Riverbend announces full lineup for 2019
Watch videos from the name acts announced for the shorter, 2019 festival.
WWE news, rumors: Roman Reigns set for another TV appearance, Arn Anderson departs
WWE producer and legendary co-founding member of the Four Horsemen, Arn Anderson, is no longer employed with the company. PW Insider is reporting that Anderson has left WWE and he was absent from the TV tapings this past week, with the explanation from the organization that he was simply enjoying time off. Pro Wrestling Sheet was first to report the…
Lakers vs. Rockets further highlights Scott Foster’s issues with James Harden, Chris Paul
Rockets vs. Lakers was a solid Thursday night game that was ultimately marred by questionable officiating. The Lakers came out on top 111-106, but the game prompted the Rockets’ James Harden to suggest that Scott Foster should stop officiating Rockets games due to him making it personal in the game. Indeed, there’s palpable animosity between Foster and the Rockets, and…
James DeGale vs. Chris Eubank Jr. fight prediction, card, Showtime boxing start time, live stream
It has often been said that desperate times call for desperate measures. When a pair of exciting and brash British super middleweights square off on Saturday in London (Showtime, 3:45 p.m. ET) — with both badly in need of a win to retain their viability in the 168-pound title picture — one can expect that same level of desperation to…
Patriots’ Devin McCourty says he will return for 2019 season despite hinting at retirement
Before winning a third Super Bowl with the New England Patriots in February, veteran safety Devin McCourty openly contemplated retirement following the 2018 season. The 31-year-old Pro Bowler’s twin brother, Jason, was reportedly considering the same thing in the lead-up to Super Bowl LIII, which the McCourtys won together. Now, however, it appears at least one of the brothers has…
Ocasio-Cortez responds to Twitter trolls – and NYC billboard
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doesn’t let critics get to her – whether they’re hiding behind a computer screen or trolling her in public. Ocasio-Cortez hit back at both Twitter trolls and a critical billboard this week, and it appears she is letting their judgements bounce right off of her. During an appearance on Showtime’s “Desus and Mero” talkshow, Ocasio-Cortez was asked about…
HBO to air controversial Michael Jackson documentary despite lawsuit
HBO is sticking with its plan to air a controversial Michael Jackson documentary next month, despite a new lawsuit filed by the late singer’s estate. “Leaving Neverland” focuses on two men who say Jackson molested them when they were boys. In a statement, an attorney for Jackson’s estate called the movie a “one-sided marathon of unvetted propaganda to shamelessly exploit…
Nestle pulls ads from YouTube over videos of minors
YouTube bans dangerous prank videos Food giant Nestle is among the companies yanking ads from YouTube after a blogger detailed what he called “a wormhole into a soft-core pedophilia ring” on Google’s video site. “All Nestle companies in the U.S. have paused advertising on YouTube,” a spokesperson for the food company told CBS MoneyWatch. YouTube users who clicked on videos…
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…
Tennessee Aquarium: building a home for the new Tree Monitor
Watch a time lapse of crews building the home for a new Tree Monitor
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…
Chattanooga Zoo adding a Giant Anteater exhibit
The zoo plans to begin a breeding program here in Chattanooga.
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…
