How a Driving Instructor to the Stars Spends Her Sundays

‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Sees Her Characters Through

Whether it’s Elphaba in “Wicked” or Celie in “The Color Purple,” the star doesn’t choose parts “frivolously”; she wants roles that stay with viewers.

The New York Times - 3h

How a Driving Instructor to the Stars Spends Her Sundays

Shanti Gooljar grabs some coffee before eight hours of heart-racing driving lessons around New York City. She caps off her day by having dinner with her son.

The New York Times - 5h

An N.B.A. Star Hit Rock Bottom. Now He Knows How to Face the Music.

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton used to doomscroll when he was in a funk. But now he knows how to clap back at the haters.

The New York Times - 7h

How Pamela Anderson made herself the 'hero' of her own story — and of 'The Last Showgirl'

In this episode of The Envelope, 'The Last Showgirl' star Pamela Anderson reflects on her life in the spotlight and John Magaro delves into the making 'September 5.'

Los Angeles Times - 2d

‘I can afford to be generous’: How much should I give my stepdaughter for her wedding gift? I want to be fair.

“I don’t have any other children.”

MarketWatch - 1h

The Gaza Policy | Sunday on 60 Minutes

This Sunday, Cecilia Vega meets the veteran State Department officials who left their jobs and are speaking out about the U.S. government's role in the war in Gaza.

CBS News - 17h

This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 12)

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year, who touched us with their creativity and humanity.

CBS News - 1d

‘It was anything but chill!’ Rising star Victoria Canal on performing with Coldplay – and what Tom Cruise taught her

A Glastonbury duet with Chris Martin shot her skyward. Now, the self-reflective singer’s debut album is a marvel of candid songwriting – too candid for some, she says. Like many people, Victoria ...

The Guardian - 1d

The forces driving Turkey’s resurgence as a superpower

Peter Frankopan on a book that argues that Sunni Islam has reversed the declining influence of religion on Turkish society

Financial Times - 2d

Will spending more boost your quality of life in retirement? Here’s how annuities help that.

Retirees may hold back when they think they’re draining their savings instead of spending an income.

MarketWatch - 2d

Fantasy Baseball Today: How Fantasy stars like Shohei Ohtani and other first-rounders could bite you

Plus, Bobby Witt Jr. continues to ascend, but his steal totals remain underwhelming

CBS Sports - 2d

Column: How the stars of 'It Ends With Us' spawned a universe of legal and PR battles

Actors and producers Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have traded accusations of sexual misconduct, smear tactics and more. But the film is doing quite well.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

How Black musicians have reinterpreted ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ during times of change

One of the first musicians to interpret the “Star Spangled Banner” in a way that displayed a Black consciousness was the piano prodigy known as “Blind Tom.”

The Hill - 3d

Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension

Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a ...

ESPN - 3d

How Nato will hold European capitals to higher defence spending promises

Also in this newsletter: The countries breaking EU law by ignoring green deadlines

Financial Times - 4d

Demi Moore’s stellar second act: how the star was finally given her due at 62

Body-horror movie The Substance has finally given Moore the acclaim she has worked for – after 45 years of being recognised for anything but her acting. Maybe she was just acting, but Demi Moore ...

The Guardian - 4d

'A sacred obligation': How Harris is approaching certifying her own election loss to Trump

As Kamala Harris presides over a joint session of Congress to certify her loss to Donald Trump, she will be focused on ensuring a peaceful transfer of power.

NBC News - 5d