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CNBC
22-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Keke Palmer: I didn't take a vacation for the first 15 years of my career—'all of my travel was business'
Keke Palmer has been her family's primary breadwinner for more than 20 years. That responsibility hasn't left much — or, any — room for downtime, she says. "I think for the first 15 years of my career, all my travel was business. All of it. I never took a break. I never had a vacation, none of that," Palmer, 31, tells CNBC Make It. "The last three, four years, my family and I have made it a point to vacation at least [one to two] times a year," plus occasional weekend trips with her 2-year-old son. Palmer has been a working actress since age 9. Her parents gave up their jobs and pension so she could travel for work, making her the family's primary earner at a young age. Having adult-level responsibilities as a kid was time-consuming and 'very, very stressful,' she told The Independent on March 1. The habits she developed during that time — living frugally, saving money and prioritizing work over vacations — became deeply ingrained. "I learned from my parents very early on because they knew their limitations with money and finances," says Palmer, who's currently working with American Express as a spokesperson for the brand's Business Platinum card. "I believe in saving and frugality ... I don't play around with that."Eventually, her longtime mentor Queen Latifah started persistently nudging her to take some time off, she says. "Queen Latifah, who's been another mentor of mine for years, would tell me that all the time," says Palmer. "She said, 'Well, if I do movies for the first six to eight months of the year, those last [few months], I'm off and I'm going on some boat. I'm going in some cave.'" "You've got to really build in those breaks," Palmer adds. "And I've gotten better with that as I've gotten older." Multihyphenate movie stars and people with standard 9-to-5s alike probably need to take time off from work to curb burnout, protect your mental health and stay productive. Fully disconnecting from work while you're on vacation helps — though 54% of workers in the U.S. say they're unable to stop working while on vacation or don't believe they can fully unplug while on PTO, according to a 2022 Glassdoor report. If you're still thinking about work while on vacation, try what organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich calls her "2-2-2 Tool": two minutes of taking some deep breaths, two hours for an activity that helps you decompress — like hanging out with a friend — and a full two-day pause on anything work-related. "Decide what you need in the next two minutes, two hours and two days to get that fighting spirit back," Eurich said in February. ,
New York Post
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Queen Latifah reveals if ‘The Equalizer' could return after being canceled by CBS
Queen Latifah can't save 'The Equalizer' herself. The actress, 55, admitted in a new interview with Us Weekly that she has no say in the future of her CBS drama series that was canceled by CBS after five seasons earlier this month. 'It is a little out of my hands in terms of what happens with it from this point forward,' Latifah said. Advertisement 6 Queen Latifah in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images 'But I do appreciate what we were able to do and we made some good TV,' she added. Latifah, who was both the lead star and an executive producer on the show, admitted that she's still 'processing' the cancellation. Advertisement 'It occurred to me that it has been such a big part of my life for the last — more than — five years actually,' she explained. 'I'm thankful. I'm very grateful. I'm in a very grateful place. I'm grateful to the fans of the show for sticking with it.' 6 Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images 'I appreciate CBS putting us on and my producing partners and the wonderful cast I got to work with,' Latifah continued. 'They became my family. There is also this wonderful crew, writers, showrunners and everybody was involved in it. And really the fans who rocked with us.' 'The Equalizer' was a reboot of the 1985 series of the same name starring Edward Woodward. Advertisement 6 Queen Latifah and Tory Kittles in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images The show also starred Tory Kittes, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon Hayes and Lorraine Toussaint. It was nominated for several awards, including BET, the NAACP Image Awards, People's Choice, and Critics' Choice. 6 Queen Latifah in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images The first episode aired after the 2021 Super Bowl and scored more than 20 million live viewers, but the ratings declined over the years. Advertisement When the primetime thriller wasn't renewed alongside other CBS shows in February, Deadline reported Latifah 'agreed to concessions' to help the show's chances at getting renewed for a 13-episode sixth and final season. 6 Queen Latifah attends an NBA playoff game in April 2025. Getty Images But CBS ultimately canceled the series on May 2, just two days before the Season 5 finale aired, due to finances. The network also shafted a planned spinoff starring Titus Welliver and Juani Feliz. 6 Queen Latifah and Laya DeLeon Hayes in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images Latifah released a statement on Instagram after her series was canceled and said her 'kick-ass role' as Robyn McCall 'was everything I hope it would be.' ''The Equalizer' blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal,' she wrote. Latifah also thanked the show's 'loyal' and 'ride-or-die' fans, adding, 'That's exactly why we keep doing this. We can't thank you enough. It means the world to us.'
Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Netflix saves a beloved TV show from a tragic end
Getting attached to a television show these days is a much, much riskier proposition than it was 20 or 30 years ago. Back then, popular shows stayed on the air much longer. Soap operas have some kind of seemingly indestructible staying power, with "Guiding Light" surviving a staggering 72 years on the air, "General Hospital" running ever since 1963, and "Days of Our Lives" ongoing since 1965. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Take soaps out of the equation, though, and the count of long-running shows gets a lot fewer. "The Tonight Show" is on 71 years and counting, and "Saturday Night Live" continues on since its 1975 launch. "South Park" and "The Simpsons" are also rare in their class, going since 1997 and 1989, respectively. Related: Netflix adds advertising tech that will enrage subscribers But in the era of streaming, it's more common than ever that a show may not survive after its first season, or might be abruptly canceled during its second or third, long after many viewers have invested heavily in its characters and storylines. A few of these that fans were sad to see go are the Mindy Kaling-created "The Sex Lives of College Girls" and a remake of "The Equalizer" starring Queen Latifah. Recently, one of the most beloved long-running shows on the air looked as if it might be next to meet a tragic end after 56 years. But thanks to an impressive saving throw from Netflix (NFLX) , the historic TV show now has a brand new home. Image source: Heimken/AFP via Getty Images In mid-December, Warner Bros. Discovery made a shocking announcement: it had opted not to renew its deal with HBO and Max to air new episodes of "Sesame Street." The decision was a part of a strategic shift for the company, which says it intends to "prioritize our focus on stories for adults and families" and that "Sesame Street" is no longer core to that strategy. "It has been a wonderful, creative experience working with everyone at Sesame Street on the iconic children's series and we are thrilled to be able to keep some of the library series on Max in the U.S.," a spokesperson for Max told The Hollywood Reporter. HBO is referring to keeping past episodes of "Sesame Street" available in its library, which means viewers can still watch it through 2027. But as for its new episodes, "Sesame Street" still was in need of a new, permanent home. Related: Netflix makes surprising move to attract new subscribers On May 19, the Sesame Workshop announced via a press release that it had found one. That home will be Netflix, which will be host to the show's upcoming 56th season as well as 90 hours of previous episodes. The update also mentioned some "fresh format changes" coming to the classic show. Episodes will focus on "one 11-minute story" each, and segments fans love - like Elmo's World and Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck - will make a comeback. The new deal could also include some video games. According to the fine print, the streaming giant now has the rights to develop video games for both the "Sesame Street" IP and "Sesame Street Mecha Builders." These could appear as part of Netflix's ongoing gaming offerings, which have been in the works since late 2021. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) posted an earnings miss when it reported its Q4 results on February 27, with a revenue decreased of 2.5% year over year to $10.02 billion. This comes a few months after the media company announced a restructuring plan in December 2024, with the goal of completion by mid-2025. The key change is a split between its cable and streaming businesses, with "Global Linear Networks" for CNN, TBS, TNT and other cable networks, and "Streaming & Studios" for HBO and the company's film and entertainment studios. Another part of the change was the recent announcement that HBO would drop its "Max" branding and simply be known as HBO again. CEO David Zaslav said in a press release: "The new structure will give Warner Bros. Discovery more 'flexibility with potential future strategic opportunities across an evolving media landscape.'" Netflix still has twice as many subscribers as Warner Bros. Discovery does across its own platforms, however, so when it comes to the streaming wars, Warner Bros. Discovery still has a long way to go. Whether its restructuring can help compete with Netflix and Disney (the #2 competitor in the space) remains to be seen. Related: Social media reacts to surprising Warner Bros. announcement The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Health
- USA Today
This is what Queen Latifah wants you to know about obesity and health risks
This is what Queen Latifah wants you to know about obesity and health risks Show Caption Hide Caption Victoria's Secret runway show brought out the stars Stars stole the show at the Victoria's Secret runway show in New York. Queen Latifah wants the world to know obesity is a disease, one often tainted with stigma. The Grammy Award-winning musician and actress opened up about the public awareness campaign, Truth About Weight, which highlights the risks of obesity, including cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack or stroke. "Obesity is a disease and should be treated as such − not treated as some sort of character flaw or people not trying hard enough," the rap pioneer told USA TODAY. Latifah, 55, said her involvement in the Novo Nordisk-funded campaign is about "changing the stigma, changing the bias and opening a door to people who are dealing with obesity." People with obesity at risk of heart disease, the nation's top killer Two in 5 adults in the United States have obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The rate is even greater for Black women, research shows. People who have obesity are at greater risk of heart disease, which is the nation's top killer, resulting in more than 700,000 deaths per year, the CDC said. Heart disease tops cancer, motor vehicle crashes and respiratory diseases as a cause of death. "The Equalizer" star said it's important for people to acknowledge and fight stigma associated with obesity. She said people with obesity and their loved ones also should be aware that medicine and science can help. Latifah's mother, Rita Owens, died in 2018 after a long battle with a heart condition. And Latifah said said her cousin, died from obesity and its effects. "Having lost a cousin to obesity and its effects − a cousin who was one of my funniest cousins, my coolest cousin, who had eight kids to raise − was sad to see. That was really rough," Latifah said. "Other families should not have to go through that." Latifah urged people with obesity − and their loved ones − to educate themselves about the disease. "The more information you have as a patient, the more you can speak with your doctor honestly and openly," the "Girls Trip" star said. "Send them to work a little bit. They go to school for this. This is what they train to do. They are a doctor." Study: Even doctors must acknowledge weight bias Latifah said everyone, including the medical community, can do their part to combat weight bias. "Is your doctor's office set up to take care of all patients?" Latifah said. "Do you have a chair for someone that is bigger bodied? Are you prepared for that?" A study published May 13 in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care said weight bias can contribute to stress, weight gain and psychological effects such as depression, anxiety and poor body image. The study highlighted new guidance from the Obesity Association, a division of American Diabetes Association, to recognize and address weight bias and stigma. Doctors can fight weight bias through steps such as equipping medical offices with waiting room chairs, exam tables and medical equipment for people of all sizes, the study said. "Every person, no matter of their size, deserves kindness, dignity and high quality (health care)," said Dr. Nuha El Sayed, who is leading the association's development of the standards. Even some medical experts say the definition of obesity − a person who has a body mass index of 30 or more − needs to change. The Lancet commission in January recommended new measures of obesity to add nuance to adequately explain a person's risks and what they can do to maintain health. Latifah credits upbringing for strength to combat weight bias Latifah opened up about her own body image issues, which she first noticed as a child growing up in Newark and East Orange, New Jersey. "When your mother looks like Diahann Carroll and your father looks like Billy Dee Williams, you're wondering, 'What's wrong with me?'" Latifah said. "I hadn't grown into being Queen Latifah − nowhere near it." As a young girl, she was said she was cut from her kickball team. But her mother consoled her, nurtured her and built her up − infusing the young girl with confidence to excel in other sports, singing and acting. She said that confidence helped her break into what was then a male-dominated rap genre in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She also landed her role on the Fox sitcom "Living Single," which ran from 1993 to 1998. "There weren't a whole lot of sitcoms with people who look like me starring in them," Latifah said. "But I knew I could do it, and it was a lot of convincing everyone else, the powers that be, that I could do it." As her acting career blossomed in the 1990s and 2000s, she also gained recognition in 2006 as the first hip hop artist to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She hopes that inspires other young girls to achieve their dreams. "There's nothing more beautiful to me than a confident woman who walks in a room and owns that room based on her confidence, not what her body looks like," Latifah said.
Business Upturn
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Is The Equalizer renewed for season 6? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 6, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated May 6, 2025, 11:33 IST The Equalizer , starring Queen Latifah as the vigilante Robyn McCall, has captivated audiences with its action-packed episodes and compelling storytelling since its debut in 2021. As the fifth season concluded on May 4, 2025, fans are eager to know: Has The Equalizer been renewed for Season 6, or is it canceled? Here's everything we know about the show's future, including updates, cast details, and what could have been. The Equalizer Season 6: Renewed or Canceled? Unfortunately, CBS has canceled The Equalizer after five seasons, meaning there will not be a Season 6. The announcement came just before the Season 5 finale aired on May 4, 2025, which now serves as the series finale. Despite earlier hopes for a shortened 13-episode sixth and final season, negotiations between CBS and Universal Television, the show's producer, did not result in a renewal. Queen Latifah, who also served as an executive producer, reportedly made concessions to reduce the show's budget to improve its renewal chances. However, as per reports, factors such as declining ratings—Season 5 averaged just under 6 million viewers compared to 7.89 million for Season 4—and CBS's crowded 2025-2026 schedule contributed to the cancellation. Universal Television has no plans to shop the series to other networks or streaming platforms, making the cancellation final. Where to Watch The Equalizer All five seasons of The Equalizer are available to stream on Paramount+, with episodes also available for purchase on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Fans can revisit Robyn McCall's journey or catch up on missed episodes. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
