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  • Stephen Colbert Writers Launch Emmy Campaign After CBS Claims

    Stephen Colbert Writers Launch Emmy Campaign After CBS Claims

    Digital Phablet – Writers of Stephen Colbert launch independent Emmy campaign amid CBS support controversy

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    According to a writer for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the canceled talk show has not received any backing from its former network for Emmy nomination consideration. Throughout its 11-season run, CBS’s late-night program garnered numerous nominations, including Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, but it only secured two wins. The show was awarded the titles of Best Conversational Series and Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series in 2025.

    However, on June 20, show writer Felipe Torres Medina shared on Instagram that, “CBS is not doing a For Your Consideration campaign for us, so the @colbertlateshow writers decided to create our own #FYC campaign, strictly for financial reasons.”
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    Despite Medina’s claims, CBS executed a full FYC campaign for the series across all relevant categories, which included television ads, digital billboards in New York and Los Angeles, and multiple email appeals to voters.

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, CBS purchased an FYC advertisement for “The Late Show” on their website, linking to a page detailing all the writers involved.

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    The voting for Emmy nominees concluded on Monday, June 22. On July 8, “The Bear” star Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller from “Widow’s Bay” are scheduled to reveal the nominations. The host for the ceremony has not yet been announced. The event will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock on September 14, 2026.

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  • Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump After ‘Late Show’ Wins First Emmy

    Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump After ‘Late Show’ Wins First Emmy

    Digital Phablet – The ongoing feud between Stephen Colbert and President Trump shows no signs of ending, even after The Late Show’s recent Emmy win.

    At the 2025 Emmy Awards held on Sunday, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert clinched the best talk show category for the first time, surpassing competitors like Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Daily Show.

    Excited to display his golden statuette to the live audience, Colbert joked during his first appearance following the awards ceremony on Tuesday, “We should have been canceled years ago.” CBS announced in July that The Late Show would conclude in May 2026, which appeared to be the direction the show was heading.

    Following the achievement, Colbert joked that the award belonged to the 200 dedicated team members who produce the show—especially the writers, who meticulously prepare the script for every episode, including his on-stage monologues. “Every day, they jot down everything I say so everyone can take a script home. It’s incredible how they do it daily,” he said.

    But Colbert emphasized that the team’s effort extends beyond just the writers. It encompasses everyone involved—those working behind the scenes in production, acting, editing, band members, the control room staff, props, graphic designers, researchers, digital professionals, accountants, legal team, wardrobe, makeup artisans, security personnel, maintenance staff, assistants, interns, and, importantly, the audience. “All of you—everyone who comes through those doors—are what makes this show possible. And I want to acknowledge that, but I’ll keep the speech short,” he said.

    He then lightheartedly joked that he’d “jab your eyes out with the wings right there” if anyone tried to touch his Emmy.

    Colbert also expressed gratitude to the Television Academy for voting for him, his colleagues at the show, and his fellow nominees, Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel.

    To cap off his acceptance speech, Colbert made a teasing reference to his long-time adversary, saying, “Speaking of Emmys, Donald Trump doesn’t have one.”

    It was an unexpected moment of triumph for Colbert and his team, especially considering the show had previously been canceled, and Trump was quick to boast about the news in July. At that time, Trump posted on Truth Social, “I absolutely love that Stephen Colbert got fired,” claiming that his talent was even worse than his ratings and predicting that Jimmy Kimmel would be next, stating, “He has even less talent than Colbert! Greg Gutfeld from Fox News is better than all of them combined, including that fool on NBC who ruined the once-great Tonight Show.”

    While Trump hasn’t secured an Emmy himself, he was nominated twice—once in 2004 and again in 2005—for The Apprentice, competing for best reality competition show.

  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Wins Emmy After CBS Cancellation

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Wins Emmy After CBS Cancellation

    Digital Phablet – “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” secures its first Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Series, just seven months before its conclusion.

    The audience at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater erupted in applause as Colbert accepted the accolade, expressing gratitude to the approximately 200 exceptional behind-the-scenes professionals of the now-ending CBS late-night program.

    He reflected on the show’s broader influence, sharing that he initially envisioned creating a late-night comedy centered on “love,” but later realized it was fundamentally about “loss.”

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    He remarked, “You don’t always recognize how much you cherish something until you’re at risk of losing it.” Never before has he loved his country more than now, affirming, “God bless the United States.”

    Quoting Prince’s song “Let’s Go Crazy,” Colbert encouraged resilience with humor: “Stay strong and brave, and if the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy and punch a higher floor.”

    Back in July, CBS announced that “The Late Show” would end after this season, concluding in May. The network clarified that this decision was unrelated to show performance or content and was linked to a future business partnership between Paramount (CBS’s parent company) and Skydance, pending approval from the Federal Communications Commission under the Trump administration.

    Following this announcement, many of Colbert’s fans expressed anger, perceiving the move as retaliation for his longstanding criticism of President Trump. Colbert also mocked Paramount for having to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit with Trump, who claimed that CBS’s “60 Minutes” had misleadingly edited an interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris.

    CBS denied these allegations. During his victory speech, Colbert maintained professionalism, thanking CBS for allowing him to be part of a rich late-night tradition and expressing hope that it would continue well beyond his tenure.

    This year, other notable talk shows competing for awards included “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on ABC.

  • Hannah Einbinder Wins Emmy, Cheers “Go Birds, Free Palestine”

    Hannah Einbinder Wins Emmy, Cheers “Go Birds, Free Palestine”

    Digital Phablet – Hannah Einbinder Makes a Bold Statement at the Emmys After Securing Win

    Hannah Einbinder took the stage at the Emmys to voice her support for the people of Gaza and to condemn the recent attacks on refugees by the Trump administration.

    On Saturday night, Einbinder received the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Hacks. During her acceptance speech, she chose to highlight political issues.

    “I just want to say, go birds, f*** ICE, and free Palestine,” declared “Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder during the ceremony.

    She was seen wearing an Artists4Ceasefire pin on her dress. (Her mention of the “birds” was a nod to the Philadelphia Eagles, who defeated the Kansas City Chiefs earlier that day.)

    During the live broadcast, both CBS and Paramount+ chose to omit the profanity, replacing it with a wide-angle shot of the audience before focusing back on Einbinder to display the ending of the word “ICE.”

    “This subject is incredibly important to me for many reasons,” she shared backstage. “As a Jewish individual, I feel it’s essential to distinguish between Jews and the state of Israel. Our culture and religion are so vital and rooted in history that they shouldn’t be conflated with this nationalist agenda.”

    At the event, Einbinder was not the only cast member from Hacks to voice opinions on the escalating violence between Israel and Gaza. Early in the evening, actress Meg Stalter, known for her flamboyant style, carried a black leather bag with white tape that read “CEASE FIRE!”

    Her recent social media posts also reflect her stance; she shared stories about Israel’s relentless bombings on Gaza and co-posted a July call to action from Artists4Ceasefire, urging world leaders to intervene immediately to allow aid into Gaza and to secure the release of hostages.

    Following her speech, host Nate Bargatze poked fun at her use of profanity, joking, “She also cursed… I’m going to start a swear jar immediately,” referencing his ongoing Boys and Girls Club fund, which grows with each use of a swear word during the show.

    Einbinder’s victory marked her surpassing rivals like last year’s winner Liza Colón-Zayas, Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Jessica Williams, all vying for the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

    Behind the scenes, she elaborated on her stance, emphasizing the importance of differentiating her Jewish identity from political stances of the Israeli government, stating:

    “As a Jewish person, it’s my duty to clarify that our culture and religion are long-standing and meaningful, and they shouldn’t be intertwined with the ethnonationalist policies that currently dominate the state of Israel.”

    Throughout the night, expressions of political activism continued. Megan Stalter, donned in her signature eccentric style, proudly carried her “CEASE FIRE!” bag, making her viewpoint clear.

    Einbinder’s heartfelt messages extend beyond the awards, as she actively advocates for peace and humanitarian aid through her involvement with Artists4Ceasefire, calling for urgent international action to end hostilities and provide relief to those suffering in Gaza.