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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 ...
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 ...
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" ...
The Weeknd Prioritizes Promoting Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible’ Over His Critically Maligned ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ | Video
The Weeknd opened his "Tonight Show" interview Thursday by promoting "Mission: Impossible" ahead of "Hurry Up Tomorrow." ...
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 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 their new movie ...