The Netherlands is the winner of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest, held this year in Tel Aviv, Israel. Italy finished second, followed by Russia, Switzerland and Norway. Duncan Laurence’s doleful piano ballad “Arcade” was tapped as an early front-runner before Saturday’s Grand Final. The 25-year-old was tapped as an early front-runner before …
Read More »Craig Finn, the frontman for rock band The Hold Steady, is known for rich, evocative songs in which characters emerge and stories unfold. He writes about characters just trying to find their footing in this crazy world. In fact, Finn said he’s always felt he should write a book or …
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From Ben Affleck and Susan Sarandon to Anna Wintour and Willie Nelson, celebrities lined up to give money — and a dash of star power — to their favorite Democratic presidential candidates ahead of this week’s first quarter fundraising deadline. For months, candidates in the crowded field of more than …
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A worker died Saturday morning while setting up in the staging area at Coachella Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California, authorities said. Police responded to the festival site around 9:30 a.m. local time Saturday. Benjamin Guitron of the Indio Police Department told CBS News a person working in the …
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An attorney for Kristaps Porzingis acknowledged Saturday that a woman has accused the NBA star of rape, but says the Dallas Mavericks forward “unequivocally” denies the allegation. Lawyer Roland Riopelle said the claim against the player was part of an extortion attempt that is being investigated by the FBI. Citing …
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Some lucky “Captain Marvel” audiences were in for something more than popcorn and soda during their opening weekend visit to the theater. They got a visit from “Captain Marvel” star, actress Brie Larson. “#CaptainMarvel herself, @brielarson, popped in to a few theaters on Saturday night to surprise fans on opening …
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A Twitter troll got an unexpected lesson in humility and generosity after he bashed comedian Patton Oswalt on the social media platform this week. The actor surprised Michael Beatty with an act of kindness he’ll never forget — helping to pay the man’s medical expenses. Like many interactions that go …
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Netflix has increased the price for all its subscription plans between 13 to 18 percent, with the most popular plan now costing $13 a month. It’s the company’s first price hike since 2017, and is expected to hit all 58 million U.S. subscribers. Previously, Netflix had continued to offer a …
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CNN host Don Lemon addressed the controversy surrounding Kevin Hart and his past homophobic comments on his show Friday evening. Last month, Hart stepped down from hosting this year’s Oscars ceremony after tweets resurfaced of him making the disparaging remarks. Hart said the Academy gave him an ultimatum: to apologize …
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As the “CBS This Morning” Podcast celebrates its two-year anniversary, our co-hosts are sharing some of their most memorable interviews from the past year. Gayle King Elizabeth Smart: Nearly 16 Years Later “I, like most of America, was relieved and overjoyed when the news broke that she was safe after …
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