The Library of Congress announced this week the latest recordings to be preserved for future generations, having been judged to be “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” They span the spectrum from pop, jazz and show tunes to the spoken word. Charles Osgood reports. Source
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Brian Grazer’s curious road to success
The films he’s made have won Oscars, dazzled audiences, and earned more than $13 billion, but he’s not just a Hollywood producer. For 30 years Brian Grazer has had “curiosity conversations” with scientists, artists and other noted achievers. His new book, “A Curious Mind,” is about what he’s learned from those talks. Contributor Scott Simon of NPR reports. Source
Female-led films dominate at the box office
Movies like “Insurgent,” “Cinderella,” and “50 Shades of Grey,” are the top three live-action movie openings this year. Notably they all have female leads and most of the ticket-buyers were women. Meanwhile, male-centric movies have been bombing at the box office. Is Hollywood no longer strictly a man’s world? The New York Times business editor Peter Lattman joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to tell us more. Source
Legendary comedian George Carlin is the newest face of the National Portrait Gallery
The late George Carlin made his living slicing and dicing Washington politicians for delighted audiences, but now, he has a most unlikely place of honor. Vinita Nair tells us more. Source
Ben Affleck gives Sen. Leahy shoutout for Batman cameo
The actor, director and activist used his star power to press Congress for more foreign aid for the Democratic Republic of Congo. He also gave a Hollywood hat-tip at a Senate hearing Thursday, calling out Sen. Patrick Leahy for his cameo in Batman. The Vermont senator is known for being a Batman fanatic. Gayle King reports. Source
Ed Sheeran’s wedding surprise
Ed Sheeran makes a surprise appearance at a wedding. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano and Anne-Marie Green show us how the Grammy-nominated singer gave a free show to one lucky couple. Source
George Floyd’s girlfriend, first responders take stand in Chauvin trial
George Floyd’s girlfriend cried as she recalled their relationship, and paramedics described trying to revive an unresponsive Floyd. Source
Prosecutors: Germanwings co-pilot hid illness from airline
German authorities say Germanwings Flight 9525 co-pilot Andreas Lubitz hid the extent of his illnesses from the airline company. Investigators also found evidence that he was undergoing regular medical treatment. Allen Pizzey reports from Montabaur, Germany. Source
Beijing seeks to put a damper on dancing grannies
Imagine a flash mob in a public space with dancing old ladies — that scene is creating controversy in parts of China. But now, the government may be backpedaling from its plan to roll out 12 state-sanctioned “square dance routines” that would have curbed the disputes over public dancing. Seth Doane reports from Beijing. Source
Movie producer Brian Grazer on childhood challenges
Grazer began his amazing run more than 30 years ago. His work includes hits like “Apollo 13,” “The Da Vinci Code,” and the Oscar winning “A Beautiful Mind.” “Sunday Morning” contributor Scott Simon reports on how Grazer’s family helped him use his childhood curiosity to earn his place in Hollywood. Watch the full piece this week on “Sunday Morning.” Source