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CBS will pay for Stephen Colbert's “Peanuts” music licensing gag from “Late Show” finale — but there's a twist

The proceeds from the payout will go to charity.

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Stephen Colbert's final 'Late Show' 'Peanuts' stunt repercussions revealed

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Stephen Colbert's final CBS prank backfires into surprise bill for network

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Colbert Gets CBS to Pay Fine for His Unauthorized Use of ‘Peanuts’ Song in ‘Late Show’ Finale

Colbert got one last hit in on CBS during his “Late Show” finale last month by playing Vince Guaraldi’s “Peanuts” song, “Linus and Lucy,” without licensing it for use.

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Stephen Colbert's Final CBS Prank Backfires Into Surprise Bill For Network

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CBS Forced to Pay Fine for Colbert Finale’s Music Usage

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Stephen Colbert’s Unauthorized Use of Vince Guaraldi’s ‘Peanuts’ Music Leads to Donation

LMFP will donate the proceeds from the agreement to the World Central Kitchen, the non-profit founded by star chef José Andrés, which provides food relief in conflict zones and during humanitarian cri...

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CBS Signs Licensing Deal Over Stephen Colbert’s “Peanuts” Theme Gag

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CBS Will Pay for Unauthorized Use of ‘Linus and Lucy’ in ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Finale; Proceeds to be Donated to José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen

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CBS Signs Deal to Avoid Legal Trouble From Stephen Colbert Playing Copyrighted ‘Peanuts’ Song

CBS has signed a licensing deal to avoid legal problems after Stephen Colbert played copyrighted 'Peanuts' music in a joking effort to get CBS sued.

Colbert's Joke Cost CBS Money, Exactly As Planned

Stephen Colbert wasn't wrong.When the late-night host joked on the May 21 finale that anyone using the iconic "Peanuts" theme without permission would have to "pay through the nose," CBS was already on its way to doing exactly that.

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Stephen Colbert Gives Sweet Speech for Wife Evelyn as She Accepts Visionary Award: 'So Proud to Be Evie’s Husband'

At Montclair Film's visionary tribute event honoring Evelyn McGee-Colbert, Stephen Colbert gave a tribute through a short speech and song

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After Stephen Colbert's viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright action

CBS and Paramount backed away from copyright challenges to limit distribution of Stephen Colbert's appearance on a Michigan cable access show. He ended his run as host of "The Late Show" on Thursday.

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I was really missing Stephen Colbert’s perspective after the Jimmys got to celebrate the Knicks win

There's definitely a void that needs to be filled.

EXCLUSIVE: Late Night Kings Snub Andy Cohen — Bravo Bigshot 'Heartbroken' Over Failing to Score Invite to Stephen Colbert's Farewell

Bravo big shot Andy Cohen is heartbroken after failing to score an invite to The Late Show's TV host hoedown, which saw outgoing emcee Stephen Colbert palling around with industry colleagues Jimmy Kimmel,