Late Show Drama: Springsteen, De Niro, and Colbert's Political Banter
Left-wing celebrities Bruce Springsteen and Robert De Niro made appearances on Stephen Colbert's Late Show, where they took jabs at President Donald Trump. Springsteen expressed support for Colbert, suggesting that the show's cancellation was due to the president and Paramount executives. However, CBS denied any political motivations, attributing the decision to financial reasons. Springsteen also performed his protest song "Streets of Minneapolis" during the show.
Colbert also featured a segment where his celebrity friends, including Robert De Niro, asked him questions from his "Colbert Questionert." De Niro humorously mentioned the number of Epstein files Trump has not released, leading to laughter from Colbert. The final episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is set to air on May 21.
In conclusion, the recent episodes of The Late Show featured political commentary from left-leaning celebrities and a fun segment with Colbert's celebrity friends. The show's cancellation was attributed to financial reasons, despite speculation about political motivations. The final episode is scheduled for May 21.