American comedian and writer (born 1964)
Kate McKinnon to Join Stephen Colbert for Annual Montclair Film Benefit Conversation (Exclusive)
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Trump Nemesis Has Pointed Warning for Trumpy Hollywood Mogul: John Oliver hit out at new Warner Bros. chief on Sunday.
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Comedian Recalls Stephen Colbert Phone Call That Left Her ‘Shaking With Shame’: “I understood why he was upset,” the comedian wrote of her call with Colbert.
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Manila Bulletin Entertainment : Greta Gerwig debuted a first look at “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” on Tuesday, previewing a full-hearted adaptation of C.S ... Show more
Colbert Writers Find New Home With His Late-Night Competitor: They may not be able to go at Trump quite as hard on the other network’s show.
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Comedian Recalls Stephen Colbert Phone Call That Left Her ‘Shaking With Shame’: “I understood why he was upset,” the comedian wrote of her call with Colbert.
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ComingSoon by Mandatory Oct 06
Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings Gets Positive Update After Reportedly Being Paused
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Colbert’s Next Chapter Thrown Into Question by Trumpy Boss: His new project could hit some “major speed bumps.”
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Comedian Recalls Stephen Colbert Phone Call That Left Her ‘Shaking With Shame’: “I understood why he was upset,” the comedian wrote of her call with Colbert.
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ComingSoon by Mandatory Oct 05
Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings Movie Hits a Major Roadblock: Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings movie faces a major setback, raising questions about the ...
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Stephen Colbert's Lord of the Rings Movie Still in Development after Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
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Trump’s Most-Hated Host Trounces Competition in Ratings: Late-night TV has an undisputed champion after Colbert’s firing.
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5 late-night talk shows still worth watching after Colbert's exit: The Late Show signed off in May, but these hosts are still delivering monologues ...
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Comedian Reveals Why Colbert Call Left Her ‘Shaking With Shame’: The only female late-night host on a major broadcast network in 2024 recalled telling Colbert ...
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‘The Late Show’ Wins Top Emmys Honor After Brutal Cancellation: “They will make your show better, and they will make your day easier,” the former host said in ...
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Key FactsColbert Details Planned Lord of the Rings Work After Emmy
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- On Monday, Colbert won Outstanding Variety Series, months after CBS canceled The Late Show.
- He said the current project occupies much of his time, comparing its demands with writing a Lord of the Rings film.
- He is developing Warner Bros. Studio’s tentatively titled film The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past with his son Peter McGee and Philippa Boyens.
- Jimmy Kimmel announced Colbert’s Tuesday appearance and described it as his return to late-night television.
They’re all tech-avail. Hire them. They will make your show better; they will make your day easier.— Stephen Colbert, during his Emmy acceptance speech for Outstanding Variety Series, thanking his crew.
Stephen Colbert Burns CBS With 7 Blunt Words In Triumphant Late Night TV Return: The former host of “The Late Show” didn’t want to talk about his old network.
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#StephenColbert hilariously pivots when asked if Donald Trump got “The Late Show” canceled at CBS. #Emmys
Key FactsStephen Colbert Scheduled to Return on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Sep 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- CBS had canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which ended nearly four months before the planned appearance.
- Jimmy Kimmel announced Colbert as a guest for the September 15 post-Emmy episode, without specifying his role.
- Last year, the two appeared on each other’s shows despite occupying competing time slots.
- Calls exist for Colbert to fill in during Kimmel’s annual summer break; concrete news is expected only next summer.
We will be back in a very big way on Tuesday night, after the Emmys with the one and only Stephen Colbert, who will be making his return to late-night television. Right here, or maybe right here. Maybe I’ll let him sit here, I don’t know. Either way, please join us for that.— Jimmy Kimmel (on Jimmy Kimmel Live!), announcing Stephen Colbert's return to late-night TV
Stephen Colbert to Make Triumphant Return to Late-Night TV: The former “Late Show” host will be back on TV next week.
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Key FactsStephen Colbert Set for Return on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Sep 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Jimmy Kimmel announced Thursday that Stephen Colbert would appear as a guest on his program.
- The episode is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, during Kimmel's week of broadcasts from Brooklyn.
- Before the appearance, the two hosts are scheduled to compete against each other at the Emmys on Monday evening.
- CBS announced The Late Show's cancellation on July 18, 2025, citing purely financial reasons; Colbert had hosted 11 seasons.
We will be back in a very big way on Tuesday night after the Emmys with the one and only Stephen Colbert, who will be making his return to late-night television.— Jimmy Kimmel said at the end of Thursday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! episode.
Jimmy Kimmel to host Stephen Colbert, bring show to Brooklyn for a week: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting Stephen Colbert's return to late-night television next week ...
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David Letterman's Dire Media Warning Resurfaces Amid Trump Ban: ‘We All See Where This Is Going’
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Celebrities: Sharon Stone still has to emphasize today that she is completely different in private than she was in "Basic Instinct".
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Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Team Takes Its Taunting Of Trump To A Whole New Place
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Nerdist Sep 17
Stephen Colbert Denied Knowing CBS and Shaved His Beard in Late-Night Return: Stephen Colbert shaved beard, denied knowing CBS, gave a Lord of the Rings update ...
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John Oliver Mocks Soon-To-Be Boss David Ellison By Throwing Stephen Colbert Under The Bus
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Stephen Colbert tries to get 'Late Show' staff jobs in Emmy acceptance speech: "If you like the comedy tonight, my old writers wrote it."
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Jimmy Kimmel blasts Trump amid report of his show ending: Jimmy Kimmel returned to late night after the summer off with a fresh set of barbs aimed at U.S ...
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Nerdist Sep 11
Stephen Colbert Returning to Late-Night as Jimmy Kimmel’s Guest: Stephen Colbert will make his first return to late-night television since his CBS show ended on ...
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Jimmy Kimmel makes Stephen Colbert shave his beard during late night return: Back, and beardless.
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Colbert Reveals Surprising ‘Dream Job’ After Late-Night Exit: The former “Late Show” host is making moves.
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John Oliver Roasts MAGA Nepo Baby Gunning to Be His New Boss: The late-night comic weighs in on a controversial merger that could put his show under new control ...
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Colbert Teases Big Return to Late-Night TV on Emmy Red Carpet: The host’s late-night comeback is fast approaching.
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Stephen Colbert Officially Confirms Late Night Return After CBS Exit: Nearly four months after The Late Show ended on CBS, Stephen Colbert has officially ...
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Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' Snags Emmys 4 Months After Final Episode: The CBS late-night show aired its final episode in May.
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The 2026 Emmy Awards big wins and moments, from 'Widow's Bay' dominance to a Michael J. Fox tribute
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Paid articlePaywallJimmy Kimmel Says Trump's Threats Forced Him To Make 1 Drastic Move This Week: The host called out Trump’s ongoing attacks on him, ABC and its affiliate stations ...
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New Emmy, new hair for #StephenColbert . The late-night host unveiled a major transformation live on TV. See his new look at the link in the first comment.www.instyle.com/stephen-colbert-dramatic-beard-transformation-live-12124816?taid=6aacfd91d3c42f00010f5707
Stephen Colbert's Late Night Return Is 1 Big Insult To CBS: Stephen Colbert made a late night return on Jimmy Kimmel Live! right after winning a primetime Emmy ...
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Stephen Colbert’s Late-Night TV Comeback Is Sooner Than You Think — Here's Why The Timing Is Perfect
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John Oliver Reveals Why He’s Hoping to Lose at Emmy Awards: The Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Series is up for grabs for the first time in years.
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people.com Sep 13
🔗: people.com/why-isnt-janet-jackson-in-why-did-i-get-married-again-absence-explained-12116073? Several members of the Why Did I Get Married? franchise have returned for a third installment nearly two decades after the first premiered ... Show more
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Stephen Colbert Pays Back Jimmy Kimmel In 1 Simple Gesture: ‘You Know He Deserves’ It
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Stephen Colbert’s late-night successor trades Trump satire for harmless jokes: ‘Comics Unleashed’ brings together a roster of comedians specialized in offending ...
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What Will Become of the Ed Sullivan Theater?: What will become of the Ed Sullivan Theater? There’s an opportunity, post-Colbert, for it to become a Broadway ...
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Stephen Colbert Endorses Jimmy Kimmel For Emmy: Colbert posted a video on Instagram with him seemingly sat by cliffs or “the end of the world”.
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Paid articlePaywallStephen Colbert's Big Emmys Ask Just Got Answered Ahead Of This Year's Ceremony: Host Mariska Hargitay broke the news about the “incredible team” at “The Late ...
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Stephen Colbert’s Daughter Puts '60 Minutes' In A Very Awkward Position: The comedian’s daughter Madeleine Carlisle works in media as an associate producer.
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Key FactsStatus Reports Madeleine Carlisle Left 60 Minutes
Aug 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- According to her LinkedIn profile, Carlisle had been an associate producer since November 2022; she had previously interned there for three months in 2017 before taking reporting roles at The Atlantic and Time.
- Status reports that other producers are actively exploring options to cut ties with the CBS newsmagazine.
- 60 Minutes is scheduled to return on Sunday, Sept. 13, for its 59th season.
- Nick Bilton sent staff a 734-word memo about internal leaks on Tuesday, but the memo itself leaked shortly afterward.
Weiss was 'murdering' the program.— Scott Pelley told the 60 Minutes team that Bari Weiss was 'murdering' the program.
Colbert’s Daughter Lands New Gig After ‘60 Minutes’ Exit: The 30-year-old producer left the show amid its MAGA makeover.
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Maury Povich tells EW about almost starring in a ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ sketch skewering his own classic talk show, his reaction to being constantly parodied ... Show more
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Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends ‘The Late Show’: Stephen Colbert, whose 11-year run as host of “The Late Show” was defined in part ...
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tvinsider.com Aug 21
Stephen Colbert Unveils Bold New Look as He Accepts TCA Awards for 'Late Show': 'Hey, give my best to TV. I miss it.'
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Emmys Host Mariska Hargitay Shares Scoop On Help From Colbert Writers And Why Stars Could Make Cameos With ‘SUV’ Toe Tags
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Stephen Colbert receives award for fighting censorship: Former "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert receives the American Book Award. His criticism of Trump ...
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Trump Gets Humiliated by Republican Voters: And Colbert's daughter deals stunning blow to CBS: Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
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Nerdist Aug 02
Jimmy Kimmel Made Stephen Colbert a Standing Offer To Guest Host: Jimmy Kimmel asked Stephen Colbert to guest host his show this summer. Colbert declined but the ...
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Nerdist Aug 07
Jimmy Kimmel Made Stephen Colbert a Standing Offer To Guest Host: Jimmy Kimmel asked Stephen Colbert to guest host his show this summer. Colbert declined but the ...
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Colbert Receives Award For Calling Out Trump Administration: The former late-night host is still being lauded for not bowing to Trump.
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CBS Hands Colbert’s Replacement Massive Primetime Gift: Byron Allen’s show is getting a major nod from the network.
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Stephen Colbert's daughter reportedly exits '60 Minutes' after 'Late Show' cancellation
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ComingSoon by Mandatory Aug 03
John Oliver’s Late-Night Future Is Secure, Unlike Stephen Colbert’s, but There’s a Catch
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Stephen Colbert has returned to social media after bidding farewell to "The Late Show" in May with a wholesome post.
Post-Dispatch reporter Ethan Colbert has a comprehensive overview of the race for St. Charles County executive ahead of Tuesday's primary election ... Show more
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‘The Late Show’ Sign Pops Up in West Hollywood: ‘The Late Show’ sign was auctioned off after Stephen Colbert’s talk show was yanked off the air — and it has ...
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Making Fun of Trump Pays Off for Colbert & Kimmel: Late Night Hosts Score Record Emmy Nominations - Apple
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This 'Iconic' Piece Of Stephen Colbert's Old Show Just Got New Life On The West Coast
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A Poet for Everyone, Even Those Who Don’t Read Poetry: The film “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World” works best when it illuminates her work ...
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Colbert’s Fake Melania Reveals Chilling Fallout To Her FLOTUS Impression: “It was so scary,” said Laura Benanti, who impersonated the first lady on “The Late ...
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Bill Maher, 70, Reveals Career Plans as Late-Night TV Implodes: The septuagenarian explained what his late-night future looks like.
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Mary Oliver moved Oprah and Stephen Colbert to tears. Here’s why: Sasha Waters’ film about Mary Oliver shows why her poetry still devastates readers ...
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Issues Dire Warning About Trump: ‘It’s The Comedians Who Go Down First’
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Stephen Colbert Nods to Obama’s Tan Suit at Presidential Center Opening: Celebrity guests paid cheeky homage to President Obama’s notorious tan suit.
nytimes.com/2026/06/18/style/obama-tan-suit-stephen-colbert.html
Stephen Colbert maintains deep ties with the Lowcountry, and Mayor William Cogswell thought it was only right to honor the Charlestonian by proclaiming a day ... Show more
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Stephen Colbert’s Use of ‘Peanuts’ Jingle on His Finale Will Cost CBS: The network agreed to pay a licensing fee for an undisclosed amount to Lee Mendelson Film ...
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Key FactsColbert’s Finale Triggers Music Licensing Fee
Jun 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Stephen Colbert’s final episode featured the Peanuts theme without proper licensing.
- CBS reached a financial agreement with Lee Mendelson Film Productions to resolve the infringement.
- The licensing payment will be donated to World Central Kitchen, a charity previously supported by the show.
- Rights holders highlighted the need for formal licenses and continue to enforce copyright protections.
Anyone illegally using that music is gonna have to pay through the nose.— Stephen Colbert on The Late Show's May 21 finale, commenting on copyright enforcement around the Peanuts song
The Obama center’s A-list opening, or: The art of having famous friends: Stephen Colbert, Dave Chappelle, Tom Hanks, Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey all attended ...
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Stephen Colbert wore a tan suit to the Obama Presidential Center opening, calling back to the controversy surrounding Barack Obama wearing a tan suit to a ... Show more
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Obama’s museum opened with plenty of tan suits in the audience : The threads were an apparent reference to the 2014 controversy that followed the former ...
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Trump trashes Colbert's high-rated finale as "no ratings" - Salon.com: Late Show finale surged in viewership, Trump attacks with AI clip showing him throwing ...
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Key FactsColbert’s Final Show Ends with Music and Wormhole
May 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Late Show’s final episode included celebrity cameos and musical performances celebrating its 11-year run.
- Paul McCartney appeared as a surprise guest, recalling The Beatles’ first U.S. TV appearance at the Ed Sullivan Theater in 1964.
- The show avoided politics but subtly mocked CBS over music licensing through a playful band performance.
- The episode concluded with the theater, staff, and audience being drawn into a fictional interdimensional wormhole.
We were lucky enough to be here for the last eleven years.— Said by Stephen Colbert during The Late Show's final episode as he reflected on its 11-year run.
Stephen Colbert Punked CBS On His Final Night, And Now It's Costing The Network $$$
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