Southern soul singer tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski why he’s exploring the darker side of love on his new release, “A Life Worth Living.” Source

First-time nominee Billy Bob Thornton and “Veep” star Julia Louis-Dreyfuss were in attendance at the opening cocktail reception last night. Also, Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s gives a posthumous performance in the new “Hunger Games” film, “Mocking Jay – Part 1.” Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source

Heavy rain caused flooding in the greater metro area of Boston, resulting in cars submerged beneath the floodwater. High-speed winds took down power lines and trees which collapsed and destroyed property. Source

One of those killed was a police officer, and a suspect is in custody. Source

The president welcomed 500 young African leaders to the White House as part of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). Source

AppHarvest’s first greenhouse is the size of 58 football fields. It claims it grows 30 times more produce than a typical outdoor farm and uses 90% less water. Ben Tracy reports. Source

As the investigation into the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 continues, fighting between the Ukrainian military and pro-Russian separatists intensified near the crash site in eastern Ukraine. International monitors and investigators were unable to examine the wreckage. Kitty Logan reports. Source

Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo made a big splash in San Diego in anticipation of their upcoming sequel “Avengers: Age Of Ultron.” Also, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ new album ‘Hypnotic Eye’ goes on sale tomorrow. Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source

After taking time off to deal with the breakup of her marriage and the death of her adoptive father, the singer-songwriter is back with a new album and a new tour; Anthony Mason visits McLachlan at her studio in her native Canada. Source

Director Richard Linklater explains why he prefers the film world to the “real world” and how he manages to work with so many of the same actors time and time again. Source