The Weeknd
The Weeknd Will Continue to Boycott Grammys Despite Rule Change
The Recording Academy announced Friday (April 30) that it would eliminate its “secret” nomination-review Grammy committees — but The Weeknd, who was famously shut out of all 2021 nominations, isn’t satisfied. “The trust has been broken for so long between the Grammy organization and artists that it would be unwise to raise a victory flag,” he told Variety. The Weeknd’s hit After Hours and singles were absent from the nominees and as a result, in November 2020, he committed to withholding his music from award consideration, and he reaffirmed that commitment, despite the recent statement from Grammy chief Harvey Mason Jr. The Weeknd says, “I remain uninterested in being a part of the Grammys, especially with their own admission of corruption for all these ...
The Weeknd Releases Remix of ‘Save Your Tears’ Featuring Ariana Grande
Two of the biggest stars in the world just released a brand new collaboration tonight, with Ariana Grande joining The Weeknd on the remix of “Save Your Tears.” The two have been teasing their song together for the last few days on social media, so the new take on the After Hours hit isn’t exactly a surprise. But perhaps the part that people didn’t see coming was the video featuring animated versions of both artists. Check out the video below. [embedded content] Of course, the original version of “Save Your Tears” is, was, and likely will continue to be one of the biggest songs of the pandemic times. Officially released as a single just over a year ago after appearing on The Weeknd’s massive 2020 album, the track has gone double platinum and picked up over a billion streams on its...
The Weeknd Says He Will Boycott The Grammys For The Rest of His Career
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin C. Cox / Getty One of the most decorated awards show is losing out on a top performer. And all signs are pointing to them being at fault. As spotted on The Huffington Post, The Weeknd has had enough with The Grammy Association. This week the Canadian crooner made it clear that they will no longer have access to his talents. In what seemed to be one of the biggest snubs since the committee awarded Macklemore the Rap Album of the Year over Kendrick Lamar’s “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City” in 2013, his album After Hours failed to get any nominations. In an interview with The New York Times he detailed his position. “Because of the secret committees, I will no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys,” the singer said. This should not c...
The Weeknd Says He’s Done With the Grammys
The long-simmering feud between the Weeknd and the Recording Academy has hit a new high. In the New York Times’ Grammys preview, the Weeknd said he’s done with the Grammys and will boycott the event moving forward. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ “div”: “Brid_10143537”, “obj”: {“id”:”25115″,”width”:”480″,”height”:”270″,”playlist”:”10315″,”inviewBottomOffset”:”105px”} }); –> “Because of the secret committees,” the Weeknd said in a statement provided to the Times, “I will no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys.” In response, the Times got the following statement from Harvey M...
Daft Punk Has Split Up After 28 Years
Legendary electronic duo Daft Punk has officially split up after 28 years. They broke the news to fans with a heartbreaking excerpt from their 2006 film Electroma. Fittingly titled “Epilogue,” the 8-minute video signals the end of Daft Punk and echoes the melancholia of the conclusion of the most pioneering act in dance music history. The video shows the duo behind Daft Punk, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, walking through a desert until Bangalter eventually stops walking altogether. He then sheds his Daft Punk jacket and turns around to reveal a power box. Conflicted with switching on the self-destruct sequence, de Homem-Christo finally does and watches Bangalter walk away. After 60 short seconds, the robot explodes in...
The Weeknd Poured $7M Of His Own Money Into Super Bowl Performance
Source: Mike Ehrmann / Getty The Weeknd hit the big stage during the halftime show for Super Bowl LV, and it was obvious that the affair wasn’t put together cheaply. After revealing last month that he spent $7 million of his own cash to fund the lavish performance, the results prove that he did indeed spend a grip while reportedly not being paid a dime from the NFL. Last Friday (Feb. 5), The Weeknd shared a trailer for his upcoming Super Bowl LV Halftime Show performance in a quirky video featuring the Canadian crooner having a posh lunch on a football field. Suddenly, footballs rained down from the sky as the clip rolled on, signifying that viewers were definitely going to get a visual treat. Sunday pic.twitter.com/U4TCfPmnJy — The Weeknd (@theweeknd) February 5, 2021 The artist born Abel...
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[WATCH] The Weeknd’s Entire Super Bowl LV Performance
For many casual or non-sports fans, the Super Bowl Halftime Show is the highlight of the night. Taking the stage at this year’s event was The Weeknd for one of the most talked-about performances in recent memory. This is mostly due to the fact that he made some unique artistic choices that made his fantastic performance stand out from many of the previous run-of-the-mill halftime shows. While some dance music fans were disappointed that Daft Punk didn’t make an appearance (even though The Weeknd clearly stated that he would have no special guests…) it was nice to hear him perform his fan-favorite collaborations with the duo, “Starboy” and “I Feel It Coming.” In addition to the aforementioned singles, he also selected hits like “The Hill...
Watch The Weeknd Perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
After all of the hype (and seemingly hundreds of commercials during the buildup), The Weeknd took the stage in Tampa for the Super Bowl Halftime Show and didn’t disappoint. The artist, also known as Abel Tesfaye, dazzled while performing songs from across his catalog. Backed by a choir and string section, The Weeknd opened up with “Starboy” from 2016’s album of the same name. Speaking of After Hours, the dancers on the field were all sporting the facial bandages that The Weeknd wore throughout the promotion of the album. Of course, he closed with “Blinding Lights.” As for the stage, it was set up away from the field and the backdrop looked like it was straight out of Vegas. Check it out below: [embedded content] Earlier in the day, a sketch featuring James Corden and The We...
You Can Bet On Whether Or Not Daft Punk Is Performing at the Super Bowl
While most Super Bowl bets revolve around the game itself, a popular betting site is taking bets on the halftime entertainment. MyBookie gamblers have the option to bet on whether or not The Weeknd will be joined by any special guests during his halftime performance. Specifically, the gambling website is taking bets on who will be the first special guest to take the stage with The Weeknd. Users can bet on Daft Punk, Gesaffelstein, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, and more. Seemingly due to the frequency of the rumors surrounding the French duo, the masked dance music legends have been given the best odds on the site out of all the artists listed. You can check out MyBookie’s halftime entertainment bets here.
The Weeknd Will Have No Special Guests at Super Bowl Halftime Show
It’s been entertaining to see the different reactions across the dance music world when word broke that The Weeknd would be the Super Bowl LV halftime performer. Every year, when the artist is chosen, the rumor mills start buzzing due in part to the fact that it’s one of the most-watched events of the year and that the halftime headliner often brings out high-profile guests. This year was no different. While R&B and pop fans were excited to see the three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar on the call sheet, the EDM community took the news in a different direction. Fans immediately began speculating that this could mean the legendary, yet, elusive duo, Daft Punk, could be joining him on stage. A purported tracklist was even shared, sparking the rumors fu...
Daft Punk May Appear at Super Bowl Halftime Show With The Weeknd, According to Leaked Tracklist
After weeks of rumors surrounding a Daft Punk cameo at The Weeknd‘s Super Bowl LV halftime show, a leaked tracklist seems to have confirmed an appearance by the legendary duo. According to a report by GQ México, who shared a tweet that contains a purported tracklist for The Weeknd’s halftime performance, Daft Punk could make an appearance alongside Ariana Grande and Kendrick Lamar. It’s important to note that The Weeknd recently announced a new compilation called The Highlights, which dons an identical tracklist. However, the timing of the album’s February 5th release—two days before the Super Bowl—looks like a prescient signal of his plans to perform the record in full at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium. At the time of this article’s p...
The Weeknd Shares ‘Save Your Tears’ Video
The Weeknd is gearing up for a big 2021, following an impressive 2020 that saw him release the strong After Hours album that racked up multiple awards and spawned several jarring music videos. Those videos have gotten progressively darker and his new clip for “Save Your Tears” definitely continues that trend. In his previous video for “Too Late,” Abel Tesfaye’s decapitated head was used as a plaything by two sisters before ultimately being reattached. Videos for “In Your Eyes” and “Snowchild” were equally as menacing. For “Save Your Tears,” the Weeknd is on the mend, singing in front of a masked, seated audience, but as usual with his videos, things aren’t quite what they seem and ultimately take a turn. Check it out below. [embedded content] The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” m...
