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

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Feds warn against some baby loungers, cradle swings amid 6 deaths Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death. 8H ago

Popular U.S. sunscreens are turning clothing orange, consumers and brands say Bewildered by rusty-looking stains on your white clothing this summer? The likely culprit is an ingredient found in over 600 sunscreen products. 8H ago

Team USA gymnastics won Olympic gold. You can now see them for $30. The Gold Over America Tour will make stops in 30 cities across the U.S. Here is where tickets are the cheapest. 8H 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. 12H 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. 13H ago

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Diplomacy takes center stage as Iran holds off retaliation against Israel U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war. 2H ago

3 vulnerable Senate Democrats to skip DNC Sens. Jon Tester of Montana, Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Sherrod Brown of Ohio will be absent as Democrats celebrate Kamala Harris' nomination. 4H ago

Trump to resume outdoor rallies with bulletproof glass Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear. 5H ago

The evolution of Harris' stances on health care, fracking, Supreme Court Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on some issues have evolved in the past four years since her first run for the presidency. 11H ago

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. 13H ago

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Feds warn against some baby loungers, cradle swings amid 6 deaths Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death. 8H ago

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. 10H ago

Cicadas come with an itchy pest — tiny mites that can cause rashes Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size. 12H 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. 12H 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. 13H ago

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Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn speaks out after Olympic ridicule Australia breaker Rachael Gunn, also known as B-Girl Raygun, said the "hate" she has received over her Paris Olympics performance has been "devastating." 8H ago

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." 10H 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. 5H ago

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Entertainment Heightened security for Swift's London shows Taylor Swift fans attending her Thursday concert in London's Wembley Stadium were subjected to extra security measures in response to the cancellation last week of her three Vienna concerts after Austrian investigators foiled an alleged terror plot there. Imtiaz Tyab has details. 6H ago 01:48

Peter Marshall, longtime "Hollywood Squares" host, dies at 98 "The Hollywood Squares" became an American cultural institution and made Peter Marshall a household name. 5H ago

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. 9H 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. 16H 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. 17H ago 06:32

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Technology How to spot AI, disinformation in 2024 race Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips. 6H ago 05:34

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. Aug 14 01:04

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

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

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

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Science The rising energy demands of data centers There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them. 5H ago 03:31

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. Aug 14 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

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2 Alaska State Troopers charged with assault in case of mistaken identity The two troopers pepper-sprayed, beat, stunned and used a police dog on the wrong man, authorities said. 1H ago

5 arrested in death of actor Matthew Perry Five people have been arrested in connection with the 2023 death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry. The defendants, which includes two doctors and Perry's personal assistant, were federally charged with distributing the ketamine that contributed to Perry's death. According to prosecutors, Perry's personal assistant admitted to giving him multiple ketamine injections on the day of his death. Adam Yamaguchi has the latest. 6H ago 02:34

Breaking down charges in Matthew Perry death Five people are facing criminal charges in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. Among them are his personal assistant and two doctors. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has the details. 7H ago 04:32

4 people arrested in shooting death of "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor The former "General Hospital," 37, star was fatally shot in May in downtown Los Angeles. He had just finished his bartending shift and was walking to his car. 2H ago

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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. Aug 14

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

Latest Galleries

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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