Take a Crash Course on the Art of the “Fake Up” with Pete Holmes

Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Late Show, where Pete Holmes teaches James Corden, JJ Redick, and Scott Bakula the revered art of fake-waking up on camera — or as Holmes calls it, the “fake up.” Holmes has to do a lot of fake ups for his HBO show Crashing, so thanks to his […]

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Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin Talk Protesting, Getting Arrested, and Vibrators on ‘The Late Show’

Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Show, where Stephen Colbert chats with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin about everything from first working together on 9 to 5 to their experiences as protesters — both at the Women’s March and back when Fonda’s famous 1970 mugshot was released — to their Netflix show Grace and […]

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Andy Daly and Stephen Colbert Talk ‘Review’ and Sex Dolls on ‘The Late Show’

Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Show, where Stephen Colbert chats with Andy Daly about his gig as the star of the CarMax commercials, being a longtime improviser, and the third and final season of his Comedy Central series Review. Daly also tells Colbert about an interesting memory from shooting the season 1 episode […]

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Greer Barnes on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Black men not only have to worry about encountering police officers, but also white women. As comedian Greer Barnes explains in this set from Monday’s episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Here’s a question, though: Did Barnes already have this gig booked? Or did he get the gig after appearing on HBO’s Crashing? […]

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Stephen Colbert Responds to Trump’s Budget Cuts with a New “Werd” Segment

Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Show, where Stephen Colbert welcomes back his longtime “conservative pundit colleague” Stephen Colbert to lead a brand new segment of “The Werd” defending Trump’s cruel budget plan that targets programs like Meals on Wheels. “You can’t just focus on helping the needy and forget the people whose taxes […]

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CBS Renews ‘The Big Bang Theory’ for Two More Seasons

The Big Bang Theory isn’t over yet. According to The Hollywood Reporter, CBS has officially given a double-season renewal to the series, which will keep it on the air for seasons 11 and 12. Cast members Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch are reportedly still negotiating their contracts, but THR’s report reveals that the rest of […]

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Dave Chappelle Talks Fame, Standup, ‘Chappelle’s Show,’ and More

Ahead of the release of his new standup specials at Netflix, Dave Chappelle recently met up with Gayle King for a lengthy CBS This Morning interview that aired today, which covers everything from his decision to walk away from Chappelle’s Show to living in a small Ohio town to how his thoughts on standup, fame, […]

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Lil Rel Howery on The Late Late Show with James Corden

Usually the March Madness of the NCAA basketball tournament pre-empts CBS late-night programming, but The Late Late Show with James Corden snuck in a brand-new episode on Thursday, and Lil Rel Howery joked about how difficult it is to talk about hoops with his uncle who keeps name-dropping players you’ve never heard of before. Also, […]

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Todd Barry Talks Standup and His Book ‘Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg’ on ‘The Late Show’

Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Show, where Stephen Colbert chats with standup Todd Barry about his new book Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg: One Comedian’s Tour of Not-Quite-the-Biggest Cities in the World, plus some standup memories like fighting Jon Stewart over a Dave Matthews Band song and enjoying the finest baked potatoes […]

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Before “The Big Bang,” CBS orders up spin-off prequel “Young Sheldon” to series

As season 10 of the CBS hit sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, nears its conclusion (with the cast in final negotiations for another two-year contract extension), the Peacock Network is confident enough in the future (or hedging its bets with a plan B) to order a spin-off prequel, Young Sheldon, before even making the pilot. […]

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