Stephen Colbert Trolled CBS During His “Late Show” Finale and Now the Network Is Paying for It

CBS will be donating licensing fees to Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen charity following Colbert's cheeky decision ...

CBS settles with ‘Peanuts’ music owner after Stephen Colbert’s lawsuit gag: ‘I hope this doesn’t cost CBS any money!’

CBS has reached a settlement with the owner of iconic “Peanuts” music, about a month after former late-night host Stephen ...

Stephen Colbert’s ‘Peanuts’ Late Show Finale Bit Costs CBS a Licensing Fee

CBS will reportedly pay a licensing fee for the unauthorized use of Peanuts‘ theme “Linus and Lucy” in Stephen Colbert’s Late ...

Stephen Colbert’s War With CBS After His Axing Reached A Wholesome Conclusion

In July 2025, people were left stunned when CBS announced that they'd made the decision to cancel The Late Show, hosted by ...

Colbert's Unauthorized Use of 'Peanuts' Music Prompts Donation

After Colbert purposely played "Linus and Lucy" on The Late Show finale without permission, CBS agreed to a licensing fee ...

Stephen Colbert's final 'Late Show' 'Peanuts' stunt repercussions revealed

After Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" used "A Charlie Brown Christmas" song without authorization, CBS forked over money to ...

CBS pays licensing fee for Stephen Colbert’s parting ‘Peanuts’ joke

The company that owns the rights to that "Peanuts" song called the stunt “funny and entertaining” and will donate its ...

CBS Signs Deal to Avoid Legal Trouble From Stephen Colbert Playing Copyrighted ‘Peanuts’ Song

CBS has signed a licensing deal to avoid legal problems after Stephen Colbert played copyrighted 'Peanuts' music in a joking ...

Stephen Colbert’s Final CBS Joke Came With A Surprising Price

Stephen Colbert may have signed off from “The Late Show” with one final joke, but it turns out the gag The Stephen Colbert’s ...