Entertainment news: Latest celebrity news, movies, TV shows, music and awards shows news from CBS News (2024)

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Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak sickened 449, CDC says Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with the bacteria, laboratory tests found. 3H ago

Trader Joe's recalls 653,000 candles sold across U.S. due to fire risk Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage. 4H ago

Here's what to know about an alleged hack of Social Security numbers Lawsuit claims hackers accessed "billions" of records, including Social Security numbers, by breaching background check company. 3H ago

Social Security recipients in line for smallest COLA bump in years Almost 68 million Americans will be impacted by the annual cost-of-living adjustment to their benefits. 5H ago

FTC bans phony online reviews, seeks to deter AI-generated fakes Businesses now face hefty penalties for buying, selling or promoting phony user ratings of products and services. Aug 14

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Trump seeks to delay sentencing in "hush money" case until after election Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November. 4H ago

Biden praises Harris in first joint event, saying she will make "one hell of a president" President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients. 1H ago

California Public School teachers don't get paid family leave. After Newsom vetoed a bill to change that, lawmakers are trying again. California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students. 7H ago

RFK Jr. attempted to arrange meeting with Harris, sources say Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source. 4H ago

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Meteorologist has panic attack live on air, prompts wave of praise online ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health. 1H ago

Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak sickened 449, CDC says Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with the bacteria, laboratory tests found. 3H ago

Trader Joe's recalls 653,000 candles sold across U.S. due to fire risk Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage. 4H ago

Healthy babies born to uterus transplant patients, study shows New research shows just how successful uterus transplants can be for patients who otherwise wouldn't be able to carry their own biological child. 4H ago

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Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime." 1H ago

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour resumes in London after foiled terror plot Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot. updated 7M ago

Exclusive Boyfriend of L.A. ballerina imprisoned in Russia pleads for her return As Russian-American Ksenia Karelina prepares to appeal her 12-year prison sentence for treason, her boyfriend, Chris Van Heerden, is calling on the American public for help bringing her home. 4H ago

Kim Dotcom set to be extradited to U.S. to face Megaupload criminal charges In response to the decision, Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom tweeted, "Oops. Don't worry I have a plan," and, "I love New Zealand. I'm not leaving." 4H ago

Ancient fish mosaic found in buried city: "Aquarium frozen in stone" The vibrant colors of the red, white, blue and yellow tilework were still visible even after centuries buried underground. 6H ago

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Entertainment Taylor Swift's Eras Tour resumes in London Taylor Swift's Eras Tour resumed in London after her concerts in Vienna were canceled because of an alleged terror plot. 16M ago 01:37

Christine Baranski on mastering roles Award-winning actor Christine Baranski, who just earned her 16th Emmy nomination for "The Gilded Age," joins "CBS Mornings." Baranski talked about how she seamlessly transitions from sassy and snobby to vulnerable within a single scene. 7H ago 05:44

John Cena on leaving the WWE John Cena stars alongside Awkwafina in the new comedy action film "Jackpot!" on Amazon Prime. As he announces his retirement from WWE after over two decades, Cena discusses his varied career — from acting and rapping to being a best-selling author and Mandarin speaker. 8H ago 06:32

Gena Rowlands, acting legend and star of "The Notebook," dies at 94 Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed. 18H ago

Banksy leaves new murals across London The renowned street artist Banksy has unveiled nine new animal-themed murals over the past week and a half. They range from a goat teetering on a cliff to piranhas infesting a police box, to a gorilla outside the London Zoo. The images are also posted on the anonymous artist's Instagram account. Their meaning is unknown—much like the artist himself. Aug 14 03:14

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Technology Google: Iran cyberattack targetting U.S. politics Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details. 21H ago 01:04

Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders, study finds Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds. Aug 14

How AI powered robots are helping small farms From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. Mar 28 03:27

An attorney bought HarrisWalz.com for $10 in 2020. He just sold it for $15,000. Domain-name investor Jeremy Green Eche — who buys up unclaimed web addresses as a hobby — compared the sale to "hitting the jackpot." Aug 13

Google's quest to join AI race Google is hosting its annual event Tuesday to unveil new products and projects using artificial technology. Abrar Al-Heeti, a CNET technology reporter, joins CBS News with more details. Aug 13 03:43

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Science Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more. 21H ago 03:20

Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread. Aug 14 01:34

How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know. There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts. Aug 14

Joro spiders seem to know how to stay chill in big cities, study finds Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday. Aug 12

SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time. Aug 13

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Another man charged in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer Lowell Badger, 85, was fatally shot in December 2012 during a burglary at his rural home about 30 miles south of Terre Haute. 36M ago

Watch Live: Trial of Robert Telles, politician charged in journalist's death Clark County public administrator Robert Telles is charged with murder in the death of Jeff German, an investigative reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. updated 50M ago

5 charged in Matthew Perry death Five people, including two doctors, have been charged for their role in supplying ketamine to "Friends" actor Matthew Perry. Perry died in 2023 and toxicology reports attributed his cause of death to the "acute effects of ketamine." CBS News' Robert Legare has more. 3H ago 20:01

Wrongfully imprisoned man gets $7 million The city of Edmond, Oklahoma, has agreed to pay a settlement of over $7 million to Glynn Simmons, a man who was convicted and sentenced to death in 1975 for a murder he did not commit. Earlier this year, Simmons filed a federal lawsuit accusing police of fabricating the evidence in the crime to get a conviction. 6H ago 00:30

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NASA says Starliner landing decision possible next week Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew. 21H ago

NASA on Boeing Starlink crew in space NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more. Aug 14 00:46

SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time. Aug 13

Perseid meteor shower put on quite a show when it peaked overnight The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies. Aug 12

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Summer music 2024: Lollapalooza Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton. Aug 5 66 photos

Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. Jul 28 44 photos

Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan. Aug 14 26 photos

Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along? Jun 22 33 photos

Donald Sutherland The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games." Jun 20 49 photos