{
  "id": 11626649,
  "title": "Spotted: The Weeknd does Singapore tourist mode before taking the stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/spotted-the-weeknd-does-singapore-tourist-mode-before-taking-the-stage",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T07:10:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/10/03/spotted-the-weeknd-does-singapore-tourist-mode-before-taking-the-stage/237538"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singaporeans flocked to the National Stadium for a glimpse of The Weeknd before his concert on October 2 and 3. The 36-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter had arrived in the city on September 29, showcasing his enthusiasm for the local attractions. Fans captured photos of long lines for his merchandise, umbrellas held in the wind, and the Canadian artist's playful side, such as holding a Slurpee and riding Universal Studios Singapore's Ancient Egypt ride. Among the throngs of admirers, influencer Nigel Lim had a chance encounter with The Weeknd at the theme park. The singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, will be accompanied by Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts during his Asia leg of the After Hours Til Dawn Tour, which begins in Tokyo, Japan, and concludes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 5.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Oct 3 — The Weeknd is not there yet, but his fans are already at the venue.The 36-year-old Canadian sin...",
  "key_points": [
    "Singaporeans gathered at National Stadium to see The Weeknd before concert.",
    "Canadian singer Abel Tesfaye arrived in Singapore on September 29.",
    "Influencer Nigel Lim met The Weeknd at Universal Studios Singapore."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}