On Monday, Stephen Colbert addressed the recent arrests of seven Late Show staffers — including the comedian behindTriumph the Insult Comic Dog — at a U.S. Capitol office building in Washington, D.C. last week. Last Thursday, a Late Show production team and Triumph puppeteer Robert Smigel were spotted around the …
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Seven Late Show With Stephen Colbertstaffers — including the comedian behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog — were arrested Thursday night at a U.S. Capitol office building in Washington, D.C. Earlier in the day, the production team and Triumph puppeteer Robert Smigel were spotted around the Capitol filming a segment …
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Bonnie Raitt slowed things down with a soulful rendition of her song “Blame It on Me” on The Late Show. The musician and her band gave the track a bluesy, intimate vibe, which was aided by the dim, moody lighting on the late-night show stage. “Blame It on Me” appears …
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One day after a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school left 19 children and two teachers dead, late-night TV hosts used their platforms to call for stricter gun laws in the United States. In an emotional monologue, Jimmy Kimmel fought back tears as he called out elected officials who …
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Trombone Shorty stopped by The Late Show to perform his bluesy song “Lifted,” the title track from his most recent LP. The New Orleans musician was joined by his band and several back-up singers for a funk-laden, high-energy version of the song. Lifted, released in April, is Trombone Shorty’s first …
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Joy Oladokun appeared on The Late Show to offer a first-listen of her new single, “Purple Haze.” Performing with her band, the Nashville singer-songwriter showcased the emotionally-driven ballad, which will be released on May 10. The debut of “Purple Haze” follows Oladokun’s recent single, “Fortune Favors The Bold,” released in …
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Once again, woman’s right to choose is at stake in the U.S. — and late-night TV had a variety of reactions to the shocking news, ranging from the comedic to the serious. Many hosts didn’t mince words when discussing the possibility that the Supreme Court might overturn Roe v. Wade, …
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Lucius tapped Sheryl Crow, along with Celisse and members of Stay Human, for a lively rendition of their song “Dance Around It” on The Late Show. The duo gave the buoyant number a disco flair, complete with corresponding outfits and matching choreography. Lucius, comprised of Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, …
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Masks continue to be a divisive topic, particularly after a Florida judge struck down the CDC’s mask mandate for public transportation this week. Late-night TV hosts have responded to the news, bringing a sense of levity to the ever-controversial topic. On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert questioned whether it was …
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The Who took offeredThe Late Show audience a special rendition of the band’s 1971 hit single “Behind Blue Eyes,” filmed during a March all-acoustic charity gig to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall. Minimal preparation was done for the gig, which prompted Pete Townshend to …
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