The Weeknd Admits ‘I Didn’t Think I Had The Right Look’ For R&B At The Start Of His Career

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Naman Ramachandran Emerging star from Hong Kong, Isabella Wei, headlines Silent D Pictures’ comedy-drama “High Wire.” The film follows the story of Go-wing, a British-Chinese takeaway girl who discovers her inner strength and artistic bravery when a circus comes to her small English town. As Go-wing navigates the challenges of her dual cultural identity, she finds herself at a crossroads and must decide between conforming to societal expectations or forging her own path towards her dreams. The film pays homage to the first and second generations of Chinese immigrants and their journey to adapt to life in England whilst facing issues of systemic racism and discrimination.

The highly-anticipated all-stars cast for “RHONY Legacy” is here.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Kiss frontman Gene Simmons and Gary Hamilton, chairman of Arclight Films, have launched Simmons/Hamilton Prods. to develop, finance and produce feature films. The standalone banner will produce 25 movies over an initial five-year period, with a focus on action, thriller and genre titles with global franchise potential. The company is backed by a multi-billion dollar fund manager that is providing slate financing through a revolving finance facility. Arclight Films’ CFO Brian Beckmann was responsible for closing the slate funding deal. All films created under the new company — which was first discussed five years ago, and recently firmed up — will be produced by Simmons and Hamilton, both of whom are in Cannes for the festival. The focus is to build a feature film production company, targeting original theatrical product that can be developed into franchise properties.

The first glimpse at Kaley Cuoco’s latest series, “Based on a True Story”, has dropped.

Even his co-stars are on the Jack Harlow thirst train.

Jack Harlow is opening up about his exhilarating experience on the set of his first film, “White Men Can’t Jump”.

Anne Heche was laid to rest on Mother’s Day nearly one year after her tragic death, Us Weekly can confirm.

Her special day! Amy Robach was showered with love by her daughters, Ava and Annalise, in honor of Mother’s Day.

Pilot in training? Witney Carson shared her newborn son’s name with her fans two days after giving birth.

In her comeback era. Mackenzie Edwards proclaimed she is “back” amid estranged husband Ryan Edwards’ jail sentencing — and she’s ready for the change.

By her side. Jeremy Allen White‘s estranged wife, Addison Timlin, received an outpour of support after offering a candid glimpse into her life as a single mother.

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Apples up! Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer and Kristen Taekman are set to star in season 5 of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, dubbed RHONY Legacy.

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Mother’s Day memories. Pregnant Alexis Gale revealed the sex of her third child with estranged husband Jimmie Allen amid their divorce.

Tom Brady’s promise of continuing co-parenting with the mothers of his children is still unbreakable. The 45-year-old retired NFL player took to social media to honor all the influential women in his life during Mother’s Day.Brady celebrated exes Gisele Bündchen and Bridget Moynahan, with whom he shares daughter Vivian, 10, and sons Benjamin Rein, 13, and John “Jack” Edward Thomas, 15.

Christine McGuinness has shared a series of stunning new snaps as she posed in a skimpy black bikini during a sun-soaked holiday abroad.The Real Housewives of Cheshire star, who previously posted her view from the plane as she jetted off on her getaway, oozed confidence as she posed in her hotel mirror.Taking a series of full-length pictures, the mum-of-three, who split from Paddy McGuinness last year, looked incredible as she posed and turned for the impromptu photoshoot. It appeared the star was facing the hallway with her back to her hotel bathroom, which featured two sinks and a plush bath behind.The 35 year old star opted to wear a bardot-style crop bikini top, and high-leg matching bottoms.

Enrique Iglesias is opening up about his recent health struggles. The singer was forced to cancel his Mexico City show over the weekend, which was set to be a two-day performance at Tecate Embelma festival.The 48-year-old star revealed that he had been diagnosed with pneumonia, causing him to pull out of headlining the highly anticipated event.

Dwayne Johnson is revealing his struggles with depression. Johnson shared on "The Pivot" podcast that he's had "three bouts of depression" over the years. "The first time depression hit me I was at the University of Miami.

Martha Stewart has made history as the oldest woman to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue. Stewart, 81, posed in a daring swimsuit as she revealed how she prepped for the photo shoot. "I didn't starve myself, but I didn't eat any bread or pasta for a couple of months," Stewart said during the "Today" show.

Tony Ortega wrote Monday the actress was celebrated for donating this “cumulative” amount to the International Association of Scientologists (IAS), the church’s membership organization.Back in 2019, Cartwright achieved “Diamond Laureate With Honors” status, reflecting that she’d given Scientology about $17.5 million, Ortega said.This new issue of Impact reported that on New Year’s Eve, she received a trophy for reaching “Patron Excalibur With Honors,” suggesting she’s now donated about $21 million in donations to the IAS.Cartwright is also believed to have given a fortune towards the construction of the San Fernando Valley Ideal Org, which opened in 2017.She has been public about being a Scientologist, lobbying state legislators in Illinois in 2011 to allow a children’s version of “The Way to Happiness,” a key text by its founder L. Ron Hubbard, to be used in schools.

welcomed the start of bikini season with a photoshoot on the beach in what can only be described as an itsy bitsy teeny weenie striped and crocheted string bikini. Held together with a wink and a smile!This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The tequila-preneur posed with a palm tree at an undisclosed location, then got down in the sand. She didn't tag anyone or any location in the caption-less post, but if a picture is worth a thousand words, then Kendall Jenner just shared five thousand words.

More good news for S.W.A.T. The series, which just got a renewal for a seventh and final season by CBS, also has a new streaming home. Netflix has made a substantial deal with lead studio Sony Pictures TV for the first five seasons of the action drama starring Shemar Moore, which will begin streaming in the U.S. on May 17. The current sixth season of the series is expected to join them on the platform in the fall.

or every morning and call it a day, there are so many more options out there; you just need to know where to look.Summer 2023 is shaping up to be a season defined by and ’90s-style minimalism—think linen button-downs, sheer tanks, and ivy-influenced tops. But if you’re hoping to go a little louder, no worries; we’ve got our eyes on eye-catching florals and statement-making silhouettes, too.

The Weeknd has said he didn’t think he was “marketable” when he first began his music career.The artist, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, was talking to Interview magazine about his reasons for hiding his identity when he first began releasing music on YouTube back in 2010.“I wanted to be very calculated about how I wanted people to see me or hear my music. The initial reason I did that was I didn’t think I was marketable when I was younger, especially for R&B. I didn’t think I had the right look,” he explained.“The R&B look was very sexual back in the day.

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.

“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.

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.

Metro Boomin was joined by a star-studded support cast at his Coachella set on Friday night (April 14) – watch him perform with The Weeknd, Diddy, Future, John Legend and more below.During the set, the producer and rapper also welcomed the likes of 21 Savage, Mike Dean and Don Toliver to the stage.Opening with ‘On Time’ (featuring John Legend), he then went straight into introducing ‘Future’ for ‘Superhero (Heroes & Villains)‘ and three Future covers with the rapper.Elsewhere in the 23-song set, he covered three Weeknd songs alongside Abel Tesfaye, closing with an all-star performance of ‘Creepin’‘ featuring The Weeknd, 21 Savage and Diddy.See footage from the performance, which also featured a preview of a new track from The Weeknd, below.XOCHELLA

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.