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The cancelation of Steven Colbert's "Late Show," which operated at a substantial loss, underscores the shifting tides in entertainment. Once a cornerstone of late-night ratings, Colbert's show has been quietly phased out, signaling a move away from woke-driven programming that relied heavily on political correctness.
Similarly, iconic personalities like Howard Stern, once the king of shock radio popular with millions, have seen their influence diminish as Stern is reportedly lowballed for renewal by SiriusXM. His drifting into mainstream celebrity culture and compromising of his once-controversial image epitomizes the broader Hollywood trend of surrendering authenticity for corporate comfort.