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Stephen Colbert’s show is being canceled just as a major media merger requiring Trump administration approval moves forward, raising fears of political pressure on the press. On Morning Joe, Molly Jong-Fast calls the moment “really scary” and points to a broader fight: Rupert Murdoch,
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Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TV
CBS parent Paramount insists that this week's decision to cancel Steven Colbert's “Late Show” was strictly financial, and had nothing to do with politics.
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.
The comedian says Trump orchestrated the late-night host's show cancellation to silence critics after he threatened her revoke her U.S. citizenship.
John Oliver has weighed in on CBS' cancellation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," calling it "terrible news for the world of comedy."
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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy bashed Stephen Colbert on Saturday, calling the late-night host “ungrateful” after Colbert’s show was axed by CBS in what the network claimed was a “financial decision.
Fans Applaud '80s Icon's Bold Statement on Colbert Cancellation originally appeared on Parade. ‘80s Icon Martha Plimpton shared a bold statement following the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The Hollywood star made a plea to her colleagues about fear and speaking up.