David Letterman criticizes CBS and its leadership for damaging the network's legacy, especially CBS News, and praises fellow late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers for their influence and integrity, while expressing concern over the decline of diverse voices in late-night television.
CBS's live telecast of 'Nashville's Big Bash' was interrupted for about 12 minutes due to technical problems, leading to a temporary switch to 'Matlock' and causing confusion among viewers, before the broadcast resumed with hosts Bert Kreischer and Hardy apologizing.
The 2026 'New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash' special, featuring performances by major country artists and hosted by Bert Kreischer and Hardy, airs on CBS and can be streamed live via DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Paramount+ Premium, with options for free trials and on-demand viewing the next day for some services.
George Clooney criticizes CBS and ABC for settling lawsuits with Donald Trump, accusing them of bending to political pressure, and expresses concern over the decline of journalism integrity and the influence of right-wing shifts in mainstream media.
George Clooney criticized CBS and ABC for settling lawsuits with Donald Trump instead of challenging them, expressing concern about the state of American media and its ability to hold power to account, especially under the influence of recent hires and political pressures.
The Kennedy Center Honors hosted by Donald Trump experienced its lowest TV ratings ever with 2.65 million viewers, a 35% drop from the previous year. CBS edited Trump's remarks and did not use the new name of the center, which was voted to be renamed after Trump, pending congressional approval. Despite Trump's claims of widespread support, the broadcast saw a significant decline in viewership.
Donald Trump's hosting of the Kennedy Center Honors resulted in the lowest TV ratings ever, with only 2.65 million viewers, a significant drop from previous years. The broadcast was also edited and cut down, and the event's name was controversially proposed to be changed to include Trump's name, though this has not been officially recognized by CBS.
CBS shortened President Trump's Kennedy Center Honors speech from 12 to 2 minutes, omitted jokes, and did not use the proposed new name 'Trump-Kennedy Center' due to congressional approval requirements, while Trump promoted the event on social media.
President Donald Trump criticized late-night host Stephen Colbert on Truth Social, calling him a 'dead man walking' and urging CBS to 'put him to sleep,' amid broader accusations of biased media coverage and ratings decline for Colbert's show, which is set to end in May.
President Donald Trump criticized late-night host Stephen Colbert on Truth Social, calling him a 'dead man walking' and urging CBS to 'put him to sleep,' amid ongoing tensions and Colbert's show's upcoming cancellation.
Stephen Miller responded strongly to internal dissent at CBS over the decision to cancel a '60 Minutes' segment, calling for the firing of those who objected and framing the situation as a political revolt against the administration's stance on immigration and crime.
Donald Trump publicly criticized Stephen Colbert and called for CBS to cancel his show, following Colbert's jokes about Trump hosting the Kennedy Center Honors and mocking his actions. Trump used his social media platform to attack Colbert's talent and ratings, and also suggested revoking broadcasters' licenses due to negative coverage. The controversy stems from Colbert's satirical remarks about Trump, which Trump finds offensive and inappropriate.
A 60 Minutes episode exposing the brutal conditions and human rights abuses in El Salvador's Cecot prison was pulled from air by CBS for additional reporting but later appeared online through a Canadian broadcaster, sparking controversy and highlighting issues of media censorship and political influence.
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, hosted by President Trump, will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET/PT, celebrating honorees George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Michael Crawford, and Sylvester Stallone, with Trump making a rare appearance as host and promoting the event on social media.
A '60 Minutes' segment about U.S. immigration and detention practices, which included interviews and comments from officials and detainees, was pulled from air by CBS News, sparking internal controversy over potential political motives, and was aired in Canada via a different broadcaster.