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The Weeknd reverts to his real name, Abel Tesfaye, and he's not the first artist to kill his stage name

The Weeknd's name change comes after the award-winning artist told W Magazine that he wanted to "kill The Weeknd" — and he's not the only artist to ditch their stage name.

ABC News

The Weeknd starts scrapping stage name on social media

New York (AFP) - The Weeknd appears to be making good on his recently expressed desire to transition back to his given name, Abel Tesfaye, after soaring to stardom under his globally known stage moniker.

AFP

Singer The Weeknd wants to 'kills off' pop persona and revert back to his birth name

Canadian artist The Weeknd has used the moniker since the release of his compilation mixtapes in the album Trilogy in 2012 before going on to win four Grammy Awards in his career to date

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Elon Musk subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein case, Vice Media files for bankruptcy, and The Weeknd reverts to his birth name — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News

The Weeknd to 'replace' stage name after major announcement

The popstar has revealed he will now be known by a different name

Wales Online

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg, The Weeknd vying for ownership stake in NHL’s Ottawa Senators

Reynolds is attached to a bid worth more than $1 billion led by real estate developer Remington Group, while Snoop Dogg announced he is part of a bid spearheaded by Los Angeles-based businessman Neko Sparks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg, other celebrities want to buy the Ottawa Senators

Multiple celebrities are in the mix for a minority ownership stake in the NHL’s Ottawa Senators

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Purge all you want, Spotify, it won't cancel AI music – and Grimes has a better idea

AI is here to stay, and wheedling out fake tracks won't stem the flood in the way that charging a commission for a voice or brand just might…

TechRadar

The Weeknd pours love into his newest production: A specialty Ethiopian coffee

The coffee is exclusively available for purchase online and at select Blue Bottle cafes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Controversial series The Idol was sparked by a disturbing remark by The Weeknd

Musician has teamed up with ‘Euphoria’ creator for new drama

The Independent UK

Ryan Reynolds wants to expand his sports empire. Will Snoop stop him?

The actor has enjoyed huge success with Wrexham and now he is interested in the NHL’s Senators. He will face competition from two music titans though

The Guardian - US

The Weeknd reveals plan to ‘kill’ stage name after last album

‘The album I’m working on now is probably my last hurrah as The Weeknd,’ artist said

The Independent UK

The Weeknd Is Ditching His Moniker After His Next Album So I Guess It’s Time For The Weekdy

All good things must come to an nd.

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The Weeknd reveals plan to ‘kill’ stage name after last album: ‘I’ve said everything I can say’

‘The album I’m working on now is probably my last hurrah as The Weeknd,’ artist said

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MusicRadar

How to make an AI cover song with any artist's voice

Heard the AI-generated fake-Drake song that hit the headlines last week? How about the new "Oasis" album with AI Liam Gallagher on vocals? Here's how to do it yourself

The Conversation

Generative AI is forcing people to rethink what it means to be authentic

It turns out that pop stars Drake and The Weeknd didn’t suddenly drop a new track that went viral on TikTok and YouTube in April 2023. The photograph that won an international photography competition that same month wasn’t a real photograph. And the image of Pope Francis sporting a Balenciaga…

Reason

A Fake Drake Song Shows the Potential for A.I.'s Future

Meanwhile, content creators and corporations want copyright regulations for artificial intelligence.

The Independent UK

Grimes is encouraging people to make AI-generated versions of her music

‘I think it’s cool to be fused with a machine’

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Cinemablend

The Idol: A Timeline Of The Changes And Reported Issues With The HBO Series

Here is a timeline of The Idol, including its various ups and downs, changes, and reported issues on set.

Evening Standard

Grimes says anyone can clone her voice for AI-generated songs

The pop singer, real name Claire Boucher, said she is willing to “split 50% royalties on any successful AI-generated song that uses my voice”.

My Imperfect Life

What's the controversy surrounding HBO's 'The Idol'?

A lot is happening at HBO. 'The Idol' starring Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd is causing a stir for its workplace toxicity and graphic nature

My Imperfect Life

Who is Lily-Rose Depp dating now? The latest intel on her love life

We appear to have an update on the Lily-Rose Depp dating sitch, as she soft launches her new beau—here's the DL

Pedestrian.tv

How Much $$$ Coachella Headliners Make While You Watch The Livestream Eat Tuna From The Can

That hurts.

iMore

Apple yanks AI-faked Drake and The Weeknd song after complaints

Apple Music is just one of the streaming services to remove a fake Drake and The Weeknd song created by AI.

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Drake deepfake has exposed a music industry unprepared for AI

A collab by Canadian superstars Drake and The Weeknd, referencing the latter’s ex-girlfriend, the singer and actress Selena Gomez? Hand me that juice. Except, it’s not what it seems, dammit. Last Sunday an original track, heart on my sleeve, appeared online, uploaded by an anonymous artist known only as ghostwriter.…

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