Who is Byron Allen? High-powered producer to take over CBS late-night

CBS announced on April 6 that twoshows produced by Byron Allenwill take over its late-night schedule after "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" ends its run on May 21.

The network will air back-to-back half-hour episodes of "Comics Unleashed" in "The Late Show's" 11:35 p.m. time slot. They will be followed by episodes of the comedy game show "Funny You Should Ask," in the 12:37 a.m. time slot, the network announced.

The new schedule will begin on May 22.

"I created and launched 'Comics Unleashed' 20 years ago so my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love — make people laugh," Allen said in a statement. "I truly appreciate CBS' confidence in me by picking up our two-hour comedy block of 'Comics Unleashed' and 'Funny You Should Ask,' because the world can never have enough laughter."

Allen had been lobbying for the slot since Colbert's ouster was announced in July of 2025,according to Variety."If they’re looking for a show, my hand is already up," he said during an interview atNew York’s Advertising Week in October."Fifty years, I’ve been waiting for this moment. Definitely, I’m going for it.”

Allen purchased the time to air "Comics Unleashed" and "Funny You Should Ask" from CBS, with Allen Media Group selling advertising on the shows,according to The Hollywood Reporter. Variety reports that the deal isthrough the 2026-2027 television season.

Here's what to know about Byron Allen.

Bryon Allen's early life

He was born on April 22, 1961, in Detroit,according to Allen's IMDB page, and his family moved to Los Angeles when he was 7 years old,CSQ Magazinereported.

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Allen was the youngest comedian to appear on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show" when he made his debut in 1979. He was a host on NBC's "Real People," an early reality show, and attended film school at the University of Southern California, according to CSQ Magazine.

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What has Bryon Allen produced?

Allen founded what would become Allen Media Group in 1993, according to the CSQ profile. The company purchased The Weather Channel in 2018.

Allen is listed as an executive producer on multiple courtroom shows, according to IMDB, including "Justice for the People with Judge Milian," "Mathis Court with Judge Mathis" and "America's Court with Judge Ross," among others.

IMDB also lists Allen as an executive producer for "The Grio Awards," "Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music Superfest" and "Who Wants to Date a Comedian."

What has Byron Allen said about 'Comics Unleashed?'

Allen toldThe Los Angeles Timesin 2025 that he wants comedians to bring non-political material to "Comics Unleashed," which currently airs during the 12:37 a.m. timeslot.

"I tell the comedians we're shooting 'I Love Lucy,'" Allen said. "Something that's evergreen. So I don't want to hear any political humor. Just be funny, family-friendly, and advertiser-friendly."

The comedy talk show, which premiered in syndication in 2006, is hosted by Allen and features a rotating panel of comedians performing their material.

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Americans want weight-loss pills for cost and convenience

By Leah Douglas

WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - Americans starting weight-loss medicines for the first time want lower cost and greater convenience as they consider pills from Novo Nordisk or Eli Lilly, according to seven doctors who specialize in obesity.

Novo's Wegovy pill has been on the market since January, while Lilly's just-approved Foundayo joins the fray this week.

Reuters interviews ‌with the specialists show a promising landscape for oral weight-loss drugs as the companies compete for share in the fast-changing obesity treatment market seen topping $100 billion a year in the next ‌decade.

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk launched injectable Wegovy in 2021. The pill, like injectable Wegovy and Ozempic for diabetes, has the active ingredient semaglutide.

In the three months since its approval, the oral version has appealed to patients for its lower cost and ease, ​the doctors said.

The pills don't need refrigeration, are more discreet and don't require the use of needles, said Dr. Christina Nguyen, an obesity and family medicine physician in Atlanta.

"One person said I'd rather stay fat than ever use a needle. That's a true fear," she said.

Lilly's Foundayo pill, with active ingredient orforglipron, will begin shipping on Monday.

PILLS VS INJECTIONS

All seven doctors said they had begun prescribing oral Wegovy, and three said they have prescribed the pill to about 10% of their patients.

Of those patients, most are taking a GLP-1 for the first time, rather than switching from injectables, and have not yet reached the highest dose, the doctors said.

"It is expanding ‌access to people who are not sure that an injectable is something ⁠they would feel comfortable doing on themselves, might be leery of needles, and they're excited to have an option that is easier and more familiar to take," said Dr. Stefie Deeds, an internal and obesity medicine specialist in Seattle.

If patients are tolerating an injectable GLP-1, doctors are reluctant to switch them to pills ⁠unless requested.

"The patients we see who are taking medicines, whether it's Wegovy or (Lilly's) Zepbound, we're not telling them to switch to oral Wegovy if they're doing well," said Dr. Louis Aronne, director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill Cornell Medical College. Aronne has consulted for Lilly and was an investigator on the orforglipron clinical trial, and is an advisory board member of both Lilly and Novo.

Zepbound, with the active ingredient tirzepatide, has been shown in ​trials ​to reduce weight by some 20% or more. That makes it the preferred option for treating patients with severe obesity, ​especially those with more complex cases, doctors said.

"For somebody who is in the ‌lower end of the weight spectrum, people who are more likely to be seen by primary care physicians, they would be more likely to use the orals," Aronne said.

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In trials, Foundayo led to a 12% reduction in body weight and oral Wegovy led to about a 14% reduction.

LILLY PILL EXPANDS OPTIONS

Several of the doctors said they were eager for Lilly's pill, chemically known as orforglipron, to be approved so they would have a more flexible option to present to patients.

Oral Wegovy must be taken on an empty stomach with just a sip of water 30 minutes before any other medications or food and drink. Lilly's Foundayo can be taken any time of day without food or water restrictions.

Nguyen said that if the Lilly pill is competitive on price with oral Wegovy, "most likely everyone will go with the orforglipron."

Novo spokesperson Liz ‌Skrbova said that based on its survey results, most patients would not find the timing restrictions to be disruptive.

Semaglutide has ​also been found in trials to have other health benefits like reducing cardiovascular risks.

"I can’t guarantee that this totally different ​type of molecule is going to carry the same benefits," Dr. Michael Weintraub, an endocrinologist at ​NYU Langone Health, said of the new Lilly drug.

A Lilly spokesperson said the company is still studying Foundayo and that many participants in its clinical trial saw ‌some reduction in markers of cardiovascular risk.

DRUGS STILL PRICEY

Patients consider many factors when ​picking a GLP-1, but by far the most significant ​is cost, the doctors said.

And there, pills have an advantage. The self-pay price for both oral Wegovy and Foundayo starts at $149 per month for the lowest dose, compared to $299 for Zepbound and $349 for Ozempic and injectable Wegovy.

Because of restrictions introduced on insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications, doctors said they spend significant time discussing with patients how to afford the drugs. When covered, out-of-pocket costs ​could be as little as $25 or $50 per month.

"I feel more like a financial ‌planner these days than a physician," said Dr. Catherine Varney, an obesity medicine physician and associate professor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine who is also part ​of the Lilly speakers bureau and advisory board.

Varney and other doctors expressed concern that even with lower-cost pills, weight-loss drugs are still largely unaffordable.

"This still is a market for ​upper-middle-class and above," Varney said.

(Reporting by Leah Douglas in Washington; Editing by Caroline Humer and Bill Berkrot)

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Are Newspaper Engagement Announcements the One Wedding Trend That Has Real Staying Power?

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Anyone who thinks print is dead should talk to a weddings editor at theNew York Times. Or theWashington Postor theBoston Globeor any small-town chronicle, wherethe romance beat is alive and thriving. Even as wedding announcements, like other customs, have evolved to suit contemporary tastes, the demand for ink endures.

Which is perhaps not surprising given that we live in an era in which overexposure has become de rigueur, and everyone you know has an expensive wedding publicist on retainer. But as the just-the-facts announcements of yesteryear have been eclipsed by a new style of narrative-driven coverage, the newspaper weddings section has become one of the few remaining places that operates as something like a meritocracy: It’s about the story, not the status. And no, you still can’t buy your way in.

“I think there’s much more interest because of social media,” says event planner Marcy Blum, a 39-year veteran in the businesswho has seen trends come and go, sometimes twice over. “It’s not just about who reads theTimeson Sunday. Once it’s printed, then you see it on Insta­gram.” Given her clout and relationships in the industry, Blum says she’s often brazenly asked in advance by prospective clients if she can secure wedding-section coverage. She wields her influence with discretion. “The reason I’m friends with editors is because they know I won’t do that. I’ll only send them something that I think works for them, as well.”

What exactly makes an ideal match for a weddings editor who is perennially drowning in submissions? “I’m always interested in stories that have a cinematic feel to them,” says one editor at a national publication. The focus has shifted dramatically, too, from social status and family lineage to the narrative of the romance.

Susanna Treacy and Nicholas Wiegand’s talemade the cut last December, when their Manhattan wedding was featured in theNew York Times’s “Mini Vows” section. “There’s a classic, Old New York feeling to the weddings section,” Treacy says. “Nick and I are old souls. A lot of it was a celebration of the city, and it would have made it come full circle to have it acknowledged.” She surmised that their chances were improved by using a wedding planner and photographer who had worked on earlier weddings published in theTimes. “I thought maybe we’d have a shot at it,” she says. Nonetheless, she followed the paper’s standard submissions guidelines and got the approval several days after the big event.

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“We say explicitly in the submission form that if you don’t hear from us within two weeks of your wedding, you can assume it hasn’t been selected,” the national editor says. That doesn’t always deter pushy types. “I’ll still hear from publicists representing more notable couples, ‘just checking in.’ ” Occasionally newlyweds ask what they might do to increase their odds, often phrasing their inquiries in ways nuanced enough to remain open to interpretation. However, the editor emphasizes, there’s absolutely no quid pro quo. “We have very strict standards.”

Placement can be bought, of course—in the form of an ad, like the one that ran in theBoston Globelast December, featuring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson styled as a newly engaged couple. The image was a publicity stunt for the forthcoming filmThe Drama, but it also underscored a lingering truth: Published wedding announcements still eclipse social media as the most coveted way to see—and be seen. “I’m going to custom-frame the print version and put it somewhere in our home,” Treacy says.

An Instagram post, after all, doesn’t hang on a wall.

Top: To promoteThe Drama, in which Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are a couple with premarital, well, drama, A24 took out a faux announcement in the Boston Globe.

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When Did Fast Food at Weddings Get So Fancy?

It all started, as so many things do, with the middle school set. Fast food at formal events “got very hot, hot, hot a few years back,” says event planner Marcy Blum. “It came out of the bar/bat mitzvah scene.” Faced with the onerous task of menu selection, kids decided that steak tartare didn’t sound nearly as appealing as french fries and hot dogs.

Eventually the millennials caught on. At weddings from Santa Barbara to Savannah (and even,if you were really fancy, abroad), it became obligatory to bring out silver trays of Big Macs or In-N-Out ­Double-Doubles for the afterparty. Lately, though, couples have been moving past the novelty humor of the $777 Taco Bell wedding package and leveling up their late night snack options. Not that they’re trading burgers for another round of filet mignon: Fast food staples remain the choice menu, except now those fries are coming from La Goulue, not Mickey D’s.

“It may be comfort food, but all the ingredients are fresh and high-quality,” says Alice Garretti, co-founder of Acquolina, the preferred caterer of fashion and art world parties. And at the same time that quality expectations are rising—even for something just to satisfy the midnight munchies—the desire for less fuss has been filtering into the main reception dinner menu. “A number of years ago, smokes and foams and essences were in vogue,” Garretti says. “Now people are steering away from anything that feels too fancy. They want the classics.”

For a wedding at the New York Public Library, Acquolina, which is known for crafting extravagant edibles (like baked Alaskas that resemble the Sugar Plum Fairy’s candy palace), served mini-meatballs. At other events Acquolina has done dim sum carts or little hot dogs topped with caviar.

The caviar, by the way, is key.“You’re not just serving chicken nuggets, you’re doing Coqodaq,” Blum says, referring to the Korean fried chicken restaurant known for serving wings with Ossetra and Beluga. Some couples go bigger still, bringing beloved institutions like Katz’s Delicatessen to their weddings. “We built a food truck for them,” Blum recalls of one celebration, “but Katz’s brought the chefs and the rye bread.”

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The Mark Hotel in New York has a Jean-Georges “Haute Dog” cart that can be rolled out for weddings and events. (You don’t have to be getting married at the Mark to book it.) The wieners are made with organic chicken and grass-fed beef and topped with condiments like the chef’s signature kimchi relish. (For those who don’t have a party invite but are still hoping for a $6 bite, the original Haute Dog cart is generally parked outside the hotel’s 77th Street entrance.)

But chicken nuggets seem to be most popular at the moment. At the wedding of Carlin Smith and Charlie Corcoran, which opens this section, the couple requested that La Goulue, the Manhattan bistro that recently opened an outpost in Southampton, make the snacks for their afterparty. To be clear, nuggets are not on the restaurant’s regular menu. “Fun food adds to the party ambience,” says Blum.

She also points to another potential reason: GLP-1s. “The reality is, people aren’t actually ordering less,they just don’t eat nearly as much.” In that way fast food, particularly at an otherwise luxurious event—and topped with caviar—is in itself a form of conspicuous consumption.

Top: For $5,000 and up, the Mark’s Haute Dog cart will serve franks at your reception.

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Zendaya’s Stella McCartney Skirt Suit Gives Bridal Style the Chic Treatment

Zendayacontinues to deliver standout fashion moments while promoting her film "The Drama." The actor recently appeared on "The Jennifer Hudson Show," where she embraced an elegant all-white look that felt like a modern take on bridal dressing. Styled by longtime collaborator Law Roach, Zendaya's outfit combined classic tailoring with a playful twist, proving once again why she remains one of Hollywood's most watched style icons.

Zendaya stuns in all-white Stella McCartney skirt suit for 'The Drama' promotions

For the appearance,Zendayawore a Stella McCartney Fall/Winter 2026 ready-to-wear skirt suit. The monochromatic ensemble featured a sleek long-sleeve top paired with a matching knee-length pencil skirt, creating a streamlined silhouette that felt both polished and contemporary. The structured top included strong shoulders and a slightly boxy shape, while a coordinating belt cinched the waist to add definition and balance to the look.

One of the most striking details of the outfit appeared at the waistline, where the design opened slightly over the hips before finishing with a rich chocolate brown fur trim that wrapped around the midsection. The unexpected accent added contrast to the otherwise minimalist white ensemble, transforming the tailored set into something far more fashion-forward.

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Zendaya completed the look with sharp white pointed-toe heels, reinforcing the clean, monochrome palette. Her accessories remained minimal. She wore sparkling diamond earrings that added just the right amount of shine without distracting from the outfit. Moreover, her beauty look leaned into understated glamour. Zendaya wore her hair in a short, softly waved bob with a deep side part, channeling a retro aesthetic that complemented the tailoring of the ensemble.

The Stella McCartney look highlights the "Dune" actor's ability to elevate classic silhouettes into memorable fashion moments. With the press tour underway, it's clear Zendaya is once again setting the tone for standout fashion moments.

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