For some time now, Canadian singer The Weeknd has been teasing the retirement of his hit-making stage persona, going so far as to use his real name for his lead role on HBO’s The Idol. The singer’s ...

The last time The Weeknd was in town, during July of 2022 at Ford Field, he promised that the end of the night, “I’m gonna come back soon, Detroit. Next time we’ll do Ford Field two nights, back to ...

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. is setting the record straight. After Variety reported earlier this week that an AI-generated track echoing the voices of Drake and The Weeknd could be ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After releasing his long-awaited album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” on ...

The Weeknd and Shakira are set to headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York City’s Central Park, with Hugh Jackman returning as host. Co-founder Hugh Evans joins Morning Joe to unveil the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Weeknd’s Beauty Behind the Madness marks 10 years as his ...

The artist currently known as The Weeknd has spent the last 15 years building his reputation as the “dark prince of pop.” Starting as an enigmatic artist who released his songs anonymously, The Weeknd ...