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Why South Park is not new tonight, July 30

After premiering on July 23, South Park is skipping a week before it premieres episode 2 on August 6.

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Paramount Cancels Colbert For Financial Reasons Only To Spend $1.5 Billion On South Park Streaming Rights

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) canceled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” but days later, the company signed a $1.5 billion streaming deal with “South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker.

Benzinga

With Trump go-ahead, Skydance and Paramount to complete merger in August

The merger has faced scrutiny for what critics view as capitulations to Donald Trump, including a $16m settlement.

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From 60 Minutes to Colbert, it’s been a dark time for CBS. But there’s a ray of hope

The Trump settlement is a bad omen for the Paramount-owned network. A new boss at the news show, however, could be a good sign

The Guardian - US

‘We’re terribly sorry’: South Park creators respond with humour to White House anger over naked Donald Trump

Speaking at Comic-Con on Thursday, Trey Parker and Matt Stone revealed they spent days negotiating with producers to show the US president’s genitals

The Guardian - AU

US regulators approve $8.4bn Paramount-Skydance merger

FCC approval of deal comes after Paramount paid $16m to settle Trump lawsuit over 60 Minutes interview

The Guardian - US

US Regulators Let Skydance Acquire Paramount Global

US regulators on Thursday approved an $8 billion deal for Skydance to acquire Paramount Global after receiving assurances the merged company will follow Trump administration guidelines against programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

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South Park Goes Full Anti-Trump In New Episode With Satan, Jesus & The President: White House Says Show 'Hasn't Been Relevant' For 20+ Years

Fresh off of the drama of announcing the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) (NASDAQ:PARAA) could have another controversy on its hands as the new "South Park" episode draws criticism from the White House.

Benzinga

First 'The Late Show,' Now 'The View'? Here's Why White House Says Joy Behar's Show Can Be Taken Off-Air

After criticism of The Late Show, the White House has now taken aim at 'The View,' suggesting Joy Behar's talk show could be pulled off-air. The comments have stirred fierce debate over media bias and political free speech.

International Business Times UK

White House Melts Down After South Park Torched Trump in Premiere Episode: 'Desperate Attempt for Attention'

The White House erupted after 'South Park' mocked Donald Trump in its season premiere, slamming the show as irrelevant.

Latin Times

Jimmy Kimmel lays down challenge for Donald Trump

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? host Jimmy Kimmel wants to put President Donald Trump to the test.

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Trump claims new CBS owner will gift him $20m worth of airtime after $16m settlement

President says he has been promised ads and programming days after network cancels Stephen Colbert’s show

The Guardian - US

Jeff Daniels issues pointed seven-word message for Trump voters

‘Dumb and Dumber’ star additionally lamented Kamala Harris’s loss, saying he thinks she would have led like Abraham Lincoln

The Independent UK

Adolescence writer names TV show that is the ‘finest piece of literature of past 30 years’

Netflix writer singled out HBO’s ‘The Wire’ as being the greatest of all time

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John Oliver breaks silence on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancellation

After the programme was canned by CBS, John Oliver has said he is "incredibly sad" to hear The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has been shelved.

Benzinga

Bolsonaro's Restraining Order, Gates' TB Warning, And Late Show Drama: This Week In Politics

The week was a whirlwind of political and entertainment news, with major developments from Brazil to Hollywood. From the intensifying legal actions against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to Bill Gates warning about the potential consequences of the U.S. reducing its support for global tuberculosis treatment, there was no shortage of headlines. Let’s dive…

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Trump sues Murdoch and WSJ for libel and slander over Epstein claims

US president’s lawsuit came just before the justice department asked a court to unseal grand jury testimony from the federal sex-trafficking investigation into the former financier. Key US politics stories from Friday 18 July

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Jimmy Kimmel curses out CBS after it cancels ‘The Late Show’ and dumps Stephen Colbert

The show is set to go off air in 2026.

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The Independent UK

More celebrities voice outrage at The Late Show axeing

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CBS To End Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' In 2026, Days After He Called The Trump-Paramount Deal 'A Big Fat Bribe'

CBS has announced the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, slated for May 2026, marking the conclusion of the show’s 33-year run.

The Independent UK

The Latest: House approves Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

Republican majorities in both houses of Congress have now approved President Donald Trump’s clawback of about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid that lawmakers had appropriated

Evening Standard

Celebrities voice dismay over 'bulls** t' axing of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

CBS revealed the popular late-night US chat show has been axed entirely and Colbert will not be replaced

The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert says CBS is ending his 'Late Show' in May 2026

CBS is axing “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” in May 2026

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'Star Trek' actor William Shatner and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson team up in new space bromance show 'The Universe Is Absurd'

Celebrities William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson lead the “Universe is Absurd” show, which is hosted by Future of Space.

The Independent UK

Alexander Skarsgård reveals we have been saying his name wrong the entire time

It’s ‘Skars-gourd’

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