Olivia Rodrigo<\/a><\/strong> made headlines this weekend after reportedly pulling out of Disney\u2019s “Lilith Fair” documentary premiere at the last minute. The move, sources say, was tied to her decision to stand in solidarity with embattled late-night host Jimmy Kimmel<\/a><\/strong>. The 22-year-old “Vampire” singer had been rumored to deliver a surprise performance at the star-studded Los Angeles premiere, but according to insiders, Rodrigo bowed out in protest. The no-show came just days after Olivia Rodrigo publicly addressed the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s suspension.<\/p>\n ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n Invitations to the premiere teased \u201cspecial surprise performances,\u201d with “Lilith Fair” founder Sarah McLachlan and fellow alum Jewel slated to take the stage. But when the lights dimmed, those sets never materialized. From the stage, McLachlan seemed to acknowledge the cancellations, while also reflecting on the broader cultural moment.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a gift for all of us to see [this film], but also I\u2019ve grappled with being here tonight and around what to say about the present situation that we are all faced with,\u201d McLachlan said, per the Daily Mail<\/a>. \u201cThe stark contraction to the many advances we\u2019ve made, watching the insidious erosion of women\u2019s rights, of trans and queer rights, the muzzling of free speech.\u201d<\/p>\n McLachlan urged attendees to see music as a bridge. \u201cThough I don\u2019t begin to know what the answer is,” she added. “I believe we all need to work towards a softening, to let in the possibility of a better way.\u201d<\/p>\n Though absent in person, Rodrigo still appears briefly in the closing moments of the “Lilith Fair” documentary. In her segment, she credits the groundbreaking all-female festival with shaping her as an artist. \u201cThe ‘Lilith Fair’ artists were my north stars,\u201d Rodrigo said.<\/p>\n ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n Her cancellation comes days after she threw her support behind Jimmy Kimmel,<\/a> blasting ABC\u2019s decision to suspend the late-night host. The former Disney+ star reposted a SAG-AFTRA statement on her Instagram Stories and added her own sharp words, \u201cSo upset over this blatant censorship and abuse of power. I stand with Jimmy Kimmel and I stand for freedom of speech.\u201d<\/p>\n Her remarks quickly aligned her with a growing list of celebrities, unions, and industry leaders denouncing the suspension. SAG-AFTRA\u2019s original message stressed that democracy \u201cthrives when diverse points of view are expressed\u201d and cautioned against silencing voices in entertainment.<\/p>\n Rodrigo doubled down by amplifying David Letterman\u2019s fiery take, in which the retired host compared the move to an act of authoritarianism. \u201cYou can\u2019t go around firing somebody because you\u2019re fearful or trying to suck up to an authoritarian, a criminal, administration in the Oval Office. That\u2019s just not how this works,\u201d Letterman said during a live interview with The Atlantic.<\/a><\/p>\nOlivia Rodrigo’s Last-Minute Pullout Adds Fuel To Kimmel Firestorm<\/h2>\n
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Olivia Rodrigo Joins Celebrity Backlash Against Kimmel Suspension<\/h2>\n
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Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s Emotional Return Monologue<\/h2>\n