The Weeknd has finally detailed the new dates for his long-postponed North American tour, with the singer set to embark on his first-ever stadium tour this summer. The first leg of the After Hours Til Dawn Tour begins July 8 with a hometown gig at Toronto’s Rogers Centre. After that, …
Read More »Aaliyah's First Posthumous Song in Nearly a Decade, 'Poison' Featuring the Weeknd,' Has Arrived
For the first time in nearly a decade, a new posthumous Aaliyah track has arrived, with Blackground Records 2.0/Empire releasing “Poison,” featuring the Weeknd. The tender R&B ballad features Aaliyah and the Weeknd’s vocals drifting over atmospheric production, with synths that waver and percussion that lands with a sharp hit …
Read More »The Weeknd's HBO Series 'The Idol' Casts Troye Sivan, Tunde Adebimpe
UPDATE (11/23):Britney Spears said she “just shot” for The Idol. It’s unclear if it’s for the upcoming series or a different project of the same name, but it is her first announced project since her conservatorship ended. “I just shot a movie titled ‘THE IDOL’ … it’s guaranteed to have …
Read More »Paul McCartney, the Weeknd, John Legend Donate Microphones for Charity Sale
Paul McCartney, the Weeknd, John Legend, and more have donated a collection of autographed or unique microphones to the online music gear marketplace Reverb for a special charity sale launching December 1st. Sixteen microphones will be up for sale at the One Mic Reverb Shop, with all proceeds going to …
Read More »The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Megan Thee Stallion Lead 2020 American Music Awards Nominations
The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch each racked up eight American Music Awards nominations, while Megan Thee Stallion followed close behind with five for this year’s show, which will air November 22nd at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch are both up for the night’s biggest prize, …
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