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Entertainment News Roundup: 'Game Changer' Censorship, Colbert's Final Party, and Cannes Success

Updated 2026-05-18 23:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Various entertainment news items were reported. Sam Reich discussed cuts in the premiere of 'Game Changer.' Stephen Colbert is hosting a wrap party following his final taping on 'The Late Show.' Nicolas Winding Refn’s film 'Her Private Hell' received a 7-minute ovation at Cannes.

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Variety

Shirtless Charles Melton, Brutal Murders and Daddy Issues: Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ Slays Cannes Crowd With 7-Minute Ovation

Nicolas Winding Refn returned to Cannes with “Her Private Hell” and continued his festival hot streak of dividing audiences. The provocateur’s latest feature is headlined by “Yellowjackets” and “Companion” star Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton, the “

2026-05-18 22:45 UTC

Variety

‘Game Changer’ Host Sam Reich on What Got Cut From Season 8 Premiere’s Censor-Heavy Episode, Including Jeremy Culhane’s ‘SNL’ Joke

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the Season 8 premiere of Dropout’s “Game Changer,” titled “Don’t Wake Standards & Practices.” The eighth season premiere of Dropout’s ever-evolving game show “Game Changer” wasn’t abo

2026-05-18 23:00 UTC

Variety

Stephen Colbert to Host Wrap Party Following Final ‘Late Show’ Taping With ‘Fired and Festive’ Dress Code (EXCLUSIVE)

Stephen Colbert’s time with “The Late Show” won’t end when the final episode tapes at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City on Thursday. Sources tell me that he’s hosting an after-party following the taping at a nearby event space. The invitation is topped with the show’s red, white and blue logo

2026-05-18 23:00 UTC