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Category: Tesfaye, Abel (Weeknd)
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Abel Tesfaye Bids Farewell to The Weeknd in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Film
In his new film, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” the Weeknd plays the Weeknd for the last time. What’s next for him?
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Drake’s Tentative Comeback, Plus: New Music From the Weeknd and More
On Popcast, a survey of the biggest and best albums released recently, including Drake with PartyNextDoor, the Weeknd, Central Cee, Oklou and others.
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The Weeknd Hits No. 1 for a Fifth Time With ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
Boosted by physical sales and a Grammy performance, the album had the biggest week since Taylor Swift’s huge opening last year.
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The Weeknd’s Glimmering Synth-Pop, and 8 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Soccer Mommy, FKA twigs, Reyna Tropical and others.
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Popcast (Deluxe): The Kid Mero on the Viral Characters of 2023
The comedian and podcaster known as the Kid Mero on the year in internet domination, including Ice Spice, Keith Lee, the Weeknd, Kai Cenat and more.
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A Thrilling, Rediscovered Nina Simone Set, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Snoh Aalegra, DeYarmond Edison, Explosions in the Sky and others.
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Can HBO’s ‘The Idol’ Revive 1980s Erotic Thriller Sleaze?
Over-the-top locations and characters bathed in red light recall an all but dead genre that was once a staple of late-night cable: the erotic thriller.
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A Lost (and Found) John Coltrane Recording, and More New Songs
Hear tracks by Claud, Silvana Estrada, Hannah Georgas and others.
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HBO Says “The Idol” Is Sleazy. You Be the Judge.
At Cannes, the sex-filled show is drawing plenty of controversy. That just means “we’re about to have the biggest show of the summer,” Sam Levinson says.
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An AI Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World
A track like “Heart on My Sleeve,” which went viral before being taken down by streaming services this week, may be a novelty for now. But the legal and creative questions it raises are here to stay.