The Weeknd celebrated the launch of his film Hurry Up Tomorrow‘s second trailer by gracing the stage at CinemaCon. During Lionsgate’s presentation of the new film, the music icon played his hit “Blinding Lights” and a pair of songs from the film’s album. Shortly after the performance, the Weeknd released …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The Weeknd‘s latest — and maybe last — album is here, as Abel Tesfaye looks to retire the moniker that made him one of the biggest stars in …
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The Weeknd doesn’t want you to save your tears for another day anymore. Instead, cry for him. On Tuesday, the R&B star, real name Abel Tesfaye, released the dark video for Hurry Up Tomorrow‘s “Cry for Me.” The self-directed, simple video sees the singer in a dark studio singing the …
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“Everything leaks, always,” says Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammy Awards. So he was surprised and pleased when the Weeknd‘s dramatic return to the Grammy stage Sunday night — after a years-long boycott and months of planning — somehow managed to stay secret until the moment he appeared. The …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Table of Contents How to Buy the Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour Tickets Online When Do the Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour Tickets Go on Sale? …
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At the end of 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Gene Wilder’s grinning candy mogul reminds Charlie Bucket, the wide-eyed naif who’s about to inherit his enterprise, of a mythical creature: “Don’t forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he always wanted.” What happened to him? …
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In the trailer for Hurry Up Tomorrow, an insomnia-plagued musician experiences hair-raising highs and emotional lows. In one clip, released Tuesday, the artist nearly drowns in a bathtub, as a narrator contemplates death, and in another he performs before ear-splitting crowds. It’s the Weeknd‘s latest venture into film and TV, …
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Back in 2021, the Weeknd made a public statement announcing he’d be boycotting the Grammy Awards moving forward. The singer was frustrated that his album After Hours was snubbed at that year’s ceremony, after both the album and its lead single “Blinding Lights” topped the charts all year. Now, the …
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The Weeknd appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to play his new song, “Open Hearts”—with an unusual approach. For the late-night show performance, the musician stripped the color from the video feed and showcased the dynamic track in black and white while wearing a hood cloak and glowing eyeglasses. After sparks …
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The Weeknd has announced a 26-date stadium tour in support of his new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. The massive “After Hours Til Dawn 2025” trek will kick off May 9 at the State Farm Stadium in Phoenix and wrap on Sept. 3 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Throughout the …
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