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Viola Davis on her role in "Fences": "She's fully realized. She goes on a journey. . . . She becomes the anthem for every woman out there."
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz sits down with the Oscar-winning actor to talk about his celebrated performances; his conservative politics; and whether he'd like to be directed by daughter Angelina Jolie.
He's an acrobat, dancer, and Oscar-nominated actor best known for "West Side Story" – but for many years, Russ Tamblyn stepped out of the limelight, to pursue a different kind of art.
The force is strong with excitment for "Star Wars" fans worldwide as "Rogue One" is released. Vulture Associate Editor Abraham Riesman joins CBSN with a preview.
With the success of "Godzilla vs. Kong" in movie theaters that had been shuttered for a year, the prospects - for movie studios and theater owners – may mean happy days will soon be here again.
Singer and actress Hailee Steinfeld picked up her first Golden Globe nomination Monday for the comedy "The Edge of Seventeen." Steinfeld plays a teenager who thinks her world is ending when her best friend begins dating her brother. Steinfeld also received two Critics' Choice nominations for the role of Nadine. Steinfeld joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her acting and singing career, and the message of empowerment she wants to share through her work.
In this web exclusive, the star of "Captain Fantastic" talks with Tracy Smith about his comfort level with the camera.
A X-Wing fighter was parked in Los Angeles for the premiere of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." CBSN's DeMarco Morgan has the latest on the movie that's expected to be a massive hit.
Dame Helen Mirren plays "Death" in the upcoming film "Collateral Beauty." Mirren joins CBSN to discuss the role and her singular career as a stage and film actor.
Helen Mirren's legendary acting career began on the British stage when she played Cleopatra. Her first major movie role was 1969's "Age of Consent," and she's since starred in many others, including "The Queen," for which she won an Oscar. Mirren joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her unusual role in her newest movie, "Collateral Beauty," as an actress hired to portray "Death."
Actor Mahershala Ali is well known for his role as Remy Danton in "House of Cards." Now, he stars in a very different role in "Moonlight," which chronicles the life of a black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world. Ali, who plays a drug dealer who becomes a mentor to the boy, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his role.
The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the biggest weekends of the year for moviegoers. Disney's animated movie, "Moana," is on track to make more than $80 million over the five-day holiday weekend. But it's just one movie making headlines this fall. Movie critics A.O. Scott of the New York Times and Dana Stevens of Slate join "CBS This Morning" to share their picks for must-see movies.
"Loving" chronicles the lengthy fight for interracial couples to get married in the United States. Mildred and Richard Loving are the couple behind the landmark Supreme Court case. Jan Crawford spoke with one of the lawyers who argued the Loving case, and two people whose lives were changed forever by the fight.
"Loving Vincent" is a unique film about a unique artist: Vincent Van Gogh. It tells the story of the brilliant and troubled 19th century Dutch painter entirely with paintings in Van Gogh's style. Well over 60,000 individual paintings were created to make one-and-a-half hours of film. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Marvel's newest superhero flick, "Doctor Strange," exceeded expectations in the box office, hauling in $85 million on its opening weekend.
It may be only November, but the holiday season is already in full swing in Hollywood. Over the next seven weeks, the studios will be releasing a slew of potential blockbusters and Oscar-bait dramas. ScreenCrush.com editor-in-chief Matt Singer joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share his "must-see" list.
If you don't already know about the Alamo Drafthouse cinema chain, it could change your view of going to the movies. Alamo Drafthouse is the brainchild of Tim League, a hardcore film buff since high school. It started small almost 20 years ago in Austin, Texas, but has grown into a high-concept theater chain with more than two dozen locations nationwide. Dana Jacobson reports from the newest site in Brooklyn, New York.
Dorothy's ruby red slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are being saved. The Smithsonian launched a crowd funding campaign to raise money for their repair. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on the money thousands of people have helped raise.
Actress Naomie Harris is famous for her roles in the James Bond film, "Skyfall," the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise and more. The British actress now stars as a drug-addicted single mom in "Moonlight." Harris and the film's writer and director, Barry Jenkins, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the film.
Actress Cobie Smulders join CBSN to talk about her new action role in "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back," and more on her career since her starring role in "How I Met Your Mother."
Actress Cobie Smulders is taking on bad guys with Tom Cruise in the new movie, "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back." She joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her role as Maj. Susan Turner, the commander of an elite military police unit, framed for espionage.
Actor Nick Nolte has been known to play some tough-talking characters in his time. These days he's playing a tough-talking former President on the TV series "Graves," while also finding time for some Questions & Answers with Lee Cowan
The director addresses rape scenes in film.
Filmmaker Nate Parker talks to 60 Minutes about the rape accusation against him 17 years ago-and when he found out his accuser had committed suicide
Academy Award-winning movie "Selma" made Ava DuVernay the first woman of color to direct a film nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Her new documentary, "13th," opens the New York Film Festival Friday. Gayle King spoke with DuVernay about an exceptional career with an untraditional start.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
A jury on Wednesday found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly over big concert venues. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Golden Globe-winning actor and comedian Ramy Youssef talks about his new comedy special, "Ramy Youssef: In Love," which tackles topics like AI and religion but through a "lens of love." He explains his inspiration and how he includes personal stories about his family and marriage.
After nearly a decade away from MMA, Ronda Rousey talks to "CBS Mornings" about her return and upcoming fight against another trailblazer, Gina Carano.
What started off as a simple way to promote music with some impromptu freestyling back in 2017 has turned into a critically acclaimed series showcasing artists big and small. Photojournalist Parrish Smith met the Washington, D.C., artist and crew behind the increasingly popular musical showcase "Front Porch Freestyles."
Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning talk with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new series "Margo's Got Money Troubles." The two discuss what drew them to the project and their characters, and what it's like to work together again.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
The actress has played many roles in her career – and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers).
In this web exclusive, actress Scarlett Johansson talks about how dealing with her sensitive skin for years led to her founding a new line of skin care products, The Outset. She also discusses her life-changing roles, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Air New Zealand will soon offer four-hour stints in triple-decker bunk beds for long-haul flights. The carrier says they'll be the first lie-flat beds for budget air travelers.
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath Pembroke Castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said
President Trump has welcomed Iran's announcement that, at least while the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds, the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
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.
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joined CBS News on Thursday with allegations of misconduct linked to Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego. Politico's Nicholas Wu joins CBS News with more as Gallego denies the accusations.
Police in Virginia say the former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax died after he shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself. Nicole Sganga reports.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Ukrainians jumped in to help after a massive Russian attack left massive damage in Kyiv. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Americans are grappling with rising prices that are already being driven by inflation. This comes as the war in Iran continues to affect oil and gas costs. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Trump have declared that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open." CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Olivia Rinaldi report.