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Morley Safer profiled the opera singer in 1999, describing Fleming, known as "the diva next door," as an operatic rarity: a nice person with a sense of humor about opera and herself.
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Morley Safer profiled the opera singer in 1999, describing Fleming, known as "the diva next door," as an operatic rarity: a nice person with a sense of humor about opera and herself.
Hundreds of thousands of music fans visit Morocco each year for the Gnawa and World Music Festival. The ancient music, often dubbed Moroccan Blues, is the legacy of enslaved Black Africans in Morocco.
It's been a 13-year-long labor of love by the Grammy-winning musician, singer and songwriter: an off-Broadway musical loosely based on her own life story.
Josh Groban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his starring role in the Broadway revival of "Sweeney Todd."
The company's first show in 1948 featured 16-year-old Ruth Lawrence Doering, who finished her dance despite her shoe breaking mid-performance.
A child prodigy who survived a crippling fire at a young age, violinist Augustin Hadelich is a superstar soloist with the globetrotting itinerary and critical acclaim to prove it. Hadelich talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook about his affection for his instrument, and his long road to becoming, at age 39, one of classical music's most accomplished performers.
Tap dancing is a uniquely American art form, with more than three centuries of tradition behind it. Ayodele Casel, a dancer and choreographer who has worked on Broadway shows, has dedicated her life to honoring the dancers of years gone by and ensuring their achievements are not forgotten. Michelle Miller has more.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor of orchestras in New York City, Philadelphia, and Montreal, wants to break down the walls that have kept some audiences from classical music and opera.
Lollapalooza kicks off in Chicago Thursday with the 4-day music festival featuring acts like Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish. About 400,000 people are expected to attend this year. Time Out Chicago editor Jeffy Mai joined CBS News to discuss the festival.
The hip-hop music festival Rolling Loud is getting underway in Miami Gardens, Florida. The festival will continue through the weekend with over 75 artists expected to perform. Carl Lamarre, deputy director of R&B and hip-hop at Billboard, joined CBS News to talk about the festival.
Fewer than 6% of undergraduate classical music majors are Black and Latinx, according to Washington Musical Pathways Initiative artistic director Jamila Tekalli Hanner.
With the closing of "Phantom of the Opera," and his latest musical, "Bad Cinderella," there is no Andrew Lloyd Webber production on Broadway for the first time in 43 years. The composer who helped define musical theater over the past half-century talks with correspondent Seth Doane about theater's future; the problem with the Tony Awards; writing music for Britain's new king; and the death of his son, Grammy-nominated composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber.
This spring, 21-year-old Mira Nadon stepped into a crowning role at the New York City Ballet as the company's first ever Asian American female principal dancer. Nancy Chen has her story.
The dance company in New York City has trained big names like Jennifer Lopez.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the man behind major orchestras in New York City, Philadelphia and Montreal, is reshaping the world of classical music. He tells Jon Wertheim about one unlikely source of his inspiration.
Even as Putin's war rages on, dancers from the Ukraine National Ballet are using their skills to remind the world of their country's culture and keep spirits high. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Kyiv.
A prima ballerina in Russia has quit in protest, while young Ukrainian dancers flee war. Jon Wertheim reports on how ballet has become a front in Russia's war next door.
The San Francisco Ballet was the first company to perform ""The Nutcracker"" in the U.S. This year, it has its first Black principal ballerina. CBS Bay Area’s Elizabeth Cook reports.
The art form, born of diverse dance traditions brought to America, has recently experienced an encore of popularity thanks to a new generation of tap artists.
After a childhood of anger and violence, the 32-year-old now commands the stage around the world. Scott Pelley reports.
Web exclusive: Broadway's veteran dancers - the "body and soul" of musical theater - describe the passion and drive of being a "gypsy"
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Actor Matthew Macfadyen opened up about his new role in Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine" and the therapeutic experience of playing Tom Wambsgans in "Succession."
George Clooney shocked many in the Democratic Party when he wrote an op-ed urging President Biden to exit the 2024 race.
Anthony Mason interviews Emmy-winning actor Matthew Macfadyen about his role as Mr. Paradox in "Deadpool & Wolverine," which is scheduled to be released on Friday. Macfadyen also talks about ending his role as Tom Wambsgans on "Succession," and why he felt he was miscast as Mr. Darcy in "Pride & Prejudice."
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
In "Bart to the Future," Lisa Simpson replaces Donald Trump as president, wearing an outfit that is eerily similar to Kamala Harris' inauguration suit.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
Actor Aubrey Plaza suffered a torn ACL before attending the anticipated WNBA All-Star game in Phoenix over the weekend, a commentator said.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is reportedly planning to resign after he was found guilty on federal bribery charges.
Although the market remains tight, a rise in inventory could break up clouds for homebuyers, analysts say.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Almost half the Secret Service's personnel is tasked with protecting the president and other elected officials. Here's what to know.
George Clooney shocked many in the Democratic Party when he wrote an op-ed urging President Biden to exit the 2024 race.
Although the market remains tight, a rise in inventory could break up clouds for homebuyers, analysts say.
Almost half the Secret Service's personnel is tasked with protecting the president and other elected officials. Here's what to know.
Adidas has apologized to Bella Hadid after the company pulled an ad linked to the 1972 Munich Olympics, which featured the model.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
The results of one of the largest and most comprehensive experiments in basic income are now out.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is reportedly planning to resign after he was found guilty on federal bribery charges.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Almost half the Secret Service's personnel is tasked with protecting the president and other elected officials. Here's what to know.
George Clooney shocked many in the Democratic Party when he wrote an op-ed urging President Biden to exit the 2024 race.
The Democratic congressional leaders held a news conference on Capitol Hill where they announced their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats has killed two people and sickened 28 others across 12 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The rankings, from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based on 33 health indicators, including different health behaviors and outcomes.
These pigs breathe air and drink water that's better filtered against contaminants than what's required for people. Even their feed gets disinfected.
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Thirteen sharks tested for cocaine and benzoylecgonine were found to have the illicit drug in their muscles and livers.
Nearly 100 people, including many children, died when their overcrowded boat sank in stormy weather in 2023.
A couple was found dead in a raft that washed ashore in Canada. They were avid sailors who documented their voyages on YouTube.
Adidas has apologized to Bella Hadid after the company pulled an ad linked to the 1972 Munich Olympics, which featured the model.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Actor Matthew Macfadyen opened up about his new role in Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine" and the therapeutic experience of playing Tom Wambsgans in "Succession."
George Clooney shocked many in the Democratic Party when he wrote an op-ed urging President Biden to exit the 2024 race.
Anthony Mason interviews Emmy-winning actor Matthew Macfadyen about his role as Mr. Paradox in "Deadpool & Wolverine," which is scheduled to be released on Friday. Macfadyen also talks about ending his role as Tom Wambsgans on "Succession," and why he felt he was miscast as Mr. Darcy in "Pride & Prejudice."
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday in continued fallout from last week's global cyber outage. Delta Air Lines is the hardest hit, with roughly 23% of all its flights for the day canceled. Sam Sabin, cybersecurity reporter for Axios, joins CBS News to unpack the chaos.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Travelers at airports across the globe were still facing long lines and flight cancellations as airlines Saturday struggled to recover from the CrowdStrike software meltdown. Elise Preston reports.
Saturday marks 55 years since the crew of Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Buzz Aldrin, the only surviving member of that crew, remembered the historic moment by writing, "I am still inspired by what we all saw and did, the best of America and the best of humanity."
Thirteen sharks tested for cocaine and benzoylecgonine were found to have the illicit drug in their muscles and livers.
There is a lot we're still learning about the magnificent elephant, a creature that became a political animal after satirist Thomas Nast used it in cartoons in the 1870s. Correspondent Faith Salie visits the exhibition "The Secret World of Elephants," at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and checks out the pachyderms at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to uncover some of the elephant's secrets, from its means of communication, to its trunk, "the Swiss army knife of organs."
This summer millions of people have experienced the fact that climate change is making our days hotter, but new research shows it is also making them longer. CBS News' Lana Zak explains.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is reportedly planning to resign after he was found guilty on federal bribery charges.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is resigning from her post atop the agency charged with securing Donald Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an armed man targeted the former president. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report.
Authorities seized large quantities of chemicals used to manufacture illicit drugs, valued at more than $100 million, police said.
The four plaintiffs are merely the latest victims "in a long line of individuals who have suffered at Brown's hands," the lawsuit claims.
Bodycam video of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey was released Monday afternoon. The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign is shifting gears to focus on beating Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the campaign's approach to the shocking twist in the political contest.
Democratic congressional leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 presidential race. This comes after President Biden announced Sunday he was dropping out of the running and endorsed Harris' campaign.
Vice President Kamala Harris will make her first campaign stop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday where she hopes to court voters in the 2024 battleground state. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang previews Harris' remarks.
Delta is still navigating delays and flight cancellations after the global technology outage that struck Microsoft products linked to CrowdStrike systems. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
New evidence discovered after Murdaugh murders reignites a cold case. "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent forensic experts. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports Saturday, July 227at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.