Canadian pop star The Weeknd changed his name on social media Monday to Abel Tesfaye, his birth name. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free ...

From headlining the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show to co-creating and starring in an upcoming HBO show to selling out stadiums worldwide, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye — better known as The Weeknd — is certainly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LAS VEGAS − Abel Tesfaye, the musician known as The Weeknd, is a certified smash. Tesfaye, the movie star, is more of an unknown ...

The grand musical journey of Abel Tesfaye, who goes by the stage name The Weeknd, is another classic example of dreams coming true with dedication. The singer-songwriter, once an unknown boy from ...

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 Twitter and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The multi-platinum artist, who made his triumphant return to the Grammys last night, leads his first feature film as a version of ...

Call out his name, just don't call him the Weeknd. In a new interview with W Magazine, the musician and actor, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, opened up about his desire to officially rid himself of ...

The Weeknd may not be The Weeknd much longer. The R&B singer born Abel Tesfaye says he’s getting ready to kiss his stage name goodbye. “I’m going through a cathartic path right now,” Tesfaye tells W ...

This Monday marks not only the end of the weekend, but potentially, the end of The Weeknd, too. Pop star Abel Tesfaye — previously known under his stage name, The Weeknd — has started using his given ...