LOS ANGELES – A defamation lawsuit filed by Arash Pournouri, former manager of the late DJ Avicii (Tim Bergling), against Bergling's estate has been dismissed, much to the surprise of absolutely no one familiar with the concept of 'reading the room.' Pournouri had claimed that a documentary and two posthumously released books constituted a 'character assassination' – specifically, of his own character.

Legal experts noted the unprecedented nature of suing a deceased person's estate for defaming a living person's reputation, particularly when the deceased's own struggles were central to the narrative. “It’s a bold move, certainly,” stated legal analyst Dr. Evelyn Thorne. “Usually, when someone’s legacy is being discussed, the focus is on the person who, you know, *has* the legacy. Not the person who managed their tour schedule.”

Sources close to the estate, who requested anonymity to avoid their own character being assassinated by future lawsuits, expressed relief. “We just wanted to honor Tim’s truth,” one source commented. “We didn’t realize that truth might inadvertently make someone else look… like a manager.”

Pournouri’s legal team declined to comment, but a spokesperson did confirm that the former manager is now exploring options to trademark the phrase 'unflattering but accurate depiction.'