Actor Hugh Grant has starred in countless films. In his latest, he plays a suave character alongside Meryl Streep in “Florence Foster Jenkins.” So it was a big surprise when he told our Tracy Smith he was a nervous wreck before stepping in front of the camera. Source
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Photographer Edward Mapplethorpe reclaims his famous name
In the 1980s, photographer Robert Mapplethorpe became a prominent figure in New York City’s sub-culture of artists and performers. His younger sibling, Edward, a budding photographer himself, grew up idolizing his mysterious and exciting older brother. But the two parted ways in a nasty split, which sent Edward into a downward spiral motored by drug addiction. He rebounded, and is now creating his own artistic legacy. Serena Altschul reports. Source
Seniors push athleticism to the limit
As we see during the Olympics, athletes are getting faster and stronger all the time. The same can be said for a large percentage of America’s senior citizen population: Men and women showing the benefits of staying active as they age, with some breaking world records while they do it. Lee Cowan reports. Source
A tale of two statues honoring Lucille Ball
A statue of Lucille Ball in her hometown of Celoron, New York, caused many to gasp when it was unveiled in 2009. Locals dubbed the bronze sculpture “Scary Lucy.” A new statue was unveiled on what would have been Ball’s 105th birthday, as seen on Buffalo.com. Vinita Nair has more. Source
Dozens injured at Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa concert
In New Jersey, dozens of people were hurt when a railing collapsed during a concert by Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa. Forty-two people were injured during the accident, but everyone has been released from the hospital. DeMarco Morgan has more on the show-stopping incident. Source
Zika outbreak sends chill through Florida’s tourism industry
The number of Zika cases in the United States topped 1,800 this week, mostly from travel to foreign countries. In a Miami neighborhood, health officials say local mosquitoes have now infected at least 16 people with the virus. Pregnant women have been advised to stay clear of the so-called Zika zone. Marlie Hall has the latest. Source
Aaron Neville’s grand music career and 75th birthday celebration
Aaron Neville has been crooning for 50 years. The New Orleans native turned 75 in January, but just got around to celebrating his birthday Thursday in New York. Anthony Mason spoke with Neville about his music career. Source
New Lucille Ball statue created after “Scary Lucy” outcry
A statue of Lucille Ball in her hometown of Celeron, New York caused many to gasp when it was first unveiled in 2009. After an online outcry, Celereon’s mayor launched a nationwide search to build a new likeness of Lucy. The new statue by artist Carolyn Palmer will be revealed Saturday afternoon on what would have been Lucille Ball’s 105th birthday. Vinita Nair reports. Source
Morning Rounds: Zika threat, risks of long bike rides for men, trampoline injuries
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Herbert Lepor of NYU School of Medicine join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to explain precautions against the growing threat of Zika in Florida, and other health news. Source
8/5: Clinton widening lead over Trump in polls; Indiana girl turns “runt” into championship winning horse
National polls show Hillary Clinton has opened a seven-point lead over Donald Trump, who is coming off a rough week of missteps; On a farm in Connersville, Indiana, a horse once considered the “runt” of the breeding stock was raised — with the help of a little girl — to become a champion. Source