Billboard names The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ as the top song of the century
In addition to the century’s top songs, Billboard also made lists of the top artists and the top albums, based on chart performances. Taylor Swift was named the No. 1 artist of the century, and Morgan ...
The Weeknd Had a ‘Mental Breakdown’ After ‘The Idol’
The Weeknd AKA Abel Tesfaye is reflecting on the tumultuous production and controversial reception to “The Idol.” The 2023 ...
The Weeknd Says He Had a 'Mental Breakdown' — and Might Retire His Public Persona Because of It
In a new cover story interview with 'Variety,' The Weeknd also opened up about how it contributed to his forthcoming album ...
The Weeknd Isn’t Abandoning Music, Just His Name: ‘I’ve Overcome Every Challenge as This Persona’
The musician's upcoming album Hurry Up Tomorrow will mark the end of the After Hours trilogy and close the door on the ...
Abel Tesfaye will leave The Weeknd persona behind because it's "been mastered"
Like so many other artists these days, Abel Tesfaye has struggled with the extent of his own celebrity. “People get consumed, ...
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Niall Horan’s ‘Slow Hands’ Joins ‘Spotify Billions Club’
Niall Horan ’s massive 2017 single “Slow Hands” has taken just seven years to join Spotify’s heralded Billions Club. The ...
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Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, And Billie Eilish Share Los Angeles Fires Resources
Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, and more have shared resources via social media for those affected by the Los ...
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From Blackstone’s Citrin Cooperman acquisition to Travis Scott’s alleged copyright infringement… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our ...