Based on Alice Hoffman’s best-selling novel, women’s paths cross during the siege of Masada in ancient Israel during the first century. In that time, Romans forced 900 Jews to flee Jerusalem. Actress Rachel Brosnahan and one of the executive producers, Roma Downey, join “CBS This Morning” to preview Tuesday night’s premiere. Source
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Jay Z’s Tidal streaming service aims to make waves in music industry
Hip hop mogul and rapper Jay Z is enlisting some of his famous friends, in addition to his wife Beyoncé, to try and shake up the music industry. The new “owners” of his recently purchased streaming music site “Tidal” were introduced Monday, including Usher, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Kanye West and Alicia Keys. Billboard magazine editor Joe Levy joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the venture. Source
Debi Mazar: “Entourage” film feels “bigger” than series
The actress, who plays publicist Shauna Roberts in “Entourage,” tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski about the big-screen adaptation of hit HBO series, along with playing a lesbian in TV Land’s “Younger.” Source
Spain offers citizenship to families of expelled Jews
More than five centuries ago, Spain gave an ultimatum to the 300,000 Jews living in the country: Convert to Catholicism or be expelled. Now the country’s government is offering Spanish citizenship to the families of the citizens expelled to make amends. Source
Robin Williams’ family agree to meet for resolution over estate
The family of Robin Williams will resolve their dispute over the late actor’s belongings out of court. Source
Inspector general’s report slams U.S. Capitol Police failures ahead of January 6 riot
A new watchdog report obtained by CBS News includes a scathing rebuke of the U.S. Capitol Police’s preparations for handling the unrest on January 6. It says police officials failed to act on intelligence prior to the attack and cite multiple “deficencies” in planning. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details. Source
CBSN, optimized for Android
With a new app for Android, CBSN is now fully optimized for Android devices. Source
Military helps house migrant children amid overcrowding at border facilities
The Pentagon is stepping in to help shelter unaccompanied migrant children at U.S. army bases. Major General Michael T. McGuire, the adjutant general for the Arizona National Guard, joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the logistical challenges of preparing bases to house children during a pandemic. Source
Will Jay Z’s new streaming service change the music industry?
Billboard Magazine’s Andrew Hampp was at the big reveal of Jay Z’s star-studded event for the launch of his new music streaming service, Tidal. Hampp joins CBSN to breaks down the possible impact of the streaming service on the industry. Source
Jay Z launches new music streaming service
Hip Hop icon Jay Z is re-launching his music streaming service “Tidal” with support from some big-name artists. CNET’s Dan Ackerman tells CBSN what this means for consumers and the music industry. Source