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Byron Allen's Plans for BuzzFeed and CBS Time Slot

Updated 2026-05-14 22:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Byron Allen is set to take control of struggling media company BuzzFeed. He also plans to move into late-night TV, taking over the CBS time slot vacated by Stephen Colbert. His ambitions include creating a premier global free streaming service.

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Byron Allen on How He Plans to Use BuzzFeed to Create a ‘Premier Global Free Streaming Service,’ What It Means to Be Taking Over Colbert’s CBS Time Slot and Why He Wants to Buy Starz

With two recent deals, Byron Allen has elevated his profile in both late-night TV and the digital media space. He’s about to take control of struggling media company BuzzFeed, and next week he is getting the the CBS time slot that is being vacated this month by “The Late Show With Stephe

2026-05-14 21:48 UTC