It’s only been a few weeks since “The Idol” premiered, but HBO’s new series has already intrigued the pop culture zeitgeist. “The Idol,” which sees Lily-Rose Depp in her first major television role, follows Jocelyn, a troubled pop star who finds herself in a twisted romance with a club owner and cult leader named Tedros (played by The Weeknd). While Levinson maintains that “The Idol” isn’t based on “any particular pop star,” it hasn’t stopped viewers and, in some cases, the show’s writers, from comparing Jocelyn to real-life icons such as Britney Spears and the Weeknd’s ex, Selena Gomez. Cover stories “The Idol” opens as Jocelyn poses nude for an album cover photo shoot. Her team briefly contemplates whether she should take off her hospital bracelet, insinuating that Jocelyn was admitted to a mental institution, or possibly rehab. “Mental illness is sexy,” insists record executive Nikki Katz (Jane Adams), and the bracelet stays on. Related Galleries Celebrity News Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye Dons Classic Loewe Suit for ‘The Idol’ Red Carpet at Cannes Film Festival 2023 Fashion Scoops Blackpink’s Jennie Will Make Her Hollywood Debut in The Weeknd’s HBO Drama ‘The Idol’ Lily-Rose Depp in “The Idol.” Fans of Gomez were quick to point out similarities between Jocelyn’s photo shoot and
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