Lilith Fair Premiere Performances Canceled Over Kimmel Suspension

Musical performances were canceled at the Los Angeles premiere of the ABC/Disney-distributed documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery — The Untold Story after ABC/Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live. Singer Sarah McLachlan announced she and other artists would stand in solidarity in support of free speech and warned of what she described as the 'muzzling' and erosion of rights. Scheduled surprise performances by McLachlan and Jewel and expected appearances by Olivia Rodrigo and Mya were canceled, the red carpet was called off, and the screening proceeded with a reception where the audience gave a standing ovation. The cancellations fed into a broader backlash over Disney’s pause of Kimmel — which followed his remarks tied to the Charlie Kirk shooting — including an ACLU-backed letter signed by hundreds of entertainment figures. Disney and Hulu have faced mixed reactions, and Kimmel is reported to be set to return to the air with Glen Powell and Sarah McLachlan as his first guests.