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The Weeknd has broken his silence about his shocking Grammys snub, calling the members of the Recording Academy “corrupt”.The Blinding Lights star was completely shut out of the 2021 awards when the nominations were announced on Tuesday (November 24, 2020) and many music experts have taken to social media and blogs to share their surprise.And now the singer has made it clear he’s upset, tweeting: “The Grammys remain corrupt.

The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights hit has set a new record on America’s Radio Songs chart after landing a 19th week at number one.The former Billboard Hot 100 number one is still at three on that countdown but nothing can budge the track from the top of the radio play list.The Canadian hitmaker’s 19th week on top breaks a tie with the Goo Goo Dolls, who notched up 18 weeks at number one with Iris in 1998.As previously reported, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s WAP, has debuted at the top of the new

The Weeknd will be taking over social media app TikTok on Friday night (August 7, 2020) for an interactive live stream special.The Weeknd Experience will feature the Blinding Lights singer as a digital avatar, belting out hits from his latest album, After Hours, in an augmented-reality gig created especially for the platform.The unique show will mark TikTok’s first such concert and will feature 3D graphics and picture-in-picture video.The broadcast will premiere exclusively on TikTok from 8:30

R&B star The Weeknd has called on his corporate “partners” in the music industry to join him in making significant donations to support Black Lives Matter causes.

Drake and The Weeknd have donated $100,000 each to the National Bailout Collective to help families in need amid the Black Lives Matter protests currently taking place in America.

R&B star The Weeknd has set his sights on landing a “dream” cameo in The Simpsons after poking fun at himself on animated TV hit American Dad.

The Weeknd has landed a second successive week at the top of both the U.S. singles and albums charts.