The Weeknd
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Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Regarded as an influential figure in popular music, he is known for his light-lyric tenor
Tesfaye in 2021
Tesfaye performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2012
Tesfaye performing at Massey Hall in October 2013
Tesfaye performing at Bumbershoot, 2015
The Idol (TV series)
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The Idol is an American drama television series created by Sam Levinson, Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim for HBO. The series focuses on female pop idol Jocelyn and her complex relationship w
The Weeknd
…Tour (2022–2026) set the record for the highest-grossing tour by a male soloist in history. Tesfaye also co-created and starred in the HBO drama series The Idol (2023), and the film Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025). His other ventures include hosting the Apple Music 1 radio show Memento Mori (2018–2022), being appointed…
Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, The Idol's showrunner and co-star.