Astronaut family portraits
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Books
Stephen King's "Under the Dome" gets CBS series order
Network has given a 13-episode order for a serialized drama based on King's novel, set to be broadcast in summer 2013
Jenni Rivera memoir to be released in July
Publisher says "Unbreakable" will reveal the "heart and soul" of the singer, who died in a plane crash in December at age 43
"Harry Potter" gets new book covers for 15th anniversary
Scholastic marking 15 years since the publication of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" with new artwork for all seven books
Judy Greer planning essay collection for 2014
Actress' humorous essay collection, "I Don't Know What You Know Me From: Confessions of a Co-Star," will be released in 2014
New "Bridget Jones" book coming in November
Publisher: Helen Fielding's latest novel will take place in present-day London and "represents a totally new phase in Bridget's life"
New Salinger book and film coming within next year
"The Catcher in the Rye" author is the subject of a new biography due out in September, and a documentary film set to air on PBS
Whitney Houston's mother has words for Bobby Brown
In "Remembering Whitney," Cissy Houston writes that from the start she had doubted whether Brown was right for her daughter
Amy Poehler to write her first book
"Parks and Recreation" star is working on a "illustrated, non-linear diary" for a 2014 release
Applegate wins Newbery; Klassen takes Caldecott
Katherine Applegate's children's book won the book honor, while Jon Klassen's "This Is Not My Hat" received the Randolph Caldecott Medal for illustration
New Dan Brown novel coming in May
Author of "The Da Vinci Code" will unveil a new book this spring featuring familiar protagonist, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon
A rare deal: Self-published book gets major publisher
A well-reviewed book by TV critic Alan Sepinwall has been acquired by Simon & Schuster imprint Touchstone
"Fifty Shades" publisher awards $5,000 bonuses
Random House employees will be seeing lots of green, thanks to the success of E.L. James' bestselling trilogy of erotic novels
Oprah Winfrey picks debut novel for book club
In a statement, Winfrey likened Ayana Mathis' book to the fiction of Toni Morrison
Story of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" told in book
Author Alan Light's "The Holy or the Broken" traces the song's long road from anonymity to popularity
Why Cohen's "Hallelujah" almost didn't get released
New Alan Light book tells story of the iconic song that has been covered by hundreds of artists
BBC adapting Rowling's "Casual Vacancy" for TV
Adaptation of "Harry Potter" author's first novel for adults is due to air on the BBC in 2014, it was announced Monday
Whitney Houston is celebrated in new photo book
"Whitney: Tribute to an Icon" features photographs that span the late singer's career
Title, release date announced for Amanda Knox book
The book, called "Waiting to be Heard," will come out on April 30
Kurt Cobain's pre-fame story told in new book
Through never-before-published photographs and anecdotes, Sub Pop co-founder Bruce Pavitt showcases a slice of a budding Nirvana
National Book Awards announce winners
Annual event presented awards to both longtime writers and new authors on Wednesday in New York
Bryan Adams gets "Exposed" in new book
Singer/photographer tells CBSNews.com about his first retrospective collection of photographs
Cultural historian, author Jacques Barzun dies
The pioneering intellectual and best-selling author died Thursday at age 104
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" coming to e-books
Author Jeff Kinney will finally release a digital version of his top-selling series
Johnny Depp launching a book publishing imprint
Already on the actor's list of books is one about singer-songwriter Bob Dylan
Entertainment
Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, found dead in San Francisco hotel, officials confirm
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Rosé talks rise in music industry and doubts
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
2025: The year's top books
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2025: The year's top movies
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2025: The year's top music
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