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1. Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77

   "Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.

2. Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says

   Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.

3. Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations

   Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.

4. Nominees revealed for 3 VMA categories

   "CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.

5. Some of this year's highly anticipated movies are adaptations from your favorite books

   Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.

6. Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé in "profound shock" after her death

   Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.

7. Hayden Panettiere remembered by co-stars and friends after her death

   Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere​ are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.

8. Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36

   Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.

9. Hollywood grieves Hayden Panettiere as authorities investigate her death at 36

   With no signs of foul play or trauma, authorities said the investigation into actor Hayden Panettiere's death is just beginning. The former child star was on "Guiding Light" and also had breakout roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." She died at 36 years old. Mark Strassmann reports.

10. Extended interview: Becky G on her music, her rise to fame and more

    Becky G speaks with Gayle King about the latest developments in her career, her new music, the intersection of advocacy and art in her latest videos and more.

11. Notable Deaths in 2026

    A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

12. Jon Batiste on the "flow state" of creating 3 albums at once and piano as a "form of meditation"

    Jon Batiste speaks with "CBS Mornings" about his three new albums, which were inspired by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Thelonious Monk, and explains how he crafted each one in a single day. The Grammy winner also gives an update on his wife, who is battling cancer.

13. Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in "Nashville" and "Heroes," dies at 36

    Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father confirmed in a statement. The star was known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." Gayle King has a look at her life and career.

14. Hollywood makes dazzling comeback with $5 billion blockbusters this year

    The box office has been booming in 2026, with five blockbuster hits making over $1 billion. Mark Strassmann has more details from Los Angeles.

15. 8/16: Sunday Morning

    Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Weather becoming more extreme; Rahm Emanuel; The Eagles' Don Henley; ex-Amish, now social media creator Lovina Zook; trophy bull riding belt buckles; the iNaturalist app; and the long and short of short pants.

16. Don Henley on the Eagles' "Long Goodbye" farewell tour, now longer

    The Eagles, one of the greatest old-school bands on Earth (and whose "Greatest Hits" compilation is the bestselling album in history), have extended their farewell tour, currently in residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Eagles co-founder Don Henley talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the band's half-century relationship with their fans; the legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey; and how his pre-performance regimen has changed with age. (Originally broadcast Feb. 8, 2026.)

17. Recipe: Amish Peanut Butter Pie

    Lovina Hershberger Zook, who left the Amish faith, today shares recipes of the Amish with her more than six million followers on social media.

18. Almanac: August 16

    "Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

19. Saturday Sessions: Elizabeth Cook performs "Girls of Atomic City"

    Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook has returned over 400 times to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. She appears with David Letterman in "The Easy Kind," a new film inspired by her life and rise in the music industry. Her new record, "Great Television," is out now. Here's Elizabeth Cook with "Girls of Atomic City."

20. Saturday Sessions: Elizabeth Cook performs "Sunset Promenade"

    Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook has returned over 400 times to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. She appears with David Letterman in "The Easy Kind," a new film inspired by her life and rise in the music industry. Her new record, "Great Television," is out now. Here's Elizabeth Cook with "Sunset Promenade."