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How an unlicensed song on Stephen Colbert’s finale forced CBS to fund a progressive charity

Stephen Colbert's final episode featured a costly musical choice that is now turning into a massive donation to World Central ...

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 ...

Stephen Colbert's unlicensed use of 'Peanuts' song worked even better than he planned

Stephen Colbert pulled a prank of sorts on CBS before leaving "The Late Show" with unlicensed use of "Linus and Lucy" from ...

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 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 ...

Colbert Gets CBS to Pay Fine for His Unauthorized Use of 'Peanuts' Song in 'Late Show' Finale

Colbert got one last hit in on CBS during his "Late Show" finale last month by playing Vince Guaraldi's "Peanuts" song, ...
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Colbert cost CBS until the bitter end, as network pays fee for unauthorized ‘Peanuts’ song

To the bitter end, Stephen Colbert cost CBS to air his not-very-funny, politically-biased late-night talk show. “The Late ...

Stephen Colbert's “The Late Show” ends with a reality-bending wormhole, Strike Force Five, and a song

Jon Batiste and Elvis Costello appeared as musical guests during the episode with Colbert performing with them. Some of the ...

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 ...
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Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' ends with a swan song and a giant wormhole

Satirist Stephen Colbert ended the late night show he hosted for nearly 11 years on a whimsical and joyful note. During his finale, he invited his audience, his crew and famous friends to dance with ...