Oprah chooses "Wellness: A novel" by Nathan Hill as new book club pick

"Wellness: A novel" is Hill's second novel, following the success of his earlier work, "The Nix," released in 2016.

• Sep 19, 2023

New novel satirizes Texas politics

Politics can be a dirty business -- and nowhere may that be truer than in the Texas Statehouse. The new novel "Mr. Texas" takes aim at just that -- with a satirical look at the king-makers and power brokers in the Lone Star State. Author Lawrence Wright joins CBS News to discuss what went into writing the book.

• Sep 18, 2023

Halle Berry criticizes Drake for using image of her for single cover: "Not cool"

A social media user asked Berry how she felt about Drake using an image of her at the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards as promo art for his new single.

• Sep 18, 2023

"Barbie" nearly in top 10 highest grossing films in U.S.

All of the films among the top 20 highest-grossing domestically are directed by men – except "Barbie," making it the highest-grossing film directed by a woman ever.

• Sep 18, 2023

U.K. police say sex assault claim lodged against comedian Russell Brand

British news outlets reported claims of rape and abuse by 4 women against the actor and comedian, and now police say they've received a report.

• Sep 18, 2023

BET co-founder says writing new memoir helped her heal

Johnson and her then-husband Robert Johnson made history in 1980 when they launched BET.

• Sep 18, 2023

Hasan Minhaj questioned over act's honesty

Hasan Minhaj's act often includes experiences he says he's faced as an Asian American and Muslim American, but the comedian tells the New Yorker many of those stories either didn't happen to him or were embellished. Clare Malone, the staff writer for the New Yorker who spoke with Minhaj, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.

• Sep 18, 2023

Max Greenfield: Why reading aloud is a skill

Actor and author Max Greenfield joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "I Don't Want to Read This Book Aloud." Inspired by his own experiences as a reluctant reader, his book explores the horrors of reading aloud and inspires kids to face their fear of reading.

• Sep 18, 2023

Sheila Johnson says new book helped her heal

Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-founder of BET Sheila Johnson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book, "Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph." She shares how she overcame self-doubt, fears of failiure, and what she describes as a painful, toxic marriage. Johnson now runs an award-winning luxury hospitality company and is the only Black female co-owner of three professional sports teams.

• Sep 18, 2023

Anderson Cooper on his new book "Astor"

"60 Minutes" correspondent Anderson Cooper joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune."

• Sep 18, 2023

Jann Wenner faces backlash over comments

Jann Wenner's comments about Black and female musicians have him out at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's board of directors. Vlad Duthiers shows us what he said and why he is facing such significant backlash.

• Sep 18, 2023

Russell Brand makes first public appearance since sex assault allegations

"There are obviously some things that I absolutely cannot talk about," the 48-year-old comedian told the audience at his sold-out show on Saturday.

• Sep 17, 2023

Billy Miller, "The Young and the Restless" actor, dies at 43

Miller died on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas, just two days before what would have been his 44th birthday.

• Sep 17, 2023

Drew Barrymore says talk show will not return until "strike is over"

"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore wrote on Instagram.

• Sep 17, 2023

The alchemy of Carlos Santana

The guitar legend, subject of a new documentary, "Carlos," talks about his art; his spirituality; making music with drummer Cindy Blackman, his wife of 13 years; and why he's not interested in becoming "a ghost on a jukebox."

• Sep 17, 2023

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