New York Post

CBS settles with ‘Peanuts’ music owner after Stephen Colbert’s lawsuit gag: ‘I hope this doesn’t cost CBS any money!’

CBS has reached a settlement with the owner of iconic “Peanuts” music, about a month after former late-night host Stephen Colbert taunted the network with a gag about getting sued – saying “I hope ...
People

Stephen Colbert Trolled CBS During His Late Show Finale and Now the Network Is Paying for It

CBS will be donating licensing fees to Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen charity following Colbert's cheeky decision to play unlicensed Charlie Brown Christmas music during his final broadcast ...
The Hill

Stephen Colbert made CBS pay for ‘Linus and Lucy’ music. The funds are now going to charity

CBS has reached a licensing agreement with the music company that owns the famed “Peanuts” song used by late-night host Stephen Colbert during his final show last month, with the funds set to go to ...
The New York Times

Colbert Used a ‘Peanuts’ Tune on His Finale. CBS Will Pay.

The network agreed to pay a licensing fee for an undisclosed amount to Lee Mendelson Film Productions, which is donating the money to charity. By Neil Vigdor It was the television equivalent of ...
New York Post

Bari Weiss poaches Daily Mail, ABC News talent as CBS overhaul accelerates

CBS News boss Bari Weiss is continuing her rapid remake of the network, hiring Daily Mail reporter Josh Boswell and veteran ABC News producer Cho Park for the network’s investigative unit while ...
Variety

CBS Will Pay for Unauthorized Use of ‘Linus and Lucy’ in ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Finale; Proceeds to be Donated to José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen

CBS has struck a deal to pay Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc., an undisclosed amount after “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” used the famed Vince Guaraldi composition “Linus and Lucy” in the ...
The Raw Story

Stephen Colbert's finale prank cost CBS — and the money goes to charity: report

Nicole Charky-Chami is a senior editor based in Los Angeles, writing and producing breaking news. She teaches journalism courses for UCLA Extension and previously taught at Loyola Marymount University ...
The Hollywood Reporter

CBS Signs Licensing Deal Over Stephen Colbert’s “Peanuts” Theme Gag

Proceeds from the deal will go to World Central Kitchen, Lee Mendelson Film Productions confirmed on Tuesday. By Ethan Millman Music Editor A month later, CBS is now paying up, as the network signed a ...
TheWrap

Colbert Gets CBS to Pay Fine for His Unauthorized Use of ‘Peanuts’ Song in ‘Late Show’ Finale

Colbert got one last hit in on CBS during his “Late Show” finale last month by playing Vince Guaraldi’s “Peanuts” song, “Linus and Lucy,” without licensing it for use. Now, the eye network is paying ...
Morningstar

Lee Mendelson Film Productions Completes Licensing Agreement with CBS for Use of Vince Guaraldi Song "Linus and Lucy" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc. (LMFP), owner and steward of the television and film song catalog of jazz artist and composer Vince Guaraldi, today ...
Rolling Stone

Stephen Colbert’s Unauthorized Use of Vince Guaraldi’s ‘Peanuts’ Music Leads to Donation

One of the funniest copyright “disputes” in recent memory has reached an amicable, dare we say charming, end: CBS has agreed to a licensing agreement, which will be donated to charity, after Stephen ...