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Octavia Spencer Brings African-American Hair Mogul's Story To Netflix
Octavia Spencer is bringing the remarkable saga of black haircare mogul Madam C.J. Walker to television.
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Octavia Spencer is bringing the remarkable saga of black haircare mogul Madam C.J. Walker to television.
Set inside of a barbershop, "The Shop" debuts on August 28 on HBO and features NBA superstar LeBron James leading a conversation and debate among his guests.
Rob Pelinka said that the Lakers aren't trying to beat the Warriors at their own game. Instead, they're building a team around LeBron James to do something different.
The Lakers announced the signing of LeBron James on Monday night, confirming the seismic shift created by his decision to leave Cleveland for Los Angeles.
Is it time for "Space Jam 2" to happen? A whole new "House Party" franchise? Under the leadership of LeBron James, anything is possible.
Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been announced as the cover athlete for the standard edition of the "NBA 2K19" video game, which will be released in September.
LeBron James is already the biggest star of his generation, and he followed a familiar path to the bright lights of Los Angeles when he decided to sign with the Lakers as a free agent.
LeBron James jerseys of assorted colors hang inside of the Cavaliers team shop, their retail price slashed by 40 percent. Eight years ago, some of them were still smoldering in the streets.
Kevin Durant, Paul George and Chris Paul all decided to stay put and remain in the Western Conference. Now, LeBron James is joining them. And just like that, the West got even wilder.
As NBA superstar LeBron James heads to the Lakers, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert thanked him for coming back to Cleveland and ending the city's championship drought.
LeBron James is signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time to join one of the NBA's most iconic franchises.
LeBron James has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers in order to become an unrestricted free agent.
This year's NBA free agency season offers plenty of talent beyond LeBron, from difference makers to glue guys, and here are the top 10.
NBA free agency is back, and the rumor mill is in overdrive. LeBron James has looked at schools in Los Angeles? He's not fond of Houston? He's hugging restaurant diners in Miami?
This year's group of NBA free agents includes an array of superstars, big men, glue guys and sharp-shooters. Here's a look at some of the best players to follow.
As the sports world waits to see where LeBron James intends to play next season and beyond, there remains a real possibility that he could choose to stay in Cleveland.
Rockets star James Harden was named the NBA's MVP after being runner-up twice, beating out LeBron James and Anthony Davis at the NBA Awards on Monday night.
Key Warriors are all signed or have committed for next season, but the team can still make a play in free agency, possibly even for LeBron.
The outstanding play of Steph Curry, who is averaging 31 points and shooting 50% from three, shouldn't be overshadowed by LeBron's efforts.
No matter whose team wins the NBA championship, neither LeBron James nor Steph Curry will be at the White House anytime soon.
For the first time in eight years, no women are featured on the Forbes list of the world's 100 highest-earning sports stars. Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather tops the list.
LeBron James knows for certain that this year's NBA champion, be it the Cavaliers or Warriors, will not visit the White House.
LeBron James will appear on the cover of "NBA 2K19" as the popular video game franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary. The game will be available to fans on September 7.
LeBron James will get a couple of days to catch his breath, then make his annual June journey to Golden State, or down to Houston, to face an NBA team that's far better than his Cavaliers.
In the NBA conference finals, finding a mismatch is often the best way to create an advantage on offense.
A trio of triple-digit highs have kicked off July. In all, there have been five such days so far this summer.
The incident happened around 5 p.m. Wednesday inside the Academy store in the 1700 block of Cherry Lane, just north of I-30.
One pastor called the facility a "house of horrors."
Preston Ward, also known as "The Drone Show Guy" on Instagram with 1 million followers and recent appearances on national television, is well-versed in drone shows.
The same family owned the painting for a century, not realizing the artist was a Texas titan.
The same family owned the painting for a century, not realizing the artist was a Texas titan.
A trio of triple-digit highs have kicked off July. In all, there have been five such days so far this summer.
The incident happened around 5 p.m. Wednesday inside the Academy store in the 1700 block of Cherry Lane, just north of I-30.
One pastor called the facility a "house of horrors."
Hurricane Beryl continues to make its way west and northwest as a powerful hurricane, but at a decreasing speed.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
In 2017, investigators found bump stocks attached to the guns used in the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, which killed 58 people - the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.
President Biden met with Democratic governors on Wednesday amid concerns over his debate performance last week.
A New York court said in a decision that Rudy Giuliani is disbarred effective immediately.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will consider a challenge to a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify the ages of their visitors.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Change is coming to the Fort Worth Stockyards in the form of a billion-dollar development project.
In a letter to Southwest's board, the investment firm complained that Southwest's stock price has dropped more than 50% in the last three years.
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" opened with an estimated $56 million in theater sales over the weekend.
TXSE Group aims to launch by 2026.
The Texas Rangers ended their 11-game losing streak to the San Diego Padres with a 7-0 win on Tuesday night.
The Dallas Wings were coming off their best season since moving to Texas eight years ago, and their most wins since the franchise's last WNBA title in 2008.
Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.
Bye-bye Big 12, hello SEC. The move becomes official today, after 3 years in the making.
Texas rookie Wyatt Langford became the first major leaguer to hit for the cycle this season, and the Rangers routed the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 to snap a six-game skid.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The Oscar-winning actor and director spoke with CBS News Texas ahead of the release of his passion project.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
"CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience.
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
The annual Sparks and Stripes Independence Day event in Irving featured more than 500 drones launched into the sky and choreographed to form a beautiful waving flag.
A new family water ride is available at Six Flags over Texas in Arlington.
A Grand Prairie woman accused of attempting to drown a child is back in jail after her bond was increased to $1 million.
All eyes are on deadly Hurricane Beryl as it wreaks havoc.
CBS News Texas reporter Marvin Hurst thoroughly enjoyed the fireworks and festivities at Addison's Kaboom Town event.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!