Stephen Colbert News

Stephen Colbert 'campaigns' in South Carolina with Herman Cain

Jan 21, 2012, 16:02 GMT

Comedy Central star Stephen Colbert hosted a South Carolina primary rally with former Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain, at the College of Charleston, South Carolina on January 20, 2012. ... more

Herman Cain-olina rally planned by Stephen Colbert

Jan 19, 2012, 13:05 GMT

Prior to the South Carolina primary, Comedy Central star Stephen Colbert has been calling on South Carolinians who share his values to vote for Herman Cain during this Saturday’s historic GOP primary. ... more

Indecision 2012 - Colbert Super PAC already in South Carolina (VIDEO)

Jan 13, 2012, 18:20 GMT

The Colbert Report rewind from Thursday January 12, 2012: ... more

Watch Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert Sing Goodbye to Bromance

Sep 18, 2011, 12:55 GMT

Sadness as Jimmy Fallon announced on his show last night that his BFF stint with Stephen Colbert, which kicked off in March, had met its expiration date. ... more

Comedy Central's Colbert Report: The Colbert Bump is the mojo (VIDEO)

Aug 31, 2011, 19:46 GMT

The Colbert Bump is scientifically proven to win elections, secure hot dates and raise the 'Q' score of anyone Stephen Colbert shows the love too. ... more

Stephen Colbert granted FEC permission for his Colbert Super-PAC

Jun 30, 2011, 21:04 GMT

Colbert, the satirical host of Comedy Central’s faux news show “Colbert Report,” got permission on Thursday to form a political action committee (PAC) and promote it on his series. ... more

Jack White helps resurrect Stephen Colbert's musical career (VIDEOS)

Jun 24, 2011, 19:06 GMT

Stephen Colbert's stalled musical career resurrection was aided by Jack White. ... more

NBC clipapalooza, Colbert and Hicks' Friday, Paltrow's 'Who do' and American Idol on Leno

Apr 2, 2011, 18:59 GMT

NBC: The Conclusion of the Fallon Colbert Project, American Idol Cast-Offs, and NBC fired over the video of the hilarious conclusion of the Fallon Colbert Project, as well as a highlight of from Gwyneth Paltrow’s appearance on Who Do You Think You Are:

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Jon Stewart Stephen Colbert Restore Sanity Rally Pictures

Oct 31, 2010, 14:53 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Jon Stewart Stephen Colbert Restore Sanity Rally Pictures'. ... more

Rally for Sanity draws SNL comedy legend Father Guido Sarducci

Oct 30, 2010, 18:12 GMT

Father Guido Sarducci led the 'faithful' at today's anti-rally of comedy fans and those who are tired of lathering sign-wielding wingnuts on both sides of the political divide.

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Comedy Central's November slate, Kinison special, Indecision 2010 and more

Oct 5, 2010, 6:40 GMT

One to watch for: November on Comedy Central will feature a special stand up tribute to the late Sam Kinison. ... more

Memo to Rick Sanchez, you're white FYI, blasts Stewart, Colbert, audio

Oct 1, 2010, 18:29 GMT

Rick Sanchez, the Cuban-born and Florida raised white guy on CNN thinks he is not white. ... more

Stephen Colbert slings sarcasm at Congress over migrant workers, videos

Sep 25, 2010, 5:08 GMT

In a ridiculous turn for the US Congress, the body of legislators invited a well-known satirist and comedian with a track record (White House dinner, George W. Bush, remember that?) to testify on a serious issue. ... more

'Rally To Restore Sanity' in Washington, D.C., will you show up?

Sep 17, 2010, 16:45 GMT

The middle fights back against the far left and right, thanks to Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central. ... more

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert wisely reupped at Comedy Central

Apr 20, 2010, 17:41 GMT

Probably the best two shows on Comedy Central were reupped:  Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's week night shows.  The faux news casts provide a platform for serious guests to hawk their wares (books, film, tv show) while enjoying a comedic ribbing and back-and forth between the hosts. ... more

Stephen Colbert’s Vancouverage update, new video teaser

Feb 23, 2010, 22:46 GMT

Stephen Colbert has sent Monsters and Critics his very latest web exclusive that just launched on Stephen Colbert’s Skate Expectations site. ... more

Speed Skating patron Saint Stephen Colbert is just awesome, video

Feb 18, 2010, 22:56 GMT

Move over Betty White, there's another 100% totally awesome American we must salute this Thursday: Stephen Colbert. ... more

Faces of America with Henry Louis Gates Jr. begins Feb. 10 - video clips

Feb 9, 2010, 21:50 GMT

PBS is set to air 'Faces of America - With Henry Louis Gates Jr.' beginning February 10, 2010. ... more

Stephen Colbert full 'retard' interview on Late Night, Feb. 8

Feb 9, 2010, 15:19 GMT

Satirical faux news pundit Stephen Colbert took on the Tea Party darling Sarah Palin. ... more

White Collar's Willie Garson interview on Late Night

Feb 9, 2010, 15:02 GMT

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on February 9 featured guests Stephen Colbert, Willie Garson and chef Eric Ripert. ... more

Jeff Goldblum eulogizes himself on The Colbert Report VIDEO

Jul 1, 2009, 15:38 GMT

Tongue firmly in cheek, actor Jeff Goldblum played off Colbert Report host Stephen Colbert, who lamented the demise of the star who was reported to have died, via Twitter. ... more

Master of deconstruction: Stephen Colbert

Jun 2, 2009, 5:38 GMT

A recent Ohio State University study found that a majority of conservatives polled believed Comedy Central star Stephen Colbert was of like mind. ... more

Stephen Colbert rips into Steve Martin, Christian Bale style

Feb 6, 2009, 3:28 GMT

Truthiness slinger and all around American, Stephen Colbert, the brightest spot on Comedy Central, wastes no time working current events and pop culture oddities into his act. ... more

Better Know a Beatle - Paul McCartney: Colbert's interview

Feb 1, 2009, 17:41 GMT

Stephen Colbert had a sit down with Paul McCartney last week on The Colbert Report. ... more

Colbert Christmas Special a huge hit for Comedy Central VIDEO

Nov 25, 2008, 1:10 GMT

The Colbert Christmas special last night was irreverent, fresh and ingenious. ... more

Stephen Colbert's Nov. 23 Christmas show video preview

Nov 19, 2008, 15:41 GMT

Colbert nation, the Christmas extravaganza from Stephen Colbert is ready to preview. ... more

The Colbert Report special 'bump' for Christmas

Sep 17, 2008, 20:46 GMT

The Colbert Nation is put on alert, as genial truthiness slinger and host Stephen Colbert has taped his anticipated Christmas special for Comedy Central. ... more

The Colbert Report welcomes R.E.M. tonight

Jun 16, 2008, 21:14 GMT

The Colbert Report will feature Athens, Georgia rockers R.E.M. tonight. ... more

Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart back on the air January 7

Dec 29, 2007, 23:20 GMT

Truthiness slinger and Comedy Central satirist Stephen Colbert and 'The Daily Show' host Jon Stewart have announced they're planning to return to TV on Jan. 7 — with or without their writers. ... more

Stephen Colbert is the AP Celebrity of the Year

Dec 21, 2007, 2:56 GMT

Truthiness, Wikiality and Americone Dreams are just part of the essence of America's favorite satirist, the man who borrows heavily from right-wing pundits and reinvents their own wheel. ... more

DVD Review: The Best Of The Colbert Report

Nov 8, 2007, 13:20 GMT

Attention Nation, the best of the Colbert Report has finally come to DVD.  Prepare thyself for the truthiness of this investigative DVD into one of the funniest shows on the Comedy Channel.  ... more

Colbert’s Presidential bid ends

Nov 2, 2007, 4:57 GMT

Truthiness slinger Stephen Colbert’s satirical presidential campaign came to an halt on Thursday when the Democratic Party in South Carolina decided he was not serious and refused to approve his application to get his name on the primary ballot.
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Stephen Colbert files in South Carolina

Nov 1, 2007, 18:33 GMT

Satirist Stephen Colbert not on the ballot yet, but he has filed in S.C. ... more

Stephen Colbert auctions signed cast for troops

Aug 23, 2007, 15:16 GMT

In the land of truthiness and baby eagles, satirist Stephen Colbert has announced he will auction the cast that set his broken left wrist to benefit the Yellow Ribbon Fund. ... more

'The Colbert Report' to air Branson water fight

Aug 14, 2007, 17:47 GMT

'The Colbert Report' recently had a controversial taping that was said to be shelved because the guest, Richard Branson, and host, Stephen Colbert, doused each other in water play that went overboard. ... more

Stephen Colbert's 'The Report': Tommy Chong on the Contessa

Jun 13, 2007, 15:52 GMT

Last night's 'The Report' with Stephen Colbert was a great episode, as Colbert poked a big stick at MSNBC's nuttiness over the Paris Hilton coverage, and especially anchor Contessa Brewer's lathering over the situation. ... more

Correspondents' dinner features 'Shecky' Bush and MC Rove

Mar 29, 2007, 15:29 GMT

Well, this year they weren't reeled in like fat Tuna by satirist Stephen Colbert, who slyly skewered President Bush to the horrification of the person who booked him to host last years dinner.  The annual Correspondents' dinner featured a comic breakout performance of President Bush, and a mortifying rap ditty sung by Karl Rove. ... more

Rep. Rahm Emanuel's Colbert caveat to new dems

Mar 15, 2007, 17:47 GMT

The Hill.com is reporting that Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.), the Democratic Caucus chairman, has told new Democratic members of Congress to steer clear of Stephen Colbert and his satirical Comedy Central program, “The Colbert Report.” ... more

Captain America shield bequeathed to Stephen Colbert

Mar 13, 2007, 6:41 GMT

Despite the sad news that the Marvel comic book character Captain America has apparently been whacked, fans including truthiness slinger and defender of all things American, Stephen Colbert, were up in arms over the news of the beloved superhero’s death. ... more

Stephen Colbert debuts 'AmeriCone Dream'

Mar 6, 2007, 17:12 GMT

Monday night, satirist and American eagle aficionado Stephen Colbert debuted his AmeriCone Dream custom flavor.  Ben & Jerry's co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield appeared on The Colbert Report to launch Colbert's ice cream. ... more

Stephen Colbert accolades at Aspen

Mar 4, 2007, 17:20 GMT

Truthiness slinger and defender of all things American - with a wink, Stephen Colbert - a comic 'conservative' who fashions his Comedy Central show as a satirical swipe at Fox stalwarts like Bill O'Reilly, was lauded by the US Comedy Arts Festival as their 'Person of the Year.' ... more

Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream

Feb 15, 2007, 17:59 GMT

Satirist and truthiness slinger Stephen Colbert has inspired the latest from the diabolical Vermont duo of Ben & Jerry, and now Americans have a tasty new calorific frozen confection to indulge in while watching 'The Colbert Report.' ... more

Stephen Colbert inspires new Ben & Jerry's ice cream?

Feb 13, 2007, 18:17 GMT

Pouncing on any tidbit not Anna Nicole Smith or Britney Spears related, we excitedly learn our favorite 'truthiness' slinger Stephen Colbert (who last night awarded Bollywood iconic actor Amitabh Bachchan his patented 'Alpha Dog Award' for surviving a kick to the head by a camel on the set of his latest film), has inspired the crack American Ice cream artisans Ben & Jerry to make a flavor in his honor. ... more

Stephen Colbert and Papa Bear Reilly gut it out

Jan 19, 2007, 15:08 GMT

In the long awaited meeting of the (wink wink) like-minded, satirist Stephen Colbert and Fox no-spinner Bill O'Reilly traded guest appearances on each other's shows in an exchange that Colbert called 'a meeting of the guts.' ... more

Stephen Colbert invites 'Papa bear' on his show

Jan 10, 2007, 1:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Stephen Colbert's screaming eagle has landed him his mentor, Fox's Bill O'Reilly, the blustery pundit self described 'traditionalist independent,' who was the avatar for Colbert's own persona for Comedy Central.  Next week, the two will tango on each other's shows January 18th. ... more

The year of Stephen Colbert: Truthiness abounds

Dec 9, 2006, 23:41 GMT

Stephen Colbert, satirical darling of Comedy Central and star of the show, The Colbert Report, has been victorious once again and clinched word of the year for his invented term:Truthiness. ... more

Colbert ignites sales for Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle swag

Dec 2, 2006, 21:09 GMT

Satirical darling of Comedy Central, actor Stephen Colbert has an enormous audience, and his economic impact when he lasers his sights on a cause is powerful, as witnessed by the recent Hungarian bridge naming contest, and now successful launch of the latest mascot darling of the Saginaw Spirit, Michigan's hockey team.  ... more

DVD Review: Strangers With Candy

Nov 20, 2006, 14:38 GMT

Boozer, user and loser Jerri Blank, played by Amy Sedaris, is a 47-year-old self-confessed junkie whore who picks herself back up, dusts off a bit and tries to be the good girl she never intended to be in high school, in the politically incorrect prequel to the cult Comedy Central television series.

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Stephen Colbert returns to Northwestern

Oct 24, 2006, 17:21 GMT

Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central's satirical darling and cohort of Jon Stewart, has returned to his alma mater to lead the homecoming parade the other night in Evanston, Ill. ... more

Disenchanted voters pine for Stewart/Colbert '08

Oct 9, 2006, 21:12 GMT

NEW YORK- Like a grass-roots wildfire, the idea of wildly popular fake news satirical icons Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart actually running for office are being quashed by their reps. ... more

Stephen Colbert addends English language with “truthiness” and “wikiality”

Aug 27, 2006, 23:09 GMT

LOS ANGELES- 'Truthiness' and 'Wikiality' are just two of many words created by political satirist Stephen Colbert on his TV show 'The Colbert Report'. ... more

Stephen Colbert a 'crumbelievable' Viral-Vid, YouTube star

Aug 24, 2006, 21:58 GMT

Already the lead candidate for a Hungarian bridge naming contest, thanks to the ColbertNation minions doing his bidding, Stephen Colbert is planning world domination via YouTube. ... more

Stephen Colbert trouncing Chuck Norris in Hungarian bridge contest

Aug 23, 2006, 22:24 GMT

Satirist Stephen Colbert has won the first round of votes in an online public vote called by the Ministry of Economy and Transport to find a name for a new bridge spanning the Danube between Újpest and Budakalász, connecting two stretches of the M0 motorway ringroad. ... more

Stephen Colbert reels in another unsuspecting politician

Jul 24, 2006, 18:35 GMT

Congressman Robert Wexler says “he was just playing along with the joke when comedian Stephen Colbert prodded him in an interview to say: ‘I enjoy cocaine because it's a fun thing to do.’ ” ... more

Candy will remain a stranger

Oct 12, 2005, 2:32 GMT

Warner Independent refuses to release Stephen Colbert's 46-year-old dropout comedy ... more