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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CBS' Colbert Axe and Late-Night's Slow Death
Late night hosts are just like us: They vent in group texts too. So it is that CBS Late Show host Stephen Colbert, NBC Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, Late Night host Seth Meyers, ABC host Jimmy Kimmel and HBO Last Week Tonight host John Oliver 'commiserate' in a group text, stemming from their strike-era podcast Strike Force Five. More from The Hollywood Reporter Jimmy Kimmel, Elizabeth Warren, Ben Stiller React With Shock Over CBS' Decision to End 'Late Show': "F*** You and All Your Sheldons CBS" Critic's Notebook: The Awful Optics of CBS Canceling 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' 'Late Show' Shocker: CBS Ending Late-Night Franchise in 2026 'It's helpful for us to cross-pollinate the information we're hearing from the people in charge of our networks to make sure it's all checking out with everybody else, and also just to commiserate, because everybody who's doing this, to some degree, obviously remembers a time where things were a little more flush,' said Meyers on the Good One podcast last month. When pressed whether we are in the end of the era of late night TV, Meyers said 'there's always a chance something turns around and all of a sudden it's on the upswing again, but I certainly would bet on there being fewer [late night shows] in the future.' Of course, not even Meyers could have foreseen how quickly the dominoes would fall. The cancellation of the most-watched show in late night TV, Colbert's Late Show, stunned the TV world Thursday, as well as CBS staff. It is a 'painful time' a source says, while another insider describes the staff being understandably 'stunned and devastated.' Even Colbert was surprised. He found out about the decision after Wednesday's taping, and rather than wait to disclose the decision to viewers, opted to reveal it himself a day later, fearing an inevitable leak of the cancellation. 'I share your feeling,' Colbert said, as the crowd in the Ed Sullivan Theater booed after he broke the news. One knowledgable source tells The Hollywood Reporter that they did not believe any of the network late night shows were meaningfully profitable any more, though some deals can be justified by leveraging the hosts in other ways as 'company men' (Kimmel, Meyers and Fallon, for example, appear at events like the upfronts, and Kimmel and Fallon have produced and hosted other shows for their parent companies over the years). The Late Show was also harmed by the fact that Paramount couldn't license it or sell it international markets. The same source predicts that Paramount will put the iconic Ed Sullivan Theater at Broadway between 53rd and 54th street on the market in conjunction with the end of the Late Show, noting that the company has already sold off its Radford and Studio City lots in Los Angeles, and the CBS corporate headquarters building in New York. That will likely be a decision for Skydance leaders David Ellison and Jeff Shell, however. Late night used to command attention from insomniacs, college students and marketers looking to reach an audience that was traditionally younger than primetime. But those days are long gone, and a time where a host had an eight-figure annual contract to host a daily show in a midtown Manhattan theater with 400 seats and a staff that topped 100 seems like a relic of a bygone era. Colbert's contract was set to end after the coming season, perhaps explaining the timing for the decision, as negotiations for a renewal would have begun in earnest soon. As for the rest of the network late-night landscape, ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! will begin the final season of its current three-year deal in the fall. NBC late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers signed deals last year to continue hosting The Tonight Show and Late Night through 2028, though whether the shows survive in their current iterations until then is less certain today than it was just a few years ago. The youthful audience that once flocked to late night now spends most of their time on social-first video platforms, where a new generation of talent is emerging. And while many of the late night shows have found a meaningful audience on platforms like YouTube by creating original content or repackaging their TV segments, the revenue from those digital sources can't offset the lost dollars from linear TV. 'I think the biggest reach for all of these shows now clearly is — you can call whatever you want — it's YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, social. That's where these shows get reach, and that's where they have their power,' says Gavin Purcell, the former showrunner of NBC's Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. 'On networks, it's just trickier now, the economics are different.' NBC's Tonight Show is the most popular of the programs on social platforms, with 32.7M YouTube subscribers and 19.2M Instagram followers, followed by Kimmel with 20.7M YouTube subscribers and 4.3M Instagram followers, and The Late Show with 10M on YouTube and 3.7M on Instagram. In terms of linear TV ratings, all of the late night shows are a shadow of their peaks, according to Nielsen data for live +7 and original episodes only: Colbert: 2.47M viewers; Kimmel: 1.75M; Fallon: 1.25M; Meyers: 949K; After Midnight: 652K; and Nightline: 827K. But the ratings don't tell the whole story. According to the media measurement firm iSpot, brands have spent an estimated $32.2 million on advertising on the Late Show this year, while spend on Kimmel and Fallon's shows topped $50 million each. Both ABC and NBC sell packages around their late night shows that are inclusive of digital channels. Either way, it's hard to shake the feeling that the late night talk show format is simply dying a slow death. Former late night hosts have found success elsewhere (Trevor Noah and Conan O'Brien both have significant followings for the interview-driven podcasts), while efforts in streaming have not pierced the popular culture in the same way, even if Netflix's David Letterman series and John Mulaney's experimental talk shows suggest they are trying. One thing is sure: Colbert will have options when he does cede the desk, even if it may not be on 'late night.' Purcell, who now hosts a podcast called AI For Humans on YouTube and other digital platforms, suggests that the future of late night talk shows, and perhaps a viable future for Colbert personally, is embracing the reach of digital media, and creating something new at a smaller, more sustainable scale. The economic model of YouTube has improved to the point where it can sustain a real business. Maybe not one of the scale or scope of the CBS Late Show, but certainly something that rhymes with it, as Hot Ones, Good Mythical Morning and Chicken Shop Date show. 'My big thesis here is that what you're seeing is the slow destruction of the traditional Hollywood pipeline, and you're going to see a lot less big shots, and a lot more individuals taking a shot,' Purcell says. 'Distribution is easy now. That's the thing that's really interesting. What's hard is attention. And the thing that Colbert and that team still do a great job of is commanding attention.' Rick Porter and Tony Maglio contributed to this report. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Chinese Hackers Attack US Nuclear Weapons Agency Using SharePoint Loophole, Says Microsoft
Microsoft has linked a wave of cyberattacks targeting its SharePoint servers to Chinese state-backed hackers, including well-known groups Violet Typhoon and Linen Typhoon, as well as a third group, Storm-2603. The US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), which is responsible for maintaining the country's nuclear weapons stockpile, was among the organisations breached. However, no sensitive or classified information is believed to have been compromised, Interesting Engineering reported, citing a source. In a blogpost published on July 22, Microsoft noted that probes into other actors also using these exploits are still underway. "With the rapid adoption of these exploits, Microsoft assesses with high confidence that threat actors will continue to integrate them into their attacks against unpatched on-premises SharePoint systems." The hackers exploited critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft's SharePoint software, specifically zero-day vulnerabilities, including CVE-2025-53770, to gain remote access to networks and steal credentials. The affected customers are those who operate the software on their internal servers instead of Microsoft's cloud-based services. "These attacks highlight the growing sophistication and global scale of cyber threats," Microsoft said. "Early exploitation resembled government-sponsored activity, and then spread more widely to include hacking that looks like China," said Adam Meyers, senior vice president at CrowdStrike. Meyers further added that the extent of the campaign is still being analysed. The attacks began on July 18, said an Energy Department spokesperson, further adding that damage was limited because of the department's use of Microsoft's cloud services. "Our systems are built with multiple levels of security," the official said as quoted. Bloomberg reported that hackers also attacked other systems at the US Department of Education, Florida's Department of Revenue, and the Rhode Island General Assembly. However, these departments haven't confirmed or denied it yet. The report mentioned that over 100 organisations have been compromised worldwide, including government agencies, energy companies, consulting firms and universities. The breaches have said to have affected organisations across multiple sectors and countries, including the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Microsoft has released security updates addressing the exploited vulnerabilities and urged all customers to apply patches without delay. The company has also hired government security executives and holds weekly senior leadership meetings focused on improving software resilience. "There were ways around the patches," said Vaisha Bernard, Eye Security's chief hacker and co-owner said as quoted. "That allowed these attacks to happen." China denies allegations The Chinese Embassy in Washington has denied the allegations. In a statement, the embassy said, "At the same time, we also firmly oppose smearing others without solid evidence." "We hope that relevant parties will adopt a professional and responsible attitude when characterising cyber incidents, basing their conclusions on sufficient evidence rather than unfounded speculation and accusations." The breach highlights the ongoing threat posed by Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage operations allegedly targeting critical US infrastructure and the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive government and corporate networks.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Business Insider
I left my big city for a small coastal village. It's walkable and charming, and my life feels like a Nancy Meyers movie.
After years in cities like New York and Boston, my husband and I felt ready to move into a house. We realized quickly that a suburb wasn't the right fit for us as a child-free couple. We fell in love with a coastal Connecticut village, and adore the community, walkability, and charm. Almost five years ago, my husband and I made a decision: It was time to move out of our city rental and into a house somewhere else. It was a choice no one expected from me, a lifelong city girl. After spending a long stint in New York and then a few years in Boston with my spouse, though, I found myself growing tired of the hustle-and-grind lifestyle. We started our search in the Boston suburbs, but there were two major issues. First, we couldn't find a home we loved within our budget. Second, as a child-free couple, we quickly realized that the suburbs are geared toward families with children. We didn't need four or five bedrooms, and we didn't want to be the only people in our social circle without kids. So, we started looking at houses in coastal Rhode Island and Connecticut, and found ourselves visiting charming homes that were more suited to the size of our family (that is, two people and a cat). We loved that many of them were near villages with lots to do. When my husband and I first looked at our now-home in a small Connecticut coastal village, we walked through the neighborhood, enjoyed a drink at a waterfront spot, and decided this would be our forever place. We made an offer on the house, and we haven't looked back since. I spend my days feeling like I live in a Nancy Meyers movie Many people decorate their homes and gardens to try to replicate Nancy Meyers's easy-breezy aesthetic in their own lives, and who can blame them? Living in a coastal New England village that's part Meyers with a heavy dose of "Gilmore Girls" makes it easy to appreciate the small parts of my day-to-day life. Now, I run into neighbors on my daily morning walks. I'm a regular at my favorite café. I even get to pet a cat named Clancy at least twice a week (he sits outside his house to monitor the comings and goings). Living in a walkable village makes it easy to get places and meet new people Speaking of walking around town, the top thing on my checklist when we left city life was walkability, which is hard to come by in the suburbs. I didn't have my license — I gave it up when I lived in New York — and wanted to be somewhere I wasn't completely lost without a car. Since we are both lucky enough to work remotely, we probably drive just two or three times a week. I love minimizing my time in the car; it helps me spend more time at home and outdoors. I'm also a big believer that building IRL community is important for mental health, and there's no better way to do that than by strolling around town. After living life as a 'townie,' I've become a smarter traveler One of the most surprising parts of becoming a "townie" in a small village with lots of attractions is how learning to navigate the tourist season at home has improved my own travel experiences. I already had city behavior locked down (walk fast, never stop and stare). What I've learned in a small village, though, is that slowing down and listening to locals is really helpful. Now, whenever my husband and I travel to smaller towns, we don't book any excursions or adventures in advance unless they're an absolute must. When we arrive, we spend the first day walking around and finding a local pub or restaurant. I've learned that if you can get a nice chat going with a bartender or barista while they're less busy, you can usually get some good recommendations for things to do that are off the beaten path. Recently, while visiting Vermont, I got tips from a local about a great German restaurant a little off the tourist strip, along with a hike that ended at a waterfall. Friendly energy goes a long way in a small town — as do generous tips! Whenever I come home from a trip, I pinch myself that I get to live here No matter how much I love to travel, I've always looked forward to coming home to my own bed. Still, the slide back into the routine can be painful. Since moving to my cozy coastal village, I feel that pain a whole lot less. With lots to do, like beach walks, quaint shops, kayak rentals, and more, I'm busy year-round with activities people travel across the ocean to experience. Of course, no matter where you live, state of mind is most important — find things you love in your community and embrace them! That said, I know I live in a place that others consider a destination, and that's something I never take for granted.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Microsoft says China-backed cybercriminals hacked into US nuclear weapons agency
Microsoft has warned that Chinese state-sponsored hackers have breached its SharePoint software used by the US agency responsible for maintaining and modernizing the nation's stockpile of nuclear weapons, according to a report. The National Nuclear Security Administration, a semi-autonomous agency that operates under the auspices of the Department of Energy, was among the targets of a hack allegedly carried out by Chinese-backed cybercriminals, according to Bloomberg News. A Dutch cybersecurity company estimates that around 400 government agencies in the US, Mauritius, Jordan, South Africa and the Netherlands were impacted by the hack, according to Bloomberg News. Advertisement 4 A US government agency responsible for maintaining the nation's stockpile of nuclear weapons was reportedly targeted in a hack by Chinese-backed cybercriminals. U.S. DepartmentofDefense The Dutch firm, Eye Security, previously estimated that just 60 entities were impacted. A source familiar with the situation told the financial news site on Tuesday that no sensitive or classified information was known to have been stolen in the hack, which was made possible by exploiting a flaw in Microsoft's SharePoint document management software. 'On Friday, July 18th, the exploitation of a Microsoft SharePoint zero-day vulnerability began affecting the Department of Energy,' an agency spokesman told Bloomberg News. Advertisement 'The department was minimally impacted due to its widespread use of the Microsoft M365 cloud and very capable cybersecurity systems. A very small number of systems were impacted. All impacted systems are being restored.' The breaches have been ongoing since at least July 7, according to Adam Meyers, senior vice president at CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm that has partnered with Microsoft to ward off potential cyber threats. 'The early exploitation resembled government-sponsored activity, and then spread more widely to include hacking that 'looks like China',' Meyers told Bloomberg News. CrowdStrike's investigation into the campaign remains ongoing. Advertisement 4 In a blog post, Microsoft identified two reputed cybercriminal organizations, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon, in the alleged scheme. Bloomberg via Getty Images The Post has sought comment from the NNSA, Microsoft, CrowdStrike and Eye Security. In a blog post, the tech giant identified two reputed cybercriminal organizations, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon, in the alleged scheme to exploit flaws in Microsoft's software that is used by customers on their own networks rather than in the more secure cloud. These customers are at risk of having their data compromised by the hackers, according to Microsoft, which also fingered a third Chinese-based organization, Storm-2603, as doing the same. Advertisement Every morning, the NY POSTcast offers a deep dive into the headlines with the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime and everything in between. Subscribe here! Microsoft SharePoint is a platform used to store, organize, share and manage internal web content across an organization — similar to intranets. The NNSA wasn't the only agency that was targeted in the alleged cyberattack. Among the victims are the US Department of Education, Florida's Department of Revenue and the Rhode Island General Assembly, which is the Ocean State's legislative body. Internationally, governments in Europe and the Middle East have also been targeted. Cybersecurity researchers have detected breaches on more than 100 servers, representing at least 60 victims across various sectors, including energy, consulting and academia. 4 The National Nuclear Security Administration is a semi-autonomous agency that operates under the auspices of the Department of Energy. Jarretera – Microsoft has patched the vulnerabilities in recent days, but the company expressed concern that hackers will continue to exploit these flaws in future attacks. 'We have high confidence that threat actors will continue to integrate them into their attacks,' Microsoft stated in its blog post. Advertisement 'China opposes and fights hacking activities in accordance with the law. At the same time, we oppose smears and attacks against China under the excuse of cybersecurity issues,' a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy said in a statement. Cybersecurity experts have expressed grave concerns about the severity of the threat. Michael Sikorski, chief technology officer and head of threat intelligence for Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks Inc., described the situation as a 'high-severity, high-urgency threat.' Advertisement He emphasized the risks posed by SharePoint's deep integration with Microsoft's ecosystem, which includes services like Office, Teams, OneDrive and Outlook — all of which contain valuable data for attackers. 4 This archive picture shows the first B61-13 HiFi nuclear bomb unit completed at Sandia National Labs in Albuquerque earlier this year. Craig Fritz/Sandia National Labs / SWNS Eye Security reported that the flaws allow hackers to access SharePoint servers and steal authentication keys, enabling them to impersonate users or services even after patches are applied. 'We estimate that the real number might be much higher as there can be many more hidden ways to compromise servers that do not leave traces,' Eye Security's co-owner Vaisha Bernard said in an email to Bloomberg News. Advertisement 'This is still developing, and other opportunistic adversaries continue to exploit vulnerable servers.' Despite Microsoft's efforts to bolster its security measures, including hiring executives from government agencies and holding weekly security meetings, the recent breaches have drawn renewed scrutiny. The US government issued a report last year that was critical of Microsoft's lax security culture.
Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Adam Sandler talks Granite State origin of ‘Happy Gilmore' with Seth Meyers
Advertisement Sandler recalled how he would golf with his family in Bedford N.H., 'He started hitting the ball really far, like further than everyone at the range,' Sandler told Meyers, noting that McDonough is now a teacher at Manchester Memorial High School. Later in college, Sandler remembered the moment and pitched the idea of doing a story around a hockey player who becomes a golfer to his then roommate Tim Herlihy, who co-wrote 'Happy Gilmore' and its sequel with Sandler. Advertisement 'I said to Herlihy, 'Don't you think it would be funny, like a golfer who had a hockey mentality kind of thing?'' Sandler told Meyers. 'And then we ended up writing this stuff.' Fans can see Sandler back as the titular character when 'Happy Gilmore 2' premieres Friday on Netflix. Sandler is also coming back to New England later this year as his Ryan Yau can be reached at
