8. The Failure
Her 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.
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How to Fail as a Popstar is a comedy TV series that premiered on CBC Gem on October 13, 2023. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "The Failure", aired on October 13, 2023.
The story of Vivek, a queer brown boy from Edmonton as he tries (and fails) to achieve pop stardom, told from the perspective of the now 40-something trans femme artist that boy became.
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8 episodes · 1 season
2023 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago
Her 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.
After the Tegan and Sara tour, Vivek’s music career has accelerated to Paris and a French record label in 2006 – but do their plans align with Vivek’s dream?
Vivek takes control!
Are Vivek’s new manager’s industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?
Vivek’s debut album gets him his ticket out of Edmonton! But first he needs to find a way to tell his mom he’s moving to Toronto.
Vivek’s dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.
Like all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!
In 1997 Edmonton, 15-year-old Vivek has never quite felt like he fit in but hearing a pop song leads to discovering his dream…and his voice.
Created by Vivek Shraya
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The most recent episode of How to Fail as a Popstar, Season 1 Episode 8 "The Failure", aired on October 13, 2023.
How to Fail as a Popstar has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.
How to Fail as a Popstar first aired on CBC Gem on October 13, 2023.
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