Singer-songwriter Keith Urban came from Queensland, Australia, to the home of country music in 1992. In this web exclusive he talked to John Blackstone about what it was like adjusting to the Nashville scene. Source
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Keith Urban on small clubs and record execs
In this web exclusive, country superstar Keith Urban shares stories with correspondent John Blackstone from his days starting out at Nashville’s famed venue 12th & Porter, where many music acts have been through the “grindstone” of performing, hoping for their big break. Source
Keith Urban on getting the details right
In this web exclusive, country singer, songwriter and producer Keith Urban (“Ripcord”) explains to correspondent John Blackstone about his passion for recording and producing. “I’ll grab anything that’s got strings on it, or that I can hit and make stuff happen.” Source
The Dish: Los Angeles chef Brandon Boudet
Boudet fell into cooking in the most naturally food-centric place in America: New Orleans. Born and raised in the Crescent City of French, Sicilian and Germany ancestry, he was cooking by the age of eight. He later moved west and is now executive chef and co-owner of Los Angeles cult favorites including Little Dom’s, 101 Coffee Shop and MiniBar. Boudet joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his career. Source
Saturday Sessions: Cyndi Lauper performs “Funnel of Love”
Cyndi Lauper has the rare distinction of having earned a Grammy, an Emmy and a Tony, but even with all that success, she keeps changing her tune, exploring different styles and genres. On Saturday Sessions, Lauper performs “Funnel of Love” from her new album of country classics, “Detour.” Source
Reptile robber apprehended in Florida
Security cameras in a pet store in St. Petersburg, Florida, caught a man as he stole a baby python from its cage. Upon seeing the attempted theft on the cameras, store employees rushed to capture the man. Source
How President Obama may sway 2016 campaign
President Obama voiced a few of his opinions on presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump as well as the Democratic primary race Friday. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN with more on how Obama may influence the 2016 race for the White House. Source
Baghdad beefs up security amid protests
After protesters stormed Baghdad’s “Green Zone” last week, blast walls were put up and roads in the area were shut down. CBS News correspondent Charlie D’Agata joins CBSN with more on the situation in Iraq. Source
Obama: Being President is not a “reality show”
President Obama had some choice words Friday when asked about Donald Trump, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee. The president also gave the media a piece of his mind for their coverage of the Trump campaign. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has more on Obama’s remarks. Source
Suspect on the loose in D.C.-area shootings
Police are investigating two D.C.-area shootings that have left two people dead and two others wounded. Authorities are still investigating whether the shootings are connected and are even probing whether they might be linked to a murder that happened Thursday. Cops are searching for a federal police officer as a person of interest in that case. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave is on the scene in Maryland with the latest. Source