The Weeknd Discusses Retiring His Music Persona: "Don’t Overstay at the Party"
The Weeknd has hinted that his new album Hurry Up Tomorrow might spell the end of musical project, and now pop singer Abel Tesfaye has shed light on his reasons for retiring as "the Weeknd" and his plans for what comes next.
Abel Tesfaye Reflects on Retiring Persona as The Weeknd: ‘It Never Ends Until You End It'
"It's a headspace I've gotta get into that I just don't have any more desire for," Tesfaye explains of his work as The Weeknd.
The Weeknd Says He Had a 'Mental Breakdown' — and Might Retire His Public Persona Because of It
In a new cover story interview with 'Variety,' The Weeknd opened up about having a "mental breakdown" and how it contributed to his forthcoming album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow.'
The Weeknd hints at retiring his iconic persona
The 34-year-old music star, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, admits he could soon walk away from his stage name and move on to a new phase of his career. Tesfaye has been performing as The Weeknd since 2010, when he first gained attention through anonymous YouTube uploads.
The Weeknd Is Ready to Retire His Persona After ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow': ‘It Never Ends Until You End It'
The Weeknd is ready for a change. As the release of new album Hurry Up Tomorrow approaches, the 34-year-old hitmaker is saying it will most likely be his last under the persona that made him a star. In a new Variety cover story published Friday (Jan.
The Weeknd & FERG Talk Changing Their Names | Billboard News
The Weeknd reflected on retiring his The Weeknd persona, and Ferg — formerly ASAP Ferg — explains why he's changed his name.
The Weeknd Cancels Rose Bowl Concert, Delays ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Album Release Date Due to L.A. Fires
Due to the fires in L.A., the Weeknd has canceled his Jan. 25 Rose Bowl concert and will delay the release of his 'Hurry Up ...
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The Weeknd opens up about breakdown after 2022 voice loss
The singer’s new album, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, has actually been inspired by the experience. The album marks his first ...
The Weeknd Had a ‘Mental Breakdown’ After ‘The Idol’
The Weeknd AKA Abel Tesfaye is reflecting on the tumultuous production and controversial reception to “ The Idol .” The 2023 ...
Abel Tesfaye will leave The Weeknd persona behind because it's "been mastered"
Like so many other artists these days, Abel Tesfaye has struggled with the extent of his own celebrity. “People get consumed, ...
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The Weeknd Says He’s Considering Going by His Real Name: Current Persona ‘Has Been Mastered’
Samir Hussein/Getty Images for ABA The Weeknd’s sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, may be the last that he releases under his ...
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How did The Weeknd get his stage name? Story explored as singer set to drop popular moniker
The Weeknd recently announced a new album, tour, and a movie in late 2024. The new album is called Hurry Up Tomorrow. It will be the singer's sixth studio album and his first since 2022's Dawn FM. It ...
The Weeknd Says He's 'Proud' of “The Idol” but Admits It 'Could Have Been Told in a Different Way'
The Grammy winner acknowledged that he loved "reading criticism" of the controversial show — even if "some of it didn't feel ...
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The Weeknd gets candid about 'The Idol' backlash: 'Didn't take it personally'
The Weeknd is opening up about the storm of criticism surrounding his controversial HBO series, The Idol. Speaking to Variety ...