Colbert responds to CBS’s claim that it prevented the Talarico interview.
Colbert Responds to CBS Denial Over Talarico Interview Stephen Colbert, the late-night host, pushed back on Tuesday against CBS’ assertion that they hadn’t prevented him from featuring an interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico. “Last night, I shared my thoughts, making some jokes because, well, that’s what I’m here to do. I was ready to […]
Colbert describes Trump’s settlement as harmful to CBS’s image.
Late-night host Stephen Colbert shared his frustration with Paramount following CBS’s parent company settling a lawsuit initiated by President Trump that he feels tarnished Paramount’s standing. On a recent episode of “The Late Show,” Colbert remarked, “As a show business professional, it’s really the network’s call,” referring to the choice made by the company. He […]
Chris Wallace is providing guidance to the private equity firm that acquired a stake in CBS’s parent company.
Chris Wallace, the former anchor for Fox News and CNN, has taken on a role as an advisor for a private equity firm that recently acquired a stake in the company owning CBS. This aligns with the network where his father, the iconic Mike Wallace, served as a correspondent on “60 Minutes.” At 77, Wallace, […]
Shari Redstone describes the Paramount Trump settlement as an obvious choice and expressed her hope that his ’60 Minutes’ lawsuit would eliminate CBS’s bias against Israel.
Settlement between Paramount and Trump Shari Redstone, a former stakeholder in Paramount, referred to the $16 million settlement with Trump as “a simple thing.” In July, Paramount settled Trump’s lawsuit against CBS by agreeing to pay $16 million. This was in relation to an interview featuring former presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The settlement also accounted […]
TV news anchor says she was let go due to her race and criticizes CBS’s diversity efforts
Boston TV Anchor Alleges Discrimination in Demotion A local CBS anchor in Boston has filed a lawsuit, claiming her demotion was tied to her race—specifically, that it’s because she is white. Katherine Merrill Dunham, known as Kate Merrill, alleges in her suit that a so-called “Diversity Agenda” at CBS and Paramount has spiraled out of […]
Sunny Hostin argues that CBS’s cancellation of Colbert poses a risk to democracy.
Concerns Arise Over CBS Canceling Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” On Tuesday, Sunny Hostin from “The View” expressed worries that CBS’s decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” could signal a troubling trend, potentially undermining the Constitution. CBS confirmed on Thursday that “Late Show” is set to conclude in May at the end of the current […]
Jon Stewart criticizes Paramount for CBS’s decision to cancel Stephen Colbert
In a recent episode of CBS’s “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart passionately criticized the network’s decision to cancel “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” claiming it was influenced by political pressure from President Trump. Stewart, whose own show runs on Comedy Central, suggested that the $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media played a […]
Tapper criticizes CBS’s parent company for Colbert’s cancellation: Paramount in a ‘bowing down phase’
CNN anchor Jake Tapper has taken aim at Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, over its choice to cancel the “Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” He asserts that the decision is a way to appease President Trump. “It’s clear that President Trump dislikes being the target of jokes, especially those from comedians like Stephen […]
Liberal senators encourage CBS’s parent company to avoid settling with Trump.
Sanders and Colleagues Urge Paramount’s Redstone to Stand Firm Against Trump Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, along with eight fellow Democrats, has reached out to Shari Redstone, a major shareholder of Paramount Global, concerning President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News. Trump is pursuing $20 billion in damages, alleging that CBS interfered in the election […]
Gary Danielson retiring as CBS’s lead college football voice
The upcoming college football season will be Gary Danielson's last. CBS's longtime Voice of College Football announced Wednesday that it will be retiring for the 2025 season, 36th on television and 20th at work. Danielson will continue to work with Bradnessler and reporter Jenny Dell this season, and will be handed over to Charles Davis […]