When Spike Lee first told actor John David Washington about his idea for the movie that would become “BlacKkKlansman,” Washington thought he was referring to a well-known Dave Chappelle sketch about a black Klansman. But it was Spike Lee, so he listened. “He sends me the book, I read it, …
Read More »Alfonso Ribeiro sues Fortnite over alleged use of “Carlton dance”
The maker of the popular video game Fortnite faces more lawsuits from celebrities for allegedly using their famous dance moves. “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star Alfonso Ribeiro is suing Fortnite’s creator, Epic Games, over his iconic “Carlton” dance. When Ribeiro created his “Carlton dance” on the set of the …
Read More »“I can’t create that stuff in fiction”: John Grisham talks new Netflix docuseries
When John Grisham wrote his first nonfiction book in 2006 it brought national attention to the murders of two Oklahoma women, the men who were convicted in the killings, and the questions raised over their guilt. Now, it’s getting the Netflix treatment. The six-part documentary series “The Innocent Man” adds …
Read More »CBS News’ John Blackstone, a one
We’re paying tribute to our CBS News correspondent John Blackstone. He’s stepping away from his impressive, Emmy Award-winning career to enjoy more time with his family. He’ll still report occasionally. Blackstone joined CBS News in 1980 as a foreign correspondent. He traveled the world to cover wars and coups, civil …
Read More »Actor Shemar Moore loves “S.W.A.T.” so much it inspired one of his tattoos
Actor Shemar Moore made a name for himself playing Derek Morgan on the CBS series “Criminal Minds.” Moore now stars as Sgt. Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, the leader of a specialized tactical unit in Los Angeles, in the hit CBS show “S.W.A.T.” He told “CBS This Morning” the role meant …
Read More »Danica Patrick talks final race of her career ahead of 2018 Indy 500
Danica Patrick has been living in the fast lane since she was a little girl, making a name for herself racing against the top men in professional motor sports. Her final race will be Sunday at the Indianapolis 500 — the annual event that launched her groundbreaking career. “The greatest …
Read More »Doors from New York City’s famed Chelsea Hotel head to auction
New York City’s storied Chelsea Hotel isn’t famous for its rooms, but for the people who slept inside them. The gritty, sometimes sketchy, establishment housed everyone from writer Mark Twain to painter Jackson Pollock and musician Jimi Hendrix. Next week, some remarkable artifacts from the Chelsea’s heyday are going up …
Read More »ACM Awards: Reba McEntire announces she will host 2018 country music awards show
Country music superstar Reba McEntire will be returning as host of the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards. McEntire, who has hosted the awards show 14 times since the late 1980s, joined “CBS This Morning” to reveal the news and announce the nominees of some of the show’s top categories. …
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