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Created: 2025-07-18 18:28:57 UTC

#StephenColbert called Paramount’s $16M Trump settlement a “big fat bribe” — now, “Late Show” is getting the axe. WGA is urging an investigation, warning the cancelation may be a political favor as Paramount merges with conservative-leaning Skydance.



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