In a new cover story interview with 'Variety,' The Weeknd also opened up about how it contributed to his forthcoming album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow.' Ilana Kaplan is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE.

The Weeknd AKA Abel Tesfaye is reflecting on the tumultuous production and controversial reception to “The Idol.” The 2023 ...

The Grammy winner acknowledged that he loved "reading criticism" of the controversial show — even if "some of it didn't feel ...

The Weeknd’s sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, may be the last that he releases under his stage name. The singer, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, said he is considering retiring the ...

Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd has delayed the release of his upcoming album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' until January 31st, ...

The Weeknd revealed plans for a tour in 2025 onstage Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Spotify 2025 is going to be The Weeknd's year. The Dawn FM performer (whose real name is Abel Tesfaye) took the ...

In previous interviews, Tesfaye has hinted that this album will be the last under his “the Weeknd” moniker, and that he intends to “kill” the character. “The album I’m working on now ...

By Nicole Fell With all the talk about superfans and how the music industry needs to better serve an artist’s most loyal followers, The Weeknd took the challenge to heart. Teaming up with ...

The Weeknd is setting the table for a massive 2025. His upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, is set for release on January 24. His movie based on the album, starring Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan ...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: In this image released on May 23, The Weeknd performs for the 2021 ... [+] Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on May 23, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles ...