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NetflixThere is a very important disclaimer that appears at the beginning of David Letterman’s new interview with Will Smith on season four of his Netflix series My Next Guest Needs No Introduction: “This episode was filmed prior to the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony.”Netflix and Letterman are telling viewers that there will be no explicit questions or answers about Smith infamously slapping comedian Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, at the Oscars earlier this year.

The Met Gala is back.

If David Letterman put together a Top Ten list of hospitals, Rhode Island Hospital would probably be No. 1.

If David Letterman put together a Top Ten list of hospitals, Rhode Island Hospital would probably be No. 1. The longtime host of “The Late Show with David Letterman,” who stepped down in 2015, thanked the staff of the hospital's emergency department in a video Thursday in which he disclosed that he was visiting Providence with his son last August when he fell on the sidewalk, struck his head, and fell unconscious. “So I have nothing but lovely things to say and think about with regard to the Rhode Island Hospital and the emergency department.”

Dick Kelsey, a retired Associated Press broadcast editor who was revered as much for his humor as his hardworking nature, has died after a seven-year battle with cancer.

In the minutes and hours after Will Smith accosted and slapped Chris Rock before a live Oscars audience of millions, many people hurried to social media platforms.

David Letterman, who hosted the Oscars in 1995, offered a classically sarcastic reaction to Sunday’s slap.

Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly are one famous look-alike pair.

Are we living through a replay of the ’90s, when most people just didn’t get “this internet thing”?

Howie Mandel has a bone to pick with his longtime friend Jay Leno.

Howie Mandel has a bone to pick with his longtime friend Jay Leno. On the podcast “Howie Mandel Does Stuff,” he tells Leno he should have publicly defended himself in the “Tonight Show" rivalries of decades past, when Leno and David Letterman and then Leno and Conan O'Brien tussled over the plum job of host. “This is what bothers me about you, you didn’t change the narrative” and were painted as the bad guy, Mandel said on Tuesday’s Apple podcast.

Web3 "seems more marketing buzzword than reality right now," Musk tweeted.

Bob Dole’s frequent scowl concealed a dry, often caustic wit.

Americans are remembering Bob Dole, a man who defied the odds in war, only to fall short of his ultimate goal in politics.

Bob Dole's political career began in 1950 with election to the Kansas Legislature.

They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.

Comedian Mort Sahl has died.

"No one's gonna see anything, my gosh," Madonna said while quickly turning around to give the audience a peek of her butt.

Comedian Norm Macdonald, a former “Saturday Night Live” writer and performer and “Weekend Update” host, has died.

The three cars from Rahal Letterman Lanigan were idled or the first 30 minutes of Friday practice for the Indianapolis 500.

Marc Maron always believed his long-running podcast “WTF with Marc Maron” should have gotten more award recognition over the years.

The Country Music Association will provide 4 million meals in cities with large populations of musicians and music industry professionals in its new partnership with Feeding America.

The Global Citizen fundraising concert advocating the importance of vaccine equity has pulled in $302 million, exceeding the goal for the organization’s campaign.

President Joe Biden and Prince Harry were among several big names advocating for vaccine equity at “Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World.”.

Prince Harry and Meghan will serve as the campaign chairs of Global Citizen’s effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to medical workers in the world’s poorest countries.

Prince made a last-minute change to how he would perform "Dolphin" so he would not have to shake David Letterman’s hand.

The family of celebrity zookeeper and TV show host Jack Hanna said he's been diagnosed with dementia and will retire from public life.

FILE - This Nov. 5, 2018 file photo shows radio personality Rush Limbaugh introducing President Donald Trump at the start of a campaign rally in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Limbaugh, the talk radio host who became the voice of American conservatism, has died. Ad“The Super Nova of American conservatism,” heralded Ann Coulter. “Lies are facts.”Rush Hudson Limbaugh III was born Jan. 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to the former Mildred Armstrong and Rush Limbaugh Jr., who flew fighter planes in World War II and practiced law at home. Rush Limbaugh was on the air, and the public figure who would become known to millions essentially was born.

PALM BEACH, Fla. – Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who ripped into liberals and laid waste to political correctness with a gleeful malice that made him one of the most powerful voices in politics, influencing the rightward push of American conservatism and the rise of Donald Trump, died Wednesday. Unflinchingly conservative, wildly partisan, bombastically self-promoting and larger than life, Limbaugh galvanized listeners for more than 30 years with his talent for sarcastic, insult-laced commentary. “We’re supposed to be horrified by the protesters,” Limbaugh told his listeners the next day after the Jan. 6 attack. AdRush Hudson Limbaugh III was born Jan. 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to the former Mildred Armstrong, and Rush Limbaugh Jr., who flew fighter planes in World War II and practiced law at home. It was there in the early 1980s that Limbaugh really garnered an audience, broadcasting shows dripping with sarcasm and bravado.

King died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his production company, Ora Media, tweeted. In its early years, “Larry King Live” was based in Washington, which gave the show an air of gravitas. “Do you know who I am?”“Always loved Larry King and will miss him,” Seinfeld tweeted Saturday. Originating from Washington on the Mutual network, “The Larry King Show” was eventually heard on more than 300 stations and made King a national phenomenon. “Larry King Live” debuted on June 1, 1985, and became CNN’s highest-rated program.

This Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 image shows the suspended Twitter account of President Donald Trump. It began with a May 4, 2009, tweet promoting Donald Trump's upcoming appearance on David Letterman's show. “I said, ‘Let’s call you @realDonaldTrump — you’re the real Donald Trump,’” recalled Costanzo. In its most popular tweet, on Oct. 2, 2020, @realDonaldTrump announced that Trump and first lady Melania Trump had contracted the coronavirus. Trump deleted 1,166 tweets and, in his final months on the platform, had 471 tweets flagged by Twitter for misinformation, according to Factba.se.

This Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 image shows the suspended Twitter account of President Donald Trump. It began with a May 4, 2009, tweet promoting Donald Trump's upcoming appearance on David Letterman's show. “I said, ‘Let’s call you @realDonaldTrump — you’re the real Donald Trump,’” recalled Costanzo. In its most popular tweet, on Oct. 2, 2020, @realDonaldTrump announced that Trump and first lady Melania Trump had contracted the coronavirus. Trump deleted 1,166 tweets and, in his final months on the platform, had 471 tweets flagged by Twitter for misinformation, according to Factba.se.

Clooney was honored Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, by co-stars and colleagues at the annual film benefit for the Museum of Modern Art, held virtually. MoMA’s annual film benefit raises funds to bring great works of film to the museum’s collection. Also giving virtual tributes Monday evening were actors Felicity Jones, Tiffany Boone, Kyle Chandler and Demian Bichir, who appear in “A Midnight Sky,” which Clooney stars in and directs. The benefit featured clips from some of Clooney’s many films: “Michael Clayton,” “Syriana,” "The Descendants,” “Gravity,” and “Good Night, and Good Luck,” among others. In earlier comments to The Associated Press, Clooney said “Good Night, and Good Luck” was probably his proudest professional accomplishment.

NEW YORK – Drew Barrymore is setting a high standard for herself as she joins the world of daytime talk show hosts on Monday. “We’re all human beings on this planet going through our lives and our journeys and there’s a way to connect through that,” Barrymore said. I’ve never lived in that space.”“The Drew Barrymore Show,” retrofitted for the coronavirus era, is being distributed by CBS Television. Bill Carroll, a veteran television consultant and expert in the syndication market, said he’s impressed that Barrymore is shooting high. Yes, some may regard Barrymore as slightly loopy and hippie-dippie (“we’re all human beings on this planet”), but it’s more endearing than annoying.

During the interview, Gates struggled to convince Letterman of the usefulness of the internet. "Late Show with David Letterman" clip courtesy of David Letterman"What the hell is [the internet] exactly?" Gates said unlike with radio, the internet would allow users to watch a baseball game whenever they wanted instead of live. "It's too bad there is no money in [computers and the internet]," he told his billionaire guest. Don't miss:In 1995, Bill Gates made these predictions about streaming movies and fake news on the internetWhy Bill Gates says his 20-year-old self would be 'so disgusted' with him today

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David Letterman's marquee has been up on the Ed Sullivan Theater for decades, but it's now being torn down. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Vladimir Duthiers have more.

After 22 years making audiences laugh in the studio and across the nation, "Late Show" host David Letterman has delivered his final punch line. CBS News' Suzanne Marquez was inside the Ed Sullivan Theater for the grand finale.

David Letterman finished his 33-year career as host of the Late Show. Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts and others look back on his legacy of laughter.

Cynthia Littleton, Managing Editor for Variety magazine, discusses David Letterman’s final show and the impact he's had on late night television.

Bill Murray, who was David Letterman's very first "Late Night" guest nearly three decades ago, will be making his 44th appearance Tuesday night. After the show taping wrapped, Murray took his farewell into the streets outside the Ed Sullivan theater wearing goggles and covered in cake

The two-time Academy Award winner made his 60th and final appearance on the "Late Show" Monday. Hanks and Letterman memorialized their final sit down with a selfie. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

"Sunday Morning" contributor Jane Pauley and David Letterman both got their start in Indianapolis. Pauley looks back at her time on the "Late Show" and reveals more about the candid conversation she had with the comedian on CBSN.

There are only four shows left until America says goodbye to the "Late Show with David Letterman." And there for it all was Paul Shaffer, Letterman’s musical director and sidekick for more than 30 years. Shaffer joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his post-"Late Show" plans.

David Letterman will sign off from the "Late Show" for the last time on Wednesday, retiring from his historic broadcast career. Letterman opened up to "CBS Sunday Morning" contributor Jane Pauley about his life and career. Pauley joins "CBS This Morning" with a preview of their candid conversation.

CBSN's late night roundup of talk show jokes. In this edition, David Letterman gives Julia Roberts a farewell kiss.

The president made his final visit to the “Late Show” with Letterman as a host. Topics ranged from relationships between law enforcement and communities to retirement plans. Vinita Nair reports on both the serious and light-hearted moments.

As David Letterman prepares to retire from "The Late Show," CBS vice president of late night programming Vinnie Favale joins CBSN to discuss Monday night's special tribute to the iconic host.

The final guests for David Letterman's tenure on "The Late Show" have been confirmed, including Bill Murray, Julia Roberts, and The Dave Matthews Band.

Regis Philbin guest hosts "The Late Late Show" He's no stranger to late night television, having been David Letterman's most frequent guest over the years with 57 appearances. Philbin joins "CBS This Morning" with a preview of what he has in store for Monday and Tuesday night.

Screen Actors Guild nominees announced Nominees for the Screen Actors Guild were announced Wednesday, with Julianna Marguiles and Jim Parsons nominated for acting categories. "Birdman" led the film categories with four nominations. Also, David Letterman's final "Late Show" will air in May of 2015. Suzanne Marques reports on the day's top entertainment stories.

Les Moonves: The one that stood out was Stephen Colbert CBS Chairman and CEO Les Moonves discusses the decision to choose Stephen Colbert as longtime "Late Show" host David Letterman's successor. Moonves says replacing a man of Letterman's stature was not easy, but the candidate who stood out was Colbert.

Colbert fans react to Letterman replacement news While waiting in line to see "The Colbert Report" in New York City, fans of the comedian chimed in about CBS's plan to replace David Letterman with the Comedy Central star.

It's a "Mork and Mindy" reunion on "The Crazy Ones" Robin Williams and Pam Dawber reunite, plus David Letterman and Lindsay Lohan call Oprah. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.

Passage: David Letterman The “Late Show” host has announced his retirement from the late-night spotlight. After being passed over as Johnny Carson’s successor on “The Tonight Show,” Letterman moved from NBC to CBS, where he launched his show in 1993.