With South Park's Episode About President Trump Going Viral, Stephen Colbert Weighed In And Did Not Hold Back The host didn't mince words. Cinemablend · Jul 27, 2025
David Letterman blasts ‘gutless’ CBS for cancellation of Stephen Colbert and The Late Show Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ predecessor surmised cancellation was both a financial and political move The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025
With Trump go-ahead, Skydance and Paramount to complete merger in August The merger has faced scrutiny for what critics view as capitulations to Donald Trump, including a $16m settlement. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2025
As the FCC Approves the Paramount-Skydance Merger, How Should You Play PARA Stock? The FCC has approved Paramount Global’s $8 billion merger with Skydance Media. Wall Street still recommends staying away from Paramount stock. Barchart · Jul 25, 2025
The FCC's Paramount/Skydance Decision Aims To Reshape Broadcast Journalism by Bureaucratic Fiat Chairman Brendan Carr thinks his agency should strive to ensure that news coverage is fair and balanced—a role precluded by the First Amendment. Reason · Jul 25, 2025
Why Some People Are Claiming Stephen Colbert's Show Could ‘Have Been Killed’ Earlier Than It Was Was it inevitable? Cinemablend · Jul 25, 2025
Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump Administration's Paramount-Skydance Approval, Calls It 'Wink-Wink Deal' Signaling President Is Open For Business Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has called for an urgent investigation into President Donald Trump's approval of Paramount Global Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PARA) (NASDAQ:PARAA) $8 billion merger with Skydance, suggesting it may have involved a "big fat bribe." Benzinga · Jul 25, 2025
US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the border The United States and Mexico have signed an agreement outlining specific steps, funds and a timetable to clean up the longstanding problem of the Tijuana River pouring sewage across the border and polluting California beaches The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
US regulators approve $8.4bn Paramount-Skydance merger FCC approval of deal comes after Paramount paid $16m to settle Trump lawsuit over 60 Minutes interview The Guardian - US · Jul 24, 2025
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 · Jul 24, 2025
Paramount Global Stock Jumps After FCC Approves $8 Billion Merger With Skydance Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) shares are rising in Thursday’s after-hours session after the Federal Communications Commission approved the company’s merger with Skydance Media. Benzinga · Jul 24, 2025
FCC approves Skydance merger with Paramount The $8.4 billion deal was formally approved by the Trump administration Thursday The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
Joy Behar reveals The View is going on hiatus day after White House calls for it to be canceled The regularly scheduled summer hiatus sparked speculation online that the show could be gone ‘forever’ because the White House called for its cancellation The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
Trump’s FCC chair plays coy on Fox News when asked if president involved in Colbert’s cancellation ‘Look at what is happening. NPR has been defunded, PBS has been defunded, Colbert is getting canceled,’ Brendan Carr declared when asked if Trump played a role in The Late Show coming to an end. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
Reason · Jul 24, 2025 Meet Stephen Colbert's Biggest Fans: Congressional Democrats When even Keith Olbermann is providing a much-needed sanity check, it says something.
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025 Incoming CBS owner promises Trump’s FCC it will review ‘complaints of bias’ at news network and eliminate DEI policies ‘New Paramount's new management will ensure that the company's array of news and entertainment programming embodies a diversity of viewpoints across the political and ideological spectrum,’ Skydance’s general counsel wrote to FCC
The Guardian - US · Jul 23, 2025 I was a late-night writer. Colbert’s cancellation hurts American comedy – and sanity If our overlords can’t handle being joked about on late-night TV, we don’t need new shows. We need new leaders
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025 Trump’s FCC chairman gloats over Colbert’s cancellation days after meeting soon-to-be CBS owner ‘The partisan left’s ritualist wailing and gnashing of teeth over Colbert is quite revealing,” Brendan Carr tweeted Tuesday, adding that critics of the cancellation are ‘acting like they’re losing a loyal DNC spokesperson.’
The Guardian - US · Jul 22, 2025 Trump claims new CBS owner will gift him $20m worth of airtime after $16m settlement President says he has been promised ads and programming days after network cancels Stephen Colbert’s show
Tom’s Guide · Jul 22, 2025 Paramount Plus just stole 'South Park' from HBO Max — here's what you need to know Paramount Plus just scored a $1.5 billion deal to add "South Park" from its library, stealing it from HBO Max. Here's what you need to know.
The Guardian - US · Jul 19, 2025 Cancelling Colbert, bribery, an $8bn deal: what’s going on at Paramount? The fallout from the Trump payoff comes as a merger threatens the company’s integrity and A-list talent, such as Stephen Colbert, have already been sacrificed
The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2025 Democrats condemn CBS for axing Colbert show: ‘People deserve to know if this is politically motivated’ Lawmakers note cancellation follows Colbert’s criticism of parent company Paramount for settling Trump suit
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025 CBS cancels Colbert’s Late Show amid pending Paramount-Skydance merger Despite financial pressures on the late-night TV model, experts say the timing suggests political motives.
Benzinga · Jul 18, 2025 Elizabeth Warren Demands Paramount Explain Colbert's 'Late Show' Cancellation—'America Deserves To Know' A decision to cancel the "Late Show With Stephen Colbert" is prompting members of Congress to speak out, as the timing draws attention to a recent settlement between Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA)(NASDAQ:PARAA) and President Donald Trump.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 CBS staff in turmoil over ‘Trump shakedown’ after Stephen Colbert and The Late Show are canceled Exclusive: Multiple CBS staffers who spoke with The Independent said they aren’t buying the company’s claim that Colbert’s cancellation was a ‘financial decision,’ adding that the demise of the show has left ‘everyone stunned.’