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IIFA CELEBRATES WORLD MUSIC DAY WITH IIFA STOMP ONLINE– THE ULTIMATE VIRTUAL PARTY EXPERIENCE!
Mumbai: The International Indian Film Academy- IIFA, is hosting the biggest celebration of Indian party music with IIFA STOMP ONLINE on June 21st to celebrate World Music Day.
On World Music Day, the biggest celebration of Indian cinema, The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) is all set to not only further entertain people but also spread the message of positivity and togetherness with IIFA STOMP ONLINE – The Ultimate Virtual Party Experience on Sunday, 21 June, from 7:30 Pm – 11:30 Pm (IST). This is in continuation of IIFA’s initiative #IIFAHumSabSaathHain #IIFAStayAtHomeConcerts –the highly successful digital concert series, featuring various multi-talented Indian artists, singers and musicians LIVE, that was created to bring people across the world together and share the feeling of unity and solidarity in the fight against coronavirus, #IndiaFightsCorona.
Get front-row access to IIFA’s one-of-a-kind party experience with IIFA STOMP – the biggest Bollywood DJ music festivals that was launched in 2014 and has been hosted annually in the cities that host the world’s most awaited Indian celebration IIFA Weekend and Awards. In continuation of the digital concert series, IIFA STOMP ONLINE gets bigger and better with a fabulous culmination featuring multi-talented Indian artists, singers and musicians: Sumit Sethi, Amann Nagpal, DJ Rink, DJ Shaan Gidwani, DJ Ravi Drums, Akbar Sami and many more.
The ultimate party starter on World Music Day, ‘IIFA STOMP ONLINE’ is all set to put the ‘House’ In House Party, a chance to be part of a global fest from the comfort of the homes of IIFA fans. Tune in as ‘IIFA STOMP ONLINE will turn your living rooms into a club for the biggest & best Bollywood virtual party on Sunday, 21 June from 7:30 Pm – 11:30 Pm (IST). ‘IIFA STOMP ONLINE’ seeks to unite the world in these challenging times, and deliver the message of staying strong together to overcome this situation. So put your worries aside and get ready to rejoice, celebrate and dance the night away with fans from across the world, bringing happiness and positivity to everyone.
Speaking on the occasion, Andre Timmins, Co-Founder-Director- Wizcraft International, said, “In continuation to IIFA’s #IIFAStayAtHomeConcerts, and following its immensely positive response from audiences and fans globally, we are extremely pleased to spread the message of positivity and bring about togetherness with IIFA STOMP ONLINE for fans worldwide on World Music Day. We aim to not only entertain audiences by providing access to their favourite artists and performers in the comfort of their own homes but also represent and share the feeling of unity and solidarity, urging fans to stay at home and stay safe. What better time to celebrate Bollywood than World Music Day!”
Follow and stay tuned to IIFA social media handles for the line-up and future updates.
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Paramount set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in $81 billion deal
Shareholders back merger, combined entity could reshape streaming and studios.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… consolidation, Hollywood’s latest blockbuster might be happening off-screen. Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery have voted in favour of selling the company to Paramount in a deal valued at $81 billion rising to nearly $111 billion including debt setting the stage for one of the biggest shake-ups in modern media. The proposed merger, still subject to regulatory approvals, would bring together a vast portfolio spanning HBO Max, CNN, and franchises such as Harry Potter under the same umbrella as Paramount’s own heavyweights, including Top Gun and CBS.
At the heart of the deal is streaming scale. Executives have indicated plans to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single platform, potentially creating a stronger challenger to giants like Netflix and Amazon’s Prime Video. Current market data suggests HBO Max holds around 12 per cent of US on-demand subscriptions, compared to Paramount+’s 3 per cent, together still trailing Netflix’s 19 per cent and Disney’s combined 27 per cent via Disney+ and Hulu.
Paramount CEO David Ellison has signalled that while platforms may merge, HBO’s creative identity will remain intact, stating the brand should “stay HBO” even within a broader ecosystem.
Beyond streaming, the deal would redraw the map for film production. Combining two of Hollywood’s oldest studios Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros., the new entity aims to scale output to over 30 films annually, while maintaining a 45-day theatrical window. Warner Bros. currently commands around 21 per cent of the US box office, compared to Paramount’s 6 per cent, underscoring the strategic weight of the acquisition.
But scale comes with scrutiny. Critics warn that fewer players could mean reduced consumer choice, rising subscription costs, and potential job cuts as the combined company looks to streamline overlapping operations while managing billions in debt.
The news business, too, faces a reset. CNN would join forces at least structurally with Paramount-owned CBS, raising questions about editorial independence and positioning. The merger has already drawn political attention in the United States, particularly given perceived ties between the Ellison family and Donald Trump, though the company maintains that newsroom autonomy will be preserved.
If approved, the deal would mark another milestone in Hollywood’s consolidation wave shrinking the industry’s traditional “big six” studios to a “big four”, with Paramount joining Disney, Universal, and Sony at the top table.
In an industry built on storytelling, this merger may well become its most consequential plot twist yet.
