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‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’: Why Abel Tesfaye Created a Dark Fictional Backstory for His Music and The Weeknd Persona
Director Trey Edward Shults breaks down the fact, fiction, and psychological meaning of the dark mythology he and Abel ...
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti Kick Off After Hours Til Dawn Tour in Arizona: 8 Best Moments
A 100-degree day in the desert was the scene to kick off the After Hours Til Dawn Tour in Arizona on Friday night (May 9).
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 ...
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 ...
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The Weeknd talks 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' and how his life is a 'never-ending' movie
LAS VEGAS − Abel Tesfaye, the musician known as The Weeknd, is a certified smash ... Her character represents “this sensitive side” of Tesfaye “that he maybe didn't feel like he got ...
The Weeknd Reveals the Humble Job He Had Before Becoming Famous — and How He Still Works with His Old Boss
The singer was folding clothes at American Apparel at the time; now his former boss is one of his creative directors ...
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The Weeknd: Vulnerability is something you run away from
The chart-topping singer felt he was able to show his vulnerable side while working with Trey, explaining that he faced his "child self" during the shoot. The Weeknd - who has previously dated the ...
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The Weeknd admits he hides behind his music
The Weeknd has used music to “hide” his vulnerabilities ... The chart-topping singer felt he was able to show his vulnerable side while working with Trey, explaining that he faced his ...