CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's late-night show
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The WGA has issued a statement calling for a bribery investigation following CBS' cancellation of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.'
CBS' shock announcement sparked speculation over whether there was a political motive for the program's cancellation.
The Writers Guild of America has slammed Paramount's decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The WGA, which represents a slew of writers on the show, put out a strongly worded statement against the move and called for New York State Attorney General Letitia James to launch an investigation into "potential wrongdoing" at
Paramount faces scrutiny for agreeing to pay $16 million to settle a suit brought by Trump, amid a merger attempt that requires his administration's blessing.
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The East and West Coast branches of the union conveyed concerns that the move may be “sacrificing free speech to curry favor with the Trump Administration.”
Before Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" was canceled, Jon Stewart hadn't "heard anything" about whether his Comedy Central show would be canceled.
CBS could not figure out a path to profitability in an entertainment world increasingly dominated by streaming.
Prominent political figures as well as Hollywood stars have reacted with disgust over the news that 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' will end its run in 2026.