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‘Bads of Bollywood’: Anya defends Aryan Khan amid ghost-director rumors

**Anya Singh Defends Aryan Khan Amid Ghost-Director Rumors Surrounding ‘The Bads of Bollywood’**

*By Apoorva Rastogi | Sep 24, 2025, 01:55 PM*

Actor Anya Singh, who recently starred in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, *The Bads of Bollywood*, has come forward to defend him amid swirling rumors questioning his directorial capabilities.

In an exclusive conversation with *Hindustan Times*, Singh emphasized Khan’s dedication and hard work on the project. “I feel people just want an opportunity to bring another person down,” she remarked, addressing social media claims suggesting that Khan may have employed a ghost director for the series.

**Dedication Behind the Scenes**

Singh praised Khan’s tireless commitment, revealing that his energy never wavered throughout the shooting schedule. “He has worked really hard on this project. From 7 in the morning to 11pm, his energy never dropped. You never saw him sigh. He was always smiling and so focused,” she shared.

Highlighting Khan’s vision, Singh noted that despite having the option to hire seasoned technicians, he chose to collaborate with a team of young writers and Directors of Photography (DOPs). This decision underscored his trust in emerging talent and his hands-on approach to direction.

**Secrecy Around the Climax**

In a surprising revelation, Singh disclosed that the cast was kept in the dark regarding the show’s climax until the very day of shooting. “We never read the climax. We were narrated the climax on the day of the shoot. For months, we didn’t know what it was,” she explained.

Only three senior cast members—Mona Singh, Bobby Deol, and Manoj Pahwa—along with Khan and the writers Bilal Siddiqui and Manav Chauhan, were privy to the ending ahead of time. This secrecy added an element of suspense and authenticity to the performances.

**Reception to ‘The Bads of Bollywood’**

Aryan Khan’s *The Bads of Bollywood* has been met with critical acclaim and warmly received by fans. The series boasts an ensemble cast including Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, and Sahher Bambba, with special cameos by Bollywood heavyweights such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh.

Currently streaming on Netflix, the show has generated buzz both for its fresh storytelling and the high-profile involvement of Bollywood stars.

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*Stay tuned for more updates on your favorite Bollywood projects and stars.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/anya-singh-debunks-rumors-about-aryan-khan-s-directorial-role/story

What’s so bad about Bollywood?

What, then, is Seth Rogen’s role in *The Studio* (2025, Apple TV), if not Larry, in his own unique way? Consider the sixth episode of this sensational series, where Seth, playing the beta studio boss, finds himself stuck at a party among serious doctors—none of whom can fathom the significance of movies. Yet, Seth’s character is unequivocally obsessed! This obsession resonates not just in Hollywood but Bollywood as well.

I personally try not to mix my friends between these two worlds. One group eventually grows bored through the evening. Incidentally, Shah Rukh Khan’s (SRK) production house, Red Chillies, produced a film that comes quite close to *Curb Your Enthusiasm* in tone: *Kaamyaab* (2019). It’s a sheer slice of showbiz low life, carried entirely on the superb shoulders of Sanjay Mishra, who plays a retired character actor remembered for one memorable line: “Enjoying life. Aur option kya hai!”

What about SRK’s Red Chillies series for Netflix, *The B***ds of Bollywood* (read: *Bads of Bollywood*), set in Mumbai’s movie and entertainment industry? Sure, there could be echoes of *Curb Your Enthusiasm*, even elements of *Entourage*, but it’s more so the filminess of Farah Khan (*Om Shanti Om*), blended with the edginess and empathy of Zoya Akhtar (*Luck By Chance*). This series stands tall as a fully fun, silly, and unpretentious entertainment piece that often switches and plays with genres, mostly staying within over-the-top humor.

Setting a Hindi cinema-based show is challenging. Shows often end up unbearably superficial (*Call My Agent: Bollywood*) or merely a spoof of spoofs (Emraan Hashmi’s *Showtime*). What I loved first about *Bads of Bollywood* was that it isn’t about a tragic struggler—a term reserved only for aspiring actors. Nor does it dwell on the often-boring inner workings of the movie industry, which lay viewers generally don’t care about.

As for the drama of aspiring actors facing rejection and poverty, frankly, aren’t we all tired of hearing famous folks’ sob stories about eking out a living, skipping meals, or sleeping on pavements? They were chasing a personal dream, so why should it merit any special social purpose? Or acting as if the world owes aspiring actors more than it owes a broke telemarketer?

*Bads of Bollywood* opens with its protagonist, Lakshya Lalwani, already a star—albeit a debutant, from Delhi, stepping into Mumbai’s film world, a parallel many would draw to SRK himself. He visits a single-screen theater to catch his first film, only to exit the cinema with the public tearing his clothes off—a scene straight out of Hrithik Roshan’s life.

What follows is a story about how you never really make it. The struggles continue; only the stakes differ. Life takes over. The hero and heroine (Sahher Bambba) first meet at an actors’ roundtable (think Siddhant Chaturvedi), and then again at the duty-free shop of a domestic airport. The cast includes the hero’s jobless best friend (Raghav Juyal), mother (Mona Singh), uncle (Manoj Pahwa), and girlfriend’s father (Bobby Deol). Unlike caricatures in typical comedy, all actors play their parts seriously.

*Bads* unfolds like a mainstream, retro Bollywood picture in its own right—but with Bollywood as the setting. Bollywood itself is a culture: more liberal than the rest of India, less dull than any day job, full of professional daredevils without a Plan B, brimming with internal politics and external pressures.

The commentary feels a bit like stock market tips—it’s less about what’s said and more about who’s saying it. The creator of *Bads of Bollywood* is SRK’s son, Aryan Khan, 27, co-created by Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan. This adds a unique layer of meta-humor. Take the self-referencing scene—now surely a meme—where a narcotics sleuth nab a DJ (Neville Bharucha) for smoking up; the DJ protests, “But I’m not from Bollywood!” and is let go.

Aryan generously drops the “N-word” (nepotism) while taking potshots at his own father, calling him “Dhai Ghante ka Badshah!” For a first-timer, Aryan has filmed what he knows best, making this a sort of Zoya Akhtar-ian debut. Privilege, after all, is what you make of it.

Within *Bads of Bollywood*, you see the writer-director smartly weaving in top cameos only available to a superstar’s son: Aamir Khan, Arshad Warsi, Karan Johar, Emraan Hashmi, and more, fitting them like chess pieces into a proper plot. The resources are abundant, and this young creator is set free to play with all the toys, employing them effectively for movie-screen grandeur.

Left on its own terms, *Bads of Bollywood* has as much high-octane action as an average A-grade VFX actioner. Imagine *Fast & Furious* in Mumbai! Beyond the Lamborghinis, there’s a motorbike chase on the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

Did I expect this from a supposedly low-key parody on the film fraternity? Frankly, no. I also didn’t expect the *Game of Thrones*-like twist at the end, which cleverly reveals the asterisks in the series’ unusual title.

Like many viewers, that’s the last thing I loved about *Bads of Bollywood*. It’s that good!
https://www.mid-day.com/news/opinion/article/whats-so-bad-about-bollywood-23595505

Trump Says He’s Going to Test ABC After He Was Told ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Was Canceled

**President Donald Trump Criticizes ABC Ahead of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Return**

President Donald Trump lashed out at ABC on Tuesday night ahead of the return of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, suggesting he plans to go after the network once again.

“I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. The White House was told by ABC that his show was cancelled! Something happened between then and now because his audience is GONE, and his talent was never there,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

He added, “Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny and who puts the network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE.”

Trump continued, “I think we’re going to test ABC out on this. Let’s see how we do. Last time I went after them, they gave me $16 Million Dollars. This one sounds even more lucrative. A true bunch of losers! Let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad ratings.”

The social media post came within the hour of the Tuesday night return of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* after Disney decided to end the show’s indefinite suspension after six days on Monday.

Last Wednesday, Disney made the decision to suspend production on the show “to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country.” In a statement, the Walt Disney Company said, “It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive.”

“We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” the statement added.

Trump had initially celebrated Kimmel’s suspension after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened Disney, the “House of Mouse,” implying that Disney could handle their licenses “the easy way or the hard way.”

On the day of the suspension, Trump wrote, “Great news for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel show is CANCELLED. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done. Kimmel has ZERO talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!!”

During a press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump doubled down: “Well, Jimmy Kimmel was fired because he had bad ratings more than anything else, and he said a horrible thing about a great gentleman known as Charlie Kirk, and Jimmy Kimmel is not a talented person. He had very bad ratings, and they should have fired him a long time ago. So, you know, you can call that free speech or not. He was fired for lack of talent.”

Later that day, while on Air Force One, Trump expressed frustration with media coverage, saying, “When you have a network and you have evening shows and all they do is hit Trump, that’s all they do. If you go back, I guess they haven’t had a conservative one in years or something. When you go back and take a look, all they do is hit Trump. They’re licensed. They’re not allowed to do that.”

However, some conservative pundits and commentators were less enthusiastic about Trump’s remarks. Prominent figures such as Tucker Carlson, Ben Shapiro, and Senator Ted Cruz suggested the president’s approach bordered on authoritarian overreach.

In response to these tensions, on Monday, 400 celebrities—including Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez, Pedro Pascal, Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep—signed an open letter through the ACLU warning of the dangers of encroaching on America’s freedom of speech.

Despite the show’s return, local affiliate owners Nexstar and Sinclair decided to preempt Tuesday’s new episode across their stations, continuing their blockage of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*

*Jimmy Kimmel Live!* officially returned to ABC on Tuesday night, marking the end of a brief but highly publicized suspension period.
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-says-going-test-abc-025722545.html

Ex-ESPN host Jemele Hill calls out Laura Loomer over “ghetto black b**ch” comments from far-right political activist aimed at Jasmine Crockett

Former ESPN host Jemele Hill voiced strong objections to comments made by Laura Loomer targeting a United States congresswoman.

Hill took issue with Loomer’s statements, highlighting concerns over the nature and implications of the remarks.

The exchange has drawn public attention, reflecting ongoing tensions in political discourse and media commentary.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-ex-espn-host-jemele-hill-calls-laura-loomer-ghetto-black-b-ch-comments-far-right-political-activist-aimed-jasmine-crockett

Akshay Kumar slams AI videos of him in Valmiki’s role

**Akshay Kumar Slams AI-Generated Videos Showing Him as Maharishi Valmiki**
*By Apoorva Rastogi | September 23, 2025, 02:14 PM*

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has spoken out against the circulation of artificial intelligence-generated videos that depict him in the role of Maharishi Valmiki. The actor took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify that these videos, resembling movie trailers, are entirely fake and created using AI technology.

In his statement, Kumar expressed concern over the misinformation spreading rapidly online. He wrote, “I have recently come across some AI-generated videos of a film trailer showing me in the role of Maharishi Valmiki. I want to clarify that all such videos are fake and created using AI. What’s worse, some news channels decide to pick these up as ‘news’ without even verifying if these are real or morphed.”

Kumar urged both fans and media outlets to exercise caution when consuming or sharing such content. He emphasized the importance of responsible journalism in the age of rampant AI manipulation, stating, “In today’s time, when misleading content is being produced at great speed through manipulative AI, I sincerely request media houses to verify and report only after authenticating the information.”

This incident highlights the increasing challenge posed by AI-generated content, which is making it difficult for audiences and media to distinguish genuine clips from fabricated ones.

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**On the Work Front: ‘Jolly LLB 3’ Performing Well at the Box Office**

Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar’s latest film, *Jolly LLB 3*, is currently running successfully in theaters. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the courtroom comedy released on September 19 and has been well received by audiences.

Despite a slight dip in earnings on its first Monday following a strong opening weekend, *Jolly LLB 3* has grossed over ₹59 crore in India within just four days of release, according to trade analyst Sacnilk.

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*Stay tuned for more updates on Akshay Kumar and the latest Bollywood news.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/akshay-kumar-denounces-ai-generated-videos-as-fake/story

EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump’s Late-Night ‘Kill List’ Revealed After Jimmy Kimmel Is Axed — From Jimmy Fallon to Trevor Noah

**Donald Trump’s Secret ‘Kill List’ Targets Liberal Late-Night Comedians**

*Published: September 22, 2025, 4:23 p.m. ET*

Donald Trump has reportedly drawn up a secret “kill list” of liberal late-night comedians he wants removed from the airwaves, multiple television industry sources revealed to RadarOnline.com.

The 79-year-old president is said to have circulated the list to key broadcast contacts just hours after ABC abruptly suspended *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* The network confirmed that Kimmel’s long-running show would be put on hold “indefinitely” following a series of scathing monologues, in which the 57-year-old comedian mocked conservatives over the murder of activist Charlie Kirk.

### Kimmel’s Show Returns After One Week

As of Monday, September 22, ABC announced the return of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* just one week after its unexpected suspension.

### Trump’s Social Media Celebration

Within minutes of the announcement, Trump celebrated on his social media platform Truth Social, calling Kimmel’s removal “great news for America.” He urged rival networks to dismiss other prominent critics, including Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and Trevor Noah.

One Republican media strategist with direct knowledge of Trump’s plan disclosed:
“He has privately circulated a list of names – Fallon, Colbert, Meyers, Noah, and of course Kimmel. He wants them all gone. The instruction to his allies is to lean on the networks until every one of them is silenced.”

Trump’s online post left little doubt about his intentions, stating:
“Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done. Kimmel has zero talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!!”

### The Pressure on Late-Night Comedy

The outburst followed Kimmel doubling down on jokes about Kirk’s killing during two consecutive monologues, criticizing conservatives and mocking Vice President JD Vance. Kimmel notably said:
“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.”
He also added, “Trump is fanning the flames by attacking people on the left.”

According to a senior network executive, Trump’s fury extends beyond social media rants.
“He is making calls,” the executive revealed. “There’s a pressure campaign to push these shows off the air. Trump doesn’t just want Kimmel sidelined – he’s demanding a full clear-out of the late-night field.”

### FCC Chair Backs ABC’s Decision

Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, publicly defended ABC’s decision, saying Kimmel was “suffering the consequences” of his words. However, a communications industry insider claims Carr has faced “relentless pressure” from Trump to increase regulatory scrutiny on broadcasters who employ satirical hosts critical of his administration.

### Mixed Reactions in Washington

Not everyone in Washington has welcomed the move. The SAG-AFTRA union condemned Kimmel’s suspension, warning:
“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.”

Meanwhile, White House deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich applauded the network’s actions, stating:
“Welcome to consequence culture. Companies like ABC are finally willing to do the right and reasonable thing.”

### Trump’s Longstanding Battle with Late-Night Comedy

For Trump, late-night comedy has long been a political battleground. Fallon has remained a target since their infamous 2016 interview, while Meyers frequently skewers the president in his *Closer Look* segments. Colbert has been informed by CBS that his show will end this season—a decision critics believe was influenced by his sharp anti-Trump stance.

Noah stepped away from *The Daily Show* in 2022, but insiders say Trump still fumes over his legacy.
“He sees these shows as the last standing megaphones of the liberal elite,” said a longtime Trump adviser. “And he won’t rest until every one of them is off the air.”
https://radaronline.com/p/donald-trump-late-night-kill-list-jimmy-kimmel-axed-jimmy-fallon-trevor-noah/

EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump’s Late-Night ‘Kill List’ Revealed After Jimmy Kimmel Is Axed — From Jimmy Fallon to Trevor Noah

**Donald Trump Draws Up Secret ‘Kill List’ Targeting Liberal Late-Night Comedians**

*Published: September 22, 2025, 4:23 p.m. ET*

Donald Trump has reportedly compiled a secret “kill list” of liberal late-night comedians he wants taken off the air, multiple television industry sources have told RadarOnline.com. The 79-year-old president is said to have issued the list to key broadcast contacts just hours after ABC abruptly suspended *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*.

The network confirmed that Kimmel’s long-running show would be put on hold “indefinitely” following a series of scathing monologues. In these segments, the 57-year-old comic mocked conservatives over the murder of activist Charlie Kirk. However, as of Monday, September 22, ABC announced that *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* is returning one week after its unexpected cancellation.

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### Trump’s Celebration on Truth Social

Within minutes of the suspension, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to celebrate. He called Kimmel’s removal “great news for America,” urging rival networks to also sack other outspoken critics, including Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and Trevor Noah.

One Republican media strategist with direct knowledge of Trump’s plan revealed:
*”He has privately circulated a list of names – Fallon, Colbert, Meyers, Noah, and of course Kimmel. He wants them all gone. The instruction to his allies is to lean on the networks until every one of them is silenced.”*

In his online post, Trump’s intentions were clear:
*”Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done,”* he jeered.
*”Kimmel has zero talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!!”*

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### Cracking Down on Late-Night Hosts

The backlash from Trump came after Kimmel doubled down on his jokes about Kirk’s killing during two consecutive monologues.
*”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,”* Kimmel said. He also ridiculed Vice President J.D. Vance, adding,
*”Trump is fanning the flames by attacking people on the left.”*

According to a senior executive at a major network, Trump’s fury extends beyond social media outbursts:
*”He is making calls,”* the executive said.
*”There’s a pressure campaign to push these shows off the air. Trump doesn’t just want Kimmel sidelined – he’s demanding a full clear-out of the late-night field.”*

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### FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s Response

Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), publicly supported ABC’s decision, stating that Kimmel was “suffering the consequences” of his words. However, a communications industry insider claimed Carr has been under “relentless pressure” from Trump to increase regulatory scrutiny of broadcasters who employ satirical hosts critical of his administration.

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### Reactions from the Industry and Washington

Not everyone in Washington welcomed the move. The SAG-AFTRA union condemned Kimmel’s suspension, warning:
*”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.”*

Meanwhile, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich praised the network’s decision:
*”Welcome to consequence culture,”* Budowich said.
*”Companies like ABC are finally willing to do the right and reasonable thing.”*

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### The Political Battleground of Late-Night Comedy

For Trump, late-night comedy has long been a politically charged arena. Fallon has remained on his radar since their infamous 2016 interview, while Meyers frequently targets the president with his *Closer Look* segments. Colbert was recently informed by CBS that his show will end this season, a decision many critics believe was influenced by his sharp anti-Trump stance.

Though Trevor Noah stepped away from *The Daily Show* in 2022, insiders say Trump continues to fume over his legacy.

One longtime Trump adviser explained:
*”He sees these shows as the last standing megaphones of the liberal elite. And he won’t rest until every one of them is off the air.”*

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*Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.*
https://radaronline.com/p/donald-trump-late-night-kill-list-jimmy-kimmel-axed-jimmy-fallon-trevor-noah/

Bill Maher Calls Out ‘The View’ Hosts for Awkwardly Staying Silent About ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Suspension as Network Imposes Strict Rules — ‘It Won’t Kill You’

**Bill Maher Calls Out The View for Ignoring Jimmy Kimmel Drama**

*Published: September 22, 2025, 1:46 p.m. ET*

Bill Maher has criticized the ladies of *The View* for staying silent amid the recent controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

### Jimmy Kimmel Live! Pulled from Air

*Jimmy Kimmel Live!* was taken off the air following comments made by the comedian regarding the MAGA crowd’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Kimmel accused the MAGA supporters of using the tragic event for “political points,” which sparked a major backlash.

### What Did Maher Say?

On Friday, September 19, during the opening monologue of his *Real Time* show, Maher addressed *The View*’s silence on the issue.

*”I’m friendly with the ladies on The View, but they didn’t say anything about this this week. Nothing,”* Maher remarked. The 69-year-old then added sarcastically, *”You know, because it’s never been their thing to weigh in on the issues. It’s just an upbeat party show. That’s why they hired people named Joy [Behar] and Sunny [Hostin] and Whoopi [Goldberg].”*

Maher further urged co-hosts Ana Navarro, Sara Haines, and Alyssa Farah Griffin to comment, saying:
*”Girls, go out strong, OK? It won’t kill you, I promise. It’s happened to me, and I may go out after this show. We don’t know.”*

Maher’s own show, *Politically Incorrect*, was pulled off the air back in 2001 after he made controversial comments about the 9/11 hijackers.

### Whoopi Goldberg Speaks Out

On Monday, September 22, Whoopi Goldberg responded to Maher’s remarks during *The View*.

*”Did y’all really think we weren’t going to talk about Jimmy Kimmel? I mean, have you watched the show over the last 29 seasons? No one silences us,”* she said.

She explained that the hosts took a moment to see if Kimmel would address the situation first:
*”When the news broke last week about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, we took a breath to see if Jimmy was going to say anything about it first.”*

Whoopi emphasized the importance of free speech:
*”You can not like a show, and it can go off the air. Someone can say something they shouldn’t and get taken off the air. But the government cannot apply pressure to force someone to be silenced… we fight for everybody’s right to have freedom of speech because it means my speech is free, it means your speech is free.”*

### Kimmel’s “Controversial” Comments

The controversy began on September 15, when 57-year-old Kimmel discussed the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, and criticized Republicans’ responses.

Kimmel stated:
*”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.”*

These comments did not sit well with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who threatened “immediate action” against Kimmel, ABC, and Disney, accusing them of “deliberately misleading the public” by suggesting Robinson had right-wing leanings.

Following this, Kimmel’s show was pulled from the air, sparking backlash from the public, celebrities, and politicians, including former President Barack Obama and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Maher voiced his support during his monologue:
*”So Jimmy, pal, I am with you. I support you. And on the bright side, you don’t have to pretend anymore that you like Disneyland.”*

### How Can Kimmel Save His Show?

As of Monday, *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* remains off the air. However, there is a path for Kimmel to return: issuing an apology.

Sinclair Broadcast Group—the nation’s largest ABC affiliate group—has reportedly set forth demands for Kimmel to save his show. These include:

– Issuing a direct apology to the Kirk family
– Making a meaningful personal donation to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA

Turning Point USA, founded by Charlie Kirk in 2012, is a nonprofit advocating for conservative policies on high school and college campuses.

Charlie Kirk was tragically shot and killed on September 10 while hosting an event on a Utah college campus.

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*Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.*
https://radaronline.com/p/bill-maher-the-view-jimmy-kimmel-live-suspension-strict-rules-whoopi/

‘Very heavy times’: Angelina Jolie reacts to free speech decline

**”Very Heavy Times”: Angelina Jolie Reacts to Free Speech Decline**

*By Shreya Mukherjee | Sep 22, 2025, 05:30 PM*

Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie recently voiced her concerns about the current state of free speech in the United States during an appearance at Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival. Reflecting on the nation’s atmosphere, Jolie remarked, “I love my country, but at this time, I don’t recognize my country.”

Though she refrained from naming specific individuals or providing detailed context, her comments come amid growing controversy surrounding Disney and ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend the popular show *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*.

### Free Speech Concerns

Jolie elaborated on her apprehensions as both an artist and an American. She shared, “My worldview is equal, united and international. Anything anywhere that divides or limits personal expressions and freedoms from anyone, I think, is very dangerous. These are such serious times that we have to be careful not to say things casually. These are very, very heavy times we are living in together.”

Her statement underscores a widespread anxiety among creatives and public figures about limitations on free expression in increasingly polarized times.

### Discontent Among Disney Stars

The suspension of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* has sparked backlash from numerous Disney-affiliated actors and filmmakers. Mark Ruffalo, known for his role as Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), expressed his criticism on Threads, warning that Disney’s stock “will go down a lot further if they cancel” Kimmel’s show permanently.

Similarly, Pedro Pascal, star of Disney’s *Fantastic Four: First Steps* and other forthcoming projects, voiced his support for Kimmel on Instagram. Other notable figures including Tatiana Maslany and Damon Lindelof also spoke out against the suspension, emphasizing solidarity within the Hollywood community.

### Suspension Details: Why Was Kimmel Suspended?

The indefinite suspension of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* followed comments made by Kimmel regarding the aftermath of a fatal shooting involving conservative speaker Charlie Kirk. Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), publicly criticized Kimmel’s remarks, fueling a social media backlash.

In response to the controversy, ABC, a Disney-owned network, decided to suspend Kimmel’s show indefinitely, a move that has intensified the debate on free speech and media responsibility.

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As the discussion around free speech continues to evolve, Angelina Jolie’s candid reflections highlight the complexity and gravity of expressing oneself in today’s charged political environment.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/don-t-recognize-my-country-says-angelina-after-kimmel-speech-outcome/story

Department of War Puts the Pentagon Press on Notice: ‘Follow the Rules or Go Home’

**Pentagon Implements New Restrictions on Press Access and Reporting**

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced new restrictions Friday on how members of the press may operate inside the Pentagon, significantly tightening rules for access and reporting. The measures require all journalists to work through established public affairs channels, display press credentials at all times, and accept that possession of unauthorized information may result in the loss of press credentials.

The policy, laid out in a memo released Friday, follows restrictions introduced earlier this year. In May, Hegseth directed the Pentagon to impose tighter controls on press activity after a series of leaks he said endangered military operations.

The new regulations cover not only classified national security information, known as CNSI, but also controlled unclassified information, or CUI. This category includes a wide range of materials. For example, planning documents for the Army’s 250th anniversary parade in June—such as how many tanks would participate in the event viewed by President Donald Trump—were initially labeled as CUI. Under the new rules, information designated as CUI is also barred from public release.

Reporters accustomed to broad access within the Pentagon will also see limits on where they can move. In past years, credentialed journalists were permitted to walk throughout most of the building, outside of secured areas. Now, according to Pentagon officials, escorts will be required for reporters seeking access to restricted sections.

“Up until now, the press could wander all around the Pentagon with no oversight,” spokesman Sean Parnell said in May when earlier restrictions were announced. “Even outside of sensitive/classified areas. So moving forward, they’ll need an escort to access those areas. They still have access to the entire defense press office, the press secretary & my office, as well as much of the rest of the building. These are pragmatic changes to protect operational security & ultimately brings the Pentagon in line with other government buildings.”

Hegseth explained the reasoning behind the new requirements, stating, “The press does not run the Pentagon—the people do. The press is no longer allowed to roam the halls of a secure facility. Wear a badge and follow the rules or go home.”

Media outlets have raised concerns about the implications of the changes. The Washington Post described the requirement as a demand that journalists pledge not to obtain unauthorized material. NPR reported that Hegseth was requiring a new pledge for Pentagon reporters, and Politico noted that access would be limited unless journalists agreed not to publish certain information.

Pentagon officials, however, emphasized that the restrictions are focused on activities inside the building. Reporters remain free to publish information obtained through other means, but under the new policy, access to the Pentagon itself will require adherence to the rules.

The restrictions will also make it more difficult for informal exchanges to take place inside the building. Reporters will no longer be able to freely walk hallways, encounter staff, or overhear conversations. These conditions, combined with visible badge requirements and designated press areas, are expected to limit unsanctioned contact between reporters and Pentagon personnel.

Hegseth has emphasized operational security as the driving factor behind the measures. With leaks continuing to pose challenges for the Department of Defense, officials said the new rules are intended to bring the Pentagon in line with other secure federal facilities where press activity is tightly controlled.

The implementation of these restrictions marks a shift in the longstanding relationship between the Pentagon and the defense press corps, where open access has historically been viewed as part of routine coverage of the U.S. military. Now, with the new rules in effect, Pentagon reporters face tighter oversight and potential penalties for violations.
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