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Embracing the bro hug

You may have noticed men today are trading more than handshakes; it’s a hybrid handshake-hug, called the “bro hug.” Mo Rocca meets with some gentlemen who have fully embraced this expression of male affection, and learns the dos and don’ts of bro hugging. He also explores the history behind dapping, another form of male interpersonal communication popular among African American men. Source

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The secret of dapping

In this web exclusive, photographer LaMont Hamilton and choreographer André Zakery – old hands at dapping – explain the meaning behind the greeting popular among African American males. Source

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Romance novels: One of publishing’s hottest trends

To her students at New York’s Fordham University, she is professor Mary Bly. But to legions of readers, she’s bestselling romance writer Eloisa James, a reigning queen of romance fiction. Faith Salie discusses the English scholar’s surprising double life, and talks with author Beverly Jenkins and with the writer behind the blog Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, as she explores the sex, love, empowerment and HEAs (the “happily ever afters”) of romance novels. Source

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Grammy Award statues still assembled by hand

Heading into the Grammy Awards, Beyonce leads the pack with nine nominations. She and the other Grammy winners may not be aware of this, but the coveted statues are handcrafted works of art. Mireya Villarreal paid a visit to the artist known as “The Grammy Man.” Source

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“Hit Makers”: New book explores how things become popular

In a world of media overload, what determines which music or TV shows –even political candidates — will rise above the din to become the thing everyone talks about? Author Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his new book, “The Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction,” which explores how things move from obscurity to obsession. Source

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Saturday Sessions: Sarah Jarosz performs “House of Mercy”

A gifted multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz was a mandolin virtuoso by the age of 10. At 16, the Austin native was signed by Sugar Hill Records and began working on her debut album. Last year, Jarosz released “Undercurrent,” her fourth album that’s nominated in three Grammy categories. On “CBS This Morning: Saturday,” Jarosz performs “House of Mercy.” Source

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Saturday Sessions: Sarah Jarosz performs “Take Me Back”

A gifted multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz was a mandolin virtuoso by the age of 10. At 16, the Austin native was signed by Sugar Hill Records and began working on her debut album. Last year, Jarosz released “Undercurrent,” her fourth album that’s nominated in three Grammy categories. On “CBS This Morning: Saturday,” Jarosz performs “Take Me Back.” Source

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Saturday Sessions: Sarah Jarosz performs “Green Lights”

A gifted multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz was a mandolin virtuoso by the age of 10. At 16, the Austin native was signed by Sugar Hill Records and began working on her debut album. Last year, Jarosz released “Undercurrent,” her fourth album that’s nominated in three Grammy categories. On “CBS This Morning: Saturday,” Jarosz performs “Green Lights.” Source

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Emma Stone on Hollywood auditions

In this preview of a profile to air on “Sunday Morning,” Emma Stone, the Oscar-nominated star of “La La Land,” talks with Lee Cowan about her move to Los Angeles at age 15 to pursue an acting career, and how she faced the daunting process of Hollywood auditions. Source

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