Film critic David Edelstein takes a hard look at this year's Academy Award contenders
Film critic David Edelstein takes a hard look at this year's Academy Award contenders.
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Charles Osgood takes a look at this year's crop of Academy Award contenders from around the world in the Best Animated Short Film category
Charles Osgood takes a look at this year's crop of Academy Award contenders from around the world in the Best Animated Short Film category.
The nominees are going head to head in one of the most competitive years in recent Oscars history
The 86th Academy Awards are fast approaching, with the nominees going head to head in one of the most competitive years in recent Oscars history. CBS News' Steve Futterman reports.
A rainy weather forecasts has prompted crews preparing for the Oscars to prepare the event for the elements
As crews prepare for the Oscars this weekend in Hollywood, the weather is causing special precautions to be taken. The red carpet was rolled out early, and a tent erected to protect the start from the elements. Teri Okita reports from Hollywood.
In 2011, the Oscar-winner sat down with Morley Safer to discuss acting, her career and her leading role in the film "Iron Lady"
In 2011, the Oscar-winner sat down with Morley Safer to discuss acting, her career and her leading role in the film "Iron Lady."
Steven Yeun first Asian American nominated for best actor
In "Minari," Yeun plays Jacob, a Korean immigrant who moves his family from California to an Arkansas farm in pursuit of his American Dream.
2 best director nods for women in this year's Oscar surprises
But the best picture category saw some notable omissions in this year's Academy Awards announcements.
"Mank" leads Oscar nominations — read the complete list
"Mank," David Fincher's movie about "Citizen Kane" co-writer Herman Mankiewicz, led the Oscar nominations with 10 nods, including best picture, actor and director.
Chadwick Boseman earns posthumous best actor Oscar nomination
The late actor won a Golden Globe for his role in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" last month.
Oscars announce new diversity requirements for Best Picture noms
The major changes may soon make #OscarsSoWhite a trend of the past.
The Oscar-nominated actor told CBS News' Lee Cowan about the low-budget 25-day shoot
Matthew McConaughey has been earning lots of praise for his performance as an AIDS-infected drug user in "Dallas Buyers Club." The Oscar-nominated actor told CBS News' Lee Cowan that finances and the shooting schedule were constant concerns while filming the low-budget indie feature.
"American Hustle" director David O. Russell discusses the role music played in the film and how it helps an audience connect
"American Hustle" director David O. Russell discusses the role music played in the film and how it helps an audience connect.
The "True Detective" star spoke to CBS News' Lee Cowan about reaching a new career height with "Dallas Buyers Club"
Matthew McConaughey has garnered critical acclaim for his turn in "Dallas Buyers Club," a role which required him to loose almost 50 pounds. In an interview for "Sunday Morning," the "True Detective" star spoke to CBS News' Lee Cowan about the accolades he's been receiving for his performance, including a SAG Award and an Oscar nomination.
The "Dallas Buyers Club" star spoke to CBS News' Lee Cowan about his latest string of acclaimed roles
Matthew McConaughey has not one, but two films up for Oscars this year, the first being "Dallas Buyers Club" (for which he's nominated in the best actor category), and the second is "The Wolf of Wall Street." In an interview for "Sunday Morning," the "True Detective" star told Lee Cowan he enjoyed getting the chance to play a "great slimeball" in the Martin Scorsese film.
Gayle King spoke to the actor about his long and successful career
Leonardo DiCaprio is up for two Oscars for "The Wolf of Wall Street" - one as a producer, the other for his portrayal of a stockbroker who cheated investors out of millions. Gayle King spoke to the actor about his long and successful career.
"American Hustle" director David O. Russell discusses the collaboration process of working with actors Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Jeremy Renner
"American Hustle" director David O. Russell discusses the collaboration process of working with actors Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Jeremy Renner.
The director of one of this year's top Oscar contenders talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about his illustrious career
David O. Russell, director of "American Hustle" - one of this year's top Oscar contenders - talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about his illustrious career.
Chiwetel Ejiofor is hardly a household name, but his harrowing performance in the film "12 Year’s a Slave" is beginning to change all that. He's been nominated for almost every Best Actor award this season, including an Oscar
Chiwetel Ejiofor is hardly a household name, but his harrowing performance in the film "12 Year’s a Slave" is beginning to change all that. He's been nominated for almost every Best Actor award this season, including an Oscar. Lee Cowan reports.
At age 84, actress June Squibb is generating Oscar buzz for her unforgettable performance opposite Bruce Dern in the critically-acclaimed “Nebraska"
At age 84, actress June Squibb is generating Oscar buzz for her unforgettable performance opposite Bruce Dern in the critically-acclaimed “Nebraska.” Mo Rocca sits down with Squibb to discuss her decades-long career and her overnight fame.
Actor and co-writer Steve Coogan and director Stephen Frears discuss their film "Philomena," and their hopes for awards season
Actor and co-writer Steve Coogan and director Stephen Frears join the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss their film "Philomena," and their hopes for awards season.
The star of outrageous comedies like "Superbad" and the Oscar-nominated drama "Moneyball," Jonah Hill talks about his latest role, in Martin Scorsese's "The Wolf of Wall Street."
The star of outrageous comedies like "Superbad" and the Oscar-nominated drama "Moneyball," Jonah Hill talks about his latest role, in Martin Scorsese's "The Wolf of Wall Street." Michelle Miller reports.
Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominee Lupita Nyong'o stars in the critically-acclaimed film "12 Years a Slave"
Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominee Lupita Nyong'o got the part of Patsey in the critically-acclaimed film "12 Years a Slave" just after graduating from the Masters Program at Yale Drama School. Nyong'o joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the emotional film and her inspiration.
The stars of the new '70s crime drama spoke to CBS about reuniting with acclaimed director David O. Russell
The new 1970s-era crime drama "American Hustle" has been getting lots of Oscars buzz, with some predicting it will win the Academy Award for best picture. At the film's New York premiere, the stars spoke to CBS News' Ken Lombardi about reuniting with David O. Russell, who previously directed several of the "Hustle" cast members in "The Fighter" and "Silver Linings Playbook."
At age 77, Bruce Dern is finally in the spotlight -- and generating Oscar buzz -- for his lead performance in the new film, "Nebraska"
After a five-decade career, Bruce Dern has a reputation for being one of the classic character actors (and scene-stealers) of his generation. Now at age 77, he is finally in the spotlight -- and generating Oscar buzz -- for his lead performance in the new film, "Nebraska." Lee Cowan journeyed to Nebraska with Dern to talk about the actor's long career, his famous family, and his greatest passion.
David. O Russell's new film has a New York premiere and more in today's Eye on Entertainment
David. O Russell's new film has a New York premiere, plus a memorial on wheels for "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.
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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.
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.
How YouTube creators are revamping Hollywood
It's been a huge year at the box office. But two of Hollywood's biggest hits came with the smallest expectations: "Obsession" and "Backrooms," horror films directed by YouTube creators on tiny budgets, which each grossed hundreds of millions of dollars – prompting studios to search for other social media-savvy talent. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Matt Belloni (co-founder of Puck and host of "The Town" podcast), filmmaker Mark Vins (co-founder of the YouTube channel Brave Wilderness), and YouTube's Kim Larson about how creators with millions of followers can study what and how their audience watches, making YouTube a valuable new kind of film school.
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Watch Live: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia park mass shooting wounds 11 teens at birthday party
The wounded victims were identified as four 18-year-old men, five 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old women, according to the sheriff's office.
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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.
Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers
Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.
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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.
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.
Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
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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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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,
Rescue teams search for 12 people missing after deadly Nepal avalanche
An avalanche in northern Nepal has killed at least four people, with a search underway for 12 others still missing.
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Iran says it's up to Trump to choose between war and diplomacy
As the war with Iran hits the 7-month mark, Trump tells Axios he expects talks to resume despite neither side signaling willingness to change demands.
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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.
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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
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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.
Will artificial intelligence really kill us all?
AI experts discuss the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter; and whether recent declarations of AI's threat to humanity are to be taken seriously.
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.
Will artificial intelligence really kill us all?
Correspondent David Pogue talks with AI experts Daniel Kokotajlo, Geoffrey Hinton and Alex Turner about the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter, and how recent developments set off alarms about AI bots going rogue. He also talks with Andrew Ng, cofounder of Google's AI program, about whether recent declarations of threats to humanity are to be taken seriously.
FAA rolls out new AI flight software
The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling out new air traffic control software that uses artificial intelligence as a prediction tool. This comes as more than half of Americans worry that AI models could act on their own to cause harm, accord to a CBS News survey. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
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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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Trump on apparent U.K. terror plot blocked
President Trump weighed in on an apparent terror plot foiled near a Royal Air Force base in the U.K. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more on the base used by U.S. forces.
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,
Georgia park mass shooting wounds 11 teens at birthday party
The wounded victims were identified as four 18-year-old men, five 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old women, according to the sheriff's office.
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.
Tasia Fortune's hanging was "staged" after her death, police say
Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men.
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Watch Live: 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
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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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.
Trump on apparent U.K. terror plot blocked
President Trump weighed in on an apparent terror plot foiled near a Royal Air Force base in the U.K. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more on the base used by U.S. forces.
2026 VMAs red carpet looks
Celebrities walked the red carpet for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by Snoop Dog, on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Stars like Taylor Swift, Charli xcx and more showed off glamorous looks for the cameras.
Sen. Fetterman sits down with Major Garrett
CBS News' Major Garrett sat down with Sen. John Fetterman at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Saturday to discuss how the Pennsylvania Democrat feels about midterms and his own political future. Video credit: Texas Tribune Festival.
Himes on Iran's influence on midterms
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as President Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks, "the Iranians now, in some sense, control what happens on Election Day."