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John Oliver used the main segment of his HBO show Sunday night addressing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. Last week, Disney suspended the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! following the ABC late-night host’s remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The dramatic move followed Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr threatening to take action against ABC affiliates in the wake …

S.F. protesters condemn Jimmy Kimmel suspension as ‘deeply destructive’ to democracy  San Francisco Chronicle Disney stars Mark Ruffalo, Pedro Pascal speak out to support Jimmy Kimmel  USA Today Sen. Rand Paul says FCC chair’s comments threatening ABC over Jimmy Kimmel were ‘absolutely inappropriate’  NBC News Senate Republican dismisses Cruz’s free speech warning about Kimmel suspension  The Hill Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo rants US will …

WASHINGTON — Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said that Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr’s comments threatening to take action against Disney’s ABC last week were “absolutely inappropriate.” Carr’s threatened to revoke broadcasting licenses from ABC after late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel made remarks about Republicans’ response to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “Brendan Carr’s got no business weighing …

ABC News Studios has canceled the red carpet at Sunday’s Los Angeles premiere of its documentary “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – The Untold Story.” “Please note this event will no longer be hosting a red carpet,” reads an email sent to members of the press early Saturday night. “We appreciate your willingness to attend and apologize for any inconvenience …

Senate Republican dismisses Cruz’s free speech warning about Kimmel suspension  The Hill What to Know About Jimmy Kimmel’s Show Being Suspended  The New York Times Analysis: Caught between Kimmel and Trump, Bob Iger faces a no-win situation  CNN FCC Chair Carr says ‘we’re not done yet’ after Jimmy Kimmel suspension by ABC  CNBC Billy Eichner: Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Is an Attack on Our Fundamental …

Tackling the thorny Jimmy Kimmel situation, the head of the National Association of Broadcasters said “government pressure on media” also happened during the Obama and Biden administrations. Weighing in after Kimmel’s suspension in a blog post that did not mention ABC, Disney or President Trump by name, NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt called this “an unprecedented time in media history” requiring …

It appears that Americans required a second and even more brutal lesson than the one delivered during Donald Trump’s first term: Democracy does not come with guarantees, and requires not just the consent of the governed but also their active participation. Its so-called institutions, among them our nation’s increasingly threadbare 18th-century Constitution, are visibly crumbling, as if eaten away from …

Cancel culture caused made a stunning comeback this week, with ABC’s decision to remove Jimmy Kimmel from his longtime late-night slot over comments made regarding the political aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The ensuing free speech debate created a new fault line in the American existence, with the primary divide emerging among conservatives. Many have pointed out that …

Donald Trump is insulting another late-night host. The 47th president slammed David Letterman on Friday after the former Late Show host made comments about Jimmy Kimmel‘s indefinite suspension from ABC. “Whatever happened to the very highly overrated David Letterman, whose ratings were never very good, either?” Trump asked on Truth social. “He looks like hell, but at least he knew …

Actors who have worked for Disney are urging people to boycott the media and entertainment giant after its ABC network suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The internet was already lighting up with users sharing screenshots of canceled subscriptions to Disney-owned streaming services or canceled vacations at Disney …