The entertainment world is mourning David Cassidy, a Grammy-nominated singer and Emmy-nominated actor who was music royalty in the 1970s and ’80s. Cassidy died Tuesday at age 67. He had dementia and had been hospitalized in Florida with organ failure. Anthony Mason reports. Source
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Esperanza Spalding on creating an album in 77 hours
Grammy-winning artist Esperanza Spalding tells CBS News’ Anthony Mason what it was like recording her “Exposure” album in 77 hours while live streaming the process for the whole world to see. Watch their conversation Wednesday, Nov. 22 on “CBS This Morning,” which airs 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET/PT on CBS. Source
Diplo on Cuba and new documentary “Give Me Future”
Wesley Pentz, better known as Diplo, has won two Grammys for songs with Justin Bieber and fellow DJ, Skrillex. His energetic performances make him one of Forbes highest-paid DJs in the world. Diplo joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new documentary, “Give Me Future,” which explores Diplo’s historic performance in Cuba last year. Source
Justice Department sues to stop AT&T-Time Warner deal
The Department of Justice has announced that it’s suing AT&T in attempt to stop the company from merging with Time Warner. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid has the latest. Source
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate 70 years of marriage
Reaching a 70th anniversary is rare for any married couple. On Monday, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrated that milestone — as did London. Mark Phillips reports. Source
Gov. Cuomo wants to bring driverless cars to New York City
Uber said Monday that it plans to buy as many as 24,000 self-driving cars from Volvo starting in less than two years. New York’s governor wants to bring driverless cars to the Big Apple even sooner. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Charles Manson, killer and cult leader, dead at 83
Maybe it was that look in Charles Manson’s eyes that convinced people to murder in his name. Vincent Bugliosi, who prosecuted and later wrote about Manson, called him “a metaphor for pure evil.” Manson died Sunday. He was 83. John Blackstone reports. Source
Trump designates North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism
President Trump on Monday called North Korea’s government a “murderous regime,” and said he’s designating it a state sponsor of terrorism. Margaret Brennan reports on what the designation means. Source
David Cassidy hospitalized in Florida
“Partridge Family” star David Cassidy has been hospitalized due to organ failure. Here’s a look back at some of his career highlights. Source
Sexual misconduct allegations plague Hollywood
New sexual misconduct allegations surfaced this weekend in show business. Among the accused: producer Brett Ratner, music executive Russell Simmons, TV host Ryan Seacrest and actor Jeffrey Tambor. CBS News John Blackstone has more on the growing fallout from the Harvey Weinstein scandal. Source