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Eminem, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce): Punching downwards without fun or inspiration

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(VOR News) – Over the past decade, critics have said Eminem has been eclipsed by younger rap artists.

Marshall Mathers’ only rival is his youth. Mathers’ ID without the ego was Slim Shady, the character who inspired his 1999 breakout album The Slim Shady LP and many subsequent successes.

The brattish, boisterous “I’m Back.” stood out. The Eminem Detroit rapper used a wicked jester persona to indulge in every prohibited thought, sexist fantasy, homophobic zinger, and drug-addled boast. We’re told this behavior is considered unacceptable today. His lack of effort was not the cause.

Mathers matured through sober albums like Recovery (2009) and Revival (2017), trying to confront a childhood of neglect and abuse.

Eminem Paul Rosenberg, Shady’s manager, said he thinks “more as a character.”

This conduct was modeled by Shady. The horror-movie plotline of his 12th album cleverly circumvents this ideological development by showing Shady’s return via a time-portal from 1999, where he becomes a super-villain.

In the music video for “Houdini,” a stressed Mathers, costumed as a superhero and resembling Del-Boy from the Only Fools and Horses episode with the inflated sex dolls, tells producer Dr. Dre, “He is attempting to have us cancelled!”

It sets the tone for an Eminem album that often seems like a bet on how many Caitlyn Jenner insults Mathers can squeeze into 65 minutes. The “Houdini” clip ends with a catastrophic incident that creates “some unholy hybrid” of the youthful, insolent Shady and Mathers’ older, paunchier self (51).

If this album was meant to let Mathers indulge in his earlier, purposely insulting vocabulary while fighting his Shady character, it’s the worst of both worlds.

The Eminem Death of Slim Shady’s ham-fisted tapping of buttons and ranting about “the PC police” and “Gen Z” hunting him like a Telegraph op-ed.

It appears anything is being done to get an answer. Mathers’ critics are “mad because they can’t tame me” in “Habits,” but these old routines aren’t trendy. On “Road Rage,” Mathers, like many others who talk about a “woke mind-virus,” rambles about pronouns and that his “dick just won’t expand” around trans people. All right, pal.

A few of his songs spoof Christopher Reeve, the Superman actor who was injured in a horse-riding accident in 2004 and died over two decades ago.

This is Weird Al’s LP-length spoof of Eminem.

Even Weird Al wouldn’t settle for “Houdini,” which plays the Steve Miller Band’s “Abracadabra” riff indefinitely, sounding like an unanswered cell phone ringtone.

“Houdini” is the album’s lowest point, although the other rhythms are dull. Another tension-filled single is “Tobey”. The song is named after Spider-Man’s protagonist, Maguire. Mathers takes the mike after BabyTron and Big Sean’s stellar verses, more than three minutes later.

Mathers’ Eminem rapping has his trademark sharpness of diction, but the subject is continuously downhill, without creativity, or delight.

Mathers’ fight between his two personalities ends in murder/suicide at three-quarters, and he awakens to say, “It was all a dream.”

The last few recordings change tempo abruptly. Mathers’ tribute to his daughter Hailie, his Eminem muse in his vulnerable times, “Temporary,” features Skylar Grey’s hook. Mathers fears he may die from addiction before seeing Hailie graduate or record her first podcast, which every father fears. The final song, “Somebody Save Me,” retains the dreary, mawkish tone.

The motif from “Habits” is expanded in this gloomy climax. In this regard, Mathers equates his Shady comeback to a substance relapse.

The spoof “All You Got” again references his addiction, popularity, and Shady Eminem persona: Mathers is told, “You were nothing until you discovered me.”

“You are incapable of surpassing me/You are incapable of surpassing my intellect.” The Freudian idea is intriguing, but a better record would have expanded on it. However, that would have required sacrificing a few Eminem and Caitlyn Jenner jokes, which he could not have.

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Streaming of iBOMMA Telugu Movies Surges in Canada

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Check out the upcoming release dates for all Telugu films.

In recent years, iBOMMA Telugu Movies have emerged not only as a leader, but as one of the most important platforms for streaming Telugu movies in Canada. In the midst of the increase in the international establishment of streaming services in the western sphere.

This rapid expansion of  Telugu Movies can also be seen in the demand for regional content due to the increasing South Asian population within Canada.

The growth of the iBOMMA platform makes sense as there is a large population of Telugu speakers in Canada. The growing South Asian population in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and others has aided in the diversification of the market and similar platforms.

“Between 2013 and 2023, Indians immigrating to Canada rose from 32,828 to 139,715, an increase of 326%,” according to Forbes.

Indian enrollment at Canadian universities rose more than 5,800% in the last two decades, from 2,181 in 2000 to 128,928 in 2021, an increase of 126,747 students.

Between 2016 and 2019, Indian international students enrolled in U.S. universities dropped by 13% but increased by 182% at Canadian universities. Diplomatic issues between India and Canada have reduced Indian student visa approvals in the short term.

International student enrollment at Canadian universities rose from 62,223 in 2000 to 400,521 in 2021, increasing by 544%, according to the NFAP analysis. International student enrollment in America increased by 45% between 2000 and 2021.

Due to the increase in Telugu speaking people in Canada, streaming services for Telugu Canadians have shifted focus from entertainment to a tool to maintain their culture. With iBOMMA and its peers, they are able to stay in touch with a piece of their motherland while adapting to the realities of life in the Great White North.

Telugu cinema has started to grow in popularity outside of India, with several recent classics gradually starting to become of interest to the general populace. RRR and Kantara are among a slew of movies that are now finding success on a global stage, thus generating interest in films originating from the region.

This has in turn brought new customers onto iBOMMA Telugu Movies and introduced the platform to a whole new demographic of non Telugu – speakers.

In Canada these blockbusters have sparked some discussions and fans expressing their excitement on social media. The buzz around such films has often caused an increase in searches for options to stream the film, with iBOMMA Telugu Movies being a top.

Up Coming iBOMMA Telugu Movies for 2025

Movie Release Date
Game Changer Jan 10, 2025
Vidaamuyarchi Jan 10, 2025
Daaku Maharaaj Jan 12, 2025
Sankranthiki Vasthunnam Jan 14, 2025
Thandel Feb 07, 2025
Laila Feb 14, 2025
#K10 Feb 2025
Robinhood Feb 2025
L2E (Dub) March 27, 2025
Hari Hara Veera Mallu Part 1 March 28, 2025
VD12 March 28, 2025
JACK April 10, 2025
Ghaati April 18, 2025
Kannappa April 25, 2025
HIT 3 May 01, 2025
The Raja Saab Summer 2025
Thug Life (Dub) June 5, 2025
Kantara Chapter 1 Oct 02, 2025
#NTRNeel Jan 09, 2026
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (dub) Jan 21, 2027
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Superman 2025 Trailer Drops With Great Fanfare

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James Gunn's next film, Superman 2025, has its first teaser trailer, which dropped on Thursday

James Gunn’s next film, Superman 2025, has its first teaser trailer, which dropped on Thursday. It gives DC fans their first look at David Corenswet’s Superman, AKA Clark Kent and Lois Lane.

Before its release, DC Studios unveiled a Superman 2025 enamel pin on Monday featuring a revamped Corenswet in her superhero costume and an updated depiction of Pierce Brosnahan’s daring reporter on Wednesday.

In 2025, Superman fans will be able to enjoy Gunn’s new storytelling, a new main actor, and more character development. Many are also curious about whether Superman will face Ultraman.

The preview opens with Superman, battered and bloodied, crash-landing in a desolate, icy scene. His canine sidekick, Krypto, also known as Super Dog, rushes to his aid after he has visions of himself as Clark in the Daily Planet office and at his parents’ house.

The trailer offers few storyline details, aside from the involvement of a fire-breathing dragon and the shaved-head Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. It seems that Superman 2025 also attracts the ire of the general public; one irate citizen even beaned him on the back of the head with a throwaway cup.

After revealing his grand vision for the newly formed DCU in 2023, Gunn’s film—originally named Superman: Legacy—would serve as the prequel to a trilogy dubbed Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. The sequels will feature films centred around Supergirl, Clayface, and Swamp Thing.

Krypto Appears in Superman 2025

Despite living among other super-beings, Gunn noted that Corenswet’s Superman can stand on Earth due to his devotion and honesty.

In addition to his enormous stronghold that emerges from the ground, Superman possesses a flying dog and battles enormous creatures. The director praised Superman in his film for bringing elements from the comics and mythology that fans have been missing from the superhero franchise.

He may have done it again with Krypto, this time with a take that challenges the canine stereotype of a muscular, well-groomed hero.

More than anything else, this one appears to be a rescue operation. According to Gunn, the dog that steals the show in the trailer isn’t the greatest. You’re missing out on much of Krypto’s depth in this trailer.

According to Gunn, “it’s a movie about kindness” when asked about the film’s themes.

In the 2025 teaser for Superman, Superman only says, “Take me home,” and whispers Krypto’s name. John Williams’s iconic score from the Christopher Reeve films gets a modern update to underscore the video.

Superman 2025, the first solo film starring Superman since 2013’s Man of Steel, opens on July 11, and a lot is riding on it.

The property is the foundation for the ambitious plans of DC Studios co-chiefs Gunn and Peter Safran, who were appointed to re-invent DC by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. Their plans include an entire universe of television shows and films.

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iBomma Telugu Movies Are Gaining Popularity in Canada

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Subtitles have made Telugu movies available to non-Telugu-speaking Canadians

iBomma, an online portal offering Telugu movies, has found unexpected development in Canada. Many Indio-Canadians are streaming foreign films, enticed by the genre-blending nature of Telugu films.

Telugu-speaking immigrants make up a sizable proportion of Canada’s South Asian population. Telugu films provide these people with a link to their birthplace.

Platforms such as iBomma allow users to quickly access the most recent releases without waiting for DVDs or other means of distribution.

Platforms such as Reddit, Instagram, and WhatsApp have helped iBomma gain popularity. Fans frequently post free movie links or discuss future Telugu releases, generating buzz. This word-of-mouth marketing attracts additional users to sites like iBomma, increasing Canadian viewership.

Telugu Movies Display India Culture

Social influencers have also had an impact. This increased enthusiasm is seen in YouTube channels evaluating Telugu movies and Instagram clips showing Tollywood dance numbers. Many consumers watch Telugu films on their mobile devices, reducing the need for traditional cable subscriptions.

Furthermore, subtitles have made Telugu movies available to non-Telugu-speaking Canadians. With English as the primary language in Canada, this function allows for a more seamless watching experience. The global enthusiasm for Indian regional cinema is growing, and Canada has emerged as a surprising hotbed for cultural interchange.

Apps and platforms that cater to certain hobbies, such as Telugu films, are here to stay, assuming they strike the correct balance.

iBomma’s success in Canada demonstrates Telugu cinema’s global appeal. These films have won the hearts of Canadians with their fascinating storylines, relatable emotions, and jaw-dropping action.

While debates about legality and piracy continue, iBomma’s contribution to propagating Telugu Movie culture worldwide is obvious. Whether it’s a blockbuster like Pushpa 2 or a lesser indie treasure, platforms like iBomma take localized stories worldwide.

As Canadians continue to discover the enchantment of Tollywood, one thing is clear: language and distance cannot limit great storytelling.

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