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Stephen Colbert Praises ‘South Park’s Naked AI Trump PSA

by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor

Colbert Finds Optimism as South Park Targets Trump and Paramount

Animated Satire’s Nude Deepfake of Former President Praised by Late-Night Host

Stephen Colbert has rediscovered a sense of optimism, thanks to the latest season premiere of South Park. The iconic Comedy Central animated series, known for its fearless satire, took aim at both Donald Trump and Paramount in its 27th season opener, leading Colbert to weigh in on his The Late Show on CBS.

South Park’s Bold Move

The *South Park* episode features a controversial nude deepfake of **Donald Trump**, a move that landed amidst reports of the former president signing executive orders related to AI deregulation. Colbert found humor in the timing, suggesting that artistic freedom, particularly in AI-generated content, should remain unfettered.

During his opening monologue, Colbert quipped, “And I completely agree with this one. Because if the government interfered with private AI, innovators at *South Park* wouldn’t be able to make important videos like this one. That is a message of hope.”

He further highlighted the animated segment, displaying a QR code that linked to HeTrumpedUs.com, the site hosting the scene. This segment is a nod to *Deep Fake: The Movie*, a project co-creator **Matt Stone** discussed in 2022.

A Message of Hope?

The *South Park* episode, titled ‘Sermon on the ‘Mount’,’ concludes with a lawyer informing townsfolk of their need to pay the litigious president $3.5 million and participate in “pro-Trump messaging” via a public service announcement. This PSA appears to be a clip from the previously shelved *Deep Fake: The Movie*, which **Trey Parker** described to the *Los Angeles Times* as featuring a **Trump** look-alike experiencing a series of humiliating events, deeming it “so funny and so timely.”

The PSA’s tagline, “Trump: His penis is teeny tiny, but his love for us is large,” exemplifies the show’s characteristic brand of provocative humor.

A scene from the South Park Season 27 premiere.

Paramount Deal and Controversy

The animated exposé also targeted Paramount Global, the parent company of *South Park*, following the recent signing of a new five-year overall deal between creators **Matt Stone** and **Trey Parker** and Paramount. This deal comes on the heels of Paramount’s substantial $16 million settlement with **Donald Trump**, a settlement that has drawn scrutiny from some lawmakers, who have labeled it as potential bribery.

Adding to the narrative, the episode depicted **Trump** complaining about his physical attributes and engaging in suggestive behavior with Satan. It also referenced his policies, such as canceling NPR, and addressed rumors linking him to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

The Season 27 Premiere of South Park, featuring its critique of Donald Trump and Paramount. (Paramount+)

Meanwhile, the cancellation of *The Late Show* itself has become a point of contention. **Donald Trump** has openly celebrated the talk show’s demise, seemingly in response to **Colbert**’s consistent mockery of the former president. In the past, satirists like **John Oliver** have also leveraged public data to highlight the reach of misinformation, noting that in 2023, over 30% of U.S. adults reported encountering AI-generated political content regularly (Pew Research Center).

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Stephen Colbert Jokes About ‘The Late Show’ Cancellation and CBS Finances

by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor
written by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

Colbert Jabs at Trump, CBS in Farewell Monologue as “The Late Show” Nears End

stephen Colbert kicked off his final weeks of “The Late Show” with a characteristic blend of political satire and self-deprecating humor, addressing the impending end of his CBS program. The comedian opened Monday’s show with a jab at former president Donald Trump‘s reported desire to rename the Washington Commanders NFL team, humorously suggesting “Washington Epsteins” before taking the stage to a standing ovation.

Colbert, whose show is slated to conclude in May, leaned into the “cancel culture” narrative with a series of jokes. He quipped about receiving an offer for a high-paying, part-time IT job, humorously stating his intention to send his routing number in May, as “Daddy needs a job.” He also addressed CBS’s decision to end “The Late Show,” acknowledging the network’s role in “killing” his program but asserting that they “left me alive.” This, he declared, meant the remaining months would be spent speaking “unvarnished truth to power” and expressing his candid opinions about Donald Trump, whom he characterized as lacking the necessary skillset for the presidency.

The comedian also touched upon the timing of the cancellation, which followed closely after his on-air commentary labeling CBS’s settlement of a lawsuit with President Trump as a “big fat bribe.” Colbert playfully suggested that his decision to sport a mustache in a previous monologue might have been the true catalyst for his show’s demise, coining the term “stashism” as a worse fate than fascism. He further speculated that CBS might repurpose the Ed Sullivan Theater,where “The Beatles performed,” into a self-storage facility.

Despite the jokes, Colbert expressed gratitude for CBS’s partnership and acknowledged the “very nice things” the network stated in its press release announcing the show’s cancellation. he questioned the purely financial justification for ending the program, especially given its number-one ratings, a sentiment he attributed to his staff’s parents and spouses.

Colbert also addressed an anonymous leak from CBS that reportedly cited annual losses of $40 million to $50 million for “The Late Show.” He acknowledged the substantial figure, humorously questioning where the remaining $16 million beyond a potential $24 million loss might have been spent, subtly alluding to the aforementioned settlement.

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Jon Stewart Slams CBS Over Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Cancellation

by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor
written by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

The proposed merger between Paramount and skydance Media, initiated last year, is currently awaiting approval from the Trump management’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This development follows a recent $16 million settlement awarded to Donald Trump in a lawsuit he filed against CBS concerning the editing of a “60 minutes” interview featuring Kamala Harris. Comedian Stephen Colbert characterized this settlement as a “big fat bribe.”

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Jon Stewart, speaking on his show, suggested that the reasons behind the potential conclusion of his program are not rooted in specific communications between Donald Trump and CBS executives or in the company’s financial records. Instead, Stewart posited that the answer lies in the pervasive “fear and pre-compliance” affecting American institutions. He argued that these institutions have opted not to challenge what he described as the “vengeful and vindictive actions of our pubic hair doodling Commander in Chief,” urging against succumbing to such pressures.

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Stewart expressed his personal stance, stating, “I’m not giving in, I’m not going anywhere.” He also alluded to the possibility of paramount ceasing production of “The Daily Show.” Accompanied by a gospel choir, Stewart reiterated a sentiment previously voiced by Stephen Colbert, singing, “If you’re afraid and you protect your bottom line … I’ve got but one thing to say ‘go fuck yourself.'”

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John Oliver Reacts to ‘Late Show’ Cancellation

by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor
written by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight, has expressed his dismay over the recent cancellation of The late Show with Stephen Colbert, calling it “terrible, terrible news for the world of comedy.” Oliver, a former correspondent on The Daily Show like Colbert, shared a personal connection to late-night television, having grown up watching David Letterman’s show in England. He described the genre as a “glamorous world” and found appearing on both Letterman’s and Colbert’s programs to be “one of the most fun things.” Oliver anticipates colbert’s next move, stating, “that man will not stop.”

Colbert informed his live audience of the cancellation during a taping of his show at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York, which was met with boos. He had been notified of the decision the previous evening. CBS attributed the cancellation to “purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night,” emphasizing that it was unrelated to the show’s performance or content.

Simultaneously occurring, Last Week Tonight is currently on hiatus and is scheduled to return on July 27. Oliver was speaking with reporters in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he discussed the minor league baseball team’s rebranding to the Erie Moon Mammoths.The team, formerly the Erie seawolves, will play four games under the new name, with the permanence of the moniker yet to be decided. Oliver stated that the decision rests with the people of Erie and the team itself.

Erie Mayor Joe Schember proclaimed the day as Moon Mammoth Day and presented Oliver with a key to the city. The new team name is inspired by George Moon’s 1991 discovery of a mammoth skeleton in Lake Pleasant. Saturday night’s game saw a record attendance of 7,070 at UPMC Park.

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Joaquin Phoenix Explains Reason Behind Awkward Letterman Interview

by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor
written by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

Joaquin Phoenix reflects on Infamous “I’m Still Here” Letterman Appearance, Calls it “Horrible”

Joaquin Phoenix recently revisited his notoriously awkward 2009 appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” describing the experience as “horrible” and expressing regret.the actor, who was promoting his mockumentary “I’m Still Here” at the time, played a version of himself who had seemingly abandoned his acting career to pursue a rap music venture.

The film, “I’m Still Here,” depicted Phoenix’s supposed career shift, and his interview with Letterman became a widely discussed moment in late-night television history. During the segment, a disheveled Phoenix offered curt responses, appeared disengaged, and generally made the interview a challenging experience for Letterman, lasting a full eight minutes.

Phoenix explained to Stephen Colbert that his intention during the Letterman interview was to create a “dangerous” and unpredictable situation. He revealed that he had initially conducted a pre-interview in character but decided to proceed with the “whole thing” for the actual broadcast,wanting Letterman to “lacerate” him. His goal, he stated, was to elicit a specific reaction and observe his own response to it, a strategy he admitted was beneficial for no one to know in advance.

Looking back, Phoenix characterized the television moment as “horrible” and admitted, “I regret it, I’ll never do it again. I’m so sorry.” He even contemplated whether Letterman might be watching his current appearance and felt compelled to reiterate his apology.

This sentiment echoes his return to “The Late Show” in 2010, where he offered a form of apology to Letterman for the interview. At that time, Phoenix stated, “I hope I didn’t offend you in any way. You’ve interviewed many, many people, and I assumed that you would know the difference between a character and a real person, but I apologize.”

Reflecting on the duality of the experience, Phoenix told Colbert that while the interview was “one of the worst nights of my life,” it was also, in some ways, a “success.”

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