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India is abuzz about Gen Z romcom 'Saiyaara'; 'Superman' hangs tough in week 2 and unpacking the Stephen Colbert fallout on today's 'Daily Variety.'
Kelly said on her show Friday that Colbert took “The Late Show” ― which was started by David Letterman ― and “completely drove it into the ground.” “He desperately wanted to be Keith Olbermann,” she said.
Democrats fawned over late-night host Stephen Colbert after CBS announced the show would be canceled in 2026, praising the liberal host for speaking truth to power.
Stephen Colbert's friends and colleagues are in shock at The Late Show's surprise cancellation.
The first politician to weigh in happened to be the show’s July 17 guest, Sen. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif. He posted on social media, “Just finished taping with Stephen Colbert … If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better.”
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After CBS said it was canceling "The Late Show," people online claimed its host announced a new show in collaboration with MSNBC host Rachel Maddow.
As you’ve likely heard, CBS — which is owned by Paramount — has decided to cancel “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Per Reuters, the program is the most-watched late-night show on U.S. broadcast television. However, it will end its 10-year run in May 2026, with the show being retired altogether.