As R.E.M. threatens legal action to stop President Donald Trump from playing its classic hit songs at campaign rallies, the iconic band joins other musicians who have objected to their work serving as backdrops for politicians. Legal experts say artists do have a say in how their music is used, …
Read More »Steve McQueen’s famous “Bullitt” Mustang will hit the auction block
The famous muscle car that Steve McQueen, the “King of Cool,” drove in the classic 1968 movie “Bullitt” gave birth to the modern-day car chase scene. The 1968 Mustang GT became a legend — especially after it disappeared for decades. Now, it’s resurfaced in Kissimmee, Florida, and is up for …
Read More »Times Square Ball drop: Everything you need to know about the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball
The glittering New Year’s Eve ball will drop at midnight to ring in the new year. The ball has become a symbol of the year to come — but few know the history and the details surrounding the shining icon. The 2020 Times Square New Year’s Eve ball is 11,875 pounds The …
Read More »Twitter’s 2019 trends: What was most popular on Twitter this year? Donald Trump, BTS, the World Record Egg and more
President Donald Trump, Neymar, BTS and the face with tears of joy emoji 😂 have one thing in common: They were each the most tweeted-about in their respective categories in 2019. Twitter has just released a roundup of what was most popular in the Twittersphere this year. It won’t come …
Read More »Toys ‘R’ Us reopening at mall in New Jersey today; just in time for Black Friday
Toys R Us is back in time for the holiday shopping season. More than a year after the retailer’s liquidation, the toy chain on Wednesday opened its first post-bankruptcy store in an upscale mall in Paramus, New Jersey. A second store will open in Houston next week, with another eight …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick workout: Colin Kaepernick snubs NFL workout location, hosts own event
Colin Kaepernick abruptly changed the location of his planned NFL workout Saturday afternoon, moving the event to a facility roughly 60 miles away just half an hour before it was expected to begin. In a statement after the workout, the free agent quarterback slammed the NFL for a lack of …
Read More »David Chang talks new Netflix show, why it’s “foolish to want to be remembered when you die”
Award-winning chef David Chang doesn’t want to be remembered when he dies. The founder of the acclaimed Momofuku restaurant group told “CBS This Morning” Tuesday if he’s successful, people won’t remember him. “I think it’s incredibly foolish to want to be remembered when you die,” said Chang, who hosts a …
Read More »James Corden offers emotional rebuttal against Bill Maher’s calls for fat
James Corden is fighting back against Bill Maher’s pleas for fat-shaming to “make a comeback.” The “Late Late Show” host issued an emotional rebuttal in a segment on his show in which he shared his personal experiences. Maher, who hosts HBO’s “Real Time,” discussed obesity on his show last week. …
Read More »Jaden Jefferson, Toledo, Ohio’s 11
In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi introduces us to a reporter who’s not afraid to ask the tough questions and make sure every voice is …
Read More »A$AP Rocky charged with assault in Sweden today and will face trial over Stockholm fight
American rapper A$AP Rocky has been charged with assault in Sweden and will face trial over a street fight in Stockholm. The recording artist from New York, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, who has gained support from other prominent artists and U.S. politicians, claims he acted in self-defense and …
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