Having someone stand in as friend or loved one, like in Julia Roberts’ “My Best Friend’s Wedding” where she enlists her gay co-worker to pose as her fiancé, isn’t just a Hollywood fantasy anymore. People in Japan are now paying for impostors and “rental family” companies are on the rise. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
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2017 summer movie preview
“Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume Two” opened in theaters Friday, officially kicking off the summer movie season. It’s just one of dozens of blockbusters scheduled for release over the next four months. Matt Singer, editor in chief for movie website screencrush.com, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to preview some of the most highly-anticipated summer offerings. Source
Kentucky Derby preview: A one-eyed long shot, mint juleps and a veteran bugler
It’s billed as the fastest two minutes in sports with a history that reaches back more than 140 years. This year’s field of 20 horses is wide open with Classic Empire the favorite to win and Patch, who lost his left eye a year ago, the long shot. Alex Wagner reports. Source
Fraidy Reiss: Web Extra
Child marriage is legal in all 50 states, but activist Fraidy Reiss is trying to change that. Reiss created Unchained at Last after escaping an abusive forced marriage in the U.S. Here is part of Reena Ninan’s interview that you will not see Sunday, May 7 at 8 p.m. ET during the CBSN Original episode. Source
India sets another global record for daily COVID-19 cases
Much-needed medical supplies are starting to arrive in India from around the world, as overwhelmed hospitals are in dire need of oxygen concentrators, COVID tests and masks. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero spoke with Carmen Paun, global health reporter at Politico, about why the entire world needs to be worried about what’s happening in India. Source
Trump’s nominee for Army secretary withdraws from consideration
Mark Green, President Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Army, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the post. CBSN’s Dana Jacobson has the latest. Source
YouTube TV no longer available for new Roku customers
Roku warns existing customers not to delete the YouTube TV app, which is no longer available for download. Source
Uncharted: Episode 1 – Rocky Schwartz
Rocky Schwartz, a mother of two sons suffering from mental illness, discusses the impact it has had on their family and her numerous fights with insurance companies. Source
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell honored in a rare double star ceremony on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell recieved their Hollywood Walk of Fame stars together in a rare double ceremony. ET Online’s senior news editor Jennifer Peros joins CBSN’s Dana Jacobson with the latest entertainment headlines. Source
Can anyone beat the Cavaliers, and what will happen to the Warriors without Coach Kerr?
CBS Sports’ Bill Reiter, host of “Reiter Than You,” joins CBSN’s Dana Jacobson to discuss basketball’s latest: the Cavaliers’ winning streak in the East and the future of the Warriors without coach Steven Kerr. Source