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Stephen Colbert Drops Wit and Wisdom at University of Virginia Commencement

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:24:16 +0000

Thanks to YouTube, commencement addresses are no longer just for the assembled graduates.

Stephen Colbert delivered the keynote speech at the University of Virginia's graduation ceremony on Saturday, and the Comedy Central star's blunt and self-effacing words have quickly gone viral.

Chris Hardwick and Comedy Central Launching Late-Night Talk Show Following Stephen Colbert

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:30:27 +0000

First came Craig Kilborn, then Jon Stewart, followed by Stephen Colbert, and now...Chris Hardwick? According to Comedy Central, the "Nerdist" host of AMC's 'Talking Dead' will soon launch his own late-night talk show to debut this fall, following new episodes of 'The Colbert Report' at midnight. Could Chris Hardwick be the next big name in late-night? Find out for yourself inside!

'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Preview: Peter Jackson (and Stephen Colbert?) Tease the Next Film

Jacob Hall — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:44:42 +0000

A few weeks ago, director Peter Jackson held an online Q&A and preview for the upcoming 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.' However, if you wanted to watch or take part, you had to have bought 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' on DVD or Blu-ray and followed the proper instructions (you know, typing in codes and such). Although the entire event remains an exclusive, Jackson has posted a six minute excerpt to YouTube, letting everyone get a taste of the what it was like and get a glimpse of the new Middle Earth adventure.

'The Colbert Report' To Do 'The Hobbit' Theme Week

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:00:23 +0000

Tolkien fans around the world are preparing for the December 14 release of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' in many different ways. Some have gone back to painstakingly watch Peter Jackson's original 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy (even if it takes place afterward), while others continue gluing their own hair to prosthetic feet in preparation for attending the release in costume. But how is life-long Tolkien fan Stephen Colbert preparing? With a full week of 'The Colbert Report' dedicated to the film, and spotlighting its cast as guests! Who will be in attendance?

Watch Stephen Colbert Make His 'Office' Debut in Tonight's "Here Comes Treble"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:45:57 +0000

While we lament that Steve Carell isn't around anymore to play off of his former 'The Daily Show' correspondent, tonight will mark one of the best 'The Office' castings to date, when 'The Colbert Report' host Stephen Colbert drops by Dunder-Mifflin as Andy's old band-mate Broccoli Rob for the NBC sitcom's Halloween episode 'Here Comes Treble.' Of course, Colbert will have plenty of tension with fellow former co-star Ed Helms as well, so how would you like a first look?

Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert Offers Donald Trump $1 Million Dollars

Frank Pain — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:03:40 +0000

By now you’ve heard about Donald Trump’s offer to President Obama, right? He offered to donate $5 million to Obama’s charity of choice if the President turns over his college transcripts. Well, Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central’s ‘Colbert Report’ has the most hilarious response to Trump’s offer. This is the funniest video of all time. [...]

Stephen Colbert to Cameo in 'The Hobbit' Is By Far the Craziest Rumor of the Day

Nick Romano — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:24:56 +0000

We're finding out a lot about 'The Hobbit' movie this week, thanks to the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter. For instance, did you know Ian McKellen almost turned down the role of Gandalf for the next three Middle Earth-based movies? While all that's interesting to learn, our favorite 'Hobbit' fact actually pertains to a seemingly unrelated actor -- funnyman Stephen Colbert.

THR missed this little tid bit: the 'Colbert Report' host is obsessed with Tolkien. So much so, in fact, that he got to visit the set of 'An Unexpected Journey' in New Zealand, where -- get this -- he may or may not have shot a cameo appearance for the movie trilogy!

'The Office' Season 9 Casts Stephen Colbert For A Very "Trebling" Halloween Episode

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:01:00 +0000

Can you say "casting announcement of the year?" While 'The Office' officially returns tonight for its ninth, and final season (please don't remind us about 'The Farm') it's no secret that the upcoming year is bound to attract new and old guest stars alike, including some big names. Well, if we don't yet know if Michael Scott will make the trek back to Dunder-Mifflin, how about Steve Carell's one-time 'Daily Show' co-star Stephen Colbert? A victory for America, it is.

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Extend Comedy Central Contracts

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:40:17 +0000

Huzzah, America! After being around seemingly forever, it would seem that ‘The Daily Show’ will be around quite a while longer, with its current and arguably best host to date in place. More than that, its sister show ‘The Colbert Report’ will be sticking around as well, but for how long? Does either series have a shelf life, or does Comedy Central plan to keep them around indefinitely?

Stephen Colbert Returns After Hiatus for Some More Politician Bashing

alex staub — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:03:38 +0000

Stephen Colbert is back! Last week, on February 15th and 16th, fans of ‘The Colbert Report’ were surprised and concerned by an abrupt suspension of new episodes due to a “family emergency.” However, the master of news satire will be picking up where the he left off on Monday night with special guest Parnassus Books owner Ann Patchett.

Stephen Colbert Exposes Mitt Romney's Dark Secret In First Campaign Ad [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:53:58 +0000

The political action committee associated with (but not directed by) Stephen Colbert has come out firing in its first ad, accusing frontrunner for the Republican nomination Mitt Romney of actually being a “serial killer.” So much for politics as usual! Colbert’s PAC was able to come to this extreme allegation through some clever — if [...]

Stephen Colbert Goes Undercover at Wall Street as Che Guevara [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:00:58 +0000

This must be the week for late night talk show hosts disguising themselves. First we had Conan outside of ‘Today,’ and now we have Stephen Colbert at Occupy Wall Street.

The ‘Colbert Report’ host dressed as revolutionary Che Guevara and went to the protest location earlier this week.

Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon Become Mortal Enemies [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:34:15 +0000

Earlier in the year, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon declared each other best friends for only six months.

On ‘The Colbert Report’ last night, they reveled in their affection for each other, but suddenly realized their friendship should have ended almost two weeks ago.

Stephen Colbert Isn't the Only Funny One on His Show [PIC] [VIDEO]

Heathen RockShow — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:29:20 +0000

I was watching the “Colbert Report” like I usually do every night. Maybe that’s why getting up so damn early sucks so bad. I guess if you don’t turn off the TV until 11, getting up as early as I do is always gonna suck. Anyway, I was randomly reading some of the names of the donors to his super pac that he runs at the bottom of the screen and saw these two try to slip by.

Stephen Colbert Explains Michele Bachmann's Claim That Natural Disasters Were a Warning From God [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:19:38 +0000

On ‘The Colbert Report’ last night, Stephen Colbert gave a tongue-in-cheek explanation of Michele Bachmann’s recent comment that Hurricane Irene and the East coast earthquake were warnings from God to politicians.