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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
'We're with Colbert': Few protesters gather in support of 'The Late Show'; then leave within minutes
A planned rally in New York City to show support for outgoing 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert fizzled out on Sunday, with fewer than two dozen demonstrators turning up and police packing up not long after the gathering began. The protest, called 'We're With Colbert,' was held outside the CBS Broadcast Center on Manhattan's West Side. Organisers claimed it was part of a nationwide call to defend "integrity" in media and freedom of speech. 'Our country is not perfect, never has been,' said the event's organiser, who identified himself only as Matt, going by the nickname 'Slim.' 'But we've always had the First Amendment, and now Mango Mussolini is trying to take that from us,' he added, using a derogatory nickname for US President Donald Trump. The event followed CBS's decision to axe The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in May 2026, citing falling viewership and declining profits. The 61-year-old host has frequently taken aim at Trump on his programme, prompting speculation that the cancellation was more political than financial. 'This is a First Amendment attack,' one protester told the New York Post. 'We can't stand for that.' A week earlier, CBS's parent company recently completed an $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media, a deal that required federal approval and was finalised shortly after Colbert was told this season would be his last. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ohio: These Companies Are Overcharging You for Auto Insurance Smart Lifestyle Trends Learn More Undo Colbert's show has also faced criticism from conservative commentators for perceived political bias. According to MRC NewsBusters, a right-leaning media watchdog, the programme featured 176 liberal guests and just one Republican between 2022 and 2025. Despite the intended message of Sunday's demonstration, most of the attendees had left within minutes, leaving little more than an empty sidewalk and bemused NYPD officers.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charles Barkley Dunks On Fox News During March Madness Viral Moment: 'You Don't Have To Repeat Everything The Idiots Say'
Charles Barkley went viral during the CBS coverage of March Madness for calling out his co-host, Kenny Smith. As the sports broadcasters filled out their NCAA Men's Tournament bracket, Smith picked his alma mater, the University of North Carolina, to take the championship despite its unfavorability. More from Deadline 'The Bold & The Beautiful' Recruits Heather Tom To Write, Direct And Star In All Female Episode CBS Soccer Pundit Thierry Henry Swarmed By Panama Players Celebrating Last Minute Goal In Surprise Win Against USMNT 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming 'Are you serious?' Barkley asked. 'Are you serious? Y'all make fun of me for being unbiased.' Smith fired back and said, 'Listen, I don't lie about being biased.' 'We're supposed to be unbiased,' Barkley noted with Smith adding, 'No, you're not.' Barkley then replied, 'What are we, Fox News? What are we, Fox News, in here now? This ain't Fox News. You don't have to repeat everything the idiots say every day.' "We're supposed to be unbiased. What are we, Fox News?! What are we Fox News in here now? This ain't Fox News, we don't have to repeat everything the idiots say every day." – Charles Barkley — Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) March 20, 2025 During the same broadcast, Barkley caught his co-hosts off guard when after Smith gave a hot take, he said, 'She said, go to commercial.' Ernie Johnson jokingly added, 'For the first time in his career, Charles Barkley has listened to what a producer's had to say.' "She said go to commercial.""For the first time in his career, Charles Barkley has listened to what a producer's had to say." 😂 — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 RELATED: Ernie Johnson from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York leads in-studio coverage of the NCAA's March Madness alongside analysts Charles Barkley, Clark Kellogg, and Kenny Smith. Adam Lefkoe hosts studio coverage from TNT Sports Studios in Atlanta alongside Jay Wright, Candace Parker, and Seth Davis. Adam Zucker also serves as a host from New York, while Wally Szczerbiak and Wright make appearances from the CBS Broadcast Center. Good Morning Football's Jamie Erdahl provides game updates. Best of Deadline How To Watch 'Wicked: Part One': Is The Film Streaming Yet? All The Songs In 'Severance' Season 2: From The Who To Ella Fitzgerald 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
