The Weeknd is now officially known online by his real name – Abel Makkonen Tesfaye – after following through on plans to update his social media accounts. On Monday, the Canadian artist’s ...

"Shocked and embarrassed" is how Abel Tesfaye — better known as Grammy award-winning artist The Weeknd — says he felt upon seeing a controversial product shot from H&M, with whom ...

The Cannes Film Festival hosted the world premiere of Sam Levinson’s HBO original drama series The Idol, starring Lily-Rose Depp and co-creator Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye. Other guests who ...

He also called Mr. Tesfaye a trusted friend, humble and “just a good human being, a very genuine person.” “Abel is not only really sweet but really professional,” said Ms. Ortega.