Fahadh Faasil: Malayalam Cinema Can Experiment Wildly, But Not with Religion

Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil believes that Malayalam cinema has gained enough goodwill to experiment with unconventional themes but avoids religious subjects.

Faasil, known for his role in the film ‘Aavesham,’ discussed his movie ‘Trance,’ which attempted to expose the religious industry in Kerala but failed to resonate with audiences who prefer entertainment over harsh realities.

Despite the film’s critical acclaim, Faasil expresses reservations about addressing religion in his future projects in Kerala due to lack of public interest in such discussions.

The actor also highlights the need for entertainment in films, even those with awareness-raising themes, and acknowledges the censorship challenges faced by ‘Trance.’

Faasil emphasizes his preference to be seen as a performer rather than taken seriously outside of his acting roles.

American Idol’s Top 10 Contestants Unveiled

For over two decades, American Idol has been a platform for aspiring singers from across the United States to showcase their talent. This season is no different, with the names of the final 10 contestants being announced on Monday evening’s live broadcast on ABC. For over a decade now, Billboard has been first in line to sit down with each finalist and conduct their first in-depth interviews.

Emotions ran high on Sunday (April 19) as the top 14 performed songs by members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (the Rock Hall’s Class of 2024 was also revealed during the episode by Ryan Seacrest and Rock Hall member Lionel Richie). At the end of the two-hour episode, Jordan Anthony and Nya were eliminated from the competition.

On Monday night, the theme was Billboard No. 1 Hits, a subject first presented in season two and again in season four. The end of the episode saw the end of two more journeys, with contestants Roman Collins and Jayna Elise leaving the show.

In total, 10 contestants remain in the competition. Here’s a look at each of them, in alphabetical order:

**Jack Blocker**
* Age: 25
* Hometown: Dallas, Texas
* Musical Influences: John Prine, Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt, OutKast, Tyler the Creator, White Stripes, Green Day

**McKenna Faith Breinholt**
* Age: 25
* Hometown: Mesa, Arizona
* Musical Influences: Adele, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift

**Abi Car**
* Age: 19
* Hometown: Indio, California
* Musical Influences: Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, My Chemical Romance, Paramore

**Julia Gagnon**
* Age: 20
* Hometown: Guatemala City, Guatemala
* Musical Influences: Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo

**Triston Harper**
* Age: 15
* Hometown: McIntosh, Alabama
* Musical Influences: Johnny Cash, Charles Johnson

**Kaibrienne**
* Age: 20
* Hometown: Ogden, Utah
* Musical Influences: Katy Perry, Adele, Carrie Underwood

**Kaleb Lee**
* Age: 22
* Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
* Musical Influences: Bon Jovi, Journey, Whitesnake, Queen, Ed Sheeran

**Mia Matthews**
* Age: 18
* Hometown: Gadsden, Alabama
* Musical Influences: Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini, Kacey Musgraves

**Will Moseley**
* Age: 23
* Hometown: Hazlehurst, Georgia
* Musical Influences: Bob Seger, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Blackberry Smoke

**Emmy Russell**
* Age: 34
* Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
* Musical Influences: Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus

Hilary Duff Begs Fans to Stop Asking When Her Baby is Due

Hilary Duff is requesting that fans and followers cease inquiring about her due date in a polite message shared on Instagram Story. Duff, who is expecting her fourth child, emphasized that she understands the concern but would appreciate it if people refrain from asking. She added that she is eager to welcome the baby but that it will arrive when it is ready.

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