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‘These reviews’: The first reactions to ‘The Idol’ are not great

Tweeting about the negative 'Idol' reviews is a meme now.

On May 23, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture

The Weeknd speaking on couch holding phone up next to woman with nature behind

The Weeknd is facing criticism for his Rolling Stone tweet, following disturbing allegations about his new HBO show ‘The Idol’

A damning Rolling Stone report compared 'The Idol' to misogynistic 'torture porn,' describing chaos behind the scenes.

On Mar 2, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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lewd anime of ronald mcdonald, wendy, and col. sanders

D.C. Mayor accidentally tweets out lewd anime meme

Whoops!

On Jul 5, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

The Weeknd’s Super Bowl halftime show aesthetic spawns instant memes

His background singers donned the singer's familiar bruised and bandaged look.

On Feb 7, 2021 by Rachel Kiley

Internet Culture

The Weeknd changes Instagram avatar to fan art—that was stolen from the original artist

Artist Tw1tterPicasso drew the Weeknd in 2017. A random account passed it off as its own.

On Jan 4, 2021 by Audra Schroeder

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The Weeknd accepts the award for favorite male soul/R&B artist at the American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angele

People are memeing The Weeknd’s bizarre injuries at the AMAs

The Canadian singer showed up to the AMAs with bandages covering his face.

On Nov 23, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

‘Blinding Lights’ challenge sweeps TikTok—thanks to Nicole Scherzinger and Jenny McCarthy

'Who's ready to jazzercise with me??'

On Apr 21, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

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TikToker discovers a child in Moscow who looks just like Bella Hadid

The resemblance is striking.

On Apr 15, 2020 by Dominic-Madori Davis

Internet Culture

How to stream the Super Bowl halftime show live

Expend blinding lights when The Weeknd throws it down at the halftime show.

On Feb 2, 2020 by Phil West

Shows

Rumors Gomez and Beiber are back together

New photos show Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber together again

The two have hung out twice in the past four days alone.

On Nov 1, 2017 by Samantha Reichstein

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Lana Del Rey’s channels pure L.A. noir with the Weeknd in ‘Lust for Life’ video

Can she nab a second Song of Summer?

On Apr 21, 2017 by Christine Friar

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Best music videos 2017: Beyonce's Love Draught

The absolute best music videos of 2017

This year's all about fluorescent lights and love.

On Mar 5, 2017 by Kristen Hubby

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The Weeknd’s stunning ‘Mania’ short film is bloody and intense

All of these new songs are fantastic.

On Nov 23, 2016 by Ramon Ramirez

Streaming

The 7 most unnecessary parody songs on the Internet

We didn't need these.

On May 23, 2016 by Luke Winkie

Internet Culture

The Weeknd is selling an absurdly expensive vaporizer

It's the priciest PAX you can buy.

On Nov 27, 2015 by Ziwe Fumudoh

Internet Culture