Aug 25 Watch 6:57 New study reveals widespread signs of brain trauma among former NFL players By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins, Ryan Connelly Holmes At least one in four NFL players has CTE when they die, according to a new study that examined the brains of former pro players. CTE is a brain disease thought to be caused by years of sustained head trauma… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 8:53 Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music, but the world of movies and entertainment, health care, philanthropy and education. Amna Nawaz takes a look at Parton's extraordinary… Continue watching
Aug 25 Dolly Parton's greatest songs, and the stories behind them By Maria Sherman, Associated Press Dolly Parton was more than a musician, actor, author, philanthropist, or theme-park entrepreneur. Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, occupied a space in our global cultural imagination — a figure of American mythology, someone best described as larger-than-life and… Continue reading
Aug 25 Dolly Parton, beloved music star, actor and philanthropist, dies at 80 By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. Continue reading
Aug 25 Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Australia’s recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists’ livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 6:25 How Trump intervened in the DOJ case against Live Nation By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz The Department of Justice spent more than a decade building a case accusing Live Nation of illegally dominating the live event industry by thwarting competition to keep ticket prices high. But according to a Wall Street Journal investigation, President Trump… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 6:05 In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work. In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 6:36 Paramount's Warner Bros. bid and threat to leave California divide Hollywood By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take his… Continue watching
Aug 18 Watch 7:25 Quilt exhibit showcases artwork of inmate turned criminal justice activist By Jeffrey Brown, Karina Cuevas, Hunter Bonaparte His work is now shown in major museums and galleries, but Jesse Krimes created some of his first artwork in prison. Following his release, he’s also become a strong advocate for the formerly incarcerated and for reforming the overall system… Continue watching
Aug 18 Why Poorna Jagannathan values finding success later in life By Amna Nawaz Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age show “Never Have I Ever” and the Hulu comedy “Deli Boys.” In the latest episode of “Settle In,” she speaks to Amna Nawaz about her unexpected acting… Continue reading