The Weeknd to write and star in a new show on HBO and people can't wait
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The Weeknd is trying his hand at TV writing, producing and acting with his latest project, a professed "cult drama" series for HBO called
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The Weeknd to Write, Star in HBO Cult Drama Series
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The Weeknd Fires Back at Rolling Stone's Scathing 'The Idol' Report
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The Weeknd to write and star in a new show on HBO and people can't wait
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Here's Why HBO's 'The Idol' Already Has So Much Drama
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The Weeknd Releases New Album 'Dawn FM' – Listen Now!, First Listen, Music, The Weeknd
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The Weeknd Slammed for Response to 'Rolling Stone's 'Idol' Report
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Lily Rose-Depp Avoided the Weeknd on Idol Set Over Method Acting
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The Weeknd on His Dark Persona, Quitting Drugs, and His Grammys Snub
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The Weeknd's HBO Show, The Idol, Gets Premiere Date, Teaser Trailer: Watch