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Thu, April 10, 2025

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Trump's tariffs: What's the real cost to music and how come K-Pop is weathering the storm?

When cash dries up, musical luxuries such as streaming services and gig tickets are among the first to feel the bite
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Billy Idol is nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2025 alongside Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper, Oasis, OutKast and others.
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by: Moneycontrol

World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025-India all set to position itself as World leader in Global Media and Entertainment

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by: Variety

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Meta and Amazon's ad businesses could get whacked by Trump's tariffs. Here are the other media companies at risk.

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by: Fortune

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by: Sportsnaut

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by: AOL

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by: Insider

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by: Newsweek

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by: Mediaite

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by: Euronews

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by: Metro

Frankie Bridge details crippling depression after struggling to leave the house

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by: Digit

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by: Axios

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by: BBC

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by: briefly

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by: onmanorama

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by: Moneycontrol

Mohanlal responds to L2: Empuraan backlash: 'Sincerely regret any distress that may have been caused'

Empuraan on Sunday, expressing regret over the issue. He assured that the disputed scenes would be removed from the film.

by: Yahoo

Kevin Cronin Responds to REO Speedwagon Reunion Exclusion: 'Deeply Disturbed And Hurt'

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Eid 2025: Mammootty, Mahesh Babu, Nayanthara, Rashmika Mandanna and more share heartfelt wishes on the festive occasion

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by: FilmiBeat

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by: Mint

Empuraan controversy: Mother defends Prithviraj, says everyone is responsible, son did not cheat Mohanlal and producers

Mallika Sukumaran, mother of actor Prithviraj, defended her son amid controversy over 'L2: Empuraan'. She said that Prithviraj did not mislead anyone involved in the film and clarified that all key members approved the script together.

by: Firstpost

Comedian Tanmay Bhat trolls Ranveer Allahbadia over his comeback post 'India's Got Latent' row: 'That dog doesn't want to...'

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FEFKA backs Mohanlal, Prithviraj amid right-wing backlash against 'Empuraan'

The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) on Monday extended its support to the team behind 'L2: Empuraan', condemning the social media attacks.Empuraan, Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, FEFKA, Empuraan controversy,

The article from Onmanorama discusses the controversy surrounding the Malayalam film "Empuraan," directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal. The film has faced backlash from right-wing groups due to its alleged portrayal of religious themes, particularly the depiction of a character resembling Jesus Christ. FEFKA (Film Employees Federation of Kerala) has come out in support of the film, asserting that creative freedom should not be curtailed by such criticisms. They argue that the film industry should be allowed to explore diverse themes without fear of reprisal. The controversy has sparked a debate on artistic liberty versus religious sensitivities, with FEFKA emphasizing the need for a balanced approach where art is not stifled by external pressures. The film's team has not yet responded to the specific allegations but has received backing from various quarters within the film fraternity.

Read the Full Onmanorama Article at:
https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2025/03/31/fefka-backs-mohanlal-prithviraj-right-wing-backlash-empuraan.html


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