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This year’s edition of Coachella features some high-profile international artists, but it almost had one more. According to TMZ, Justin Bieber turned down an offer to headline the California-based festival in order to focus on his new album. Despite Bieber’s absence from Coachella, TMZ added that he’s likely to headline in 2024, presumably after he’s […]
The Weeknd has been taking a victory lap on Twitter, sharing news of his various milestones and career accomplishments. First, on New Year’s Eve, the Toronto native celebrated his smash single “Blinding Lights” being on the brink of becoming the most-streamed song on Spotify. He also retweeted a fan account declaring him the top artist on Spotify in […]
The Weeknd is celebrating the one-year anniversary of his fifth studio album, Dawn FM, with the release of a new music video for album cut “Is There Someone Else?” “Is There Someone Else?” is the fifth song from Dawn FM to receive the music video treatment, following previously released singles “Take My Breath,” “Sacrifice,” “Less Than Zero,” […]
In a series of tweets shared early on Wednesday, Kid Cudi said that he won’t be recording a collaborative album with Travis Scott. “The Scotts album still on the cards?” asked a fan. “Naw im not doing that,” replied Cudi. “The moment has passed.” In 2020, Travis Scott and the rapper/actor born Scott Mescudi teamed up […]
The friendly competition between former pals Drake and The Weeknd was as hot as ever in 2022. Both had busy years, with three major releases between the two of them. More than a decade into their respective careers they’ve never been bigger, but Canadian music had many more artists to celebrate in 2022. Canadian music […]
Metro Boomin has the hot hand right now. According to Billboard, the superproducer’s sophomore effort debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated Dec. 17. It gave him his third No. 1 and he had his biggest week yet: 185,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. Heroes & Villains is Metro Boomin’s […]
Dozens of celebrities have been named in a class action lawsuit against Yuga Labs Inc.—the cryptocurrency startup behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs. The suit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles federal court, alleges A-list actors, musicians, and athletes were discreetly paid to “misleadingly promote” and inflate the value Yuga Financial Products. Plaintiffs Adam Titcher and Adonis Real, who allegedly […]
Fans shouldn’t expect Drake and The Weeknd’s names to appear in this year’s Grammy nominations. According to Pitchfork, the pair didn’t submit their respective albums for consideration this year, and are once again boycotting the awards show. While voters received ballots today with no inclusion of Drake’s Honestly, Nevermind and The Weeknd’s Dawn FM, the […]
Bad Bunny leads this year’s class of American Music Awards nominees. As revealed Thursday morning, Bad Bunny has landed eight total nominations this year, including Artist of the Year and Favorite Male Pop Artist. Following close behind with six nominations each are Beyoncé, Drake, and Taylor Swift. All four artists, in fact, are among those […]
The Weeknd had to stop his concert on Saturday minutes into his set after losing his voice. He was on his After Hours Til Dawn tour in Los Angeles. “I personally want to apologize to you guys,” he told the crowd. “I don’t know what just happened when I screamed, but I just lost my voice. This is […]
