Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to receive honorary Oscars
The honorary Oscar statuette is given to honor lifetime achievements, contributions to the motion picture industry or service to the Academy.
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The honorary Oscar statuette is given to honor lifetime achievements, contributions to the motion picture industry or service to the Academy.
Bassett is nominated for her role in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," her first Oscar nomination since 1993's "What's Love Got To Do With It."
A scene from the film shows a group of soldiers wearing uniforms very similar to those of French troops deployed in Africa's Sahel region.
"In retrospect, in hindsight, a lot of things made sense," Coogler said about the days before Boseman died.
The sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," serves as a moving tribute to the beloved actor and his character.
Boseman, who played King T'Challa in 2018's "Black Panther" and several other Marvel films, died in 2020 at age 43 after a private, four-year battle with colon cancer.
The superstar shared a 15-second clip of "Lift Me Up" on Wednesday.
Wright, 27, received care at a Boston hospital but was later released, a Marvel spokesperson confirmed.
The company said on Thursday that instead of focusing on T'Challa's storyline, "Black Panther 2" will "explore the world of Wakanda."
A recently publicized text message from late actor Chadwick Boseman gives even more insight into how much of a real superhero he was to his youngest fans.
"For him to see [a superhero] that looked like him or looked like his father, as far as a Black man that's saving the world, that meant a lot to him," his dad told CBS News.
"There was an authenticity and a grace and respect to not just each role that he was inhabiting but also I think to what it meant to the Black community each he stepped in front of the camera," Johnson said.
In addition to tributes for the "Black Panther" actor, racial justice was a major theme of the VMAs shaped by the coronavirus pandemic.
The "Black Panther" star died Friday at 43 after a private battle with colon cancer.
Boseman was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016, and it had progressed to stage four, according to the post announcing his death.
The star of "Black Panther" died at age 43, following a four-year fight against colon cancer.
The spy agency asked its 2.54 million followers if they thought the magical substance vibranium is real. It isn't.
Disney said the film will be shown at 250 participating AMC locations nationwide the first week in February.
The comic book-turned-blockbuster is the first superhero film to secure a nomination in the Academy's top category
"Black Panther" grossed more than $1 billion worldwide.
Chadwick Boseman said while it was an honor to be recognized for playing a superhero, it was more important to "acknowledge the heroes we have in real life"
Boseman will give the keynote address at his alma mater Howard's 150th commencement ceremony on May 12
Critic David Edelstein says the new movie, featuring a black superhero and "crazy-tough women," is a nice departure from the Marvel blueprint
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily paused a judge's ruling that restricted the use of force federal agents can use on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
Former Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts is set to appear before a federal judge Thursday and is expected to plead guilty to charges of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily paused a judge's ruling that restricted the use of force federal agents can use on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets.
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
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.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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.
A newly-revealed whistleblower complaint shows that ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without obtaining a warrant in some cases. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more details.
President Trump said he reached a framework deal for Greenland on Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland. It's unclear exactly what the framework entails. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports, and Jim Townsend, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy, has analysis.
In his new book "The Invisible Coup," author Peter Schweizer alleges so-called "American elites" and foreign powers are using immigration as a weapon to, in part, change the demographics of the U.S. Schweizer joins "The Takeout" to discuss his views.
Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya has announced a run for Senate in Minnesota as a Republican. Political strategists Doug Heye and Kendra Barkoff Lamy join with analysis.
Several potential 2028 presidential candidates have made appearances at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week. One of them is Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who told CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe that President Trump's speech at the forum on Wednesday was "unhinged."