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The Minnesota Vikings have completed the first round of exploratory GM interviews after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, with Rob Brzezinski temporarily leading football operations. They plan to move to more in-depth, in-person interviews in the coming days and will consider a number of candidates, including RJ Gillen, Terrance Gray, John McKay, Nolan Teasley, Dave Ziegler, Ray Agnew and Reed Burckhardt, as they pursue a permanent GM.
Variety highlights six pivotal moments from Stephen Colbert’s run on The Late Show, ranging from his empathetic Joe Biden interview after Beau Biden’s death and John Lewis’s “good trouble” message, to daring Showtime election-night specials, the pandemic-era studio-less episodes, Evie McGee Colbert’s appearances, and a playful David Letterman farewell bit—collectively framing Colbert’s tenure as a blend of serious conversation, fearless stunts, and resilient humor ahead of his final May 21, 2026 show.
Miles Teller recounts a 2015 Esquire profile that opened by asking if he was “a dick,” calling the piece mishandled and misquoted and leading him to step away from non-on-camera profiles. He notes the disconnect between how he sees himself and how the article portrayed him, and says the experience made him skeptical of magazine interviews aimed at clicks. He has since done only a few interviews for projects like Eternity and is promoting Paper Tiger, insisting on authentic portrayals and on-camera conversations when possible.
The Minnesota Vikings have scheduled five general manager interviews for next week with Rob Brzezinski, Reed Burckhardt, Terrance Gray, John McKay and Nolan Teasley as part of their ongoing front-office search.
David Sims argues that Stephen Colbert has carved a calming, intellectual niche on The Late Show, prioritizing sincere conversations over punchlines and serving as a counterbalance to sharper late-night formats with guests like Joe Biden, Dua Lipa, Michelle Obama, and Saoirse Ronan.
Stephen Colbert revealed on the Strike Force Five podcast that he was wildly attracted to Michelle Williams when she appeared on The Late Show in 2016, describing how he could hardly look at her during the interview; he also noted other guests who left him awestruck, such as Rachel Weisz, Rebecca Ferguson, and Andrew Garfield, as the final episodes of The Late Show approach and the show ends on May 21, 2026.
Stephen Colbert revealed on the Strike Force Five podcast that he was wildly attracted to Michelle Williams when she appeared on The Late Show in 2016, admitting he could hardly look at her during the interview. He also said Rachel Weisz, Rebecca Ferguson and Andrew Garfield left him similarly awestruck. Colbert’s finale of The Late Show is set for May 21, 2026, ending the franchise after 33 years on air.
The AV Club piece centers on how Half Man’s young leads Mitchell Robertson and Campbell convey Niall and Ruben’s volatile bond, using emotional repression and danger to drive the drama, with creator Richard Gadd’s approach highlighted. It also surveys Daredevil: Born Again’s second season as a synthesis of Netflix’s Defenders era and Disney+’s rebooted style, before reviewing The Bear’s Gary prequel episode as a bold but uneven look at Mikey and Richie’s past, all wrapped in a weekly TV lineup feature.
The Minnesota Vikings have moved to the next phase of their general manager search by requesting interviews with six external assistant GMs—Terrance Gray (Bills), John McKay (Rams), Nolan Teasley (Seahawks), Chad Alexander (Chargers), RJ Gillen (49ers) and Dave Ziegler (Titans)—while interim GM Rob Brzezinski remains in consideration. Ziegler is the only candidate with prior GM experience (Raiders). The others are viewed as rising talent in personnel and scouting. Most interviews are expected to be conducted via Zoom, with ownership and COO Andrew Miller taking part; Brzezinski could lead internally or team up with a first-time hire.
On this week's Painting Desk, 11-time Golden Demon winner Martin Peterson chats with Ed about three of his latest entries and shares what keeps him pushing for top honors, while the piece also highlights new Warhammer TV episodes Deep Strike and How We Roll.
Warhammer Community reveals Armageddon: Season of Fire, a new Black Library novel by Jude Reid that explores a pivotal Armageddon battle from three perspectives—Astra Militarum, Adepta Sororitas, and Space Marines—as Hive Tartarus fights to hold back an Ork invasion; the piece also includes an exclusive interview about writing the tie‑in for a new edition and how the Orks are depicted as monsters with cunning.
AP Entertainment curates a sweeping slate of in‑depth conversations with dozens of stars and creators across music, film and TV, exploring legacy, creativity and upcoming projects—from Prince’s legacy and Gorillaz to Avatar sequels, The Simpsons’ 800th episode, Stranger Things’ final season, Bridgerton and rising talent across the industry.
AP Entertainment delivers a broad slate of exclusive interviews with artists and creators—from Prince’s legacy discussions and Gorillaz lore to Oscar talk and behind-the-scenes looks at new projects—spanning film, TV, music, and industry insights.
Shannon Elizabeth, best known for playing Nadia in American Pie, has joined OnlyFans to take control of her career narrative, saying the move lets her shape her story, connect more directly with fans, and reveal a side audiences haven’t seen.
Former NBC News and MSNBC anchor Brian Williams is launching a Netflix video podcast, We're Back! With Brian Williams, featuring relaxed, wide-ranging interviews with newsmakers, actors, musicians and other prominent figures; Netflix is the home, with a release date TBD. Williams, who spent decades at NBC and MSNBC before leaving in 2021, is returning to regular interview-type programming after a 2024 Amazon Prime special.