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Jon Stewart suggests Colbert's cancellation is tied to Paramount's Trump settlement
Jon Stewart is questioning whether CBS’s decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s late-night show was purely financial. He points to Paramount’s recent $16 million settlement with Donald Trump as a sign the company may be trying to smooth a deal and stay in Trump’s good graces.

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After CBS Cancels Stephen Colbert’s Show, Could More of Paramount’s Stable of Anti-Trump TV Stars Get the Ax?
Comedians Support CBS 'Late Show' Host Colbert, Jon Stewart Rips Paramount
Comedians support CBS 'Late Show' host Colbert, Jon Stewart rips Paramount
Late-night rivals and other celebrities rallied to support CBS "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert after the network canceled his show, and comedian Jon Stewart lashed out at Paramount Global (PARA.O) f...

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Stephen Colbert addresses "Late Show" cancellation in star-studded episode
All-star roster of comedians show solidarity with Stephen Colbert in first ‘Late Show’ after cancellation
What the Cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” Means
In a statement, the CBS executives George Cheeks, Amy Reisenbach, and David Stapf insisted that the cancellation was “purely a financial decision” and—protesting so much—“not related in any way to th...

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John Oliver Says ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Cancellation Is ‘Incredibly Sad’: ‘Terrible News for the World of Comedy’
Jon Stewart slams CBS for decision to cancel ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’

Paramount's Outrageous '60 Minutes' Settlement May Be Even Worse Than It Appears

Gasparino has written that Paramount’s lack of knowledge about a “side deal” enabled the company’s leaders to avoid the appearance of bribery.

Democratic senators demand full FCC vote on Paramount-Skydance merger following Trump’s CBS settlement

FCC is facing pressure from Democratic lawmakers for a transparent review of the Paramount-Skydance deal after President Trump's settlement raised questions about media independence.

Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump's lawsuit over '60 Minutes' Kamala Harris interview

Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit in which President Donald Trump alleged that an interview with Kamala Harris, his Democratic opponent for the presidency, that aired on CBS’ “60 Minutes” last year was deceptively edited.

Paramount settles Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit with $16 million payout and no apology

CBS News parent Paramount Global has agreed to pay $16 million to resolve an extraordinary lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over a “60 Minutes” news report last fall.

Trump, Paramount in 'advanced' settlement negotiations over '60 Minutes' lawsuit, court filing says

Last October, Trump sued CBS News and Paramount for $10 billion over allegations of election interference involving the "60 Minutes" interview of then-Vice President Kamala Harris that aired weeks before the presidential election (the amount later jumped to $20 billion).

Paramount’s Trump Settlement Worries CBS News Staffers, Who Fear Weakening of ‘60 Minutes’

Paramount Global's decision to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump against '60 Minutes' and CBS News, worries staffers

Paramount-Skydance: Latest 90-Day Merger Extension Kicks Off Today

A second 90-day extension on Paramount Global’s proposed sale to David Ellison’s Skydance automatically triggered today as per the deal agreement, leaving the parties and the FCC more time to nail things down.

Famed ex-'60 Minutes' producer says CBS’ Trump settlement will create 'unacceptable' fear for reporters

Award-winning journalist Lowell Bergman criticized Paramount Global and CBS' settlement with President Trump, warning it creates fear for "60 Minutes" reporters.
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“No One Is Happy About It.” CBS Staffers Were Tired of the ...

In a statement, Paramount specified that the settlement “does not include a statement of apology or regret,” however, going forward, “60 Minutes will release transcripts of interviews with ...

Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump’s CBS ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit

President Trump had filed a $20-billion lawsuit claiming a ‘60 Minutes' interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris was manipulated to show her in a flattering light. Trump alleged the news interview was 'election-threatening.
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