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Wembley Stadium has faced criticism after a fireworks display for The Weeknd's concert proceeded just hours after a 'severe' wildfire emergency alert was issued for England and Wales.
Grammy-winning artist The Weeknd has set the record straight regarding his retirement plans, confirming that he is not leaving the music industry despite previous hints.
Musician The Weeknd has reportedly become obsessed with an indie fishing game demo titled 'About Fishing,' describing it as "beautiful and haunting."
BTS's Grammy decisions continue a decades-long conversation, as artists from Sinéad O'Connor to The Weeknd challenge music's biggest awards institution.
The Weeknd delivered a joyful concert filled with hits amidst a dystopian stage design during the first of his three performances in Frankfurt, which could potentially be his last shows of this kind.
Poland's summer concert season continues with major artists like The Weeknd, Pitbull, Andrea Bocelli, and Judas Priest scheduled to perform at PGE Narodowy in the coming weeks.
HarbourView Equity Partners has acquired the music catalog of Max Martin and Shellback's songwriting collective, Wolf Cousins, which includes hit songs for artists like Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Imagine Dragons, and Ariana Grande.
The Weeknd's four-year-long farewell tour, which reached Copenhagen, is criticized for having lost its narrative plot, despite the artist's global stardom.
A list of the most anticipated concert tours for 2026 includes major artists such as Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Olivia Rodrigo, and BTS.
The Weeknd has announced the final leg of his 'After Hours Til Dawn' world stadium tour, which will include 11 new dates across Asia, kicking off on September 20 in Tokyo and concluding the tour that began in 2022, with news outlets in multiple languages covering the announcement.
Evan Winiker of Range discussed the firm's flourishing catalog advisory business, highlighting its work on major deals like The Weeknd's $1 billion agreement and bringing top composer catalogs to market.
Oasis' 2025 reunion tour was honored with the 'Major Tour of the Year' award at the 2026 Pollstar Awards, held in Hollywood during the annual Pollstar Live! conference.
The cool-headed The Weeknd style carries the first half of the new album, but then the edge wears off.
A review of The Weeknd's massive spectacle in Stockholm described the concert as an awkward children's show for an adult man, despite the superstar's dark self-mythology.
The artist Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, seems to have reconsidered his previous statement about retiring his stage name, indicating he plans to continue using the moniker.
Fans of The Weeknd queued for his concert in Stockholm, with some expressing strong emotional connections to the artist, stating his music had a significant impact on their lives.
The Weeknd interrupted his concert in Frankfurt to honor the memory of French DJ Kavinsky, who passed away on July 28, performing their duo "Odd Look" for the first time on his tour.
Fans are traveling to Frankfurt to see The Weeknd perform. The concert has generated significant interest, with articles discussing why fans are making the journey to attend.
A review highlights The Weeknd's captivating falsetto voice, noting how it silences the stadium in admiration during his performances.
HarbourView has acquired a stake in the songwriting collective of Max Martin and Shellback, gaining ownership of the publisher's share of hits performed by artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd.
The Weeknd's 'After Hours Til Dawn' tour has sold over 3 million tickets in 2026 alone, generating an additional $440 million as it kicks off its UK and European legs. This adds to the tour's record-breaking success.
The summer concert season in Poland is set to begin with the Warsaw Orange Festival, featuring multiple performances by bands like System of a Down, The Weeknd, Guns N' Roses, and The Scorpions.
Canadian singer The Weeknd has announced two concerts in Hong Kong and two nights in Singapore, both scheduled for October. Separately, Irish pop group Westlife is set to perform in Singapore in January 2027.
The Weeknd performed his new collaboration 'Rio' with Anitta during his tour in Brazil, featuring pyrotechnics and dancers in front of a large stadium audience.
Crunchyroll, the leading anime streaming service, has announced that The Weeknd will be involved in its 10th annual Anime Awards.
Britney Spears, Katy Perry, The Weeknd oder Ariana Grande: Allen hat Max Martin zu Nummer-1-Hits verholfen. Der Schwede hat die Hitformel geknackt - bleibt aber gern im Hintergrund.
The Weeknd has shared the interesting story behind the creation of his famous stage name.
The Weeknd has stated that he is no longer retiring his musical moniker, reversing previous comments made in January 2025.
The Weeknd is scheduled to perform two concerts at the National Stadium in Warsaw on August 4 and 5, with traffic restrictions on Saska Kępa before the event and increased public transport services afterward.
The Rhein-Main evening briefing covers the region's employment and unemployment figures, the life-threatening heat, and a convincing performance by The Weeknd.
French electronic music producer and DJ Kavinsky, best known for his hit song 'Nightcall' from the 'Drive' soundtrack, has died at his Paris home at the age of 50. Tributes from fans and fellow musicians have recognized his significant contribution to the French electronic music scene.
Luxury powerhouse The Independents has acquired a majority stake in Phantasm Group, a Paris-based production collective known for films like James Gray’s 'Paper Tiger' and The Weeknd music videos.
The Weeknd launched the European leg of his 'After Hours Til Dawn' tour in Copenhagen, a tour that has already become the highest-grossing ever by a male solo artist.
Magenta Moments is offering over 400 prizes, including a VIP trip to The Weeknd's concert in Madrid, with new opportunities to win every Monday until July 20.
Maluma delved into his Billboard Chart History, sharing stories from his iconic career, including how 'Felices Los 4' changed his path and the 'life changing' experience of working on The Weeknd’s 'Hawái' remix.
A UK border official and a former Hong Kong police officer have been convicted of assisting a Chinese spy agency in Britain. This marks the first time in British history that individuals have been found guilty of spying for China.
Spotify announced that Taylor Swift has become the most-streamed artist of all time on its platform. This milestone was revealed as part of Spotify's first-ever list of all-time most-streamed artists, songs, and albums.
This year's Community Shield football match will be played in Cardiff, as Wembley Stadium is scheduled to host concerts by Canadian star The Weeknd in mid-August.
From Taylor Swift to Fleet Foxes to The Weeknd, these songs will help keep you warm all season long.