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The Weeknd, who previously fumbled Tae Takemi in Persona 5, now romances Mitsuru Kirijo in Persona 3 Reload, celebrating a redemption arc as he explores Persona's social-link dating system; Atlus even invited him to preview Persona 4 Revival and peek at Persona 6.
The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) shared on social media that he didn’t pursue a romance with Tae Takemi during Persona 5 Royal’s Rank 9, and learned that you can’t initiate the Takemi romance after Rank 10 if you skipped it earlier. He posted about it on an alt account, sparking memes and fan jokes, while Atlus thanked him for his interest in the game.
Spotify marks its 20th anniversary by releasing all-time top lists across artists, albums, songs, podcasts and audiobooks. The artist rankings put Taylor Swift first, Bad Bunny second, Drake third and The Weeknd fourth, with Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti topping the albums chart. The company notes the figures reflect recent listening habits and the mix of paid vs. ad-supported streams among its roughly 290 million subscribers.
Spotify has released its first internal 20-year rankings, with Taylor Swift as the all-time top artist, Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti as the top album, The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights as the most-streamed song, The Joe Rogan Experience as the top podcast, and Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses as the top audiobook; Beyoncé and most K-pop acts were notably underrepresented in the lists.
Spotify marks its 20-year anniversary by releasing its first-ever all-time lists of the most streamed artists, songs, albums, podcasts and audiobooks, led by Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd, with top albums including Un Verano Sin Ti and Starboy and top songs like Blinding Lights and Shape of You.
The 46th Razzie nominations name Snow White and Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds as leaders with six nods each. Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye is up for worst actor for Hurry Up Tomorrow, with other categories including worst picture, worst actress and worst screen combo among several contenders; winners will be announced on March 14.
The article highlights the most anticipated concert tours of 2026, featuring artists like Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, and Guns N' Roses, among others, across various genres and continents, promising a year full of memorable live performances.
The Grammy nominations revealed notable snubs and surprises, including The Weeknd's absence despite ending his feud with the Recording Academy, and Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' being largely ignored despite its success. Other surprises include Turnstile's multiple nominations, KPop Demon Hunters' song of the year nod, and Timothée Chalamet's film soundtrack nomination. The awards saw a lack of country artists and notable omissions of artists like Lorde and Ariana Grande.
The Weeknd is set to perform at Spotify's inaugural Billions Club Live event in Los Angeles on December 17, celebrating his achievement of having the most songs with over a billion streams on the platform. The exclusive concert will feature hits like "Starboy" and "Blinding Lights" for Spotify's top fans. This event highlights Spotify's connection between artists and fans, with The Weeknd being a fitting choice due to his extensive catalog of popular tracks. Additionally, The Weeknd is preparing to release his new album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" on January 24.
Apple has launched 'The Weeknd: Open Hearts,' an immersive music experience available exclusively on Apple Vision Pro. This innovative experience, featuring a new song from The Weeknd, utilizes Apple Immersive Video and Spatial Audio to create a 180-degree media format that places viewers in a surreal cityscape alongside the artist. Fans can experience this for free at Apple Stores worldwide starting November 15. The initiative marks a significant advancement in how music and technology intersect, offering a new way to experience storytelling through immersive visuals and sound.
Future and Metro Boomin surprise fans with their new album "We Still Don't Trust You," featuring A$AP Rocky, The Weeknd, and new jabs at Drake. The album, which includes both R&B and rap tracks, showcases Future's vocal performance and Metro's production prowess. The project adds fuel to the ongoing Drake vs. the Universe beef, with subliminal messages and direct shots at Drake, as well as guest appearances from artists with complicated relationships with the Canadian rapper. Despite the drama, the album stands as a testament to the duo's musical prowess and sets a high bar for mainstream rap projects.
Fortnite is hosting its first-ever "Fortnite Festival" featuring The Weeknd and other artists in a virtual music event on Saturday. The festival will introduce a new music mode in the game, allowing players to play instruments synced with a purchasable festival "jam track." The Weeknd will release branded collaboration merchandise, and players will have the chance to play guitar or sing vocals as The Weeknd. This collaboration follows previous partnerships between Fortnite and artists, TV shows, and films.
Fortnite is hosting its first-ever "Fortnite Festival" featuring The Weeknd and other artists in a virtual music event on Saturday. The festival will introduce a new music mode in the game, allowing players to play instruments synced with purchasable festival "jam tracks." The Weeknd will release branded merchandise and players will have the chance to play guitar or sing vocals as The Weeknd himself. Fortnite has a history of collaborations with artists, TV shows, films, and other video games.
The Weeknd, a United Nations World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador, has donated $2.5 million through his XO Humanitarian Fund to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The donation will provide 4 million emergency meals, benefiting the WFP's response efforts to feed over one million Gazans. Since becoming a Goodwill Ambassador, The Weeknd has personally donated $1.8 million to the WFP's global hunger-relief mission. WFP's Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe Region expressed gratitude for the contribution and hopes others will follow The Weeknd's example.
Taylor Swift leads the nominations for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards with 20 categories, followed by Morgan Wallen, SZA, The Weeknd, and Drake. Wallen is the leading male finalist with 16 nominations, while SZA and The Weeknd are up for 16 and 13 awards respectively. The awards will be presented on November 19, and the performers will be announced on November 6.