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The Weeknd's egomaniacal disaster

The pop star's new film is a feature-length study in his stardom that will leave you counting ceiling tiles instead

Salon

‘Men run away from vulnerability’: The Weeknd on blinding success, panic attacks and why The Idol was ‘half-baked’

Abel Tesfaye is arguably the world’s biggest pop star – so why is he thinking of wrapping up the Weeknd? As he releases soul-baring film Hurry Up Tomorrow, he charts his path through drugs, heartbreak and abandonment

The Guardian - UK

Hurry Up Tomorrow review – The Weeknd’s meta-thriller plays like a music video

Visually effective yet narratively meandering, the star’s moody psycho-thriller-cum-therapy-session is a missed opportunity

The Guardian - US

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The Most Ambitious Psychological Thriller Of The Year Is A Huge Disappointment

The Weeknd tries to get personal in his semi-autobiographical horror, but comes up empty.

Inverse

The Weeknd is 'brainstorming' end of stage name

The Weeknd - whose real name is Abel Tesfaye - is "brainstorming" the end of his stage name after previously tearing he plans to retire the moniker.

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After 'The Idol,' Abel Tesfaye's new movie 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' brought 'joy back into filmmaking'

Abel Tesfaye has always known he wanted to pursue a career in cinema

The Independent UK

The power of owning your name

Abel Tesfaye is leaving The Weeknd behind, which resonates with those who have struggled with cultural identity

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'Ultimately, it’s not worth dwelling on': The Weeknd doesn't let his critics get to him

The Weeknd doesn't let his critics get to him and sees any negative feedback as "constructive".

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Hurry Up Tomorrow: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about The Weeknd movie

The Weeknd becomes a movie star in “surreal cinematic odyssey” Hurry up Tomorrow. Here’s everything you need to know.

WhatToWatch

First look at Wednesday and Peaky Blinders stars’ new psychological thriller teases a musician on the verge of a mental breakdown

It looks like intense relationships and breakdowns are on the cards for Hurry Up Tomorrow

Total Film

The Weeknd’s surprise Grammys performance ends his yearslong beef with Recording Academy

The Weeknd announced his Grammys boycott back in 2021

The Independent UK

The Weeknd: Hurry Up Tomorrow review – a record that will floor you … and drive you up the wall

On a somewhat exhausting sixth album, Abel Tesfaye uses Brazilian funk, punishing house and lush 70s soul to press great songs into the service of rotten lyrics

The Guardian - UK

On Hurry Up Tomorrow, The Weeknd delivers a spectacular final chapter in his ‘After Hours’ trilogy

5/5 It would be easy to dismiss this 22-track album as indulgent – but the Canadian artist born Abel Tesfaye has created a fitting and astonishingly ambitious final score for his brooding alter ego

The Independent UK

The Weeknd donates to Los Angeles wildfire relief

Music star The Weeknd has donated money to the relief effort in Los Angeles.

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The Weeknd pushes back release of new album out of ‘respect’ for LA wildfires victims

As the death toll from the disaster continues to spiral, The Weeknd has pushed back the release of his new album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ out of “respect and concern” for victims of the killer LA wildfires.

The Guardian - UK

The Weeknd postpones new album ‘out of respect and concern’ for LA residents

The musician also cancelled a one-off Los Angeles show due to the fires, while Beyoncé has delayed an announcement – but the Grammys will go ahead

BANG Premier

The Weeknd delays album release and cancels concert 'out of respect' amid LA wildfires

Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd has delayed the release of his upcoming album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' until January 31st, and he has cancelled a Rose Bowl concert "out of respect" for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

The Independent UK

The Weeknd delays album and cancels huge show in wake of LA fires

The release of The Weeknd’s sixth album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ has been postponed

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Evening Standard

Lady Gaga to Lana Del Rey: the biggest albums to look forward to in 2025

FKA Twigs, The Weeknd, Shygirl and Sam Fender also have album releases due early this year

The Independent UK

Lily-Rose Depp reveals the Johnny Depp film that ‘traumatised’ her

‘ I got really upset,’ said ‘Nosferatu’ actor

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The Weeknd to drop new album Hurry Up Tomorrow in January

The Weeknd has confirmed the release date for his new album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow'.

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The Guardian - UK

The Weeknd: Dancing in the Flames review – another apocalyptic romance, and another surefire hit

Abel Tesfaye revisits his usual theme of nihilistic love and his beloved palette of 80s synths, but it’s melodically solid and there are some tweaks to the formula

The Guardian - US

The Weeknd review – superstar showman wows on a monumental scale

Performing to over 70,000 fans, the mystique merchant put on a 27-song set showcasing new music as well as favourites

The Guardian - UK

Darkness, drama and Daft Punk: the Weeknd’s best songs – ranked!

Ahead of Abel Tesfaye’s livestreamed concert in Brazil to launch his new era, we rate his path from cult mixtape star to pop icon

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