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Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Jimmy Fallon Expresses ‘Shock' Over Colbert's Firing
Jimmy Fallon is 'shocked' by the cancelation of Stephen Colbert's Late Show, just days after the late-night host called Paramount Global's settlement with Donald Trump a 'big fat bribe.' Fallon wrote in a note posted to Instagram Stories on Friday that he was 'as shocked as everyone' to hear the news. 'Stephen is one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it. I really thought I'd ride this out with him for years to come,' he continued. 'I'm sad that my family and friends will need a new show to watch every night at 11:30. But honestly, he's really been a gentleman and a true friend over the years—going back to The Colbert Report.' Colbert told viewers Thursday night that The Late Show, which he took over from David Letterman in 2015, would end in May 2026. CBS will end the franchise entirely after Colbert's exit, per a statement from the network, which called him 'irreplaceable' as it cited 'purely financial' reasons for the cancelation 'against a challenging backdrop in late night.' Critics have been quick to point out, however, that days prior, Colbert criticized CBS parent company Paramount Global on air for caving to Trump by settling with the president for $16 million. 'As someone who has always been a proud employee of this network, I'm offended, and I don't know if anything will ever repair my trust in this company,' Colbert said on the show Monday night. 'I believe this kind of complicated financial settlement with a sitting government official has a technical name in legal circles: it's Big Fat Bribe,' he added. The timing of Colbert's comments and his show's subsequent cancelation prompted Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren to call for a bribery investigation into the decision to axe the host, positing that the getting rid of the Trump critic could be a penance of sorts to the president for the 60 Minutes interview he claimed was edited to favor his opponent Kamala Harris. Warren is just one of many who are calling foul amid the news. The Breakfast Club host Charlamagne Tha God called out Paramount for 'lying about why you got rid of Colbert,' and said the firing is complete 'foolishness and nonsense.' Jimmy Kimmel lashed out at the network with his own social media post when he reacted on Thursday, writing 'F--- you and all your Sheldons CBS.' Fallon kept his reaction above the fray on Friday, opting to ignore the potential political implications of the moment and focus on his friendship with the host instead. He concluded his statement, 'I'm sure whatever he does next will be just as brilliant.' Solve the daily Crossword
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2 hours ago
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Trump's Ominous Prediction in Searing Stephen Colbert Rant
Donald Trump tore into 'lack of talent' Stephen Colbert in a seething rant where he denied involvement of The Late Show's cancelation and warned 'the other two' are next. The president wrote on Truth Social Tuesday that ratings for the late-night shows dictate their hosts' futures, claiming that the outlook for Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon didn't look good, either. 'Everybody is saying that I was solely responsible for the firing of Stephen Colbert from CBS, Late Night. That is not true!' Trump wrote. 'The reason he was fired was a pure lack of TALENT, and the fact that this deficiency was costing CBS $50 Million Dollars a year in losses — And it was only going to get WORSE!' CBS executives said in a statement announcing the cancellation of The Late Show that their decision was a financial one. They also rejected arguments that it had anything to do with CBS' parent company, Paramount, being on the verge of an acquisition by Skydance —one which the Federal Communications Commission had to approve. Colbert, who had called Paramount's settlement with Trump over a 60 Minutes segment on Kamala Harris a 'big fat bribe,' would soon be followed out the door by his peers on ABC and NBC, Trump said. 'Next up will be an even less talented Jimmy Kimmel, and then, a weak, and very insecure, Jimmy Fallon. The only real question is, who will go first?' he wondered. 'Show Biz and Television is a very simple business,' added the former Apprentice fixture. 'If you get Ratings, you can say or do anything. If you don't, you always become a victim. Colbert became a victim to himself, the other two will follow.' Kimmel shot back later on Instagram, bringing attention back to the president's relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 'I know you're busy Sharpie-ing the Epstein files, but this seems like a weird way to tell people to watch Matt Damon and Ken Jennings on an all-new Who Wants to Be a Millionaire tomorrow night at 8|7c on @ABC,' he joked. Following The Late Show's cancellation, Kimmel criticized the network on the same platform: 'F--- you and all your Sheldons, CBS.' Meanwhile, Fallon said he was 'shocked' by the news. A week ago, Trump was on Truth Social treating the notion of their departures as almost inevitable. In that post, though, he wanted credit: 'I hope I played a major part in it!' Ratings-wise, Colbert's show bested Kimmel and Fallon during the second quarter of this year, with 2.4 million viewers compared to 1.8 million and 1.2 million, respectively—not a good sign for the pair, if Trump is correct. Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
4 hours ago
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- Express Tribune
Stephen Colbert weighs in on Sydney Sweeney's controversial American Eagle Ad
Stephen Colbert is poking fun at the backlash surrounding Sydney Sweeney's recent American Eagle ad, which has sparked a fierce cultural debate. The Late Show host addressed the controversy on Wednesday night's episode, jokingly calling the uproar yet another example of the internet being 'mad about something.' The ad, which features the Euphoria actress posing in denim with a voiceover referencing her 'genes,' uses a wordplay comparing 'genes' and 'jeans.' While some viewers saw it as a lighthearted marketing ploy, critics online accused the brand of promoting racist, pro-eugenics messaging due to its focus on a white, blonde, blue-eyed model. Colbert aired the ad before mocking the outrage: 'Just like Sydney Sweeney, I also carry the gene for sexy commercial scratchy voice — I get it from my uncle on my mother's side.' He continued, 'Some people are seeing something sinister… suggesting the ad promotes eugenics, white supremacy, and Nazi propaganda. That might be a bit of an overreaction — although Hitler did briefly model for Mein Kampfort Fit Jeans.' He ended with a punchline: 'How do you say 'badonk' in German?' Not everyone appreciated Colbert's lighthearted take. Some fans pushed back on social media, arguing that the concerns over racial representation in advertising are valid. Comments ranged from accusations of tone-deafness to critiques of the brand's decision to cast only a blonde, blue-eyed model. The controversy has drawn comparisons to a 1980s Calvin Klein ad featuring a young Brooke Shields, which faced similar backlash for perceived sexualization and messaging. Even the White House got involved, with spokesman Steven Cheung tweeting that the ad's backlash represents 'cancel culture run amok,' linking it to broader voter discontent from the 2024 election. The ad continues to spark conversation about media, race, and branding in pop culture.
Daily Mail
5 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Kamala Harris heads to canceled Colbert as she eyes political reboot and 2028 run for president
CBS announced Thursday that former Vice President Kamala Harris would appear with Late Show host Stephen Colbert, just two weeks after the network announced that the show would be canceled. Harris' appearance with Colbert marks her first post-election interview since she lost the 2024 race to Donald Trump. The former vice president announced Thursday she would publish a memoir of the presidential race on September 23, 2025, just a day after she revealed she would not run for governor of California. Harris' interview appears to be another attempt to refurbish her image after her historically short and failed 2024 presidential campaign as well as jumpstart media buzz about her forthcoming memoir titled '107 Days.' The decision to appear on the Colbert takes additional political significance as critics of the merger between Skydance and CBS suggested that the decision to cancel Colbert's program was to placate the president, who has taken issue with Colbert's comedy. Colbert has hosted Harris on his show seven times, beginning in 2018 when she was a senator exploring a run for president. Harris famously performed the 'Wakanda Forever' salute from the movie Black Panter Marvel movie, for the show, in a parody campaign ad running for a senator of the fictional land of Wakanda. Colbert also chugged a beer with Harris on the show in October 2024, as he spoke about the importance of selling the image of being a relatable candidate. 'The champagne of beers!' Harris laughed as she swigged a Miller High Life on the set of the show. The book release, together with the interview with Colbert and her decision not to run for governor of California sparked speculation she was may be taking steps toward another run for president in 2028. In her book announcement, Harris reflected on her campaign as 'the shortest presidential campaign in modern history,' slyly suggesting the defeat did not lay at her feet alone. 'What the world saw on the campaign trail was only part of the story,' Harris wrote on social media announcing her book as a 'behind-the-scenes look' at her campaign. 'Since leaving office, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on those days, talking with my team, my family and friends, and pulling my thoughts together. In essence, writing a journal that is in this book,' she said. Harris said the book would be filled with 'candor and reflection' about the race that kicked off after former President Joe Biden abandoned his reelection campaign after a disastrous debate performance. 'It was intense, high stakes and deeply personal for me and for so many of you,' she said. Many national Democrats privately thought that Harris should run for the state position, given the crowded competition she'd likely face in a 2028 presidential run. Stung by Trump's return to power, rank-and-file Democrats across the country will again be focused on electability as they browse for their next standard-bearer. Historically, Democrats have been merciless in discarding previous presidential nominees who have fallen short. Nominees Hillary Clinton, John Kerry and Al Gore never ran for office again after their losses. Harris' statement indicated she would not pursue elected office 'for now,' leaving the door wide open for a campaign in 2028. In the meantime, she'll test her political aptitude in upcoming smaller races across the country. 'For now, my leadership — and public service — will not be in elected office,' she wrote. 'I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans.'
Buzz Feed
8 hours ago
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Liam Neeson On His Sex Scenes With Pamela Anderson In The Naked Gun
Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson may be looking loved-up on the red carpet today, but their chemistry goes right back to the set of their new movie, The Naked Gun. The film is a reboot of the beloved 1980s and 1990s crime comedies, and Liam is starring as Detective Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen's character in the originals. Pamela, on the other hand, plays a woman named Beth Davenport, with whom Frank becomes involved. The Naked Gun already being hailed as 'the funniest movie of the year' ahead of its release on Aug. 1. And if it wasn't already obvious, it sounds like Liam and Pamela had a whole lot of fun making the movie — so much so, in fact, it may have even led to an offscreen romance, but more on that later. Appearing on The Late Show on Wednesday, Liam was asked by host Stephen Colbert about some of the movie's more intimate moments, including a scene where we see his bare ass — or what we're supposed to believe is his bare ass. 'I wish I could say it was mine. It's not. It's in the contract,' the 73-year-old joked, clarifying that a 'stunt' butt was used. For context, The Naked Gun was Liam and Pamela's first time working together. And it also happened to be Liam's first time using an intimacy coordinator to oversee his and Pam's spicy sex scene: an 'unexpected' threesome. '[It was] a little bit strange,' Liam said, describing his first ever experience with an intimacy coordinator. 'You know? Pamela and I knew [what to do].' Hilariously, Stephen asked if Liam was as familiar with inviting a third into the bedroom, to which he responded: 'That was a first. That had to be specifically choreographed.' If one thing's for sure, Pamela and Liam have serious chemistry, which has only fueled interest in reports that the co-stars are enjoying a 'budding romance in the early stages.' 'It's sincere, and it's clear they're smitten with each other,' an insider told People this week, adding that they're loving each other's company. And, you know what, we're loving it, too. You can watch Liam's Late Show interview here, and you can watch The Naked Gun in theaters from Aug. 1.
