A Legendary Conversation

We catch up with an A-list superstar. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( October 28, 2023 It's been another tumultuous week, and if the news has you down, we've got an expert-approved list of [foods to boost your mood](. We'll also offer up our usual batch of fascinating weekend reads, including [a very personal catch-up with John Legend](, a guide to [the topics the internet is buzzing about](, and [a special update from...me.]( Thanks for waking up with us.   Breaking News Officials in Maine are reporting that Robert Card, the primary suspect in the Lewiston mass shooting, has been found dead. [Here's what we know]( about this fast-moving story.   A Legendary Conversation [Chrissy Teigen and John Legend]( Getty Images John Legend has a pretty full house these days: His shelves hold 12 Grammys, two Emmys, an Oscar, and a Tony, and he and wife Chrissy Teigen just welcomed their fourth child this summer. In an exclusive chat with KCM, [the musician gives us a peek inside his family life](, including how the hardships of infertility affected his marriage and the emotional way they celebrated their anniversary. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fentertainment%2Fcelebrities%2Fjohn-legend-chrissy-teigen-marriage-kids-infertility%2F   More Stories [Illustration of a small covid molecule with its large shadow projected on the wall]( Getty Images Dramatic discovery: Long Covid has been a real head-scratcher for so many patients, but new research offers [surprising insight into what might cause this condition]( — and a path toward what could be an effective treatment. Fact and fiction: Chances are that at least one of your friends or family members is sick right now. As we trudge through flu season, [we're busting 7 misconceptions about this common virus]( and the vaccine that's meant to protect us from it. "The Michelangelo of nipple tattoos": You might not expect a man who worked as a military medic to become the go-to tattoo artist for breast cancer patients, but Vinnie Myers's meaningful work is [a real sight to behold](. In this together: Speaking of breast cancer, the decision to talk about it (or not) is deeply personal. We spoke to one survivor who felt pressured to hide her diagnosis — and then learned [how the culture of silence holds back our healing](.   Saturday Spotlight [Katie Couric]( You Asked, I Answered I've gotten so many sweet notes asking for updates on my cancer journey. Here's the scoop on how I'm holding up these days. [Read More »]( [Collage of images inside a thought bubble, next to a rotary phone]( Going Viral From the book everyone is talking about to a heated debate about dating, we dive into the internet's most controversial conversations. [Read More »]( [Illustration of a woman's head, filled with food items]( Feeling Blue? We asked a nutritionist about the best foods for fighting depression — and the ones that can make your bad feelings even worse. [Read More »](   Coming Soon... Having something to look forward to is one of the greatest kinds of joy — and you're in luck, because we've got a whole batch of exciting events to add to your calendar: Nov. 2: The new season of my podcast, [Next Question](, continues when guest co-host Kelly Corrigan and I have an enlightening chat with David Brooks about his excellent new book, [How to Know a Person](. Nov. 2-3: [The Double Bottom Line]( author Donato Tramuto hosts the inaugural Compassionate Leadership Online Summit. We caught up with him about [the personality trait that makes bosses better for business]( and what you can expect from his can't-miss seminar. Nov. 8: The stunning multimedia concert event November 1918: The Great War and The Great Gatsby comes to NYC's Carnegie Hall. John Monsky, the historian and writer behind this magical show, tells us about [the Broadway heavyweights who got involved]( and what we've forgotten about World War I.   Giveaway Alert! 🚨 [Paris Hilton with pink cookware]( Photography By Brendan Forbes/KGM Entertainment Inc Pots and pans may not be the first things that come to mind when you think of Paris Hilton, but if you assume she doesn't know her way around the kitchen, you haven't been paying attention. We teamed up with the connoisseur of what's hot to offer you [the chance to win $500 of brand-new cookware]( that's guaranteed to make your next meal fit for a VIP. 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