The Weeknd has always made headlines when it comes to his outlandish visuals and crazy stunts for music videos, but this time he is touching another world, TV production. Apparently, The Weeknd is putting in overtime. Besides being in the studio, the award-winning singer has an HBO series on the …
Read More »2021 Billboard Finalist Announced; The Weekend Leads The Group Of Artists With 16 Nods
On Thursday, the Billboard Music Award announced its finalists out of 113 nominated artists. The nominations ranged from AC/DC to Young Thug, and the chosen artists from the list of nominations won’t be revealed until May 23. The Billboards have given us a good list of contenders. Among the finalist …
Read More »The Weeknd Says He’s Done Submitting His Music To The Grammy’s
The Weeknd is washing his hands with The Grammy’s and is now committed to boycotting the award show after having his work overlooked. In a statement on Thursday to the New York Times, the “Blinding Lights” star said that he nor his team would no longer submit his music to …
Read More »The Weeknd Receives Custom Diamond Super Bowl Ring
The Weeknd just got a blinged-out ring in honor of his Super Bowl halftime performance in Tampa. According to TMZ Sports, the pop star’s one-of-a-kind ring is not an “official” Super Bowl ring but an awesome replica designed by celebrity jeweler Elliot Eliantte, who’s worked with some of the biggest …
Read More »The Weeknd Calls Out The Grammys Over Nominations: ‘You Owe Me, My Fans And The Industry Transparency’
The Weeknd calls the Grammys “corrupt” following the release of this year’s Grammy nominations. On Tuesday, the Recording Academy dropped its list of noms, and soon after, The Weekend shared his two cents on not being included on that list for his latest album, “After Hours.” “The Grammys remain corrupt,” he …
Read More »The Weeknd To Star In 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Weeknd will bring his popular falsetto vocals to the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. The NFL, Pepsi, and Roc Nation announced on Thursday that the three-time Grammy Award-winning singer take the stage on Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Weeknd said the opportunity humbles …
Read More »Lizzo, John Legend & More Have Signed An Open Letter To Defund Law Enforcement
Some of entertainment’s biggest names have signed an open letter urging local governments to decrease police budgets and redirect those funds to education, health care, and other community programs. The letter, which was released by Patrisse Cullors, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter and a founding member of the Movement …
Read More »The Weeknd Ask The Court To Dismiss Rock Band Yeasayer’s Lawsuit Accusing Him Of Using Their Sample On ‘Black Panther’ Soundtrack
Written By- @pistolwhippedya Earlier this year, Brooklyn-based rock band #Yeasayer filed suit in a New York Federal court accusing R&B singer The Weeknd, Rapper #KendrickLamar, Universal Music Group and Interscope Records of stealing a sample from the band’s song “Sunrise” and changing it. The band members allege the two’s collaborative …
Read More »The Weeknd Claims Usher’s 2012 Single “Climax” Was Inspired By His Music; Usher Responds
The Weeknd recently released a new album, and covered Variety magazine’s latest issue, where he gave an in-depth interview regarding his career. While taking a trip to the past and discussing his 2010 mixtape’ House of Balloons,’ the ‘Wicked Games’ singer said he began to notice similarities in other artists’ …
Read More »Coronavirus Updates: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Cannes And More Events Shut Down Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Bonnaroo, Cannes Lions advertising festival, and more have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. The annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was scheduled for April 23 through April 26 and April 30 through May 3, but it has now been pushed back …
Read More »Did The Weeknd Fire Shots At Drake On His New Song, ‘Lost In The Fire’
On Thursday, The Weeknd released his second single, “Lost In The Fire,” from his second studio album, “Hyperion.” However, as fans looped the new single, which featured Gesaffelstein, many took to Twitter to speculate about an alleged shot at his Canadian peer, Drake. “I just want a baby with the …
Read More »The Weeknd and Daft Punk Sued For Stealing “Starboy”
The Weeknd has been slapped with a lawsuit over claims of stealing his super smash, Daft Punk-produced hit, “Starboy.” In new documents obtained by TMZ, Yasminah, a self-proclaimed poet, singer, and songwriter, filed a suit against the Canadian-bred singer and the “Starboy” production crew for copying her song, “Hooyo.” According …
Read More »Youtube To Stream First Weekend Of Coachella Lineup, Including Beyonce, The Weeknd, Post Malone And More
Can’t get to Coachella this year? Youtube is bringing the experience to a living room near you! Well, the first weekend at least. Eight years in a row, Youtube has offered fans the viewing pleasure of experiencing Coachella via live stream. The festival will feature performances from the likes of …
Read More »French Montana Becomes Global Citizen Ambassador For Charitable Work In Uganda
Since the 2017 “Unforgettable” video which was filed in Uganda, French Montana has used his platform to help the people in the East African country. With his $100,000 donation to help build a hospital for pregnant women, which led to a chain-reaction of generosity from The Weeknd and Diddy, nearly …
Read More »Beyoncé, The Weeknd, and Eminem Set to Headline Coachella
After canceling her Coachella performance last year due to her surprise pregnancy with the twins, Beyoncé is now headlining this year’s festival alongside The Weeknd and Eminem. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The lineup was announced Tuesday and includes some of music’s biggest stars from Migos, Cardi B, Post Malone, Miguel, and SZA. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ …
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