‘License should be taken away’: Donald Trump wants to punish TV networks over ‘negative’ coverage; calls Jimmy Kimmel ‘untalented’

[ad_1] Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that television networks that cover him “negatively” could face government punishment, even hinting that their broadcast licenses should “maybe” be taken away. His comments came after he publicly celebrated ABC’s suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.Speaking aboard Air Force One […]

‘What an autocrat’: Colbert slams Trump after Jimmy Kimmel show suspension, calls it ‘blatant censorship’

[ad_1] Stephen Colbert has launched a fierce defence of Jimmy Kimmel after ABC abruptly suspended his late-night show, accusing President Donald Trump of pushing “blatant censorship”.Opening Thursday’s edition of The Late Show, Colbert declared to a stunned New York audience: “Tonight we are all Jimmy Kimmel.” He went on: “Yesterday after threats from Trump’s FCC […]

‘Bad ratings’: Donald Trump mocks Jimmy Kimmel; calls him ‘talentless’

[ad_1] Jimmy Kimmel; Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Thursday attributed ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to poor ratings, calling it the biggest reason behind the move. “Jimmy Kimmel was fired (show taken off air) because he had bad ratings, more than anything else,” Trump said in London during a joint […]

‘Attack on free speech’: Celebs, unions rally behind Jimmy Kimmel after show taken off air; denounce ABC

[ad_1] Disney’s ABC is facing intense backlash after indefinitely pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air following comments by its host about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Also Read | Lights, camera, shut down! Who is Jimmy Kimmel? Star host’s remarks on Charlie Kirk ends his late-night show Kirk, a close ally of US […]

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ replacement: ABC to air Charlie Kirk tribute in late-night slot; broadcast set for Friday

[ad_1] Jimmy Kimmel and Charlie Kirk (AP images) Dozens of ABC affiliate stations will air a special tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night timeslot on Friday, following controversy over the comedian’s remarks about Kirk’s alleged assassin.Sinclair Broadcast Group, which operates 30 ABC affiliates, announced on Wednesday that it would air a […]

Explained: Why Jimmy Kimmel was fired by ABC; and what it says about free speech in Trump’s America | World News

[ad_1] ABC’s indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has triggered a political and cultural storm. It isn’t just about one comedian’s remarks—it’s about regulatory pressure, political leverage, and what happens when broadcast media bends under power. What triggered this On Monday, Jimmy Kimmel made remarks in his monologue about the killing of conservative activist Charlie […]

‘Great News for America’: Donald Trump mocks Jimmy Kimmel as ‘zero talent’; praises ABC for axe

[ad_1] Donald Trump and Jimmy Kimmel (AP images) US president Donald Trump on Wednesday celebrated ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel‘s show, mocking the late-night host of having “zero talent” and praising the network for “finally having the courage to do what had to be done.” In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote: “Great News […]

Jimmy Kimmel Live! pulled from ABC: Late-night show suspended indefinitely; backlash over Charlie Kirk remarks

[ad_1] Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has been pulled from ABC’s schedule after the host came under fire for remarks about the murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The network confirmed the decision on Wednesday, saying the programme would be “pre-empted indefinitely.” The move followed an announcement from Nexstar Media Group, which oversees dozens of ABC […]

‘Jimmy Kimmel moving to Italy’: Late-night host shuts down MAGA rumours; jokes about moving into Mar-a-Lago

[ad_1] Jimmy Kimmel (AP file photo) US late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday dismissed speculation that he was leaving the country. The comedian clarified that despite recently gaining Italian citizenship, he had “no intention” of moving abroad.Kimmel, during his summer break, had appeared on the Sarah Silverman Podcast and mentioned that he had obtained Italian […]

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s security trial delayed over health concerns | World News

[ad_1] Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai (AP) HONG KONG: Hong Kong postponed media mogul Jimmy Lai’s trial on Friday, awaiting a heart monitoring device — the second delay this week to the democracy campaigner’s case.The 77-year-old founder of the Apple Daily newspaper is charged with foreign collusion under Hong Kong’s national security law, which Beijing […]