The coronavirus pandemic altered this year’s Academy Awards in big and small ways — but the stars still dressed up to impress. Source
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Fans pay tribute to Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher
Tributes to Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher filled social media on Thursday. Drawings depicted the late mother and daughter together — Reynolds as her “Singin’ in the Rain” character Kathy Selden and Fisher as Princess Leia from “Star Wars” Source
Creators of Oscar-nominated short film “Two Distant Strangers” open up
“Two Distant Strangers,” the Oscar-nominated short film on Netflix, was inspired by the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe, the film’s creators, discuss the process of producing a film tackling the issue of police brutality. Jericka Duncan has more. Source
From 2004: Carrie Fisher’s open book
In this profile originally broadcast on February 1, 2004, actress and author Carrie Fisher (best known as Princess Leia of “Star Wars”) talked with correspondent Rita Braver about her novel “The Best Awful,” a thinly-fictionalized account of how Hollywood talent agent Bryan Lourd – the father of Fisher’s real-life daughter – left her for another man, and of her battle with mental illness. Source
The 10 best films of 2016
CBSNews.com’s David Morgan picks the year’s top movies, from indie favorites, blockbusters and arthouse fare to compelling documentaries. Source
Debbie Reynolds, America’s Sweetheart, dies at 84
Actress Debbie Reynolds died Wednesday, just one day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher. Reynolds was rushed to the hospital after reportedly falling ill at her son’s home. Anna Werner takes a look back at Reynolds’ life and legacy. Source
Carrie Fisher honored for speaking out on mental health
Carrie Fisher is being remembered for helping those suffering from mental illness. Fisher, who died Tuesday, was outspoken about her struggle with bipolar disorder, as well as drug addiction. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
The highs and lows of tech in 2016
2016 was a huge year for the tech industry, in ways both good and bad. From the proliferation of voice-controlled devices to a hacked presidential campaign, CBS News contributor Nick Thompson describes the top tech stories of 2016, and what to expect in 2017. Source
“Star Wars” fans mourn Carrie Fisher
CBS News’ Vladimir Duthiers discusses the legacy of “Star Wars” star Carrie Fisher. Source
Remembering the life and legacy of Carrie Fisher
Movie fans remember Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” series, but her talents and social impact reached far beyond the big screen. Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier talks about Fisher’s role as an activist and writer. Source