of plant-based eating and the spread of veganism among Americans for both personal health and the health of the climate.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have added a cat to their pet family. The cat's name is Willow, and she's a 2-year-old, green-eyed, gray, and white tabby from a Pennsylvania farm.
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Huge spinning wheels, “floating” wooden blocks and suspended geometric shapes hovered over a surreal mini-golf course Tuesday at Chanel’s remarkable couture show.
Despite wild fluctuations and increasing competition from other canine-themed coins such as Shiba Inu and Dogelon Mars, Dogecoin has held onto the top spot of meme coins.
Cheddar recs "The Gilded Age," "Benedetta," "Snow Day," and "Annie."
