Stephen Colbert delivered a live Late Show monologue that recapped Wednesday’s vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris, but also focused on the night’s real star: The fly that landed on Pence’s head. “Tonight’s debate above all proved once and for all by comparison proved what a flaming …
Read More »Bright Eyes Dive Deep Into 'Mariana Trench' on 'Colbert'
Bright Eyes shared a live studio performance of their newest track, “Mariana Trench,” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Monday. With some COVID-19 restrictions easing, it looked as if Bright Eyes and the rest of their backing band were able to gather for the performance in the same studio …
Read More »Wilco Perform New Song 'Tell Your Friends,' Acoustic Version of 'Jesus, Etc.' on 'The Late Show'
Wilco premiered a new song, “Tell Your Friends,” for their at-home performance onThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night. Each member of the band performed the song via livestream surrounded by their spouses, children and pets. The song celebrates the joy and reassurance of being able to reunite …
Read More »Watch James Bay's Emotional Performance of 'Bad' on 'Colbert'
James Bay appeared on The Late Show to perform his recent single “Bad,” a track that comes off the singer-songwriter’s new EP Oh My Messy Mind. The performance featured a solo Bay onstage in a dim spotlight, playing guitar and singing the evocative, moody tune. In the clip, Bay gives …
Read More »Watch Gilbert Gottfried as Redacted Mueller Report on 'Colbert'
Stephen Colbert offered a special preview of the redacted Mueller report, in audiobook form, on The Late Show Wednesday. The cold open featured a fake accomplished actor delivering a dramatic reading of some of the most anticipated moments from the report, such as the firing of former FBI director James …
Read More »Watch MGMT Turn 'Colbert' Performance Into Retro Music Video
MGMT transformed The Late Show with Stephen Colbert into a gauzy disco for their performance of “Me and Michael” Monday. The track appears on the band’s new album, Little Dark Age. MGMT gave the performance the feel of a retro music video, complete with a four-line title card in the …
Read More »Watch Stephen Colbert Relinquish 'King Nerd' Crown to Elon Musk
When the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Tuesday afternoon, one thing was resoundingly clear to Stephen Colbert. “That’s right, this is absolutely true: A giant phallus crankin’ rock ‘n’ roll, releasing a red convertible into the dark void,” Colbert joked. “And the award for Most …
Read More »Watch Tim and Eric Work Through 'Clown Town,' Divorce on 'Colbert'
Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim workshopped their new clown show while Heidecker worked through some marital issues during a hilarious appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Wednesday. The comedy duo – ostensibly on to promote their Adult Swim series Tim & Eric’s Bedtime Stories – joined Colbert for …
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