Weight Watchers Scores Points, Thanks to Oprah and DJ Khaled
Weight Watchers is on a tear after Oprah Winfrey's now iconic Golden Globes speech. YourTango's Rebecca Stokes joins Cheddar to break down how the media mogul and DJ Khaled are helping propel the dieting company have a very good month. .She says the musician turned Snapchat star's social media following is a major boost to the 54-year-old brand.
Next, we follow some of the Time's Up storylines continuing after the Golden Globes. Sexual misconduct allegations against James Franco resurfaced during the actor's acceptance speech at the ceremony. Stokes runs through the multiple accusations against the star and where she thinks the story is headed next.
Woody Allen is also facing a firestorm of criticism after his daughter, Dylan Farrow, voiced concerns that the Time's Up movement does not apply to him. Stokes explains what she thinks the director's future holds, and whether Hollywood will take action against his upcoming films. Director Greta Gerwig revealed Wednesday she will not work with Allen on any upcoming projects.
Nancy Mello, an animal communicator with Medium, joined Cheddar News to discuss how her love of animals led to a change from doing readings with people and spoke of her experiences and the process of helping animals. Mello also does a live pet reading in studio.
A study published this week in the Journal Frontiers in Pain Research found that listening to sad songs when you're in pain could actually help relieve that pain.
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous attractions in New York City but there's a lot more to this landmark than one may think. Rafael Abreu, vice president of marketing with Statue City Cruises, spoke with Cheddar News to discuss the park's operations and Park Ranger Laurel Brierly also joined from inside the statue's famed crown to talk about visiting the landmark.
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week, we have a timeless hair-raising movie, a spooky experience that tugs at your deepest fears and MI6 puffer fish. Plus: a non-creepy Halloween classic.
Jeff Lee, CEO and co-founder of the DIBS Beauty brand, which is a finalist in the CEW Beauty Awards' make-up tools category, spoke with Cheddar News to discuss his background, career, and success in fashion -- and eventually working with baseball great Alex Rodriguez and influencer Courtney Shields -- after a career as a corporate lawyer.
A study showed that over 51% of Gen-Zers wanted to see more shows and movies about friendships and platonic relationships and most said sex scenes were not necessary.
