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Stephen Colbert Slams CBS for Releasing Statement About Pulled James Talarico Interview ‘Without Ever Talking to Me’: ‘I Really Don’t Want an Adversarial Relationship With the Network’

February 18, 2026 at 05:23 AM
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Stephen Colbert Slams CBS for Releasing Statement About Pulled James Talarico Interview ‘Without Ever Talking to Me’: ‘I Really Don’t Want an Adversarial Relationship With the Network’
On Monday night’s broadcast of “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert slammed his home network, CBS, for releasing a statement denying it pulled his interview with Rep. James Talarico off Sunday night’s broadcast, a move he says was done without his knowledge. “Without ever talking to me, the corporation put out this press release,” Colbert said, […]

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On Monday night’s broadcast of “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert slammed his home network, CBS, for releasing a statement denying it pulled his interview with Rep. James Talarico off Sunday night’s broadcast, a move he says was done without his knowledge. “Without ever talking to me, the corporation put out this press release,” Colbert said, […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
On Monday night’s broadcast of “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert slammed his home network, CBS, for releasing a statement denying it pulled his interview with Rep. James Talarico off Sunday night’s broadcast, a move he says was done without his knowledge. “Without ever talking to me, the corporation put out this press release,” Colbert said, […] Home TV News Feb 17, 2026 9:23pm PT Stephen Colbert Slams CBS for Releasing Statement About Pulled James Talarico Interview ‘Without Ever Talking to Me’: ‘I Really Don’t Want an Adversarial Relationship With the Network’ By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest Francis Ford Coppola Remembers Robert Duvall: ‘Such a Great Actor and Such an Essential Part of American Zoetrope’ 1 day ago Al Pacino and Robert De Niro Remember ‘The Godfather Part II’ Co-Star Robert Duvall: ‘I Will Miss Him’ 1 day ago Frederick Wiseman, Legendary Documentary Filmmaker, Dies at 96 1 day ago See All Courtesy of CBS On Monday night’s broadcast of “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert slammed his home network, CBS, for releasing a statement denying it pulled his interview with Rep. James Talarico off Sunday night’s broadcast, a move he says was done without his knowledge. “Without ever talking to me, the corporation put out this press release,” Colbert said, presenting the statement to the audience on a sheet of paper. “This statement, it’s a surprisingly small piece of paper considering how many butts it’s trying to cover.” Related Stories 'Wolfram' Review: Tough but Tender-Hearted Colonial-Era Australian Western Tracks a Family’s Efforts to Reunite

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EXCLUSIVE: T-Series comes on board Kartik Aaryan-starrer Captain India; to be helmed by Chak De India director Shimit Amin

Kartik Aaryan and T-Series have a great track record, having collaborated on five films. Four of these films – Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024) – have scored well at the box office. And now, they are all set to join hands yet again. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the reputed production house and music label has come on board for the talented actor’s upcoming film, Captain India.A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Captain India is written and produced by Harman Baweja. Now, T-Series has also joined as a producer, as they saw potential in the story, Kartik’s casting and Shimit Amin’s association as the director. The recce has been completed and the film is expected to go floors in the second quarter of 2026.” As per reports, it is expected to be shot in India and Morocco.Captain India marks the return of Shimit Amin after a gap of 17 years. The director has made 3 films, all of which have a fan following. He debuted with the gritty Ab Tak Chhappan (2004) and followed it up by the much-loved Chak De India (2007), starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan. His third flick was the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year (2009). It underperformed at the box office but later gained cult status.Interestingly, Captain India was launched in 2021 and at that time, Hansal Mehta was signed as the director.Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan and T-Series have another film in hand – the untitled musical saga directed by Anurag Basu. It is scheduled for release in the second half of 2026. At present, the actor is shooting for Naagzilla, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba of Fukrey fame. He also has Kabir Khan’s next in his kitty.Also Read: Kartik Aaryan shoots crowd sequence at Delhi’s Connaught Place for Naagzilla with rainbow flags and banners, watch video

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Daniel Radcliffe is looking out for the new Harry Potter cast and suggests fans not ask about the original cast. The actor portrayed The Boy Who Lived across eight films, which were adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s book series. As HBO embarks on a new adaptation, now as a series, Radcliffe wants the kids to have their own […]

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Last night, after Stephen Colbert’s monologue and before his second act, he had to go backstage at the Ed Sullivan Theater to discuss FCC guidelines. Knowing that he was going to discuss the fact that his interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico was not going to be broadcast on the show, but rather only on […]

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Babil Khan begins training in Muay Thai in Thailand for his next project

Actor Babil Khan recently shared glimpses of his Muay Thai training during a visit to Thailand, prompting interest among his followers. The actor posted visuals from his sessions, where he can be seen practising the martial art under supervision.Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, is a traditional combat sport from Thailand that requires considerable physical endurance, coordination and discipline. It is often regarded as one of the more demanding martial arts forms due to its emphasis on striking techniques and overall conditioning.According to a source, “Babil has been training consistently and with a lot of focus. Muay Thai requires stamina, control, and discipline. Given his new found love for the activity, it has naturally led to people connecting the dots. Some believing that this could be prep for an upcoming role.”While there has been speculation online about whether the training is linked to a future project, Babil has not confirmed if it is connected to any upcoming film or role. For now, it appears to be part of a focused fitness routine during his time in Thailand.The actor has previously spoken about immersing himself deeply into preparation for his roles, and his latest training videos have drawn attention from fans who are curious about what he may take up next.No official announcement regarding a new project has been made so far.Also Read: Sanjay Mishra calls Babil Khan “young Irrfan Khan”: “Bada cute lagta hain”

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