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Avicii's Ex-Manager Sues Filmmaker Over Defamation Claims

4/2/2025

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Arash "Ash" Pournouri, the former manager of the late Avicii, is taking legal action against filmmaker Levan Tsikurishvili, alleging defamation linked to the documentary "Avicii: True Stories." Pournouri argues the film distorts his contributions and tarnishes his reputation, reigniting the debate over Avicii's legacy and the morality of depicting artists after their passing. Tsikurishvili remains silent on the matter.

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Arash "Ash" Pournouri, the former manager of the late Avicii, is taking legal action against filmmaker Levan Tsikurishvili, alleging defamation linked to the documentary "Avicii: True Stories." Pournouri argues the film distorts his contributions and tarnishes his reputation, reigniting the debate over Avicii's legacy and the morality of depicting artists after their passing. Tsikurishvili remains silent on the matter.