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VIDEO: James Taylor Performs 'Almost Like Being in Love' From BRIGADOON on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 3, 2020


James Taylor returns to the Ed Sullivan Theater to perform 'Almost Like Being in Love,' off his new album 'American Standard.'

VIDEO: John Heilemann Worries About the Wu-Tang Clan on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 3, 2020


Watch the video as Recount Media founder, and co-host of 'The Circus' on Showtime, John Heilemann, is worried about his favorite hip hop group after learning that Public Enemy broke up over a Bernie Sanders endorsement.

VIDEO: Ty Burrell Talks Phil Dunphy on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 3, 2020


The star of 'Duncanville' on Fox, Ty Burrell, says it may be hard to let go of his beloved 'Modern Family' character since fans seem to think he and his character are one and the same.

RATINGS: THE TONIGHT SHOW Rules The Feb. 24-28 Ratings Week In 18-49, Hits A Six-Week High
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 3, 2020


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has decisively won the late-night ratings week of Feb. 24-28 versus the ABC and CBS competition, hitting a six-week high in the key demographic of adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

VIDEO: KALEO Performs 'I Want More' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 28, 2020


GRAMMY-nominated Icelandic artist KALEO visits The Late Show for the first time to perform the new single 'I Want More.'

VIDEO: Charlamagne Tha God Talks Dreams on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 28, 2020


Author, and host of 'The Breakfast Club' on iHeartRadio, Charlamagne Tha God, returns to The Late Show to share his thoughts on the Democratic primary race and Trump's efforts to woo Black voters in the 2020 election.

VIDEO: John Turturro Talks About How He Brought Barack And Michelle Obama Together on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 28, 2020


The star of 'The Jesus Rolls,' John Turturro, recounts how Michelle Obama once told him he's been there from the beginning of her and Barack's relationship since he starred in the first movie they saw together: 'Do The Right Thing.'

Aaron Tveit, James Taylor Will Guest on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 28, 2020


Nationally syndicated morning talk show a?oeLive with Kelly and Ryana?? announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of March 2-6.

VIDEO: Watch Hometown Hospitality With Senator Elizabeth Warren
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 27, 2020


Stephen Colbert travels to his home state of South Carolina ahead of that state's Democratic primary to dig into some meaty campaign issues with presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Special thanks to our friends at HUSK Restaurant in Charleston for the warm hospitality. Next time you're in town look them up at http://www.huskrestaurant.com.

VIDEO: Jason Segel Talks Magic & DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 27, 2020


Jason Segel created and stars in the new AMC show 'Dispatches from Elsewhere,' which follows the true story of a group of people in San Francisco who create fantastic works of public art intended to make people feel like kids again.

VIDEO: Nathanuel Rateliff Performs 'Time Stands' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 26, 2020


Friend of the show Nathaniel Rateliff returns to perform a track off his new solo album 'And It's Still Alright,' available everywhere now.

VIDEO: Chris Christie Talks About the Democratic Debate on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 26, 2020


The former governor of New Jersey sits down with Stephen Colbert to discuss the performance of Democratic presidential candidates after the latest debate in Charleston, South Carolina.

VIDEO: Hailee Steinfeld Performs 'Wrong Direction' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 25, 2020


Multi-platinum pop superstar Hailee Steinfeld makes her first visit to The Late Show to perform her new single 'Wrong Direction.'

VIDEO: Rahm Emanuel Talks Mayors on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 25, 2020


Mayor Rahm Emanuel, author of the new book, 'The Nation City: Why Mayors Are Now Running the World,' believes local governments do what the federal government can't: lift up the soul of the American people.

RATINGS: THE TONIGHT SHOW Wins The Encore Holiday Week Of Feb. 17-21 In 9 Of 9 Key Demographics
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 25, 2020


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the encore holiday week of Feb. 17-21 versus the ABC and CBS competition in nine of nine key demographics – adults, men and women 18-49, 18-34 and 25-54 -- according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

VIDEO: Watch Maybe Coming Soon With John Oliver on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 14, 2020


Few people outside of Hollywood know that the hosts of 'Last Week Tonight' and 'The Late Show,' John Oliver and Stephen Colbert, moonlight as movie stars. Tonight they offer a sneak peek at a few of their upcoming films.

VIDEO: Sam Heughan Talks OUTLANDER on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 14, 2020


The star of 'Outlander' on Starz, Sam Heughan, joins Stephen Colbert for a glass of Scotch and a chat about the show's sixth season.

VIDEO: James Mardsen Talks WESTWORLD on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 14, 2020


James Marsden, who stars opposite Jim Carrey in 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' is excited about the return of 'Westworld' but can't tell huge fan Stephen Colbert anything about the show's new season.

Onyx Collective Releases New Single 'My Funny Valentine'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 14, 2020


On Friday, elusive New York City jazz group Onyx Collective returns with the release of their new single. 'My Funny Valentine' features Nick Hakim and is a reimagining of the song originally written for Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's 1937 musical Babes in Arms. On Onyx Collective's stripped-down rendition of the song, out via TMWRK Records, Nick Hakim delivers a delicate vocal performance over a haunting and at times tense piano riff. With the release Onyx Collective becomes one of the many significant artists to cover the song, including Hal McIntyre and Ruth Gaylor, Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, Lee Wiley, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, The Supremes, Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders, Chris Botti and Sting, and Chaka Khan. 

VIDEO: Watch NBA Superhero Alter Egos With Dwight 'Superman' Howard
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 13, 2020


L.A. Lakers center Dwight Howard, AKA 'Superman,' fills out the rest of the superhero universe with NBA players like LeBron James, Trae Young, Luka Doncic, Chris Paul and more! Tune in to watch Dwight Howard compete in the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on TNT during State Farm All-Star Saturday Night.

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