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Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi to Join Stephen Colbert for Live DNC ‘Late Show’ Episodes

For the first time ever, the host is taking his show on the road, filmed at Chicago's Auditorium Theater.

Stephen Colbert Tackles J.D. Vance Couch Story

"Where does someone even get an idea like that? I blame those filthy IKEA instructions," the 'Late Show' host joked in his monologue on Thursday after memes spread far and wide.

Christopher Nolan Reveals Why He No Longer Comments on Fan Theories

The 'Oppenheimer' director spoke about his love of the 'Fast and Furious' movies and addressed rumors about himself, sharing how he really feels about Uggs, during his multi-part interview.

Stephen Colbert Details Hospitalization, Recovery for Ruptured Appendix: “I Was Not Aware of the Amount of Trouble I Was In”

The late night host recalled how he was "shaking like a Polaroid picture" after his appendix had (unbeknownst to him) burst, likened his surgery to "John Wick 5" and joked that "appendicitis is the new Ozempic" during his Monday night return.

David Letterman Makes First ‘Late Show’ Appearance Since Retiring in 2015: “I Miss Everything”

"I will say this is the most enthusiastic audience I've been near since the night I announced I was quitting," the comedian and 'My Next Guest Needs No Introduction' host shared when he stopped by the Ed Sullivan Theater on Monday.

‘The Late Show’ Cancels Week of Shows as Stephen Colbert Recovers From COVID-19

The show pivoted to its pandemic-era virtual style earlier this week, with Colbert performing his monologue from his home after news initially broke of his diagnosis.

Late Night Hosts Celebrate Trump’s Indictment: “Historic and It’s Funny”

Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and 'Daily Show' guest host John Leguizamo all tackled the news that a New York grand jury voted to indict the former president, speculating about what comes next for the ex-commander-in-chief.

Jon Stewart Says Censorship Not the Way to End Antisemitism After Chappelle, Kanye Scandals

"Penalizing somebody for having a thought, I don’t think is the way to change their minds or gain understanding," the former 'Daily Show' host said of Kyrie Irving being suspended from the Brooklyn Nets after promoting an anti-Jewish film on Twitter.

Stephen Colbert Goes Live After Biden’s Speech, Says President’s Pared Down Audience Was “More Than Watched the Oscars”

The late night host referenced Biden's fist bumps and "impassioned" delivery that made some "great points," joking that not everyone was enthralled — "Ted Cruz started nodding off."

Anthony Mackie Shares Serendipitous Captain America Encounter: “It’s Really Humbling”

The actor noted his kids are impressed with his recent hero title change, but the rest of his family and friends have done a good job keeping him grounded with jokes.

Late Night Hosts Celebrate Daniel Kaluuya’s Awkward Oscars Sex Joke

Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon on their shows Monday night homed in on the 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Oscar winner's quip about his parents while his mom was in the audience.

Stephen Colbert Presses Taylor Swift to Reveal Who “Hey Stephen” Is About

The singer appeared on 'The Late Show' on Tuesday, where she startled the late night host with her fandom.