Barbie Ferreira Reveals the Real Reason Why She Exited 'Euphoria,' Speaks to Rumor She Stormed Off Set (& Explained What Actually Happened That Day) & More

The Weeknd and Future have released the new collaborative single k ‘Double Fantasy’ for the soundtrack to new HBO drama The Idol.The track is the first to be released from the official soundtrack of the new HBO Max series The Idol. The Weeknd co-created the show with Sam Levinson and Reza Fahim, and is said to be “one of HBO’s most provocative” shows yet.‘Double Fantasy’ is a darkened space pop track where The Weeknd – real name Abel Tesfaye – sings about a toxic relationship.

The Weeknd is speaking out about the criticism “The Idol” has experienced.

Dax Shepard is putting his muscles on display!

“torture porn” — is here.The “Blinding Lights” history-maker, 33, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, portrays shady nightclub owner Tedros, who becomes obsessed with Jocelyn, an up-and-coming pop star played by “nepo baby” Lily-Rose Depp, 23. “When was the last truly f – – king nasty, nasty bad-pop girl?” asks Jocelyn’s friend Caleb, portrayed by singer Troye Sivan, 27, as she poses for a sexy photo shoot in the teaser.

Being a pop star has its dark side.

The Idol, a new TV show from The Weeknd, Reza Fahim, and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, will debut this summer, it has been confirmed. The series will launch on HBO and the recently-renamed streaming service Max, on June 4.

On the heels of Harry Styles’ highly publicized pivot to acting and Taylor Swift’s already-infamous cameo in David O. Russell’s latest flop “Amsterdam,” another major pop star is throwing their hat in the acting ring.

the latest teaser and June premiere date for the controversial new series,, starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp.Co-created by Sam Levinson, The Weeknd — whose real name is Abel Tesfaye — and Reza Fahim, the upcoming drama follows a pop star named Jocelyn (Depp) who is determined to reclaim «her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America» after a nervous breakdown derailed her career. In doing so, she encounters Tedros (The Weeknd), a nightclub impresario who reignites her passions while also possibly leading her down a dark new path. In the new video set to Britney Spears' «Gimme More,» viewers get a taste for what's to come as Jocelyn navigates the ups and downs of being in the spotlight as she deals with video shoots, social media updates and various managers, publicists and entourage members all trying to control her narrative. In addition to The Weeknd and Depp, the series also stars Troye Siva, Dan Levy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eli Roth, Hari Nef, Jane Adams, Jennie Ruby Jane, Mike Dean, Moses Sumney, Rachel Sennott, Ramsey, Suzanna Son and Hank Azaria.Leading up to its debut, sparked controversy after a investigation reported that the production had «gone wildly, disgustingly off the rails» with regard to chaotic scheduling, going over budget, last-minute script changes and overhauls on graphically violent and sexual scenes.In response, The Weeknd shared a clip from the series, in which his character slams the magazine for being «irrelevant.» The singer even threw additional shade in the caption, by writing, "@rollingstone did we upset you?«Depp also spoke out, telling ET, „Sam is, for so many reasons, the best director I have ever worked with.

McKinley Franklin editor It’s time to gawk at the rise (and fall?) of a new megalomanic pop star.  HBO has announced that its original series “The Idol” will premiere on Sunday, June 4 at 9 p.m., with the network releasing another erotic teaser for the series. The new footage touts the series’ inclusion in the out of competition selection of this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The trailer opens with the question of when the industry saw “the last truly-fucking-nasty, nasty pop-girl.” Cue Britney Spears’ “Gimme More.”  “The Idol” stars Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn, a fame-hungry young woman looking to take over the entertainment industry. When she meets Tedros, a powerful, sex-obsessed cult leader portrayed by Abel “The Weekend” Tesfaye, Jocelyn’s career expands to new heights.

The Weeknd had previously responded to reports about his HBO show The Idol and the alleged controversies surrounding some behind-the-scenes stories (including numerous delays, “torture porn” vibes from Sam Levinson, and more).

#theweeknd #fyp #xo #coachella #doublefantasy #metroboomin #newmusic #weeknd Last year, the Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia co-headlined at the last minute when original headlining performer Kanye West dropped out. At the time, it was announced that production on “The Idol” had paused so that The Weeknd could do Coachella, but it was later revealed that the show was going through a complete creative overhaul even though, it was rumored, 80% of the show had already been shot.

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Watch Below: Matthew McConaughey Talks About The Night He Met Wife Camila“The last few years I had a really wonderful time getting rid of a lot of those filters that come with acting,” the 53-year-old actor told Dax Shepard on his ArmChair Expert podcast. While he may have stepped away from the camera, he revealed that the break will allow him to return to his career as a better actor. “I am now becoming more interested in actually going to play another character in a movie or TV show because all of the last four years of culminating and writing and getting these things together, and getting more into some public service, now that I’m starting to dispatch those and get them organised and put ’em in front of me, it freed me up to go, ‘The idea of going to act in the right role and the right kind of movie, film, or series, right now, sounds like an awesome vacation.’” “The last few years I had a really wonderful time getting rid of a lot of those filters that come with acting.”The Interstellar star's latest comments come just weeks after it was announced he would be featuring in a Yellowstone spin-off series. His most recent acting roles have been voice-over work for the animated children's film Sing 2 in 2021 and a leading role in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen in 2019. "I think I’ve experienced some real good life in these last few years, in ways that I hadn’t in a while.”As the actor prepares to get in front of a camera again, he explained to Dax that his time away has been valuable. “None of this time, at all, has been in vain,” he shared on the podcast episode.“I wouldn’t dare be arrogant enough to think any of it has.

After weeks of speculation, Cannes Delegate General Thierry Frémaux confirmed Thursday morning that Sam Levinson’s Euphoria follow-up The Idol will screen out-of-Competition at the festival.

After weeks of speculation, Cannes Delegate General Thierry Frémaux confirmed Thursday morning that Sam Levinson’s Euphoria follow-up The Idol will screen out-of-Competition at the festival.

Matthew McConaughey actively stepped away from the camera in the last few years, something he says will allow him to return to the big and small screens as a better actor. "The last few years I had a really wonderful time getting rid of a lot of those filters that come with acting," he told Dax Shepard on his "Armchair Expert" podcast.

The trend of turning movies into reality series continues to gain steam.

recent podcast interview on “Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.” “The last few years I had a really wonderful time getting rid of a lot of those filters that come with acting.” His last role was in Guy Ritchie’s 2019 movie “The Gentlemen,” co-starring Hugh Grant, Charlie Hunnam, Colin Farrell, and Jeremy Strong. Since then, he’s been a voice actor on a few series, such as “Agent Elvis” on Netflix, but he focused on releasing his 2020 memoir, “Greenlights.”But, he’ll return to the screen in the “Yellowstone” spinoff.

Euphoria actor Barbie Ferreira has opened up about why she quit the hit HBO show.Speaking on the Armchair Expert podcast, Ferreira, who played Kat Hernandez in the show, spoke about her exit – something that was announced by the actor last August.Her exit followed reports of disagreements with show creator Sam Levinson during season two, as a result of the direction her character was taking.Speaking about her exit, Ferreira said: “So, for me, when people ask me about season two, it’s usually they come at me with, like, ‘I was some sort of victim to season two’ and I’m always like, ‘No, it’s okay, promise. It’s good,’” Ferreira said on the podcast. “I kind of got sucked into this drama that I never asked to be in and that I’ve never talked about.

Barbie Ferreira is opening up about her decision to exit HBO’s fan-favorite show ‘Euphoria.’ The 26-year-old Hollywood star, who played Kat Hernandez, is urging fans not to believe everything they read, and explained why she decided to exit the series at the top of its success. During a recent interview on the ‘Armchair Expert’ podcast, the actress revealed that she “got sucked into this drama” that she “never asked to be in.” Barbie revealed that she didn’t want to talk about her exit, however after it took “a life of its own,” she wanted to set the record straight.“Don’t believe everything you read,” she said, referring to the rumors about exiting the set of the show after a discussion. “I actually did not walk off set.