CBS is presenting “Play On: Celebrating the Power of Music to Make Change” on Tuesday night, a benefit concert to help in the fight against hunger and social injustice. The event features an all-star lineup including Bon Jovi, Gary Clarke Jr. and Machine Gun Kelly. Dana Jacobson recently sat down with one of the concert’s executive producers, movie star Kevin Bacon, about the details behind Tuesday night. Source
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Major moment: First COVID-19 vaccine approved in the United States
A major moment: Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the first COVID-19 vaccine approved in the U.S. and the next steps forward. Source
Saturday Sessions: Katie Melua performs “Voices in the Night”
Katie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. Melua joined “CBS This Morning” to perform “Voices in the Night.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Katie Melua performs “Your Longing Is Gone”
Katie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. Melua joined “CBS This Morning” to perform “Your Longing Is Gone.” Source
CBS’ WATCH Magazine cover features Michelle Miller, Jeff Pegues, Jericka Duncan
The cover of the latest issue of CBS’ WATCH Magazine features “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller, along with CBS News’ Jeff Pegues and Jericka Duncan. They are the subjects of the cover story “Through Their Eyes,” and each of them share some important thoughts on journalism, diversity and the stories that shaped 2020. Source
Saturday Sessions: Katie Melua performs “A Love Like That”
Katie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. Melua joined “CBS This Morning” to perform “A Love Like That.” Source
Nonprofit creates opportunities for people of color to climb corporate ladder
According to a study published by the global think tank Coqual, Black Americans make up 10% of college graduates, yet represent less than 1% of Fortune 500 CEOs and only 3.2% of executives and senior-level managers. On average, 58% of Black people indicated they perceived racism in their jobs. Michelle Miller reports on how nonprofit Manage Leadership for Tomorrow is working to change this picture, by building ladders of opportunity to help people of color gain equal access to corporate jobs. Source
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court over rejected bid to overturn election results
President Trump is lashing out at the Supreme Court after it rejected his latest effort to overturn the results of the presidential election in a 7-2 vote. The court shot down a push from Texas to block electors in four battleground states from voting in the Electoral College. Mr. Trump accused the Justices of “showing no wisdom and no courage” on Twitter. Chip Reid reports. Source
Lil Wayne pleads guilty to federal gun charge
His sentencing hearing is scheduled for January 28. Source
Roughly 3 million Pfizer vaccine doses prepared for U.S. shipment
The FDA has approved the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine. About 3 million doses of Pfizer’s vaccine are expected to be shipped as early as the weekend. Tom Hanson reports on the beginning of what will be the largest vaccination effort in American history. Source