Byron Allen
Coverage of Byron Allen in the Nexus archive.
- CBS Replaced Colbert With Byron Allen. Here’s Why He Says It Will Work
CBS replaced 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' with 'Comics Unleashed,' hosted by Byron Allen, who purchased the time slot for $15 million annually. Allen, a media mogul and comedian, argues his apolitical comedy will succeed despite lower ratings, asserting CBS made a sound financial decision.
- Jube 11, 2026
Dominique de Villepin discusses wars in Europe and Middle East. Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert recall their tennis careers and battles with cancer. Byron Allen discusses taking over Stephen Colbert's CBS time slot.
- Trump postpones executive order on AI over China concerns – US politics live
President Trump postponed an executive order on AI to avoid hindering US tech firms' competition with China. The article also covers the end of Stephen Colbert's tenure at CBS Late Show, which is being replaced by Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed.
- Byron Allen on how CBS handed him Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ time slot
Byron Allen has reportedly acquired Stephen Colbert's time slot on CBS's 'Late Show.' This represents a significant shift in late-night television programming and could indicate changes to CBS's late-night lineup.
- Exclusive: Jonah Peretti explains why he sold BuzzFeed
Jonah Peretti sold 52% of BuzzFeed to Byron Allen for $120 million, stepping down as CEO and becoming president of BuzzFeed AI. The deal is a liferaft for BuzzFeed, which was at risk of running out of cash. Jonah Peretti will focus on building audiences and influence through AI.
- Byron Allen strikes deal to buy controlling stake in BuzzFeed and become CEO
Byron Allen is buying a majority stake in BuzzFeed and becoming CEO, giving the company a lifeline after struggling with debt and shrinking revenue. The deal values BuzzFeed at more than three times its current market cap. Allen will complete the purchase through his family office, Allen Family Digital.
- Entertainment mogul Byron Allen to acquire Buzzfeed, HuffPost
Byron Allen is acquiring Buzzfeed and HuffPost, with Buzzfeed having fallen on hard times after being an internet sensation. The acquisition is led by Entertainment mogul Byorn Allen. This move may impact the online media landscape.
- BuzzFeed’s stock more than doubles as beleaguered media company gets a lifeline
BuzzFeed's stock more than doubled after Byron Allen's family office agreed to take a majority stake in the company. This deal provides a lifeline for the beleaguered media company. The stock was up over 130% in the extended session.
- Byron Allen taking over BuzzFeed
Byron Allen is taking over as CEO of BuzzFeed, replacing Jonah Peretti who will become president of BuzzFeed AI. Allen's investment firm purchased 40 million shares of BuzzFeed Inc. at $3.00 per share. This transition is expected according to a company release.