Beyoncé is first Black woman to top Billboard country albums chart
Beyoncé is the first Black woman to top the Billboard country albums chart.
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Beyoncé investing in one of America's oldest Black-owned beauty schools
Through her new haircare line, Cécred, Beyoncé is pouring into a family-run beauty school that has been investing in cosmetologists since 1915.
Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé's "Blackbird" cover
Beatles legend Paul McCartney praised Beyoncé on social media, saying people should listen to her version of "Blackbird."
Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" breaks streaming records
The lead single, "Texas Hold 'Em," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Charts, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to top that chart.
What inspired Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter"?
Beyoncé released her highly anticipated album "Cowboy Carter" on Friday, featuring 27 tracks and a genre-bending sound that pays tribute to country music's Black origins. Lamar Dawson, radio host and pop culture expert, joins CBS News to discuss the new album.
"Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé's first country album, has arrived
Beyoncé's new album, featuring collaborations with some of country music's biggest names, including Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, has already reached No. 2 on Apple Music.
Dolly Parton wished for Beyoncé to cover "Jolene" years ago
In a 2022 interview on The Daily Show, Dolly Parton said having Beyoncé record a version of "Jolene" would be "killer."
Robert Randolph talks performing on new Beyoncé album, "Cowboy Carter"
Robert Randolph says Beyoncé's new country album, "Cowboy Carter," is giving hope to new artists.
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Suspect in custody after 4 killed in Illinois stabbings: Beyoncé releases track list for upcoming country album.
Beyoncé drops 27-song track list for new album "Cowboy Carter"
Two days before the release of her new album, "Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé dropped a track list with a number of hints about the new record, including a possible Willie Nelson collaboration.
Beyoncé's new album might feature this classic Dolly Parton song
Dolly Parton, who has praised Beyoncé's foray into country, says one of her classic hits might be featured on Queen Bey's new album.
Want to invest in Taylor Swift and Beyoncé? Now you can.
Music investment firm JKBX allows fans to get a slice of pop stars' royalty income streams. But that comes with risks.
Startup offers shares of popular songs
JKBX, a music investing startup, is offering the public a chance to buy securities backed by music streaming royalties. Alexander Osipovich, a reporter who covers financial markets for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with a look at the new investment offer.
Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em" reaches No. 1 in both U.S. and U.K.
Beyoncé's country single "Texas Hold 'Em" hit No. 1 in both the U.S. and U.K. this week, the first time she's had a simultaneous chart-topper on both sides of the Atlantic since 2003.
Dolly Parton praises Beyoncé after "Texas Hold 'Em" makes history
Dolly Parton said she's a "big fan" of Beyoncé and "very excited that she's done a country album."
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to top country charts
Beyoncé became the first Black woman to score a No. 1 hit in the history of Billboard's Hot Country Songs.
Beyoncé launching Cécred hair care products
Beyoncé is launching a new hair care line called Cécred. She announced the brand in a video on Instagram earlier this month, teasing Feb. 20 as the launch date. Amber Ferguson, senior video journalist at The Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss what we know about the new brand.
Essence unveils second Beyoncé cover
“CBS Mornings” gets a first look at the surprise second cover of Essence's March/April issue, featuring Beyoncé, exclusively for subscribers only.
Country station plays Beyoncé after backlash
An Oklahoma radio station's initial denial to play Beyoncé's new songs has raised questions among fans and the entertainment industry about the place of women and Black people in country music. Music journalist and author Robert Oermann joins CBS News to discuss.
Oklahoma radio station now playing Beyoncé's new country song after outcry
A general manager who oversees the radio station told CBS News the station has "nothing against Beyoncé" and has added the song to its playlist.
Beyoncé announces new album during 2024 Super Bowl
Beyoncé announced she's dropping a new album, minutes after starring in a clue-laden Verizon commercial about "breaking the internet" aired shortly after the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show.
Beyoncé announces new haircare line Cécred
On Wednesday, the superstar singer announced that she is launching Cécred on Feb. 20.
How to watch the 2024 Grammy Awards on demand
Keep the party going by watching Trevor Noah host the 2024 Grammy Awards on demand.
Jay-Z calls out Grammys for snubbing Beyoncé
Last year, Beyoncé's "Renaissance" lost the album of the year race to Harry Styles' "Harry's House." Her previous solo album, "Lemonade," lost to Adele's "25" in 2017.
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny helped drive over 4 trillion music streams in 2023
In the U.S., about one in every 78 audio streams was a Taylor Swift song, the report found.
Trump threatens to walk away from Iran war and pull U.S. out of NATO
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court heard arguments over President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a case that tests one of the cornerstones of his immigration agenda.
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Artemis II moon mission counts down to historic flight
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran
Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including
Trump indicates he'll try to pull U.S. out of NATO
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is on the rise. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
Gas prices hit $4.06 a gallon before Trump's prime-time address
U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Jamie Dimon says AI could help shorten work week, cure cancer
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks AI will shorten the work week and lead to medical breakthroughs, while acknowledging the technology's potential impact on the nation's workforce.
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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is on the rise. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
King Charles III to address Congress on April 28
Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
Gas prices hit $4.06 a gallon before Trump's prime-time address
U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.
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Artemis II moon mission counts down to historic flight
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court heard arguments over President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a case that tests one of the cornerstones of his immigration agenda.
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Gas prices hit $4.06 a gallon before Trump's prime-time address
U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.
Jamie Dimon says rejecting capitalism is "dead wrong" in CBS News interview
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shares his thinking on capitalism, AI, prediction markets and more in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Jamie Dimon says AI could help shorten work week, cure cancer
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks AI will shorten the work week and lead to medical breakthroughs, while acknowledging the technology's potential impact on the nation's workforce.
Americans saving less for retirement — that's a "warning sign," experts say.
Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research shows.
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King Charles III to address Congress on April 28
Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
Trump indicates he'll try to pull U.S. out of NATO
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court heard arguments over President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a case that tests one of the cornerstones of his immigration agenda.
Trump attends Supreme Court arguments in birthright citizenship case
President Trump went to the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices took up his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a major test of his immigration agenda.
Judge orders Trump admin. to restore legal status of migrants allowed in under Biden
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is on the rise. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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King Charles III to address Congress on April 28
Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran
Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including
Hiker's dog rescued by helicopter week after getting lost in forest
After strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, the border collie was flown to safety by a pilot who was determined to reunite pet and owner.
Trump threatens to walk away from Iran war and pull U.S. out of NATO
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people
The Soviet-designed military transport turboprop aircraft crashed into a cliff, sources at the scene told state news agencies.
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Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
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Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission launching today
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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
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Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Luigi Mangione lawyers seek to postpone trial
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Defense in Kirk case questions bullet analysis
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking to delay a preliminary hearing set for May, arguing the defense team needs time to review ATF analysis they contend "could not" connect a bullet fragment recovered during Kirk's autopsy with the rifle found near the scene of the crime. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the development.
New details on Tiger Woods arrest report
Tiger Woods had bloodshot eyes, was "sweating profusely" and had "extremely dilated" pupils after a rollover car crash last week, an arrest report shows. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Police find drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes in Spain
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
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Artemis II moon mission counts down to historic flight
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The Artemis II launch is today. Here's how to watch it live.
As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
These 4 astronauts are about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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Trump attends Supreme Court arguments
President Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Supreme Court hearing after showing up on Wednesday to listen to arguments on his birthright citizenship executive order. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Inside the Artemis II moon mission simulator
CBS News' Kris Van Cleave goes inside the Orion mission simulator cockpit to get a better idea of what NASA astronauts will be experiencing during the Artemis II launch set for Wednesday.
NASA makes final checks for Artemis II
NASA is in its final phase of preparations ahead of the planned Artemis II launch on Wednesday. CBS News' Bill Harwood and Peter King have more.
Trump at Supreme Court for arguments
President Trump is at the Supreme Court arguments over birthright citizenship, making him the first sitting president to do so. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News' Weijia Jiang have more.
Retired NASA astronaut on moon missions
Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss final preparations for the Artemis II launch set for Wednesday.