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The Weeknd goes by Abel Tesfaye after announcing he wants to 'kill The Weeknd'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

The Weeknd is apparently "Six Feet Under."A week after announcing plans to rid himself of the famous stage name, Abel Tesfaye has begun using his birth name on social media. While his Instagram and Twitter handles still say The Weeknd, he has Abel Tesfaye prominently typed out as the display name. In a recent interview with W Magazine, the "Blinding Lights" singer revealed he wanted to "kill The Weeknd."“It’s getting to a place and a time where I’m getting ready to close The Weeknd chapter," he told the magazine. "I’ll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd. But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. I’m definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn.”That change comes as he’s wrapped up filming the highly anticipated HBO series “The Idol,” where he stars alongside Lily-Rose Depp. The Toronto native plays the character Tedros, the self-help guru and love interest of Depp’s character Jocelyn.By playing Tedros in filming the series, while also going ...

Swiftonomics: Economic impact of Taylor Swift's 'Era's Tour'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour may have started just a couple of months ago, but economists predict she'll have the highest-grossing tour of all time. Experts have crunched the numbers factoring in her 52-night, 20-city tour. When all is said and done, Forbes reports the "Anti-Hero" singer could net anywhere between $500 million and $1.5 billion. About 2.5 million tickets were sold on the first day of pre-sale tickets alone, with at least some Swifties paying as much as $42,000 on the resale market, the Daily Mail reported. When it comes to getting dressed for the concert, fans are paying big money for themed costumes made through Etsy, which is costing them around $200.The hotel industry is also feeling the impacts of what's being called "Swiftonomics." Some superfans have reportedly spent $1,100 a night for a hotel stay.

Lewis Leonard Killed in Bicycle Crash on Prater Way [Sparks, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

Male Bicyclist Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near Interstate 80SPARKS, NV (May 16, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, a bicycle and vehicle crash on Prater Way claimed the life of Lewis Leonard.The accident took place near the onramp to eastbound Interstate 80 around 5:00 p.m. on April 27th.According to the State Patrol, a bicyclist was traveling eastbound on Prater Way when it failed to stop at a red light and went into the path of a white Volkswagen Atlas SUV was traveling westbound on Prater Way turning left onto the I-80 eastbound on-ramp.The driver of the SUV did not have enough time to stop and crashed into the left side of the bicycle which ejected the rider from the bicycle.Paramedics arrived and rushed the bicyclist to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. Police identified the victim as 67-year-old Lewis Leonard from Sparks.Meanwhile, the SUV driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the officers.At this time, it is unclear whether drugs or alcohol...

The Unhealthy Duo: The Top Two Popular Diets That Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

Weight loss is a common goal for many people, and there are countless diets and programs marketed as solutions to shedding unwanted pounds. But how do you know which ones are actually healthy and effective? A recent study evaluated the top 10 most popular weight loss programs and found that two of them stood out as the unhealthiest options. While these diets may promise quick results, and are therefore wildly popular, they can have serious negative impacts on your health in the long run. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the two diets deemed the most unhealthy, and explore some healthier alternatives that can still help you reach your weight loss goals.Read the full article on our sister site, the Irvine Weekly, here.Advertising disclosure: We may receive compensation for some of the links in our stories. Thank you for supporting LA Weekly and our advertisers.The post The Unhealthy Duo: The Top Two Popular Diets That Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good appeared first...

Two more men missing in fast-flowing California rivers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

Two men are still missing after disappearing over the weekend in California rivers, the latest to be swept away amid warnings about high, fast-flowing water in the Sierra foothills and the Central Valley.• Billy Moore, 38, was last seen around 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the Tule River in the area of Springville, the Tulare County sheriff’s office said. He had been riding down the river on a flotation device. A segment of the Tule is closed to recreation because of high water flows, but the restriction ends about 5 miles upstream of Springville, which is at the west edge of the Sierra Nevada foothills.• An unidentified man disappeared after jumping or falling into the North Fork of the American River near Yankee Jim’s Bridge around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, the Placer County sheriff’s office said. The search switched to “limited but continuous” status on Monday, a sheriff’s spokeswoman said.The swimming hole at Yankee Jim’s routinely draws such large crow...

Gunman fires shot, attempts to rob nanny pushing toddler in stroller on Oakland sidewalk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

OAKLAND – A 15-month-old child and their nanny were injured in an attempted armed robbery in the Trestle Glen neighborhood on Tuesday morning, authorities said.The violence happened about 10:52 a.m. in the 800 block of Trestle Glen Road, in an affluent neighborhood above Lakeshore Avenue.Initial reports were that the woman was pushing the child in a stroller on a sidewalk when a vehicle stopped and a male got out and attempted to rob the woman. At least one shot was fired during the attempted robbery.It was not clear how the child and woman were injured.The suspects drove off in a dark-colored vehicle toward Lakeshore Avenue.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | CHP investigating shooting on I-580 Crime and Public Safety | Woman pleads no contest to strangling her newborn baby in Castro Valley decades ago, will serve 6-year prison term Crime and Public Safety | State moves to pull license of Walnut Creek care home where resident died af...

San Jose: 3 ways to visualize budget shift for policing, homelessness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

With America’s 10th largest city set to vote next month on a multi-billion dollar budget, homelessness, crime, and soaring housing costs remain at the forefront for many of San Jose’s 1 million residents.Amid economic uncertainty and wrangling at City Hall on how to spend $5.2 billion in the coming year, Mayor Matt Mahan already has debuted his priorities: a shift from permanent housing to interim housing for the city’s homeless residents and hiring more police staff — proposals that the city’s progressive activists and councilmembers are likely to protest.The mayor — who was elected on a campaign that promised to return “back to basics” and to reign in City Hall’s responsibilities — comes in as San Jose enjoys a $35 million budget surplus. But officials expect those extra bucks to dry up in the coming years as the economic picture darkens.What’s behind the billions being spent? Here are three ways to visualize San Jo...

Review: Amazing pop act kicks off long-awaited concert tour in Bay Area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

It was one of those moments that sticks with you long after it’s actually happened.Johanna and Klara Söderberg were harmonizing through an awe-inspiring version of the Christine McVie-penned Fleetwood Mac classic “Songbird,” accompanied solely by Klara’s softly reassuring work on the acoustic guitar, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Fox Theater in Oakland on Monday (May 15).The sisters, who are better known as the Swedish country-folk-rock-pop duo First Aid Kit, had prefaced the song by speaking to the audience about how much they loved Fleetwood Mac and how “devastated” they were by McVie’s death late last year at the age of 79.The 2,800 people in attendance treated the song with reverence, remaining quiet as the sisters’ continued through the richly emotional and delicate number. Then, at its conclusion, the crowd suddenly erupted, showering First Aid Kit — as well as the memory of McVie and, really, this particular moment i...

Man who fell off pier near SF Presidio rescued, transported to hospital in critical condition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man who fell off Torpedo Pier on Tuesday morning and became submerged has been rescued, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. The man was collecting cans shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday on the pier when he fell off and went under. Witnesses said the man struggled to stay afloat and quickly went under, according to SFFD. Elon Musk blames ‘woke mind virus’ for downtown San Francisco’s woes Divers and rescue boats were deployed to try and locate him. The divers located the individual an estimated 16 feet down just off the pier. He received immediate lifesaving treatment from firefighters and paramedics, according to SFFD Capt. Jonathon Baxter. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.In addition to divers and rescue boats, a helicopter and technology such as depthfinders and scanners were deployed in the rescue effort. Torpedo Pier is located off Torpedo Wharf near the Presidio.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Elon Musk blames 'woke mind virus' for downtown San Francisco's woes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Elon Musk was on Twitter Monday night, taking aim at two of his frequent targets: downtown San Francisco and "wokeness." "The disaster that is downtown SF, once beatiful (sic) and thriving, now a derelict zombie apocalypse, is due to the woke mind virus," the Tesla CEO tweeted in response to a tweet about Dave Chappelle's recent SF appearance. ‘I’m broken hearted by SF’: Small business owners struggle with post-pandemic changes "Dave Chappelle skewers San Francisco's downfall, blames woke leadership," read the tweet Musk was responding to. During a surprise, last-minute appearance at the Masonic last week, Chappelle reportedly asked the audience, "What the f--k happened to this place?" A report in SFGate singled out Chappelle's performance for containing transphobic "dog whistles," but made no mention of the comedian calling out the city's "woke leadership." SF supervisor joins Pelosi in requesting federal help to combat fentanyl 'Woke" ideology being re...