An Iconic British Rocker Says He Campaigned to Be Stephen Colbert’s“ Late Show ”Bandleader: ‘I’m Not Joking’

Costello, 72, said he'd seen what the Roots had achieved as house band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and liked ...
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Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' set begins its second act in Chicago

The Museum of Broadcast Communications opened an exhibition featuring Stephen Colbert’s original desk, stage pieces and ...

Elvis Costello Was in Talks to Become Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Bandleader

Colbert asked Costello for advice on finding a bandleader -- and the rock legend suggested himself, he reveals for the first ...
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Elvis Costello almost became Stephen Colbert’s bandleader: here’s why it didn’t happen

The legendary musician confesses why putting his name forward for the late-night gig was 'an impulsive thing'—and that he likely would have gotten fired.
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Elvis Costello Wanted to Be Colbert’s Bandleader but Says He’d Have Lasted ‘Three Weeks’

Elvis Costello says he pitched himself as Stephen Colbert's bandleader after the host asked him for advice about hiring one.

Elvis Costello says he campaigned to be Stephen Colbert’s Late Show bandleader

Alison’ singer Elvis Costello says he campaigned to be Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show’ bandleader: ‘I think he thought I ...
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Trump Celebrates Colbert’s CBS Exit After Final ‘The Late Show’ Episode, Calls Him a “Total Jerk”

Donald Trump reacted strongly after Stephen Colbert’s final episode of The Late Show aired on CBS. The reaction came shortly ...

Set from "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to go on display at Museum of Broadcast Communications

A piece of late-night television history is set to debut at Chicago's Museum of Broadcast Communications​ this week.

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“Man on the Run” is a stirring portrait of the singer-songwriter’s ’70s rebirth with Wings. The talk show host called out the ...
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Greta Gerwig Personally Convinced Led Zeppelin to Let ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Soundtrack the ‘Narnia’ Trailer

Few songs guard their legacy like Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," the 1971 rock epic from the band's untitled fourth ...
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Elvis Costello Says He Pitched Himself as Stephen Colbert's Late Show Bandleader: Here's Why It Never Happened

Elvis Costello nearly became the bandleader on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The "Veronica" singer, 72, revealed on the ...

Big-Name British Music Star Reveals He Offered to Be Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Bandleader

Elvis Costello said he offered to become bandleader on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, highlighting an unpursued option in the show’s music lineup. Speaking on the Rolling Stone Music Now ...