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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

My Imperfect Life

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

Los Angeles Times

Cast defend graphic 'The Idol' that shocks Cannes

CANNES, France: The cast of new HBO series "The Idol" on Tuesday defended its overtly sexual scenes and rejected rumours of onset turmoil, after the show scandalised critics at Cannes.

Bangkok Post

Troye Sivan: “Am I ever gonna quit music to be a full-time actor? No.”

YouTube sensation, superstar singer and now star of The Weeknd’s wild new TV drama, The Idol, Troye Sivan can do it all. But, he tells Kevin EG Perry, it’s the music that keeps driving him forward

Evening Standard

The Weeknd pours love into his newest production: A specialty Ethiopian coffee

The coffee is exclusively available for purchase online and at select Blue Bottle cafes.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Controversial series The Idol was sparked by a disturbing remark by The Weeknd

Musician has teamed up with ‘Euphoria’ creator for new drama

The Independent UK

What's the controversy surrounding HBO's 'The Idol'?

A lot is happening at HBO. 'The Idol' starring Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd is causing a stir for its workplace toxicity and graphic nature

My Imperfect Life

The Idol: everything to know about the new Lily-Rose Depp, The Weeknd series, from the cast to the controversy

The series is from the “sick and twisted minds” of Sam Levinson and Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye

Evening Standard

The Idol: release date, cast, teaser of the new series from The Weeknd

The Idol is a new series from The Weeknd and the creator of Euphoria. Here's everything we know about it.

WhatToWatch

HBO Sets June Premiere for ‘The Idol’ From ‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson

The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp star in music-themed drama

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