The top-rated host signs off from CBS with a defiant farewell following a politically charged corporate axing.

Stephen Colbert opened up about the ending of his talk show, as well as his feud with President Donald Trump, in a new interview with People magazine.

"The Late Show" frontman Stephen Colbert will host the final edition of the 33-year-old US cultural institution on Thursday night, after it was cancelled by CBS as the network…

Stephen Colbert has wrapped up his final broadcast of CBS' “The Late Show” with a memorable night. Paul McCartney joined him on stage for a lively performance of "Hello, Goodbye."

Stephen Colbert’s long run on “The Late Show” ends as he appears behind his CBS desk for the final time

Stephen Colbert’s long run on “The Late Show” ends as he appears behind his CBS desk for the final time

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CBS is ending the top-rated late night program despite its popularity.

The cancellation of the Late Show came days after Stephen Colbert criticized Paramount over a $16 million settlement with Trump

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Colbert’s show was pulled after he criticized CBS’s parent company Paramount and their decision to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump.

The special guests on the final 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' included a Beatle, Jon Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Tig Notaro, Paul Rudd and more.

The Late Show aired its final episode on Thursday, bringing an end to Stephen Colbert’s decade-long run as host and the show’s 32-year run as CBS’s premier late-night talk show.

Stephen Colbert is officially signing off and ending his 11-year run on \

The long-running CBS late night franchise came to an end with what the host called a "normal" broadcast, but the surreal, Easter egg-filled program was stuffed with bold-faced…

Colbert took his final bow Thursday night as the long-running CBS show concluded after 33 years

Follow live updates about the final episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” at Ed Sullivan Theater as CBS cancels the long-running late-night program.

Late-night TV host Stephen Colbert signed off for the last time Thursday evening after 11 years at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.

The final episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' with Paul McCartney as his last guest, was a letdown.

CBS and Paramount announced show’s controversial cancellation last year

The top-rated host signs off from CBS with a defiant farewell following a politically charged corporate axing.