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Now you can listen to Spotify music, podcasts in Facebook app
NEW DELHI: Audio streaming service Spotify has teamed up with Facebook to make users listen to music and podcasts directly on the social networking app. The new feature will be available on both the iOS and Android apps of Facebook.
Under this upgrade, paid subscribers of Spotify can access full playback of music and podcasts without advertisements without leaving the Facebook app.
Facebook called the move a ”natural step” in its relationship with Spotify. In 2019, these companies had inked a deal that allowed short video clips from Spotify to be posted on Facebook stories.
Last week, Facebook had revealed that the company is planning to launch several audio products, including Clubhouse-style live audio rooms and a new offering to play podcasts.
Spotify, in a recent statement, announced that the new feature will be rolled out in 27 markets including the United States, Australia, and Canada. However, the feature to play podcasts on the Facebook app will not be available for users in India.
The Swedish audio streaming company assured that this feature will be rolled out in more markets in the coming months.
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Prime Video and Hrithik Roshan reunite for quirky heist comedy Mess
HRX Films expands pact with quirky heist comedy set for production
MUMBAI: Prime Video is doubling down on its partnership with Hrithik Roshan, announcing a new comedy film Mess that promises chaos, chuckles and a clever twist on the classic heist.
Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions, the film is being made in association with Soda Films Lab. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, Mess marks the second collaboration between the streaming platform and HRX Films after the upcoming thriller Storm.
At the heart of Mess lies an unusual premise. A group of robbers break into the home of a man with OCD, only to find themselves outmatched in a night-long standoff that flips the script on who is really in control. It is a set-up that blends tension with humour, turning a break-in into a breakdown of expectations.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok said, “A good story should surprise and entertain, and Mess does both with ease. It brings together a unique premise, memorable characters and a tone that keeps you laughing throughout.”
He added that the collaboration with HRX Films continues to grow stronger, with the new film reflecting a shared appetite for bold and original storytelling.
Hrithik Roshan said, “After Storm, Mess feels like a natural next step in our journey with Prime Video. The film captures the kind of unconventional storytelling we want to champion, with Rajesh bringing a distinctive voice to the narrative.”
Director Rajesh A Krishnan said, “The world of Mess is a mix of comedy and chaos, unusual enough to keep audiences on edge while still delivering humour. It has been a deeply collaborative and creatively fulfilling experience.”
The original screenplay comes from Paul Soter, with adaptation and dialogues by Kapil Sawant, adding another layer of craft to the film’s offbeat narrative.
As production gears up, Mess looks ready to live up to its name, serving up a delightful tangle of mayhem, mischief and movie magic for audiences in India and beyond.
