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The Fate of The Idol Revealed Following Season One

The Idol, which starred Lily-Rose Depp and Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, has been cancelled after a controversial season one, an HBO spokesperson confirmed to E! News.

August 29, 2023

Selena Gomez Reacts to Fan Theory About Her New Song

Selena Gomez is responding to theories about her new song “Single Soon,” which some fans have speculated is about her ex The Weeknd.

August 28, 2023

Selena Gomez Reacts to Speculation Her Song “Single Soon” Is About Ex-Boyfriend The Weeknd

After dropping her latest song, “Single Soon,” Selena Gomez responded to speculation that her track is about her ex-boyfriend The Weeknd, who she dated in 2017.

August 28, 2023

Selena Gomez Reacts to AI Version of Herself Singing Ex The Weeknd’s Song “Starboy”

Selena Gomez had a frightened reaction after hearing an AI-generated version of herself singing The Weeknd’s 2016 hit song "Starboy." Find out how it may have hit her like blinding lights.

August 22, 2023

Taylor Swift, Keke Palmer, Austin Butler and More Invited to Join the Oscars’ Prestigious Academy

Taylor Swift, Keke Palmer, Austin Butler, Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye and more stars were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, making them voting Oscars members.

June 28, 2023

Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd React to Chloe Fineman's NSFW The Idol Spoof

Chloe Fineman perfectly impersonated The Idol's Jocelyn. But don't take our word for it: See Lily-Rose Depp and The Weekend's rave reviews.

June 10, 2023

Unpacking All the Drama Swirling Around The Idol

The Idol, starring Lily-Rose Depp as a pop star who falls under the sway of a Svengali played by The Weeknd, finally premieres on HBO June 4 following a report that the set was a hot mess.

June 4, 2023

The Weeknd’s HBO Show The Idol Has a Premiere Date and a Flashy New Trailer

HBO's The Idol, starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp and co-created by Euphoria's Sam Levinson, finally has a premiere date. Find out when and get a look at the brand new trailer.

April 17, 2023

HBO and Lily-Rose Depp Defend Director Sam Levinson Over The Idol Production Claims

Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd star in HBO's upcoming music industry drama The Idol, which is facing controversy due to new claims against Euphoria director Sam Levinson.

March 1, 2023

The MixtapE! Presents The Weeknd, Halsey, Logic and More New Music Musts

Featuring new releases from Lil Wayne, Tauren Wells, Channel Tres and more, your playlist for the Feb. 24-26 weekend has arrived.

February 24, 2023

Get a Peek at the New Seasons of Succession, True Detective & More

HBO released a sneak peek at their upcoming 2023 slate, including previews of Succession, The Last of Us, The Idol and Jodie Foster in True Detective.

December 21, 2022

Spotify Unwrapped Reveals Most Streamed Artists and Songs of the Year

As the year winds down, Spotify released its data for the most popular artists on the platform of 2022. Find out if your favorite musicians made the cut.

November 30, 2022

Lily-Rose Depp Defends The Idol's "Fearless" Sex Scenes Ahead of Series Premiere

Ahead of The Idol's 2023 premiere on HBO, Lily-Rose Depp—who stars in the series alongside The Weeknd—said she's "excited" for fans to see the series' NSFW scenes. Read what she said here.

November 16, 2022

See Lily-Rose Depp, The Weeknd & Blackpink's Jennie Claw Their Way to the Top In The Idol Trailer

HBO released another trailer for Sam Levinson's The Idol, starring Lily-Rose Depp, The Weeknd, Blackpink's Jennie, Dan Levy, Troye Sivan and Rachel Sennott, to name a few. Watch it here!

October 6, 2022

The Weeknd Ends L.A. Concert Early After Losing His Voice

The Weeknd stops his sold-out concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles after losing his voice. Get details of the "Blinding Lights" singer's shocking decision!

September 4, 2022

The Weeknd Ends L.A. Concert Early After Losing His Voice

Five months after headlining Coachella, The Weeknd was forced to cut one of his L.A. concerts short, telling the fans he felt his voice “go.”

September 4, 2022

The Idol Introduces Ensemble Cast in Gritty New Teaser

The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp are joined by Dan Levy, Troye Sivan and more in the upcoming HBO series The Idol.

August 22, 2022

David Beckham and Harper Have an Adorable Father-Daughter Date at The Weeknd Concert

David Beckham and his daughter Harper Seven enjoyed a night out in Miami together to see The Weeknd in concert. Learn more about their exciting evening below.

August 7, 2022

HBO Shares Behind the Scenes Pic of Blackpink's Jennie Kim on The Idol Set

HBO confirmed Blackpink singer Jennie Kim is starring opposite Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye and Lily Depp in the Sam Levinson series The Idol.

July 20, 2022

Watch The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in Steamy First Trailer for HBO's The Idol

Watch the sizzling first trailer for the upcoming HBO series The Idol, starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp. He and Euphoria's Sam Levinson are among its creators.

July 17, 2022

Doja Cat QUITS VAPING After Surgery for Infected Tonsils

Doja Cat announces that she's quitting vaping and canceling her upcoming performances after undergoing surgery for an abscess on her tonsils. Get details!

May 20, 2022

These Secrets About The Weeknd Will Give You A Deeper Appreciation For the "Starboy" Singer

The Weeknd is the most-nominated artist at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards with 17 nods, including Top Artist. But how well do you really know Starboy? Find out below!

May 14, 2022