The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has ignited a wave of backlash that reached Disney’s premiere of Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery on Sunday. Musicians Sarah McLachlan and Jewel, who were scheduled to perform, withdrew in protest, framing their decision as a defense of free expression during an era of heightened political pressure.

The premiere, tied to a new Hulu and Disney+ documentary about McLachlan’s pioneering 1990s festival celebrating women in music, was already marked by controversy. Just hours before it began, Disney quietly canceled its red carpet. By the time guests arrived, the promised “surprise performances” were gone as well.

McLachlan addressed the crowd directly, saying she and Jewel could not perform in good conscience. “We’ve collectively chosen to stand in sol

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