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US musicians’ union says ABC’s cancellation of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ is “state censorship”

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Media • 3 min read

US musicians’ union says ABC’s cancellation of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ is “state censorship”

Under pressure from Trump and US media regulator the FCC, Disney-owned ABC has suspended ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ over comments made on the show about the murder of Charlie Kirk. The American Federation Of Musicians, who has members affected by the suspension, says the move constitutes “state censorship”…

Chris Cooke • 18 Sep 2025

Artist News • 1 min read

50 Cent's TV company developing celebrity rap battle show for ABC

50 Cent's G-Unit Film & Television is developing 'Unrapped', a celebrity rap battle show for ABC, produced with SFO Entertainment.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Jul 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

Michael Jackson estate and Disney reach settlement in ABC documentary dispute

The Michael Jackson estate and Disney have settled their lawsuit over the ABC documentary 'The Last Days Of Michael Jackson', with terms not disclosed.…

Andy Malt • 20 Dec 2019

Business News • 1 min read

ABC round up

ABC figures for the second half of 2008 show most UK music magazines declining, with Kerrang!, NME and Q falling sharply, while Future's Metal Hammer and Classic Rock rose.…

CMU Editorial • 13 Feb 2009

Artist News • 1 min read

Disney boss says "cut off those evil filesharers"

Disney CEO Bob Iger has called on internet service providers to warn and then cut off users who download illegal content, lending global entertainment-industry backing to the record companies' campaign.…

CMU Editorial • 12 Sep 2008

Data & Reports

ABC correction

CMU corrects an earlier report, saying Uncut's circulation rose 1.2 percent year on year rather than falling, making it the only paid-for music monthly to grow.…

CMU Editorial • 18 Aug 2008

Data & Reports • 1 min read

Music press see declines in the latest ABCs

The latest ABC figures show most music magazines declining, with Kerrang! down 27.9 percent year on year and NME down 17.4 percent, while Mojo rose slightly.…

CMU Editorial • 15 Aug 2008

Deals • 1 min read

Komedia to open new music venue in Bath

The team behind Brighton venue Komedia has signed leases to convert a former Bath cinema into a live arts and music venue.…

CMU Editorial • 16 Jun 2008

Business News • 1 min read

Universal Music deny recordings lost in studio fire

Universal Music has denied online reports that thousands of original masters were lost in a fire at Universal Studios, saying its stored recordings were digitised or backed up.…

CMU Editorial • 03 Jun 2008

Gigs & Festivals

Silver Jews tour

Silver Jews have announced a spring tour promoting 'Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea', covering UK, Irish, German, French and Spanish dates through to Primavera Sound.…

CMU Editorial • 14 Mar 2008

Artist News • 2 min read

Retailers appeal to ABC over Prince promotion

The Entertainment Retailers Association has asked ABC to exclude the Mail On Sunday's free Prince CD from its circulation figures, arguing the promotion misleads advertisers.…

CMU Editorial • 13 Jul 2007

Data & Reports

Live Earth US TV ratings also disappoint

Live Earth's three-hour US broadcast on NBC averaged 2.7 million viewers, putting it last of the four major networks, behind ABC's repeat screening.…

CMU Editorial • 12 Jul 2007