Laufey on creating her own sound

Whimsical and romantic, the music of Icelandic singer and cellist Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir blends pop, jazz, classical and bossa nova – a "mishmash," she calls it. Her latest album is "A Matter of Time."

• Aug 17

Laufey on creating her own sound

Whimsical and romantic, the music of Icelandic singer and cellist Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, or Laufey, blends pop, jazz, classical and bossa nova – a "mishmash," she calls it, which has led to sold-out shows, bestselling albums, and a Grammy Award. With her third album, "A Matter of Time," being released this week, she sits down with correspondent Tracy Smith to discuss her musical tastes; her reaction to the response of young fans; and the thrill of singing a duet with Barbra Streisand of a song she composed, "Letter To My 13-Year-Old Self."

• Aug 17
• 07:56

Rashid Johnson on art as a source of potential joy

Artist Rashid Johnson has used multiple media and materials to create works that examine race, masculinity, identity, aesthetics, and (he says) his own anxiety. Now, Johnson's career is the focus of an exhibition at the Guggenheim New York, "A Poem for Deep Thinkers." Correspondent Alina Cho reports.

• Aug 17
• 05:06

Becoming a TV commercial icon

You know them as Flo, the Progressive Insurance saleswoman; Mayhem, the human embodiment of disasters covered by Allstate; and the unstoppable dancer from the Jardiance diabetes drug ads. Correspondent David Pogue talks with actors Stephanie Courtney, Dean Winters and Deanna Colon about how becoming nationally famous via TV commercials has (or hasn't) changed their lives. (Original air date: Feb. 9, 2025.)

• Aug 17
• 07:46

Exploring Hollywood Forever's new 5-story mausoleum

Hollywood Forever Cemetery's new five-story mausoleum towers over the sprawling grounds that serve as the final resting place of many of Hollywood's biggest stars. Elise Preston has more.

• Aug 16
• 02:42

Lord Huron performs "Nothing I Need"

Lord Huron frontman Ben Schneider began playing with his friends in Okemos, Michigan, at age 12. Their first album landed on the scene in 2012, and they've captivated audiences ever since. The indie rock favorites return to "CBS Saturday Morning" to perform songs from their fifth full-length album, "The Cosmic Selector: Volume One," which dropped last month. Here's Lord Huron with "Nothing I Need."

• Aug 16
• 03:35

Lord Huron performs "Bag of Bones"

Lord Huron frontman Ben Schneider began playing with his friends in Okemos, Michigan, at age 12. Their first album landed on the scene in 2012, and they've captivated audiences ever since. The indie rock favorites return to "CBS Saturday Morning" to perform songs from their fifth full-length album, "The Cosmic Selector: Volume One," which dropped last month. Here's Lord Huron with "Bag of Bones."

• Aug 16
• 04:09

Lord Huron performs "Watch Me Go"

Lord Huron frontman Ben Schneider began playing with his friends in Okemos, Michigan, at age 12. Their first album landed on the scene in 2012, and they've captivated audiences ever since. The indie rock favorites return to "CBS Saturday Morning" to perform songs from their fifth full-length album, "The Cosmic Selector: Volume One," which dropped last month. Here's Lord Huron with "Watch Me Go."

• Aug 16
• 03:18

New book on surfing by Obama's speechwriter

A new book by former President Barack Obama's former speechwriter, David Litt, details his attempts at learning to surf--and some of the life lessons he learned along the way.

• Aug 16
• 07:14

AI-generated music sparks industry concern

Music generated by artificial intelligence, which can take only two minutes to produce, has sparked ethical concerns in the industry.

• Aug 16
• 09:28

Taylor Swift's love of orange sparks branding frenzy on social media

Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.

• Aug 15

Journalist David Diaz remembered as a "reporter's reporter" at celebration of life

The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.

• Aug 18

9 things Taylor Swift shared about her new album on "New Heights" podcast

Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.

• Aug 14

Taylor Swift joins Kelce brothers on "New Heights" podcast

Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.

• Aug 13

Taylor Swift fans gear up for new album

In a special "Talk of the Table" segment, USA Today's Taylor Swift reporter Bryan West joins "CBS Mornings" from Nashville to discuss the announcement and fan excitement.

• Aug 13
• 05:54

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