Watch Mavis Staples, Sean Lennon, Jeff Tweedy and the Harlem Gospel Choir on The Colbert Report
In the spirit of the holiday season, The Colbert Report featured a performance filled with holiday cheer as Mavis Staples, Sean Lennon, Jeff Tweedy and the Harlem Gospel choir performed “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).” The all-star group of musicians made this song their own, with Lennon and Tweedy on guitars and Staples taking the lead on vocals. You can check out the performance below.... read more
Found in: NewsWatch Andrew Bird on The Colbert Report
Last night, Andrew Bird stopped by The Colbert Report for a quick interview and performance of "Eyeoneye," as well as a web exclusive of "Danse Caribe," from his seventh studio album Break It Yourself. read more
Found in: Music, NewsColbert Publicist Confirms Show's Return
A publicist for Stephen Colbert confirmed today that The Colbert Report will return to airing new episodes this week. read more
Found in: TV, NewsColbert Report Halts Filming Due to Unforeseen Circumstances
Stephen Colbert’s hit news show, The Colbert Report, has suspended filming for an unknown reason. Ticketholders for the filming of last night’s episode were sent a last minute email that a fan posted on TwitPic. read more
Found in: TV, NewsWatch Mike D and Colbert Discuss Hip-Hop Semantics
The Colbert Report welcomed living hip-hop legend Mike D from the Beastie Boys to academically review both sides of the illin' arugment alongside host Stephen Colbert. read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch The Black Keys On The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report is fast becoming one of the go-to stops for big bands making the late-night run and The Black Keys are the latest entry to the series. After having a predictably funny interview with Stephen Colbert, The Black Keys rock out "Lonely Boy" and "Gold On The Ceiling", two tracks from their recently released album, El Camino. Fortunately, they are more comfortable on stage than they are answering questions. read more
Found in: Music, NewsRadiohead to Play Extended Set on The Colbert Report
According to Billboard, Radiohead is set to perform as guest artists on The Colbert Report on September 26th. Not only that, but the band will reportedly be playing four songs including a new one called "The Daily Mail". Radiohead will be featured as part of a special, hour-long Colbert Report. According to Colbert himself: "I look forward to meeting the Radioheads and leveraging their anti-corporate indie cred to raise brand awareness for my sponsors." read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Florence + The Machine on Colbert
As Tuesday night’s headliners for Stephen Colbert’s mini music festival, StePhest Colbchella ’011, which promises to “rock you like a thirst-icane,” Florence + The Machine took the stage during the faux-pundit’s program, boosting the studio’s energy levels by performing their staple “The Dog Days Are Over.”... read more
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