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Irish Mirror on MSN1d
Fans only just discovering meaning behind The Weeknd's name
The Weeknd's decision to ditch his iconic stage name and rebrand under his original title of Abel Tesfaye has led many fans ...
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 ...
Jenna Ortega Admits to Feeling 'Very Lost' When She Began Movie with The Weeknd: 'Strange Time in My Life' (Exclusive)
She added that working with Abel Tesfaye on 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' helped ground herJenna Ortega's latest movie helped her ...
The Weeknd Says Fame Can Be a ‘Full-Time’ Job: ‘I Have No Interest in That’
At the film’s New York premiere at AMC Lincoln Square 13 on Tuesday, Tesfaye (or, as the world knows him, The Weeknd) spoke ...
The Weeknd Burns Down His Whole Persona (and a House or Two) In A Wild, Cathartic New Film
Abel Tesfaye and director Trey Shults talk about teaming up to imagine the downfall of The Weeknd onscreen in Hurry Up ...
PRIMETIMER on MSN1d
"It could also just be a rebirth" — The Weeknd to seemingly stick to his stage moniker after initially announcing its retirement
During the release of his album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, the singer asserted that it marked a ’chapter close’ on The Weeknd.
How the Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Combines Film, Music and Touring to Craft a New Playbook For Innovative Artistry
"Hurry Up Tomorrow" sees The Weeknd craft a new way to connect with fans across a film, a sold-out tour and massively popular ...
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.
Roger Ebert1h
Hurry Up Tomorrow
An overlong, aimless vanity project that will only satisfy folks who've already decided they'll like it because of their ...
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 ...
Abel Tesfaye Talks ‘The Weeknd’ Persona & Creating His Most ‘Cathartic’ Work In ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye’s new film, “Hurry Up Tomorrow” may be one of his most personal projects to date. “I think I just ...
The New York Times4d
Abel Tesfaye Bids Farewell to The Weeknd
and starring the R&B singer the Weeknd, whose given name is Abel Tesfaye — in which Anima, a mysterious character played by Jenna Ortega, whacks the singer over the head with a bottle of ...