NBC reports that HBO's controversial
series, 'The Idol,' will not be renewed
after just one season on air.
.
NBC reports that HBO's controversial
series, 'The Idol,' will not be renewed
after just one season on air.
.
According to an HBO spokesperson,
the show by Sam Levinson and
Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye
will not be making a return.
.
After much thought and
consideration, HBO, as well as
the creators and producers, have
decided not to move forward
with a second season.
, HBO spokesperson, via NBC.
Weâre grateful to the creators, cast
and crew for their incredible work, HBO spokesperson, via NBC.
On July 2, the five-episode series,
which starred Tesfaye as a shady
club owner, was brought to a conclusion.
NBC reports that 'The Idol' was
fraught with controversy from its
production through its release.
In March, 'Rolling Stone' published a report
citing sources who claimed the production
had "gone wildly, disgustingly off the rails.".
In March, 'Rolling Stone' published a report
citing sources who claimed the production
had "gone wildly, disgustingly off the rails.".
Other publications also criticized the show after its
release, with 'Playlist' calling it "gross and sexist,"
while 'Vulture' said it felt like "faint rape-fantasy porn.".
Other publications also criticized the show after its
release, with 'Playlist' calling it "gross and sexist,"
while 'Vulture' said it felt like "faint rape-fantasy porn.".
How ever youâre feeling watching that
scene, whether itâs discomfort, or you
feel gross, or you feel embarrassed for
the characters, itâs all those emotions
adding up to: This guy is in way over
his head, this situation is one where
he is not supposed to be here, Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, via 'GQ' Interview.
However, NBC reports that despite the controversy,
the show managed to rank among Max's
most-watched series of the summer.
The official trailer for season two of 'House of the Dragon' is here. The preview comes after HBO released dueling green and black trailers back in March. HBO shared the new trailer on social media along with the words "Raise your banners." The new season of the 'Game of Thrones' prequel will continue to chronicle the House Targaryen civil war and is based upon George R.R. Martin's book 'Fire & Blood.'
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'Curb Your Enthusiasm' has captured the attention of Georgia's Secretary of State. The season premiere of the final season of the HBO comedy featured Larry David being arrested for violating Georgia's election integrity law for giving his friend Leon Black's aunt a bottle of water while she waited in line to vote on a hot day in Atlanta. He's now facing a looming trial on the series. The storyline must have made its way to the state capitol, because last month Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, sent a letter to David addressing the plotline about the 2021 voting law.
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Filming for 'Euphoria' season three has been put on hold. The Sam Levinson drama was expected to start production soon on its long-awaited new season, but production has hit pause on those plans. The timeline on production has now been pushed back to give Levinson more time to work on the dark teen drama's scripts. In addition, the show's cast â which stars Zendaya and an all-star cast including Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi â is being allowed to pursue other opportunities.
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New Analysis Suggests , Long-Term Effectiveness , for Wegovy Users .
NBC reports that patients taking
Novo Nordisk's obesity treatment maintain
an average of 10% weight loss over four years.
The news potentially boosts the
drugmaker's push for Wegovy to be
covered by insurers and governments. .
The company submitted long-term
findings at the European Congress
on Obesity in Venice, Italy. .
This is the longest study
weâve conducted so far of
semaglutide for weight loss, Martin Holst Lange, Novoâs head of development, via NBC.
We see that once the majority
of the weight loss is accrued,
you donât go back and start
to increase in weight
if you stay on the drug, Martin Holst Lange, Novoâs head of development, via NBC.
According to another analysis published by
the drugmaker, approximately 17% of trial participants stopped using the treatment
due to side effects like nausea. .
The costly treatment ranges from $200
to nearly $2,000 per month in the ten
countries where the drug is available.
NBC reports that Novo Nordisk was the
first drugmaker to market GLP-1 agonists,
originally developed as a diabetes treatment,
to address record high obesity rates.
NBC reports that Novo Nordisk was the
first drugmaker to market GLP-1 agonists,
originally developed as a diabetes treatment,
to address record high obesity rates.
Rival Eli Lilly launched its drug
Zepbound in the United States
in December of 2023. .
Neither drugmaker has managed
to produce enough of the
treatment to meet surging demand
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Red Lobster Announces, Nearly 100 Locations , Will Be Shut Down.
NBC reports that approximately 99 Red Lobster locations
will be auctioned off as the seafood chain faces
questions regarding the company's long-term future.
Founder and CEO of the liquidation firm TAGeX Brands,
Neal Sherman, said he would lead the closure of over
50 locations in a May 13 LinkedIn post.
Sherman said equipment from the
locations will be auctioned off.
Locations will reportedly be closed across
the United States, including Denver,
Indianapolis, California and New York.
On May 14, Restaurant Business Magazine reported
a total of 99 locations would close, representing
about 15% of the company's 700 locations. .
NBC reports that the largest seafood
restaurant in the U.S. has struggled with debt,
unfavorable leases and executive turnover.
The chain's troubles also stem from ill-advised
strategies like an all-you-can-eat-shrimp promotion
in 2023 that resulted in a significant loss.
Earlier in 2024, the chain's largest investor,
Thai Union, announced that it would
seek to exit its position. .
The combination of Covid-19 pandemic,
sustained industry headwinds, higher
interest rates and rising material and
labor costs have impacted Red Lobster,
resulting in prolonged negative
financial contributions to
Thai Union and its shareholders, Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union Groupâs CEO, via NBC.
After detailed analysis, we have
determined that Red Lobsterâs
ongoing financial requirements
no longer align with our capital
allocation priorities and
therefore are pursuing an exit
of our minority investment, Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union Groupâs CEO, via NBC
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Some US Weapon , Shipments to Israel Continue , Amid Invasion of Rafah.
NBC reports that United States officials say that
shipments of military assistance have continued despite
concerns of Israel's invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza.
NBC reports that United States officials say that
shipments of military assistance have continued despite
concerns of Israel's invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza.
Officials familiar with the matter claim that
shipments of both offensive and defensive
weapons have been sent to Israel in recent days.
The news comes after the Biden administration threatened
to suspend arms shipment over Israel's plan to invade
Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge.
The news comes after the Biden administration threatened
to suspend arms shipment over Israel's plan to invade
Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge.
In response to the U.S. threat, Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would
"stand alone" in order to pursue its goal of eliminating Hamas.
In response to the U.S. threat, Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would
"stand alone" in order to pursue its goal of eliminating Hamas.
Last week, the Biden administration halted an arms
shipment of bombs that were intended for Israel. .
Last week, the Biden administration halted an arms
shipment of bombs that were intended for Israel. .
NBC reports that with no ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in sight, Israeli forces have continued its bombardment of Rafah amid ground operations. .
According to the United Nations, over 100,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah since Israel issued evacuation orders earlier this week. .
According to the United Nations, over 100,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah since Israel issued evacuation orders earlier this week. .
Aid groups, along with doctors and local officials, have expressed
growing concern that hospitals in Rafah have already been
overwhelmed ahead of a feared full-scale Israeli assault. .
For five days, no fuel and
virtually no humanitarian aid
entered the Gaza Strip,
and we are scraping
the bottom of the barrel, Hamish Young, UNICEF Senior Emergency
Coordinator in the Gaza Strip, via NBC.
According to local health officials, over 34,900 people
in Gaza have been killed since Israel launched its
assault following the October 7 Hamas attacks. .
According to local health officials, over 34,900 people
in Gaza have been killed since Israel launched its
assault following the October 7 Hamas attacks.
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Massive Recall Follows , Discovery of Rat Parts, in Japanese Sliced Bread.
NBC reports that a brand of sliced bread in
Japan has been recalled after rat parts were
discovered in the popular product. .
NBC reports that a brand of sliced bread in
Japan has been recalled after rat parts were
discovered in the popular product. .
According to Pasco Shikishima Corp., 104,000 packs of
its super-fermented âchojukuâ bread, produced at a
factory west of Tokyo, have been impacted by the recall. .
According to Pasco Shikishima Corp., 104,000 packs of
its super-fermented âchojukuâ bread, produced at a
factory west of Tokyo, have been impacted by the recall. .
The company said that the line , âwill be suspended for the time being to investigate
the cause and to strengthen countermeasures.â.
The company said that the line , âwill be suspended for the time being to investigate
the cause and to strengthen countermeasures.â.
We deeply apologize for the serious inconvenience and trouble this has caused to our customers, suppliers, and other concerned parties, Pasco Shikishima Corp., via NBC.
The company added that there have been no
reports of customers falling ill as a result
of eating contaminated products.
NBC reports that the news comes amid
a string of food safety scares in Japan. .
In March, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical ordered
a recall of three dietary supplements containing
red yeast rice that had been linked to over
100 hospitalizations and five deaths. .
In 2023, police made multiple arrests linked
to a wave of pranks dubbed "sushi terrorism.".
The so-called acts of "sushi terrorism" involved diners at conveyor
belt restaurants engaging in unhygienic behavior like licking cups
before returning them or contaminating food with hand sanitizer. .
The so-called acts of "sushi terrorism" involved diners at conveyor
belt restaurants engaging in unhygienic behavior like licking cups
before returning them or contaminating food with hand sanitizer.
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Cardi B isn't shying away from her parenting duties even as a multi-millionaire --- in fact, it sounds like she wants little to no help ... including from her.. TMZ.com
This Day in History: , Paul McCartney Announces
the Breakup of the Beatles.
April 10, 1970.
McCartney announced the breakup
in a press statement prior to the release
of his debut solo album, 'McCartney.'.
When asked if his songwriting partnership
with John Lennon would be active again,
McCartney replied with a terse, "No.".
The Beatles had been in the process
of breaking up for several years.
But the statement sent shockwaves
through the music industry, further alienating
McCartney from the rest of the band.
In an interview with 'Rolling Stone,'
Lennon responded, saying, "[Paul] canât
have his own way, so heâs causing chaos.".
By the end of 1970, McCartney officially
filed suit to dissolve the
business partnership of The Beatles
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Jeremy Allen White in Talks , to Star As Bruce Springsteen in Biopic.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The movie is based on a
2023 book written by Warren Zanes.
It will center around "the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, 'Nebraska,'" according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
Scott Cooper is working on the
script and also plans to direct.
Former Netflix head Scott Stuber
is also involved in the project.
'Nebraska,' Springsteen's sixth studio album, was once ranked as the 150th greatest
album of all time by 'Rolling Stone.'.
Springsteen reportedly performed all
of the instrumentals on that album.
It was released two years before
Springsteen's mega hit, 'Born in the U.S.A.'.
Additional details about White's discussions to portray Springsteen have yet to be revealed. .
The actor has gained renewed attention
for his role on 'The Bear' which earned
him his first Emmy in January
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The internet's latest boyfriend Nicholas Galitzine is opening up about his sexuality and feeling conflicted over certain roles that have shot him to fame. The 29-year-old told British GQ that while he identifies as straight, taking on some roles within "queer stories" has left him with a sense of "perhaps guilt."
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Hunter Schafer said she's turned down many trans roles and is saying she wants the public to stop focusing on her trans identity. In a new GQ cover story the 'Euphoria' star said, "I just want to be a girl and finally move on." She added that she's even hesitant to say the word "trans" in interviews.
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'The Idol' has been canceled after one season. HBO isn't moving ahead with another season of the drama from 'Euphoria' creator Sam Levinson and The Weeknd, who also starred in the show. It suffered..
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