News

‘Hurry Up Tomorrow': Why Abel Tesfaye Created a Dark Fictional Backstory for His Music and The Weeknd Persona
In conversation with IndieWire, writer/director Trey Edward Shults breaks down the fact, fiction, and psychological meaning ...
The Weeknd Says He's 'Getting There' with Retiring His Stage Name. Why He Can't ‘Fully' Commit (Exclusive)
The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, tells PEOPLE about retiring his stage moniker at the New York City premiere of ...
‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Review: Abel Tesfaye Suffers Through Trey Edward Shults’ Dreadful Musical Drama, as Does the Audience
Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan co-star in this film about a tormented pop star, which doubles as a feature-length promotion ...
Watch: The Weeknd performs, talks Tom Cruise connection on 'Tonight'
Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, performed and discussed Tom Cruise's influence on his career on "The Tonight Show" ...
Abel Tesfaye Bids Farewell to The Weeknd
There’s a moment in “Hurry Up Tomorrow” — the new film that arrives in theaters on May 16, co-written, produced by, and ...
Abel Tesfaye Is “Brainstorming” His Next Move With ‘The Weeknd’ Stage Name: “We Don’t Have Any Definite Answers”
The musician continues his acting journey with 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' alongside co-stars Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.
Blavity on MSN9h
The Weeknd Tweeting About ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Director’s ‘It Comes At Night’ Led To Collaboration
Trey Edward Shults and Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, are excited for fans to see the culmination of their professional and ...
Abel Tesfaye says goodbye to The Weeknd
As he launches a North American stadium tour and his "Hurry Up Tomorrow" film, Abel Tesfaye reflects on losing his voice ...
The Weeknd’s Comeback: New music, Grammys & his next era
The artist currently known as The Weeknd has spent the last 15 years building his reputation as the “dark prince ...