One week ago, “Project Hail Mary” gave us a reason to hope. Taking a strong $80.5 million, Amazon’s wildly entertaining science-fiction film starring Ryan Gosling enjoyed the biggest non-sequel opening weekend since “Oppenheimer” way back in summer 2023. Rejoice! Here’s monetary proof that audiences are craving new stories and smart writing — not just more … Read more
The chair of the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday denied the government had censored CBS Late Show host Stephen Colbert from airing an interview with a Democratic US Senate candidate and confirmed that the FCC is investigating ABC’s “The View.” FCC Chair Brendan Carr said Colbert could have run his interview with Texas State Representative James Talarico, a Democrat running for the Senate, if the … Read more
Taylor Swift has a simple response to critics who tell her it’s time to step out of the spotlight. During her Wednesday appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the 35-year-old singer spoke about the people she can turn to for advice in the industry, saying one of the things she “look[s] up to the … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. This past Sunday night, two of (inarguably) the funniest human beings on the planet shared a stage in Newark. On Dec. 7, Stephen Colbert interviewed Conan O’Brien at the regal … Read more
Prince Harry took a jab at President Trump during his awkward appearance on the “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” as he teased Americans over their obsession with the royals. Harry crashed Colbert’s monologue at the Ed Sullivan Theater in NYC on Wednesday night when the late-night host poked fun at the various “problematic” Christmas-themed movies … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. There’s a lot going on at the 2025 New York Comedy Festival. The first thing one notices after checking out their expansive … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Prepare for witticisms, quips, knee-slappers and perhaps even a well-timed barb. On Sunday, Dec. 7, Conan O’Brien and Stephen Colbert are slated … Read more
Bette Midler never misses an opportunity to shade Donald Trump. The “Hocus Pocus” actress, took a jab at the president, 79, while serenading Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show” Tuesday night. “I wrote a little something for you. It’s kind of a proclamation,” Midler told Colbert, 61, before she sang him a song with rewritten … Read more
Jimmy Kimmel is looking back on the fateful moment he learned his late-night show was suspended. While appearing on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Tuesday night, Kimmel, 57, said he went through an “emotional rollercoaster” when ABC briefly axed “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last month because of his controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. “It … Read more
Late-night talk show pals Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert guest-starred on each other’s shows Tuesday night to vent about their respective programs being pulled from TV. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host, whose coveted late-night show was briefly yanked off air by ABC on Sept. 17 following his controversial comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, recounted … Read more
Actor James Woods is bashing Jimmy Kimmel in the wake of his boot from late night TV, calling him an “unfunny” money loser who should “eat s–t” — and ripping his supporters as “douchebags.” On Thursday, the Emmy winner — who has 5 million X followers — feigned support for the embattled funnyman, and then … Read more
Late-night TV is well and truly dead — at the hands of the hosts themselves. Their weapon? Their own blind rage at half the country. Hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert have deluded themselves into thinking that their mandate is to save democracy with one-sided political rants, rather than serving up breezy topical humor … Read more
Stephen Colbert made an emotional plea to Hollywood execs to hire his staff as he addressed his “Late Show” cancellation in a surprise monologue at the 2025 Emmy Awards Sunday night. The comedian, 61, was greeted to a standing ovation as he graced the stage to present the first award for Best Lead Actor in … Read more
John Oliver doesn’t care about Jay Leno’s opinions. The “Last Week Tonight” host, 48, responded to Leno, 75, recently criticizing late-night TV hosts for alienating half their audience with one-sided political jabs. “I’m going to take a hard pass on taking comedic advice from Jay Leno,” Oliver told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published … Read more
Chicago comedians argued on Tuesday that the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will lead to more jokes about President Donald Trump, not fewer, in contrast with liberal critics’ concerns. After CBS announced the left-leaning comedian’s show being canceled weeks earlier, several people ranging from commentators to lawmakers called out the move as … Read more
Seth Meyers is anxious about the future of “Late Night.” The talk show host, 51, said his mental health will plummet if his NBC show will get the boot — much like the recent cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show.” Speaking on the “Armchair Expert” podcast, the “SNL” alum told host Dax Shepard that he’s concerned about … Read more
Embattled funnyman Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” became a “therapy” session for the left — and it’s no surprise viewers took notice, a new study found. Since 2022, Colbert has hosted 176 left-leaning guests and only one Republican on soon-to-be cancelled “The Late Show,” according to a study by media watchdog NewsBusters — a staggering imbalance that has … Read more
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr shot back on Monday at left-wing celebrities and politicians decrying CBS canceling Stephen Colbert’s late-night show. “The partisan left’s ritualist wailing and gnashing of teeth over Colbert is quite revealing. They’re acting like they’re losing a loyal DNC spokesperson that was entitled to an exemption from the laws of … Read more
John Oliver is mourning the end of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The “Last Week Tonight” host, 48, spoke about CBS’ decision to cancel Colbert’s late-night show, calling it “terrible news for the world of comedy.” “Obviously, I love Stephen, I love his staff, I love that show. It’s incredibly sad,” Oliver told the … Read more
Jamie Lee Curtis has spoken. The “Freakier Friday” star, 66, shared her thoughts about CBS canceling Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” during an appearance this past Thursday at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards. “It’s bad,” Curtis told Variety during the Los Angeles event. “I’m excited that I will get to be on his show in … Read more