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Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' ends with a swan song and a giant wormhole

NPR News · May 22, 2026, 8:50 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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With a dash of sci-fi, Colbert ended his CBS late-night show with a powerful musical sendoff featuring Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello and Jon Batiste.

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Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' ends with a swan song and a giant wormhole

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