Industry Jun 16, 2026

CBS Settles Copyright Dispute Over Colbert's 'Peanuts' Song Performance

The departing Late Night host jokingly hoped playing a Charlie Brown song wouldn't "cost CBS any money!" It apparently did.

Originally published by Billboard
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CBS Settles Copyright Dispute Over Colbert's 'Peanuts' Song Performance

CBS has reached an agreement to resolve a legal issue stemming from Stephen Colbert's performance of a song from 'Peanuts' on his late-night show. Colbert had humorously suggested the performance would not incur costs for CBS. Originally reported by Billboard.

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