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Stephen Colbert’s The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past has reportedly been put on pause as Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery reshapes the studio’s priorities.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 16

Stephen Colbert denied knowing CBS and shaved his beard in late-night return

Stephen Colbert’s run as a late-night host ended in May, but this week he got to celebrate with his staff one more time. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert‘s last season took home the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 15

Stephen Colbert addresses bold new look months after Late Show end

Stephen Colbert has joked his new facial hair is "all AI". The 62-year-old former Late Show star stemmed out at the Emmys on Monday (14.09.26) sporting a full grey goatee, and he described his bold new appearance as "a beard-bot".

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 13

Stephen Colbert and Sarah Paulson Are Set to Take Over ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

September has given Jimmy Kimmel Live! enough drama to qualify for its own guest chair, but Stephen Colbert and Sarah Paulson are bringing the fun. The pair are part of a particularly tempting lineup after weeks of contract rumors and network scrutiny.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 11

Stephen Colbert returning to late-night as Jimmy Kimmel's guest

Earlier this year Jimmy Kimmel offered Stephen Colbert the chance to make a quick return to late-night television. The ABC host wanted his friend and former competitor to serve as a summer fill-in host.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 10

Stephen Colbert’s Late-Night Emmy Legacy: 7 Stunning Wins and Counting

Over the course of 11 defining seasons that wrapped up in May 2026, The Late Show survived a shifting media landscape by mastering a rare alchemy: pairing razor-sharp political satire with profound, unarmored sincerity, which has resulted in 7 shining Emmy statuettes.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 8

Late-Night Veteran Stephen Colbert Raises $5 Million for Software Startup Scripto

After successfully navigating the late-night landscape, Stephen Colbert has moved on to his tech founder era, starting with raising $5 million for his software startup Scripto.

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 2

Josh Groban to Host and Perform at Find Your Light Foundation Benefit With Wynton Marsalis, Joey Fatone

Josh Groban will host and perform at the Find Your Light Foundation's annual benefit concert Oct. 19 at the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, joining a lineup that spans jazz, Broadway, pop and comedy.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / August 26

'Jimmy Kimmel Deserves an Emmy'- Stephen Colbert Makes a Case for Fellow Host at Upcoming Emmys

Stephen Colbert has just extended his support for Jimmy Kimmel’s Emmy campaign. Decades ago, late-night television was defined by fierce, high-stakes competition.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 21

Stephen Colbert Unveils Bold New Look as He Accepts TCA Awards for ‘Late Show’

Stephen Colbert unveiled a new look this week as he accepted two Television Critics Association awards, including one on behalf of The Late Show, which aired its final ever episode back in May.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 20

2026 TCA Award Winners: ‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Stephen Colbert & More

The Television Critics Association has announced its list of winners for the 2026 TCA Awards, and it’s Heated Rivalry and Widow’s Bay that take top honors at its 42nd annual event.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

The 20 best shows ending in 2026

The year 2026 has been a particularly fruitful one for many new series, but it has also seen its fair share of departures. Some of these are shows that were always slated to end this year, while others have been given an ignominious send-off.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 5

Stephen Colbert’s Daughter Madeleine Carlisle Abruptly Quits ’60 Minutes’

60 Minutes has suffered another blow as Stephen Colbert‘s daughter, Madeleine Carlisle, has resigned from her role as an associate producer on the long-running CBS News program.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / July 22

Jimmy Kimmel made Stephen Colbert standing offer to guest host

When CBS cancelled late night’s number one rated talk show, fans pitched an amazing idea. Every summer ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel takes an extended break. Rather than air repeats, Jimmy Kimmel Live instead has famous faces fill in for him.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / June 6

CBS Show Cancellations 2027: The Shocking Reason 'Watson,' 'DMV' and Colbert’s Late Show Were All Axed

CBS show cancellations 2027 are making headlines as the network prepares for the 2026-27 television season. While CBS renewed many of its biggest franchises,

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 31

Stephen Colbert Fans Beg Him to ‘Save PBS’ With New Show in Viral Campaign

Stephen Colbert fans are begging him to “save PBS” with a new show in a viral online campaign after The Late Show With Stephen Colbert was canceled. On May 24, three days after the final episode of The Late Show aired, Ashley Rickards took to X with an idea that many fans have latched onto.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 26

CBS stops takedown notices of Stephen Colbert's public access show

Without getting too into the weeds here, CBS isn’t anyone’s favorite TV network right now. Especially after their shabby treatment of late-night television icon, Stephen Colbert.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 19

Stephen Colbert reveals how CBS 'saved' him

Stephen Colbert thinks CBS might have "saved" him by ending The Late Show. The 62-year-old comedian is set to host the last-ever episode of The Late Show later this week, after CBS announced in 2025 that it was axing the late-night TV talk show, and Stephen is now feeling philosophical about the decision.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 19

Stephen Colbert 'planning Fired and Festive wrap party' for final Late Show

Stephen Colbert is hosting a "Fired and Festive" wrap party for the Late Show. The 62-year-old late night host will film the final ever episode of the iconic programme on Thursday (21.05.26), and he'll follow up the taping with a special after party.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 14

Peter Jackson and Stephen Colbert are a year into 'Lord of the Rings' movie

Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither was Middle-earth, but unlike Ancient Rome, J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy realm is still growing. Prime Video’s The Rings of Power continues to explore the Second Age.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / May 11

Why is Stephen Colbert's show getting canceled after 10 years? Reasons explained

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is drawing its curtains on May 21, 2026, as a result of a financial call more than anything, closing out more than a decade of Stephen Colbert’s tenure and a 33-year run for the franchise itself.

Late Show Five Reunite For Stephen Colbert Goodbye

Jimmy Kimmel Bows Out With Rerun on Stephen Colbert’s Last Late Night

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 6

Stephen Colbert reveals his Late Show regret

Stephen Colbert wishes he was leaving The Late Show on his own terms. The 61-year-old comedian has hosted The Late Show, the CBS talk show, since September 2015, but Stephen regrets that the programme is getting axed due to costs.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 25

Stephen Colbert to write next 'The Lord of the Rings' movie

Stephen Colbert’s time as a late night host is coming to an end, but he already has his next gig lined up. It’s a job he’s been training for his whole life.

The 20 most rewatchable movies of all-time

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / August 5, 2025

Stephen Colbert’s Next Act After The Late Show: A Blend of Familiar and Fresh

Stephen Colbert might be leaving The Late Show, but don’t get too teary-eyed about it just yet. The man isn’t about to fade into obscurity or start filling his schedule with amateur bird watching (though who knows, maybe he’s a secret ornithologist).