The transformation of Lil Nas X
He had a hit with his breakout single "Old Town Road," about a horse-loving hip hop cowboy. But for his debut album, "Montero," the multiple-Grammy-nominee wrote songs about his real life as a gay man.
Profiles
Hugh Jackman: The return of "The Music Man"
For the Tony-winner, who is appearing in the Broadway revival of the classic musical about a trombone-selling huckster, being a chronically nice guy is more than just an act.
Peter Dinklage on recasting the hero of "Cyrano"
The famously private "Game of Thrones" star talks about a new film adaptation of the play "Cyrano de Bergerac," featuring Dinklage as the ghostwriter of love letters wooing the beautiful Roxanne.
Penélope Cruz: Mother, actress, and student of life
The Oscar-winner, at home in Spain, talks about balancing family and projects; her latest collaboration with director Pedro Almodóvar, "Parallel Mothers"; and working with her husband, actor Javier Bardem.
NIH director Dr. Francis Collins on a life in science
After more than 12 years, the retiring leader of the National Institutes of Health talks about resisting political pressures during the COVID pandemic; vaccine hesitancy; and how he will continue with two passions: research and rock 'n' roll.
Rep. Ritchie Torres on "that triumph of hope"
The 15th Congressional District in New York's South Bronx is the poorest in the country, and for the young Democrat – the first Afro-Latino gay Congressman – fighting to support the social safety net isn't partisan; it's personal.
Jill Biden on being first lady
"Sunday Morning" visits Camp David for a rare interview with Dr. Biden, who talks about promoting the administration's work; and joins the Bidens at the White House Christmas tree to reflect on their life together.
Maggie Gyllenhaal in the director's chair
The Oscar-nominated actress (and movie buff) talks about her first feature as director: a psychological thriller, "The Lost Daughter," based on the Elena Ferrante novel, that tells both uncomfortable and liberating truths regarding motherhood.
The legacy of Josephine Baker
Escaping segregation in 1920s America, she garnered fame in Paris as a nightclub artist, movie star and social activist, and was also a spy against the Nazis – roles that led her to become the first Black woman inducted into France's Panthéon of national heroes.
Candace Bushnell: The "Sex and the City" author's next chapter
The writer whose bestseller inspired the HBO hit (and a new sequel series, "And Just Like That…") is now appearing Off-Broadway in a one-woman show titled, "Is There Still Sex in the City?"
At 73, Billy Crystal is just warming up
The youthful comedian has often enjoyed playing old, but it will be less of a stretch for the now-73-year-old to play an aging comic in the upcoming Broadway musical, "Mr. Saturday Night."
Candice Bergen: One of a kind
Born to Hollywood royalty, the five-time Emmy-winning actress, model and photojournalist found her greatest talent in comedy, and at 75 is finding new wellsprings of confidence, as well as the privilege of being a doting grandmother.
John Wilson on how to become a TV sensation
The New York filmmaker, host of HBO's critically-acclaimed series, "How To with John Wilson," talks about creating his pseudo instructional videos that he says are like nature documentaries about contemporary life.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo's rock & roll love story
One of rock's most enduring couples talks about their 40-year-marriage and creative partnership, which has sold 36 million albums, recorded 15 Top 40 hits, and won four consecutive Grammys, and is still going strong.
Sharon Gless: In conversation
In her new memoir, "Apparently There Were Complaints," the Emmy-winning star of the classic cop series "Cagney & Lacey" examines some of her life's highs – and some terrifying lows.
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Freed Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi on rebuilding his life after 491 days in captivity
Eli Sharabi, who was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, before being released last February, explains why he remains optimistic for the future.
The Zombies and their bumpy road to rock 'n' roll immortality
Part of the 1960s British pop invasion that began with The Beatles, The Zombies took a lot longer for success to catch up with them. Now their most famous album, 1968's "Odessey and Oracle," has been remastered.
Jennifer Lopez on "Kiss of the Spider Woman"
The actress talks about playing a screen goddess in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Kiss of the Spider Woman"; her love of movie musicals; and her long road from the Bronx to Hollywood.
The New Season: Fall 2025 - The most anticipated new movies, music, TV and more
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from screens to the stage, from music to the page.
The New Season: Fall 2025 - Art, from Calder sculptures to Impressionist masters
"Sunday Morning" offers highlights of fall exhibitions, including a newly-opened Philadelphia oasis filled with works by sculptor Alexander Calder, and Impressionist paintings on display across the country.
A friendship forged from the Unabomber's violence
A tip from David Kaczynski led to the capture of the Unabomber – who happened to be his own brother. Ted Koppel talks with Kaczynski about his relationship with his sibling, and about the friendship he later developed with one of the Unabomber's victims.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Sept. 28)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on Rosh Hashanah, and a return to "our better selves"
As the Jewish calendar marks Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl offers a message to us all about commemorating the New Year.
Priscilla Presley writes about her life after Elvis in "Softly, as I Leave You"
In her new book, Priscilla Presley writes what she calls her final telling of what it was like to be a queen to the King, and what came after.