‘Jimmy Kimmel’ Suspension Hollywood Warns Free Speech is No Longer
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Hollywood is speaking out against ABC’s suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” over host Jimmy Kimmel‘s comments on the murder of CharlieKirk.
Ben Stillerwas among the first to protest the move by ABC, tweeting “This isn’t right.”
His fellow actor Rosie O’Donnell shared a photo of Kimmel on Instagram and went off on Donald Trump‘s administration. She wrote … “this is unacceptable – f**k this fascist administration and corrupt corporate executives – bowing to the orange monster – america is no more 🥲.”
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Comedian Wanda Sykes aired her thoughts via Instagram video while revealing she was supposed to be a guest on ‘Kimmel’ Wednesday night. She also took aim at the prez, saying … “Let’s see. He didn’t end the Ukraine war or solve Gaza within his first week. But he did end freedom of speech within his first year. Hey, for those of you who pray, now’s the time to do it. Love you, Jimmy.”
MSNBC’s Chris Hayes shared a similar sentiment, tweeting … “This is the most straightforward attack on free speech from state actors I’ve ever seen in my life and it’s not even close.”
“One Tree Hill” alum Sophia Bush also claimed free speech is gone, protesting … “The First Amendment doesn’t exist in America anymore. Period. Fascism is here and it’s chilling.”
Don Lemon, Henry Winkler, Halsey, Alison Brie, Christie Brinkley and so many others also spoke out on the shocking news.
Furthermore, the Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East stood by Jimmy’s side, writing in a statement … , “The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other – to disturb, even – is at the very heart of what it means to be a free people. It is not to be denied. Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice.”
They went on … “If free speech applied only to ideas we like, we needn’t have bothered to write it into the Constitution. What we have signed on to – painful as it may be at times – is the freeing agreement to disagree.”
Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) also condemned the decision to pull “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Their statement read … “Our society depends on freedom of expression. Suppression of free speech and retaliation for speaking out on significant issues of public concern run counter to the fundamental rights we all rely on.”
The message went on … “The decision to suspend airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! is the type of suppression and retaliation that endangers everyone’s freedoms.”
Protesters also let their voices be heard by hanging up posters accusing Trump of being fascist outside the studio that houses Jimmy’s show.
ICYMI, the FCC and ABC’s owner Nexstar Media Group took issue with Jimmy’s recent comments on his show about Charlie’s shooting death and indefinitely suspended his show.
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The statement in question is … “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.”
Jimmy has not spoken publicly following his show’s hiatus … but we spotted him swiftly heading to his vehicle in an L.A. garage shortly after the decision was made, and he kept a straight face.
On the other hand, Trump was far from straight-faced about the news, taking to his Truth Social platform to cheer on the decision.
Bobby Shmurda Are You Not Entertained??? Show Ends in Knockdown Brawl
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Bobby Shmurda hasn’t changed one bit … because another one of his shows ended in a brawl … and we’ve got the shocking video.
The rapper performed at MN Gold Room in Minneapolis Saturday night … when eyewitnesses say someone threw a bottle at Bobby and yelled “F*** Bobby Shmurda!”
Shmurda — never one to back down from a challenge — apparently yelled some expletives at the disrespectful fan … and even told him he’d kill the guy if he tried something like that again.
That’s when the gloves came off … when a bunch of guys rushed at Bobby and started taking swings at him.
Check it out … there’s a ton of pushing and shoving … before Bobby finally escapes the melee to the relative safety of the DJ booth.
We’re told Bobby seemed scared … and even used a chair to fend off some of his would-be attackers before cops rushed him out of the venue to his car. We’ve reached out to cops for more info … so far, no word back.
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Like we mentioned, this isn’t the first time a Shmurda show has taken a violent turn … remember, last year Bobby was performing at the Proud Cabaret nightclub in London — when a similar bout broke out between Bobby’s crew and the club promoter.
Cops weren’t called, and no one was injured … though Bobby left the scene shortly after the confrontation.
Bottom line … bring your boxing gloves to a Shmurda show … because ya never know what might go down.
Ben Affleck Shakespeare in Loveless … Reunites With Both Jennifer Exes at Son’s Play
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Ben Affleck‘s a “Daredevil” … walking a tightrope by interacting with both his famous ex-wives at his son Samuel‘s play.
The actor was spotted in Los Angeles Friday night … walking with his son and Jennifer Garner in the parking lot … while seemingly leaning in to listen to his kiddo. JG seems deep in thought here while walking on her son’s other side.
Closer to the playhouse where Samuel took the stage, Jennifer Lopez could be seen chatting animatedly with other parents and kids … though it doesn’t appear Ben went over to her at any point.
In fact, the two could be seen in one shot talking to very separate groups of people — Ben’s back to J-Lo’s convo — possibly to avoid any sort of awkward interaction.
Samuel did stop to talk to Lopez, though … after all, she still has a great relationship with Ben’s kids even though Bennifer’s officially through.
As you know … Affleck and Lopez finalized their divorce earlier this year … and, while he’s regularly seen out with his first ex-wife Garner, we haven’t seen him spending any significant time with Lopez.
Their children have remained friends — so interactions between the Affleck and Lopez kids are common — the parents just aren’t at a “friendly lunch or coffee” stage in their relationship.
Anyhoo … all the world’s a stage … and at least these two can play nice for the kids’ sake!
Russell Simmons Kimora Lee Simmons Promised I’d Never See My Kids Again If I Sue Her!!!
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Russell Simmons claims his ex-wife won’t let him see his kids … alleging she’s using them as leverage to keep him from taking legal action against her.
Here’s the deal … Kimora Lee Simmons spoke to People last week about her exes … admitting she doesn’t have a relationship with Simmons, actor Djimon Hounsou, or investment banker and convicted felon, Tim Leissner.
KLS told the outlet, “Usually I would say that I co-parent okay, but the kids are with me full-time. I’m pretty much the primary parent. It’s difficult, but I don’t know sometimes what other people are thinking. Guys are weird.”
Well, Russell clearly feels Kimora’s not giving the full story on their relationship … because he took to Instagram to vent his frustration … first by mentioning he gave her $50k a month for 20 years and calling himself her best and only friend.
He then writes, “I’m the godfather to your 3 other kids, until one day you stole my stock. I have been fighting for my kids love and my bread ever since. You threatened that if I sued you, I would never speak to my kids ever again. There are two sides to every story.”
Worth noting … Russell and Kimora’s kids don’t seem like they’re much interested in a relationship with the music star — because on Father’s Day 2023, Aoki and Ming both roasted him for never being around, and Aoki even shared tense texts she exchanged with Russell.
We’ve reached out to Kimora … so far, no word back.