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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 27: In this image released on December 7, The Weeknd performs during his “After Hours Til Dawn” tour at SoFi Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Live Nation)
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The Weeknd, born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye to Ethiopian immigrants, is a singer, songwriter, and producer originating from Canada. He signed with a label in 2012 after gaining popularity on anonymous YouTube vibes, and he released his debut studio album Kiss Land the following year. The Weeknd released five studio albums, won three Grammy awards, and is known for big hits like “Can’t Feel My Face,” “The Hills” and “Starboy” featuring Daft Punk. In 2019, The Weeknd made his film debut in Adam Sandler's Uncut Gems where he played himself. In 2021, he performed at the Super Bowl halftime show. He created and co-starred in the HBO drama The Idol for one season before its cancelation.
- Full name: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
- Birthday: February 16, 1990
- Height: 5’8″
- Hometown: Toronto, Canada
- Net worth: $100 Million
- Record label: XO and Republic
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The Weeknd Named the Song That Inspired ‘Blinding Lights’
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Selena Gomez’s Most Popular Songs About The Weeknd
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The Real Reason Why The Weeknd and Drake Didn’t Talk To Each Other For 7 Years
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The Real Reason Why The Weeknd Doesn’t Do Interviews
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The Weeknd Explains the Difference Between Abel Makkonen Tesfaye and His Stage Persona

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Liam Payne: The Last Song He Performed Live

The tune was a smash hit for another teen idol, who was involved in a reported rivalry with One Direction.

by Lucille Barilla

Published on October 17, 2024

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Liam Payne’s Fight for Life: The Health Crisis That Shaped His Childhood

The former One Direction singer and songwriter opened up about a dark period in his childhood, where he faced many medical crises.

by Lucille Barilla

Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan of One Direction sing into microphones.

Celebrity

Liam Payne Faced Rejection Before He Was Named One Direction’s ‘Leader’

The late singer received advice from a legendary powerhouse, who delayed Liam Payne's dream of superstardom before One Direction began.

by Lucille Barilla

50 Cent Decided to Be Oprah Winfrey’s Enemy if He Couldn’t be Her Friend

A look into 50 Cent’s past feud with Oprah Winfrey, and what changed between them.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on November 1, 2024

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Celebrity

Lil Kim Once Shared She Started Getting Plastic Surgery Because of a Movie

Lil’ Kim once shared how she thought plastic surgery would’ve helped her get into character better while filming a movie.

by Antonio Stallings

Wearing black cowboy costumes, Nelly and Ashanti smile for a photo at their Halloween party

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Ashanti Makes Stunning Post-Baby Debut at Nelly’s Wild Cowboy Costume Party

New parents Nelly and Ashanti took time to party and have some fun for the rapper's 50th birthday -- Halloween-style.

by Ali Hicks

Inside Diddy’s ‘Lonely’ Birthday Behind Bars: Fried Rice, Psych Team Visits, and ‘Limited’ Recreation

Sean 'Diddy' Combs celebrated his 55th birthday on Nov. 4, 2024, while behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center. Here's what to know about his big day.

by Lauren Weiler

Published on November 4, 2024

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs walking in front of Jennifer Lopez. Lopez is smiling and looking over her shoulder.

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Model Said Diddy Watched Jennifer Lopez’s Music Video On Continuous Loop at Party: ‘It Seemed … Creepy’

Sean 'Diddy' Combs watched Jennifer Lopez's music videos on a continuous loop in his hotel room, according to a former Playboy model invited to one of his parties.

by Lauren Weiler

Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Justin Bieber facing each other and shaking hands at the 2015 American Music Awards

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Justin Bieber Ready to ‘Get Back to Business’ Following Diddy Drama, Body Language Expert Says

Justin Bieber is ready to dive back int work and get down to business after the Sean 'Diddy' Combs drama, according to a body language expert. Here's what the expert noticed.

by Lauren Weiler

Everything We Know About The Weeknd’s New TV Show, ‘The Idol’

The Weeknd is making his way to TV screens everywhere in the new HBO series 'The Idol.' In the show, he stars opposite actor Lily-Rose Depp.

by Chris Malone

Music / TV

BLACKPINK’s Jennie is Starring Alongside The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in HBO’s ‘The Idol’

The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp are starring in the HBO series 'The Idol.' They'll be joined by BLACKPINK singer Jennie Kim.

by Chris Malone

Roger Waters, who called out Drake and The Weeknd

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Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Claimed He’s ‘Far More Important’ Than Drake & The Weeknd

Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters performed a concert in Toronto in July 2022, the same night that Toronto natives Drake and The Weeknd had a concert. Waters felt the media focused its attention too much on the younger artists.

by Chris Malone

Music

Why the Weeknd Doesn’t Like His Stage Name as Much Anymore

The Weeknd still releases music as his character, even if some fans call him by his real name. Here's what this artist said about his stage name.

by Julia Dzurillay

Music

The Weeknd Named the Song That Inspired ‘Blinding Lights’

The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" was a huge hit in the United States. It was inspired by a song that was far less popular.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Music

The Weeknd Revealed Why ‘Earned It’ Made Him ‘Feel Confident’

The Weeknd's "Earned It" had a huge impact on the charts in the United States. The song also changed The Weeknd's self-image.

by Matthew Trzcinski

HBO’s ‘The Idol’ Just Ousted Its Director

The Weeknd's HBO show 'The Idol' is getting a complete revamp.

by Aramide Tinubu

Music

‘Squid Game’ Star Jung Ho-yeon and Jim Carrey Star in The Weeknd’s New Music Video for ‘Out of Time’

Fans of 'Squid Game' may recognize The Weeknd's new leading lady. In a music video for the song "Out of Time," Jung-Ho-yeon and The Weeknd have a romantic karaoke date with a foreboding ending.

by Emily Mallon

Celebrity

What Movie Stars Has the Weeknd Dated?

It's unclear if The Weeknd is dating or just singing about dating a movie star. If it's not Selena Gomez, is it someone else he's seeing?

by Brandi Yetzer

Celebrity

Why Angelina Jolie Could be the Movie Star the Weeknd Is Referencing in a New Song

Here's how The Weeknd's new song might be about his rumored girlfriend Angelina Jolie.

by Christina Nunn

Celebrity / Music

This The Weeknd Song Might Contain a Wicked Reference to a Past Collaborator

Who is The Weeknd singing about in his song 'I Heard Your Married'? Some fans think it's about a past collaborator with a 'Wicked' voice.

by Rita DeMichiel

Music

‘Here We Go…Again’: The Weeknd Isn’t Singing About Selena Gomez, Is He?

The Weeknd's song 'Here We Go...Again' alludes to at least one of his past girlfriends. Is Selena Gomez one of them?

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Entertainment

The Weeknd Is Collabing With Jim Carrey On His New Album ‘Dawn FM’

The Weeknd collaborated with the likes of Jim Carrey and other stars on his album 'Dawn FM'

by Chris Malone

Music

Did Drake Withdraw His 2022 Grammy Nominations in Support of The Weeknd?

Drake has been honored by the Recording Academy before at the Grammy Awards. He was nominated at the 2022 ceremony, but ultimately withdrew his nominations

by Chris Malone

Celebrity / Net worth

The Weeknd and Angelina Jolie: Who Has a Higher Net Worth?

Whether the Weeknd and Angelina Jolie are dating or not, both have accumulated a lot of wealth in their careers. But who has more?

by Becca Bleznak

Celebrity

What Is Angelina Jolie and the Weeknd’s Age Difference?

Angelina Jolie and the Weeknd may or may not be dating. But the strange pairing ignited the rumor mill regardless. One focus of the investigation? Their age difference.

by Becca Bleznak

Celebrity / Music

Ariana Grande and the Weeknd Top the Billboard Hot 100: Who Has More No. 1 Hits?

Both Ariana Grande and the Weeknd are frequent Billboard chart-toppers. They teamed up for a remix in 2021, and made history once again. Which has had more hits reach the top?

by Becca Bleznak

Music

Why The Weeknd’s 3 Grammy Wins ‘Mean Nothing’ to Him Now

The Weeknd's hit album 'After Hours' was completely shut out from the Grammy nominations this year. And it's changed the way he sees the award show forever. Learn about what happened behind-the-scenes to prompt The Weeknd's Grammys boycott here.

by Kelli Boyle

Music

The Weeknd and Other Artists Who Refuse to Submit Their Music for Grammy Nominations

Ahead of the 2021 Grammy Awards on March 14, The Weeknd announced he will no longer submit his music for Grammy nomination consideration in the future. Learn about his boycott and other artists who have done the same here.

by Kelli Boyle

Music

What Were The Weeknd’s Backup Dancers Wearing During the Super Bowl Halftime Show?

During the Super Bowl halftime show, The Weeknd's backup dancers worse an interesting bandaged getup -- here's the reasoning.

by John Wolfe

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