After years of success as "The Weeknd," musician Abel Tesfaye has officially completed his turn as the iconic persona with the release of his latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. Accompanying the album will be his feature film debut in a psychological thriller directed by Trey Edward Shults. The album, initially delayed due to the wildfire crisis in Los Angeles, marks the end of The Weeknd's journey that began with three mixtapes in 2011.
After years of dating drama and a rollercoaster of emotions, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber finally call it quits in 2014. Their relationship is followed by Selena's brief romance with The Weeknd before Justin rekindles his flame with ex-girlfriend Hailey Baldwin. The couple eventually ties the knot in a grand wedding ceremony, leaving fans questioning if Justin cheated on Selena with Hailey.
For the second year in a row, Taylor Swift has been named the most-streamed artist on Spotify. The streaming giant unveiled its annual overview of individual listening trends, with users now able to access their top artists, songs, genres, albums, and podcasts from the year. Swift was followed by The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Drake, and Billie Eilish for the top global positions, with the United States seeing a similar list with Swift, Drake, Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, and Kanye West in the top spots.
Drake's feud with multiple rappers has been heating up lately, and his latest response track "Family Matters" doesn't hold back. A quick reference breakdown reveals Drake's shots at collaborators like Kendrick Lamar, Asap Rocky, The Weeknd, Rick Ross, and Metro Boomin. The rapper also addresses his rumored relationships and fatherhood, and takes a dig at producer Metro Boomin. Listen to the full track to catch all the fiery lines.
BLACKPINK member Jennie and Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd were spotted together at the latter's birthday bash in Los Angeles. The duo previously worked together in the 2023 HBO limited series The Idol, and their friendship seems to have grown stronger over the year. Fans were in awe of Jennie's stunning outfit, which was shared by the founder of Tohme Jewellery on Instagram.
During his concert in Florida, Drake expressed his disappointment with the 2024 Grammy Awards through an Instagram story post. He stated that the award show does not accurately reflect the opinions of a secret group of people and that it does not dictate success in the hip-hop world. This is not the first time Drake has criticized the Grammys, as he has previously questioned their relevance and transparency for hip-hop and black artists. He also allegedly chose not to submit his upcoming album for consideration, following in the footsteps of The Weeknd who boycotted the Grammys in 2023.