Dionne Warwick isn't the only one to wonder what made the Canadian artist want to call himself The Weeknd. Her's what The Weeknd's stage name really means.

The thriller will be in theaters on May 16.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 13: Abel Tesfaye attends Lionsgate's "Hurry Up Tomorrow" World Premiere on May 13, 2025 in New York City.

Trey Edward Shults directed Abel Tesfaye's first feature, inspired by the pop star's recently released album of the same name, set for a May 16 theatrical release by Lionsgate. By Etan Vlessing Canada ...

Last night, the nearly sold-out crowd at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium came for a killer show by The Weeknd. They got it. The opening show of Abel Tefaye’s After Hours Til Dawn 2025 tour was two hours ...

There are a lot of great singers in the world. But the one with the purest voice—the one with a sound like literal rays of light—has to be The Weeknd. For the Toronto-born artist, singing is a gift ...

The global superstar, aka Abel Tesfaye, turned up in Sin City to promote his first feature 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' with a set that included "Blinding Lights." By Chris Gardner CinemaCon got a dose of The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, is making his big-screen debut as a lead actor. The Grammy-winning singer plays a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Weeknd’s Beauty Behind the Madness marks 10 years as his ...

The Weeknd’s Beauty Behind the Madness anniversary reissue sparks three top 10 U.K. hits as “Often,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” and “Tell Your Friends” debut. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 27: In this ...

With a dramatic, nearly half-minute-long tease, The Weeknd reached up and removed his sleek mask, revealing his beaming face on the enormous video screen behind him. The thunderous ovation that ...

The partnership will ensure The Weeknd keeps creative control over his art while still capitalizing on the assets. The Weeknd has announced a new billion-dollar deal that solidifies his control of his ...