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The Idol is the most controversial show in town, and it doesn't even have a premiere date yet. But maybe that's how the creators like it.

The Weeknd has landed his first starring role in a movie, which Oneohtrix Point Never will score.The film, which as yet is untitled, was co-written by the singer with director Trey Edward Shults and will also star Wednesday actor Jenna Ortega and The Banshees Of Inisherin‘s Barry Keoghan.It has also been confirmed that the movie will be soundtracked by Oneohtrix Point Never, who previously worked with Abel Tesfaye on his 2022 album ‘Dawn FM’ and remixed the title track.The Weeknd previously appeared in 2019’s Netflix movie Uncut Gems and he is set to appear in HBO series The Idol as a self-help guru, club owner and leader of a modern-day cult, who begins dating an up-and-coming pop artist played by Lily-Rose Depp. It was co-created with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson.Meanwhile, Tesfaye recently shared a remix of his 2016 song ‘Die For You’, featuring new vocals from longtime collaborator Ariana Grande.The song first appeared on the tracklist of The Weeknd’s third studio album, ‘Starboy’.

The Weeknd is turning his talents towards the world of film.

Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye is making his feature acting debut!

Brent Lang Executive Editor Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye will have his first starring role in a feature film that he wrote and is also producing. The picture, which is currently untitled and has been kept shrouded in mystery regarding its plot, genre and the like is being directed by Trey Edward Shults, the filmmaker behind “Waves” and “It Comes at Night.” Shults also co-wrote the movie and is executive producing it. We do know that it is shooting in Los Angeles, but aside from that the “logline is being kept under wraps.” Whether comedy or tragedy, action adventure or musical extravaganza, this impressively vague feature has lined up a top shelf cast. Beyond The Weeknd, a Grammy-winning recording juggernaut, the film also stars Jenna Ortega, the star of “Wednesday” and “Scream VI,” as well as Barry Keoghan, the Oscar-nominated actor from “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “The Killing of a Sacred Deer.”

EXCLUSIVE: In what would mark is acting debut in a feature film, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye is teaming with Trey Edward Shults on a new untitled film as he is set to star along with Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. Shults will direct from a script he co-wrote with Tesfaye and his producing partner Reza Fahim. Tesfaye, Fahim, Kevin Turen and Harrison Kreiss are producing with Shultz and Ortega exec producing.

Zendaya on a red carpet, and the wait is finally over. The 26-year-old made her grand return to the public eye at the 54th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night. As stylish as ever, the actress stunned in a strapless black and green gown with a plunging-v neckline and a classic Old Hollywood silhouette. Zendaya also debuted a new color for her recent bob-length hair, going from her previous blonde to a chocolatey brown, styled in chic curls that fell just above her shoulders.Zendaya is nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Best Actress in a Drama for her role in the Sam Levinson-directed HBO series.

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video’s Hitchcockian thriller Holland, Michigan continues to round out its cast with the addition of Rachel Sennott (Bodies Bodies Bodies), Lennon Parham (Minx), Isaac Krasner (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) and Jeff Pope (Interview with the Vampire).

Lily-Rose Depp set pulses racing on Thursday, as she shared a sizzling snap of herself to her Instagram Stories.The 23-year-old daughter of Johnny Depp, 59, appeared to go fully nude, covering her modesty with an emoji, while getting her hair done on the set of her upcoming HBO show The Idol.The French-American actress stars as up-and-coming pop star, named Jocelyn, in the series, along with The Weeknd, who plays her mentor. The Idol is set to release on HBO sometime in 2023, but an exact date is currently unknown.  Stunner: Lily-Rose Depp, 23, set pulses racing on Thursday, as she shared a topless snap of herself to Instagram while getting her hair done on the set of her upcoming show The IdolThe beauty had her blonde tresses styled into bouncy curls, and was picture-perfect with glam that included a lovely pink blush and black winged eyeliner.   Set against the backdrop of the music industry, The Idol centers on a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult, who develops a complicated relationship with an up-and-coming pop idol.The series, which was co-created by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, The Weeknd and Reza Fahim, also stars Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan, Dan Levy, Moses Sumney, Jane Adams, Jennie Ruby Jane, Eli Roth, Rachel Sennott, Ramsay, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Hari Nef, Mike Dean and Hank Azaria.

The Directors Guild of America has unveiled the television and documentary nominations for its 75th anniversary DGA Awards, which will be handed out next month.

Euphoria star Jacob Elordi is to lead Justin Kurzel and Shaun Grant’s limited series adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North.

HBO has released a new trailer for upcoming series The Idol – check it out above.Created by Euphoria’s Sam Levinson, Reza Fahim and Abel Tesfaye aka The Weeknd, the drama series follows a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult, who develops a complicated relationship with an up-and-coming pop idol.Lily Rose Depp (The Dancer) and The Weeknd lead the cast, supported by Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan, Moses Sumney, Jane Adams, Dan Levy, Eli Roth, Mike Dean and Hank Azaria.In the trailer, The Weeknd, who plays Tedros, says: “Los Angeles is where all the monsters of the world come to gather. Trust no one.”“I need full control,” he later remarks.

A new teaser has dropped for upcoming HBO drama “The Idol”, featuring stars The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp and Blackpink member Jennie.

The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in their upcoming HBO series, .The latest trailer dropped Thursday and there's no shortage of sparks flying between the singer and the actress, as she navigates Hollywood's intense demand while he disrupts her team's goals by catapulting himself as the sole driver behind her budding career.But The Weeknd's doing more than just seemingly spearheading her career, he's also getting handsy. The singer's character proclaims in the trailer that «Los Angeles is where all the monsters of the world come together» while imploring her to «trust no one — just me.» He appears to whisper the sentiment in Depp's ear during a studio recording session, as he caresses her from behind while she's blindfolded.Things get steamy a lot and in just about every place — from the recording studio (in lingerie, too) and a bar, to the back seat of a classic Lincoln Continental while being driven down Sunset Boulevard.

Nosferatu from director Robert Eggers.As reported by Deadline, Skarsgård is said to be attached to play the lead vampire, while Depp is in talks to play the lead human role.Eggers – known for films The Witch, The Lighthouse and The Northman – will write and direct the upcoming project. Jeff Robinov, John Graham, Eggers, Chris Columbus and Eleanor Columbus will serve as producers.A description for the film reads: “In the new reimagining, Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman in 19th century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who stalks her, bringing untold horror with him.”As reported in March this year, Harry Styles dropped out of the remake over scheduling concerns.

(CNN)Zendaya was euphoric with her second Emmys acting win, which also made history.At 26 years old, she became the youngest to win two Emmys for acting when she snagged the trophy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series Monday at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.She won in the same category in 2020 for her portrayal of troubled teen Rue Bennett in HBO's hit "Euphoria" (HBO is owned by CNN's parent company). Her latest win also made her the first Black woman to win twice in that category.In her acceptance speech, Zendaya thanked the show's creator, Sam Levinson "for believing in me and even in moments when I didn't believe in myself.""My greatest wish for 'Euphoria' was that it could help heal people and I just want to say thank you to everyone who has shared their story with me," she said.

Still on her mind! Zendaya didn’t bring Tom Holland as her date to the 2022 Emmys, but the Euphoria star was sure to celebrate her big win with her boyfriend.

, picking up her second lead actress award at last night's 74th annual show (and in the process). Also two for two? Her looks from the evening. The Euphoria star hit the red carpet first in a bold black , which she styled with a black ribbon headband and a voluminous hairstyle. Because this is Zendaya, the fashion didn't stop there.

Euphoria at the 2022 Emmys, the 26-year-old becomes the youngest two-time winner for acting in Emmys history, and the first Black woman to win the Emmy for lead actress in a drama series twice.Wearing , she began her speech by thanking HBO “for making such a safe space for making this very difficult show” and creator Sam Levinson “for sharing Rue with me, adding, “Thank you for believing in me and even in moments when I didn’t believe in myself.”Zendaya continued, “My greatest wish for was that it could help heal people and I just want to say thank you to everyone who has shared their story with me. I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like they are Rue, I want you to know that I’m so grateful for your stories and I carry them with me and I carry them with her.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.In 2020, Zendaya earned her first Emmy for playing the soulful, often struggling Rue in HBO’s Euphoria and was nominated this year for a record-breaking four awards as executive producer on the series and writing original lyrics for two songs featured in Euphoria, “I’m Tired” and “Elliot’s Song.” Zendaya’s major showcase for the second season was the heartstopping fifth episode, “Stand Still Like a Hummingbird,” in which the painful reality of Rue’s relapse comes into anxiety-inducing focus.“Euphoria has been such a great learning ground for me,” Zendaya told Vanity Fair on morning, crediting creator Sam Levinson and cinematographer Marcell Rév for inspiring her to one day direct.

Another one for the trophy room! Zendaya took home her second Emmy for playing Rue on Euphoria at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, September 12.

Zendaya has done it again! The 26-year-old has made awards season history by becoming the youngest two-time lead acting winner for her turn as teenage drug addict Rue on .The actress previously won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2020, making history as the youngest actress to ever win the category. Zendaya gushed over her fellow actresses in the category and thanked the show's creator, Sam Levinson, while accepting her award onstage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles during the 74th annual ceremony. «This means so much. Thank you so much. To all the incredible actresses in this category, I'm so honored to be beside you. Thank you to the incredible, incredible cast and crew of ,» Zendaya said during her emotional acceptance speech. «Thank you for making such a safe space to make this very difficult show, I love you all so much.