US EditionABC News Studios Scraps ‘Lilith Fair’ Red Carpet Amid Jimmy Kimmel Controversy
ABC News Studios canceled premiere performances to support free speech amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, with the documentary featuring interviews from 12 original Lilith Fair artists.
- ABC News Studios canceled the red carpet and musical performances for the 'Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery' premiere on Sunday night amid controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.
- The cancellations came in the wake of Kimmel's suspension last week, which resulted from his comments regarding the killing of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, prompting significant criticism toward Disney.
- Sarah McLachlan announced that she, Jewel, and other planned performers would not take the stage, choosing to unite in defense of free speech, a decision that was met with enthusiastic applause.
- McLachlan voiced her worries about the ongoing setbacks to the rights of women, transgender, and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as growing restrictions on freedom of expression, encouraging everyone to respond with compassion and understanding to foster meaningful progress.
- The cancellations intensified public outrage and prompted calls on social media to boycott Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions in protest of the network's treatment of Kimmel.
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Sarah McLachlan Cancels Performance at New 'Lilith Fair' Doc Premiere
Sarah McLachlan took a stand for free speech while opting out of performing at the premiere of the ABC News Studios doc Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery. McLachlan, 57, and Jewel were scheduled to perform at the Los Angeles event on Sunday, September 21. According to Variety, ABC News Studios announced one day prior that there would no longer be a red carpet, noting in an email, “We appreciate your willingness to attend and apologize for any inco…
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