The Weeknd Talks Retirement + HBO Max Is Back (Again)

HIGHLIGHTS:

• The Weeknd hints that he’s starting the process of retiring his stage name

• Abel Tesfaye debuts his new film Hurry Up Tomorrow in NYC

• Max is officially changing its name back to HBO Max

• Warner Bros. releases a new trailer for James Gunn’s Superman

The Weeknd Might Be Retiring His Name Soon

As he celebrates the premiere of his new film Hurry Up Tomorrow in New York City, The Weeknd—aka Abel Tesfaye—is getting real about stepping away from his iconic stage name. In an interview with PEOPLE, the 35-year-old singer confirmed that the transition is already underway, though not quite complete since he's currently on tour. While he kept some details close to the chest, the news fuels long-standing speculation that this era of “The Weeknd” may soon come to a close.

Source: PEOPLE

HBO Max Is Back, and So Is Superman

After trying to be just “Max,” Warner Bros. is admitting defeat and changing its streaming platform’s name back to HBO Max. The decision was announced at a press event, along with the debut of the brand-new trailer for Superman, directed by James Gunn. The name change is a nod to what fans have been saying since the rebrand—HBO Max just hits different. Between that and a fresh take on the Man of Steel, Warner Bros. is clearly trying to get back in the good graces of viewers.

Source: Warner Bros. press event coverage

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