Kimmel Slams Gun Violence Solutions Proposed by ‘Sewer Dwellers’ in NRA and GOP (Video)

The Brady organization against gun violence is calling on Hollywood writers, directors and producers to examine onscreen gun violence and depictions of gun safety, asking the creative community to sign a pledge that’s already garnered more than 200 signatures of such names as Judd Apatow, Shonda Rhimes, Damon Lindelof and Jimmy Kimmel and the writers of the Jimmy Kimmel Live!

signed a pledge promising to portray guns in a responsible way onscreen.A batch of writers, actors, producers and directors — including Jimmy Kimmel, Mark Ruffalo and Amy Schumer — have endorsed an agreement titled #ShowYourSafety for Brady United.The organization is a gun-safety lobby launched in 1981 after Jim Brady, Ronald Reagan’s White House Press Secretary, was shot by a gunman who was attempting to assassinate the former president.“Hollywood has modeled positive culture change before: Seatbelt use, smoking, teen pregnancy, marriage equality,” the company explained on its website Monday. “Now, as America’s gun violence epidemic worsens, is the time to undertake a responsibility in storytelling depicting firearms and gun safety.”Other A-listers who notarized their signature include Debbie Allen, Judd Apatow, Betsy Beers, Adam Brody, Shonda Rhimes, Adam McKay, Liz Tigelaar, Chris Van Dusen, Krista Vernoff, Julianne Moore and many more.The petition does not ask Hollywood to rid of guns and gun violence on TV and film completely, but for creatives to be “mindful” of onscreen weapons and how they are depicted.The pledge implored “America’s storytellers” to entertain audiences, but also to “acknowledge that stories have the power to effect change.”“Guns are prominently featured in TV and movies in every corner of the globe, but only America has a gun violence epidemic,” the memo went on.

Brady. Now, as America’s gun violence epidemic worsens, is the time to undertake a responsibility in storytelling depicting firearms and gun safety.”Other signatories include John Glickman, Wyck Godfrey, Grant Heslov, Simon Kinberg, Damon Lindelof, Adam McKay, Hannah Minghella, Julianne Moore, Eli Roth, Mark Ruffalo and Amy Schumer (read the full list here).The pledge includes an open letter and a three-pronged approach to #ShowYourSafety, including modeling responsible gun ownership and showing “consequences for reckless gun use.”Read the entire statement below:Like most of America, we are enraged by the recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde. Considering there have been over 250 other mass shootings so far this year, it’s an almost incomprehensible tragedy.

this,” Maher concluded with clips of more excessive gun violence in film and TV shows.You can watch Bill Maher’s entire “New Rules” in the video at the top.

Jennifer Lopez was not happy about the NFL's decision to have her share the Super Bowl LIV halftime show stage with Shakira. Lopez's frustrations with the NFL were documented in her upcoming Netflix documentary, "Halftime." "This is the worst idea in the world to have two people do the Super Bowl," Lopez told her music director, (via Sports Illustrated). "It was the worst idea in the world." The "Let's Get Loud" singer was particularly frustrated with the time constraints that came with having two headliners.

“What I don’t want to do, and I’m not being facetious, is I don’t want to emulate Trump’s abuse of the Constitution, and constitutional authority,” President Joe Biden told Jimmy Kimmel today of why he hasn’t inked an Executive Order to try to stop the murderous gun violence that America has tragically seen in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, to name a few, in recent weeks.

James Gunn wants people to stop blaming Hollywood for gun violence.

Matthew McConaughey is speaking out on the devastating massacre that happened in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas on May 24.

declared the winner of the Republican primary for the open Senate seat in Pennsylvania, and as a result will face off against Democrat John Fetterman in November. Oz’s turn to extremist right wing politics is notable if only because of the fact that he’s only famous because he was plucked from obscurity and promoted by Oprah Winfrey. So it is that while discussing this during his monologue on Monday, Jimmy Kimmel imagined what it would be like if Oprah apologized for having foisted him on the American public.“Dr.

“We feel very strongly as a league that it’s time for people to take notice,” Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said as he wore an orange “end gun violence” shirt in a press conference before game two of the NBA Finals on Sunday, “and to take part in what should be a nationwide effort to limit the gun violence that’s out there. And there are ways to limit it. There are proven laws that are waiting to be passed, whether it’s background checks or what have you.”

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are continuing their campaign against gun violence and issued a heartfelt message and photo on National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Following the tragic Texas school shooting, the Hollywood power couple took to Instagram and united for a photo in which they were both wearing orange baseball caps. MORE: Kevin Bacon supported by daughter Sosie following deaths of co-starsThe image was taken at their family home and Kevin added it to Instagram, writing: "This #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay @kyrasedgwickofficial and I wear orange for everyone who has lost a loved one to gun violence. WATCH: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's love story "Show your support this weekend by sharing your photo with #WearOrange and text the word ACT to 644-33 to join the @everytown movement."Their fans supported them as they commented: "My thoughts, prayers and support, are with everyone who has lost a loved one to gun violence, and I'm so heartbroken," and actor, Steve Guttenberg wrote: "You both are such caring and action oriented people. Kyra and Kevin thank you for making our world better every day."MORE: Sosie Bacon 'so sad' in new post following dad Kevin Bacon's tragic newsMORE: Kevin Bacon faces heartache as co-star passes away from cancerThis isn't the first time the pair have spoken out about the issue.

President Joe Biden called on Congress to ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines in an evening speech to address the wave of shooting massacres that have devastated communities across the country.

Broadcast and cable networks plan to carry President Joe Biden’s address on gun reform on Thursday evening.

Jimmy Kimmel isn’t done talking about last week’s horrific shooting in small-town Texas yet — not when former President Donald Trump, Sen. Ted Cruz and “their fellow sewer-dwellers are working overtime this week to shift the blame.”

Everytown on his upcoming North American tour to promote an end to gun violence.“Along with all of you, I have been absolutely devastated by the recent string of mass shootings in America, culminating at the latest in Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas,” the singer wrote in a statement on Twitter.End gun violence. pic.twitter.com/YNFHhmkhBG“On our North American tour, we will be partnering with Everytown who work to end gun violence, donating to support their efforst, and sharing their suggested action items,” he continued.The statement was accompanied by Everytown’s website, text campaign and other information, including the statistic that “Firearms are the #1 leading cause of death for American children and teens.”Styles’ third album “Harry’s House” launched on May 20, and tickets very recently went on sale for the North American branch of his 2022 Love on Tour.

Ellise Shafer Harry Styles has issued a statement following the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, demanding an end to gun violence.The Tuesday shooting resulted in the deaths of 19 children and two teachers, leading to calls to action on social media from politicians, civic leaders and Hollywood figures alike. Styles joined the chorus on Friday, announcing that he would be partnering with the nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety during his upcoming North American tour.“Along with all of you, I have been absolutely devastated by the recent string of mass shootings in America, culminating at the latest in Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas,” Styles’ post reads.

During a “Good Day Chicago” segment’s live filming for Fox 32 Chicago Wednesday, a man walked by the production and pointed what appeared to be a small firearm at the camera and crew.The segment, in which reporter Joanie Lum was discussing the rise in gun violence in Chicago, took place live on the air at the corner of Clark and Hubbard.In the middle of Lum’s reporting, the man came up close to the camera’s frame, pointing the gun toward the camera quickly before continuing around the street corner and skipping down the street.“Right now the police are calling this man a person of interest, accused of aggravated assault with a firearm,” said Natalie Bomke, the studio anchor who explained the situation after it happened. “If you have any information regarding who he is or where he is, please contact Chicago police.”“Our reporter and photographer were not injured,” Bomke added.

Chicago police are searching for a man who appeared to point a gun at a local TV news crew during a live shot on gun violence in the city.

was already ‘crystal clear.’”Colbert then broke out an image onscreen, designed to look like one of those motivational posters often on the wall of offices.“Well, he was just following the old adage, ‘If at first you don’t succeed, byeeee!” Colbert quipped.As he continued, the CBS “Late Show” host also addressed comments that made headlines Thursday from Georgia Republican Senate candidate Hershel Walker, who said on Fox News, “What about getting a department that can look at young men that’s looking at women, that’s looking at their social media?” as a solution to gun violence.So Colbert broke out another onscreen graphic, this time a faux logo for the department the former football star suggested be created.“Yeah, what about doing that? It’s high time to create the ‘Federal Bureau of Looking at Young Men Who Are Looking at Young Women Who Are Looking at Social Media,” Colbert joked.As the late night host continued, he also completely dismantled Texas Senator Ted Cruz’s recent comments that locked doors, or single entry and exit points would stop mass shootings.“So he just wants sensible door control,” Colbert said.