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Stephen Colbert gets down with the hipster trend of diaperless babies, suggests ‘Kiddie Litter’ - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:33:45 PDT

Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central’s ‘The Colbert Report,’ shared on his show this week a new trend spawning amongst “hipster” parents The trend? Not using diapers on their pre-toilet trained kids, but rather let them “eliminate” in sinks, toilets or bowlsThe movement is being backed by those who say it reduces diaper rash, reduces the waste of disposable diapers and, of course, helps parents get in touch with their children’s “most intimate functions”In the video below, Stephen Colbert shares how he thinks he might be able to help parents further fulfill their “diaperless” wishes READ MORE

Former President Bill Clinton joins Twitter after taking Stephen Colbert’s advice - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:41:04 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Former President Bill Clinton officially joined Twitter on Wednesday, sending his first tweets to his daughter Chelsea and TV host Stephen Colbert.

Irish American Stephen Colbert pays tribute to Boston in touching comedy monologue - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:45:48 PDT

By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

Comedic host Stephen Colbert paid tribute to Boston on his show “The Colbert Report” Tuesday night. During his monologue he joked how the city was founded on toughness.

Comedian Stephen Colbert to host fundraisers for sister's congressional campaign (IrishCentral)

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:54:27 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Stephen Colbert is set to host two fundraisers this month for his sister Elizabeth, who is running for the South Carolina's vacant seat in Congress.

Stephen Colbert slams Roma Downey’s ‘The Bible’ says Jesus is ‘way too hot’ (IrishCentral)

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:43:28 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

The History Channel’s miniseries The Bible has been poked fun at by Comedy Central satirist, Stephen Colbert.

Stephen Colbert to interview former president Bill Clinton on The Colbert Report (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:45:54 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Stephen Colbert, the comedian and satirist who has pilfered Bill O'Reilly's bag of tricks to create his TV persona, has actually landed an interview to make O'Reilly salivate.

Stephen Colbert's sister Elizabeth running for Congress in South Carolina (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 04:47:12 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The sister of Comedy Central star Stephen Colbert is running for a vacant South Carolina seat in Congress.

Stephen Colbert: Piers Morgan ‘Drives on the wrong side of the Barrel’ (IrishCentral)

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:27:58 PST

By: RACHAEL LAIRD

Piers Morgan has no idea what he’s talking about when it comes to gun control, Stephen Colbert jokes.

Stephen Colbert attacks Bill O’Reilly’s comments on Asians - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:17:08 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

It's no secret, Stephen Colbert based his wildly popular fake news pundit on America’s most popular Fox News pundit Bill 'Papa Bear' O'Reilly.

Bill O’Reilly shares his advice for Stephen Colbert and Richard Mourdock’s rape comments (IrishCentral)

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:11:04 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Stephen Colbert may have based his Colbert Report character on Bill O'Reilly, but the admiration isn't mutual.

Stephen Colbert says Bill O'Reilly inspired 'The Colbert Report' - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 05:22:39 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

It's hardly a secret to his fans, but this week funny man Stephen Colbert has revealed that his blowhard conservative alter ego on the Colbert report was inspired by - who else - Bill O'Reilly.

Stephen Colbert and Cardinal Timothy Dolan as tag team comedians (IrishCentral)

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:33:40 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Comedian Stephen Colbert and New York’s Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan brought the house when they displayed the funny side of Catholicism at Fordham University.

New York Times’ Paul Krugman says “Ireland is Romney economics in practice” – VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:51:11 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Nobel Prize winning economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman said “Ireland is [Mitt] Romney economics in practice” during an interview on “The Colbert Report.”

Stephen Colbert steps in on President Obama v Catholics contraception battle - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:50:01 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

President Obama's healthcare plan requires all employers - including religious institutions - to include contraception choices in insurance coverage.

Stephen Colbert’s “Rock me like a Herman Cain” serious joke - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:31 PST

Stephen ColbertSo Comedy Central fake news anchor Stephen Colbert’s efforts to make waves in the South Carolina primary didn’t really work Hoping to laugh all the way to the ballot box, Colbert told followers in his native South Carolina to show their support by voting for Herman Cain The project -- tongue planted firmly in cheek -- was called “Rock Me Like a Herman Cain!”In the end, Colbert/Cain received only about 6,000 votes in South Carolina, or about 1%But Colbert -- one of 11 children, who never misses a chance to reference his Irish Catholic roots -- can rest easy READ MORE

Jon Stewart speaks with Rachel Maddow (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:40:13 PST

The above interview is a frank discussion about the responsibilities of journalists and the role a satirist plays in our society READ MORE

My little trip to the Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert rally in DC (IrishCentral)

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:55:13 PDT

One guy had a sign that said "Jon Stewart was my idea" Some people had t-shirts with George Bush saying into a talky bubble "I did it, but thanks for blaming it on the black guy" There was also a Viking long ship the length of a bus on-hand, manned by dancers in hornsFor twenty bucks on Saturday, I got a Chinatown bus smelling like an old-school subway to Washington DC READ MORE

Going to Jon Stewart's rally in a Stephen Colbert costume (IrishCentral)

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:10:14 PDT

Your ride is covered, Arianna Huffington is giving lifts to Washington on the Saturday before Halloween The author promised buses-for-everybody from Manhattan to DC on Saturday morning, October 30th, leaving from 560 Broadway---that sweet-spot between the Puck Building and Old StPatrick's in SoHo She was pretty clear that the ride was free if you're going to Jon Stewart's rally READ MORE

Stephen Colbert testifies before Congress on the plight of migrant workers (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:15:12 PDT

In American media, the split between news and entertainment has never been clear-cut It seems obviously arbitrary that Glenn Beck's show appears on FOX News, while Jon Stewart's The Daily Show is relegated to Comedy Central The absurdly ignorant remarks of politicians in press conferences, or the temper tantrums of senators remixed into YouTube hits, remind us daily that the individuals we elect to public office, and the public personas that they enact, are not necessarily as serious as the issues they are charged with rectifying But sometimes, the results of this cultural blurring can be surprising, and the media attention garnered can Stephen Colbert, who testified in Congress on Friday regarding an immigration bill, is well-known for his satirically conservative persona on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report READ MORE

Corny versus cosmopolitan, Rachel Maddow takes-on Christine O'Donnell (with a vibrator !?) (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:25:13 PDT

Don't rub-out masturbation metaphors lightly That's what I've learned this news cycle I had written quite generally about theory-heads always tying-in their specialty with everything else You can read my wanky piece here READ MORE