Jimmy Kimmel returns with emotional monologue defending free speech

Jimmy Kimmel returns with emotional monologue defending free speech

Jimmy Kimmel is back, and in his first public words since ABC benched him, he ardently defended free speech, growing emotional throughout the opening monologue of his late-night show. Tuesday’s episode of β€œJimmy Kimmel Live!” marked the host’s return since Walt Disney Co.-owned ABC announced last week that it was suspending his show indefinitely. The…

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He’s back! Schwarzenegger aims to terminate gerrymandering once again in California

He’s back! Schwarzenegger aims to terminate gerrymandering once again in California

Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who championed the creation of an independent commission to draw California’s congressional districts, returns to state voters’ TV sets on Tuesday in a new ad opposing a November ballot measure by state Democrats to boost their party’s ranks in Congress. A committee opposing Proposition 50, which would replace districts drawn by…

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Bonta demands FCC chair ‘stop his campaign of censorship’ following Kimmel suspension

Bonta demands FCC chair ‘stop his campaign of censorship’ following Kimmel suspension

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta on Monday accused Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr of unlawfully intimidating television broadcasters into toeing a conservative line in favor of President Trump, and urged him to reverse course. In a letter to Carr, Bonta specifically cited ABC’s decision to pull β€œJimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air after Kimmel…

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Jimmy Kimmel suspension: ABC’s ‘The View’ breaks its silence

Jimmy Kimmel suspension: ABC’s ‘The View’ breaks its silence

As ABC’s indefinite suspension of β€œJimmy Kimmel Live!” enters its second week, the co-hosts of β€œThe View” are throwing their support behind the late-night host and the 1st Amendment β€” on the network’s own airwaves. In the immediate aftermath of Kimmel’s suspension over comments about MAGA and the killing of right-wing activist and podcaster Charlie…

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2026 Oscar predictions: best actress

2026 Oscar predictions: best actress

With so much uncertainty in the earliest round, consensus No. 1 picks are rare, but that’s just what Jessie Buckley of β€œHamnet” is β€” one of only two in the entire BuzzMeter poll. She has double the points of runner-up Renate Reinsve, who is just one tally ahead of Emma Stone. Saying it feels β€œinevitable”…

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Christopher Nolan elected to lead the Directors Guild of America

Christopher Nolan elected to lead the Directors Guild of America

Christopher Nolan was elected president of the Directors Guild of America on Saturday, taking over leadership of the union that represents more than 19,500 members. Nolan, 55, is among the most successful directors of his generation. His previous film, 2024’s β€œOppenheimer,” made more than $975 million worldwide and won seven Academy Awards, including best director…

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