Asa Taccone: Last News

The Weeknd has released two new songs, ‘World Class Sinner/I’m A Freak’ and ‘The Lure’ – featuring Lily-Rose Depp. Check them out below.Both tracks are taken from his highly-anticipated new series The Idol, which aired on HBO last Sunday (June 4) with the opening episode Pop Tarts & Rat Tails.For those who have already watched the first instalment of the series, the first of the new singles, ‘World Class Sinner/I’m A Freak’, will already be familiar.

Last night, an animated version of The Weeknd guest-starred on Seth McFarlane's American Dad. But instead of just making his debut as a cartoon, the singer actually co-wrote the episode along with Asa Taccone, a producer who co-wrote and co-produced Portugal. The Man’s “Feel It, Still”. During the episode, Weeknd premiered a new song titled "I'm a Virgin," which is framed as a confession from his character.

A starboy is born! On Monday (May 4), The Weeknd had a guest-starring turn as a writer, character and singer on FOX's American Dad! and it was nothing short of hilarious.Naturally, the episode of the animated sitcom wouldn't have been complete without the R&B star belting out an original song, and the gut-busting tune reveals the cartoon version of the crooner's biggest secret: he's a virgin.Co-written with Electric Guest's Asa Taccone, "I'm a Virgin" features The Weeknd opening up about the truth behind his playboy persona after Jeff tries to trick him into sleeping with Hayley."Had a lot of girls in my day/ Wanted more from me/ But there's really only one way/ To start a family/ And I know you can't believe it's true/ But I'm man enough

By Jem Aswad

By Jem Aswad