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.

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 Weeknd has used music to “hide” his vulnerabilities. The acclaimed artist’s confession comes as he explores new creative territory through film, allowing fans a glimpse into his personal journey ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Weeknd enters a $1B catalog deal, according to new report According to an exclusive report by Variety, The Weeknd has ...

April 18 (UPI) --Actress Jenna Ortega joins Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, in his music video for "Drive," a song that appears on his album Hurry up Tomorrow and will be featured in their ...

It’s a busy month for Abel Tesfaye. Last week, the artist better known as the Weeknd kicked off the latest iteration of his sold-out “After Hours Til Dawn” Tour in Glendale, Ariz., while this Friday, ...

Forbes released its annual ranking of the highest-paid musicians in the world. This year, the numbers tell a story beyond just chart success. They reveal how global tours, ownership of music rights, ...

The Weeknd is working to raise $1 billion by leveraging his music catalog without selling his rights as he eyes a post-music career shift. The Weeknd is aiming to secure a whopping $1 billion in ...

The Weeknd is reportedly looking to raise $1 billion in financing backed by his music catalog, which includes music publishing rights and master recordings. Bloomberg reports that New York-based ...

Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to ...

Call out his name(s): The Weeknd might not be retiring his stage persona after all. The Grammy-winning musician, real name Abel Tesfaye, has spoken about no longer feeling connected to his stage name ...