Jimmy Kimmel's Return, Trump's Disputed Claims, Doja's Album Cover

Jimmy Kimmel Returns to ABC After Brief Suspension

Jimmy Kimmel has returned to his late-night talk show after he was briefly suspended for comments he made about the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. The suspension, issued by Disney, which owns the network, came after the company deemed some of his remarks "ill-timed and thus insensitive." After a series of "thoughtful conversations" with the host, Disney announced its decision to reinstate the show just days after it was preempted.

The abrupt suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! sparked a nationwide debate over free speech and was met with widespread protest. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), various writers and actors guilds, and hundreds of Hollywood creatives rallied behind Kimmel. A letter of support was signed by numerous celebrities, including Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Meryl Streep, and Robert De Niro, who called the suspension a "dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation." Despite his reinstatement, Sinclair, the largest ABC affiliate group in the U.S., announced it would replace the return of the show with local news programming on its regional stations.

Doja Cat Unveils ‘Vie’ Album Cover

Doja Cat has unveiled the official artwork for her upcoming album, Vie, which is set to be released this Friday. The cover depicts the artist in a white, flowing dress, suspended in a tree by a parachute. The striking image has drawn some criticism from her fanbase, to which Doja Cat responded on social media. She stated, “You can't make me feel bad for a cover that has visceral meaning. The greatest armor is love and integrity. I forgive your harsh criticism but for me I won yet again for following my heart. If i was you, i wouldn't.”

The album marks a return to pop music for Doja Cat, following the rap sounds of her previous records, Scarlett and SCARLETT2CLAUDE. The project features production from Jack Antonoff and George Daniel. Doja has been promoting the album through a series of "CLUB VIE" nights across the globe, which have included surprising fans by appearing in unexpected locations like telephone boxes.

ICYMI:

• The GRAMMY voting ballot will list entries in randomized order instead of alphabetically for the first time.

• ZAYN has announced a mini residency taking place at Dolby Live in Las Vegas, it takes place from January 20 through January 31.

Trump Makes Disputed Claim About Tylenol and Autism

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that doctors will soon be advised against prescribing the pain reliever Tylenol to pregnant women, claiming a disputed link between the drug and autism. The President said on Monday that taking Tylenol, which is known as paracetamol elsewhere, "is no good" and that pregnant women should only take it in cases of extreme fever.

Medical experts and organizations have strongly pushed back against the President's claims, calling his comments dangerous. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists disputed the link, stating that the claim "is not backed by the full body of scientific evidence and dangerously simplifies the many and complex causes of neurologic challenges in children." The organization added that past studies have shown "no clear evidence" of a direct relationship between the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and developmental issues.

POP FACT: On this day in 2020, David Attenborough broke Jennifer Aniston’s record as the fastest person to reach 1 million followers on Instagram.

Ariana Grande Hints at Glinda’s Shady Side in Wicked Sequel

Ariana Grande has revealed some key insight into the dynamic between Glinda and Dorothy in the upcoming Wicked sequel, Wicked: For Good. In a recent interview, Grande, who plays Glinda, shared that she leaned into her character’s "little bit of shadiness" toward Dorothy. Grande pointed out that Glinda could have simply told Dorothy to take the "Emerald City train", but instead gave her the much more arduous advice to "follow the yellow brick road." Grande explained that she approached the role with the idea that Glinda often has "an eye roll for Dorothy."

ICYMI:

• Coachella 2026 has officially sold out. 

• JADE has revealed her holy grail pop albums, citing Britney Spears’ “Blackout”, Lady Gaga’s “CHROMATICA”, and Madonna’s “Ray Of Light” as her top 3.

• Catfish: The TV Show has been cancelled by MTV after 9 seasons.

• Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 Men’s Ballon d'Or. Aitana Bonmati won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for a third consecutive year.

• Ice Spice has announced her new single, ‘Baddie Baddie,’ set for release on Friday.

• Ariana Grande has unveiled R.E.M Beauty’s collaboration with WICKED.

— Katie Macbeth

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