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The Idol
culture

‘The Idol’: Tweeps blast The Weeknd and ‘Euphoria’ creator’s new series

Master KG
Music

‘Jerusalema’ flies high: Master KG nominated for Swiss Music Award

Madonna
Lifestyle

Madonna could score R110m profit on lavish nine-bed mansion [watch]

The Idol
Entertainment

‘The Idol’: Tweeps blast The Weeknd and ‘Euphoria’ creator’s new series

Master KG
Music

‘Jerusalema’ flies high: Master KG nominated for Swiss Music Award

Madonna
Lifestyle

Madonna could score R110m profit on lavish nine-bed mansion [watch]

Harry Styles
Music

‘As It Was’: Harry Styles tops Billboard 200, smashes streaming records

By Naledi de Wee14-04-2022 11:21

Harry Styles has achieved his first-ever Billboard number one hit for his single ‘As It Was’ from his upcoming album, ‘Harry’s Home’.

The Weeknd
Music

2022 Billboard Music Awards: The Weeknd dominates with 17 nods [watch]

By Naledi de Wee09-04-2022 18:49

The Weeknd has been nominated for 17 awards at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards including the Top Artist Award. Take a look at the nominees…

The Weeknd
Music

Coachella millions! The Weeknd demands Kanye’s headliner paycheck

By Naledi de Wee07-04-2022 15:34

A source revealed that Coachella offered Kanye West more than R100 million to headline Coachella but The Weeknd was offered much less…

Coachella
Music

Ye says nay! Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd to headline Coachella

By Naledi de Wee06-04-2022 22:00

Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd will replace Kanye West and Travis Scott at the popular Coachella music festival.

The Weeknd
Music

The Weeknd’s star-studded ‘Dawn FM’ tops charts in 10 countries [listen]

By Naledi de Wee20-01-2022 13:22

The Weeknd’s ‘Dawn FM’ featuring comedian Jim Carrey topped charts in 10 countries. He also scored his second Billboard US top 10 album.

The Weeknd
Music

The Weeknd reveals ‘Dawn FM’ is part of a trilogy

By BANG Showbiz12-01-2022 14:09

The Weeknd revealed on Twitter that ‘Dawn FM’ will be part of a trilogy of albums, fans believe ‘After Hours’ will be included.

New Music Friday
Music

New Music Friday: The Weeknd leads with fifth album ‘Dawn FM’ [listen]

By Naledi de Wee07-01-2022 11:35

Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd has released his fifth studio album ‘Dawn FM’. Take a look at more New Music Friday releases.

albums
Music

Pop to R&B: Five most-anticipated albums of 2022 [watch]

By Naledi de Wee06-01-2022 16:27

The Weeknd, Charli XCX and 28-time Grammy winner Beyoncé are three artists who are expected to release new albums in 2022.

Aaliyah
Music

Aaliyah’s uncle claims posthumous ‘Unstoppable’ LP will drop this month

By BANG Showbiz05-01-2022 13:37

Barry Hankerson, Aaliyah’s uncle, has claimed the late R&B legend’s posthumous ‘Unstoppable’ album will arrive this month.

The Weeknd
Music

The Weeknd announces a new album, ‘Dawn FM’

By BANG Showbiz04-01-2022 12:40

The Weeknd is preparing to release his new album, ‘Dawn FM’. Jim Carrey will be on the album and is ‘thrilled’ to be involved.

The Weeknd
Music

Grammy bosses ‘aren’t affected’ by The Weeknd’s boycott

By BANG Showbiz13-12-2021 13:25

Grammy bosses have claimed that they are not ‘affected’ or ‘offended’ by The Weeknd’s decision to boycott them.

Drake
Music

Drake withdraws his two Grammy nominations

By BANG Showbiz07-12-2021 10:32

Rap star Drake has withdrawn his Grammy Award nominations for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance for ‘Way 2 Sexy.’

Britney
Celeb News

Is Britney Spears starring alongside The Weeknd in ‘The Idol’?

By Alicia Naidoo25-11-2021 13:25

Britney Spears announced that she just finished shooting a film titled ‘The Idol’ and fans are convinced it is The Weeknd’s HBO Max series.

The Weeknd: ‘Blinding Lights’
Music

The Weeknd: ‘Blinding Lights’ crowned Billboard Hot 100’s greatest song

By BANG Showbiz24-11-2021 16:00

The Weeknd’s record-breaking hit ‘Blinding Lights’ has just been named the biggest song of all time in the US.

‘One Right Now’: Post Malone a
Music

‘One Right Now’: Post Malone and The Weeknd tease new single

By BANG Showbiz03-11-2021 12:28

Banger on the way! Post Malone and The Weeknd have collaborated on a new song, ‘Out Right Now,’ dropping this Friday.

Trevor Noah goes as The Weekday in Halloween costume
Entertainment

Celeb Halloween: From ‘Nicki Minaj’s cousin’s friend’ to Trevor Noah’s ‘The Weekday’

By Megan van den Heever02-11-2021 15:09

#BallGate Halloween and Trevor Noah as The Weeknd? Celebrities pulled out all the stops for these memorable costumes that had social media in stitches.

Angelina Jolie reacts to The Weeknd dating rumours
Celeb News

‘Externals’ or The Weeknd? No kiss and tell from Angelina Jolie yet [watch]

By Megan van den Heever27-10-2021 12:10

Angelina Jolie has given the frostiest response to rumours she is more than just friends with singer The Weeknd in a rather awkward interview…

Incoming! The Weeknd and Swedi
Music

Incoming! The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia tease new track [watch]

By BANG Showbiz21-10-2021 10:11

It’s a busy period for the The Weeknd as he’s dropping a track in collaboration with Swedish House Mafia this week…with a ‘party’ album also in the works!

The Weeknd’s philanthropy sees
Celeb News

The Weeknd’s philanthropy sees him become a U.N Goodwill Ambassador

By BANG Showbiz08-10-2021 13:11

The Weeknd will raise awareness on world hunger and help people in need as a Goodwill Ambassador for the U.N’s World Food Programme.

Drake
Music

Weeknd study session? University offers course on Drake and Abel

By Naledi de Wee28-09-2021 10:41

Get your crew together because Ryerson University is offering a course on two of Canada’s brightest musicians, Drake and The Weeknd!

Angelina Jolie
Celeb News

Getting acquainted? Angelina Jolie and The Weeknd spotted in LA again…

By Naledi de Wee27-09-2021 22:45

Dinner for two? Angelina Jolie and The Weeknd were spotted at a Santa Monica restaurant and dating rumours are in the air…

Belly
Entertainment

Belly, The Weeknd and Nas pack a punch on their collab ‘Die For It’ [watch]

By Naledi de Wee02-09-2021 17:22

Rapper Belly says collaborating with Nas and The Weeknd was a dream come true. Their ‘Die For It’ music video is truly a showstopper.

Kanye gets backlash over Donda
Celeb News

‘Donda’ diss: Chris Brown and Soulja Boy blast Kanye for album snub

By Megan van den Heever31-08-2021 13:47

Yikes! Kanye West has faced a ton of backlash from fellow artists who claim they’ve been snubbed on his record-breaking ‘Donda’ album. Take a look

Take a peek: The Weeknd drops
Celeb News

Take a peek: The Weeknd drops R1 billion on massive Bel-Air mansion

By Erene Roux23-08-2021 18:20

The Weeknd now holds the deed to a mega-mansion in prime lower Bel-Air after paying a whopping R1 billion for the estate.

The Weeknd
Entertainment

The Weeknd’s new music video pulled due to seizure concerns [watch]

By Naledi de Wee06-08-2021 13:07

The music video for The Weeknd’s single ‘Take My Breath’ raised concerns for its intense strobe lighting and was pulled from the Imax Theatre.

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