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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Weeknd coming to Gillette Stadium this week
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WWLP) – The Weeknd is returning to Gillette Stadium this week. When and where fireworks are taking place in western Mass. The global superstar will be performing his 'After Hours 'til Dawn Tour' this Tuesday and Wednesday. The record-breaking, diamond-certified artist will take the stage at the home of the Patriots and Revolution for the first time since 2022. There are still some seats available at Parking opens at 3:00 p.m., gates open at 5:00 p.m., and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. The Weeknd will be joined by Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti and special guest Mike Dean. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Weeknd Might Not Be Retiring His Music Persona After All
The Weeknd has teased that Hurry Up Tomorrow— his sixth album and upcoming film of the same name— also marks the end of the artist fans have grown to love for over 15 years. However, that may not necessarily be the case. While promoting the film at CinemaCon 2025, Abel Tesfaye told EW that this moment feels like both a death and resurrection. 'It feels like it [the end of the Weeknd]. I mean, I've kind of toyed with the idea in the past with albums,' he noted. 'But it could also just be a rebirth. Who knows?' Back in January, the 35-year-old announced plans to retire his alter ego. 'It's a headspace I've gotta get into that I just don't have any more desire for,' he explained to Variety. 'You have a persona, but then you have the competition of it all. It becomes this rat race: more accolades, more success, more shows, more albums, more awards and more No. 1s. It never ends until you end it.' Hurry Up Tomorrow marks the conclusion in the trilogy that began with 2020's After Hours, which was followed by 2022's Dawn FM. The film follows a fictionalized version of himself, also named Abel, who gets taken on an insane ride by a seductive stranger, Anima (Jenna Ortega). Director Trey Edward Shults, shared with EW in February that he 'tried to make the movie in a way where, for his fans and people who want to approach it at that level, I hope it's very satisfying and you get a good meal out of it.' Shults confirmed that it was an 'absolute possibility' that the movie would be The Weeknd's last hurrah chapter, adding 'For people that aren't his fans and don't know anything about him or even care about the final capping of the Weeknd, I think you still have a great movie to go through.' The Weeknd considers the film to be 'really introspective and cathartic.' It hits theaters this Friday. More from The Weeknd's 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Film Trailer Hints At A Mind-Bending Experience The Weeknd Earns Fifth No. 1 Album With 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Debut The Weeknd Releases Star-Studded 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Movie Trailer
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Weeknd Embraces Full-Fledged Pop Star Status During 2-Night Chicago Stand
The Weeknd's sixth and most recent album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, was released in January and was accompanied months later by a film of the same name. In the mystifying thriller, the star—born Abel Tesfaye—portrays a thinly-veiled version of himself attempting to rectify an onstage crash out that resulted in not just embarrassment but also losing his voice. This real-life moment from 2022, which the singer ultimately attributed to self-imposed pressure and stress, clearly haunted the 'Blinding Lights' singer. However, this didn't deter The Weeknd from introducing the latest iteration of the After Hours Til Dawn Tour at Chicago's Soldier Field for two consecutive nights on May 30 and 31. Multi-instrumentalist and frequent Weeknd collaborator Mike Dean was the first opener for both evenings, followed by Atlanta-born rapper Playboi Carti. For the May 31 show, the emcee brought his signature high energy for songs like Future's 'Type Shit' and 'LIKE WEEZY.' However, when Carti introduced the one and only Travis Scott as his special guest, the crowd livened up even more for rousing renditions of 'goosebumps,' 'CRUSH' and 'FE!N.' It wasn't long before The Weeknd took the stage amidst a backdrop of a ruinous cityscape and gold robot statue designed by Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama. His dancers, clad in red hooded robes, appeared immediately for his very first song of the night, 'The Abyss' from Hurry Up Tomorrow. The vocalist stunned in a black hooded robe and a shiny chrome mask with illuminated eyes, which he would soon reveal to the delight of the audience. The Weeknd would go on to captivate by playing nearly 40 songs. 'Starboy' felt like a fever dream while 'Heartless' was riddled with jagged guitar riffs that gave it a treacherous edge. 'Can't Feel My Face,' one of the songs that catapulted the Toronto native into superstardom, was purely electrifying, and 'Often' sounded just as sumptuous as it did on 2015's Beauty Behind The Madness. The fiery nature of 'The Hills' was one of the most captivating instances from his set. Even though his cover of Metro Boomin's 'Creepin'' felt brief, the hits that followed were colossal. During 'Out Of Time,' he ventured his way into the crowd to sing along with fans–and was tightly hugged by one who was mesmerized by his presence. 'I Feel It Coming' and 'Die For You' were major sing-along moments, but when The Weeknd dipped into old-school classics onlookers were reminded of the depth of his catalog. More specifically, tracks from his 2011 debut mixtape House of Balloons were delivered with the urgency and conviction of that same mysterious musician with a penchant for lyrical tawdriness. 'Wicked Games,' 'The Morning,' 'High For This,' and 'House of Balloons' sounded less glacial and more heartfelt at this point in his career. The Weeknd didn't perform any songs with Playboi Carti on night two at Soldier Field, and he wasn't much for words throughout the performance. However, he did repeatedly thank Chicago for supporting him over the last 15 years. If there was any fear of coming up short onstage, the singer didn't show it. Instead, he did what he does best: let his transcendental vocals move the people who have believed in him the most. More from The Weeknd's 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Earns $3.3 Million Box Office Debut The Weeknd Might Not Be Retiring His Music Persona After All The Weeknd's 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Film Trailer Hints At A Mind-Bending Experience
Hypebeast
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
The Weeknd and Nespresso Brew Up a Creative Collaboration
Summary Nespressohas teamed up withThe Weeknd's artisanal coffee brand,Samra Origins, to launch a new collection celebrating culture, creativity and daily rituals. Named after his mother, Samra Origins reflects The Weeknd's Ethiopian heritage and family traditions surrounding coffee. The collaboration kicks off with the Nespresso I Samra Origins Togetherness Blend, a rich, bold roast designed to bring people together over a shared love of coffee. Available now in the U.S. and Canada, the collection includes the limited-edition Togetherness Blend, a travel mug and a tumbler, all inspired by The Weeknd's offstage rituals and creative process. The partnership extends beyond product, with Nespresso also serving as the headline sponsor for The Weeknd's world tour, offering fans exclusive experiences. 'Coffee runs deep in my family culture — it's about gathering, sharing, reflecting,' said The Weeknd. Nespresso CEO Philipp Navratil added, 'Just as music blends genres, our coffee brings people together.' More product drops are expected later this year as the partnership evolves.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Weeknd finds magic in the dark to kick off two-night Detroit stand at Ford Field
The Weeknd summoned musical rapture from the ruins of an otherworldly wasteland inside Ford Field on Saturday night. Broad in imagination, grand in scope, the R&B superstar's cinematic spectacular played out for a packed and exuberant crowd at the downtown stadium to kick off a two-night Detroit stand. The concert was part of the Weeknd's long, ever-morphing After Hours Til Dawn Tour, which originally brought him to Ford Field in 2022. Saturday's show deepened the post-apocalyptic chill of that night three years ago; the crumbling cityscape that surrounded him then has given way to the rubble of fallen buildings and a vast video backdrop crawling with trippy visuals. Returning to the no-expense-spared production were dozens of mysterious, red-cloaked figures who solemnly crept across the stage for much of the evening in a kind of surreal druid ritual. The show's new cross-shaped runway configuration featured a towering, sexy-robot statue designed by Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama. Still, amid the cyberpunk dystopia, a Saturday night party extravaganza blossomed. Songs flowed into one another like a live mixtape, with fans across the stadium belting along ecstatically as each new tune arrived. There was less aloofness in the Weeknd's presence this time, as he played to the crowd with frequent exclamations of 'Detroit!' and interacted with fans in the front rows. New to the proceedings were 11 numbers from 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' his recent sixth album, part of a set list that mingled crowd-pleasing hits with deeper cuts to service the diehards. Night one at Ford Field drew a slew of fans from neighboring Canada, including many from the Weeknd's Toronto hometown, where he'll play a pair of shows in July. It was part of a lively and crowded night in downtown Detroit, including a Tigers game next door, the riverside Movement festival and its array of associated parties, and preparations for next weekend's Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. The Weeknd was in strong voice for most of the night, though it's clear the 35-year-old has begun adapting his falsetto-rich studio style to suit the rigors of a global tour. It all unfolded atop a shimmering instrumental soundscape led by keyboardist Mike Dean, who deftly manned a corner of the stage amid his battery of synths. Ford Field is the second stop on the tour's fourth and final leg, though it came more than two weeks after opening night in Arizona. That down time was occupied with the May 16 premiere of 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' the Weeknd-starring companion film to the new album, and he took the opportunity to shake up the set list, swapping in the old-school fan faves 'Kiss Land' and 'High for This' among other tweaks. Following the dark, twinkling show opener 'The Abyss,' the 2-hour, 5-minute set tapped the Weeknd's assorted sonic shades: futuristic club pop ('Take My Breath'), slow burners ('Creepin',' 'Niagara Falls'), warm and melodic new wave ('Save Your Tears,' 'Less than Zero'), simmering anxiety turned into galloping salvation ("Baptized in Fear"), lush throwbacks drenched in '80s charms ('Out of Time,' 'I Feel it Coming'). Rapper Playboy Carti, who had been a bit of an odd fit as opening act, returned to the stage to join the Weeknd to revisit their recent collabs 'Timeless' and 'Rather Lie.' 'Blinding Lights' — the eternally infectious, dayglo-streaked hit that stands as the most-streamed song in history — was the inevitable climax late in the show. It was followed by a wind-down that ultimately culminated with 'Moth to a Flame' and a few final fiery blasts from the flame projectors that had been busy across the stadium all night. The Weeknd and company will do it again Sunday night at Ford Field as the After Hours Til Dawn tour kicks into high gear for its final run across North America. (Note for ticketholders: The Weeknd took the stage Saturday at 9:12 p.m.) Contact Detroit Free Press music writer Brian McCollum: 313-223-4450 or bmccollum@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: The Weeknd finds magic in the dark to kick off two-night Detroit stand
