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New York Post
18 hours ago
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- New York Post
Seth Meyers says future of ‘Late Night' is ‘outside of my control,' details mental health concerns if show gets axed
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 the fate of his own show. 5 Seth Meyers has admitted that he's anxious about the future of 'Late Night.' Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard 'Only because it is such a time we're living in as far as the entertainment industry,' he said in the episode, which was recorded before Colbert's format was axed by CBS. 'There is this weird thing [where] I feel like I shifted from fearing that I wouldn't be good enough and now my fear is weirdly more outside my control, which is just at some point the ecosystem might not support it. I guess that's better than thinking it's your fault, but it is weird to not feel any control over it.' 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' premiered in February 2014 — and the host has fronted almost 1,700 episodes to-date. 'I would worry about myself, like, mental health-wise,' he said. 'But I put a lot of thought into diversifying my skill set.' 5 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.' Lloyd Bishop/NBC via Getty Images 'Certainly, financially, I could have been fine just doing the show for the last eleven years. But then it was like, oh, you know what? I feel like there's something to trying to build a stand-up career and trying to do other things,' he said. 'It's more like, try to find something that makes you as happy as late night's making you, but it's not just to have busy work or anything,' Meyers went on. 'It's like, oh, I like these things, too. And there's no one entity that can take everything away at once, and I think that's the scariest situation to be in.' Meyers' show, which is produced by Broadway Video and Universal Television for NBC, taught him to 'just show up and do the work.' 5 Speaking on the 'Armchair Expert' podcast, the 'SNL' alum told host Dax Shepard that he's concerned about the fate of his own show. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard 'That's the only part they're paying you to do, it's the only part you're good at. All the other problems, we have people that are as good as that as you are at a thing you do and don't mess around with it,' he went on. 'I sometimes take stock of, this isn't the best time to be doing what I'm doing but at least I got in. The world knows Seth Meyers in a way that I'm happy with.' Meyers admitted that his show experienced some teething issues in its early days, with NBC honchos addressing their concerns upfront. 5 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' premiered in February 2014 — and the host has fronted almost 1,700 episodes to-date. Lloyd Bishop/NBC via Getty Images 'I've had lower points in the body of the show where, early on in the show, we had some NBC executives actually say to us 'We're very worried about how the show is going to go,'' he revealed. The cancellation of Colbert's CBS show has prompted a slew of comedy's biggest stars — including Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver, Jon Stewart, Adam Sandler and more — to speak out in support of the host. Colbert addressed the network's decision during the July 27 taping at the Ed Sullivan Theater in NYC. 'Before we start the show, I want to let you know something that I found out just last night: Next year will be our last season,' he told the crowd. 'The network will be ending 'The Late Show' in May.' The news was met with loud boos from the audience. 'Yeah, I share your feelings,' he said. 'It's not just the end of our show, but it's the end of 'The Late Show' on CBS. I'm not being replaced. This is all just going away.' 'We get to do this show for each other, every day, all day, and I've had the pleasure and the responsibility of sharing what we do every day with you in front of this camera for the last 10 years,' he went on. 5 Colbert addressed the network's decision to cancel his format during the July 17 episode. CBS 'And it's a job that I'm looking forward to doing with this usual gang of idiots for another 10 months. It's going to be fun.' The network has publicly cited financial reasons behind the decision to cancel the show.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Donald Trump 'caught cheating' at his Scottish resort as caddie moves ball for him
A video has emerged from Donald Trump's golf course in Scotland appearing to show a caddie dropping a ball for the US President on the fairway as he played a shot Donald Trump has found himself embroiled in another golfing scandal after footage emerged seemingly showing a caddie dropping a ball for him during a round in Scotland. While on a European trip and visiting his golf resorts, the US President was caught on camera playing at Turnberry when it appeared one of his caddies may have overstepped the mark to help him. The video, shot from within a nearby building, captures Trump arriving by golf cart on the left side of the fairway. With a bunker and some light fescue between him and the green, as he stopped, two caddies walked past – with one seemingly pausing to place a ball in front of Trump. The 79 year old exited the cart, golf club in hand, and approached the newly positioned ball, seemingly ready to take his next stroke. The clip concludes before he takes the swing. the Express. "Who needs a foot wedge when you have a personal ball dropper? ? ?" joked one user on X, previously known as Twitter. Another user humorously suggested, "Him and Kim Jong Un would be INSANE scramble partners." A self-proclaimed PGA professional chimed in with, "Such a perfect metaphor for our Commander-in-Cheat." Some social media users playfully admired the incident. "Wild... Looks like I need these fellas as Caddies with the way I hit it anymore," one comment read. This is not the first instance of Trump being accused of bending the rules on the golf links. Is Donald Trump a cheat on the golf course? Earlier this year, Samuel L. Jackson, the esteemed actor, alleged that Trump had cheated during a game they played together. When queried about who was the better golfer, Jackson confidently stated: "Oh, I am, for sure. I don't cheat." Trump has since refuted the claims of having played with the 'Pulp Fiction' star, asserting on social media that such a game never took place. Actor Anthony Anderson has echoed similar sentiments. During an appearance on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' in 2016, Anderson remarked, "Trump is a great golfer. I'm not going to say Trump cheats. His caddy cheats for him." When pressed for details on whether he witnessed Trump cheating, Anderson affirmed: "Oh yes, several times. Several times." He recounted an occasion where both he and Trump had poor tee shots. "Trump hit the exact same shot but went 20 yards further left than mine," he explained. "I couldn't find my ball in this trash. Trump's ball had the fluffiest lie in the middle of the fairway." Anderson concluded: "Like I say, I didn't see Trump cheat because he was on the tee-box with me, but his ball was right there in the middle of the fairway." Sportswriter Rick Reilly has delved into these allegations, asserting in 2019 that Trump frequently manipulated his ball's position and even took credit for others' shots. In an article for The Sunday Times, Reilly revealed that Trump's caddies had even dubbed him "Pele" due to his frequent ball-kicking antics. "To say Donald Trump cheats is like saying Michael Phelps swims," he penned. "Trump doesn't just cheat at golf. He cheats like a three-card monte dealer. "He throws it, boots it and moves it. Whether you're his pharmacist or Tiger Woods, if you're playing golf with him, he's going to cheat."
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
David Letterman calls Paramount 'gutless' for canceling Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show'
David Letterman, who hosted "The Late Show" from 1993 to 2015, joked that his predecessor, Stephen Colbert, is a "martyr" and questioned the motivations for canceling the CBS show. David Letterman is questioning the motivations behind the shock cancellation of his former CBS home, "The Late Show." Speaking with former "Late Night with David Letterman" colleagues Barbara Gaines and Mary Barclay in a July 25 clip from "The Barbara Gaines Show" on Letterman's YouTube channel, the 78-year-old comedian did not hold back. He threw barbs at CBS parent company Paramount Global and David Ellison, who's slated to become CEO after Paramount merges with his Skydance Media in an $8.4 billion deal. "It's all very strange. It's very complicated, but it was a bit of a surprise, wasn't it?" Letterman said. As the 14-minute Zoom conversation continued, he eventually called Paramount pulling the plug on Stephen Colbert's show "pure cowardice" and "gutless." Letterman hosted the show from 1993 until 2015, at which point Colbert took over post-"Colbert Report." After Colbert announced on July 17 that "The Late Show" would be ending in May after more than 30 years, Paramount released a statement that called the move "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night." The media company also maintained: "It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content, or other matters happening at Paramount." While Colbert's show is the top rated at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, it was losing a reported $40 million a year. David Letterman blasts explanation that 'Late Show' was canceled for financial reasons Letterman speculated that Paramount is capitulating to Ellison, who might not "want any trouble from that guy," referring to Colbert, long known for his political satire and criticism of President Donald Trump. "Not only are we going to get rid of that guy, we're going to get rid of the whole franchise so you don't have to worry about another guy," Letterman said in an impersonation of Paramount executives. "It's gone, buddy!" "I think it's sad, but what this indicates also is (Ellison doesn't) want any trouble along the lines of freedom of the press or free speech or freedom of expression," Letterman surmised. "They don't want to get their hands dirty; they don't want the government going after them." He also cast doubt on the explanation that the "Late Show" cancellation was "purely a financial decision." "I don't think it was money. I think it was all to make sure (Ellison was) solid spending dad's (Larry Ellison's) money," he said. "You're telling me losing this kind of money happened yesterday?" he said. "I bet they were losing this kind of money a month ago. I'll bet they were losing this kind of money six weeks ago, or they have never been losing money. "Take a look at the CBS News. It's still in business, and I'm not certain that that's a profit center," he continued. What Letterman said before: The ex-host's subtle jab at CBS amid Colbert 'Late Show' cancellation 'We've all got to kiss Stephen Colbert's ring' Letterman, who was complimentary of Colbert and the work he's done since taking over Letterman's show, went on to excoriate Paramount's treatment of its star talent. "They did not do the correct thing. They did not handle Stephen Colbert, the face of that network, in the way he deserves to have been handled," he said. Letterman went on to declare that those who decided the fate of "The Late Show" would regret the move. "One day, if not today, the people at CBS who have manipulated and handled this are going to be embarrassed because this is gutless," Letterman said. "Now we've all got to kiss Stephen Colbert's ring now," he added, joking that he's a "martyr" for his firing.
New York Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jon Stewart tears into CBS parent Paramount over canceling Stephen Colbert: ‘Sack the f–k up'
Jon Stewart delivered a scathing on-air rebuke of CBS and its parent company, Paramount Global, on Monday's episode of 'The Daily Show,' blasting the network's decision to cancel 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and accusing executives of capitulating to political pressure from President Trump. Stewart, whose shows airs on the Comedy Central cable channel that is also owned by Paramount Global, cited the $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media as one of the factors that led to the decision to axe the show, which had been hemorrhaging tens of millions of dollars annually. Stewart, joined by NBC 'Tonight Show' host Jimmy Fallon, 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' host Seth Meyers, 'Daily Show' alum and HBO star John Oliver, and former 'Saturday Night Live' star Adam Sandler made a cameo at the Ed Sullivan Theater where Colbert's show is filmed and offered their support for the star. 6 Jon Stewart blasted parent company Paramount Global during his monologue on Comedy Central's 'Daily Show' on Monday. The Daily Show 6 Stewart delivered a scathing on-air rebuke of CBS over its decision to cancel 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert.' The Daily Show Stewart said that the merger, which is awaiting federal approval, would not have been possible without CBS programs like 'The Late Show' since it made the Tiffany Network valuable as a property. '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,' said Stewart, who last week addressed speculation that Colbert would be canceled. 'We speak opinions to television cameras. But we try. We f–king try, every night.' '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 you are f–king wrong,' he added. His profanity-laden monologue culminated in a performance with a church choir chanting, 'sack the f–k up' or 'go f–k yourself.' Because Comedy Central airs on cable, the segment was uncensored and not subject to network profanity regulations. Paramount and Comedy Central did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The Post has also sought comment from Skydance and CBS. Later that night, Colbert also responded during his own show, echoing Stewart's anger and directing his own 'go f–k yourself' at Trump, who had celebrated the program's cancellation. Colbert mocked the network's agreement with the president as a 'big fat bribe' and warned, 'They left me alive. And now for the next 10 months, the gloves are off.' 6 CBS has denied the decision was politically motivated, citing financial losses incurred by Colbert's show. CBS The backlash comes just days after CBS confirmed it would end 'The Late Show,' which Colbert has helmed since 2015. The network characterized the move as 'purely a financial decision' unrelated to 'performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.' Despite CBS's claims, the cancellation ignited speculation that the show — known for its frequent critiques of Trump — was a casualty of Paramount's efforts to smooth regulatory approval for its merger with Skydance. The merger, which would create the new Paramount Skydance Corporation, is still awaiting clearance from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). That process has taken on political overtones, particularly after Skydance CEO David Ellison met with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr last week and pledged to reflect 'diverse viewpoints' that capture 'the varied ideological perspectives of American viewers.' Colbert's late-night career traces back to 'The Daily Show,' where he joined Stewart in 1997. The two have maintained a close relationship since. 6 The decision comes amid a pending merger between Paramount and Skydance Media. Shari Redstone, controlling shareholder of Paramount, is seen above. REUTERS In 2005, Colbert launched 'The Colbert Report,' which aired after 'The Daily Show' and catapulted him into late-night stardom. On Monday's 'Daily Show,' Stewart praised Colbert's bold decision to take on the CBS gig, calling it a leap into a world of 'intense scrutiny and a vastly larger audience.' 'Watching Stephen exceed all expectations in the role and become the No. 1 late-night show on network television has been an undeniable great pleasure for me — as a viewer and as his friend,' Stewart said. He also acknowledged the financial headwinds facing late-night TV. 'We're all basically operating a Blockbuster kiosk inside of a Tower Records,' Stewart said. But he added that industries shouldn't simply fold when formats change. 'When CDs stopped selling, they didn't just go, 'Oh, well, music, it's been a good run,'' he quipped. 6 The cancellation prompted protests outside the Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan on Monday. REUTERS Stewart noted that he had not heard from Paramount about the future of his own show amid the pending merger but closed with a defiant message: 'This is not the moment to give in. I'm not giving in. I'm not going anywhere — I think.' Ellison is the son of Oracle co-founder and Trump ally Larry Ellison. Though the younger Ellison donated to Joe Biden's campaign in early 2024, Trump has since expressed support for the merger and the combined company's extensive assets, including CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, MTV and blockbuster franchises like 'Sonic the Hedgehog' and 'Smurfs.' The late-night segment followed Paramount's recent $16 million settlement with Trump over a lawsuit alleging CBS's '60 Minutes' manipulated a 2024 interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris to favor Democrats. Trump had initially demanded as much as $20 billion in damages. The president also claimed that the settlement could be as high as $35 million, though Paramount has denied this. 6 Skydance is led by CEO David Ellison, son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, an ally of President Trump. AFP via Getty Images Although most legal experts dismissed the case as lacking merit, Paramount ultimately agreed to settle — covering Trump's legal fees and earmarking the remaining funds for his future presidential library. The settlement did not include any admission of wrongdoing or an apology, nor were any funds paid directly or indirectly to Trump or his co-plaintiff, Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson. As part of the deal, CBS also committed to releasing full written transcripts of future '60 Minutes' interviews with presidential candidates, barring legal or national security redactions. The settlement discussions and subsequent agreement caused turmoil inside CBS News. In April, longtime '60 Minutes' editor Bill Owens resigned, citing a loss of editorial independence. Wendy McMahon, president and CEO of CBS News & Stations, followed suit in May. In June, '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley warned that the settlement would be 'very damaging' to the network's credibility. During Monday's show, Colbert brought on Lin-Manuel Miranda and 'Weird Al' Yankovic to lighten the mood with a Coldplay cover. The show's kiss cam featured Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Fallon, Meyers and a cartoon Trump dancing with the Paramount logo — an apparent nod to a recent viral incident at a Coldplay concert that resulted in a tech CEO's resignation.
New York Post
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron is leaving the band after 27 years
Pearl Jam is down a member. The band announced Monday that drummer Matt Cameron is leaving the group. 'After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam,' Cameron, 62, said in a social media statement. 8 Matt Cameron performing at the Ohana Festival in Sept. 2024. WireImage Cameron, who was Pearl Jam's longest-tenured drummer, thanked his now-former bandmates Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Jeff Ament 'for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter.' 8 Matt Cameron and Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam at the 32nd Annual Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2017. FilmMagic 8 Matt Cameron on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' in 2016. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images 'I am forever grateful to the crew, staff and fans the world over,' the musician continued. 'It's been an incredible journey. More to follow. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.' Cameron did not share his reason for leaving Pearl Jam. 8 Pearl Jam announces Matt Cameron is leaving the band. Pearl Jam/X The remaining band members shared their own statement about Cameron's exit. 'From being one of our first musical heroes in the bands Skinyard and the mighty Soundgarden, to playing on our first demos in 1990, Matt Cameron has been a singular and true powerhouse of a musician and drummer,' Pearl Jam wrote. 8 Matt Cameron performs with Pearl Jam in 2000. Getty Images 'He has propelled the last 27 years of Pearl Jam live shows and studio recordings. It was a deeply important chapter for our group and we wish him well always,' the statement added. 'He will be deeply missed and is forever our friend in art and music. We love you Matt.' Fans reacted to Cameron's exit from the band with supportive comments on social media. '27 unforgettable years thank you for the rhythm, heart, and legacy, Matt,' one fan wrote on X. 8 Pearl Jam performs on 'Saturday Night Live' in 1992. NBCUniversal via Getty Images 'End of an era! Much love to Matt!' another fan said. 'This is shocking. 'Chapter'.. this has been 30 years! Thank you Matt,' a third account tweeted. 8 Matt Cameron performs during BottleRock at Napa Valley Expo on May 25, 2024. Getty Images Someone else wrote, 'Thanks Matt. You've been a part of something extraordinary. Happy retirement.' Two months before Cameron announced his exit, Pearl Jam wrapped up their Dark Matter World Tour. Cameron joined Pearl Jam in 1998 after the band rotated through several drummers including Dave Krusen, Matt Chamberlain, Dave Abbruzzese and Jack Irons. 8 Matt Cameron performs on stage at Fenway Park on August 5, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. Getty Images Pearl Jam's first album with Cameron was 2000's 'Binaural,' their sixth studio album in total. The band has since released six more albums, the most recent being 2024's 'Dark Matter.' Cameron was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 for his work with Pearl Jam. He will be inducted again later this year as a member of his former group Soundgarden.
