On Friday, The Weeknd will release his sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. It arrives four months ahead of a film starring and co-written by the singer-songwriter based on the record. Whether the movie — ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. 2025 is another huge year for The Weeknd, though it’s not as if he ...

For The Weeknd, tomorrow has finally arrived. Abel Tesfaye – the Canadian superstar who performs under the moniker The Weeknd – released his sixth studio album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” on Friday, which ...

It's hard to imagine 21st-century R&B existing without the loathsome tales and crushed-velvet vocals of the Weeknd. Born Abel Tesfaye, the Canadian singer's career has successfully paired soulful ...

After a weeklong delay, The Weeknd dropped a new album Thursday night. "Hurry Up Tomorrow" is the third and final chapter in The Weeknd's "After Hours" trilogy, and he announced a corresponding tour ...

Bella Hadid and The Weeknd had an on-and-off romance that lasted from 2015 until 2019 Jessica Sager is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has ...

Reports last month suggested the superstar artist was looking to raise $1 billion against his catalog. The reality is more complicated. By Ed Christman About 18 months ago, a pair of entrepreneurs, ...

Selena Gomez and The Weeknd's romance spanned 10 months and several continents Sophie Dodd is a writer for PEOPLE. She previously worked as an editorial assistant at PEOPLE from 2018 to 2022. Selena ...

While Coachella has proven to be a prime date location, Kylie Jenner and Tyga as well as Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris are among the couples who broke up after attending the festival together. Almost ...

In many ways, The Weeknd’s latest album marks the beginning of a new era. “After Hours” strips back the early optimism of fame with a futuristic sound but familiar R&B feel. On top of his famously ...

The Weeknd has never been shy about his complicated past. Here's what we know about his history with substance use.