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5 Talk Show Sidekicks Who Secretly Make More Than the Hosts

You might think the talk show host is the highest earner on set—but that’s not always true. In many cases, sidekicks, announcers, or bandleaders are making serious money behind the scenes—and sometimes earn more than the host themselves. Salary disclosures are rare, but what’s known about sidekicks’ compensation shows a…

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US Regulators Let Skydance Acquire Paramount Global

US regulators on Thursday approved an $8 billion deal for Skydance to acquire Paramount Global after receiving assurances the merged company will follow Trump administration guidelines against programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

International Business Times

Stephen Colbert tells Trump ‘go f*** yourself’ as he warns the gloves are off after cancellation

The US president posted on social media saying Colbert’s ‘talent was even less than his ratings’

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'Gloves Are Off': Cancelled Late Show Host Comes Out Swinging For Trump

Stephen Colbert had an unflinching message for US President Donald Trump in his first broadcast since his "Late Show" was cancelled amid a political firestorm -- "the gloves are off."

International Business Times

John Oliver mourns ‘incredibly sad’ cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show

‘I’m partly excited to see what they’re going to do for the next 10 months, but yeah, it’s terrible, terrible news for the world of comedy,’ John Oliver said on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Cancel culture: US talk show hosts react to axing of Stephen Colbert’s 'Late Show'

The announcement that Stephen Colbert’s 'Late Show' will end in May 2026 has sparked a string of emotional tributes from fellow US late-night hosts, while Donald Trump, never a fan, is gleefully celebrating the news on social media.

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John Oliver breaks silence on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancellation

After the programme was canned by CBS, John Oliver has said he is "incredibly sad" to hear The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has been shelved.

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A Former Producer For The Late Show Under David Letterman Just Weighed In On CBS' Surprising Decision: 'Never Threaten A Corporate Merger'

A Late Show OG has entered the chat.

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Insider Drops Claims About How Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show Crew Is Feeling After The Series’ Cancellation At CBS

The show's cancellation is a major topic of discussion.

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Bowen Yang, Jimmy Kimmel And More Sound Off After Stephen Colbert Gets The Axe At CBS: ‘It’s So Tragic’

Stephen Colbert's friends and colleagues are in shock at The Late Show's surprise cancellation.

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The end of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show is a concerning nail in the coffin for comedy

The long-running US television staple is coming to an end, signalling the slow death of late-night comedy and the worrying cultural power of Trump

The Guardian - US

Celebrities voice dismay over 'bulls** t' axing of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

CBS revealed the popular late-night US chat show has been axed entirely and Colbert will not be replaced

Evening Standard

CBS Says Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' To End In May 2026

Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show", long a staple of late night US television, will end in 2026, the CBS network said Thursday, days after the comedian blasted parent company Paramount's $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump as "a big fat bribe".

International Business Times

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end next year

CBS has said it will retire the ‘Late Show’ franchise, citing a ‘financial decision’

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The Late Show Is Ending For Good In CBS Cancellation Shocker, And I Relate So Hard To Stephen Colbert's Reaction

Yes, really.

The Independent UK

The infamous talkshow appearance Joaquin Phoenix says he’ll never repeat

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Joaquin Phoenix apologises for ‘horrible’ David Letterman interview: ‘I’ll never do it again’

Oscar winner appeared in character from ‘I’m Still Here’, leading many to believe he was having a mental breakdown

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16 Years After Notoriously Disastrous David Letterman Appearance, Joaquin Phoenix Attempts To Explain What He Was Thinking

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Joaquin Phoenix apologises to David Letterman

Joaquin Phoenix has apologised to David Letterman for his infamous "horrible" appearance on The Late Show back in 2009.

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David Letterman thinks sport is a 'metaphor for life' as he reflects on passion away from showbiz

David Letterman thinks sport is a "metaphor for life." Talk show host and auto racing team owner David Letterman thinks sport is a "metaphor for life."

The Independent UK

Who won’t be at the 2025 Met Gala? Every person banned from the event

Demi Lovato, Gwenyth Paltrow, Amy Schumer, and Rachel Zoe are among the list of celebrities who were thought to have been banned but have returned in recent years

Evening Standard

Kim Kardashian and the 'Grandpa Gang': everything you need to know as she appears in the Paris court today

The reality TV star was held at gunpoint and robbed nine years ago. Now the elderly men accused of targeting her are finally going on trial

Sports Illustrated

Caitlin Clark Addresses Legendary Iowa Scrimmage Against All-Male Practice Team

CC reminisced during her appearance on David Letterman's Netflix show.

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“What’s going through our mind is ‘What the…?’ And if you see Bob’s face, you could see he’s thinking the same thing”: When Bob Dylan played with an LA punk band to promote the album he made with Mark Knopfler

1983's Infidels, Dylan's first secular album in half a decade, was graced with a bounty of sweetly tasteful leads from the Dire Straits man. To recreate two of its songs on Late Night with David Letterman, Dylan hired LA punks the Plugz

The Independent UK

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 6-12

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of April 6-12 include actor Saoirse Ronan, musician Lil Nas X and talk show host David Letterman

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