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Bavaria Media and Beta Film have joined forces on Mozart Mozart, a six-hour drama that reimagines the legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart through the eyes of his (real-life) sister, Maria Anna Mozart. The series, from the creators of German costume drama hit Sisi, has received a first-season commission from German public broadcaster ARD and Austria’s ORF. Set in the late 18th century, the series centers on Amadeus’s sister, Maria Anna Mozart, portrayed by Havana Joy (Love Sucks), who steps into her brother’s shoes after his dismissal from the Salzburg court threatens the family’s future. When Wolfgang, played by Eren M.…

Debbie Harry is reflecting on the pressures of image in the music industry, revealing in a new interview that undergoing cosmetic surgery “felt necessary” to maintain her career as Blondie’s frontwoman. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The singer, who celebrated her 80th birthday on July 1, opened up about her decision to have cosmetic procedures in a new interview with Vanity Fair, acknowledging the pressures of being a woman in the music industry. “It’s always been a tool for me,” Harry shared. “It’s not like I started having cosmetic surgery as…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday directed banks and other lenders not to levy any pre-payment charges on all floating-rate loans and advances, including for business purposes, availed by individuals and micro and small enterprises (MSEs).The directions will apply to all loans and advances sanctioned or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.In terms of extant guidelines, banks and NBFCs are not permitted to levy foreclosure charges/pre-payment penalties on any floating rate term-loan sanctioned to individual borrowers with or without co-obligant(s) for purposes other than business.In a circular, the Reserve Bank said the availability of easy and affordable…

The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) is set to enter a new chapter following a management buyout of festival owners the NZZ group, led by Zurich festival director Christian Jungen. The buyout, unveiled on Thursday, ends a decade-long partnership between the festival and the Swiss media group. Jungen is joined in the buyout by festival vice director Reta Guetg, Swiss entrepreneur and TV host Max Loong, long-time ZFF President Felix E. Müller, and finance expert Marek Skreta. The new owners plan to take the Zurich festival to the next level, elevating the event to the top tier of European film festivals.…

Seti loves music and singing, and she yearns for her voice to be heard. Great, you say? No problem, you say? Well, not so fast! What you need to know is that Seti lives in Iran, where it is against the law for women to perform in public. That is why Soheil Beiraghi’s fourth feature, Bidad, meaning Outcry, world premiering as the long-secret 12th movie in the Crystal Globe Competition of the 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) on July 9, would not be allowed by the censors in his home country. Seti is its protagonist, and she won’t be…

Wallows joined Jake Shane’s podcast Therapuss for a conversation covering everything from their formation and early memories to Morrissey’s surprising appearance at one of their shows and Dylan Minnette’s potential return to acting. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The American alt-rock trio—Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston—discussed everything from their teenage misadventures to the early days of their band, revealing how a Kings of Leon cover sparked their journey. “That’s why one of the first songs we ever learned, ever covered was a Kings of Leon song called ‘Molly’s Chambers,’”…

Technology giant Microsoft is firing thousands of workers, its second mass layoff in months and its largest in over two years.The Windows maker began sending out layoff notices on Wednesday that hit the company’s Xbox video game business and other divisions.Microsoft declined to say how many people would be laid off, but said that it will comprise less than 4% of the workforce it had a year ago. It said the cuts will affect multiple teams around the world, including its sales division.“We continue to implement organisational changes necessary to best position the company and teams for success in a…

Oscars 2025: Vanessa Hudgens Walks First Red Carpet Since Giving Birth to Baby With Cole TuckerVanessa Hudgens realized rather quickly that Cole Tucker was exactly who she had been looking for. In fact, as soon the High School Musical alum—who welcomed her first baby, a son whose name hasn’t been revealed, last summer—crossed paths with the baseball player, she knew that it was truly the start of something new.  “After our first weekend together, I called my sister,” she said of younger sib Stella during a previous appearance on Hoda & Jenna, “and I was like, ‘I think I just found…

You’re immersed in a Teams call when your teen barges in: “Mom, those textbooks I forgot to buy all semester? I need them today!” Just minutes later, your mom messages saying she’s almost out of her BP medicines — but navigating digital payment apps still feels overwhelming to her. And then there’s Sunita didi, who keeps the house running like clockwork — she’s out buying groceries for the week but has to call you from the checkout line because she can’t pay directly from her own phone.These small but everyday moments play out in homes across India. Whether it’s your…

It began with a moment of frustration and curiosity. In 2016, Rahul Chandalia walked into a tech exhibition in Mumbai and saw a 3D printer priced between Rs 15,000 to Rs 20 lakh. “It struck me that this technology was only accessible to big institutions and government agencies. People like us had no access. Innovation shouldn’t be so exclusive,” Chandalia recalls.That gap became the foundation for Wol3Da Mumbai-based 3D printing company co-founded by Chandalia, CEO; Pradeep Jain, CTO; Saloni Chandalia, CFO; and Swati Jain, Joint Director. The company officially launched in November 2016 to bring 3D printing to the masses,…