Watch the Weeknd Bring Out Kendrick Lamar to Perform “Sidewalks”
The Weeknd did a Vevo Presents show in Los Angeles last night, where he performed songs off his new album Starboy. During the cut “Sidewalks,” he brought out Kendrick Lamar to…
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The Weeknd says substance use impacted his early music: ‘Drugs were a crutch for me’
Apparently The Weeknd’s lyrics about substance use stem from his own personal experiences.
The R&B star admits he leaned heavily on drugs toward the beginning of his song-writing career — and their impact is evident in some of his earlier works.
“When I had nothing to do but make music, it was very heavy,” the 26-year-old artist told The Guardian of his drug use. “Drugs were a crutch for me.”
“There were songs on my first record that were seven minutes long, rambling — whatever thoughts I was having when I was under the influence at the time,” he continued. “I can’t see myself doing that now.”
That said, The Weeknd revealed he has turned to drugs in some capacity for some of his newer releases, too, despite referring to his usage as “dibbles and dabbles” in the interview.
The Weeknd’s Starboy Hits No. 1 on Billboard 200
The Weeknd’s new album Starboy has hit the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as Billboard reports. The album sold 348,000 in equivalent album units, making it the third-largest debut of the year behind Drake’s VIEWS and Beyoncé’s Lemonade. 231,000 of those were in traditional sales, while 117,000 units came from streaming. It was recently reported Starboy broke Spotify’s record for most streams…
Earth, Wind & Fire and Nile Rodgers Accept Top Honors at Ebony Power 100 Gala
An additional nine music stars — including Beyoncé, John Legend, The Weeknd and Chance the Rapper — made the magazine’s 2016 power tally, which also honors such notables as director Ava Duvernay, breakout television star Issa Rae and president of the Nike brand Trevor Edwards.
Music icons Earth, Wind & Fire and Nile Rodgers were among the special honorees saluted during the Ebony Power 100 gala Thursday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. An additional nine music stars — including Beyoncé, John Legend, The Weeknd and Chance the Rapper — made the magazine’s 2016 power tally, which…
Bella Hadid and The Weeknd’s Run-In During the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Is Summed Up in One Fabulous Meme
In the night or on the runway, these two can’t seem to stay away from each other.
After much anticipation, Bella Hadid walked in the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Wednesday night in Paris at the same time her ex-boyfriend The Weeknd was performing onstage.
And before you get your hopes up for a dramatic eye roll, awkward reunion or visible tension, we’re here to set the record straight in one perfect meme.
As soon as photos were released, fans of the Hollywood stars shared their thoughts on social media. But perhaps the best one came from The News Clan.
“When you’re looking…
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show mixes lingerie, models and music from Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and the Weeknd
Ahh, Paris: The cradle of couture, a hot spot for lingerie, and the birthplace of the expression “ooh la la!”
Victoria’s Secret, what took you so long?
“It’s been a dream for a long time,” Ed Razek, chief marketing officer of Victoria’s Secret, confessed about the brand’s first French showing here Wednesday night, an extravaganza of feathers, flesh and fantasy wings, some the scale of early satellite dishes. “It doesn’t get any bigger than this in the fashion world. Paris is the home of fashion. It’s the home of lingerie and it’s the home of fashion shows.
“It’s a very big deal to be at the Grand Palais,” added Razek, who is also executive producer of the show.
The American firm imported 70 tons of equipment, 18 miles of cable, and 51 of the world’s most bodacious bodies for its annual fashion and music spectacle, to be broadcast on the CBS Television Network and online on Dec. 5. Last year, some 800 million people in 200 countries tuned in.
Prized for its 11-story glass cupola and Beaux-Arts architecture, the Grand Palais regularly hosts Chanel fashion shows, along with art, photography and antique fairs.
On Wednesday night, it was the site of back-to-back Victoria’s Secret shows, each before an audience of 1,300 people, to capture the best possible footage of the brand’s winged Angels strutting their stuff on a sparkly, 115-foot catwalk, backed by performances by The Weeknd, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga, who dazzled the crowd with her spine-tingling vocals, towering heels and split-second outfit changes.
Razek marveled that many of the models arrived in Paris with their personal trainers in tow. “These girls have been killing themselves for six months. The level of physical fitness they’ve achieved is astonishing,” he said. “The models have never worked harder than they have for this show.”
“I did a lot of weight training and resistance training,” said Jasmine Tookes, who wore a fantasy bra set with diamonds and emeralds valued at $3 million. “I like to do a lot of squats because it’s good for the bum – and there are cameras from every angle. So I really like to make sure that my butt…
The Weeknd Earns Most Spotify Streams in Single Day
The Weeknd has set the new record for most Spotify streams in a single day, the company confirmed. The achievement follows the release of his third studio album, Starboy, which features contributions from Daft Punk, Lana Del Rey, Kendrick Lamar, and more. The Weeknd unseats Justin Bieber, whose music was streamed…
Inside Bella Hadid and The Weeknd’s Surprise Reunion Before the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Paris
It’s a small world in Paris after all.
Just a few short weeks after The Weeknd and Bella Hadid ended their romantic relationship, E! News has learned that the pair ran into each other Monday night in the famous city.
While the “Starboy” singer had dinner with friends including Ryan Phillippe at Hôtel Costes, Bella and a few girlfriends came by to say hello to everyone.
“Bella sat next to The Weeknd and spoke for a little while to him. They were really cool with each other,” our source shared with E! News. “Bella was in a great mood, smiling and seemed really happy while being there.”
With the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show scheduled to shoot…
The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar Line Up The Sun, Moon & Stars For “Sidewalks”
With Starboy officially out in the stratosphere, Canadian superstar The Weeknd continues his rollout of various singles and visual projects, including the recently released Mania, with “Sidewalks” featuring Kendrick Lamar. The mellow offering is an example of what The Weeknd calls the “genius” of Lamar, according to an interview with NME.
“He’s a genius,” the artist said. “He is really a genius. He’d walk around. He’d play the record over and over again. I played him songs, the Starboy theme…
Listen to The Weeknd’s New Album ‘Starboy’
‘Starboy’ is the Weeknd’s fourth album and the follow-up to the Billboard 200 chart-topper ‘Beauty Behind The Madness.’
The Weeknd’s Starboy has landed.
The two-time Grammy-winning R&B artist’s hugely anticipated album dropped Friday (Nov. 25) across digital services via XO/Republic Records.
The 18-track album clocks in at more than an hour and features two previously released collaborations with Daft Punk, plus guest…