“Game of Thrones” received 19 nominations for this year’s Emmys, making HBO the leading network at 99 nominations. And Garth Brooks is making a comeback. Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source
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Boyz II Men sings favorite karaoke song in Times Square
To kick off the comeback of Wendy’s pretzel bun, Boyz II Men appeared in Times Square to sing a little karaoke and told CBS News’ Lauren Moraski what fans can expect from their upcoming album “Collide.” Source
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” stars on making sequel
Andy Serkis and Keri Russell spoke to CBS News’ Ken Lombardi about their new film, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” at a special screening of the sequel in Brooklyn, N.Y. Source
Bieber gets fine, probation, for egg throwing
Justin Bieber received to two years probation and an $80,000 fine after pleading no contest in an egg-throwing incident. Plus, George Clooney gets an apology from a tabloid. Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment report. Source
Ancient art returns to public view in Rome
Hidden away for decades, one of the most important private collections of antiquities, the Torlonia Marbles, is being put on public display once again. Source
Congressmen quarrel over “badgering” the witness at IRS hearing
Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Gerry Connolly, D-Va., got into a heated argument Wednesday over Jordan’s treatment of IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. Source
Flash Points: Why the heightened security for U.S.-bound flights?
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr speaks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the heightened security at some international airports and what has U.S. officials so concerned Source
Wi-Fi hotspots a hotbed for hacker activity
A recent Consumer Reports survey found 62 percent of Americans do nothing to protect their privacy online. That can make it easy for hackers to steal personal information. One way hackers can get access to your private passwords is at a wi-fi hot spot. CBS News’ Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Performance capture brings apes to life on the big screen
The new “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” movie features dazzling special effects. CNET’s Kara Tsuboi takes a look at the high-tech way actors are transformed into their on-screen characters. Source
Vanity Fair celebrates Prince George’s royal first birthday
Vanity Fair put the future king of England and his mom and dad on the cover for the August issue in a story detailing the challenges faced by the first-time parents. Contributor Katie Nicholl comments on how the couple has tried to maintain privacy and a sense of normalcy. Source