The American Music Awards nominees have been revealed during Good Morning America and Roddy Ricch and The Weeknd lead the nominations with eight each. The Weeknd already has two AMAs to his name and these are the first nominations for Ricch. Both artists are in the Artist of the Year category. REGISTER TO VOTE GET […]
In a year marked by countless displays of racial inequality, a global pandemic, and a divided nation, it has been shaped by influential figures. TIME magazine names its annual 100 most influential pioneers, artists, leaders, icons, and titans, who stand tall in fields of entertainment, sports, racial justice and more. This list includes musical figures […]
During MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sunday, international crooner The Weeknd demanded justice for Breonna Taylor and Jacob Blake during his appearance on this year’s virtual show. The Weeknd, whose given name is Abel Tesfaye, won two awards; Video of The Year and Best R&B Video. Tesfaye said that because of the current climate of […]
There was some slight tension between The Weeknd and Usher after the Toronto singer said that he was “angry” that “Climax” was influenced by his House of Balloons era. “I heard Climax,’ that Usher song, and was like, ‘Holy f**k, that’s a Weeknd song.’ It was very flattering, and I knew I was doing something […]
The collaboration of Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B is not the only superstar release this week, The Weeknd and Juice WRLD are also set to drop on Thursday. “XO + 999 Thursday Night,” The Weeknd wrote on Instagram. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS The release comes after both have had successful drops in […]
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. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION […]
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. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS “Drake? Drake? […]
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. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS Advertisement The aptly-titled “MERCH RELEASE 004” follows suit with what […]
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. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS Advertisement The “Homage to the Archive” theme plays out with the throwback sporty style seen throughout […]
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. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS Advertisement Included in the “MERCH […]
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, […]
