Stephen Colbert airs Bob Woodward's new Trump tape with more COVID-19 comments

“The entire room bailed out, OK?” Trump is heard saying. “Including me, by the way.” Trump repeatedly downplayed the severity of COVID-19 as the rate of infections in the United States surpassed other countries. It averages between 27,000 and 70,000 per year. Nothing is shut down, life & the economy go on. At this moment there are 546 confirmed cases of CoronaVirus, with 22 deaths. Think about that!" This past Sunday,Trump held a rally indoorsin Nevada, despite the state’s COVID-19-prompted restrictions....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Bonnie Sanchez

Stephen Colbert asks Michelle Obama about Trump's indifference to morality

When we say lengthy, we mean for sure longer than your standard television show interview. When youre the first of anything, the bar feels higher. You dont have room to make mistakes, she said of being the first black First Family. Credit: CBS And there is pressure that comes with that so thats how we carried ourselves. And that had to trickled down to all of our staff. So the pressure was on everyone....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Stephen Stewart

Stephen Colbert doesn't pull punches with John Bolton: 'How could you be naive?'

The late-night host repeatedly questioned Bolton’s apparent lack of foresight. “You had to know that that was a whirlpool of chaos in there. Even those of us looking in from the inside who never got to go in could see that. Why did you go in knowing how chaotic it was?” Even as Colbert asked about the claims in the book, theLate Showhost would sprinkle in commentary. As the questioning went on, Colbert laid in a bit further....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Melissa Oliver

Stephen Colbert questions Joe Biden about his gaffes: 'Are you going nuts?'

Stephen Colbertis one of the least soft-ball interviews from the late-night talk show circuit. At first, Biden led with his sense of humor. Look, the reason I came on theJimmy Kimmelshow is because Im not, he joked. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Im trying to talk about what other people have done. Biden previously toldNPRabout his gaffes that the details are irrelevant in terms of decision-making. When Colbert brought up that quote, Biden added, Thosedetails are irrelevant....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Alfred Swanson

Stephen Colbert slams protest at Tucker Carlson's home as 'monstrous cowardice'

Thegroup reportedly chantedTucker Carlson, we will fight. Carlsons wife was home alone and called the police. Fighting Tucker Carlsons ideas is an American right,Colbert wrote. Credit: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images; Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Targeting his home and terrorizing his family is an act of monstrous cowardice. Obviously dont do this, but also, take no pleasure in it happening. Feeding monsters just makes more monsters. The violent threats and intimidation tactics toward him and his family are completely unacceptable....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Christopher Campbell

Stephen King announces new novelThe Institutefor September

But in Stephen Kings new novelThe Institute, it sure as hell isnt Hogwarts. They are strong because they are not alone. The Institute sounds like Charlie McGee fromFirestarter, if she found herself some powerful friends. AP/REX/Shutterstock The operation takes less than two minutes. They are all in Front Half. Others, Luke learns, graduated to Back Half. Like the roach motel, Kalisha says. You check in, but you dont check out....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Molly Keller

Stephen King exclusive: Who should star in 'The Dark Tower'? 'The Twilight cast, of course!'

It was Ron [Howard] and Akiva [Goldsman]s idea. Once it was raised, I thought at once it was the solution. What about Ron Howard and NBC makes them a good fit for the franchise? When working as a director, Ron is very similar to the way I work as a writer. In a perfect world, who would play Roland? TheTwilightcast, of course! Mostly I just want good people in those parts....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Jacob Smith

Stephen King on who's cool (and who's not)

Like the Farmer in the Dells cheese, unique stands alone. This is also true ofcool. Its one of our longest-running slang terms. Credit: Myles Aronowitz Wikipedia says the concept may date back to Aristotle. And, as I said, beyond modification. It just is, man. Lots of people dont understand that, because theyre not cool. Hot is for square bears weighted down with earthly cares. What matters is cool. You know, like Steve McQueen inThe Magnificent Seven....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Alex Gray

Stephen King recommends the movie, TV show, and book you should check out this Halloween

The horror writer ‘f—ing loved’ the Child’s Play remake. What is the best film, TV show, and book to be checking out this spooky season? Unsurprisingly, the author ofThe Shininghad some thoughts on the subject! Mark Hamill does the voice of Chucky and I just fing loved that movie. I laughed and I cried at the things in there. Everybody whos in the movie does a terrific job. Its a smart script and its just a load of fun....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Stephanie Rasmussen

Stephen King says every day is 'a gift' 20 years after nearly losing leg in road accident

Two decades on, the novelist marked the anniversary of the incident on Twitter. Every day of the 20 years since has been a gift." Smith lost his license following the accident and died of an accidental overdose of fentanyl in September 2000. Credit: Lou Rocco/ABC via Getty Images “The death of a 43-year-old man can only be termed untimely. I would wish better for anyone. Our lives came together in a strange way....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Jack Bowman

Stephen King saysDoctor Sleepfilm 'redeems' Stanley Kubrick'sThe Shining

The novelist “flipped” for Mike Flanagan’s new movie. “I used to call it a Cadillac with no engine in it. you’re able to’t do anything with it except admire it as a sculpture. Warner Bros You’ve taken away its primary purpose, which is to tell a story. The basic difference that tells you all you’re gonna wanna know is the ending. It’s a very passionate climax. Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images; Warner Bros....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Nicole Nichols

Stephen King's TV reign: Author discussesMr. Mercedes,The Stand,The Outsider

Mercedes, which moves to its new home on Peacock on Thursday, Oct. 15. “I’m so happy that Peacock is doing this because I felt like withMr. Mercedesat AT&T we had brought a stadium show to a folk club,” King says. Credit: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images “Now people are going to get a chance to see it.” ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: The three seasons ofMr. Mercedeswent through your three books, and the ending was well-received and sort of tied things up....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Jeffrey Rosales

Stephen King'sCarrieto get limited series adaptation at FX

Stephen KingsCarrieis getting another adaptation, this time at FX. The connection is in development on a limited series based on the iconic horror novel, EW has confirmed. Kings novel follows high school misfit Carrie White, who discovers she has telekinetic powers. Credit: Everett Collection It was written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, whos now known for the CWsRiverdale, and directed by Kimberly Peirce. There was even aCarrieBroadway musical in 1988, and David Carsons 2002 TV movie adaptation....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Matthew Pearson