Topic: jimmy kimmel
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Disney's Price Hike Couldn't Have Come at a Worse Time
Disney is raising prices for its Disney Plus streaming service amid a significant public relations crisis that has alienated viewers across the political spectrum. The controversy began when Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show due to political pressure, sparking backlash and a reversal that dama...
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Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Airwaves as ABC Affiliates End Boycott
Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns to Sinclair and Nexstar stations after a brief boycott triggered by a controversial joke from the host, which had led to pressure from the FCC and an initial suspension by Disney. Sinclair and Nexstar emphasized their decisions were independent and rooted in free speech...
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Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue Accelerates Broadcast TV's Decline
Sinclair and Nexstar, two major ABC affiliate owners, pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show due to a joke with contested facts, following perceived threats from the FCC chair. The FCC's power to revoke broadcast licenses, based on outdated public interest rules, remains a potent regulatory threat despite mo...
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Jimmy Kimmel Makes a Triumphant Return
The FCC's censorship attempt backfired, as Jimmy Kimmel's return broke YouTube viewership records with his monologue on the issue amassing over 19 million views. Viewership surged both online and on traditional TV, with the episode attracting nearly four times Kimmel's usual audience, averaging 6...
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Jimmy Kimmel Returns After Censorship Controversy
Jimmy Kimmel's show is returning after Disney suspended it due to his controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk's assassination, following what Disney called "thoughtful conversations." The suspension occurred amid FCC warnings and decisions by major broadcasters like Nexstar and Sinclair to drop ...
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Jimmy Kimmel Live Pulled Indefinitely After FCC Threat Over Charlie Kirk Joke
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcast licenses of stations airing Jimmy Kimmel Live, leading Disney and ABC to suspend the show after a controversial joke about Charlie Kirk's alleged murderer. Nexstar, a major station owner, quickly complied by pulling the show from its ABC af...
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Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension: A Case of Government Censorship?
ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show amid controversy over free speech, with critics pointing to political pressure and regulatory threats from government officials. FCC Chair Brendan Carr publicly warned ABC's affiliates of potential fines or license revocation, prompting major broadcasters to drop...
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Ex-Disney CEO Slams FCC's "Out-of-Control Intimidation"
Michael Eisner, former Disney CEO, criticizes the FCC for what he calls "out-of-control intimidation" following Disney's decision to put *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* on hiatus due to regulatory pressure. Eisner questioned Disney's leadership for yielding to what he described as "hollow" threats from the ...
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Disney+ Announces Another Price Increase
Disney+ is raising prices effective October 21st, increasing its ad-supported plan to $11.99 and ad-free tier to $18.99 monthly, along with adjustments to bundled offerings. This is part of a recurring pricing strategy since 2019, aimed at achieving profitability as the streaming division reporte...
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The Rise of TikTok: How It's Changing Social Media
The future of TikTok in the U.S. is stabilizing as a White House executive order has created a framework to resolve the platform's political and corporate uncertainties. A Vergecast discussion analyzed the TikTok deal, noting Oracle's Larry Ellison will have significant influence and raising conc...
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Trump Takes Aim at Microsoft's Top Lobbyist Lisa Monaco
Donald Trump has publicly called for the termination of Microsoft's head of global affairs, Lisa Monaco, claiming he revoked her security clearances and citing concerns over her access to sensitive information. The motivation for Trump's action is unclear, but it may have been prompted by a recen...
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