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The Weeknd plans to shed his longtime stage name, persona

Posted on May 9, 2023 by thegrio.com

Grammy winner Abel Tesfaye says he’s eager to put his musical alter ego The Weeknd behind him as he embarks on his acting debut on the upcoming HBO Max series “The Idol.”

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