Time Inc. is losing one of its most-lucrative properties in Essence. YourTango's Rebecca Stokes joins Cheddar to discuss the significance of SheaMoisture founder Richelieu Dennis' big acquisition. The editor explains why the media company's return to 100% black ownership is so significant.
Next, we discuss The New York Times' decision to change how it covers red carpets during awards season. The paper's Styles editor announced the changes in a memo, saying it'll send both its culture and style writers to the events. Stokes reveals why she thinks this move has been such a long time coming.
We also discuss Apple choosing to develop a new series about America's true-crime podcast obsession. Octavia Spencer is set to star in the latest original content project from the tech giant. Stokes speaks to how she thinks Apple is differentiating itself from competitors Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon.
Nicki Minaj just reached a milestone that no other woman in rap has reached.
Jack Harlow is making his way to the Metaverse, as the rapper is set to perform a VR concert that will be accompanied by a documentary.
A Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice via a once-popular YouTube channel called “8 Passengers” has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse for abusing and starving two of her children.
During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Jessica Chastain recalled a time when Taylor Swift emailed her a curated breakup playlist.
Nicola founder Trevor Milton is set to be sentenced in a New York Court on three charges related to defrauding investors.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Vogue magazine shared an extensive list of the top memes this year.
Ben Zoffness, founder of Zoffness College Prep, shares some creative tips to keep kids' minds on learning during winter break.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced on Friday it will return 16 ancient items to Cambodia and Thailand.
Actor and chef David Burtka tells us about the best part of the holiday season with husband Neil Patrick Harris and their family. Plus: a very special jam collaboration between the couple and Beth's Farm Kitchen that will benefit City Harvest.
