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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to air after Sunday night NFL matches in ratings boost bid

NBC has revealed that The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will air four times after Sunday Night Football on the network during the first three months of the NFL season in an attempt to attract more viewers.

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NBC looks to give Jimmy Fallon a ratings boost with post ‘Sunday Night Football’ broadcasts

‘We’re hoping to pick up some of those eyeballs for our show,’ NBC’s executive vice president of late-night programming said.

The Independent UK

Is Saturday Night Live In Danger After Colbert’s Cancellation? The SNL 50 EP Has Thoughts

Is any show really above cancellation anymore?

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Jimmy Kimmel says second Trump term is ‘so much worse’ as he reveals he has Italian citizenship

The talk show host has been a longtime critic of the president

The Independent UK

Jimmy Fallon hosts one of Trump’s favorite Fox News personalities for softball interview amid president’s cancellation threats

Gutfeld was warmly received by Fallon, with the two men steering clear of politics and the motormouth conservative given the floor to tell a long anecdote about his first encounter with the comic

The Independent UK

JB Pritzker refuses to rule out gerrymandering in Illinois because GOP has ‘thrown the rule book out’

Pritzker tells Stephen Colbert that Illinois has ‘got to fight fire with fire’ amid Texas Republicans’ redistricting plans

The Independent UK

Jay Leno Says Modern Comedy Is Too Political—'People Come to a Comedy Show to Get Away From Things… Not to Hear a Lecture'

Not every joke needs a message. At least, that's how Jay Leno sees it. In a July interview with David Trulio, president and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, the former "Tonight Show" host said he believes comedy should offer relief—not commentary.

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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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Benzinga

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

Latin Times

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.

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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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The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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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