Michael Ovitz rose from working in a mail room to become a super agent representing Hollywood stars. Ovitz co- founded Creative Artists Agency, a dominating force in the talent agent business. On 'CBS This Morning', Ovitz discussed his role as a feared Hollywood agent.
President Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May will be among more than 130 world leaders expected for meetings at the United Nations General Assembly this week. May will raise important global issues, including the Iran nuclear deal and the use of chemical weapons by Russia. Britain accuses Russia of poisoning four people in Salisbury, England.
Tracy Morgan stars in the popular show 'The Last O.G.,' filmed in the same Brooklyn neighborhood where he grew up. The comedian and actor showed his skills in an impressive lineup of shows including 'Def Comedy Jam,' 'Saturday Night Live,' and '30 Rock.' In CBS series, Note to Self, broadcast today on CBS THIS MORNING, Morgan reflects on his childhood, his comedy career that began more than 20 years ago, his serious injuries from a 2014 car accident, and his subsequent recovery. Morgan shares those life lessons in a heartfelt message to his 6-year-old self.
Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon directed numerous Broadway hits including, 'Hairspray Live' and 'Fences.' His most recent production, 'Children of a Lesser God,' is nominated for a Tony. Throughout his decades-long career, Leon's work focused on diversity, inclusion and influencing social change. Leon joins 'CBS This Morning' to discuss his new memoir, 'Take You Wherever You Go,' where he writes about his humble beginnings. Check out the clip below!
Stephen King, the so-called 'king of horror,' has published more than 50 best-selling titles over the past 44 years. His latest, 'The Outsider,' explores the idea of being in two places at the same time. King joins 'CBS This Morning' to discuss what sparked the idea for his new novel and the themes he explores in it.
Leslie Odom Jr. shot to fame for his Tony and Grammy Award-winning turn as Aaron Burr in the hit Broadway musical 'Hamilton.' In his new book, 'Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning,' he shares personal stories and life lessons to help you follow your dreams. Odom joins 'CBS This Morning' to discuss the social studies teacher who changed his life and the time he almost gave up on acting.
LATE LATE SHOW host James Corden stopped by this morning's CBS THIS MORNING to talk about preparing for Sunday's Tony Awards, the success of his late-night show, and the evolution of "Carpool Karaoke"
Esaw Snipes-Garner, Eric Garner's widow, said that she doesn't think she'll ever accept an apology from Daniel Pantaleo, the NYPD officer who put her husband in the chokehold, shortly before he died, in a live appearance today, Dec. 4, 2014 on CBS THIS MORNING (7:00-9:00 AM).
NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks said that the community of Ferguson, Mo., is “quite saddened and disappointed” by the lack of indictment against Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren discussed the upcoming midterm elections, saying that "it's going to be ugly out there if the Republicans take control," in an interview that was broadcast live today, Oct. 28, 2014 on CBS THIS MORNING (7:00-9:00 AM) on the CBS Television Network.
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton believes the brief video clip of the incident that that led to the death of Eric Garner is “certainly disturbing” and “struck a chord” with the public
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt and Google Ideas Director Jared Cohen said that the company will donate $1 million to a company or individual making strides to solve the world's problems, in an interview that was broadcast live
Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds discussed his son's mental illness and death, and vowed to improve mental healthcare in the U.S., in an interview with CBS THIS MORNING
Former CIA Deputy Director and CBS News Contributor Michael Morell called the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, “The most dangerous Olympics I've experienced in my adult life,”
Former White House Chief of Staff to President Obama and CBS News Contributor Bill Daley said that Secretary Robert Gates' decision to release his new book while the Obama Administration is still ongoing is “a disservice.'
On tonight's episode of CBS's BLUE BLOODS titled 'The City That Never Sleeps,' when a famous movie star, Russell Berke, who shadowed Danny for research on his next role, is stabbed, Danny goes to his aid, but must keep the crime on the down-low due to Russell's celebrity status.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul (R) said that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and others who are critical of Libertarians within the Republican Party are making a mistake, in an interview that was broadcast live, today, August 13, 2013 on CBS THIS MORNING (7:00-9:00 AM) on the CBS Television Network.
White House nutrition advisor and chef Sam Kass said that a new CDC report showing a modest drop amongst low-income children in the United States is “an unprecedented breakthrough” and that we “are really seeing the country unite around our kids' health,” in an extensive interview that was broadcast live, today, August 7, 2013, on CBS THIS MORNING (7:00-9:00AM) on the CBS Television Network. Check out his interview below!
Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said today that "there are a lot of bodies" associated with the insider trading case against SAC Capital and indicting the whole firm was appropriate.
Oprah Winfrey discussed her first movie role in 15 years, the latest news on her TV network OWN, her interview with Lindsay Lohan and preparing to mark her 60th birthday