Punk legend Patti Smith and longtime friend photographer Lynn Goldsmith, who shot Smith’s iconic “Easter” album cover, are celebrating a nearly five decade collaboration in a new book. “Before Easter After” is a collection of Goldsmith’s photographs of Smith from when they first met in the mid-70s. “She’s my favorite …
Read More »How Paul Rudd acted opposite himself for new Netflix series “Living With Yourself”
Paul Rudd has become one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors over his more than 25-year career. Now, we’re getting a Paul Rudd two-for-one with the new series “Living With Yourself.” The Netflix comedy features Rudd as a man who isn’t in the best place. In the hopes of turning his …
Read More »How ballet dancer Paige Fraser overcame her scoliosis: “Giving up was not an option for me”
In our series, Pushing the Limits, we introduce you to a dance star who has relied on her fierce determination to overcome barriers and achieve greatness. The only thing Paige Fraser ever dreamed of becoming was a ballerina. The dancer has displayed effortless elegance as she performs with Beyoncé, or …
Read More »Amanda Gorman, Inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate, performs her Independence Day poem
In honor of America’s 243rd birthday, “CBS This Morning” asked 21-year-old Amanda Gorman, the inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States, to write a poem commemorating the occasion. Her poem, “Believer’s Hymn for the Republic,” is set to music performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra, which gives one …
Read More »Loudon Wainwright III on living in his father’s shadow and “Surviving Twin”
Loudon Wainwright III grew up with a famous father and when he became a dad himself, watched his own children achieve great success. As it turns out, getting caught in the middle generation has made for some great material. “CBS This Morning” co-host John Dickerson caught up with the man, …
Read More »What happened at Studio 54 is still an “embarrassment” for co
Studio 54 is the one nightclub from the ’70s everyone remembers. For most of his life, though, co-founder Ian Schrager has wanted to forget it. “I don’t have only good memories. I have bittersweet memories. It was an embarrassment to me. It still is,” Schrager told “CBS This Morning: Saturday” …
Read More »Trump’s election motivated “Murphy Brown” reboot, Candice Bergen says
CBS’ reboot of “Murphy Brown,” which featured a groundbreaking portrayal of a career-focused, tough-talking TV journalist in Washington D.C., is one of fall’s most highly anticipated TV shows. But it might not have happened without Donald Trump’s election, according to Candice Bergen, who plays Brown in the original series and …
Read More »Trace Adkins says taking down impostors on social media like playing “whack
Tyler Perry is the latest star to post a video to social media warning fans he’s not giving away cars or asking for money. The Federal Trade Commission said that in 2017, Americans lost more than $3 million to imposter scams and they filed nearly 350,000 complaints. Perry’s message was …
Read More »“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” François Clemmons’ letter to his younger self
For more than three decades, Fred Rogers entertained and educated children with his popular TV program, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” His legacy is documented in the new film, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” One of those neighbors was Officer Clemmons. François Clemmons broke ground by becoming one of the first African-Americans …
Read More »The legacy of storytelling in African
The legacy of storytelling in the African-American community is rich and historic. In recognition of Black History Month, we hear from leading voices about the impact of stories through history, as well as the personal experiences that inspired them. Jacqueline Woodson, author of “Brown Girl Dreaming” “I think the first …
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