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Coachella has locked down two new headliners! On Wednesday, the official Instagram account for the music festival announced that Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd would replace Kanye «Ye» West at this year's festival — joining Billie Eilish and Harry Styles — as the headliners.“The Party & The After Party,” the caption read next to an updated image of the tour poster.  The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, took to his Instagram account to share the news with the same image. The “Save Your Tears” singer opted for no caption.

The Weeknd seems to be ready to change his name! The artist is following Kanye West’s footsteps, suggesting that he might “pull a YE.” The rapper requested a name change in October 2021, with a judge approving his legal name, from Kanye Omari West to Ye. Now The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, is sharing his thoughts with fans and followers on social media, taking to Twitter to write, “I feel like I should change my stage name to ABEL at this point lol.”The 32-year-old singer, who just released the music video for ‘Out of Time’ featuring HoYeon and Jim Carrey, explained that he is interested in “maybe pull a YE and just legally change my name to ABEL.

The Weeknd might be changing things up thanks to his fans' jokes. On Sunday, the Canadian rapper teased that he might drop his last name, Tesfaye, and legally change his name to just Abel.The Canadian artist was responding to his fans' tendencies to commonly refer to him by his real name, not his stage name. «you guys are hilarious. i feel like i should change my stage name to ABEL at this point lol,» he tweeted.

Surprisingly, one of the artists leaving the 64th Annual Grammy Awards with a new piece of hardware was The Weeknd. The singer (b. Abel Tesfaye, 32) is not a fan of the Recording Academy after they completely shut out his After Hours album, but that didn’t stop the Academy from awarding him Best Melodic Rap Performance. The Weeknd won for his contributions to Kanye West’s “Hurricane,” a track off of Ye’s Donda that also features Lil Baby. Neither the Weeknd nor Ye, 44, were on hand to collect the award, which was handed out in a ceremony before the Apr. 3 broadcast.

The Weeknd has suggested that he might “pull a YE” and officially change his stage name to ABEL.The Canadian singer-songwriter – real name Abel Tesfaye – took to Twitter last night (April 3) to write: “You guys are hilarious. I feel like I should change my stage name to ABEL at this point lol.”In a follow-up tweet, the ‘Dawn FM’ star referenced Kanye West‘s recent decision to change his legal name to ‘Ye’ (he appears on the Coachella 2022 line-up under the new moniker) while mentioning other huge acts that go by a single name.“Maybe [I’ll] pull a YE and just legally change my name to ABEL,” The Weekend said.

publicly boycotting the GRAMMYs last year and vowing not to submit his music for consideration, The Weeknd was honored with yet another GRAMMY Award on Sunday.The singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, won the award for Best Melodic Rap Performance — shared with Lil Baby and Kanye «Ye» West, for their vocals on West's song «Hurricane,» off his album, The trio beat out fellow nominees J. Cole, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X and Tyler, the Creator.

Doja Cat has confirmed that she will still open for The Weeknd on his forthcoming North American tour despite reiterating her recent plans to retire from music.The Weeknd is due to hit the road this July in support of his most recent album ‘Dawn FM’, which came out in January. He’ll be joined at the shows by Doja Cat; the pair previously teamed up last year on ‘You Right’ from the latter’s ‘Planet Her’ record.Last week, however, Doja told her fans that she would be stepping away from music in a series of tweets she posted following a cancelled festival appearance. “I fuckin quit [and] I can’t wait to fucking disappear,” she wrote.She later apologised and dialled back on the claim, but has since doubled down on her initial vow to retire.

The Weeknd joined the long list of musicians to have voiced a character on The Simpsons on Sunday when he was included in the cast for new episode entitled "Bart The Cool Kid." Abel Tesfaye played Orion Hughes, a child influencer and skateboarder who owns a fashion brand named "Slipreme" and once wrote a book of critically-maligned poetry. Hughes becomes friends with Bart while Homer becomes a middle-aged hypebeast.

The Weeknd made a guest appearance in an episode of The Simpsons which aired last night (March 20) – watch clips below.As previously announced, Abel Tesfaye voice the character Orion Hughes, a child influencer who owns the fictional streetwear brand ‘Slipreme’.In the episode, titled ‘Bart The Cool Kid’, Hughes helps Bart become cool, and Homer ends up convincing the local dads to adopt the style of The Weeknd’s character too.See clips from the episode below.

The Weeknd has debunked a leaked image of what was said to be the “original” tracklist for his latest album ‘Dawn FM’.As Billboard reports, the music and celebrity news Twitter account Buzzing Pop recently posted a handwritten note containing songs that were reportedly due to appear on the Canadian artist’s new record.Among them is a collaboration with Ariana Grande and Ty Dolla $ign (on a cut titled ‘Euphoria’) as well as a Kali Uchis team-up called ‘Eat My Heart’. Elsewhere are song titles such as ‘Lost City’, ‘Don’t Break My Heart’ and ‘Angels’.Earlier this week, however, The Weeknd – real name Abel Tesfaye – retweeted the Buzzing Pop post on his official Twitter account along with the message: “I love every single one of these artists but this is beyond fake.

The Weeknd is set to voice a character in an upcoming new episode of The Simpsons.The ‘Dawn FM’ artist will take on the role of ‘Orion Hughes’ in season 33’s ‘Bart The Cool Kid’, which is due to air on March 20.According to Stereogum, the episode will pit Homer Simpson and other dads of Springfield against a young streetwear influencer. Michael Rapaport (Prison Break, Friends) will also guest star.Sharing a post about his upcoming appearance in The Simpsons, The Weeknd – real name Abel Tesfaye – wrote: “proud of this one” alongside a yellow love heart emoji.

The Weeknd’s latest album,, you’ll definitely want to check out the singer’s newest concert special,, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.  invites you to experience the album in a whole new way, as “a purgatory otherworld where live performance, theater, and performance art collide for a night out at the club.” Along with this new immersive musical special comes an official merch collection available to shop now on Amazon. Watch NowShop Now is The Weeknd’s fifth studio album, featuring appearances by Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne and narration by Jim Carrey. joins the ranks of other streamable immersive specials available through Prime Video, including and three volumes of Rihanna’s .Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch and how to shop the new merch: A post shared by The Weeknd (@theweeknd) is currently available to stream now on Prime Video. Watch Now is streaming exclusively on Prime Video. Access to Prime Video is a perk included in an Amazon Prime membership, available for $15 monthly or $139 for the year. If you aren't already subscribed or interested in subscribing to Amazon Prime and just want access to the Prime Video library, a membership to Prime Video is available for $9 monthly.

The Weeknd has announced a slew of North American stadium concerts – dubbed the ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour – that are set to begin in July and run until early September.The singer will kick off the run in his native Toronto on July 8 before heading to Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles and more.He’ll be joined on the road by special guest Doja Cat – the two linked up on ‘You Right’ from Doja’s album ‘Planet Her’ last year. See tour dates below.

The Weeknd has become one of the biggest pop stars in the world over the last few years with his albums After Hours (which contained the smash hits "Blinding Lights" and "Save Your Tears") and Dawn FM, the 2022 project that just might be his masterpiece. There were plans for a massive, hundred-plus date world tour that the pandemic botched at least twice, but hope springs eternal: today, The Weeknd has shared the first leg of his After Hours Til Dawn tour, a more manageable 17-dates spanning North America this summer.

Adele’s latest album ’30’ and The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours‘ single ‘Save Your Tears’ were the world’s best-selling records of 2021.Music industry body the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has revealed that Adele’s 2021 album sold more than five million copies in two months. It’s also the biggest-selling record on vinyl and CD.The Weeknd’s ‘Save Your Tears, which was released in 2020, topped the charts in 18 countries and was streamed 2.15billion times. In 2020, The Weekend also had the biggest record of the year with his other ‘After Hours’ single ‘Blinding Lights’.You can see the rankings below.Top 10 global singles 2021:01 The Weeknd – ‘Save Your Tears’ (2.15billion streams)02 The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – ‘ STAY’ (2.07billion streams)03 Dua Lipa – ‘Levitating’ (1.88billion streams)04 BTS – ‘Butter’ (1.76billion streams)05 Olivia Rodrigo – ‘drivers license’ (1.73billion streams)06 Justin Bieber (ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon) – ‘Peaches’ (1.72billion streams)07 The Weeknd – ‘Blinding Lights’ (1.61billion streams)08 Olivia Rodrigo – ‘good 4 u’ (1.61billion streams)09 Lil Nas X – ‘MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)’ (1.60billion streams)10 Ed Sheeran – ‘Bad Habits’ (1.57billion streams)Top 10 global albums 2021:01. Adele – ’30’02. Olivia Rodrigo – ‘Sour’03. Justin Bieber – ‘Justice’04. Ed Sheeran – ‘=’05. The Weeknd – ‘After Hours’06. Dua Lipa – ‘Future Nostalgia’07. The Kid LAROI – F Love (Mix Tape)08. ABBA – ‘Voyage’09. Morgan Wallen – ‘Dangerous: The Double Album’10. Doja Cat – ‘Planet Her’The three album charts compiled by the IFPI (overall sales, physical sales and vinyl) “reflect the truly global nature of the industry today,” chief executive Frances Moore told the BBC, “with albums by artists

Selena Gomez and The Weeknd's new rumored flame, Simi Khadra. In fact, Gomez, 29, went out of her way to show just how friendly she is with Khadra, posting two pics of herself with the DJ with her twin sister, Haze. «Since 2013

The Weeknd has postponed a planned announcement due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.The ‘Dawn FM’ singer-songwriter began teasing upcoming news via his Twitter account on Wednesday (February 23), telling fans that all would be revealed the following day (February 24).During the early hours of yesterday morning, however, The Weeknd – real name Abel Tesfaye – said that he was delaying the plans amid the news that Russia had launched a military assault on Ukraine.“Unfortunately I’m just now seeing what’s happening with the conflict and will pause on tomorrow’s announcement,” Tesfaye wrote. “I pray for everyone’s safety.” You can see that tweet below.unfortunately i’m just now seeing what’s happening with the conflict and will pause on tomorrow’s announcement.

The Weeknd apologized just two hours after the “horrible timing” of his latest tweet amid the Russian attacks in Ukraine. The 32-year-old “Blinding Lights” singer took to Twitter on Feb. 23 and sent a message of support as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues the country’s assaults on Ukraine.

Selena Gomez appears to have no issue with a friend (Simi Khadra) dating her ex (The Weeknd). Fans realized this unique, unexpected dynamic is playing out on Feb. 24, once the “Same Old Love” singer, 29, posted new photos to Instagram that featured Simi, 28, whom she’s been friends with for years. Simi, best known as part of the modeling/DJ duo with her twin sister, Haze Khadra, has recently been romantically linked to The Weeknd, 32, who memorably dated Selena for about 10 months in 2017.

Bella Hadid is “not concerned” if The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) was captured on camera kissing Simi Khadra, 28. A few sources close to the 26-year-old supermodel spoke with HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY and explained why Bella is completely unbothered after the “Blinding Lights” singer rang in his 32nd birthday on Feb. 19 at Delilah’s in Las Vegas with one half of the DJ twin duo Simi & Haze by his side.

The Weeknd has announced details of a music special available to Prime Video users. The Dawn FM Experience will be streaming from Saturday, February 26 and features music from Abel Tesfaye's Dawn FM, released earlier this year.

Simi Khadra has seemingly found herself in a love triangle after she was spotted kissing her former bestie Bella Hadid’s ex The Weeknd. Simi was there for The Weeknd’s 32nd birthday bash in Las Vegas. Around 2 AM, Simi and The Weeknd were spotted making out like crazy in video footage obtained by TMZ, seemingly confirming rumors that the two have been hooking up. Bella and Simi used to be best friends, but Bella unfollowed her once the rumors surfaced. Here’s everything you need to know about the DJ causing all the drama.

The Weeknd and Simi Khadra are swirling after the pair shared a kiss at the singer's birthday party in Las Vegas over the weekend.The Weeknd was celebrating his 32nd birthday at Delilah in Las Vegas Saturday night when he and the Palestinian-American DJ, who is one half of musical duo Simi Haze, were seen locking lips, according to new video captured by .Khadra chronicled the birthday trip on her Instagram Story, sharing BTS moments from the party, which included a star-studded guest list of Drake, Future, Kaytranada and more.While the pair was previously reported to just be friends, a source tells ET that 28-year-old Khadra, who was a friend of The Weeknd's ex, Bella Hadid, have been «seeing each other.»«The Weeknd and Simi have been seeing each other and having fun together. They were acting very couple-y this past weekend at his birthday celebration in Vegas,» the source shared. «It's easy since they have known each other for a long time.

How do I make you love me? The Weeknd and Simi Khadra were spotted kissing in Vegas, according to Hollywood Life. An Instagram video emerged of the Dawn FM singer and DJ/Model smooching at his 32nd birthday party on February 19, 2022, at the Delilah in Las Vegas. Is this solid proof that the two are a couple?

The Weeknd.The Grammy-winning singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, announced the release date and dropped a teaser tailer for his brand-new immersive music special, .Premiering Feb. 26 exclusively on Prime Video, the mesmerizing visual will help usher fans into the singer's new era, just weeks after the release of his critically acclaimed album, .In the clip, The Weeknd — in makeup to have him look like a much older version of himself — was seen wandering in the late night through the city streets before stumbling upon a warehouse playing his music.

The Weeknd has announced a new ‘Dawn FM’ TV special, airing this weekend on Amazon Prime Video.The special, titled The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience and based on Abel Tesfaye’s recent studio album, will arrive on the streaming service on Saturday (February 26).Described as an immersive special, the TV show will also be released as an eight-track live EP on the Amazon Music platform.Speaking about the project, which was created by The Weeknd alongside La Mar C. Taylor, and is directed by Micah Bickham, Tesfaye said: “I’m ecstatic to partner with Amazon to premiere the most elaborate live TV special I’ve ever done.“Welcome to the next phase of ‘Dawn FM’ — a purgatory otherworld where live performance, theater, and performance art collide for a night out at the club.”Watch a trailer for the new special below.‘Dawn FM’, The Weeknd’s fifth studio album, was released last month (January 7), serving as the sequel to his 2020 full-length ‘After Hours’.

The Weeknd is hitting the town with a new lady love Simi Khadra — and she just happens to be a friend of his ex, Bella Hadid. In photos you can see here, the musician, 31, and the DJ, 29, were spotted out in West Hollywood leaving Sunset Tower hotel after an intimate dinner date. According to the Daily Mail, the pair were first linked last April as an item and Bella reportedly unfollowed both of them on social media, causing a lot of stir about what exactly was going down behind-the-scenes.

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The Weeknd name-dropping her on his new album ‘Dawn FM’.On the track ‘Here We Go… Again’, fellow Canadian Abel Tesfaye sings: “I loved her right, make her scream like Neve Campbell.”Asked about the shout-out during an appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, the Scream star said: “How crazy is that? It’s pretty crazy.“Well at first, my publicist told me, and she was like, ‘The Weeknd,’ and I was like, ‘Wait, which weekend? Last weekend?’ I had no idea what she was talking about.”“And then I realized, ‘Oh, the guy who played at the Super Bowl! That guy!’” she added to Corden. Fellow Canadian.