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Often, particularly colorful characters take to the various late shows to flex the full range of their unique spirit, just for funsies. Joaquin Phoenix looked to be going down that precise path on last night's 'Late Show,' actively imitating himself learning yoga, calling his more personal bits "Julio Igelasias," and just generally having a good time. Host David Letterman looked nervous, but Phoenix looked relaxed, and that might be why Phoenix's good-time appearance took a serious turn when the 'Inherent Vice' star announced his engagement on air.

Here is a brief list of things that happened during Jennifer Lawrence's appearance on 'The Late Show' last night: she sang with host David Letterman, the duo discussed tummy troubles, they chatted about bowling, they both totally biffed introducing a clip, Lawrence begged Letterman to not retire, they walked out during a live taping, and then Lawrence took over the entire show.

Although we understand that 'The Late Show' will be getting a bit of a makeover when long-time host David Letterman exits later this year, and while we're extremely excited that Stephen Colbert is taking over the post, we still have a teensy idea: maybe Bill Murray could host it? Or just appear on every single episode? Does Colbert need a sidekick? He has to, right?

Shreveport-Bossier folks were tuned in to "The Late Show with David Letterman" last night thanks to a well-known local musician made an appearance on the show. Brady Blade, Jr., owner of Shreveport's Blade Studios, played drums during a performance by John Doe of L.A. punk band X.

The late-night landscape remains in upheaval, first by David Letterman's decision to retire from the 'Late Show,' followed by Stephen Colbert's ascension to the throne, and finally heir apparent Craig Ferguson's decision to leave the 'Late Late Show.' Controversy has proven to a minimum, but Letterman still stepped up to speak out on Ferguson's departure, while CBS may not yet court a replacement

Late Show host David Letterman announced last night on his show that he would be retiring sometime in 2015 and then joked that he and Paul Schaffer could then go and get married! Late night television will not be the same without David Letterman. His famous Top 10 Lists, Stupid Human Tricks and Pet Tricks segments will come to an end along with all the other great funny stuff that he's become famo

Lady Gaga is in the nearing the end of her mini-residency at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. At the conclusion of her stay at the Roseland, it will close for good. Lady Gaga's final show is coming up on Monday, April 7th, which is sold out, and it will be streamed live online for all Little Monsters to see.

The late-night landscape will look drastically different by this time next year, now that Jimmy Fallon will take over for Jay Leno as host of 'The Tonight Show' in early 2014, but some things will at least stay the same. Extending his own 2014 contract, David Letterman has re-signed to stick with CBS' 'Late Show with David Letterman' through at least 2015.

Paris Hilton was on 'Late Night With David Letterman' on May 2 (promoting herself, as usual) when talk turned to the Lohan clan and Paris' revolving-door love life.

David Letterman pulled zero punches when forced to interview Lindsay Lohan for 'The Late Show' last night (April 9), making the starlet visibly uncomfortable at certain points. Thing is, Letterman's so affable that it was hard for her to stay mad at him.

Usually, celebrities covet a chance to appear on the ‘Late Show with David Letterman.’ It’s a great opportunity to promote their work, the host is pleasant (usually), and if it’s anything like what we’ve seen in the last few years, they’ll get to spend most of the time talking about their kids. So why did a couple of goons have to drag Bill Murray kicking and screaming to the studio for his appear

Controversial talk show host Bill O’Reilly was on ‘Letterman’ last night, and as usual it wasn’t exactly a smooth appearance.