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Starting in 2029, the iconic Academy Awards will leave behind conventional television in favor of YouTube, signaling a monumental shift from decades spent on ABC. This innovative multi-year partnership aims to engage a worldwide, digitally-centric audience, acknowledging the evolution of viewing preferences. The Academy Awards will leave traditional television behind from 2029, after organisers confirmed…
Cricket icon Glenn McGrath has been dropped from the ABC’s Ashes commentary team due to a new commercial deal with betting firm Bet365. The broadcaster adheres to strict rules against such affiliations. This move follows a similar situation with Mitchell Johnson and occurs amidst increasing concerns about gambling’s impact on Australian sports. Australian cricket legend…
The dispute between Disney and YouTube TV escalated significantly this week when Disney publicly requested that the streaming service temporarily restore its ABC channel for subscribers ahead of the US Election Day on November 4. Disney-owned networks, including ESPN and ABC, went dark for YouTube TV subscribers last week after the companies failed to reach…
TOI correspondent from Washington: An epic battle on free speech is unfolding in America after ABC defiantly reinstated late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to his show and he immediately skewered Donald Trump, triggering the US President into another bout of fury. After spending a significant portion of his monologue expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support he…
Jimmy Kimmel returned to Jimmy Kimmel Live! after a brief suspension, apologizing for comments regarding Charlie Kirk’s murder, emphasizing it was not his intention to make light of the situation. He expressed gratitude for the support he received and defended free speech, warning against government censorship. Kimmel also thanked ABC for his reinstatement and praised…
Disney-owned ABC announced Monday that it will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show. The show had been pulled indefinitely following controversy over his remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.“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,”…
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 for…
Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has been suspended indefinitely after ABC affiliates and Nexstar Media Group objected to comments the host made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.During his Monday monologue, Kimmel addressed the political fallout following Kirk’s murder, taking aim at supporters of Donald Trump. “We had some new lows over the weekend…
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 affiliates,…
