Colbert's Late Show Canceled Amid Trump Lawsuit

0:00On April 29th, CBS just pulled the plug on Stephen Colbert's late show, blaming it on tough finances in late-night TV. They say it's all about the bottom line amidst streaming wars and shrinking ad-books, but the timings got folks talking. The axe failed just two days after Colbert ripped into Paramount Global on air, calling their $16 million settlement of Donald Trump's. Lasut, a big fat bribe, and in a New York Times chat, Colbert is keeping a chill, saying he won't fight their numbers. He gets a broadcast hurting from YouTube and streamers eating their lunch. Less than two years back, though, they were pushing hard for him to sign on long term. Clearly, something shifted fast in their game plan. Colbert's dropping the debate as the curtain falls, letting the laughs fade out on his terms. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update. AI-powered and always trending.