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The Weeknd enjoyed 'luxury' of anonymity

The Weeknd enjoyed the "luxury" of anonymity early in his career and even his former colleagues had no idea he was a successful musician when they worked together.

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After 'The Idol,' Abel Tesfaye's new movie 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' brought 'joy back into filmmaking'

Abel Tesfaye has always known he wanted to pursue a career in cinema

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Fans are right to be mad after Playboi Carti was accused of using AI on his new album – and what worries me is, I wouldn’t be able to tell

The revered and often controversial rage rap pioneer returned on March 14 with his first album in four years – but it didn’t take long for accusations of using AI vocals to gather momentum.

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The 15 most problematic TV shows of the 21st century, from Little Britain to Baby Reindeer, ranked

THE COUNTDOWN: When it comes to television, there’s ‘aged poorly’ and then there’s ‘what on earth were they thinking?’ – here are the modern series that broadcasters should regret (and we should probably regret watching), as selected by The Independent’s culture desk staff

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The Most Ambitious Horror Of The Year Found Its Roots In Blaxploitation

Mark Anthony Green explains how classic Black cinema influenced his horror film, 'Opus.'

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The power of owning your name

Abel Tesfaye is leaving The Weeknd behind, which resonates with those who have struggled with cultural identity

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Hurry Up Tomorrow: release, trailer, cast and everything we know about The Weeknd movie

The Weeknd becomes a movie star in “surreal cinematic odyssey” Hurry up Tomorrow. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Despite Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, ratings for the Grammys fall

Ratings for the Grammy Awards dipped from last year, despite the nail-biting tension of whether Beyoncé would win album of the year and a surprise appearance by The Weeknd

The Independent UK

Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar led one of the best Grammys in years. Has the awards show transformed?

For years the Grammy Awards have been criticized over a lack of diversity

The Independent UK

First look at Wednesday and Peaky Blinders stars’ new psychological thriller teases a musician on the verge of a mental breakdown

It looks like intense relationships and breakdowns are on the cards for Hurry Up Tomorrow

Total Film

From Beyoncé to Kendrick, the 2025 Grammy Awards were one long apology to snubbed artists

COMMENT: The Grammys had quite a bit to be sorry about when it came to recognising and celebrating diversity. In 2025, they decided to make up with the best artists in the world before it was too late, writes Hannah Ewens

The Independent UK

The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the show

Beyoncé winning the trophy for album of the year was the highlight of the Grammy Awards on Sunday, but there were plenty of other key moments

The Independent UK

Grammys CEO Addresses Criticism, Announces Improvements

Harvey Mason Jr. addresses changes and improvements made to the Grammy Awards, focusing on diversity and transparency.

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Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar lead Grammy awards in aftermath of LA fires

An unusual ceremony paid tribute to and raised money for those affected by the California wildfires while giving Beyoncé her first album of the year

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Grammy Awards: The Weeknd makes surprise return

The Weeknd made a surprise return to the Grammy Awards on Sunday (02.02.25), more than four years after boycotting the event.

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The Weeknd: Hurry Up Tomorrow review – a record that will floor you … and drive you up the wall

On a somewhat exhausting sixth album, Abel Tesfaye uses Brazilian funk, punishing house and lush 70s soul to press great songs into the service of rotten lyrics

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The Weeknd's new album Hurry Up Tomorrow features Florence + The Machine and Lana Del Rey

The Weeknd has wrapped his 'After Hours' trilogy with the 22-song epic 'Hurry Up Tomorrow'.

The Independent UK

On Hurry Up Tomorrow, The Weeknd delivers a spectacular final chapter in his ‘After Hours’ trilogy

5/5 It would be easy to dismiss this 22-track album as indulgent – but the Canadian artist born Abel Tesfaye has created a fitting and astonishingly ambitious final score for his brooding alter ego

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Jhené Aiko offers free massages to Los Angeles wildfires first responders

Jhené Aiko's wellness brand Jhenetics is giving the Los Angeles wildfires first responders free massages.

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The Weeknd donates to Los Angeles wildfire relief

Music star The Weeknd has donated money to the relief effort in Los Angeles.

The Guardian - UK

No Dylan but loads of Coldplay! What the songs with a billion streams on Spotify tell us about music taste today

Spotify’s Billions Club tracks the world’s most popular songs, but dozens of greats are nowhere to be found. From TikTok to TV soundtracks, we explore the forces shaping pop’s new canon

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The Weeknd suffered 'mental breakdown' after losing his voice

The Weeknd felt "defeated" after losing his voice during a concert in Los Angeles in 2022.

Evening Standard

Lady Gaga to Lana Del Rey: the biggest albums to look forward to in 2025

FKA Twigs, The Weeknd, Shygirl and Sam Fender also have album releases due early this year

Marie Claire

The 25 Best Thrillers You Need to See in 2025

Hopefully you like your movies with a healthy dose of twists and suspense.

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and Sabrina Carpenter top best selling albums chart for 2024

Culture-defining female musicians dominated the majority of the rankings

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