Artist Leonardo da Vinci produced two of the most famous paintings in history, “The Last Supper” and the “Mona Lisa.” But he was also passionate about medical discoveries and military inventions, some of which were centuries ahead of their time. Walter Isaacson, author of bestselling biographies of Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein and Benjamin Franklin, has written a new book about da Vinci, and he talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about why this Renaissance Man’s mind and curiosity were so extraordinary. Source
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Harry Styles on the origin of One Direction
In this web exclusive, British singer Harry Styles talks to Tony Dokoupil about how an audition for the TV competition series “The X Factor” led to the formation of the hit boy band One Direction. Source
Leonardo da Vinci and Renaissance painting
In this web exclusive, Walter Isaacson, author of a new biography on Leonardo da Vinci, talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about the “augmented reality” of Renaissance artwork such as da Vinci’s, and why the eyes in paintings like the Mona Lisa appear to follow the viewer. Source
Academy expels Harvey Weinstein
On Saturday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted to expel Harvey Weinstein. More than 30 women have come forward with lurid accusations against him in recent days. The Academy is calling for an end to the movie industry’s “shameful complicity in sexual predatory behavior.” Tony Dokoupil has more. Source
Saturday Sessions: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends perform selections from “New Worlds”
Iconic actor and comedian Bill Murray’s career has been full of surprises. The latest has him singing in a band comprised of classically-trained musicians not in a movie – but in real life. Murray sings and reads American classics on the album titled, “New Worlds.” They perform selections from their album “New Worlds” including Bach’s “Prelude from Suite For Cello Solo No. 1 In G Major,” “Song of Myself,” and a reading of Walt Whitman poems. Source
Saturday Sessions: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends perform “When Will I Ever Learn To Live In God”
Iconic actor and comedian Bill Murray’s career has been full of surprises. The latest has him singing in a band comprised of classically-trained musicians not in a movie – but in real life. Murray sings and reads American classics on the album titled, “New Worlds.” Source
The Dish: Diane Kochilas
Celebrity chef and cookbook author, Diane Kochilas is from New York, but has made the Greek island of Ikaria her home, a place renowned for the longevity of its inhabitants. She runs a cooking school there and is an award-winning author of almost 20 books on Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Her latest project is called “My Greek Table,” a 13-part cooking travel series about Greece and Greek cuisine. Source
Harvey Weinstein could get kicked out of the Academy
The fallout continues from the sexual assault allegations against Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein. Another board member has resigned from his company and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is holding an emergency meeting to consider whether it should suspend or end Weinstein’s membership. Tony Dokoupil reports. Source
Preview: Harry Styles on going solo
In an interview to be broadcast on “Sunday Morning,” pop superstar Harry Styles talks with correspondent Tony Dokoupil about moving beyond One Direction to pursue a solo career. Source
Nearly two-thirds of anti-Asian hate incidents reported by women
Women reported 65% of anti-Asian hate incidents between March 2020 and March 2021, according to Stop AAPI Hate. Source