Meet the billionaire comedian taking over Colberts time slot [IDXKl9PJaIg]
Meet Byron Allen, the comedian-turned-billionaire #CEO who owns The Weather Channel and a stake in #Buzzfeed and now has a show set to take over the time slot of The Late Show with Steven #Colbert on May 22, 2026. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: » Subscribe to NBC News: » Subscribe to Here's the Scoop podcast: Every day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters — through fact-based reporting, meaningful conversations, and powerful stories. From its leading news broadcasts — TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline — to NBC News NOW, the 24/7 streaming news channel, plus chart-topping podcasts, the NBC News app, and NBCNews.com, NBC News keeps audiences informed and connected to the stories shaping our world. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: Breaking News Alerts: Visit NBCNews.Com: Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: Follow NBC News on Instagram: