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Colbert Survives CBS Exit by Viral Monroe Cameo
media5 hours ago

Colbert Survives CBS Exit by Viral Monroe Cameo

Trump celebrated Stephen Colbert’s CBS ouster with an AI-generated video, but Colbert’s surprise guest spot on the public-access show Only in Monroe went viral, prompting CBS to temporarily block reuploads amid questions about production and copyright; the episode’s spread and the network’s response illustrate the power of independent footage in an era of media consolidation and corporate pressure, even as Colbert’s final Late Show drew strong ratings.

via Salon.com|
#cbs#copyright-takedown#donald-trump
Colbert resurfaces on public-access spot, sparks CBS-Paramount copyright flare
entertainment18 hours ago

Colbert resurfaces on public-access spot, sparks CBS-Paramount copyright flare

Stephen Colbert appeared on the Michigan public-access show Only in Monroe for an hour-long parody episode with guests like Jeff Daniels, Steve Buscemi, Eminem (via video), and Jack White. CBS and Paramount briefly issued copyright strikes against reposts of the clip, but later waived enforcement while the matter is reviewed, highlighting ongoing tensions between public-access content and corporate copyright amid Colbert’s post-Late Show activities.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cbs#copyright-strikes#entertainment
Colbert Launches New YouTube Channel Days After The Late Show Ends
entertainment23 hours ago

Colbert Launches New YouTube Channel Days After The Late Show Ends

Stephen Colbert quietly started a new YouTube channel within a week of ending The Late Show, debuting with a Monroe Community Media appearance that has drawn tens of thousands of subscribers; the move unfolds amid controversy over Paramount’s merger with Skydance, including backlash over copyright actions and political commentary about the deal.

via The Guardian|
#copyright-controversy#entertainment#late-show
CBS Fires Back as Colbert Says Goodbye
entertainment1 day ago

CBS Fires Back as Colbert Says Goodbye

CBS allegedly froze out Stephen Colbert after he mocked Tony Dokoupil and CBS News; Colbert's finale of The Late Show roasted President Trump and drew about 6.74 million viewers, with appearances by Paul McCartney, Bryan Cranston and others. CBS described the exit as a financial decision, coming after Colbert had criticized CBS's Trump settlement, and Trump responded with a Truth Social tirade after the finale.

via The Daily Beast|
#cbs#donald-trump#entertainment
Kimmel Claps Back at RFK Jr. Over Satire on Colbert’s Cancellation
entertainment1 day ago

Kimmel Claps Back at RFK Jr. Over Satire on Colbert’s Cancellation

Jimmy Kimmel fired back at RFK Jr. after Kennedy shared a satirical post misquoting him about Colbert’s cancellation; the quote wasn’t said by Kimmel and appears to have originated on Babylon Bee, and Kimmel defended his balance of comedy and politics in an Instagram reply, as Kennedy had previously criticized the state of liberal late-night comedy.

via TV Insider|
#babylon-bee#entertainment#jimmy-kimmel
Colbert shifts to YouTube after CBS exit with Michigan public access debut
entertainment1 day ago

Colbert shifts to YouTube after CBS exit with Michigan public access debut

After CBS canceled The Late Show, Stephen Colbert launched a YouTube channel and posted his May 22 hosting gig on the Michigan public access show Only in Monroe. The episode featured guests like Jack White, Eminem, Jeff Daniels, Steve Buscemi and Byron Allen, who has bought Colbert’s CBS timeslots. CBS says the Monroe episode was financed by CBS Studios and posted in collaboration with Monroe Community Media and The Late Show’s YouTube channels, and, while typical takedown notices were paused for this episode, they plan further review of enforcement.

via Page Six|
#cbs#entertainment#monroe-community-media
Allen Not Replacing Colbert: Comics Unleashed Goes Politics-Free in Late Show Slot
entertainment1 day ago

Allen Not Replacing Colbert: Comics Unleashed Goes Politics-Free in Late Show Slot

Byron Allen says he isn’t trying to replace Stephen Colbert as Comics Unleashed takes over the 11:35 p.m. slot with a politics-free, joke-focused format; CBS and Paramount have not issued restrictions, and Allen emphasizes the show has its own audience built over 20 years. He praises Colbert as an American treasure and notes there’s no plan to target Colbert’s audience, stressing the goal of uniting viewers through comedy after Colbert’s final episode on May 21. Comics Unleashed airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET.

via TV Insider|
#byron-allen#cbs#comics-unleashed
CBS halts takedown notices over Colbert’s Monroe cameo amid backlash
entertainment2 days ago

CBS halts takedown notices over Colbert’s Monroe cameo amid backlash

CBS said it would stop issuing copyright takedown notices for Stephen Colbert’s surprise appearance on Only in Monroe pending further review, after online backlash; the episode was financed and produced by CBS Studios and posted on Colbert’s YouTube channels in collaboration with Monroe Community Media, highlighting a clash between copyright enforcement and a public-access broadcast.

via NBC News|
#copyright#entertainment#media
CBS Halts Copyright Takedowns After Colbert’s Monroe Surprise
entertainment2 days ago

CBS Halts Copyright Takedowns After Colbert’s Monroe Surprise

CBS paused further enforcement of copyright takedown notices after backlash over its action against Stephen Colbert’s surprise appearance on Only in Monroe, a CBS Studios–financed episode later posted on Colbert’s YouTube channel; CBS said the notices are standard practice but would be waived for this episode during a review. The Late Show ended May 21, and Comics Unleashed will take over the 11:35 p.m. slot, as Colbert pursues future projects including a Tolkien-inspired film.

via TV Insider|
#cbs#copyright-takedowns#entertainment
CBS Pauses Takedowns on Colbert’s Monroe Public-Access Episode
television2 days ago

CBS Pauses Takedowns on Colbert’s Monroe Public-Access Episode

CBS-Unauthorised takedown notices on bootleg uploads of Stephen Colbert’s Monroe public-access episode were waived “for now” after outcry. The episode was financed by CBS Studios, features Jack White’s music and a Jeff Daniels appearance, and is protected by The Late Show’s copyright. Official copies are available on Colbert’s YouTube channel and Monroe Community Media, with wider clips circulating elsewhere, but CBS indicated it would pause enforcement while reviewing the situation.

via Variety|
#cbs#copyright#only-in-monroe
Colbert Surprises Michigan on Community Access TV After Late Show Finale
entertainment3 days ago

Colbert Surprises Michigan on Community Access TV After Late Show Finale

Stephen Colbert surprised Monroe, Michigan, by hosting a community-access episode of Only in Monroe the night after recording his final Late Show, with Jack White serving as volunteer music director; the broadcast included a taped Paul McCartney farewell, an interview with Jeff Daniels, and cameos from Steve Buscemi and Eminem, plus a helium-bit moment from the local hosts, though the recording location/time wasn’t disclosed.

via Chicago Tribune|
#community-access-television#entertainment#late-show-finale