The Weeknd: The Idol, Tour Sneak Peek, and "Popular" with Madonna & Playboi Carti | Apple Music

Abel Tesfaye, better known as "The Weeknd", joins Zane via FaceTime as he gears up for the premiere of "The Idol." He discusses recent collaborations with Playboi Carti, Madonna, Mike Dean and more for the show's official soundtrack. He reveals to Zane that he's always wanted to produces a full album for Madonna, and hopes this collaboration was just the beginning.
The Weeknd also talks about how proud he is of co-stars Jennie Kim, Lily-Rose Depp, and Moses Sumney for all the hard work they put into this project.
He also reveals that he's calling from Portugal, and gives a sneak-peek of the stage being built for the European leg of his "After Hours Till Dawn" Global stadium tour.
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[@juice1070]

He sounds so happy to share about all of his creations, like an actual parent who's proud of their child

[@Pilkington007]

Having been a fan of The Weeknd for more than a decade. Seeing him do an interview for this long has blown my mind 😂

[@ui5971]

truereee

[@EverSerpa29]

He used that robot in those After Hours teaser videos, then in Echoes Of Silence 10th anniversary, and now in the live tour. I love it. It's the small details that matter the most.

[@Batman__]

That's Hajime Sorayama's work and Abel has admired him and his work for the longest time if im correct! When they collabed for the EOS Special, sorayama mentioned his best wishes for Abel and his career and that they had things in common. Lovely to see abel use his work again :))

[@EverSerpa29]

@@Batman__ Exactly.

[@lisa_paul]

small details? it's taller than a building and god knows how expensive...

[@fargxam]

@@Batman__ Check the "Just Push Play" album cover from Aerosmith

[@anshurajput9054]

His talking voice is soooo calming and captivating ❤️😍

[@selenasuau2613]

He is aquarius ♒🏺

[@anshurajput9054]

@@selenasuau2613 IKRRRR, XOTWOD 🫶🏻

[@anshurajput9054]

He is filming a documentary?!?! OMGGGG I CAN'T WAIT 🤩

[@claireclaireclaireclaireclaire]

OMG YES SAME!!!

[@anshurajput9054]

@@claireclaireclaireclaireclaire XOTWOD 🫶🏻🤩

[@Babydoll_2319]

LITERALLY FIRST THOUGHT!! YESSSSSSSSSSS🎉🎉

[@ui5971]

I LOVE WEEKND

[@lomptv8782]

love to see zane and abel be friends after all these years. since the kissland days

[@szn1580]

We’re they not friends?

[@lomptv8782]

@@szn1580 they were always friends. the thing is that the weekend never really does interviews. this is his first video interview after starboy

[@szn1580]

@@lomptv8782 facts

[@anshurajput9054]

So glad to see him doing interviews 😍🥺

[@mmmm-ur7kn]

Hearing abel talk about Jennie is so touching knowing how Jennie has been a huge fan of him since her trainee days

[@maryland8829]

Which minute???

[@hades8831]

@@maryland8829 10:18

[@barry4649]

Is this his first interview in over 5 years?

[@jackb.garcia4794]

That’s what I was thinking haha it’s been so long

[@jackb.garcia4794]

Last time was with NFL

[@barry4649]

@@jackb.garcia4794I forgot about that. Doesn’t really count imo

[@colinminer8306]

He had one just a few weeks ago

[@jackb.garcia4794]

@@colinminer8306 yes true at Canne

[@spicysauce4739]

he really broke out of being the shy guy since the mixtape days. you love to see it

[@sebastianred]

Always love to see an Abel interview ❤

[@redfrost2831]

Greatest interviewer on the planet! Love this dude, he always asked the best questions and is just so down to earth with his guests ❤ love to Abel too of course ❤️‍🔥 XO

[@silkbuttons]

I find his fake and unnatural!!

[@ScienceExperiments2023]

@@silkbuttons interviewing celebs on that level is really difficult, “fake and unnatural” lol

[@silkbuttons]

@@ScienceExperiments2023 yeah, "lol", hes a try hard

[@silkbuttons]

@@ScienceExperiments2023 yeah lol lol lol fake fake tring to be cool with the daggiest kiwi accent

[@chelskaf]

he's so sweet

[@Johnnyboytoy12]

I love The Weeknd.

[@smg83550]

This man is the mere definition of dedication. We are so grateful 🙏

[@rebelblue]

I love Popular, The Weeknd and Madonna sounds so good together ❤

[@mackdaddydeathjam]

Carti too

[@cesarpop8949]

​@@mackdaddydeathjam mmmm NO

[@SaraiGerald-cx5vk]

@@mackdaddydeathjam he had a 5 second verse and it was ass

[@DiffensiveE]

Abel doing a documentary makes me happy, idk how they will explain his homeless days tho

[@jeanpetit462]

Wish the weeknd and Madonna will make a whole dance album together

[@sleeposucks]

and carti

[@Private_Account101]

*Carti

[@Private_Account101]

@@sleeposucks weekend and carti would be fye

[@huangryan666]

Carti and Weeknd better

[@ksiolajidebthdv2889]

Please .. him alone is enough 👑

[@alexacosta3655]

Manifesting this album will happen!!! As a long time fan of both, I'm happy with Popular, I do believe they could create another Classic Madonna album. The chemistry is there.

[@okeykid780okea9]

I just spent last night reading articles of him for offscreen interviews and he blesses us with this

[@ksiolajidebthdv2889]

ABELL👑🖤 I’d die for a long interview of his

[@lucindacarrasco6107]

Super proud of you Abel!Exactly right people need to wait and watch it! But I know it will be amazing!!!😊❤

[@JordanNMusic]

Feels good to see Abel so positive/excited about something in an interview.

[@eyoelxo8352]

its so nice to see a Happy Abel. I love this

[@hunnybunny5474]

Hearing his everyday speaking voice is such a treat. It's great

[@kalanferguson]

I love hearing Abel speak.

[@avaq2588]

Thank you so much for an interview !!!!!!!! Ah love u

[@David4413]

Always will love Abel.

[@L2-EH]

Abels Tour Is Gonna Top Every Single Show His Ever Done, Thank you Abel for the Tour!!🧡

[@leahlopez6635]

ABELLL I LOVE THESE INTERVIEWS

[@leonie563]

Abel, you are amazing! You really would break the internet sitting down with Diary of a CEO. I'm sure you two would be fantastic. Cannot wait to see what you do in Europe. Hope you come to Australia/Asia/Middle-East too!

[@Aname-hk4bu]

I’m happy you have that much passion for your show.

[@AA-qb7ni]

Love this friendship between to people who are great at their work 🙌❤

[@mikemartinez299]

It’s so fantastic to hear Abel speak so wonderfully about Madonna. Thank you. She is a visionary. The one & only QUEEN!! I love you The Weeknd.

[@tropical9913]

She ain't the only queen in music. Ever heard of Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Rihanna etc.?

[@mikemartinez299]

@@tropical9913 Yes, I’ve heard of them. They may be queens but to me they aren’t the ultimate queen. Madonna is. 👍🏽

[@shaunT20]

Good answer they all are but if you ask those women Madonna inspire them along with others of course but she’s been there and paved the way for other Queens to exist 🎉❤Period !

[@shingtak2388]

so excited to see the concert in germany.😍 I'm so happy

[@theusersam]

Madonna & The Weeknd - dream duo!! Please keep collaborating!! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@Peets_]

Carti better

[@kiannn139]

@@Peets_ MONEY ON TOP OF ME MONEY ON TOP OF HER💯

[@werrutkyupnext]

@@kiannn139 SHAWTY FUCK WIT ME SHE KNOW I'M POPULAR

[@shaunT20]

He wouldn’t of done it if he thought she wasn’t worth it believe that period. 💯

[@WasWasLo]

abel x madonna is a legendary duo i did not know i needed.

[@Kondwani_simwanza]

Wow what an interview. Abel is down to earth man that why I love this dude

[@enricorepetti7943]

Zane at the beginning is literally me rn

[@stargxrlv_]

I love Abel Tesfaye so much

[@nvpgaming8467]

Hissa talking voice... Ngl I'm hearing it for first time and I liked it❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jetstreamhustla]

He coming into Abel and he’s killing off the weekend I love it

[@diagorasofmel0s]

Abel is the GOAT, He will be remembered in the lines with the greats like MJ and Prince.

[@Timothyrpiano]

I agree, you can't force creativity, you have to let it happen naturally

[@dyana4926]

Abel’s voice is so calming

[@christophermoultrie4343]

Love the song !!! I just might go to the concert

[@bentoth6377]

Popular is the song of the summer...such a 2000's R&B vibe 🔥. I'd love a album by Madonna produced by him...Two of my favourites together 🙌

[@ahmedhosnyj]

This man is so inspiring!

[@stevie9047]

More more more, we need this! Get himmmm to do an interview.

[@kediinpjs4776]

So excited to see Abel The Weekend in August at Wembley Stadium

[@jasa829]

A 14 minute interview where he shows his face??🤯🤯🤯

[@mgdln.s1527]

YAA😍

[@BUweB]

The Weeknd is amazing. Madonna sounds amazing again @ Popular with her Vocals. AND yes please a whole Madonna Album.

[@EAB82]

Long live the Queen. Thank you Abel!

[@jackpollard3151]

I wasn’t ready for this interview to end, and I feel like it finished at a random point. Is there a part two coming?

[@flamoonigirlolivia]

That is just amazing, these men, these topics, this moment

[@TheTarotStar]

✨ this ✨ there was a time he didn't even give interviews and being overly critical of himself. Abel has come a long way 🙏🏼🌕🌃

[@alyssalovestheweeknd]

the love i have for this king

[@jeromelovesmadonna]

We need more Abel & Madonna 😍😍😍

[@yesno6817]

and carti 😍

[@Ineke1466]

I am so happy for Abel for the huge success he’s having with his tour. Europe is adoring him and I’ve seen the Idol twice now. The first time the first 2 episodes are ok, but especially the 2nd time I watched it, it was awesome🔥 The hypocrisy on the bad reviews is really awful. The album is mind blowing 🔥❤️

[@Jaeknd-2AM]

I love Abel ❤️

[@letstardust]

We can feel how nice guy Abel is. He’s cute. I love him! Zane is so good

[@comment2344]

Abel's talent is a gift to humanity.

[@HMM9817]

Can’t wait to see Abel in Manchester on June 10th!

[@Gregory-kn2xx]

Abel's so appreciative of people.

[@ScientificNotation34]

Can’t wait!!

[@Flo-TWADS]

Very interesting itw thank you

[@chos1093]

❤❤❤❤te amo Abel tesfaye ❤❤❤❤

[@valerieabrahams611]

Omg my teenage son got me into the weekend music, now we are both going to see Able in july in London getting excited more and more each day, watched the idol love the show wish i could binge watch the show xx❤❤❤

[@leonie563]

He does that. I've lost count of how many taxi drivers are from his parents home country. They are all wanting to go with their kids to his Australian Tour if he comes! It will be wild. I'm loving hearing him morphing into this kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3fXoJSFZb11hdk

[@EvanAbrahamkhan]

love you both

[@MXOTWOD]

his voice is like an angel

[@krasenmaximov8110]

his voice is normal male voice. he sings like an angel

[@MXOTWOD]

@@krasenmaximov8110he still sounds like an angel talking in his normal voice

[@bojangrbic5710]

Jennie's an inspiration to all of us and she deserves everything in this world. Actress Jennie Ruby Jane is coming and i can't wait! I can't wait to see Jennie in "The Idol"! "The Idol" is coming tomorrow and i can't wait! I'm so excited! She's a Goddess and her charisma is out of this world. You're the best and i'm proud of you, baby! I love you, Jennie Kim! My Queen.👑👑💖💖❤️❤️💖💖❤️❤️🌹🌹❤️❤️💖💖❤️❤️💖💖💕💕💖💖👑👑💗💗💕💕❤️❤️🌹🌹💕💕👑👑❤️❤️💕💕

[@thedreamer7343]

the goat is back xo

[@iluvchrxome]

documentary???? OH MY GOD

[@kman484ify]

Anytime there’s a Weeknd interview I gotta catch it see wsp in his world he never misses when it comes to the music I’m just kicking back waiting on the Idol and the next album like summer 2023 is probably gonna go down as the best ever as far as music goes there’s so much dropping and I can’t wait

[@idkwhattowrite-ok7zv]

His talent and creativity is just out of this world. I always say no one can be like Michael Jackson but Abel is so close in his own way these days🖤 xotwod

[@anthok6911]

We're so grateful to live in the same era as him 🙏🏾❤️.

[@willbemer230]

Love Madonna and The Weeknd’s dance vibes

[@ruicarvalho9802]

I can't believe I'll be there in 3 days!!!

[@Joylson]

Abel, a man of character and many goals. What a time to be XO 🤍

[@otinauj]

god abel seems so happy and just matured holy shit.

[@MariaMegalakaki]

Omg Abel 🥹

[@dedesmith7493]

I love how he absolutely sounded nothing like in that idol interview 😭

[@brodiewillis710]

Cuz he was hungover ASF during that Cannes presser lmao

[@rashydahjohnson4992]

That's amazing that this is the weeknd"s first interview in 5 years.

[@user-hr6rw7kr3z]

I am a bit in love with him😂😂😂 I am so happy when I'm listening his songs. They are incredible, really😍 Thanks him

[@teeslifeandfitness9151]

The Weeknd saved my life from depression. His music saved me after saying bad mistakes about my friend when i said i wanted to kill myself when i was 19. I owe him for helping me get through life. I'm 31 and i have autism, i love the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s and now the 20s era of music. The type of music i like from artist or Group is Michael Jackson, Prince, Usher, Omarion, Justin Timberlake, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Boyz II Men, T.I., Eminem, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne, 2Pac, Biggie, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, Jay-Z, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Will Smith, Mario, Pharrell, Akon, 50 Cent, T-Pain, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Fat Joe, Blackstreet, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Ciara, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Flo Rida, Nelly Furtado, Taylor Swift, Nas, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Madonna, Jeremih, Black Eyed Peas, Justin Bieber, Jason Derulo, Drake, Wiz Khalifa, Katy Perry, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Meek Mill, Juicy J, Future, Sam Smith, Big Sean, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz, 21 Savage, Sia, Tyga, Migos, Cardi B, Travis Scott, Rick Ross, Khalid, SZA, YG, French Montana, Swae Lee, Post Malone, A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Chance the Rapper, Metro Boomin, Kid Ink and many more. Please Abel come back to Australia, your first concert was the best.

[@brayanvillanueva7527]

9:32 I liked how he mentioned Suzanna Son and everyone else. I wonder if Suzanna Son’s cover of blinding lights will be on the show 😮😊

[@grecia6758]

Literally the best singer ❤

[@carmeliaveras3389]

The Weeknd!👑👑

[@filipalucio]

He was in Portugal ❤

[@nikauryroman22]

ABEL....IS THAT YOU? IN AN INTERVIEW?!!!

[@mgdln.s1527]

FRR

[@Nicolas111]

The weeknd IS THE BEST XO 💙💙🤗🤗

[@everlymarshall9179]

WEEKND DOC!!!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[@HughezyEntertainment]

Zane's accent changes per guest, I love it.

[@connorhendrick6761]

Zane is acc the best music interviewer

[@atlantidaunderground]

I like his music, definitely talented... it's great that Madonna is open to working with younger artists.

[@montrealer9]

The Idol is gonna rock

[@cristoferchanimak]

Omg for real? Tour prep? After producing the idol and releasing this music and … omg. This guy has to be busiest plan on the planet these months !!!

[@jazzprince4447]

It’s so funny hearing him actually talk

[@KevinDeCastro03]

He is at my country 🔥🇵🇹

[@thedawnamine]

I can't believe I was listening to Abel's voice for a 14 minutes 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@mazda2038]

Still gutted didn't get to see the weeknd last year here in England