After logging a historic triple-double in which he scored 20 points, 20 rebounds and 21 assists, Russell Westbrook dedicated his performance to the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, a fellow Los Angeles native who was gunned down earlier this week. “That’s for Nipsey!” Westbrook shouted Tuesday night after grabbing his final …
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April, 2019
March, 2019
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15 March
James Gunn: “Guardians of the Galaxy 3” director reinstated by Disney after he was fired over old tweets
Months after being fired over old tweets, James Gunn has been rehired as director of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Representatives for the Walt Disney Co. and for Gunn on Friday confirmed that Gunn has been reinstated as writer-director of the franchise he has guided from the start. “I …
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8 March
Michael Jackson’s “The Simpsons” episode, “Stark Raving Dad,” pulled from TV after “Leaving Neverland” HBO documentary on abuse allegations
An episode of “The Simpsons” that features Michael Jackson’s voice will no longer air on television, executive producer James L. Brooks said. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Brooks said he came to the decision with creator Matt Groening and writer and animator Al Jean after watching the HBO documentary …
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February, 2019
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28 February
Is the “Momo challenge” real? Kim Kardashian warns parents of dangerous “Momo challenge” but YouTube says it sees no evidence
Editor’s note: This article features disturbing content and mentions of suicide. As parents continue to worry about the potential dangers of the “Momo challenge”, Kim Kardashian is warning her fans on Instagram and asking YouTube to address the problem. The disturbing meme went viral this week for the second time …
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21 February
Jussie Smollett arrest: Donald Trump weighs in on Jussie Smollett alleged attack
President Trump weighed in on the case of actor Jussie Smollett Thursday after Chicago police alleged Smollett staged a hate crime attack on himself. Smollett had filed a police report claiming two men attacked him, dousing him with a chemical and putting a noose around his neck while they yelled, …
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January, 2019
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21 January
Patty Jenkins, “I Am The Night” director, says she was “rocked” by true story of Fauna Hodel
Director Patty Jenkins reached new heights in 2017 with her record-breaking film “Wonder Woman.” Now she’s back in the director’s chair with a new TNT mini-series, “I Am the Night,” which is inspired by the true story of Fauna Hodel. “In my entire life, I had never heard a story …
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11 January
Behind the scenes: Making of “Hamilton” in Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico – What a moment: 21 seconds of applause for Lin-Manuel Miranda as he took the stage for the final dress rehearsal of “Hamilton” Thursday night. When the rehearsal ended, he yelled two words: “Puerto Rico!” The 38-year-old and the cast are performing in San Juan at …
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1 January
Adam Rippon says he will no longer skate competitively
This piece originally aired Nov. 19, 2018. Olympian and U.S. national figure skating champion Adam Rippon tells CBS News he will no longer skate competitively. It means the 29-year-old will effectively retire from professional skating. Rippon competed for the U.S. in the Winter Olympics in South Korea this year. He …
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December, 2018
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11 December
CBS News resolves lawsuit with women who sued over Charlie Rose allegations
Three women who sued CBS News and former “CBS This Morning” anchor Charlie Rose have resolved their claims against the company, according to a filing made in a Manhattan court late Friday. Legal proceedings against Rose are ongoing. The lawsuit was filed May 4 by three women who were hired either …
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November, 2018
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21 November
How much does a float in Macy’s 2019 Thanksgiving Day Parade cost?
A holiday tradition, the 93rd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was held the morning of Thanksgiving, November 28. Known for its larger-than-life parade float ideas, the world-famous procession kicked off at 9 a.m. sharp in New York City. Creating a truly fantastic parade float is never cheap or easy, but …
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