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‘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 ...
After Receiving An Extremely Low Rating From Critics, Jenna Ortega And The Weeknd's New Movie Is Going Viral On The Internet
Jenna Ortega and Abel Tesfaye, aka "The Weeknd," are in a film called Hurry Up Tomorrow, and the reaction is a bit surprising ...
The Weeknd’s Comeback: New music, Grammys & his next era
Follow The Weeknd’s journey from underground mixtapes to global superstardom, exploring his biggest hits, unique sound, 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.
‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ tops box office while The Weeknd’s movie falters
Bloodlines” has topped the domestic box office charts this weekend. According to studio estimates Sunday the film earned $51 ...
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Abel Tesfaye Says He May Not Retire “The Weeknd” After All
Abel Tesfaye said he would be making one last album under the name the Weeknd. That album came earlier this year with the ...
‘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 ...
The Weeknd’s New Movie Confirms the End of an Era—Here’s Why
Hurry Up Tomorrow is not a movie in the traditional sense. Noir lighting and a haunting synth orchestral score does not a ...