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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Stephen Colbert Has Pushed Back Against CBS With the Help of His Late Night Peers
If you're not watching 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' right now, you're missing appointment television. To say the gloves have come off since Colbert's cancellation announcement last week would be a gross understatement. Not that Colbert really ever held back on his opinions, but a host scorned hath more fury. On Thursday, July 24, he even introduced a monologue cut-away segment 'Show Un-Cancelled.' Of course, that announcement turns out to be a fake-out — and the graphic used for it supposedly cost $40 million. That one's light hearted — no more scathing than what 'Arrested Development' threw down in its last season on Fox (anyone old enough to remember that reference?). Throughout the first week of shows as a fallen angel, however, Colbert repeatedly seemed to play chicken with his network, CBS, and its parent company, Paramount, which just got the OK from the Trump Justice Department for a merger with Skydance (set to close August 7.) Not only did he reference the cancellation and the Skydance deal numerous times, he also went even harder on Trump. More from IndieWire 'Pluribus' First Look: Rhea Seehorn Reunites with 'Better Call Saul' Co-Creator Vince Gilligan for New Series About Perils of Happiness How a Scene from 'Get Out' Kickstarted Composer Cameron Moody's Career An then the other late night shows went just as hard (or harder) on CBS and Paramount. On Monday, July 21, most of the other hosts even appeared in a Colbert segment, showcasing support for their competitor. References abounded in their own segments — some humorous, some ominous warnings — including some strong words from Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show,' which airs on fellow Paramount property Comedy Central. 'Shows that say something, shows that take a stand, shows that are unafraid — this is not a 'We speak truth to power.' We don't. We speak opinions to television cameras. But we try. We fucking try, every night,' Stewart said. 'And if you believe, as corporations or as networks, you can make yourself so innocuous that you can serve a gruel so flavorless that you will never again be on the boy king's radar — A) Why will anyone watch you? And [B)] you are fucking wrong.' Fellow hosts Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel, meanwhile, seem to be next on Trump's cancellation wish list — considering he called for their cancellation and all. Fallon has been on vacation, and therefore has not had a monologue with which to respond. He did, however, write a statement that told the network, 'Fuck you and all your Sheldons CBS.' On the July 21 show, Fallon said, 'I am your host, well… at least for tonight. I don't like it. I don't like what's going on one bit.' Fallon did get in a dig at CBS' streaming platform, adding, 'And many people are now threatening to boycott the network. Yep. CBS could lose millions of viewers plus tens of hundreds watching on Paramount+.' 'The Tonight Show' host also sang about Trump's continued Epstein drama and his late night interests in the song below. Comedy Central seems to have gotten the last laugh — so far, at least — on the whole debacle. The AI-segment seen 'round the world this week came courtesy of 'South Park,' who delivered perhaps the most blistering satire of President Donald Trump yet. This came just hours after the series closed a deal with Paramount to continue for another five years, and just a day before the Justice Department approved the merger. The Wednesday, July 23 episode of 'South Park' also spoke quite literally to the Skydance deal in a scene involving none other than Jesus Christ. 'You guys saw what happened to CBS,' Christ mutters through gritted teeth. 'Well guess who owns CBS? Paramount! You really want to end up like Colbert? Then on July 25, former 'Late Show' legend David Letterman, Colbert's predecessor, chimed in on his YouTube channel. 'I don't think it was money… it was pure cowardice,' Letterman said, going on to praise 'precise, crisp, witty political satirist' Colbert. He then addressed CBS/Paramount's decision, saying 'What the fuck is Skydance, honest to Christ? Is it a discount airline? Is that what it is? I think one day, if not today, the people at CBS, who have manipulated and handled this are going to be embarrassed because this is this is gutless. I only wish this could happen to me… Fighting with network television management was number one in the playbook.' But no one went harder on Paramount than Colbert himself. In its statements discussing 'The Late Show' cancellation, Paramount repeatedly made mention of the show's $40 million annual losses. This figure has been questioned, and it was a number referenced repeatedly by Colbert all week. 'I could see us losing $24 million, but where could Paramount have possibly spent the other 16… Oh yeah,' he said on the July 21 episode. In the July 23 episode, he referenced how Trump claimed that CBS/Paramount would be providing another $20 million a year in administration-approved airtime. 'By bending the knee, they lost like $40 million this year,' Colbert said. 'They better watch out. They might get canceled for purely financial reasons.' This was just the tip of the iceberg for Colbert. It almost seems as if the stalwart late night presence is daring CBS to cancel him before May 2026, an idea also postured this week by Time. Certainly his tone was not one that sounds… uh, let's say copasetic, with his employers. But you be the judge. What's Colbert's game? Here's a few of his daring comments from the week's shows, mined from his full monologues: 'Over the weekend it sunk in that they're killing off our show. But they made one mistake: They left me alive!' 'All the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't hide who Dumpty humped with his friend.' 'It's not a great look when you fly on the pedophile's plane enough times to earn diamond pervert status.' 'What are you gonna tell me next — that the Pope is in the Catholic files? That a bear is on the cover of this month's Modern Woods Pooper?' And of course, he did also say succinctly, 'The President was buddies with a pedophile.' The gloves certainly are off. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
CTV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Calgary Folk Festival adds Begonia to Sunday lineup
Begonia has been added to the weekend lineup of the Calgary Folk Festival. The Winnipeg singer-songwriter was named as a last-minute replacement for Riognhach Connolly and Honeyfeet, who were forced to cancel their appearance due to injury. "We're thrilled to announce we've made lemons into lemonade and replaced Honeyfeet with Winnipeg's powerhouse thinking woman's pop princess Begonia!" the folk fest social media team posted on the festival website. 'Begonia will open Sunday July 27's ATB mainstage, plus collaborate with other artists on our unique sessions over the weekend.' The folk festival kicks off Thursday, with gates open at 4 p.m. Tonight's mainstage features performances by Olive Klug, Elisapie, Arrested Development and Sierra Ferrell. For more information, go here.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Chuck Mangione was always one of King of the Hill's secret weapons
King of the Hill spent 13 seasons giving famed flugelhorn musician Chuck Mangione a hallowed home among the citizens of Arlen, and the show was all the better for it. His death at the age of 84 makes you so grateful for what the gave to the show while he was on it. Giving a random celebrity a prominent place in the sitcom is a proud tradition in American television, ranging from Carl Weathers' appearances on Arrested Development and Mayor Adam West's tenure on Family Guy. Mike Judge and Greg Daniels choosing Mangione of all people to recur in the series, primarily as Arlen's Costco spoof Mega Lo Mart's spokesperson, always felt as inspired as it possibly could be. Mangione didn't hang out by the fence with Hank and the gang drinking beers, but he added genuine character to the show's backdrop. At any given moment, you could get a sick Chuck Mangione joke out of nowhere because that's how Arlen functioned. A compilation of his King of the Hill appearances shows the character's range and his importance to the show. His constant need to insert his seminal "Feels So Good" into any public appearance was always a joy. His best laugh in the entire show? Smacking a guy with his flugelhorn at an anger management session. He played Luanne and Lucky's wedding; he played a song for the show's original series finale. He was a staple. With King of the Hill's return imminent, you have to hope Mangione pops in from occasion to play the flugelhorn for the people of Arlen one last time. His death is incredibly sad, but the muzak lives on.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Arrested Development added to Thursday folk festival lineup
The 2024 Calgary Folk Festival kicks off Thursday night on Prince's Island Park. (Photo: X@calgaryfolkfest) The Calgary Folk Festival has announced a lineup change. Hip hop group Arrested Development has been added to Thursday night's lineup. The lineup change came down Tuesday after the scheduled act, Michael Kiwanuka, had to cancel his upcoming performance Thursday due to illness. Arrested Development will now play the ATB Stage before headliner Sierra Ferrell. The group won two Grammy Awards in 1993, for Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Rap Group. This will be the group's third time performing at the Calgary Folk Festival, previously playing in 2009 and 2015. Folkfest kicks off Thursday and goes until Sunday, with tickets still available online.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi list their sprawling UK farmhouse for $30M
Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi are selling their sprawling UK farmhouse for an eye-popping $30 million. In November, the duo fled the US and set up camp in the ritzy Cotswolds neighborhood, which is a known favorite among the Hollywood elite. But just one year after purchasing a lavish 43-acre estate, dubbed the 'Kitesbridge Farm,' the pair have now listed it for sale, The Wall Street Journal reports. Advertisement 5 Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi are selling their sprawling UK farm for an eye-popping $30 million. @ellendegeneres/Instagram The former talk show host, 67, and the 'Arrested Development' alum, 52, forked over roughly $20 million for the property last spring, the outlet adds. 'When we decided to live here full time, we knew that Portia couldn't live without her horses,' DeGeneres told the outlet. 'We needed a home that had a horse facility and pastures for them.' Advertisement The couple, who wed in 2008, have reportedly already relocated to a nearby home that can better house their pets and animals. According to the official listing, Sotheby's International Realty notes that the property boasts seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The lavish estate also features a two-bedroom guest cottage equipped with a kitchen and sitting room, as well as a 'heated' five-car garage that comes with its own kitchenette. 5 Just one year after purchasing a lavish estate, dubbed the 'Kitesbridge Farm,' the pair have now listed it for sale. ellendegeneres/Instagram Advertisement 5 The duo have reportedly already relocated to a nearby home that can better house their pets and animals. @ellendegeneres/Instagram The house comes with its own 'party barn' with a bar, a heated indoor swimming pool, a gym, a kitchen garden, and multiple outdoor living areas. A helicopter shed is also included. News of the listing comes just days after the comedian confirmed that she and de Rossi decided to pack up and move to the UK because of President Trump's re-election. DeGeneres detailed her new life across the pond during a conversation with British host Richard Bacon onstage in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Sunday, per the BBC. Advertisement 5 DeGeneres' old pad boasts 43 acres of land. @ellendegeneres/Instagram 5 The comedian recently confirmed that the pair decided to move to the UK because of President Trump's re-election. BACKGRID Admitting that the pair had initially only planned to stay in the UK for a couple of months, they ultimately pulled the trigger on a permanent move in November following Trump's historic win over Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. 'We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in,' ' she said. 'And we're like, 'We're staying here.' '
