Smear campaigns have become increasingly prevalent in the entertainment industry, affecting celebrities' public images and careers. Legal battles and controversies on social media have intensified, highlighting the blurred lines between genuine issues and orchestrated attacks. But, do these campaigns actually impact a star's public image or a film’s box office fate, or are they just noise in an era where controversy equals clicks? Let's find out
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