The Weeknd Recalls ‘Traumatic’ Moment Before Having To Cancel Show: ‘My Body, My Voice, Had Never Failed Me Like That Before’

Britney Spears and Will.i.am have been teasing a new collaboration and hinted to fans that a new single is set to arrive later today (July 18).News of the two joining forces arrived on both their social media platforms yesterday (July 17), with the former Black Eyed Peas frontman taking to Instagram to share a clip of an upcoming track.In the brief footage, white writing flashed upon the black background, reading: “You are now rockin’ with Will.i.am and Britney bitch” – a reference to their 2013 hit ‘Scream & Shout’.The video then showed a brief snippet of a new song, which heard Spears sing the line “Mind your business, bitch”, before more text flashed up on the screen, reading: “Will.i.am X Britney TOMORROW”.Will.i.am captioned the video “Uh oh!!! This summer is about to be hot!!!”, while Spears shared the post to her Instagram Stories with a link to pre-save the upcoming release.A post shared by will.i.am (@iamwill)The teasers shared on the singer’s social media follow various rumours that the two are set to join forces 10 years after they first released their chart-topping collaboration.Will.i.am, who also stars as a judge on TV talent show The Voice, hinted at the prospect of working with Spears during an interview with ITV breakfast show Good Morning Britain, saying: “We’ve done cool things together, and I’m so happy that she’s on this new journey and shining.”Additionally, speaking to The Sun newspaper, a source stated that “Britney and Will have a huge amount of love and respect for each other and really trust each other’s musical judgement”.“Will has long been Britney’s No1 supporter and he wants to see her succeed,” they added, also saying that the surprise track is one that fans will “love”.The song will be

Government minister Grant Shapps has demanded that supermarket bosses 'stop overcharging at the petrol pump'. The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero 'called in' bosses from the likes of Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's calling on them to reduce prices.

One of the stars of BBC Breakfast was left having to halt a planned part of the programme as some technical gremlins struck. Sports presenter Mike Bushell was doing his latest report on the BBC One news programme on Tuesday morning (July 18) when he crossed live to Shaimaa Khalil.

Katie Price has shared how she doesn't want to be cremated when she dies due to a problem with her breast implants. The former glamour model has spoken about her elaborate funeral plans in a heart-to-heart with actress and comedian Kathy Burke.

A seaside attraction could be illuminated so it can be used for longer, if plans are approved. A planning application has been submitted to light up a Blackpool skate park, enabling skaters to continue using the facility in the winter months.

Emmerdale fans have been left begging 'please' as they hope they have worked out how Mary Goskirk can bring down Faye Helders once and for all. The ITV soap's villainous character has been off-screen for a while after leaving her new girlfriend for dead.

Kerry Katona had a swear word-filled response to one of her online followers who brought her kids into a comment about her latest social media appearance. The 42-year-old looked better than ever over the weekend when she took to Instagram.

The mum of an autistic son has aired her anger after her child missed out on an end of term school trip to the seaside. The pupil was due to go on the trip to Blackpool last week with his friends and hundreds of other pupils.

Season Two of Welcome to Wrexham should be arriving on our screens soon, with anticipation for the new series higher than ever following last season's successes.

releasing a FAQ on its strike website ahead of San Diego Comic-Con this weekend. The new rules are uncharted territory for Hollywood labor, as this is SAG-AFTRA’s first strike on the TV/Theatrical contract since 1980.

Note: This interview was conducted before the actors’ strike began“Justified” star Timothy Olyphant’s 20-year-old daughter Vivian makes her acting debut in the series revival “Justified: City Primeval,” which premieres Tuesday on FX and hits Hulu on Wednesday.She plays Raylan Givens’ daughter Willa, who is stuck in Detroit with her father after a judge is murdered. Vivian talked to TheWrap about acting with her dad, why she never watched the original series and why she doesn’t let the “Nepo baby” discourse get to her.TheWrap: Did you watch the original “Justified” series? Vivian Olyphant: I never did, but I did visit the set. But, I was eight when the show ended.

Associated Press reported. One of the four men accusing Spacey of aggressive sexual advances said the actor grabbed his crotch on the drive to the event in Windsor in 2004 or 2005.Spacey, who took the stand last week to testify on his own behalf, also told the court that he had only attended the ball in 2001.

the most racist show in the history of Cable News” — and for his first episode he invited his mother to call in. And her advice? In addition to basically begging him not to turn into Tucker Carlson, she urged him to “do no harm,” and asked that he suggest Fox News “take less interest… in other people’s bodies.”“How have you enjoyed the show so far?” Watters asked after letting viewers know she had called in.“I have enjoyed the show. I want to say congratulations to you honeybun, we are proud of you and your accomplishments, and you’ve worked so hard.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Monday stepped up her rhetoric on the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, calling for “a fair and equitable solution” in contract negotiations for both sides.“Los Angeles is experiencing a summer of struggle to make ends meet,” Bass said in a statement. “Whether you’re a writer who has been on strike for more than 72 days or an actor who has been on strike for 72 hours, wages and health benefits to afford housing, food and the basic necessities to survive should be a minimum requirement in discussions.”She added that “a strong business sector is essential for our city to become affordable for working families once again,” noting that the Los Angeles is facing “a historic inflection point” as the entertainment industry experiences economic pressure and business uncertainty.“A fair and equitable solution must be reached,” Bass said, adding that “in all industries — education, hospitality, goods delivery or entertainment — Angelenos deserve fair contracts.”Meanwhile, California Gov.

impatiently wait for new weekly episodes of “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” Jenny Han has another show and a set of movies available to stream. “XO, Kitty” and the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” films contain similar themes of teenage love and coming of age.

taking in $114 million in it’s opening domestic weekend box office. For comparison, the just-released “Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1” only pulled $80 million in it’s first five days.The film is likely the last go-around for the Guardians, who were also featured in “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Avengers: End Game” and specials.

pic.twitter.com/dRuJWY1HdX“Who are you? I’m so sorry I don’t know who you are,” Salonga said.“We’re just a fan,” the male fan — whom Playbill identified as Cristopher Retokelly Carpila — responded. “Please?”Sneaking backstage without authorization, especially to a talent dressing room or green room, is a breach of theater security and etiquette.

“The Creator” opens in theaters Sept. 29.

You can read the full SAG-AFTRA memo here, and read AMPTP’s response here.“We moved on some things,” the SAG-AFTRA memo said, “but from day one they wouldn’t meaningfully engage on the most critical issues.”Along with a summary, the memo included a comprehensive breakdown of guild proposals and the counteroffers made by AMPTP. Among the disagreements between the two sides, according to SAG-AFTRA:A requested 11% general wage increase in the first year, and 4% in the second and third years to deal with inflation was countered with 5% in the first year, 4% in the second and 3.2% in the third, the guild says.A proposed a revenue sharing scheme on streaming services to offset residuals losses was flatly rejected by AMPTP.A proposal to make terms for background actors the same everywhere was rejected by AMPTP.A proposal to compensate background actors who also do stand-in work on the same day for both jobs, instead of paying them for one, was rejected.AMPTP agreed to provide hair and makeup specialists trained for diverse hair types and skin tones, but only for principle performers.And of course, the memo mentions the previously discussed proposal by AMPTP that studios be allowed to use AI to scan background actors and retain ownership and the right to use their likenesses in perpetuity, while paying them only once.“SAG-AFTRA continues to mischaracterize the negotiations with AMPTP,” AMPTP said in its own statement.

#NYC, #SAG LA Vice President @itsMichelleHurd says actors are literally working "Paycheck to paycheck" #ActorsStrike. pic.twitter.com/AWVTc4nQZOHurd said the strike was a labor issue and not a matter for “whiny elitist actors, you know, screaming for more money for their yachts.”“We are working class people, we’re all journeymen actors,” Hurd said. “Think about all the actors that you see on TV, that you don’t know their names, but you are comforted every time you see them.

Cillian Murphy never joined his “Oppenheimer” castmates for dinner while shooting because he was abiding by a strict diet for his role. During an interview with “Oppenheimer” stars, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon, the two opened up about their time on the film’s set and how it felt like a “summer camp” experience because they were shooting in a remote location that only had one restaurant. “It’s unusual for all the actors to be on location together, and we were shooting this really remote location in the middle of the New Mexican desert,” Blunt said. “There was one restaurant; that was it. And we all went to have dinner.”Damon chimed in: “It wasn’t like a restaurant that was open 24 hours.

20,000 members of its loyalty program have bought advance tickets to see “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” as a double feature, AMC Theatres says that total has doubled to 40,000. For months, the “Barbenheimer” double feature meme has become a cultural sensation, as cinephiles have delighted in how the movie release schedule has led to Greta Gerwig’s lighthearted comedy about the most famous doll every made getting released at the same time as Christopher Nolan’s tense drama about the creation of the nuclear bomb.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www. threads .net/@ok_mag Singer Olly Murs and his bodybuilder fiance Amelia Tank tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on a private island over the weekend. Olly, 39, and Amelia, 31, hosted their very own festival, that they aptly named Murs Fest, on Essex’s Osea Island.

Ex-Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs ' retrial later this month on domestic violence charges has been abandoned after lawyers withdrew the prosecution. Ryan, 49, was due to go on trial for a second time on 31 July, accused of controlling or coercive behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 39, between August 2017 and November 2020. He was also accused of assault by “losing control” and headbutting her, as well as the common assault of Ms Greville’s sister, Emma, by elbowing her in the jaw, during a row at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on 1 November, 2020.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Strictly Come Dancing fans have guessed that Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec have secretly welcomed their unborn baby into the world after the latter seemed to share a clue on his Instagram page.The couple had both posted snaps gushing over their sixth wedding anniversary together, along with adorable messages in the captions. But while Janette, 39, opted to share an image from a recent magazine shoot that showcased her blooming baby bump, and an excited look towards the future, 33 year old Aljaž was slightly more cryptic. "Happy sixth (I think) wedding anniversary Bučka," the professional dancer said.

controversial sex scenes and nudity — and Lily-Rose Depp is defending the “nasty” scenes after viewers branded it as “torture porn.”The HBO series — created by Sam Levinson (“Euphoria”), Reza Fahim and Abel Tesfaye (a k a The Weeknd) — follows pop star Jocelyn (Depp, 24, daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis) and her strange and raunchy relationship with nightclub owner and cult leader Tedros (Tesfaye, 33).It has been slammed for its graphic sex scenes and has garnered controversy for behind-the-scenes mess. In March, Rolling Stone reported that sources on the production described a chaotic filming environment, and called it “torture porn” and “rape fantasy.”But Depp is shutting down the criticism, saying the sex scenes in the show are “important” and “intentional.”“We know that we’re making something provocative and we are not shying away from that.

idol-istic. Viewers who have been watching the controversial HBO show “The Idol” expressed confusion, after it was announced that the upcoming fifth episode will be the end of Season 1. “I thought it was gonna be 6 episodes, not 5?? What happened???” one fan wrote. Another outraged fan complained, “this needs 10 episodes…story hasn’t gone anywhere.”The salacious drama – which has become infamous for its “nasty” sex scenes and nudity – is helmed by Sam Levinson (“Euphoria”) and musician Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, 33, who also co-stars. The plot follows troubled pop princess Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp, 24, daughter of Johnny Depp), as she becomes entangled in a strange and steamy relationship with self-help guru, club owner and cult leader Tedros (Tesfaye). “Schitt’s Creek” star Dan Levy, 39, is also in “The Idol,” for some reason. (Maybe he just needed a paycheck).There’s been a lot of hand-wringing about how raunchy the show is – even though it’s tame compared to “True Blood” or even “Bridgerton.” It’s been slammed by critics for its graphic sex scenes, and it also attracted controversy for reports of its environment behind the scenes.

The Weeknd has confirmed that he’s currently “finishing” up his new album.The singer, who recently announced his plan to retire the moniker and record under his birth name Abel Tesfaye, has long teased a trilogy of albums that has so far featured the LPs ‘After Hours’ and ‘Dawn FM’.Now, in a new interview with Variety he has shared an update on the project and discussed how fan theories on the album’s title are incorrect.“I’m finishing the third part of this saga, of this trilogy,” he revealed. “The name of it will come out soon, but it’s not called what some fans think it’s called… what they think it’s called is actually a song on the album, but that’s not what the actual album is called.

The Weeknd has shared a cover of John Lennon’s ‘Jealous Guy’ that’s been used in HBO’s new show The Idol.Ahead of the show’s fourth episode, The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, shared a version of Lennon’s classic song that appears in the show. The Idol is made by Euphoria-creator Sam Levinson and follows the plot of a pop star (Lily-Rose Depp) who develops a controversial relationship with self-help guru and cult leader Tedros (Abel Tesfaye).The cover was first teased back in April and the musician performed it in Norway earlier this week.You can check out the song here:Last week, The Weeknd and BLACKPINK‘s Jennie shared a new song that appears in The Idol – listen to ‘One Of The Girls’ below.Depp also appeared on two new The Weeknd songs ‘World Class Sinner/I’m A Freak’ and ‘The Lure’ from the show’s soundtrack, which were released earlier this month.The first single taken from the HBO drama was titled ‘Double Fantasy’, and hears The Weeknd (now going by his birth name Abel Tesfaye) team up with Future.

The Weeknd and BLACKPINK‘s Jennie have shared a new song that appears in The Idol – listen to ‘One Of The Girls’ below.The Idol is made by Euphoria-creator Sam Levinson and follows the plot of a pop star (Lily-Rose Depp) who develops a controversial relationship with self-help guru and cult leader Tedros (Abel Tesfaye).Depp also appeared on two new The Weeknd songs ‘World Class Sinner/I’m A Freak’ and ‘The Lure’ from the show’s soundtrack, which were released earlier this month.Now, Tesfaye has teamed up with Jennie, who also appears in The Idol as one of Depp’s backup dancers, Dyanne, for a new track.Listen to ‘One Of The Girls’ below.The first single taken from the HBO drama was titled ‘Double Fantasy’, and hears The Weeknd (now going by his birth name Abel Tesfaye) team up with Future. Like ‘The Lure’, the collaborative single featured production from The Weeknd and Mike Dean, and arrived accompanied by a music video that featured clips from the show.More recently the singer-songwriter and actor released the single ‘Popular’, which saw him join forces with Playboy Carti and queen of pop, Madonna.

After its HBO debut, The Idol quickly made waves for its controversial sex scenes and cringy storytelling.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music It is an interesting time to be Abel Tesfaye, a.k.a. the Weeknd. Last summer, he was criss-crossing North America on his “After Hours Til Dawn” stadium tour while simultaneously doing reshoots for his HBO series, “The Idol.” This summer, he’s watching the reactions to the deeply controversial show while criss-crossing Europe on the second leg of the tour, which will move to Latin America and Asia into next year. He’s also doing press for the Emmy campaign for his HBO concert documentary released earlier this year, “The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium.” All the while, he’s been recording, as he always is. Despite, and because of, the polarized reactions to the first episodes of “The Idol,” the show has scored big ratings and even bigger conversation.

Sam Levinson reveals how he managed to convince The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, to play as creep on “The Idol”.

“The Idol” continues to ruffle viewers’ feathers.

Jon Burlingame Three months from now, the Weeknd might just have an Emmy to place alongside his four Grammys and his Oscar nomination. That’s because he joins a dozen other music superstars — including Dolly Parton, Common, Ryan Tedder, “Weird Al” Yankovic and Meshell Ndegeocello — who have entered work in this year’s Emmy competition. Voting began yesterday in the seven music categories. Approximately 550 members of the Academy’s music branch (composers, songwriters, music directors, orchestrators or music supervisors) will cast ballots, although viewing the hundreds of entries before voting ends on June 26 is an impossible task, Academy officials privately concede.

Sam Levinson‘s latest series “The Idol” hit HBO two weekends ago after its world premiere at Cannes in May, and the critical response is …not good. In fact, most critics think it’s a trainwreck of a show, which isn’t surprising given the stories that leaked during its production.