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Is Abel able? Sam Rubin questions The Weeknd’s acting in ‘The Idol’

After reshoots and scandalous articles, HBO’s “The Idol” debuted its first episode. The drama stars Lily-Rose Depp as the struggling pop star Jocelyn, who gets into a relationship with Tedros, a self-help guru and “contemporary cult leader,” played by Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye. Tesfaye is one of the show’s creators Read More

Directors Guild of America reaches tentative agreement with studios, streaming services; avoids strike 

The Directors Guild of America reached a tentative deal with Hollywood studios late Saturday night.  The three-year agreement is between the DGA, Hollywood studios and top streaming companies.  Directors were pushing for streaming residual payments based on how many subscribers were streaming their show from around the world.  Also included Read More

Snoop Dogg postpones Hollywood Bowl concert in solidarity with WGA strike

Snoop Dogg is showing he’s down for those taking part in the current WGA strike. The Long Beach, California native has rescheduled his upcoming shows at the Hollywood Bowl in solidarity with those taking to the picket lines. “DOGGYSTYLE 30th ANNIVERSARY POSTPONEMENT,” the caption to his video on Instagram read. Read More

Cynthia Weil, Grammy winning lyricist who had hits with husband Barry Mann, dead at 82

Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning lyricist of notable range and endurance who enjoyed a decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann and helped write “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “On Broadway,” “Walking in the Rain” and dozens of other hits, has died at age 82. Weil’s daughter, Dr. Jenn Mann, said that Read More

Federal Court to hear challenge over Prince Harry’s U.S. Visa following drug use admission

Could Prince Harry have his U.S. Visa revoked? A federal court hearing is coming up to decide that. The Heritage Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, to see if rules were followed in granting the prince his Visa. The foundation is identified as “an American Read More