Now it's time for our Morning Tea, a look at the entertainment and celebrity stories making headlines.
CARRIE FISHER'S LAST FILM
New details are emerging about Carrie Fisher's last film. Here's a look at Fisher in the upcoming fantasy movie Wonder Well, which co-stars Rita Ora. Deadline is reporting that the film has a theatrical release date of June 23. Fisher finished her part on the project in 2016, just six weeks before she passed away. The movie centers around a young girl who discovers an imaginary world called Wonder Well, where she meets Fisher's character who becomes her guide.
MIRIAM MARGOLYES BARES ALL
British comedian and actress Miriam Margolyes is baring -almost- all for British Vogue's Pride Month issue. Margolyes, who may be best known for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise, appeared on her first Vogue cover at age 82. She reflected back on the challenges she faced coming out in 1966, when being gay was still illegal in the UK, though she added that she never had any shame about being gay. Margolyes met her life partner Heather Sutherland in 1967, but the couple never cohabitated together. She said in an interview "I wanted my cake and I wanted to eat it too."
TOM HANKS TURNED DOWN ICONIC ROLE
Rita Wilson is spilling on why Tom Hanks turned down a role in When Harry Met Sally. Wilson appeared on the podcast Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi and revealed Hanks was offered the lead role in the film, but turned it down because he was going through a divorce at the time and that he couldn't relate to the character. She said Hanks was "very happy to not be married" at the time.
Days may be getting shorter and colder, but your furry friend still needs to get that daily exercise. Dr. Danielle Bernal, global veterinarian with Wellness Pet Co., joined Cheddar News to discuss the health benefits of walking for humans and dogs.
Many parents are currently shopping for presents for their young children as the holiday season is underway. Parenting and lifestyle expert Amanda Mushro joined Cheddar News to give some ideas on what to purchase for your kids.
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week we watch real-life spiritualism that has gone too far, fictional witchcraft that has gone too far, and two Christmas classics to bring our happiness back.
Since 1927, Time Magazine has chosen its Person of the Year to acknowledge the world's biggest and most influential change makers. This year it was global phenomenon Taylor Swift. Dan Macsai, executive editor of Time, spoke with Cheddar News about the process to make its pick and what's involved.
So I got the chance to chat with times executive editor Dan Max about how time made its decision and the entire person of the year issue.
A liberal activist with an eye for mainstream entertainment, Lear fashioned bold and controversial comedies that were embraced by viewers who had to watch the evening news to find out what was going on in the world.
