Stephen Colbert News and Photos

Watch The National Play Colbert

Thu, May 23 2013 1:28pm - Source: Stereogum

Last night, a night after they served as musical guests on Letterman , the National returned to TV, bringing their debonair and sophisticated gloom-rock to The Colbert Report.

'LET'S GET READY TO SCANDAAAAAL!'

Tue, May 21 2013 4:50pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Stephen Colbert is having way too much fun with the trifecta of scandals plaguing the Obama administration.

Colbert At U.Va.: You Owe The Previous Generation Nothing

Sat, May 18 2013 7:44pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Comedian Stephen Colbert thanked the University of Virginia during his speech Saturday at its 2013 valedictory exercises for inviting him to be the keynote speaker, which he took to mean he had been awarded an additional honor.

Try To Watch This Interview Without Cracking Up

Thu, May 16 2013 4:42pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Stephen Colbert sat down with Rep. Gwen Moore, a congresswoman who represents Wisconsin's 4th District, for the latest installment of his 434-part series Better Know a District on "The Colbert Report."

WATCH: Colbert Mocks Right Over Nutty Conspiracy Theory

Tue, May 07 2013 4:51pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Have you heard that the government is buying up billions of bullets in bulk so that when the feds inevitably go to war with the American citizenry, we'll be totally unarmed?

Watch Iggy And The Stooges On The Colbert Report

Tue, April 30 2013 4:20pm - Source: kingblind

You don't attempt to go joke-for-joke with Stephen Colbert when you're on his show.

Watch Iggy And The Stooges On The Colbert Report

Tue, April 30 2013 2:11pm - Source: Stereogum

You don't attempt to go joke-for-joke with Stephen Colbert when you're on his show.

WATCH: George W. Bush Snubs Stephen Colbert

Tue, April 23 2013 4:11pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

How dare George W. Bush not personally invite Stephen Colbert to the opening of his Presidential Library opening in Dallas this week?

WATCH: Colbert Eviscerates Gun Control Opponents

Fri, April 19 2013 4:03pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Stephen Colbert went after opponents of gun control on last night's "Colbert Report" after the Senate failed to pass background checks supported by a majority of Americans.

Watch: Stephen Colbert Spoofs 'Accidental Racist'

Thu, April 18 2013 7:48pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Inspired by the multicultural dialogue between Brad Paisley and LL Cool J on the hilariously cringe-worthy "Accidental Racist," Stephen Colbert last night invited Alan Cumming to start a conversation on The Colbert Report about gay marriage with his own song, "Oopsie-Daisy Homophobe."

Watch: Bill Clinton Explains Value of Helping Others on 'Colbert'

Tue, April 09 2013 12:57pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Stephen Colbert got right to the tough questions in an interview with former President Bill Clinton, conducted last week during the Clinton Global Initiative meeting in St. Louis and broadcast in three parts last night on The Colbert Report.

Colbert To Give Sister Major Boost

Tue, April 02 2013 5:22pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Political satirist Stephen Colbert will host two high-profile fundraisers for his sister, South Carolina Democratic House nominee Elizabeth Colbert Busch, Politico reported on Monday.

Bill Clinton Books Interview with Stephen Colbert

Mon, March 25 2013 7:20pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Bill Clinton will sit down for his very first interview with Stephen Colbert, and the TV host will lead the closing session of the Clinton Global Initiative University's annual meeting on April 6th.

‘Saints Row 4′ Was Going To Feature Stephen Colbert, “The Rock,” Dragons

Sun, March 24 2013 6:14pm - Source: The Smocking Section

What started as a Costco-brand alternative to Grand Theft Auto has evolved into one of gaming's biggest cult hits, and if you aren't already hip, upcoming Saints Row IV should give you the perfect opportunity to catch up.

WATCH: Colbert Takes On Laughable Right-Wing Media Blunder

Fri, February 22 2013 4:12pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Stephen Colbert opened Thursday's "Colbert Report" with a segment on the short-lived by mildly hilarious "Friends of Hamas" non-scandal, which exploded after Breitbart reporter Ben Shapiro wrote that defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel had given a paid speech to the organization.

Jon Stewart And Stephen Colbert Do The Harlem Shake, Sort Of (Video)

Fri, February 15 2013 10:29pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

When should a dance craze be officially put to rest?

Dave Grohl brought 'Sound City' & special guests to NYC (Hammerstein Ballroom & Colbert -- pics, setlist & video)

Thu, February 14 2013 3:43pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

As discussed , Dave Grohl made his directorial debut with his new documentary, Sound City , which tells the story of the LA recording studio of the same name, and he brought his star-studded Sound City Players to NYC for show at Hammerstein Ballroom last night.

WATCH: Why Are Gays Are Less Stressed Out?

Thu, January 31 2013 5:24pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Stephen Colbert just found out that gay people are less stressed than straight people, according to the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine.

Colbert’s Sister Entering S.C. Congressional Race

Fri, January 18 2013 10:52pm - Source: WNEW

While comedian Stephen Colbert once spoofed that he was running for the president of the United States of South Carolina, his sister really is earnestly seeking a vacant congressional seat in the state.

Ben Gibbard and Aimee Mann played 'Colbert' (video)

Fri, January 11 2013 3:22pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Death Cab for Cutie/Postal Service frontman Ben GIbbard appeared on The Colbert Report last night (1/10) to perform the song "Bigger Than Love" off of his 2012 solo album, Former Lives.

'We Are Long Overdue For A Thorough Investigation Into America's Use Of Torture... In Movies'

Wed, January 09 2013 6:47pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Don't think you can cancel on Stephen Colbert and get away with it.

WATCH: If You Like 'Breaking Bad' & 'Downton Abbey,' You'll Love This

Fri, December 14 2012 5:32pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Stephen Colbert was so outraged that Michelle Obama got to see the next season of "Downton Abbey" before we commoners, that he did us all a favor of showing us scenes from the next season of "Breaking Bad" -- as performed by the cast of Downton Abbey.

Watch Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples & Sean Lennon Cover “Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)” On Colbert

Fri, December 14 2012 3:51pm - Source: Stereogum

On Wednesday, Stephen Colbert signed off his show with an old timey Christmas carol, "Good King Wencesles," joined by Michael Stipe and Mandy Patinkin.

Watch: Stephen Colbert, Michael Stipe, and Mandy Patinkin Sing “Good King Wenceslas”

Thu, December 13 2012 4:47pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

As you might recall, some time ago Michael Stipe was enshrined on Stephen Colbert's memorial shelf —the first musician to receive the honor.

Diana Krall and Elvis Costello Sing With Stephen Colbert

Tue, December 11 2012 2:02pm - Source: Rolling Stone

When he's not busy handicapping his own chances of replacing Jim DeMint as one of South Carolina's U.S. Senators, Stephen Colbert is celebrating the season with a slate of guests singing Christmas songs with him this week on The Colbert Report.

Nikki Haley Dashes Stephen Colbert's Senate Dreams

Sat, December 08 2012 1:30am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Senator Stephen Colbert (R-SC) will not become a reality, thanks to South Carolina's buzzkill of a governor Nikki Haley, who denied Colbert's dream in a Facebook post Friday afternoon.

WATCH: Stephen Colbert Skewers Denny's Hobbit Menu

Thu, December 06 2012 4:25pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

If you've tuned into the Colbert Report recently, you know that Stephen Colbert -- a self-described "Hobbit head" -- has been geeking out on his program's Hobbit Week, welcoming stars of the upcoming Hobbit flick as guests and dishing about all things Lord of the Rings.

How Stephen Colbert Inspired John Hodgman

Tue, December 04 2012 6:25pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

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Colbert Botches Dolly Parton Duet & It's Very Cute

Wed, November 28 2012 7:04pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Stephen Colbert & Dolly Parton Sing 'Love Is Like A Butterfly' (VIDEO) Loading...

Stephen Colbert Wax Figure Added to Madame Tussauds

Fri, November 16 2012 1:57pm - Source: WNEW

Stephen Colbert will take his place among the presidents at the Madame Tussauds wax museum in Washington and will be featured in a new media gallery.

Watch Stephen Colbert & Jon Stewart Discuss The Colbert Super PAC (Video)

Tue, November 13 2012 6:30pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

It looks like after months and months of work with his semi-satirical Super PAC, Stephen Colbert has quite a bit of campaign money leftover.

Watch Stephen Colbert Sulk About President Obama's Reelection

Thu, November 08 2012 8:16pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Stephen Colbert is the master of satire.

Watch Jon Stewart And Stephen Colbert Trash Election Pundits

Tue, November 06 2012 6:07pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

The news media must love the election -- it gives them a huge issue to cover, and no matter what they say, someone is going to listen.

Watch David Byrne and St. Vincent on "Colbert"

Fri, November 02 2012 12:20pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

David Byrne and St. Vincent , who recently released their joint album Love This Giant , made a an appearance on "The Colbert Report" together last night.

Watch Stephen Colbert Ask To Put His Balls In Donald Trump's Mouth

Thu, October 25 2012 4:26pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Say what you will about Donald Trump, but he certainly has a flair for the dramatic -- whether or not he's meaningfully contributing to a public debate or not.