The Washington Post’s David Ignatius weighs in on the United States’ poorly-timed payment of $400 million to Iran. “The optics are terrible,” Ignatius says. The journalist adds that while the U.S. serves as the “north star” of the global economy, Trump has begun to dim that light. Source

Actor Hugh Grant has starred in countless films. In his latest, he plays a suave character alongside Meryl Streep in “Florence Foster Jenkins.” So it was a big surprise when he told our Tracy Smith he was a nervous wreck before stepping in front of the camera. Source

In the 1980s, photographer Robert Mapplethorpe became a prominent figure in New York City’s sub-culture of artists and performers. His younger sibling, Edward, a budding photographer himself, grew up idolizing his mysterious and exciting older brother. But the two parted ways in a nasty split, which sent Edward into a downward spiral motored by drug addiction. He rebounded, and is now creating his own artistic legacy. Serena Altschul reports. Source

A statue of Lucille Ball in her hometown of Celoron, New York, caused many to gasp when it was unveiled in 2009. Locals dubbed the bronze sculpture “Scary Lucy.” A new statue was unveiled on what would have been Ball’s 105th birthday, as seen on Buffalo.com. Vinita Nair has more. Source

In New Jersey, dozens of people were hurt when a railing collapsed during a concert by Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa. Forty-two people were injured during the accident, but everyone has been released from the hospital. DeMarco Morgan has more on the show-stopping incident. Source

Aaron Neville has been crooning for 50 years. The New Orleans native turned 75 in January, but just got around to celebrating his birthday Thursday in New York. Anthony Mason spoke with Neville about his music career. Source

A statue of Lucille Ball in her hometown of Celeron, New York caused many to gasp when it was first unveiled in 2009. After an online outcry, Celereon’s mayor launched a nationwide search to build a new likeness of Lucy. The new statue by artist Carolyn Palmer will be revealed Saturday afternoon on what would have been Lucille Ball’s 105th birthday. Vinita Nair reports. Source

CBS Sports Network’s Dana Jacobson joins CBSN with expectations for tonight’s Olympics opening ceremonies in Rio de Janeiro. There will be some historic moments, including the world’s first refugee team. Source

Deep recession and high inflation greet 2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony. The latest news and more headlines from CBS MoneyWatch. Source

CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell sat down with Hillary Clinton’s running mate, Tim Kaine, for an interview on the 2016 election. O’Donnell joins CBSN to discuss Kaine’s remarks about Donald Trump and his own potential role as vice president. Source