Hollywood Defends Jimmy Kimmel Amid Free Speech Controversy

In a recent turn of events, Hollywood has come together to support Jimmy Kimmel after ABC canceled his show amid threats from the Trump administration regarding free speech. Kimmel's comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparked controversy, leading to significant backlash. Additionally, the 47th Annual Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan is set to feature a performance by renowned musician Ramana Balachandran. Meanwhile, badminton star Jwala Gutta has joined Neha Dhupia's initiative, Freedom To Feed, to discuss the challenges of motherhood and her generous donation of breast milk to help infants in need. Read on for more insights into these unfolding stories.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 19, 2025, 06:01 IST

Support for Jimmy Kimmel

The entertainment industry has rallied in support of Jimmy Kimmel after the White House faced backlash for allegedly infringing on free speech. ABC decided to pull Kimmel's show on Wednesday following regulatory threats from Donald Trump's administration. This decision came after Kimmel made remarks regarding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, suggesting that Kirk's supporters were exploiting his death for political gain.

Cultural Event in Chandigarh

Ramana Balachandran

The 47th Annual Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan is set to feature a Veena performance by renowned Carnatic musician Ramana Balachandran today at 6:30 PM. The event will take place at the Strawberry Fields High School Auditorium in Sector 26, Chandigarh, and will also showcase tabla virtuoso Pt. Ram Kumar Mishra.

Jwala Gutta Advocates for Breastfeeding

Jwala Gutta

Neha Dhupia's initiative, Freedom To Feed, continues to foster important discussions surrounding motherhood and breastfeeding. Recently, the platform featured Jwala Gutta, a celebrated Indian badminton player and Commonwealth Games gold medalist, who engaged in an open dialogue about the challenges women face in managing their personal and professional lives. Gutta previously garnered attention for her generous donation of 30 liters of breast milk to support infants in need.