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The Weeknd has mended his fractious relationship with the Grammy Awards with a surprise performance of his new single, “Cry For Me” and “Timeless” with Playboi Carti.

(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Weeknd has mended his fractious relationship with the Grammy Awards with a surprise performance of his new single, “Cry For Me” and ...

It's Okay That It's Not for Everyone' The Weeknd Enlists Playboi Carti for Downtempo New Single 'Timeless' — Listen! The Weeknd Announces One-Night Only Stadium Show in Brazil with Ticket Sales ...

After a weeklong delay, The Weeknd dropped a new album Thursday night ... clearly designed to be listened to as a whole rather than single-by-single. Addiction, a theme long-mined by The Weeknd ...

Jennie’s new single “Extra L” debuts on multiple Billboard charts, boosting anticipation for her upcoming solo album Ruby ...

After a weeklong delay, The Weeknd dropped a new album Thursday night. "Hurry Up Tomorrow" is the third and final chapter ... Chronicling heartbreak, fear, and industry woes the tracks bleed into one ...

The enigmatic artist’s latest release ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ showcases his most ambitious work to date, blending genres and pushing musical boundaries Abel Tesfaye, widely known as The Weeknd ...

The Houston rapper's newest hit is the 83rd song in chart history to debut at the very top of Billboard's Hot 100. More than half of the songs to achieve the feat have done so in the last five years.