Netflix reveals star-studded cast for “Green Eggs and Ham”

Netflix apparently really loves green eggs and ham. The streaming service released a trailer for a 13-episode animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ beloved book “Green Eggs and Ham” will arrive in Fall 2019 — and it has a star-studded cast. Ellen Degeneres is producing the series, which will star Adam Devine as the voice of Sam I Am and Michael Douglas…

Dionne Warwick: A singular voice

In a recording studio in 1966, a classic came to life. With Hal David’s words, Burt Bachrach’s music, and Dionne Warwick’s voice, “I Say a Little Prayer” would go from a work in progress to a pop standard. Dionne Warwick – I Say A Little Prayer – Live – 1967 by 24 TV on YouTube “When I go to be…

Melissa McCarthy on playing a literary grifter

At the Iliad Bookshop in North Hollywood, California, you can find just about anything, including on this day actress Melissa McCarthy. She was buying actual books, with actual pages. (Tablets aren’t her thing.) “Every weekend, we try to go to a bookstore,” she said. “Yeah, my husband’s really good at it. I don’t know, I need a real book, I…

Disney reveals first look at “Frozen 2”

The Ice Queen is back. A teaser trailer for Disney’s “Frozen 2” was released on Wednesday, and Elsa seems as powerful and determined as ever. Little is known about the plot for the second movie, but the dramatic trailer begins with Elsa trying to jump through waves in the ocean, using her freezing powers to battle the sea. The rest of…

Paul Volcker calls out Trump on trade and taxes

How global trade has changed under Trump Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker says he’s so concerned about the divisive messages coming from the White House that it’s a relief to hear a conciliatory tone, even from overseas. “It sounds terrible, but I respond more favorably to what the president of China is saying then the president of the United…

Astronaut Mark Kelly announces Senate bid

Astronaut Mark Kelly is setting his eyes on a new frontier: the United States Senate. In a four-minute-long video released Tuesday morning, Kelly announced that his “next mission” is to run for Arizona’s Senate seat formerly occupied by the late Sen. John McCain. “I care about people, I care about the state of Arizona, I care about this nation so because…

The Takeout: A CBS News original political podcast

“The Takeout” is a weekly podcast about politics, policy and pop culture hosted by CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett. Listeners can expect context and analysis of the week’s political news in a casual format that allows for expanded conversation with a newsmaker. Each episode is recorded over a meal at a Washington, D.C. restaurant.  Blair Guild Takeout…

Disney drops teaser video for “Aladdin” reboot showing Genie

Disney granted fans a sneak peek Sunday night at its upcoming live-action “Aladdin” movie during commercial break for the 61st annual Grammy Awards. The 1-minute video teaser, which was also uploaded to YouTube, includes a look at Will Smith as Genie. Jafar, played by Marwan Kenzari, says, “Bring me the lamp,” which sends Aladdin, played by Mena Massoud, on his…

Dolly Parton: Making the most of everything

We’ve all been singing along with Dolly Parton for decades. But if you want to know the truth about her, know this: She works way more than just 9 to 5. Even with a half-century of music behind her, the glitzy, big-haired queen of country glamour is still at it 24/7, still writing her a legacy one song at a…

Electric Lady Studios: The “House That Hendrix Built”

Electric Lady is the house that Hendrix built. Through a discreet doorway in New York’s Greenwich Village, you slip into what seems like a psychedelic spaceship – a musician’s Shangri-La. Electric Lady studios in New York City. CBS News On any given day, in its four studios, you could catch Lucius laying down a track – or The Black Keys’…

Spike Lee on “BlacKkKlansman,” awards, and an artist’s validation

Imagine Spike Lee’s pleasure last month, when he and his latest film, “BlacKkKlansman,” got six Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture. Actually you don’t have to imagine it… “We all got up early to watch it,” he told correspondent Leslsey Stahl. “And so my son, Jackson – we didn’t even know he’s doin’ it – videotaped on his iPhone. Now,…

Preview: Oscar-nominee Spike Lee doesn’t need awards to validate his work

The filmmaker talks about being nominated for the Best Director Academy Award for the first time, for “BlacKkKlansman.” CBS News Academy Award-nominee Spike Lee does not need awards to validate his work, he tells Lesley Stahl in an interview for CBS’ “Sunday Morning,” to be broadcast Feb. 10. Lee, whose film “BlacKkKlansman” earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture,…

John Dingell, congressional giant, dies at 92

John Dingell, the Democratic congressman who represented Michigan for 59 years until he retired in 2015 as the longest-serving member of Congress in history, has died, his wife, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, confirmed. He was 92.”It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John David Dingell, Jr., former Michigan congressman and longest-serving member of the United…

Earth could be headed for warmest period on record

2018 was 4th hottest year on record New data confirms last year was one of the warmest ever recorded, and British meteorologists are predicting the next five years will be even hotter than 2018. The U.S. government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said 2018’s average global temperature was 58.42 degrees Fahrenheit, or 14.69 Celsius. That’s 1.42 degrees (0.79 Celsius) warmer than…

2019 Grammys: How to stream online or watch on TV

Fifteen-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys will host the 61st annual Grammys on Sunday, Feb. 10. It will be her first time emceeing music’s biggest night, broadcasting live on CBS from Los Angeles, and notably she’ll be the first woman to do so in more than a decade.Drake and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominations in the biggest categories, both earning nods for record, album…

“The Wonder Years” child stars reunite with sweet photos

Thirty-one years after the hit show “The Wonder Years” premiered on television, the child stars Fred Savage, Danica McKellar and Josh Saviano reunited with cute photos. Even after all this time, it seems the crew is still getting by with a little help from their friends. Saviano first posted a photo of the former cast members grinning on Twitter and…

Liam Neeson under fire for comments on race and revenge

Actor Liam Neeson says he is ashamed to admit he had violent thoughts about killing a black person after learning that someone close to him had been raped.In an interview published Monday, Neeson said that after being told the attacker was black, he “went up and down areas with a cosh” (a heavy stick or truncheon) hoping a black person…

Cory Booker launches 2020 presidential campaign

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker is joining the 2020 Democratic presidential contest, announcing his campaign on Friday with a tweet and an emailed video to supporters. Booker is the second African American candidate to join the fray, following California Sen. Kamala Harris’ entry last week, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. “We are better when we help each other,” he said….