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Hypebeast
3 days ago
- 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
Toronto Star
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
The Weeknd has finally unleashed 'Hurry Up Tomorrow.' But as Dylan, Zappa and Prince have shown, not all is in tune when musicians make movies
As Daniel Craig once memorably announced, 'Ladies and gentlemen, the Weeknd.' At the time was introducing the Toronto musician, also known as Abel Tesfaye, on 'Saturday Night Live.' But this weekend is all about the Weeknd, as he's currently appearing in a multiplex near you. Tesfaye is a producer, co-writer and star of 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' a movie companion to his recent album of the same name. Glenn Kenny is an American film critic and historian; his latest book is 'The World Is Yours: The Story of 'Scarface.' '
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Final Destination Bloodlines' at the Oscars? 4 genre-friendly categories where the critically hailed horror flick could compete
Final Destination Bloodlines, the sixth installment in the beloved supernatural horror series, opens Friday in theaters. Fans loved the first five Final Destination movies, but they've all been met with a log to the face at the Academy Awards. After this week's glowing critics' reviews, Bloodlines could find itself competitive in four Oscar categories next year ... if voters aren't too afraid. Kaitlyn Santa Juana stars as Stefani Reyes, a present-day college student inexplicably haunted by a tower collapse from 1968. Teo Briones plays Charlie Reyes, Stefani's younger brother, while Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, and Anna Lore play their cousins. Rya Kihlstedt portrays Stefani and Charlie's estranged mother, Darlene Campbell, and the dual role of Grandma Iris was given to Gabrielle Rose (the older version) and Brec Bassinger (the younger version). Horror icon Tony Todd, who died in 2024, returns one last time as fan-fave character William Bludworth, a mortician who has an expert knowledge of death. More from GoldDerby 'Running Point': Kate Hudson and Jeanie Buss swap stories on being 'a woman in a man's world' Why we may be underestimating Hulu's 'Good American Family' at the Emmys Film reviews trash the Weeknd's 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' as 'self-indulgent' and a 'feature-length ego-stroke' The Warner Bros./New Line Cinema film is directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, with Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor penning the screenplay. Despite its campy horror nature, Final Destination Bloodlines surprisingly enjoys a 92 percent at Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its "emotional layers" and "grisly set pieces." Genre movies rarely do well at the Oscars, though there are some notable exceptions. Earlier this year, body horror film The Substance scared up five nominations, including three for breakout filmmaker Coralie Fargeat. It won Best Makeup & Hairstyling, and Demi Moore was a strong Best Actress contender after claiming the Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Then there's Poor Things (2023), a modern-day Frankenstein story that took home four trophies — Best Actress for Emma Stone, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Makeup & Hairstyling — from a whopping 11 nominations. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) remains the only horror flick to win Best Picture at the Oscars. In addition, it claimed Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins, Best Actress for Jodie Foster, Best Director for Jonathan Demme, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Ted Tally. Warner Bros. Pictures Here are the four Oscar categories where Final Destination Bloodlines might be the strongest: This category is often kind to these types of productions, as gory prosthetics always seem to impress Oscar voters. "Every time a head explodes, which is a lot, you'll want to stand up and cheer," raves William Bibbiani (The Wrap) about Final Destination Bloodlines. Besides The Substance and Poor Things, other spooky movies to contend in Best Makeup & Hairstyling in recent years include Nosferatu (2024), The Batman (2022), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), Joker (2019), and winner The Wolfman (2010). The fact that critics are singling out the production design in Final Destination Bloodlines is definitely a good sign. "The gory set pieces, involving such things as a lawnmower, a garbage truck, and, most spectacularly, an MRI machine, are so cleverly orchestrated that the audience at the preview screening applauded each one," remarks Frank Scheck (The Hollywood Reporter). Poor Things, Dune (2021), and The Shape of Water (2017) recently won this Oscar race, while other genre nominees include Nosferatu, Nightmare Alley (2021), Parasite (2019), and Arrival (2016). The blood-curdling screams, the squelching blood, the collapsing tower ... it's the stuff that the Best Sound category was made for. Some of the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films that reaped sound bids or wins at the Academy Awards this decade include Dune: Part Two (2024), The Creator (2023), The Batman (2022), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), Dune (2021), Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), Joker (2019), and Black Panther (2018). Final Destination Bloodlines is being singled out for its VFX work by several critics, including Tom Jorgensen (IGN), who declares, "Special mention has to go to the effects here, which blend practical and VFX elements extremely well as bodies are slashed, smashed, smushed, and stuffed." A nomination in Best Visual Effects would follow in the footsteps of many of the films listed above, plus faves like Alien: Romulus (2024), Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), Godzilla Minus One (2023), and Kong: Skull Island (2017). SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Who needs an Oscar to reach EGOT? 18 best Oscar-winning actress mother performances ranked Dennis Hopper movies: 15 greatest films ranked worst to best Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Film reviews trash the Weeknd's ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow' as ‘self-indulgent' and a ‘feature-length ego-stroke'
What do you get when you put red-hot stars like the Weeknd, Barry Keoghan, Jenna Ortega, and Riley Keough in a movie together? Apparently, a "self-indulgent" mess and a "feature-length ego-stroke," say the critics — ouch. The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) cowrote and produced the new film Hurry Up Tomorrow, which serves as a companion piece to his sixth studio album, released in January. Trey Edward Shults (Waves) directed and cowrote the Lionsgate picture, which is being described as a "musical psychological thriller." Reza Fahim (The Idol) is the third cowriter. More from GoldDerby 'Running Point': Kate Hudson and Jeanie Buss swap stories on being 'a woman in a man's world' Why we may be underestimating Hulu's 'Good American Family' at the Emmys 'It was just so seemingly unbelievable': 'Earnhardt' director reflects on Dale Earnhardt's NASCAR fame, quest for greatness, and tragic death Hurry Up Tomorrow has a tepid 15 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and a 30 score at Metacritic, making it one of the worst-reviewed movies of 2025 so far. For comparison's sake, the reigning Razzie "winner" for Worst Picture, Madame Web, earned an 11 percent last year on the all-important Tomatometer, and instantly became the butt of countless jokes. The film's plot follows the Weeknd as a fictionalized version of himself, who becomes resentful and depressed after his girlfriend breaks up with him. After the musician encounters a mysterious stranger, he embarks on a psychedelic journey that causes him to question everything he knows about life. Here's the trailer: The Weeknd is no stranger to poor reviews, as his 2023 television drama The Idol received a 19 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. It starred Lily-Rose Depp as a pop idol who has a complex relationship with the Weeknd's unsavory cult leader character. But The Idol had the last laugh at the Emmys, winning the trophy for Best Choreography. While the Weeknd has yet to respond to the reviews for Hurry Up Tomorrow, he said the following in 2023 about critics who trashed his tunes: "I'm not responsible for how someone feels about my music." The artist is a four-time Grammy winner for the songs "Hurricane" and "Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)," and the albums Starboy and Beauty Behind The Madness. Here is a snapshot of what the critics are saying about Hurry Up Tomorrow: Jordan Hoffman (Entertainment Weekly): "The nearly plot-free movie is self-indulgent, overly serious, and, worst of all, just plain dull." Nick Schager (The Daily Beast): "A feature-length ego-stroke of monumental hubris that instantly assumes pole position in the race for year's worst movie." Adam Graham (Detroit News): "It is dragged down by a lack of emotional connection and the high-wire act of bridging reality and fiction in a way that feels truthful, as if the filmmakers' best intentions were blinded by the lights." Maria Sherman (Associated Press): "An exciting vanity project with surrealist imagination but stiff writing, no stakes, limited emotional weight and an unclear narrative." Charles Bramesco (IndieWire): "If the unbearable weight of massive talent is really so crazy-making, that unwieldy creativity should be set free, however messy. Or, if I can just say what I mean: making audiences feel nostalgic about Kanye West? In this cultural economy?" G. Allen Johnson (San Francisco Chronicle): "It's not a perfect film, but it is one that questions, probes and challenges." Todd Gilchrist (Variety): "Hurry Up Tomorrow bears all the signs of pop star hubris masquerading as artistic candor, despite game performances by Jenna Ortega and Barry Keogan to prop up the budding thespian." Brandon Yu (New York Times): "Primarily amounts to an overextended music video that shrinks and cheapens the universe that the Weeknd's songs gesture toward." Hurry Up Tomorrow opened in U.S. theaters on May 16. It has a running time of one hour, 45 minutes, and is rated R for language throughout, drug use, some bloody violence, and brief nudity. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Who needs an Oscar to reach EGOT? 18 best Oscar-winning actress mother performances ranked Dennis Hopper movies: 15 greatest films ranked worst to best Click here to read the full article.
