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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

A Glimmer of Hope / Colbert Skewers PSKY / SNL Sets S51 Premiere

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Tuesday July 29, 2025

Josh Johnson's Breakout Week Offers a Glimmer of Hope for Late Night

Josh Johnson
As Bill Carter writes, Josh Johnson's Daily Show hosting debut was more than just a ratings win.

Stephen Colbert Skewers PSKY Merger in Fiery Monday Monologue

Stephen Colbert PSKY
Stephen Colbert returned to The Late Show Monday night with his first on-air reaction to the FCC’s approval of the Paramount–Skydance merger—roasting his corporate overlords, Trump’s allies, and the merger’s bizarre side effects.

Saturday Night Live Sets Season 51 Premiere

SNL Season 50 cast
As Saturday Night Live hits the halfway point of its four-month summer hiatus, NBC has officially announced the premiere date for the show’s 51st season: October 4, 2025.

Colbert Nation Finds Its Anthem in Resurfaced Clip of Stephen Colbert Singing 'This Year'

Colbert Mountain Goats
It’s been six years since Stephen Colbert joined indie folk band The Mountain Goats on stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater for a rousing rendition of their song “This Year” on The Late Show—but fans are cheering all over again after the show resurfaced the performance clip over the weekend.

'We Are Appalled': Seth Meyers Breaks Format to Address Gaza Crisis

Seth Meyers Gaza
On Monday night’s Late Night, Seth Meyers took a detour from comedy to deliver an impassioned plea about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Jessica Williams Crashes Jon Stewart's Daily Show Monologue—Again

Jessica Williams
Jon Stewart’s monologue took an unexpected turn Monday night when Emmy-nominated former Daily Show correspondent Jessica Williams interrupted him—live from "Scotland."

Jon Stewart's Viral F-Bomb Anthem Is Now a Streamable Protest Track

Jon Stewart Choir
A week after airing Jon Stewart's profanity-laden takedown of corporate media—complete with a full choir belting out “Go f*ck yourself!” on national television—The Daily Show has released the uncensored anthem as a digital single.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Takes Two-Week Break, Will Return Aug 11 With Guest Host Nicole Byer

Nicole Byer
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is dark for the next two weeks, but the show is already revealing plans for its return, with comedian Nicole Byer set to fill in for Jimmy Kimmel the week of August 11-14.

David Letterman Blasts CBS Over 'Gutless' Colbert Cancellation

David Letterman, Stephen Colbert
In his first public remarks on the topic, David Letterman called his former network bosses at CBS "gutless" and "cowards" for how they've handled Stephen Colbert's ousting.

Hulk Hogan vs. Jay Leno: The Late-Night Feud That Went Full Wrestling

Hulk Hogan and Jay Leno in 1998
Hulk Hogan vs. Jay Leno sounds like a punchline, but in 1998, it was a pay-per-view main event.

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Stephen Colbert Doesn’t Want to Know What a Labubu Is in Late Show Rehearsal Clip
“I just want to know that it’s OK to say on the air,” Colbert jokes in a newly-released rehearsal clip from last Thursday’s show. “I’ve had a rough week,” he added.

Stephen Colbert Wins Las Culturistas Award for ‘Best Future Podcaster’
Guesting on The Late Show Monday night, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers shared their vision for Colbert’s next act—and set it in gold.
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