Watch David Byrne Burn Down the House With Stephen Colbert
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is set to conclude this Thursday, despite its popularity, amid political pressures. In a farewell performance, Stephen Colbert and David Byrne delivered a live rendition of 'Burning Down the House.' Byrne's latest album, 'Who Is the Sky?', has been supported by an extensive world tour with the Ghost Train Orchestra.
- ▪CBS is canceling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert this Thursday.
- ▪Stephen Colbert and David Byrne performed 'Burning Down the House' during the show's farewell week.
- ▪Byrne's new album, 'Who Is the Sky?', is his ninth studio album and features the Ghost Train Orchestra.
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NewsWatch David Byrne Burn Down the House With Stephen ColbertPouring one out for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, which ends this ThursdayBy Nina CorcoranMay 20, 2026Photo by Scott KowalchykSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyIn case you missed it, CBS is pulling the plug on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert this Thursday despite its high ratings, seemingly due to political pressure from President Donald J Trump. As Stephen Colbert stares down his final days hosting the show, he’s organized extra special programming for the week-long farewell, including last night’s (May 19) fiery live performance of “Burning Down the House” with David Byrne.
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