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LORD OF THE MEDIA

Colbert’s Next Chapter Thrown Into Question by Trumpy Boss

His new project is headed for some “major speed bumps.”

Dana Herrnstadt

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert during Thursday’s May 21, 2026 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2026 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SWITCHING TEAMS

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.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Stephen Colbert

Colbert Team Finds New Way to Publicly Humiliate Trump

Former writers of “The Late Show” have found a home for their brutal Trump jokes.

Dana Herrnstadt

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is nominated for Outstanding Variety Series.

Colbert Teases Big Return to Late-Night on Emmy Red Carpet

The host’s late-night comeback is fast approaching.

Dana Herrnstadt

John Oliver attends the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole

Trump Nemesis 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.

Dana Herrnstadt

Stephen Colbert on the CBS series The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert to Make Triumphant Return to Late-Night TV

The former “Late Show” host will be back on TV next week.

Dana Herrnstadt