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ONE MORE TIME

Late-Night Icon Reveals Moment He Thought CBS Would Fire Him

The former CBS late-night host recalls how his most memorable monologue nearly cost him his job on “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

Owen Mason-Hill

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JUST IN TIME

Why Late-Night Legend Is ‘Glad’ He Got Out Before Trump

Former “Late Late Show” host Craig Ferguson reveals why he walked away at the perfect time on “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

Obsessed: The Podcast

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AMERICAN ON PURPOSE

Late-Night TV Icon Reckons With Decision to Become American

In this exclusive trailer for Craig Ferguson’s new CNN series, the Scottish host makes sure he still wants to be a U.S. citizen.

Owen Mason-Hill

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THE LAST LAUGH

John Oliver Breaks Silence on Colbert’s Future After Firing

Oliver, no stranger to network drama, has spoken out on Colbert’s next chapter.

Erkki Forster

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NIGHTMARE SCENARIO

James Corden Roasted by Late-Night Rivals on Final Night

Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman, and more helped the outgoing “Late Late Show” host deliver his most self-aware sketch yet.

Matt Wilstein

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TRY-HARD

10 James Corden Moments That Actually Didn’t Suck

Yes, Corden had his share of annoying, cringey moments over the past eight years. But then there were these “Late Late Show” gems.

Kyndall Cunningham

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NAILED IT

Comedian Tim Heidecker Publicly Apologizes as James Corden

Since Corden only apologized privately to the New York restaurateur who banned him, comedian Tim Heidecker decided to imagine what his public mea culpa might have sounded like.

Matt Wilstein

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‘NOTHING’

Colbert Slams Trump’s ‘Silence’ on Coast Guard Terrorist

The ‘Late Show’ host said it ‘makes sense’ since Christopher Hasson ‘only wants to kill everyone on Earth—it’s not like he’s hosting SNL.’

Matt Wilstein

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OUCH

Colbert Mocks Donald and Melania’s Sexless Marriage

The ‘Late Show’ host found one detail in Michael Wolff’s new book particularly unnerving.

Matt Wilstein

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PUCKER UP

James Corden Addresses the Infamous Sean Spicer Kiss

‘To be fair, everyone was kissing ass last night at the Emmy’s, I just happened to kiss the biggest one there.’

James Corden has wildly exceeded his own expectations.
ALL-STAR

James Corden Has Wildly Exceeded His Own Expectations

Two years ago, nobody knew James Corden’s name. Look at him now.

Matt Wilstein

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