Nicki Minaj brings a Pope-alike as her red carpet date
Rapper Nicki Minaj walked the red carpet with an older man dressed up like the Pope, leading up to her performance later in the show
Awards Season
Grammys 2012: Fashion statements for good and bad
Grammy winner Adele also emerged victorious on the fashion front; other stars were not so lucky
NBR Awards name "Zero Dark Thirty" best film
National Board of Review also lauded Kathryn Bigelow as best director for the film, and Jessica Chastain as best actress
15 documentaries make Oscar shortlist
Non-fiction features eligible for Academy Award are named, including "Searching for Sugar Man," "Bully," "The House I Live In"
Grammy nominations concert comes to Nashville
Two-time Grammy winner LL Cool J and six-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift are co-hosting the hour-long concert to air live Wednesday on CBS
Taylor Swift to co-host Grammy nominations event
Singer will launch the "Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" with longtime host LL Cool J
Oscar honors filmmakers Pennebaker, Katzenberg
Hollywood's biggest stars praise movie industry groundbreakers at Governors Awards, including stuntman-director Hal Needham, AFI founder George Stevens, Jr.
Producers Guild Awards nominees announced
Producers for "Downton Abbey," "Breaking Bad" and "Mad Men" are among the drama category nominees
Independent Spirit Awards nominations: "Moonrise Kingdom" and "Silver Linings Playbook" in the lead
The Spirit Awards nominees were announced on Tuesday in Los Angeles by Anna Kendrick, Zoe Saldana and Common
Gotham Film Awards 2012 winners
"Beasts of the Southern Wild," "Moonrise Kingdom" and Jared Leto took home awards at the 22nd annual event
Soul Train Awards 2012 honor New Edition, Beyonce
The 25th awards gala featured performances by Stevie Wonder, 2 Chainz, John Legend, Keyshia Cole and more
The 2012 Soul Train Awards to premiere Sunday
Star-studded gala features performances by Ne-Yo, Keyshia Cole, New Edition and Stevie Wonder
International Emmys honor Alan Alda, Norman Lear
TV veterans received Special Founders Awards on Monday night in New York
2012 American Music Awards peppered with classic video clips
Scattered throughout the three-hour ceremony were short video clips from 40 years of AMA awards
2012 AMAs: A big night for Justin Bieber
Usher opened the ceremony in Los Angeles in a swirl of smoke and green lasers
2012 AMAs open with Usher, close with PSY
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Stevie Wonder pays tribute to Dick Clark at AMAs
The singer along with host Ryan Seacrest honored the late Dick Clark with a special tribute at the American Music Awards
Who won an AMA?
Here's a look at the artists who won an American Music award in 2012
2012 AMAs: Color them red and black
Many musicians wear red and black as they perform at the 2012 AMAs
AMAs 2012: Show highlights
Usher, Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen and more give performances at the 40th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles
AMAs 2012: Red carpet
Stars arrive at the 40th annual American Music Awards on Nov. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles
Rihanna, Nicki Minaj go head-to-head at the AMAs
The 40th annual AMA ceremony will feature a tribute to the awards show's creator Dick Clark
CMA Awards: Shelton wins entertainer of the year
Eric Church and Little Big Town also won honors during country music's biggest night on Thursday
CMAs pay tribute to Willie Nelson, Andy Griffith
Willie Nelson was expected to be honored at the annual country music awards show but the tribute to Griffith came as a surprise
CMA Awards 2012: Show highlights
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood co-host the 46th annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn.
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Key highlights from the 2026 MTV VMAs
Madonna and Taylor Swift won big at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where artists also honored Dolly Parton's legacy and celebrated new singers making their global debuts. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.
VMA performance highlights
Vlad Duthiers and Denny Directo break down the most iconic performances from Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, which included performances by Madonna, Shaboozey, Raye and more.
2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The New Season: Fall 2026 - The most anticipated new movies, music, TV and more
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from screens to the stage, from music to the page.
The New Season: Fall 2026 – Movies, TV and more
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from movies, TV and streaming, to live theater and the bookstore.
Sylvester Stallone on the fight to make "Rocky"
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Extended interview: Sylvester Stallone
In this web exclusive, actor, writer and director Sylvester Stallone talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his career, including his first experience as an actor in a school production of "Death of a Salesman"; how rejection made him tougher; why he refused to sell his screenplay for "Rocky" unless he played the lead role; and how he continued to fight during the film's production to maintain his vision of the character.
Sylvester Stallone on the fight to make "Rocky"
He was a struggling actor who created his own big break by writing the perfect screenplay for himself – and refusing to sell it without being given the starring role. Sylvester Stallone talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
True crime, where there's nothing hotter than a cold case
Today the public's appetite for true crime – from TV shows and podcasts to the big screen – has never been bigger, as devotees of the genre even spend their free time trying to solve crimes.
True crime, where there's nothing hotter than a cold case
Today the public's appetite for true crime – from TV shows and podcasts to the big screen – has never been bigger, as devotees of the genre even spend their time trying to solve crimes. Correspondent Luke Burbank visits the annual CrimeCon convention, and talks with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, hosts of the "My Favorite Murder" podcast, and professor Jean Murley, about the appeal of crime as entertainment.
The New Season: Fall 2026 – New music
"Sunday Morning" checks out some of the most highly-anticipated new album releases.
Raye on the big risk behind her biggest success
The British singer's songs have ranged in subject matter from being single to sexual assault and coping with drugs and alcohol. She talks about the risks and rewards of going it alone as an independent artist, and about her smash hit "Where Is My Husband!"
Raye on the big risk behind her biggest success
The British singer-songwriter Raye says she has been putting in the work since she was a teen, creating songs that range in subject matter from being single to sexual assault and coping with drugs and alcohol. That work has led to enormous success, including her smash hit "Where Is My Husband!" RAYE talks with correspondent Seth Doane about becoming an independent artist after a break with her record label; the risks and rewards of going it alone; and how her latest album, "This Music May Contain Hope," has been a family affair.
The New Season: Fall 2026 - Art exhibits across the U.S.
Jane Pauley explores the latest art exhibits at museums across the country this fall, including a joyous and colorful look at three-dimensional works by Keith Haring at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas.
The New Season: Fall 2026 – The art of Keith Haring
"Sunday Morning" explores the latest art exhibits at museums across the country this fall, including a joyous and colorful look at three-dimensional works by Keith Haring at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark.
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BASE jumper dies after falling from 700-foot Utah cliff
A 27-year-old BASE jumper died on Sunday, after falling about 700 feet from a cliff in Utah, authorities said.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow policy ending medical care for transgender inmates
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to revive for now a policy cutting off medical interventions and social accommodations for transgender inmates.
Could AI really take over the internet? Here's what experts say.
Multiple incidents of AI "agents" going rogue have conjured up fears that they could take down the internet. Should we be worried?
Trump to announce largest steel plant in U.S. history will be built in Iowa
The plant is expected to create 1,750 permanent jobs in Iowa, a White House official said.
Cornell fraternity rape investigation will be reopened, DA says
The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened, authorities said Monday.
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Could AI really take over the internet? Here's what experts say.
Multiple incidents of AI "agents" going rogue have conjured up fears that they could take down the internet. Should we be worried?
Nvidia announces security system to stop AI agents from going rogue
Nvidia said more than 100 organizations are using the platform, which it says could have stopped the Hugging Face hack by OpenAI agents.
YouTube, the new path to Hollywood for filmmakers
Two of Hollywood's biggest hits this year – "Obsession" and "Backrooms," horror films with tiny budgets directed by YouTube creators – have studios searching for other social media-savvy talent, making YouTube a valuable new kind of film school.
TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
How GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing fast-food menus
Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.
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DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow policy ending medical care for transgender inmates
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to revive for now a policy cutting off medical interventions and social accommodations for transgender inmates.
Trump to announce largest steel plant in U.S. history will be built in Iowa
The plant is expected to create 1,750 permanent jobs in Iowa, a White House official said.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Sen. Kennedy urges Trump to focus on affordability ahead of midterm elections
Kennedy also weighed in on a new ad campaign extolling the president, saying no official "should spend public money on private ads for themselves."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Alexander Yui, Taiwan representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
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Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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Wife, daughter of top drug lord held in U.S. are captured in Colombia
The women, who are wanted for money laundering, were arrested in an operation involving the FBI, President Abelardo de la Espriella said.
Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with major daytime drone strike
A wave of Russian strikes hit Ukraine Monday, killing at least 7 people, including a woman hit by a daytime strike on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv.
Benjamin Satterley, pro wrestler known as "Pac," dies at 40
Benjamin Satterley, an English-born wrestler known for high-flying moves that delighted fans worldwide, was known as "Pac."
U.S.-bound flight makes emergency landing due to smoke
The jet was on a flight from Barcelona to Boston with 296 passengers when it was diverted, media reports said.
Accused drug lord "The Spider" extradited to U.S. from Colombia
Geovany Andres Rojas, who faces drug trafficking and terrorism charges in the U.S., had been protected from extradition by former Colombian President Gustavo Petro,
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Key highlights from the 2026 MTV VMAs
Madonna and Taylor Swift won big at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where artists also honored Dolly Parton's legacy and celebrated new singers making their global debuts. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.
VMA performance highlights
Vlad Duthiers and Denny Directo break down the most iconic performances from Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, which included performances by Madonna, Shaboozey, Raye and more.
2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The New Season: Fall 2026 - The most anticipated new movies, music, TV and more
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from screens to the stage, from music to the page.
The New Season: Fall 2026 – Movies, TV and more
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from movies, TV and streaming, to live theater and the bookstore.
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Could AI really take over the internet? Here's what experts say.
Multiple incidents of AI "agents" going rogue have conjured up fears that they could take down the internet. Should we be worried?
Scale of rogue AI incidents explodes
The rogue AI incidents under investigation could number in the tens of thousands, according to new reporting by Axios' Madison Mills. The senior artificial intelligence reporter joins CBS News with more details.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
OpenAI hack raises more security concerns
OpenAI revealed last week that its AI models went rogue and hacked into U.S. government websites, sparking more concern over security against the technology. Madison Mills, a senior reporter at Axios, has more.
Thousands of AI security incidents probed
President Trump is meeting with key AI leaders as details emerge about thousands of potential incidents involving the tech giants. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.
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Science
Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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5 U.K. terror plot suspects released on bail
Five suspects arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near a U.K. Royal Air Force base have been released on bail, police say.
Wife, daughter of top drug lord held in U.S. are captured in Colombia
The women, who are wanted for money laundering, were arrested in an operation involving the FBI, President Abelardo de la Espriella said.
Russia blasts Ukraine with drone strike
Russia slammed Ukraine's Kyiv with a daytime drone strike that killed several people, according to officials. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Trump on terror plot suspects
President Trump reacted to news of a foiled terror plot near the Royal Air Force Fairford in the United Kingdom. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Latest on U.K. air base terror plot
More details are emerging about the apparent terror plot foiled in the U.K. near a pivotal air base used by U.S. forces. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Space
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SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
5 U.K. terror plot suspects released on bail
Five suspects arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near a U.K. Royal Air Force base have been released on bail, police say.
LSU goalie beats cancer, offers others hope
On this edition of Beg-Knows America, David Begnaud surprises Rylie Kuyper, a soccer goalkeeper for Louisiana State University and a cancer survivor who provided hope to others by documenting her cancer journey online.
Key highlights from the 2026 MTV VMAs
Madonna and Taylor Swift won big at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where artists also honored Dolly Parton's legacy and celebrated new singers making their global debuts. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.
Charles Spencer on new book, Diana's death
Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "Swan Song" about his sister's death and her legacy thereafter.