The Weeknd

Taylor Swift dominates Spotify Wrapped once again

Taylor Swift has reclaimed her spot at the top of Spotify’s Wrapped list for the year. On Wednesday, the music streaming platform unveiled its much-anticipated Wrapped feature, an annual summary highlighting user engagement and listening trends over the past year. According to Variety, Swift was crowned the most-streamed artiste on Spotify once again. 

Beyoncé crowned as ultimate pop icon of the 21st century

Billboard, the renowned music charting platform, has officially crowned Beyoncé as the greatest pop icon of the 21st century. This announcement was made on Tuesday as part of the publication’s ongoing editorial series.

Barry Keoghan cast in Beatles biopic, says Ringo Starr

Barry Keoghan is stepping into the shoes of legendary drummer Ringo Starr in an upcoming project directed by Sam Mendes, as revealed by Starr himself.

Lionsgate acquires 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' starring The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan

Lionsgate has procured the rights to release "Hurry Up Tomorrow," a much-anticipated musically-driven psychological thriller, in theatres worldwide. Starring Abel Tesfaye, widely recognised as The Weeknd, along with Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, the film is set to be directed by Trey Edward Shults, acclaimed for his previous film "Waves".

Bangladeshi rapper Anvyl teams up with Weeknd’s sound crew

Bangladeshi rapper Muhammad Borno, widely recognised by his stage name Anvyl, is set to collaborate with the sound crew of global sensation The Weeknd for his upcoming single, "Rocksta".

The Weeknd pledges $2m for humanitarian aid in Gaza

Canadian singer and songwriter The Weeknd, known for his humanitarian efforts, has pledged another USD 2 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund to support the initiatives of World Food Programme (WFP) in war-torn Gaza.

Universal Music to pull songs from TikTok

Universal accused TikTok of "bullying" and said it wanted to pay a "fraction" of the rate other social media sites do for access to its vast catalogue. TikTok said Universal was presenting a "false narrative and rhetoric".

The Weeknd donates $2.5 million to Gaza

“Blinding Lights” singer The Weeknd ( who now goes by his birth name, Abel Tesfaye) has been known for his contributions to humanitarian causes.

The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp draw screaming fans to 'The Idol' premiere

The series marks the first foray by Tesfaye, better known as megastar The Weeknd, into acting. He stars as Tedros, a Los Angeles nightclub impresario who is Jocelyn's love interest.

December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024

Taylor Swift dominates Spotify Wrapped once again

Taylor Swift has reclaimed her spot at the top of Spotify’s Wrapped list for the year. On Wednesday, the music streaming platform unveiled its much-anticipated Wrapped feature, an annual summary highlighting user engagement and listening trends over the past year. According to Variety, Swift was crowned the most-streamed artiste on Spotify once again. 

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

Beyoncé crowned as ultimate pop icon of the 21st century

Billboard, the renowned music charting platform, has officially crowned Beyoncé as the greatest pop icon of the 21st century. This announcement was made on Tuesday as part of the publication’s ongoing editorial series.

November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024

Barry Keoghan cast in Beatles biopic, says Ringo Starr

Barry Keoghan is stepping into the shoes of legendary drummer Ringo Starr in an upcoming project directed by Sam Mendes, as revealed by Starr himself.

November 5, 2024
November 5, 2024

Lionsgate acquires 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' starring The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan

Lionsgate has procured the rights to release "Hurry Up Tomorrow," a much-anticipated musically-driven psychological thriller, in theatres worldwide. Starring Abel Tesfaye, widely recognised as The Weeknd, along with Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, the film is set to be directed by Trey Edward Shults, acclaimed for his previous film "Waves".

September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024

Bangladeshi rapper Anvyl teams up with Weeknd’s sound crew

Bangladeshi rapper Muhammad Borno, widely recognised by his stage name Anvyl, is set to collaborate with the sound crew of global sensation The Weeknd for his upcoming single, "Rocksta".

May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024

The Weeknd pledges $2m for humanitarian aid in Gaza

Canadian singer and songwriter The Weeknd, known for his humanitarian efforts, has pledged another USD 2 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund to support the initiatives of World Food Programme (WFP) in war-torn Gaza.

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

Universal Music to pull songs from TikTok

Universal accused TikTok of "bullying" and said it wanted to pay a "fraction" of the rate other social media sites do for access to its vast catalogue. TikTok said Universal was presenting a "false narrative and rhetoric".

December 2, 2023
December 2, 2023

The Weeknd donates $2.5 million to Gaza

“Blinding Lights” singer The Weeknd ( who now goes by his birth name, Abel Tesfaye) has been known for his contributions to humanitarian causes.

May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023

The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp draw screaming fans to 'The Idol' premiere

The series marks the first foray by Tesfaye, better known as megastar The Weeknd, into acting. He stars as Tedros, a Los Angeles nightclub impresario who is Jocelyn's love interest.

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

I’m trying to shed that skin and be reborn: The Weeknd on final album

He also mentioned, "I’m going through a cathartic path right now. It’s getting to a place and a time where I’m getting ready to close The Weeknd chapter.