Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello's Late Show Dream: Three Weeks of Chaos Before Inevitable Exit?

Elvis Costello, with his trademark wit, divulges that he has been in secret discussions to serve as the bandleader for Stephen Colbert's Late Show. Costello humorously supposes he'd likely endure the show's pace for merely three weeks before facing dismissal.

Such a potential pairing of his sardonic charm with Colbert’s sharp humor would have certainly redefined the late-night landscape. Yet, in an ironic twist, the opportunity remains a tantalizing "what if" in television lore.

Elvis Costello Adds 8 Stops to 2026 Tour—Hits, Rarities, and a Bit of 2024

Elvis Costello & The Imposters, joined by longtime collaborator Charlie Sexton, extend their 2026 “Radio Soul!” tour across the UK and Europe, adding eight new dates to the initial five. London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire is now on the list, alongside shows in Brighton, Stockholm, and Oslo.

The setlist leans heavily on early material like 1977’s ‘My Aim Is True’ and 1986’s ‘Blood & Chocolate’, with nods to his 2024 anthology ‘King Of America & Other Realms’ sneaking into the mid-show interlude.

Elvis Costello Rewinds to '77 with Nostalgic Five-Disc Debut Box Set

Elvis Costello pens a nostalgic reflection as he marks the 49th anniversary of his debut, "My Aim Is True," with a five-disc box set.

In the liner notes, he reminisces about the genesis of his inaugural album, crafted like the blueprint of a storied career yet unborn.