Longtime E! host Catt Sadler announced she is leaving the network after learning her male co-host was making double her salary. Brande Victorian, Managing Editor at MadameNoire, explains why Sadler's decision is so important.
Victorian also discusses the latest accusations against Russell Simmons. Six women have come forward claiming the business mogul sexually assaulted them. Simmons says it's impossible because his intent was never negative. One of his accusers, Natashia Williams-Blach, says "being a yogi" isn't an excuse.
Issa Rae is also making headlines for her new deal with HBO. The creator and star of "Insecure" inked a deal for two new shows, one which is stirring up controversy. The show in question is going to focus on the dating life of a bisexual black man, which has received backlash for allegedly showing black men in a negatively light. Victorian says Rae isn't bothered at all by the criticism.
Tinder is offering a new feature called Plus One, allowing users to signal that they're looking specifically for a date to a wedding or are open to attending one. The app is also partnering with WeddingWire to help single guests pay for wedding season with a grant giveaway promotion.
For the first time ever, the Food and Drug Administration authorized e-cigarette products for adults, authorizing the marketing of three new tobacco products. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company can now sell its Vuse Solo products. According to the FDA, the company was able to show its e-cigarettes helped smokers either quit or significantly reduce their use of cigarettes. Derek Peterson, founder and CEO at Soter Technologies, joins Cheddar News to talk about the move.
"Star Trek" actor William Shatner's voice broke with emotion as he recounted his trip into space on the Blue Origin New Shepard rocket to Jeff Bezos on October 13, 2021.
Netflix has come out to defend Dave Chappelle following accusations of transphobia leveled at his recent comedy special "The Closer." Despite the backlash, the streaming giant announced it will not remove the special from the platform.
Britney Spears took to Twitter to thank fans for applying public pressure in the #FreeBritney campaign. The pop star said they ultimately helped in the removal of her father, Jamie Spears, as her conservator after 13 years.
