Just two weeks before he hosts his final episode of CBS’ Late Show , The Hollywood Reporter cover star Stephen Colbert was the toast of the evening at THR ‘s Most Powerful People in New York Media party, presented by History Channel, at Daniel Boulud’s Daniel Thursday night in Manhattan.

Colbert hugged his colleague Gayle King shortly after both arrived. As King posed for photos on the red carpet , Colbert jumped in and joined her for a couple of playful shots. Later he posed solo, flashing some of his best male model-like stares, before he was spotted chatting with other guests near the bar and then making his way into the main party room.…