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.
Halloween is just a few weeks away and like any holiday it can get pretty expensive. Shopping expert Trae Bodge joined Cheddar News to explain ways to save while celebrating the spooky season.
Robert Frank, founder and administrator, Sophia Alana Elwell, administrator and lead event organizer and Mike Gilbert, event coordinator, all of DC Cosplayers East, spoke with Cheddar News about the costumes seen at the New York Comic Con.
New York Comic Con is the East Coast's biggest pop culture event and over 200,000 people attend each year, making it North America's most-attended fan convention. Chris D'Lando, event manager for Reedpop, spoke with Cheddar News to discuss what to expect at this year's festivities.