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
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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
Teen turns thrift store finds into unique clothing for the homeless
In our series “A More Perfect Union” we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. We meet two strangers who’ve come together to help the homeless. It began with a teenager’s passion to put a new spin on clothes from thrift stores. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Instagram COO on app’s huge growth, creating “technology for kindness”
Instagram began as a digital photo app. Now, an estimated 800 million people use the social network every month, up from 500 million users in the summer of 2016. Chief Operating Officer Marne Levine is managing the expansion of the Facebook-owned company whose recent growth was largely driven by video. “CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell spoke with Levine about the measures her business is taking to keep its platform safe for users. Source
Why gene therapy for rare form of blindness is revolutionary
An experimental gene therapy for a rare hereditary form of blindness is a step closer to reality. An FDA advisory panel voted unanimously Thursday to recommend approval of a groundbreaking treatment for people with a faulty gene that impairs vision. It would be the first gene therapy in the U.S. for an inherited disease. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the treatment works and why it could be a new frontier in treating genetic disorders. Source
Instagram’s COO on why women should pursue careers in tech
An estimated 800 million people use Instagram every month. As the digital photo app celebrates its 7th anniversary, “CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell speaks with Chief Operating Officer Marne Levine about the culture in Silicon Valley and why it’s so important for women to be a part of the tech community. Source
Harvey Weinstein allegations expose wider problem in Hollywood
The growing Harvey Weinstein scandal is forcing Hollywood to take a hard look at itself. One of the industry’s major unions, the Writers Guild Of America East, said in a statement: “Sexual harassment and assault have long been hallmarks of the entertainment industry.” Many alleged victims are hopeful their stories will prompt dramatic change. Bianna Golodryga reports. Source