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When Charlene Kaye first posted her Taylor Swift parody, she was so terrified of fan backlash that she only shared it on her Instagram close friends story.  “That is how afraid I was of the Swifties coming to murder me,” she said. Now, the classically trained musician-turned-comedian has millions of views for her viral interpretations…

Even if you’re not a regular “Family Guy” viewer, you’ve probably heard the show’s iconic theme song. The song is largely the creation of Seth MacFarlane, whose love of animation may only be rivaled by his love for big, jazzy tunes. In fact, he’s even got a semi-regular gig at the Vibrato Grill Jazz Club…

Audra McDonald reflects on playing Mama Rose in “Gypsy” – CBS News Watch CBS News Already the most Tony-nominated actor of all time, Audra McDonald could become the winningest performer ever if she takes home her seventh Tony Award this Sunday for her role as Mama Rose. She spoke to Gayle King about her journey….

Jonathan Joss, who voiced the role of John Redcorn in the animated TV show “King of the Hill,” died Sunday after he was shot and killed at a home in San Antonio, Texas, police confirmed to CBS News. He was 55. San Antonio police officers were called to a report of a shooting in progress…

Brian Tyree Henry receives top honor at Gotham TV Awards for “Dope Thief” – CBS News Watch CBS News Brian Tyree Henry joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his role in “Dope Thief,” which earned him the Performer Tribute at the Gotham Television Awards. Henry is also nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance and serves as executive…

Devin Harjes, the actor who appeared in the TV shows “Boardwalk Empire” and “Manifest,” has died due to complications from a battle with cancer, his representative confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. He was 41. Harjes was diagnosed with cancer last winter, according to this rep, David Williams. He died Tuesday morning after being hospitalized…

Seems that there is always a lot going on behind the walls of the White House where truth can often be stranger than fiction. But fiction can be pretty compelling, too. In the new novel “The First Gentleman” (to be published June 2 by Little, Brown & Co.), the commander in chief is a woman,…

Fans turn out for estate sale at home of Tom Petty – CBS News Watch CBS News Hundreds of rock and roll fans turned out this weekend for an estate sale at the Malibu, California, home of the late Tom Petty, who died of an overdose in 2017. Be the first to know Get browser…

Saturday Sessions: OK Go performs “A Stone Only Rolls Downhill” – CBS News Watch CBS News For 20 years, the band OK Go has been known for their elaborate music videos. Their latest video for “Love,” a mirror-themed masterpiece, was released last month, along with the band’s fifth studio album, “And The Adjacent Possible.” From…

Loretta Swit, who played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series “M*A*S*H,” has died, a representative for her confirmed to CBS News. She was 87. Swit died at her home in New York City, her rep, B. Harlan Boll, said in a statement to CBS News on Friday. She was believed to have died of…

Son on Todd and Julie Chrisley talks about parent’s homecoming after President Trump’s pardon – CBS News Watch CBS News Chase Chrisley, the son of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, spoke with “Entertainment Tonight” co-host Kevin Frazier about his parents’ presidential pardon and homecoming. The couple was convicted of bank fraud and tax…

The 2025 Tony Awards, Broadway’s biggest night, will cap a season with the highest-grossing box office total in history.  In addition, many of the performers nominated this year highlight a number of firsts in acting categories. Here’s a look at a few performers blazing new trails at the Tonys.  Tony Award nominees making history Daniel…

Inside “Purpose” with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and LaTanya Richardson Jackson – CBS News Watch CBS News Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and LaTanya Richardson Jackson join “CBS Mornings” to discuss “Purpose,” a six-time Tony-nominated drama about an influential family unraveling during a snowstorm. Richardson Jackson is nominated for Best Lead Actress for her role as matriarch Claudine. Be the…

Cassie Ventura on alleged Diddy abuse Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers to question Cassie Ventura after emotional testimony 03:27 R&B singer Cassie Ventura, the ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs, gave birth to her third child two weeks after serving as a key witness for the prosecution in the hip-hop mogul’s sex trafficking trial.  Deonte Nash, Combs’…

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and earned a Grammy Award for producing “Weird Al ” Yankovic’s debut album, has died. He was 77. Derringer died Monday in Ormond Beach, Florida, according…

Washington — President Trump said he would pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison for charges that include bank fraud and tax evasion, in an emotional call with their children on Tuesday.  “Your parents are going to be free and clean. I hope we can do it by tomorrow,” Mr….

Highlights from the American Music Awards Billie Eilish wins big at the 2025 American Music Awards 03:18 The 2025 American Music Awards, celebrating the past year in music, honored some of the biggest stars in music on Monday night in Las Vegas. The ceremony, which is the largest fan-voted award show, was hosted by Jennifer…

The 2025 American Music Awards, billed as the largest fan-voted awards show, honored some of the most popular artists in the industry on Monday in Las Vegas. Kendrick Lamar, a three-time AMA winner, earned the most nominations this year with 10. Lamar will be competing in top categories such as artist of the year, album…

Kendrick Lamar most nominated 2025 AMA artist Kendrick Lamar most nominated artist at 2025 American Music Awards 03:34 The 2025 American Music Awards are set for Monday in Las Vegas. Following a two-year hiatus, the award show will be broadcast live from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas luxury resort on Memorial Day.  The AMAs will honor…

Movie studios hoping big Memorial Day weekend numbers signal successful summer – CBS News Watch CBS News People are flocking to the movies on Memorial Day weekend. Studios are hoping its a sign of a successful summer. Elise Preston reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive…

Extended interview: Anne Tyler – CBS News Watch CBS News In this web exclusive, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of such books as “Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant,” “The Accidental Tourist,” “Breathing Lessons,” and “A Spool of Blue Thread,” talks with “Sunday Morning” national correspondent Robert Costa about her latest novel, “Three Days in June,” and…

French authorities believe arson may have played a role in a power outage Saturday in southeast France that threatened to jeopardize the Cannes Film Festival’s closing celebrations, including the much-anticipated Palme d’Or ceremony. Power was restored hours before the ceremony, around 3 p.m. local time, as music began blasting again from beachfront speakers. The end of…

Conductor John Mauceri is no stranger to health struggles. He was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2017, then chronic lymphocytic leukemia and interstitial lung disease in 2019. Medication treated the conditions and sent the cancer into remission, but he has remained on the lookout for recurrence.  In December 2024, Mauceri, then 78, contracted COVID-19. He…

Billy Joel has canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent health diagnosis. The iconic singer announced Friday he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, which has been exacerbated by recent performances, leading to problems with his hearing, vision and balance. “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our…

Paris — After a month-long trial, the ten people accused of robbing billionaire celebrity Kim Kardashian were given the last word in the final session of their trial on Friday before the jury retired to consider its verdict. The man accused of being the brains behind the $10 million jewelry heist in 2016 offered “a…

Being green’s not easy, nor is the path to a diploma. Kermit the Frog, slated to speak at the University of Maryland’s commencement ceremony Thursday evening, joined “CBS Mornings” to preview his address with alum Gayle King. “I’m excited to finally get up there and start speaking, but until that happens, I’ll probably have some…

Simon Pegg and Pom Klementieff are both saying goodbye to the “Mission: Impossible” franchise. They appeared on “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday to promote the latest film “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” which hits theaters this Friday. Pegg, who has been with the franchise for two decades, reprises his role as tech specialist Benji Dunn,…

Hollywood spy techniques aren’t entirely fiction, according to former CIA chief of disguise Jonna Mendez. During an interview on “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday, Mendez said some of the high-tech espionage depicted in the Tom Cruise action series “Mission Impossible” using masks that allow characters to dramatically peel off realistic facial disguises has real-world parallels. “The…

When Annie Tammearu, also known as Mother Soki, created the song “Rivet Gun” in her humble apartment in Minneapolis, she never expected that Grammy award-winning pop star Ellie Goulding would take notice. “It’s crazy because my sister and I used to watch her music videos all the time,” said Mother Soki. “I feel very honored…

George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on “Cheers,” has died, a family representative told CBS News. He was 76. Wendt, a Chicago native and the uncle of actor Jason Sudeikis, died peacefully in his sleep at home early Tuesday morning, according to his family. George Wendt, at right,…

Hayley Atwell says working in 40 degrees below zero temperatures in the Arctic was just part of the job for “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” but nothing prepared her for the moment a polar bear wandered onto the set. “We were so far north that the Northern Lights were below us,” Atwell said.  The set…

Henry Czerny describes himself as “the bread in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ sandwich,” present at the franchise’s beginnings in 1996 and now returning for what may be its conclusion. The Canadian actor reprises his role as CIA director Eugene Kittridge in “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” a character he calls morally ambiguous by design. “If…

Researchers say Harvard’s Magna Carta copy is one of seven originals – CBS News Watch CBS News British researchers have determined that what was believed to be a copy of the 1300 Magna Carta at Harvard’s law school collection isn’t a copy at all, but one of just seven originals known to exist. Be the…

Saturday Sessions: Jensen McRae performs “Praying for Your Downfall” – CBS News Watch CBS News Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC’s Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live…

Saturday Sessions: Jensen McRae performs “Let Me Be Wrong” – CBS News Watch CBS News Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC’s Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live…

Saturday Sessions: Jensen McRae performs “I Don’t Do Drugs” – CBS News Watch CBS News Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC’s Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live…

“Death Becomes Her” hits a high note on Broadway with 10 Tony nominations – CBS News Watch CBS News With 10 Tony nominations including for best original score, “Death Becomes Her” is earning praise for its music by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live…

Bruce Springsteen gave his latest stinging criticism of President Trump and his administration, calling them “treasonous” and “incompetent” to kick off the first show of his British tour this week. The president responded in a Truth Social post that included criticism of the rocker’s skin and telling him to “keep his mouth shut” until returning…

  Updated 2m ago What are “freak offs”? On Wednesday, Ventura gave explicit details about so-called “freak offs.” She said Combs would direct her and a male escort to perform sex acts.  At one point, a text she sent Combs was displayed. It said, “Nothing good comes out of FO’s anymore. You treat me like…

“I just want to be uncontrollable,” Ventura wrote in a message to Combs.  The defense then began reviewing how Ventura met Combs through a producer, and started to detail how the sexual history between the two began.  Ventura giggled on the stand as she read a 2007 message she wrote before the message was read…

As federal prosecutors called witnesses to the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial, his ex-girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie Ventura, continued her testimony Wednesday inside the New York City courthouse as the trial entered its second day.  Ventura is a critical witness in the prosecution’s case against Combs, who has been accused of sexually…

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re taking a look back at how unfair representation in early Hollywood led to the creation of one of the first Chinese American film studios in the country. Frustrations with “one-dimensional,” “demeaning” characters Sandy Lee can trace her family’s history in America back to the…

  Updated 11m ago Key moments from Ventura’s first day of testimony Ventura is a critical witness in the prosecution’s case against Combs, who has been accused of sexually assaulting, trafficking and exploiting women for decades until his arrest on multiple charges last September. The music mogul could receive a lifetime prison sentence if convicted on all of…

Jillian Shriner, a true crime author and the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges stemming from a chaotic series of events in Eagle Rock that ended up with her hospitalization after she was shot by police in April.  She pleaded not guilty to discharge of a firearm with gross…

Paris — Kim Kardashian took the witness stand Tuesday in the trial over the 2016 armed robbery in which a masked gang made off with $10 million worth of her jewelry as she visited the French capital. Kardashian testified that one member of the gang pulled her to him while she was in just a bathrobe. “I…

Tory Lanez attacked in prison while serving time for shooting Megan Thee Stallion Tory Lanez attacked in prison while serving time for shooting Megan Thee Stallion 00:25 Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after he was attacked at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, where he is serving his 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion…

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial is expected to get underway after the jury is sworn in Monday in New York City.  The hip-hop mogul is accused of running a criminal enterprise since at least 2004 that manipulated women into participating in commercial sex acts with him, and sometimes male sex workers, during what…

Extended interview: Barry Diller – CBS News Watch CBS News In his new book, “Who Knew,” former television, film and media executive Barry Diller writes of his remarkable business career, while also revealing the sexuality that he kept secret from an early age. In this web exclusive, Diller sits down with correspondent Tracy Smith to…

How Jeffrey Seller became one of Broadway’s biggest producers – CBS News Watch CBS News Jeffrey Seller grew up an outsider, but with his talent, passion and perseverance, he became the ultimate Broadway insider. In his new memoir “Theater Kid,” Seller talks about producing some of the biggest musicals of the modern era, including “Hamilton.”…

Simon & Schuster We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. TV, film and media executive Barry Diller spent a decade at ABC, where he helped popularize the made-for-TV “Movie of the Week.” In his new memoir, “Who Knew” (to be published on May 20 by Simon & Schuster), Diller…

Music superstar Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed in the ongoing legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over allegations surrounding the making of their 2024 film “It Ends with Us.”  A spokesperson for Swift confirmed the subpoena in a statement to CBS News Friday, saying that it “is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw…

The season 2 finale of “Tracker” is just days away, and the star of the hit CBS series, Justin Hartley, advises fans to get ready for a shocking, yet satisfying episode on Sunday. “We drop a bomb,” teased Hartley, who plays protagonist Colter Shaw, during an interview with “CBS Mornings” on Friday. Shaw is a…

Lovie Simone stars in Netflix’s bold new adaptation of Judy Blume’s “Forever” – CBS News Watch CBS News Actor Lovie Simone discusses her lead role in “Forever,” a new Netflix series exploring teenage romance and self-discovery in 2018 Los Angeles. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive…

Trump pushes for tariffs on international film shoots – CBS News Watch CBS News As more major films are shot overseas, President Trump proposes a 100% tariff on internationally produced movies. Industry expert Alexis Alexanian joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to break down the potential impact. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking…

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky once again stole the show at the Met Gala with tons of news-making moments. The power couple is expecting their third child, the rapper A$AP Rocky confirmed. “It feels amazing, you know,” A$AP Rocky, gala co-chair, told reporters who congratulated him Monday after outlets reported the couple was expecting their third child. “It’s…

Actor Michael Pitt, known for his TV roles on “Boardwalk Empire” and “Dawson’s Creek,” is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, choking her, and attacking her with a cinder block and a piece of lumber at his New York City home, according to a grand jury indictment. Pitt, 44, whose lawyers denied the allegations, was…

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul accused of sexually assaulting, trafficking and otherwise exploiting women in recurring incidents over multiple decades, is standing trial in New York City this month. Jury selection began Monday, and opening statements are scheduled to follow on May 12. Combs, 55, faces multiple charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy….

Tinx on debut novel “Hotter in the Hamptons” Tinx trades TikTok for the Hamptons in her new novel, “Hotter in the Hamptons” 05:29 Social media star and bestselling author Christina Najjar, known as Tinx, is taking on cancel culture, reinvention and unexpected romance in her new book, “Hotter in the Hamptons,” which was released on…

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage, where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election.  It was Harris’ first time at the benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. In an interview…

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The Met Gala returns tonight in New York City, and we’re counting down with some of the most iconic looks from the best dressed stars, like recent darlings Zendaya and Rihanna and all the way back to the early years. Zendaya’s first and second look, 2024 Met Gala Zendaya attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating…

Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate a bomb at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro. Saturday’s event drew some 2 million fans to Copacabana Beach. Rio de Janeiro’s state police said they had worked with the Justice Ministry…

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit, known around the globe as the Met Gala, will take place on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York City. The Spring 2025 exhibition, titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” will invoke Black creativity, innovation and expression in fashion, culture and style. The dress code of the 2025…

Saturday Sessions: I’m With Her performs “Year After Year” – CBS News Watch CBS News Folk supergroup I’m With Her returns to Saturday Sessions to perform from their sophomore album “Wild and Clear and Blue” seven years after releasing their first album. “Wild and Clear and Blue” will be available next week. Now, from their…

Here Comes The Sun: Kristen Stewart on stardom and a Frank Gehry retrospective – CBS News Watch CBS News Kristen Stewart skyrocketed to fame with the “Twilight” saga. She talks about that journey, her newest role playing Princess Diana, and turning the perils of fame into insight. We also have a story on the enduring…

Here Comes The Sun: A dynamic director and the legacy of Lucy – CBS News Watch CBS News It takes a special kind of screenwriter and director to get audiences laughing at a story of impending planetary doom. Adam McKay did just that with his latest film, “Don’t Look Up.” We also have a story…

Miles off the coast of Oahu’s North Shore, the choppy crystal-blue Pacific waters are home to one of nature’s most misunderstood predators — the Galapagos shark. “CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson recently joined the watermen of Island View Hawaii to confront his lifelong fear of sharks, swimming cage-free among these majestic creatures as part of…

Sean “Diddy” Combs rejected a plea deal offer during the final pre-trial hearing in his sex trafficking and racketeering case in New York City on Thursday. Jury selection is set to begin next week.  What happened in court After asking Combs to confirm he was of sound mind and not on any drugs, District Judge Arun Subramanian…

Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce will reveal nominees for the 2025 Tony Awards for a selection of categories exclusively on “CBS Mornings” on Thursday.  Theater fans can catch some early categories on “CBS Mornings,” airing on CBS and Paramount+, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET. The rest of the nominations will be shared on…

Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick says his recent interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” created “a false narrative” about his relationship with his girlfriend, 24-year-old Jordon Hudson. Belichick, 73, who is now head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, sat down with CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil ahead of the release of his new book,…

Bill Bellamy talks comedy, MTV days, and his “Top Billin’ Comedy Tour” – CBS News Watch CBS News Bill Bellamy, the comedian, actor, and former MTV VJ, joins “CBS Mornings” to reflect on his iconic career, coining the term “booty call,” and bringing laughs to cities across the country with his new comedy tour. Be…

Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner opened up about his harrowing recovery from a near-fatal snowcat accident in an interview on “CBS Mornings” while discussing his new memoir, “My Next Breath.” Renner was crushed by a 14,000-pound snowcat on New Year’s Eve Day 2023, breaking more than 38 bones. Paramedics initially doubted he would survive. “Your body…

Extended Interview: Dodd Darin on his father, Bobby Darin – CBS News Watch CBS News In this web exclusive, Dodd Darin, the son of singer Bobby Darin and actress Sandra Dee, talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about his dad’s ambition, personality, stage presence, and love of standards. He also discusses his parents’ relationship, and what…

A trial over the 2016 heist in which armed robbers tied up reality star Kim Kardashian in her bedroom and stole millions of dollars’ worth of jewelry has begun in Paris. Ten people — nine men and a woman — are on trial on charges of robbery and kidnapping of the media personality and the…

First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden. Salt-N-Pepa, the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status,…

Jiggly Caliente, a beloved drag queen who competed on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and transgender rights activist, has died at the age of 44, her family said in a statement posted on social media Sunday. Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, was going through what her family said was a “serious health setback” over…

Here Comes the Sun: Comedian Billy Eichner and the boll weevil – CBS News Watch CBS News Comedian and actor Billy Eichner sits down with Jonathan Vigliotti to discuss his new film, “Bros.” Then Conor Knighton travels to Enterprise, Alabama, to learn about the boll weevil. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at…

9/10: Here Comes the Sun: Paul Simon and more – CBS News Watch CBS News Actor F. Murray Abraham sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss a career that has spanned six decades. Then, Conor Knighton travels to Illinois to learn more about the history of the “Muffler Men.” “Here Comes the Sun” is a…

Legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert celebrated his 90th birthday last month by taking the stage at Jazz at Lincoln Center with a new iteration of the Tijuana Brass, marking his return to the iconic group format for the first time in 40 years. The milestone performance coincides with the 60th anniversary of his landmark album “Whipped…

Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange, is opening up about her recent battle with breast cancer in a deeply personal interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King. The 71-year-old said she was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in her left breast after doctors discovered two tumors during a delayed mammogram appointment. “I’ve always…

Country superstar Jelly Roll wants to share his message of redemption with others looking for a second chance, but says there’s a roadblock in his way. The 40-year-old told the Tennessee Board of Parole that his criminal record, under his birth name, Jason DeFord, is complicating his ability to travel internationally and perform. On Tuesday,…

Tina Knowles, the mother of global music superstars Beyoncé and Solange, is opening up about her personal relationship with her mother, details about her divorces, her own parenting and the girl group Destiny’s Child. Knowles, a businesswoman, fashion designer and former stylist for Destiny’s Child, is telling her life story in her memoir, “Matriarch,” where…

The mystique of Martin Guitars – CBS News Watch CBS News Since 1833, C.F. Martin & Co., has been crafting Martin guitars, widely regarded as among the finest musical instruments in the world. Anthony Mason takes a musical trip through the decades with C.F. “Chris” Martin, the great-great-great-grandson of the man who started it all…

Monday marked nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio honored the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance. The two-part event, dubbed A Day 2 Remember | A Night 2 Reflect, started at 10 a.m. at Paisley Park in Chanhassen. The public was invited…

Oprah Winfrey has selected “Matriarch,” a memoir by Tina Knowles, as her latest book club pick. The personal memoir details Knowles’ life journey from growing up in segregated Texas to raising music superstars Beyoncé and Solange. During an appearance on “CBS Mornings,” Winfrey praised the memoir for its intimate yet universal appeal. “What you did is…

George Clooney is one of Hollywood’s most well-known silver foxes. But lately, he’s been sporting a new look — one he admits is not exactly his favorite. The 63-year-old actor dyed his hair to star in the Broadway adaptation of “Good Night and Good Luck,” and he knows it’s catching people off guard. Clooney pokes…

All David Hyde Pierce has to do is step out on stage, and he gets applause, even before he launches into the idiotic tongue-twister from “The Pirates of Penzance”: I am the very model of a modern Major-General,I’ve information vegetable, animal, and mineral,I know the kings of England, and I quote the fights historicalFrom Marathon…

Former WWE champion John Cena will take on current champion Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania 41 on Sunday, April 20. Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty Images The most eagerly awaited event on the sports entertainment calendar came to Las Vegas this weekend as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) hosted its 41st WrestleMania event. More…

Game show host Wink Martindale, known for “Tic-Tac-Dough,” “High Rollers” and “Gambit,” has died, according to his official Facebook page. He was 91. “Wink was amazing, funny and talented,” the post on his Facebook page reads. “Truly a LEGEND!” The host, born Winston Martindale, had a 74-year career, according to Nashville Publicity Group, which also…

Katy Perry reacts after Blue Origin flight Katy Perry on singing “What a Wonderful World” in space during Blue Origin flight 01:56 Singer Katy Perry, one of the six women who joined Blue Origin’s historic flight, sang “What a Wonderful World” during part of the approximately 11-minute journey to the edge of space. Perry’s crew…

Journalist E.A. Hanks shared that her father, actor Tom Hanks, and brother, Colin Hanks, were among the first to read her deeply personal new memoir, “The Ten: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road,” which details her childhood with her late mother. “The first thing my dad said is, ‘This is an accurate portrayal…

The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers. In all, 19 films were announced to compete in the 78th edition of the festival, though oftentimes festival organizers add an extra title or two prior to the opening…

“Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane said Thursday that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a rare degenerative condition that causes progressive muscle paralysis.  Dane opened up about his diagnosis in an exclusive statement to People magazine.  “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this…

CBS has lost distribution rights to “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!,” with a Los Angeles court rejecting the network’s bid for a preliminary injunction that would have blocked Sony from taking over.  Sony, which produces the two iconic game shows, filed a complaint in October 2024 alleging that CBS entered into unauthorized licensing agreements. Specifically,…

When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote “The Great Gatsby” at the height of the roaring ’20s, he couldn’t possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for “the great American novel.”  In fact, when Fitzgerald – a St. Paul, Minnesota native whose debut novel “This Side of Paradise” launched him…

Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black,” albums by Miles Davis and Steve Miller Band, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revolutionary musical “Hamilton” are just some of the latest recordings to be added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, to be preserved for future generations. …

Barbie has announced that LeBron James is the first athlete to have a Ken doll. Mattel, the parent company that owns Barbie, released photos of its new doll in the likeness of NBA legend, activist, author and philanthropist LeBron James. LeBron James has become the first athlete to have a Ken doll. Barbie announced the…

A view of Final Four merchandise after the Texas Longhorns defeat the TCU Horned Frogs in the the Elite Eight round of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 31, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. Elaina Eichorn/NCAA Photos via Getty Images The madness has reached its peak! March…

A ball in the bench area during a practice session for the Michigan Wolverines ahead of the Sweet Sixteen in the South Regional of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at State Farm Arena on March 27, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Getty Images The energy is electric, the stakes are sky-high and college basketball’s biggest moment…

Ecco We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In his new memoir, “Change the Recipe: Because You Can’t Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs” (to be published April 22 by Ecco), chef José Andrés, founder of the humanitarian aid organization World Central Kitchen, offers life lessons and teachable…

Two of the Philadelphia Zoo’s oldest residents are new parents Two of the Philadelphia Zoo’s oldest residents are new parents 00:50 A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents. In an announcement Friday, the zoo said it is “overjoyed” at the arrival of the four hatchlings,…

“Price of Admission”: The battle over concert tickets – CBS News Watch CBS News Why are concert tickets so expensive and so frustratingly hard to get? Brook Silva-Braga spent a year talking to artists, fans, scalpers, and executives from Ticketmaster and StubHub in search of answers. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…

Here Comes The Sun: Dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov and Marcel the Shell – CBS News Watch CBS News Dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss his role in “The Cherry Orchard” at Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York. He also voices his opinion on the ongoing war in Ukraine….

Sir Elton John has millions of fans all over the world, but few of them as devoted as a young girl who first heard his music more than 30 years ago. In 1992, Brandi Marie Carlile was a kid living in a single-wide trailer in rural Washington State, and to her, Elton John was everything….

Bruce Springsteen announces collection of new albums Bruce Springsteen announces collection of new albums 00:30 A new Bruce Springsteen album collection coming out this summer will include dozens of “never-before-heard” songs from previously unreleased records. “Tracks II: The Lost Albums” features seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018, a post on Springsteen’s social media says. …

Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist and two-time tech company founder, is set to make history as the first person of Bahamian heritage to travel to space when she joins an all-female Blue Origin crew launching on April 14. Bowe appeared on “CBS Mornings” to discuss her preparation for the historic mission alongside co-host…

Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers. At its 60-minute Nintendo Direct presentation, the company revealed a more vibrant display on the Switch 2, a larger screen and several games that will launch with the…

Val Kilmer, the acclaimed, brooding actor who starred in a string of blockbuster hits in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 65. Kilmer died Tuesday night in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends, his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, said in an email to The Associated Press. Val Kilmer died from pneumonia….

CBS News Los Angeles Live Kim Delaney, an Emmy-winning actor known for her role on “NYPD Blue,” will not face criminal charges in connection with her arrest in Marina Del Rey in an alleged domestic dispute over the weekend. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has declined to filed charges against Delaney and James…

Legendary television actor Richard Chamberlain, known as the king of the miniseries for his roles in “Shogun” and “The Thorn Birds,” has died at the age of 90, his publicist Harlan Boll confirmed to CBS News. The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai’i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy…

Kim Delaney, actress known for “NYPD Blue,” arrested in domestic dispute Kim Delaney, actress known for “NYPD Blue,” arrested in domestic dispute 00:27 Kim Delaney, the actress best known for her role on “NYPD Blue,” has been arrested in connection with a domestic dispute that happened in Marina Del Rey on Saturday. Deputies were called…

The Elite 8 stage of the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament is set to deliver some of the most intense and highly anticipated matchups in this year’s men’s and women’s college basketball season. With teams battling for a coveted spot in the Final Four, fans across the country are gearing up to watch the action…

CBS News Los Angeles Live Kim Delaney, the actress best known for her role on “NYPD Blue,” has been arrested in connection with a domestic dispute that happened in Marina Del Rey on Saturday. Deputies were called to a home in the 14000 block of Marquesas Way at around 9:45 a.m. after learning of a…

President Trump is taking center stage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. “We are going to make a lot of changes,” he said earlier this month, “including the seats, the decor, pretty much everything. It needs a lot of work.” He’s directing many of those changes as the new chairman…

Here Comes The Sun: A Kirsten Dunst exclusive and an artistic provocateur – CBS News Watch CBS News Kirsten Dunst has spent the better part of her life in front of the camera. In a “Here Comes The Sun” exclusive, she discusses freedom from fear and other lessons learned from acting. We also have a…

The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band that helped the underground subculture of the genre to reach mainstream heights, is going on its first North American tour in more than 20 years. The Pistols last went on a North American tour in 2003, when they were joined by original vocalist John Lyndon (formerly Rotten). The…

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order targeting funding for programs at the Smithsonian Institution that contain what he characterizes as “divisive, race-centered ideology” in his latest broadside against a liberalism that has critiqued Western culture and values. The president said in the order that there has been a “concerted and widespread” effort over the past decade to…

The Open Field We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In her new memoir, “I Am Maria: My Reflections and Poems on Heartbreak, Healing, and Finding Your Way Home” (to be published April 1 by The Open Field), Maria Shriver – the daughter of Kennedys, broadcast journalist, and former…

The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor’s Office announced on Thursday. The search for a new host city has been years in the making, with the festival announcing the search in 2023 and several cities, including Boulder, as…

William Shatner, who made history in 2021 as the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering candid advice to Blue Origin’s all-female crew preparing for their own journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere. “You’re on an adventure. You’ve got to embrace it,” Shatner said to Gayle King, who is part of the crew,…

Here Comes The Sun: A candid chat with comedian Amy Poehler, and a restaurant with history – CBS News Watch CBS News Amy Poehler is always funny, but Luke Burbank got a bit of her serious side, too. And Martha Teichner goes to a Savannah restaurant with a rich, complex history. “Here Comes The Sun”…

Actor Ione Skye, known for her breakout role in the 1989 film “Say Anything,” is giving fans a look behind her glamorous but tumultuous Hollywood life in a new memoir titled “Say Everything.” In her memoir, the 54-year-old actress reflects on a journey that began when she was just 15, starring alongside Keanu Reeves in…

When Mike Wallace interviewed Salvador Dalí in 1958, the painter seemed to believe that he might live forever. Asked what he believed would happen to him when he died, the Surrealist replied, “Myself not believe in my death.” “You will not die?” “No, no. Believe in general in death, but in the death of Dalí?…

Paris — French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu is in court in Paris this week, accused of sexually assaulting two women in 2021. A set designer, 34, and an assistant producer, 54, claim the actor grabbed and groped them while filming “Les Volets Verts” (“The Green Shutters”) in Paris in August and September 2021. Taking the stand…

Washington — On a night when half a dozen people made jokes about this being the last-ever Mark Twain Prize, Conan O’Brien made sure the ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ended on a high note. O’Brien accepted the award for lifetime achievement in comedy Sunday night while acknowledging the…

With stars like Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, maybe it’s no wonder “Othello” just became the highest-grossing Broadway play ever, pulling in $2.8 million in a single week. Washington said, “It’s the most excited I’ve been this century. Seriously. I haven’t been this excited about anything I’ve done as I am about this.” That’s saying…

The former editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years, Graydon Carter is a family man, father of five grown children, better known for his signature white hair and urbane elegance, never without a handkerchief – Hermès, he has 30 of them (“This is my greatest luxury,” he says) – chronicler of the privileged set of…

Penguin Press We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In his new memoir, “When the Going Was Good: An Editor’s Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines” (to be published Tuesday by Penguin Press), former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter recounts the glory days of magazine publishing, and…

A rare painting by the street artist Banksy, inspired by the recently deceased Scottish painter Jack Vettriano, sold for nearly 4.3 million pounds ($5.5 million) Tuesday, according to auction house Sotheby’s.  Entitled “Crude Oil (Vettriano)” and sometimes called “Toxic beach,” the painting first revealed by Banksy in 2005 was sold at Sotheby’s in London, from…

For Lindsey Vonn, it was a reluctant farewell – the last run of her stellar career, at the Alpine World Ski Championships in Are, Sweden, in 2019. In the world of alpine skiing, few have been more decorated. She’s won almost every major title, from World Cup Championships to Olympic medals, as the trophy case…

Robert De Niro is playing two rival crime bosses in his latest film, describing it as a technical challenge. The veteran actor explained that the dual role, where he portrays both Frank and Vito in “The Alto Knights,” required precise positioning and careful coordination with cameras on dollies moving around the set. “It’s a technical thing…

A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that Mariah Carey did not steal her perennial megahit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” from other songwriters. Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani granted Carey’s request for summary judgment on Wednesday, giving her and co-writer and co-defendant Walter Afanasieff a victory without going to trial. In 2023,…

Dylan Mulvaney burst onto the scene as a TikTok star, but what made her most famous was controversy. The trans influencer and performer was targeted after appearing in a campaign for Bud Light in 2023. In her new memoir, “Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer,” Mulvaney shares journal entries documenting the first year of her…

Discussion Questions 1. Amy Griffin spent much of her adult life determined to move forward, never letting herself stop to look back. What do you think eventually motivated her to want to revisit her past and then to tell her story? Talk about the courage it takes to confront one’s past—and to share it with…

Senator Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.), at the National Press Club in Washington, March 8, 1996. | DENNIS COOK/AP Photo A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who’d touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. By CBSNews.com senior producer David Morgan. The Associated Press contributed to this gallery. A political moderate,…

Conan O’Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. The late-night host and comedian will preside over the 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, the film academy’s leadership said Monday. “The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,” O’Brien said in…

St. Paul preps for St. Patrick’s Day, and more headlines St. Paul preps for St. Patrick’s Day, and more headlines 05:19 A federal judge dismissed the charges Monday against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the 1939 musical “The Wizard of Oz” after prosecutors…

Debra Messing on playing a mob wife in “The Alto Knights” – CBS News Watch CBS News Emmy-winning actor Debra Messing, best known for “Will & Grace,” takes on a dramatic new role in “The Alto Knights.” She stars as Bobbie Costello, the wife of notorious crime boss Frank Costello, played by Robert De Niro….

Hollywood actors, directors and other creatives are pushing back on the loosening of AI regulations, with more than 420 entertainment industry insiders signing an open letter urging the government to uphold copyright laws that apply to artificial intelligence.  The group, led by actress Natasha Lyonne, also includes Bette Midler, Aubrey Plaza, Ava DuVernay, Paul Simon,…

Warren Zeiders on his rise in country music and new album “Relapse, Lies & Betrayal” – CBS News Watch CBS News At just 25, Warren Zeiders has racked up over three billion global streams and eight million monthly listeners on Spotify. Now, he’s making waves with his new album, “Relapse, Lies & Betrayal.” He joins…

Sarah Snook set the record straight for us: Her last name is pronounced “Snuke” (like nuke), not “Snook” (as in book or took). On Broadway this spring, she’s neither Snuke nor Snook, but 26 completely different people. The 37-year-old Australian is chameleonic in Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” changing accents, wigs, and gender…

Retired Navy Admiral William McRaven was the architect of the mission that tracked down Osama bin Laden. He’s also a bestselling author. Now, McRaven and his daughter, Kelly, have thoughts about children and storytelling: WILLIAM: When I was a boy, my father, an Air Force fighter pilot, would tell me stories before bedtime, making up…

Saturday Sessions: Wilder Woods performs “Love Last” – CBS News Watch CBS News Wilder Woods makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions this week. Wilder Woods is a solo project from singer-songwriter Bear Rinehart, who is best known as the frontman of the Grammy-nominated band “Need to Breathe.” Just last month, Rinehart released “Curioso,” his…

Saturday Sessions: Wilder Woods performs “Be Yourself” – CBS News Watch CBS News Wilder Woods makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions this week. Wilder Woods is a solo project from singer-songwriter Bear Rinehart, who is best known as the frontman of the Grammy-nominated band “Need to Breathe.” Just last month, Rinehart released “Curioso,” his…

Tom Petty’s “Heartbreakers Beach Party” re-emerges after decades in obscurity – CBS News Watch CBS News The long-lost 1983 documentary “Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party,” directed by Oscar-winner Cameron Crowe, was shown only once before disappearing. Now, more than four decades later, fans finally get to see the film that captures the band on the…

Nikki Glaser to host Golden Globes for second consecutive year – CBS News Watch CBS News Nikki Glaser will return to host the Golden Globe Awards for a second year, following her historic debut as the first solo female host. The comedian, praised for her sharp wit, will helm the 83rd annual ceremony airing on…

Actor Jack Quaid stars as a man who can’t feel pain in “Novocaine,” a new action film that opens in theaters Friday. Quaid, known for his role as Hughie in the hit series “The Boys,” plays Nathan Cain, a character with a real but rare medical condition that prevents him from feeling pain. “I often…

Nikki Glaser returning as Golden Globe host Nikki Glaser to host Golden Globes for second consecutive year 01:04 Comedian Nikki Glaser will return to host the Golden Globe Awards for a second consecutive year. Glaser, who made history in January as the first solo female host of the awards show, will helm the 83rd annual…

Actor Uzo Aduba, who stars in the new Netflix murder-mystery series, “The Residence,” is opening up about the role, working with Shonda Rhimes and how her young daughter has been critical to helping her find her inner peace amid a busy life. Aduba plays Cordelia Cupp, the best detective in the world, in “The Residence.”…

Rebecca Wisocky, star of the hit CBS comedy “Ghosts,” recently discussed her character’s surprising heritage revelation and the show’s continued success after being renewed for two more seasons. Wisocky, who plays the ghost of Victorian-era lady Hetty Woodstone, appeared on “CBS Mornings” to talk about a recent episode where her character discovered her Irish heritage…

Oprah Winfrey announced “The Tell” by Amy Griffin as her latest book club selection on Tuesday during an appearance on “CBS Mornings.” Griffin’s memoir explores how keeping secrets can lead to shame and how revealing those secrets can be empowering. The book details Griffin’s experience with childhood sexual abuse by a teacher, trauma she had suppressed…

A columnist who has worked at The Washington Post for four decades resigned on Monday after she said the newspaper’s management decided not to run her commentary critical of owner Jeff Bezos’ new editorial policy. “It breaks my heart to conclude that I must leave,” Ruth Marcus, who has worked at the newspaper since 1984, wrote in…

Remember “Buena Vista Social Club,” the album?  Even if you don’t, now there’s “Buena Vista Social Club,” the musical, an exuberant blast from the past – old Cuban music for a new audience. The Broadway version is a stand-in for the city’s corroded grandeur, and for the studio where, in 1996, a group of old,…

Robert De Niro on playing a crime boss in “The Alto Knights” – CBS News Watch CBS News Robert De Niro talks about his latest movie, “The Alto Knights,” where he plays two rival crime bosses. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn…

Extended interview: John Mulaney on his standup persona – CBS News Watch CBS News In this web exclusive, standup comedian John Mulaney talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his earliest experience learning about jokes; developing his on-stage persona (and why it involves a suit); why he’s happiest writing for other people; and how he approaches…

John Mulaney is a comedy superstar finding the funny in the familiar.  At 42, he already has five highly-rated specials to his name … three primetime Emmys … and a reputation as one of the best stand-up guys in the game. “Now, I don’t know if you’ve been following the news but I’ve been keeping…

Saturday Sessions: Sam Barber performs “Better Year” – CBS News Watch CBS News Singer-songwriter Sam Barber is one of country music’s fastest rising stars. He taught himself how to play the guitar at 16, and two years later he released “Straight and Narrow,” a song he had recorded in his bedroom. The single reached double-platinum…

Saturday Sessions: Sam Barber performs “Straight and Narrow” – CBS News Watch CBS News Singer-songwriter Sam Barber is one of country music’s fastest rising stars. He taught himself how to play the guitar at 16, and two years later he released “Straight and Narrow,” a song he had recorded in his bedroom. The single reached…

New Mexico officials have announced the cause of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, a week after they were found dead at their home in Santa Fe. Hackman died of heart disease, with Alzheimer’s disease as a contributing factor, and Arakawa died several days before him of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, Chief Medical Investigator Dr….

You may think Ringo Starr is more Abbey Road than Music Row, but the iconic Beatles drummer says he’s always had a soft spot for country music. Starr will celebrate his longtime love for the genre alongside country greats like Emmylou Harris and Sheryl Crow at the world-famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville in a new…

Tony Danza on “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” Tony Danza takes on mob boss role in new season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” 05:54 Veteran actor Tony Danza says his current role as a tough-talking character as mob boss Stefano in “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” has allowed him to showcase a side of…

Tan France on stepping into acting with a new role in Hulu’s “Deli Boys” – CBS News Watch CBS News Fashion expert and Emmy-winning “Queer Eye” star Tan France is stepping into acting with his first scripted role in the new Hulu comedy “Deli Boys.” France, who plays a gang leader named Zubair, joins “CBS…

Just off Interstate 94 in Collegeville, Minnesota, is a striking architectural wonder that was brought to life by renowned architect Marcel Breuer: Saint John’s Abbey Church at Saint John’s University. “He was from Hungary, originally studied at the Bauhaus in Germany in the 1920s and 30s, and then when Hitler took over the Bauhaus, he…

Tony Danza takes on mob boss role in new season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” – CBS News Watch CBS News Legendary actor Tony Danza, known for “Who’s the Boss?” and “Taxi,” returns to TV as Queens mob boss Stefano in “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” His character controls business in New York with…

The Oscars paid tribute to Gene Hackman Sunday night, just days after the two-time Academy Award winner, his wife and their dog were found dead in their home in New Mexico.  “Our community lost a giant and I lost a dear friend,” actor Morgan Freeman said of Hackman before an In Memoriam video recognized actors…

Ione Skye reflects on fame, love, and loss in new memoir, “Say Everything” – CBS News Watch CBS News Ione Skye opens up about her Hollywood rise, past relationships with rock stars, and the search for love and identity in her new memoir, “Say Everything.” In an interview with Anthony Mason, she discusses her complicated…

Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton of over 60 years, has died in Nashville, Tennessee, the singer announced on her social media on Monday. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy,” Parton said…

“Anora” won best picture at the Oscars. Here’s a look at some of the night’s big winners. – CBS News Watch CBS News Independent film “Anora” walked away Sunday night with five Academy Awards while Zoe Saldaña made history with her win for actress in a supporting role in “Emilia Pérez.” Entertainment Tonight cohosts Nischelle…

The 2025 Oscars are underway as “Conclave,” “Emilia Pérez,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Wicked” and “The Brutalist” are each looking to turn their multiple nominations into big wins, including for best picture, at the 97th Academy Awards. “Emilia Pérez” had the most nominations this year with 13, including nods for best picture, best director, best writing…

Watch scenes from the films nominated in the category of best picture at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the filmmakers below. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2. 2025 Academy Award nominees for best picture: “Anora,” “The Brutalist,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Conclave,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Emilia Perez,” “I’m…

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa tested negative for carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities in New Mexico announced Friday, after the couple were found dead in their home earlier this week. The cause of death is still under investigation. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza told reporters Friday the “manner and cause of death have not…

Country star Colt Ford doesn’t remember the day he had a life-threatening heart attack.  He and his band performed at Whiskey Row, a venue in Gilbert, Arizona, on April 4, 2024, but Ford told CBS News that he has no memory of the show. He also doesn’t remember the moments after the show, when he…

HOUSTON— Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” according to court records. In November, Drake filed a legal petition in Bexar County, Texas, where San Antonio is located, alleging that iHeartMedia had received illegal payments from Universal Music Group to boost…

Kate Hudson and Brenda Song team up for new Netflix comedy “Running Point” – CBS News Watch CBS News In the new Netflix comedy “Running Point,” Kate Hudson stars as the president of a fictional L.A. basketball team, with Brenda Song as her best friend and advisor. Created by Mindy Kaling and inspired by Lakers…

Kate Hudson on taking the lead in Mindy Kaling’s new comedy, “Running Point” – CBS News Watch CBS News Kate Hudson stars as Isla Gordon, a reformed party girl stepping up to run her family’s pro basketball team in “Running Point,” the latest series from Mindy Kaling. She joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about the…

Rooms have been buzzing with the sound of jazz legend Wynton Marsalis’ smooth trumpet playing for over half a century now.  The world-renowned musician — a nine-time Grammy Award winner and Pulitzer Prize holder — was given his first trumpet at age 6. He began classical training at just 12 years old. At 22, he became…

Michelle Trachtenberg, star of the teen drama series “Gossip Girl” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died at 39 years old, the New York Police Department confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday. She was found at her home in Manhattan, and the death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.   The NYPD said…

Jeff Probst is returning as the face of “Survivor” after 24 years and almost 700 episodes of the groundbreaking television reality competition series, which is preparing to launch its 48th season. “I remember how excited I was,” Probst said of the show’s early days. “We didn’t know it was going to be a hit, but we…

A Missouri woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal charge accusing her of concocting a brazen plot to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and property before a judge halted the mysterious foreclosure sale. During a hearing in front of a Memphis federal judge, Lisa Jeanine Findley pleaded guilty…

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday, her publicist confirmed to CBS…

Tickets for Fyre Festival 2, a second iteration of the infamous Fyre Festival in 2017, are now available for sale to the public after its controversial founder, Billy McFarland, spent time behind bars for fraud related to the original event. Resale ticketing platform Soldout.com on Monday announced that it has started selling tickets to Fyre…

Extended interview: “Survivor” host and showrunner Jeff Probst – CBS News Watch CBS News In this web exclusive, Jeff Probst, the host of the reality series “Survivor” since its debut in 2000, talks with “Sunday Morning” correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti in Fiji about the social experiment in which strangers stranded on an island must work together…

Divide 18 strangers into three “tribes”; drop them on remote islands with little food and no shelter, and have them outwit and outplay one another until the last competitor standing is crowned the winner of a $1 million prize. When the adventure reality game show “Survivor” debuted on CBS in May 2000, nothing like it…

Here Comes the Sun: Arline Geronimus and more – CBS News Watch CBS News Researcher and author Arline Geronimus sits down with Nancy Giles to discuss her book “Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society.” Then, Luke Burbank visits a distillery in Naples, New York, where maple syrup is turned into…

Lynne Marie Stewart, who starred on-screen in productions like “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” died at age 78 on Friday after a quick illness, a spokesperson told CBS News on Saturday. Stewart was born on Dec. 14, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, according to her IMDb page. The 78-year-old actor starred as…

As the year 2000 ushered in the new millennium, boy bands and pop stars dominated the music charts, and the International Space Station welcomed its first crew, while back on Earth, reality TV was forever changed by an inaugural group of castaways on the CBS show “Survivor” — all when more than 70% of Americans…

A Great Big World, the Grammy-winning musical duo of Chad King and Ian Axel, is entering a new chapter as King steps back from performing due to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis while releasing their new EP “Then There Were Sparks.” King, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007, made the difficult decision to stop performing after years…

“The Sims” celebrates 25 years – CBS News Watch CBS News The video game series “The Sims” launched 25 years ago this week. Now, it’s one of the most popular game series in the world, captivating hundreds of millions of players and allowing them to create and control virtual lives. Dana Jacobson visits the games’…

“Morgiane” is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American — but despite its historic significance, the show was only performed for audiences for the first time in 2025. “Morgiane” was the magnum opus of New Orleans-born composer Edmond Dede. The opera, based on themes from “Ali Baba and the 40…

Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo to host 2025 Tony Awards Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo to host 2025 Tony Awards 00:23 Cynthia Erivo, the recently Oscar-nominated actress for her appearance in “Wicked,” will host Broadway’s biggest night at the 2025 Tony Awards in June, the American Theatre Wing and Broadway League announced Wednesday. The awards show is set…

Blake Lively was not alone in her feelings about Justin Baldoni’s alleged conduct while making the film “It Ends with Us,” according to the amended complaint filed Tuesday in New York. The actor alleged that her costar and the film’s director made other women uncomfortable on set and their concerns were documented, the complaint said. The…

A$AP Rocky’s attorney speaks outside Los Angeles courtroom, rapper found not guilty A$AP Rocky’s attorney speaks outside Los Angeles courtroom, rapper found not guilty 02:59 A jury found rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm Tuesday following a nearly month-long trial in Los Angeles.  Screams were heard…

Web Extra: Eric Puchner reads excerpt from “Dream State” – CBS News Watch CBS News In “Dream State,” by Eric Puchner unveils a story of life’s sudden realizations and relationships. In this excerpt, Garrett grapples with his emotions and his unexpected happiness as he watches Cece, whose presence stirs long-forgotten feelings. Be the first to…

Meta has removed over a dozen fraudulent, sexualized images of famous female actors and athletes after a CBS News investigation found a high prevalence of AI-manipulated deepfake images on the company’s Facebook platform.  Dozens of fake, highly sexualized images of the actors Miranda Cosgrove, Jeanette McCurdy, Ariana Grande, Scarlett Johansson and former tennis star Maria…

CBS News Los Angeles Live Famed Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died. She was 77. Paquita, whose real name is Francisca Viveros Barradas, was known for her outgoing personality and bold lyrics.  Singer Paquita la del Barrio performs onstage at Dodger Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Getty…

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon’s “Homeward Bound” to open the show, five-decade “Saturday Night Live” luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic closing to a 50th anniversary special celebrating the sketch institution that was overflowing with famous former cast members, superstar hosts and legendary guests. The 83-year-old…

YouTube TV has reached a deal with Paramount to keep channels like CBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and MTV days after failed negotiations for a new contract had briefly left the future of their streaming alliance in limbo. “We’re happy to share that we’ve reached a deal to continue carrying Paramount channels, including CBS, CBS Sports,…

Here Comes the Sun: Adrien Brody and more – CBS News Watch CBS News Actor Adrien Brody sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss his latest film “The Brutalist.” Then, David Pogue learns about symphony orchestra concerts where a film coincides with a live performance of the music found in the movie. “Here Comes the…

Wendy’s to launch new Frosty flavor next week Wendy’s to launch new Frosty flavor next week 05:09 Wendy’s Frosty’s is a beloved treat — and a new addition to the lineup will combine the familiar frozen dairy dessert with a beloved Girl Scout cookie. Frosty’s have been a staple of the Wendy’s menu since the…

The War and Treaty on their love story and journey in music – CBS News Watch CBS News Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, also known as The War and Treaty, released their highly anticipated album “Plus One” on Valentine’s Day, sharing their love story and personal struggles through powerful music. The couple opens up…