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Author Richard Leigh Dies

Richard Leigh, who unsuccessfully sued Dan Brown for plagarism, passed away in London. He was 64.

Why Book Tours Are Pass

An author's tour, with readings and signings, has been the quintessential tool for promoting books. But personal appearances have been waning, as publishers turn to virtual encounters - podcasts, videos and blogs - to sell their wares.

Rosie Perez At "The Ritz"

Actress Rosie Perez talks to CBS News correspondent Erin Moriarty about her latest stint on the New York stage, being an "actress of color," and her view on the coming election.

Buzz Briefs: Will Smith, Luther Vandross

Will Smith on 60 Minutes. Luther Vandross auction to be held. Johnny Grant visits the troops. Ellen Barkin's movie lawsuit with ex continues. Akon faces criminal charges.

Abortion Drama Wins European Film Award

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days" has won Best Film top prize at the European Film Awards. The harrowing movie about illegal abortion won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.

How Do Three Happy Kids Play The Blues?

The Homemade Jamz is a band comprised of three siblings: Teya, Kyle and Ryan. Managed by their parents, they are wowing crowds throughout the south.

Buzz Briefs: Don Imus, Jessica Siera

Don Imus makes his big return Monday. Former American Idol finalist Jessica Sierra was jailed after a confrontation with police. Steven Van Zandt wants to teach rock 'n' roll to kids. Elizabeth Taylor gets Writers Guild strikers to pause.

Francis Ford Coppola: Young Again

"The Godfather" director Francis Ford Coppola has fronted the money for a new film he says studios would never have let him make: "Youth Without Youth."

Stock Market Analyst Larry Wachtel Dead

Larry Wachtel loved to get up early, get on the radio and set up the day, a bit like a weather forecast, while traders and brokers were still at home eating their breakfasts. He died Sunday, of a heart problem, at the age of 77.

Mixed Legacy For GM's Roger Smith

He's best remembered as the target of the caustic Michael Moore film "Roger & Me," but to his peers in the auto industry, Roger B. Smith was a leader who helped prepare General Motors Corp. for the fierce global competition it now faces.