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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 Reflects On ‘The Idol's Negative Reviews, Admits It "Could Have Been Great" But There Were "Too Many Cooks In The Kitchen"
As his debut feature bows in theaters and to largely negative reviews by critics, The Weeknd (née Abel Tesfaye) is admitting ...
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 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 ...
‘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 says “The Idol”'s bad reviews make 'a lot of sense': 'Everyone was trying to get to the finish line'
"You've got to pay your dues," the singer said of working on the critically panned HBO series. "But boy, did I pay my dues.” ...
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
Death is not looming for the “Final Destination” franchise at the box office. Its sixth installment, “Final Destination: ...
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 ...