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FX’s The Lowdown reintroduces viewers to Ethan Hawke in a brand-new light. The movie star has had a busy year, with The Black Phone 2 and Blue Moon also set to premiere this season. In The Lowdown, he plays a fictionalized version of late journalist Lee Roy Chapman and stumbles into chaos while unpacking the truth behind a Tulsa-based mystery. The dark comedy series was created by Sterlin Harjo.

Below, Hollywood Life has all the details you need to know about the release date, ensemble cast and more on The Lowdown.

What Is The Lowdown About?

Set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, writer and self-proclaimed “truthstorian” Lee Raybon (loosely based on Chapman), investigates a local murder and learns how risky uncovering the truth really is.

According to FX’s official description of the series, “powerful forces want to prevent Lee from learning anything more” about the mystery in Tulsa.

“When the publication of Lee’s latest exposé – a deep dive into the powerful Washberg family – is immediately followed by the suspicious suicide of Dale Washberg, the black sheep of the family, Lee knows he’s stumbled onto something big,” the description reads. “Following a trail of breadcrumbs Dale has left behind, urging someone to dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding his death, Lee does just that. What Lee finds is that Betty Jo, the grieving widow, seems to be more interested in her brother-in-law Donald Washberg, a gubernatorial candidate, than in her dearly departed. And powerful forces want to prevent Lee from learning anything more.”

Who Is in The Lowdown Cast?

In addition to executive producer and star Ethan, who plays Lee Raybon, the rest of the cast features Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Francis, Kaniehtiio Horn as Samantha, Tim Blake Nelson as Dale Washberg, Jeanne Tripplehorn as Betty Jo, Kyle MacLachlan as Donald Washberg and Keith David as Marty.

Peter Dinklage also appears in the show, though details about his character haven’t been made public.

At the official season 1 premiere of The Lowdown, Ethan explained how relevant the show is today during an interview with Hollywood Life .

“At the moment we’re actually coming out [with this show], truth in journalism and courage that it takes for individuals to care about the truth, to tell the truth, despite great pressures from affluent people to just shut up … the story, while always interesting, is now acutely relevant,” the Sinister star pointed out. “Because journalism is under attack, and it’s really upsetting to all of us, but we don’t know what to do about it. But the only thing to do about it is [to] not stop telling the truth.”

How to Watch The Lowdown: Streaming & Cable Options

Episodes of The Lowdown will air on FX and will stream the following day on Hulu or Disney+ with Hulu. The show is set to premiere on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

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Jimmy Fallon & More – Hollywood Life
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While some conservative figures supported ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the comedian’s fellow late-night hosts and famous friends condemned the Walt Disney Company’s decision to shelve Jimmy Kimmel and his staff “indefinitely.” Though he hasn’t been fired, the threat still looms as the public awaits his response on the matter.

Below, Hollywood Life has compiled how fellow late-night comedians and celebrities reacted to Kimmel’s suspension.

Bill Maher

Calling Kimmel his “compatriot,” Maher disagreed with the ABC comedian’s “MAGA crowd comment” but defended his right to free speech.

“Well, I guess you all heard Jimmy Kimmel, my friend, my compatriot,” Maher began. “He’s been canned by ABC for comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s assassin. … 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. That was always a great part of it for me when I got my ass canned over there.”

Jimmy Fallon

“The big story is that Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC after pressure from the FCC, leaving everyone thinking, ‘WTF?’” Jimmy Fallon joked at the start of his monologue, before taking a more serious turn. “To be honest with you all, I don’t know what’s going on, and no one does. But I do know Jimmy Kimmel, and he’s a decent, funny and loving guy, and I hope he comes back.”

Fallon then incorporated a “Big Brother”-esque voice to censor anything he said against Donald Trump.

Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert, whose show was canceled by CBS in July 2025, did not hold back from condemning ABC during his monologue.

“Welcome, one and all, to The Late Show. I’m your host Stephen Colbert, but tonight, we are all Jimmy Kimmel,” Colbert began, calling out ABC for “blatant censorship …. with an autocrat, you cannot give an inch, and if ABC thinks this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive.”

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart made a surprise Thursday evening appearance on The Daily Show to poke fun at the fear of censorship.

“We have another fun, hilarious, Administration-compliant show!” Jon said while pretending to be frightened. His hyperbolized compliments about Trump included calling the latter “father,” for example.

Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes, who was supposed to be Kimmel’s guest before the show got suspended, took to social media to share her reaction.

“I was supposed to go over and have a chat with my friend Jimmy Kimmel on his show, but as you have heard by now, the Jimmy Kimmel show has been pulled indefinitely, abruptly, because of complaints from the Trump administration,” Sykes said in an Instagram video. “So, let’s see, he didn’t end the Ukraine war or solve Gaza within his first week but he did end freedom of speech within his first year. Hey, for those of you who pray, now’s the time to do it. Love you, Jimmy.”

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'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Ratings: Were They Low in Recent Years?
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Were They Low in Recent Years? – Hollywood Life

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Late-night TV shows have collectively seen declining viewership over the years. Amid Jimmy Kimmel‘s suspension from on-air broadcasts, Donald Trump claimed the comedian has had “bad” ratings for years. So, is it true? Here, we have a breakdown of Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘s ratings over the past 10 years.

Was Jimmy Kimmel Fired by ABC?

No, Kimmel has not been fired. The network suspended him “indefinitely” after his comments about Charlie Kirk‘s suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, angered right-wing viewers as well as the FCC.

Days after Kimmel sent his condolences to the Kirk family and condemned political violence, he said on his show’s September 15, 2025, episode, “The MAGA Gang (is) 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. In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving.”

FCC boss Brendan Carr went on Benny Johnson’s show to discuss the “very, very serious issue … for Disney,” noting, “We can do this the easy way or the hard way.”

“There’s calls for Kimmel to be fired,” Carr continued. “I think you could certainly see a path forward for suspension over this.”

Jimmy Kimmel Live! has not been canceled either, despite assumptions made by various public figures.

Were Jimmy Kimmel’s Ratings Low Over the Past Few Years?

Kimmel’s ratings decreased since 2015, according to multiple outlets and Nielsen data. Ten years ago, Kimmel had an average of 2.4 million viewers. Since 2015, that viewership has gradually declined through 2025.

During the second quarter of 2025, Kimmel averaged around 220,000 adults aged 18 to 49 years old, per data from Nielsen. The show averaged 1.8 million viewers in Q1 and 1.77 million viewers during Q2, per Forbes and USTVDB.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Ratings Year by Year

In 2015, Kimmel had 2.4 million viewers, according to Nielsen data. The following is a list of Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘s ratings year after year from 2015 to 2021, according to Nielsen data, Forbes and Fox News:

  • 2015 — 2.4 million
  • 2016 — 2.2 million
  • 2017 — 2.2 million
  • 2018 — 2.1 million
  • 2019 — 1.9 million
  • 2020 — 1.8 million
  • 2021 — 1.5 million

It’s too early to determine the total viewership for Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2025.

By comparison, other late-night TV shows have also seen a decline in viewership largely due to the public’s new reliance on streaming platforms and social media.

Is Jimmy Kimmel Coming Back?

There is a chance that Kimmel could return since ABC only suspended him, but neither the Walt Disney Company nor Kimmel has publicly responded on the show’s future.

A source close to the situation told CNN, “Everyone deeply values [Kimmel] and wants him to come back. But he has to take down the temperature [with his Trump-related commentary].”

Disney’s decision to pull Kimmel’s show was not a “rash” decision, CNN further reported. The problem “had been brewing” the week of September 15, 2025, because Kimmel didn’t relent from his “MAGA gang” remarks and Kirk’s shooting.

Company executives told the comedian to “[take] down the temperature” of what would have been his September 17, 2025, monologue, a separate source told CNN. When he didn’t, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Entertainment Co-chairman Dana Walden decided to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! “in hopes of protecting Kimmel and the Disney brand from accelerating the controversy.”

Variety reported on September 19, 2025, that Kimmel’s legal team and Disney are working to reach a compromise. Still, a solid agreement has not been met at the time of publication.

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Is 'The View' Canceled? Go Behind the 2025 Rumors
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Is ‘The View’ Getting Canceled? Update on the Show’s Future – Hollywood Life

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Entertainment and news media have seen shocking shake-ups in the past year. From late 2024 into early 2025, major TV anchors and hosts abruptly exited their roles at top networks, while others were cut altogether, including Stephen Colbert. The turbulence only escalated when Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was suspended after controversial monologue comments.

With so many high-profile changes, viewers are now speculating about who could be next. One show in particular has sparked questions: will ABC’s longtime daytime staple The View be taken off the air?

Below, Hollywood Life has a full breakdown on what’s going on and whether or not The View could be canceled.

The View Current Co-Hosts

Is 'The View' Canceled? Go Behind the 2025 Rumors
Whoopi Goldberg on ‘The View’ (ABC)

Sunny Hostin, Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farrah Griffin, Ana Navarro and Sara Haines are the current co-hosts of the daytime TV show. Whoopi is the longest-running co-host of The View, having worked with the show for nearly 20 consecutive seasons.

Is The View Canceled?

No, The View has not been canceled by ABC. Rumors of a cancelation have been spreading all over social media since at least 2024, with many criticizing the show for its political segments. While all co-hosts have criticized Donald Trump and his administration, the most outspoken critic on the show is Whoopi. But Joy managed to poke the bear enough to initiate a response from the White House in July 2025. She joked that Trump is “jealous” of former President Barack Obama.

“Joy Behar is an irrelevant loser suffering from a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a White House spokesperson told multiple outlets. “It’s no surprise that The View’s ratings hit an all-time low last year. She should self-reflect on her own jealousy of President Trump’s historic popularity before her show is the next to be pulled off-air.”

The View had its highest viewership in about two years back in February 2024, according to The Wrap. At the time, Executive Producer Brian Teta told the publication that the show’s uptick in audience numbers was due, in part, to the guests they’ve invited onto the show in recent years.

“Daytime audiences turn to The View for news and politics, and this presidential election year is off to a great start,” Brian told The Wrap. “We’ve had some tremendous political guests in January including Vice President Kamala Harris, Liz Cheney and Chris Christie and just this week, we welcomed Democratic Leader Hakeem Jefferies. Politicians know that if they want to speak to an engaged audience, there’s no better place to be. There are conversations happening at this table during ‘Hot Topics,’ and with our guests during interviews that aren’t happening anywhere else on television … and we’re also having a lot of fun.”

Canceled News Shows

Toward the end of 2024 and at the start of 2025, a wide array of news shows were axed from their networks. Joy Reid‘s MSNBC show The ReidOut is reportedly being cut from the network. Previously, CBS Evening News‘ Norah O’Donnell, Today’s’s Hoda Kotb, Fox News’ Neil Cavuto and several other anchors stepped down from their positions.

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How to Get Tickets to Taylor’s Movie – Hollywood Life
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How to Get Tickets to Taylor’s Movie – Hollywood Life

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Taylor Swift is the gift that keeps on giving. With just weeks until the release of her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, the 35-year-old pop star announced a “dazzling” cinematic event for Swifties. Aptly titled The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, Taylor is offering fans the chance to see behind-the-scenes moments from the production of her music video for “The Fate of Ophelia” and more from TS12.

In a September 19, 2025, Instagram post, Taylor teased that it was “time [for her] to brush off that Eras Tour outfit or orange cardigan…”

Below, Hollywood Life has rounded up all the details you need to know about Taylor’s movie event.

When Does Taylor’s Life of a Showgirl Album Come Out?

The Life of a Showgirl album will be released on October 3, 2025. Taylor confirmed the upcoming album’s release and tracklist during her first appearance on her fiancé Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce‘s “New Heights” podcast. Weeks later, Taylor and Travis announced their engagement after two years of dating.

Release Party of a Showgirl Movie Dates

Taylor announced that The Release Party of a Showgirl will run from October 3 through October 5, 2025, only in theaters.

“I hereby invite you to a *dazzling* soirée, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl: Oct 3 – Oct 5 only in cinemas!” Taylor captioned an Instagram post on September 19, 2025. “You’ll get to see the exclusive world premiere of the music video for my new single ‘The Fate of Ophelia,’ along with never before seen behind-the-scenes footage of how we made it, cut-by-cut explanations of what inspired this music, and the brand new lyric videos from my new album The Life of a Showgirl.”

Taylor also indicated that film showtimes will vary depending on local theaters.

How to Buy Tickets for the Release Party of a Showgirl Movie

Tickets went on sale after Taylor announced the news on September 19.

“Dancing is optional but very much encouraged,” the “Karma” hitmaker wrote in her caption. “Tickets are limited and available at releasepartyofashowgirl.com”

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Who Is Gina Carano? 5 Things About ‘Mandalorian’ Alum & Disney Lawsuit – Hollywood Life
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Who Is Gina Carano? 5 Things About ‘Mandalorian’ Alum & Disney Lawsuit – Hollywood Life

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The Mandalorian alum Gina Carano was dropped by Lucasfilm and Disney in 2021 after sharing controversial posts on social media comparing the treatment of American conservatives to Jewish people in Nazi Germany. Nearly four years later, Gina, Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company settled their lawsuit in August 2025. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, but Lucasfilm released a statement on the matter.

“Ms. Carano was always well respected by her directors, co-stars, and staff, and she worked hard to perfect her craft while treating her colleagues with kindness and respect,” Lucasfilm’s statement read, per the Associated Press. “With this lawsuit concluded, we look forward to identifying opportunities to work together with Ms. Carano in the near future.”

Four years prior, Gina shared a number of controversial social media posts. In one TikTok video, she compared the state of U.S. politics to Nazi Germany. “Jews were beaten in the streets, not by Nazi soldiers but by their neighbors…even by children,” she wrote in a since-deleted video. In a separate post, Gina claimed that “history is edited, most people today don’t realize that to get to the point where Nazi soldiers could easily round up thousands of Jews, the government first made their own neighbors hate them simply for being Jews. How is that any different from hating someone for their political views?”

At the time, Lucasfilm released a statement about the actress’ release from the Star Wars show. “Gina Carano is not currently employed by Lucasfilm and there are no plans for her to be in the future. Nevertheless, her social media posts denigrating people based on their cultural and religious identities are abhorrent and unacceptable,” a statement from the studio issued to Variety read.

During a March 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gina opened up for the first time about her reaction to getting fired from her Disney+ series.

“I just laid down and cried and cried,” she recalled. “I curled into a fetal position. It’s not that I didn’t think that something like that could happen. It was that I couldn’t imagine they would put out this horrendous statement about me after working with me — the most powerful entertainment company in the world saying that about me.”

Gina also pointed out that she became “unhirable” in Hollywood following her firing. “And then it becomes OK for other people to disrespect you,” she said. “And then you’re just carrying around this disrespect, and you’re shouldering all this shame, and it affects your physicality, your mentality. You’re just kind of hopeless.”

Learn more about The Mandalorian alum below.

Gina Carano Starred in ‘The Mandalorian’

Gina played trusty sidekick and fellow bounty hunter Cara Dune in the Star Wars live-action series. Hailing from planet Alderaan, she has a unique arm tattoo that indicates she served as a shock trooper during the Galactic Civil War, as part of the Alliance to Restore the Republic and the New Republic. Cara is along for the ride with Pedro Pascal‘s “Mando” as the two attempt to protect child prodigy Grogu (a.k.a. “Baby Yoda”).

The casting came after she nearly quit Hollywood. “[Writer] Jon [Favreau] kind of just plucked me out of the desert and put me in this beautiful tropical place. And yeah, it’s hard work — sometimes 18 hour days — but I don’t care how hard this work is. I just absolutely love going to work; it gives me so much purpose,” she said of the gig to Refinery 29, confessing she wasn’t a big Star Wars fan before but is “100% in” now.

Gina Carano Appeared in ‘Deadpool’

Marvel fans may also recognize Gina as Angel Dust from Ryan Reynolds‘ Deadpool movies. Gina’s Angel Dust is pivotal in transforming Deadpool — née Wade Wilson — into a mutant with the intention of making him an assassin. In the first film, the pair confront each other during an epic battle. “My character is big, strong, and silent. She’s not got a lot to say. But I’m so happy to be a part of it,” she said of the role back in 2016 to Screen Rant. “I never knew anything about him before, but it’s been really nice to be a part of a film in such a big level to see something good happen to Ryan, because he’s genuinely one of the nicest actors I’ve ever met,” she added.

Gina Carano Was an MMA Fighter

Before getting into acting, Gina was a skilled athlete, competing in the MMA. In one of her most iconic fights, she took on Cris Cyborg in 2009 for Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg. The historic moment marked the first time two women headlined a major MMA fight, and at the time, it broke ratings records. Gina also competed in EliteXS.

Gina Carano Is From Texas

Gina was born on April 16, 1982 in Dallas, Texas. She is the daughter of Dana Joy and former NFL player Glenn Carano, who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1977 – 1983. Dana and Glenn are also parents to her two sisters, Kasey and Christi. Gina later moved to Las Vegas, NV with her family and graduated high school there.

Gina Carano Is Dating a Fellow Athlete

Gina found second chance love with Kevin Ross nearly 10 years after they first got together. Kevin, who is an American Muay Thai kickboxer and former mixed martial artist, confirmed their relationship publicly in 2015. “We’ve kept things under wraps as to not want to invite the entire world into our relationship, although I think it’s been pretty evident that we are back together,” he wrote. “For those of you that don’t know we dated for 4 years, were broken up for a decade then got back together on the 14th anniversary of the day we met…You are my inspiration, my best friend, my everything!!!” he added.

Previously, Gina dated Gina Carano Man of Steel actor Henry Cavill from 2012 to 2014.

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Who Was Brett James? Meet the Late Songwriter Who Died in Plane Crash
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About the Late Songwriter Who Died in a Plane Crash – Hollywood Life

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Brett James, best known as a songwriter on Carrie Underwood‘s Grammy-winning single “Jesus Take the Wheel,” died in a plane crash in North Carolina. He was 57. We’re remembering the late singer-songwriter’s life and career below.

Brett James Was a Songwriter & Musician

Known for his work in country music, James was an accomplished songwriter, singer and musician. Born in Columbia, Missouri, he later moved to Oklahoma and went to high school there. After attending Baylor University, James graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, which led him to temporarily pursue medical school. However, he dropped out to chase his dreams for a music career.

Brett James Went to Medical School

James’ success didn’t happen overnight. Like most struggling artists, he waited tables and went to open mic nights, but it took years until he became an acclaimed songwriter. After going after his dreams in Nashville for seven years, James returned home and re-entered medical school, according to his bio on Baylor University’s website. Upon finishing his second year, James met with the dean — who allowed him to re-enroll in the first place — to tell her he was leaving again.

“I had a list of all the songs I’d had recorded on a sheet of paper and slid it to her,” James said about his last meeting with the dean. “She ended up being a big country music fan, and she knew some of the songs. She said, ‘This is awesome. You have to go do this, but you can never come back to medical school.’”

Brett James Composed Carrie Underwood’s ‘Jesus Take the Wheel’ Hit

One of James’ most famous composition credits was for Underwood’s famous song “Jesus Take the Wheel,” which won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song. He collaborated with Underwood again by co-writing “Cowboy Casanova.”

James also co-wrote Kenny Chesney‘s “Out Last Night.”

Brett James Also Worked as a Record Producer

James began working as a record producer in 2008. He is credited with contributing to the re-release of Taylor Swift‘s debut album in addition to Jessica Simpson‘s Do You Know album.

Brett James’ Plane Crash Death: What Happened to Him

On September 18, 2025, James and two other people died after his plane crashed near an elementary school in North Carolina, near the Macon County Airport’s runway, in the afternoon. The Cirrus SR22T, which was reportedly registered under James’ name, took off from Tennessee’s John C. Tune Airport and crashed in a field in North Carolina.

The National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash.

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Is Jimmy Kimmel Coming Back? What We Know About His ABC Conversations – Hollywood Life
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Is Jimmy Kimmel Coming Back? What We Know About His ABC Conversations – Hollywood Life

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Since Jimmy Kimmel Live! was “pre-empted indefinitely” in ABC’s own words, there’s a chance the comedian’s show could return. As critics and fans clash over the Disney network’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel, some are wondering if and when he’ll come back.

Below, Hollywood Life has compiled everything we know so far about Kimmel’s potential return to ABC.

Was Jimmy Kimmel Fired by ABC?

No, Kimmel has not been fired; he’s been suspended “indefinitely.”

Why Was Jimmy Kimmel Suspended?

Kimmel was suspended for his remarks about Charlie Kirk‘s suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson. Days after Kimmel sent his condolences to the Kirk family and condemned gun violence, he said on his show’s September 15, 2025, broadcast, “The MAGA Gang (is) 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. In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving.”

During that episode, the comedian showed how Donald Trump responded to a reporter who asked how he was coping with Kirk’s death.

“I think very good, and by the way, right there — do you see all the trucks?” the president asked. “They just started construction for the new ballroom for the White House, which is something they’ve been trying to get as, you know, for about 150 years. And it’s gonna be a beauty.”

ABC affiliate Nexstar then said it would not broadcast Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the “foreseeable future” on its stations, adding that it “strongly objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the killing of Charlie Kirk and will replace the show with other programming in its ABC-affiliated markets.”

Hours before ABC pulled Kimmel off the air, Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission, criticized Kimmel’s “MAGA” comments.

“This is a very, very serious issue right now for Disney. We can do this the easy way or the hard way,” Carr said on Benny Johnson’s show. “Disney needs to see some change here, but the individual licensed stations that are taking their content, it’s time for them to step up and say this, you know, garbage to the extent that that’s what comes down the pipe in the future isn’t something that we think serves the needs of our local communities. … There’s calls for Kimmel to be fired. I think you could certainly see a path forward for suspension over this.”

The FCC threat was the final straw for Disney, according to CNN.

Is Jimmy Kimmel Coming Back?

Since Disney’s ABC said Kimmel has been “pre-empted indefinitely,” there is a chance he could return, but it’s unclear when. A source familiar with the situation told CNN, “Everyone deeply values him and wants him to come back. But he has to take down the temperature [with his Trump-related commentary].”

CNN further reported that Disney’s decision to pull Kimmel’s show was not a “rash” decision. The problem “had been brewing” the week of September 15, 2025. Kimmel didn’t relent from commenting on the “MAGA gang,” so Disney executives told him to “[take] down the temperature” of what would have been his September 17, 2025, monologue, according to a separate insider. When he didn’t, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Entertainment Co-chairman Dana Walden decided to yank the show “in hopes of protecting Kimmel and the Disney brand from accelerating the controversy,” per CNN.

What Is Jimmy Kimmel’s Salary at ABC?

Kimmel earns around $15 million per year with ABC, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

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Her Lyme Disease Battle Explained & Updates – Hollywood Life
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Frequent Vogue cover star and runway favorite Bella Hadid has become a household name in fashion, admired by top designers and millions of fans online. But behind the glamour, the 28-year-old has faced years of pain from her ongoing battle with Lyme disease. Bella first went public about her diagnosis in 2016—the same year her mom, Yolanda Hadid, revealed on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills that two of her children were dealing with the disease too.

In 2023, Bella stepped back from modeling to undergo intensive treatment and later shared a hopeful update, but health struggles have persisted. Recently, she posted a series of hospital selfies on Instagram, reigniting concern among her fans and reminding everyone how tough the journey has been.

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Keep reading to learn all about her disease, how Bella is doing today, and more.

Bella Hadid Diagnosed With Lyme Disease

Although the style icon did not go public with her health condition until 2016, she was first diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2013, per Yolanda’s official Bravo blog. In the post, the proud mother-of-three discussed how her health became an ongoing conversation on The Real Housewives franchise, but she also wrote about Bella and her son, Anwar Hadid‘s condition.

“Bella and Anwar were diagnosed at the end of 2013 and have been in extensive holistic treatment ever since,” the TV personality wrote at the time. “It’s very common for multiple family members to be affected by Lyme disease. The children and I lived on a horse ranch in Santa Barbara for 10 years and spent the majority of our time outside in nature.” Later in the post, Yolanda revealed that her daughter, then 16, had to forego her dream of becoming a professional equestrian.

“Bella had to give up her lifelong dream of having a professional riding career and a shot at the Olympics due to her severe symptoms and inability to ride,” Bella’s mom continued. “This was the biggest heartbreak of her life and an extremely sensitive subject for her. She is resilient and focused on a new direction–she’s made a name for herself in the modeling industry while she struggles with symptoms of chronic Lyme every day.”

What Is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is a vector-borne disease, meaning it is contracted by humans when bitten or stung by “blood-feeding arthropods,” according to the official CDC website. These arthropods can include mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, and affects about 30,000 people per year in the United States, per the health organization’s website. A common way to treat Lyme disease includes rounds of antibiotics or holistic therapies.

Those who suffer from Lyme disease often report being in chronic pain, having fatigue, as well as having a fever, chills, headaches, muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes. The CDC also reports that about “70 to 80 percent” of those infected can develop a rash known as Erythema migrans (EM) rash. More so, many cases of the condition can be cured with a few weeks of oral antibiotics, however, many experience Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) following treatment. PTLDS can include symptoms of pain, fatigue, and brain fog.

How Long Has Bella Hadid Been Sick?

Bella was diagnosed with Lyme disease when she was around 16 years old, meaning she has had it for about a decade of her life. Following her mother’s blog post about her and her children’s health condition, Bella was honored at the Oct. 2016 Global Lyme Alliance’s second annual “Uniting for a Lyme-Free World” gala in New York City (watch here). At the event, she gave a powerful speech about what is was like to be diagnosed with Lyme disease and have her teenage years “taken” from her.

“I know where you’re coming from, you’re not alone,” Bella told the audience and those who suffer with the illness. “My teenage years were taken from me. I was forced to start homeschooling my second year of high school, which of course I didn’t want to do because I’d rather go hang out with my friends, go to parties.” During the speech she also revealed that she had to “give up” her horseback riding career due to her treatments.

“It was my dream of my life and what I did every single day until I just stopped and realized I didn’t have the brain power to ride horses anymore, so that was the end of that,” she added. “I know what it feels like to not want to get out of bed from bone pains and exhaustion and days on end of not wanting to socialize or be around people because the anxiety and brain fog just isn’t worth it. After years of this, you begin to get used to living with the sickness, instead of getting cured and moving on with your life.”

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For the past few years, the runway queen has taken to social media to share glimpses of what it looks like to battle this disease in her day-to-day life. Bella shared a few images of her being hooked to an IV in Feb. 2021, which allowed her millions of followers to see what she goes through when she is not working. “Living with a few chronic auto immune disorders =always finding time for my IVs,” she captioned the carousel of photos.

Bella graced the cover of Vogue in Apr. 2022 and used the interview with the fashion outlet to shed light on Lyme disease and her personal health struggles. “For three years while I was working, I would wake up every morning hysterical, in tears, alone,” told the outlet at the time. “I wouldn’t show anybody that. I would go to work, cry at lunch in my little greenroom, finish my day, go to whatever random little hotel I was in for the night, cry again, wake up in the morning, and do the same thing.”

In early 2023, Bella went makeup-free and took to TikTok to share a video of her struggles with anxiety, particularly in the mornings. “Good morning you guys. I don’t know if I’ve said this before, but I have the worst morning anxiety,” she said at the start of the clip in Feb. 2023. “What I wanted to show you was how stupid I feel sometimes, when I’m laying here, and I don’t believe it,” she added of saying her morning affirmations out loud.

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Later, on Apr. 1, 2023, Bella shared another update on her health via TikTok. “The tooth in question. Arrest her,” she captioned the video. “There was a low-grade infection underneath the tooth, NEXT to the tooth I thought was suffering (she’s good) which is the one I got a root canal on a year ago. It continued to spread down, causing a low grade infection in my jaw. I have felt in my heart for months that I needed this tooth out, to heal the rest, and if not, it was going to take me out!”

She also urged her followers to be mindful of their own health. “Please listen to your bodies my friends please!!!”, Bella continued. “This made my Lyme flare up, which means the Lyme is attacking the places that are suffering ie tooth, jaw, guy, brain, spine, bones etc oh, and the entire nervous system.” She noted that she is doing “okay” and took a round of antibiotics to help her.

After announcing her break from modeling, Bella’s sister Gigi shared a photo of the two of them on her Instagram Story on June 26, 2023. “Can’t wait 4 the comebaccckkkkkk,” she wrote. Although the post got fans excited, Gigi explained that she was commenting on her sister’s health, in an August 1, 2023 Instagram Story. “Bella just finished a long and intense treatment for Lyme disease,” she wrote, and also noted that she didn’t want followers to take it as a promise that she’d be in shows next season. “I’m so proud of her and excited for her comeback whenever she feels ready.”

On Aug. 6, 2023, Bella took to Instagram to reveal the happy news that she’s “finally healthy,” and share photos of her medical forms and snapshots of her throughout her long health journey. “the little me that suffered would be so proud of grown me for not giving up on myself🫶🏼Thankful to my mommy for keeping all of my medical records, sticking by me , never leaving my side, protecting, supporting , but most of all, believing me through all of this,” she wrote in the caption.

“Living in this state, worsening with time and work while trying to make myself, my family and the people who support me, proud, had taken a toll on me in ways I can’t really explain,” she continued. “To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever. one thing I want to express to you all is that 1: I am okay and you do not have to worry, ♥️and 2:I wouldn’t change anything for the world. If I had to go through all of this again, to get here, to this exact moment I’m in right now, with all of you, finally healthy, I would do it all again. It made me who I am today.”

“The universe works in the most painful and beautiful ways but I need to say that if you are struggling- it will get better,” she added. “I promise. take a step away, stay strong, have faith in your path, walk in your truth and the clouds will start to clear up. I have so much gratitude for and perspective on life , this 100+ days of Lyme, chronic disease , co infection treatment, almost 15 years of invisible suffering, was all worth it if I’m able to, God willing, have a lifetime of spreading love from a full cup, and being able to truly be myself, For the first time ever. I tried to pick the most positive pictures I could because as painful as this experience was, the outcome was the most enlightening experience of my life filled with new friends, new visions and a new brain.”

The courageous influencer went on to thank the “patience” of the companies she’s worked for, her doctor and nurses, agents, and the rest of her supporters who checked in on her. “I’ll be back when I’m ready. I miss you all so much. I love you all so much,” she ended the post.

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When Does Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Album Come Out? Find Out – Hollywood Life
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When Does Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Album Come Out? Find Out – Hollywood Life

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Taylor Swift confirmed that TS12 is on the way! With her 12th studio album in the works, Swifties everywhere are eagerly awaiting the track list, nickname, and whether she’ll return to the stage. Meanwhile, she’s also planning to drop a new concert film, Showgirl, in theaters in October.

In a September 19, 2025, Instagram post, Taylor teased that it was “time [for her] to brush off that Eras Tour outfit or orange cardigan…”

As we get updates from the mastermind herself, Hollywood Life has gathered everything we know so far about Taylor’s new album below.

What Is Taylor Swift’s New Album Title?

Taylor’s 12th album is titled The Life of a Showgirl. She announced the name during a teaser from her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce‘s “New Heights” podcast past midnight on August 12, 2025.

When Does TS12 The Life of a Showgirl Come Out? Release Date

Taylor revealed that her next album will be out on October 3, 2025.

How to Watch the ‘New Heights’ Podcast

Jason and Kelce drop new episodes of their “New Heights” podcast on Wednesdays via YouTube. The August 13, 2025, episode was released at 7 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. PT.

In another clip from the podcast episode, Taylor was seen holding up a briefcase with her initials, T.S., on it, as Jason said, “What do we got? We got a briefcase? Mint green, with T.S. on it. What’s in it?” Taylor then replied, “This is my brand new album, The Life of a Showgirl,” as Jason cheered in excitement.

Is Taylor Swift Engaged to Travis Kelce?

Yes — Taylor and Travis confirmed their engagement on August 26, 2025, via a joint Instagram post that showed Travis proposing in a garden full of roses, with the playful caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”

Is Taylor Swift Going Back on Tour for Life of a Showgirl?

Taylor has not mentioned a tour for The Life of a Showgirl, but Swifties have faith that she’ll plan one. Besides, her last one, The Eras Tour, was a massive hit around the world, so touring for her next album is likely in the cards.

Previously, a source informed Us Weekly that Taylor told her team to “give her one year” to make a decision about touring because “a lot of it hinges on what happens over the next year with Travis.”

“She had such a great experience on Eras. She really wants to do it again,” the insider told the outlet in December 2024. “She loves being with all her fans; it inspires her. … She’s told her team to give her one year to see how things go in her personal life.”

The Life of a Showgirl Tracklist Revealed

The tracklist for The Life of a Showgirl album was unveiled by Taylor in an Instagram post right as her “New Heights” podcast appearance aired on August 13. The tracklist is as follows:

  1. “The Fate of Ophelia”
  2. “Elizabeth Taylor”
  3. “Opalite”
  4. “Father Figure”
  5. “Eldest Daughter”
  6. “Ruin the Friendship”
  7. “Actually Romantic”
  8. “Wi$h Li$t”
  9. “Wood”
  10. “CANCELLED!”
  11. “Honey”
  12. “The Life of a Showgirl (feat. Sabrina Carpenter”

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