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One Season and Done for HBO’s ‘The Idol’

Controversial drama from Sam Levinson, The Weeknd won’t get sophomore season

Broadcasting & Cable

The Idol cancelled: funniest climax for world’s least sexy show

‘We’re pleased by the strong audience response,’ says HBO with one hand – while killing the short-lived horrorshow with the other

The Guardian - AU

The Idol finale mocks Kanye West for ‘following Hitler’

Rapper faced backlash last year for numerous antisemitic statements

The Independent UK

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Lily Rose-Depp makes admission about The Idol ahead of finale episode

HBO series has been the most controversial release of the year

The Independent UK

Lily Rose-Depp makes admission about The Idol days before finale

HBO series has been the most controversial release of the year

The Independent UK

'The Idol's' first season ends Sunday on HBO as renewal status remains unclear

HBO's controversial music industry drama "The Idol" concludes its debut season after just five episodes this weekend — and some viewers are divided.

Los Angeles Times

How (and why) did sex on TV get so bad?

Social media is awash with people cringing at The Idol and other soft porn dramas. Laura Antonia Jordan joins in

Evening Standard

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How many episodes of 'The Idol' are there?

There's been much confusion about the show's run, but how many episodes of 'The Idol' are there exactly?"

My Imperfect Life

Is 'The Idol' filmed in The Weeknd’s house? Here's the scoop on where the controversial series was shot

Is that $70 million mansion featured in the show *actually* the place the singer calls home?

My Imperfect Life

Who is Moses Sumney from 'The Idol'? Get to know the singer-turned-actor

He plays the most faithful follower of Tedros' cult, but who is Moses Sumney? All about 'The Idol' performer

My Imperfect Life

Wait, is 'The Idol' cancelled already? Why everyone's confused about the show's future

Will we get a season two or is it a standalone miniseries? Is 'The Idol' cancelled? Here's everything we know so far

My Imperfect Life

Blackpink’s Jennie apologises to fans for abruptly leaving Melbourne concert due to poor health

‘I’m doing my best to recover,’ singer said

The Independent UK

The Idol passes impressive Euphoria and The White Lotus milestone

The Idol’s first episode has now surpassed 3.6 million viewers in its first week

The Independent UK

Blackpink star Jennie exits concert early due to ‘deteriorating condition’ onstage

Social media footage showed singer being helped offstage by security

The Independent UK

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My Imperfect Life

Is 'The Idol' about Selena Gomez? Here's why viewers are convinced

Those uncanny similarities to The Weeknd's ex have fans wondering: 'Is The Idol about Selena Gomez?'

Evening Standard

The Idol soundtrack: What song does Jocelyn release?

The series was released on Sunday, June 4

Cinemablend

I Watched HBO’s The Idol Premiere, And Definitely Had Thoughts About Lily-Rose Depp’s New Drama

Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd's new show The Idol premiered on HBO, and definitely provoked some thoughts and reactions.

Pedestrian.tv

Reactions To The First Episode Of The Idol Are Here And Folks Seem Pretty Bloody Divided

Well, that clears that up then!

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My Imperfect Life

Is Lily-Rose Depp really singing in 'The Idol'?

Does the role of pop star Jocelyn have Lily-Rose Depp singing for real in the hotly anticipated HBO series?

Cinemablend

The Idol Cast: Where You've Seen The Actors From The HBO Drama Series Before

From established stars to musicians making their acting debuts, here's The Idol cast.

Pedestrian.tv

Lily-Rose Depp Reveals She Sometimes Had To ‘Steer Clear’ Of The Weeknd On The Idol Set

Goodbye Weeknd.

My Imperfect Life

How to watch 'The Idol' from anywhere in the world

It's the most controversial TV show of the year—here's how to watch 'The Idol' so you don't miss one scandalous moment, no matter where you are

The Independent UK

The Idol: Lily-Rose Depp says she would sometimes ‘steer clear’ of The Weeknd on set

Depp plays young popstar who falls prey to The Weeknd’s modern-day cult leader Tedros

WhatToWatch

Summer TV 2023: top 10 shows to watch

Summer TV is here in the US, so we're picking the shows we're most excited to watch as well as providing a look at the complete schedule from May to August.

Los Angeles Times

Co-creator says 'torture porn' scandal will help make 'The Idol' the show of the summer

CANNES, France — The cast and creators of HBO's upcoming series "The Idol" used its Cannes Film Festival premiere to push back against rumors of a chaotic set and a Rolling Stone article that characterized the narrative as "torture porn" and a "rape fantasy" rooted in toxic masculinity.

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