The Weeknd has one of the best selling albums in the country, just topped the Billboard Hot 100 and more, so what’s next, how about taking over American Dad? The “Blinding Lights” singer co-wrote and starred in the new episode fo the animated comedy. During the episode, titled “A Starboy Is Born,” The Weeknd released […]
While the music world waits on new music from The Weekend, he is starring in a new film, Uncut Gems, alongside Adam Sandler. Abel will co-star with Sandler in a crime thriller created by Josh and Benny Safdie, that will see a release at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.  UNCUT GEMS @TIFF_NET @JOSH_BENNY @AdamSandler […]
While Drake has been dominating both Canadian and American headlines in recent weeks, another Toronto-based hip-hop artist has been quietly making money moves- and they’ve paid off majorly. The Weeknd’s breakout hit, “The Hills,” was recently certified diamond by the RIAA- his first single to achieve such an honor. (And just in time for Canada Day, […]
Last night’s staggering Episode 4 of the HBO hit series Game of Thrones officially solidified that this will go down as one of the greatest television shows of all time, with the final two episodes guaranteed to send fans into a collective state of shock. However, yesterday’s airing of “The Last of the Starks” wasn’t […]
The battle of fire and ice is on! HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones prepares for what is sure to be one explosive final season with a hit soundtrack to assist, including the standout single “Power Is Power” by Hip-Hop star Travis Scott alongside R&B/pop sensations SZA and The Weeknd. View this post on Instagram […]
The anticipation for the final season of Game of Thrones is at an all-time high, and HBO is pulling all types of tricks out their hat to make sure it’s memorable. The cable network joined forces with Columbia Records to produce the For The Throne (Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones) album, […]
The nominations are out for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards and both veteran and emerging hip hop artists are vying for many of this year’s top awards. Cardi B is once again breaking records with 21 nominations in 18 categories, making her the most-nominated female artist in history. (The current record for most nominations is […]
Drake supports the Big Draco movement. Soulja Boy is winning regardless of what anyone thinks. After having the biggest viral moment of 2019 so far, he is capitalizing on the momentum. When he proclaimed he taught Drake everything he knows, many looked at him like he was crazy. “Drake? Drake? The n***a that got bodied by […]
After putting out quality gear this past summer with “MERCH RELEASE 002” and most recently “MERCH RELEASE 003”, The Weeknd wraps up 2018 with one final drop that proves he’s way more than just a multiplatinum-selling pop music phenomenon. Advertisement The aptly-titled “MERCH RELEASE 004” follows suit with what we saw previously, including hoodies — […]
The Weeknd is handling modeling duties in the lookbook for his latest PUMA x XO collection, which arrives right on time for the Fall/Winter 2018 season and offers a set of ’90s-inspired streetwear. Advertisement The “Homage to the Archive” theme plays out with the throwback sporty style seen throughout — a nod to the heyday […]
Words by: Rashad Grove After announcing some good news that he’s working on his new album entitled Chapter 6, The Weeknd now must deal with some bad news. The Weeknd is being sued for using his alternative persona “Starboy” in a comic book. The lawsuit is being spearheaded from comic book writer Eymun Talasazan, who […]
After the March drop of My Dear Melancholy fans have been eagerly awaiting what would be coming from The Weeknd. Fan theories and more pointed toward a sequel EP, instead, Abel is working on a full album that currently is known as Chapter 6. The Weeknd was in the 6ix for a performance on Tuesday […]
A whole season has passed since The Weeknd dropped the last merch collection for his fan-fueled XO brand, but now the pop sensation is back with a new set of apparel that proves even further that he’s way more than just a talented musician. Advertisement Included in the “MERCH RELEASE 003” capsule are a handful […]
A performance almost went left for The Weeknd as he took the stage in Mexico City this past Sunday night. A piece of stage equipment dropped to the stage, just steps away from where he was singing. TMZ captured the moment showing the piece dropping just to the right of the singer as he was […]
Daft Punk and The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, are reportedly being sued by Somali-American poet Yasminah for ‘ripping off’ her song ‘Hooyo’. In the $5 million lawsuit, Yasminah accuses the French duo and Tesfaye of “stealing the beat” for their track, “Starboy”. She also accuses them of using the “same hook, […]
The Weeknd will take My Dear Melancholy…, Starboy, Beauty Behind the Madness and all of his additional hits to the continent of Asia on tour for the first time. The Toronto, Canada superstar revealed a set of eight dates that will start in Hong Kong and finish in Tokyo. In between Abel will touch the Philippines, […]
The Weeknd is really working his way up from pop king to style god, starting with his Marvel collection and the recently-released My Dear Melancholy capsule. The singer’s latest venture into the fashion world is alongside BAPE, and it might just usher in a summer of camo-filled flyness. Advertisement This eight-piece set is comprised of […]
Four months after its initial release, The Weeknd’s chart-topping My Dear Melancholy EP is getting an extra boost of promo with a new collection of album-themed merch. Advertisement This seven-piece set includes hoodies, long-sleeve shirts and short-sleeve T-shirts that all incorporate themes from the R&B crooner’s latest musical effort, mainly in the form of lyrics […]
Back in April, The Weeknd dropped his My Dear Melancholy EP to the surprise of his fans worldwide. Fans have been looking for the oft-rumored second half of the EP and while that is yet to come, Abel does drop off merch associated with the project. The My Dear Melancholy merch line is limited in […]
With the release of a Marvel capsule collaboration and a new creative agency on the horizon just last month, The Weeknd is not letting the momentum die down in June as the pop crooner prepares for yet another delivery of XO gear. Advertisement The new “2018 RELEASE 002” collection is comprised of all […]
