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Kimmel's Show to Limit Musical Guests

Move aligns with broader late night cutbacks on televised music performances

(Newser) - Jimmy Kimmel Live! is dialing back the music. Multiple sources tell the Hollywood Reporter that the ABC late-night program will now feature musical performances only twice a week, down from its usual near-nightly cadence. Meanwhile, sources tell Variety that musical performances will be cut back, though "the number is...

Kimmel to Give 'Alternative Christmas Message' in UK

US host to denounce fascism in Channel 4 broadcast

(Newser) - Jimmy Kimmel is taking a little break from late-night duties in Britain this year, where he's taking on one of the country's quirkier Christmas traditions, the New York Times reports. Channel 4 announced that the American comedian will deliver its "alternative Christmas message" on Dec. 25, using...

FCC Abandons Claim to Being Independent

Edit follows Brendan Carr's revised characterization to Senate panel

(Newser) - Chair Brendan Carr said in congressional testimony Wednesday that the Federal Communications Commission is "not formally an independent agency"—a characterization that was news to lawmakers. Soon afterward, the phrase "an independent U.S. government agency" became "a U.S. government agency" in the FCC's...

Once They Turn 100, Oscars Will Move to YouTube

Insiders say Academy Awards' longtime home ABC is secretly relieved

(Newser) - Starting in 2029, Hollywood's biggest night will be a YouTube stream, not an ABC broadcast. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has struck a multi-year deal making YouTube the exclusive global home of the Oscars from the 101st ceremony in 2029 through 2033, ending the show's...

Kimmel Celebrates Deal for 'Another No-Talent Year'

He's staying on the air until at least 2027, despite president's wishes

(Newser) - Jimmy Kimmel is keeping his late-night seat warm for at least one more year. The comedian has signed a one-year extension with Disney to continue hosting ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! into 2027, sources tell Bloomberg . His contract had been due to expire in May of next year, and President...

Colbert, Kimmel Had a Lot to Discuss on Each Other's Shows

They recounted the moments when they learned about cancellation or suspension

(Newser) - Late-night television's biggest names joined forces for a crossover event Tuesday, with Stephen Colbert joining Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Brooklyn and Kimmel appearing on The Late Show in Manhattan. The move during Kimmel's show's annual trip from Los Angeles to New York City came after both...

Nexstar Joins Sinclair in Ending Jimmy Kimmel Blackout

Companies' ABC affiliates will resume airing his show on Friday

(Newser) - Sinclair and Nexstar are letting Jimmy Kimmel back on their airwaves. The companies announced separately on Friday that they'll let the ABC affiliates they own resume airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! starting Friday, reports CNBC . The moves come days after Disney, which owns ABC, lifted its own suspension over Kimmel'...

Trump Threatens to Sue Over Kimmel's Return

He claims it's an 'illegal campaign contribution' to Democrats

(Newser) - Less than an hour before Jimmy Kimmel returned to TV on Tuesday, President Trump amped up the drama, threatening possible legal action against ABC over its decision to put the late-night host back on the air. Writing on Truth Social , Trump labeled Kimmel an extension of the Democratic National...

Joe Rogan Breaks Silence on Kimmel's Suspension

Podcaster calls out government role in late-night TV incident

(Newser) - After nearly a week of radio silence, Joe Rogan emerged from an elk-hunting trip to finally address the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show—a move reportedly prompted by pressure from the Trump administration. Speaking on his podcast Tuesday, Rogan, a vocal free-speech advocate and endorser of Trump...

Back on TV, Jimmy Kimmel Gets Emotional

Says he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing

(Newser) - Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and nearly broke down in tears, saying he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the AP reports. "I have no illusions about changing anyone's mind, but I do want...

Jimmy Kimmel's Return Gets an Even Smaller Audience

Nexstar joins Sinclair in refusing to air the late-night show on Tuesday

(Newser) - Jimmy Kimmel is back on the airwaves Tuesday night, but those airwaves are ever narrowing. As Deadline reports, Nexstar has piled on to the Sinclair list of stations that won't be airing the return of the late-night talk show, meaning that nearly a quarter of ABC affiliates will be...

Sinclair Stations Still Won't Air Jimmy Kimmel

After suspension, late-night show stays off in 30 major markets

(Newser) - Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to air Tuesday, but viewers in 30 US markets won't be able to tune in as usual, People reports. The Walt Disney Company on Monday announced the late-night program's comeback following a brief suspension that began last week, a move...

Op-Ed: Kimmel Can Do This the Easy Way or the Hard Way

With his show returning, it's no time for the host to back down, Anita Chabria writes in the Los Angeles Times

(Newser) - Whether Jimmy Kimmel's return to ABC's air represents a triumph of free speech or another warning that Americans should be afraid to express opinions out of favor with certain politicians may become clear Tuesday night. The host could step back onstage undaunted or subdued, Anita Chabria writes in...

Artists Cancel Performances at Disney Documentary Premiere

Sarah McLachlan cites 'solidarity in support of free speech' at screening of Lilith Fair documentary

(Newser) - Sarah McLachlan pulled out of a planned performance Sunday night at the premiere of Disney's new documentary on the Lilith Fair music festival. At the Los Angeles screening, the Canadian singer-songwriter said the move was to show support for free speech, USA Today reports. She said she had...

Jay Leno Weighs In on Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Leno and others defend Kimmel as free speech debate grows

(Newser) - Jay Leno has weighed in on ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! after Kimmel's recent monologue drew criticism from the Federal Communications Commission, according to the Hollywood Reporter . Speaking at Chris Wallace's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony Thursday, Leno backed Kimmel, saying, "I'm...

Cruz Warns Allies FCC Move Could Backfire

Strategy to silence Kimmel could be used against others, senator says

(Newser) - Editorials from Republican-leaning outlets including the Wall Street Journal and the Free Press have objected to the FCC chairman's push to knock Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air . GOP Sen. Ted Cruz has joined the outcry, warning allies they might come to regret their victory, the Washington Post...

Eisner Questions Disney After Kimmel Suspension

Former CEO criticizes former company's response to political pressure over Kimmel's Kirk remarks

(Newser) - It's been almost a year and a half since Michael Eisner posted anything on his X account, but this week the ex-Disney CEO broke his silent streak, criticizing his former company's leadership for its decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show on ABC, which Disney owns....

Trump Says Negative Coverage of Him Is 'Not Allowed'

President suggests networks that give him bad press should have licenses yanked

(Newser) - President Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One Thursday after his UK state visit, floated the idea of punishing television networks for what he described as overwhelmingly negative coverage of his presidency, the Guardian reports. Trump claimed major networks in the US are "97% against me"—without offering...

Carr Turns to The View, Which Stayed Silent About Kimmel

FCC chairman says he might have the show investigated over equal time rule

(Newser) - The View was about the only place on your TV dial not consumed on Thursday by the news of ABC's shutdown of Jimmy Kimmel Live! the day before. The show usually is all about robust discussions of hot topics. But this time, the ABC show skipped over the Kimmel...

Stewart Changes Schedule After Kimmel Decision

In a rare Thursday appearance, comedian to host The Daily Show

(Newser) - Jon Stewart plans to host Thursday's episode of The Daily Show, one day after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about MAGA's response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Stewart, who hosted The Daily Show from 1999 through 2015, normally hosts the...

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