HBO's controversial series The Idol starring The Weeknd will not be getting revived for a second season.
The series had just a five episode run and the decision to end it apparently came after a lackluster reception by viewers, and according to Variety, the show's creators were not clear if there was potential for the show to move forward.
The show made headlines well before its wide debut after director Amy Seimetz exited the show and was replaced by Sam Levison. It again made headlines after premiering at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival for its portrayal of a sex cult.
Elton John Hospitalized
Singer Elton John spent a night in the hospital after falling at his home in Nice, France.
The 76-year-old was apparently treated for minor injuries and stayed the night for medical observation. The fall comes more than a month after John wrapped up his five year long Yellow Brick Road tour.
In 2021, the singer suffered another fall which prompted a hip surgery. Some of the dates on his tour were delayed as a result of the sudden medical emergency.
Representatives for John said he is doing well and recovering at home in the South of France.
Bob Barker Tribute
The world lost a television icon when host Bob Barker died over the weekend.
CBS is marking the end of an era with a special televised tribute. The Price is Right: A Tribute to Bob Barker is slated to air on Thursday at 8pm on the network. It'll cast a light on Barker's legendary 50-year career on television, which actually started on a game show called Truth or Consequences.
Barker hosted The Price is Right for 35 years from 1972 to 2007.
Days may be getting shorter and colder, but your furry friend still needs to get that daily exercise. Dr. Danielle Bernal, global veterinarian with Wellness Pet Co., joined Cheddar News to discuss the health benefits of walking for humans and dogs.
Many parents are currently shopping for presents for their young children as the holiday season is underway. Parenting and lifestyle expert Amanda Mushro joined Cheddar News to give some ideas on what to purchase for your kids.
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week we watch real-life spiritualism that has gone too far, fictional witchcraft that has gone too far, and two Christmas classics to bring our happiness back.
Since 1927, Time Magazine has chosen its Person of the Year to acknowledge the world's biggest and most influential change makers. This year it was global phenomenon Taylor Swift. Dan Macsai, executive editor of Time, spoke with Cheddar News about the process to make its pick and what's involved.
So I got the chance to chat with times executive editor Dan Max about how time made its decision and the entire person of the year issue.
A liberal activist with an eye for mainstream entertainment, Lear fashioned bold and controversial comedies that were embraced by viewers who had to watch the evening news to find out what was going on in the world.
