“War Paint,” the new Broadway musical about cosmetic doyennes Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein, earned four Tony nominations, including for its stars, Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone. Don’t miss Richard Schlesinger’s interview with the actresses, along with author Lindy Woodhead, in a behind-the-scenes story to be broadcast on “Sunday Morning.” Source
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Mitch Albom on impact of “Tuesdays with Morrie,” loss of Haitian orphan
The best-selling book “Tuesdays with Morrie” has inspired fans since its release 20 years ago. The book details soul-searching conversations between sports writer Mitch Albom and his dying former college professor, Morrie Schwartz. Albom joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Morrie’s lasting message, his orphanage in Haiti and the recent death of an orphan who they cared for like a daughter. Source
Chris Stapleton: “I just try to do things I want to listen to”
Country music star Chris Stapleton is on a nationwide tour for his sophomore album, “From a Room: Volume 1.” The award-winning musician, who had the best-selling country album of 2016, is also an established songwriter. Stapleton shares with Anthony Mason about writing hit songs and trying to be an impactful artist. Source
How to protect your child from mobile app dangers
Thirty-one percent of American teenagers with smartphones are connected to friends they have not met in person, and 32 percent have been contacted online by a complete stranger. Alabama’s Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey is raising awareness about smartphone dangers for children. Casey joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the risks and how parents can protect their kids by changing the settings on their phones. Source
Fighting for criminal justice reform is personal for John Legend
John Legend is launching a new initiative in the fight for criminal justice reform, investing in business and entrepreneurial ideas for people who have been released from prison. Before his upcoming tour, the 10-time Grammy Award winner opened up to Gayle King about why this issue is important to him on a personal level. Source
Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage say their parents are “trying to get money and scam” R. Kelly
The two women who live with R. Kelly are defending him and their relationship with him. Azriel Clary, 21, and Joycelyn Savage, 23, told “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King they love Kelly even though their families claim he has brainwashed them. The women said there is nothing inappropriate about their relationship with the 52-year-old. Source
Jogger with dog offers comfort to grieving child during father’s funeral
A 6-year-old girl was mourning her father when a woman jogged by the funeral home with her dog. The girl invited the woman inside. Steve Hartman shares what happened next in this week’s “On the Road.” Source
U.S. withdrawal puts freedoms for Afghan women in peril
Many Afghan women are fearing the worst as the U.S. withdraws its forces from the country. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Houston raid uncovers 90 people in possible smuggling ring
Police discovered a possible human smuggling operation in Houston, with more than 90 adults crammed into one house. Omar Villafranca has the details. Source
At town hall, S.F. police release video of deadly shooting
Video footage shows a man shot dead by San Francisco police last week at a Subway store. The body-cam and surveillance videos were released at a town hall meeting, marking the first time in city history that the public has been able to view body camera footage of a fatal SFPD officer-involved shooting. Source