Latin star Bad Bunny tops Apple Music Awards after huge 2022
NEW YORK — (AP) — Last year, the top Apple Music Awards went to three artists — Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R and The Weeknd. 1 on the Daily Top 100 in 34 countries worldwide — more than any other Latin artist. Our energy and presence is always felt,” Bad Bunny told Apple Music. The Apple Music Awards, now in its fourth year, continues to evolve, growing larger to encompass global music patterns. Bad Bunny had the year’s top-seller and the first all-Spanish language to debut at No.
wftv.com2022 MTV Video Music Awards: See the complete winners list
NEWARK, N.J. — The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards descended upon the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday with Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award winner Nicki Minaj hosting. >> Read more trending newsMeanwhile, the Red Hot Chili Peppers were honored with the Global Icon Award, according to Variety. Kendrick Lamar, Jack Harlow and Lil Nas X led the nominations entering the ceremony with seven nods each, while Doja Cat and Harry Styles followed closely behind with six nominations each. Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd each entered the night with five nods apiece, Deaadline reported. See the complete list of categories and nominees below with winners noted in bold italics.
wftv.comThe Weeknd collaborating with Universal for new Halloween Horror Nights house this fall
The Weeknd joining forces with Halloween Horror Nights The Weeknd joining forces with Halloween Horror Nights (Universal Orlando Resort/Universal Orlando Resort)ORLANDO, Fla. — The Weeknd is coming. The award-winning artist is joining forces with Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights on The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare, an all-new terrifying haunted house based on his album, “After Hours,” Universal announced Tuesday. 1 album and included hits such as “Too Late,” “Heartless,” “In Your Eyes” and “Blinding Lights.”READ: Michael Myers returns to Halloween Horror Nights in new house this fallSelect tracks from the album will be reimagined as a horror movie soundtrack for the outrageously haunting experience, Universal said. See the announcement video below:READ: Legendary horror movie monsters to unite in new Halloween Horror Nights house“I always wanted my own Halloween Horror Nights haunted house as Halloween has always been significant to my music, so this is a total dream come to life,” Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye said in a news release. Halloween Horror Nights begins Sept. 2 in Orlando.
wftv.comNew this week: 'Interceptor,' Post Malone and 'Fire Island'
This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Post Malone and Drive-By Truckers, “Fast & Furious” alum Elsa Pataky leading her own action picture with “Interceptor,” and the modern romantic comedy “Fire Island,” set in the iconic LGBTQ vacation spot.
Doja Cat withdraws from The Weeknd’s stadium tour due to tonsil infection
Doja Cat: The rapper canceled her spot on The Weeknd's summer tour due to an infected tonsil. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for MRC)A tonsil infection has forced rapper Doja Cat to cancel her slot on The Weeknd’s summer stadium tour. She has made multiple appearances on recent award shows and was a featured performer at last month’s Coachella festival, Variety reported. Doja Cat Pulls Out of the Weeknd’s Stadium Tour, Festival Concerts https://t.co/coVzthzIJ6 — Variety (@Variety) May 20, 2022The singer has sold more than 12 million albums and singles worldwide. According to Billboard, Doja Cat has six top-10 hits and a No.
wftv.com2022 Billboard Music Awards: See the complete winners list
2022 Billboard Music Awards Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)LAS VEGAS — Olivia Rodrigo, Kanye West and Drake are already big winners as the Billboard Music Awards officially kicks off. >> Read more trending newsRodrigo and West, known as Ye, both have taken home the most awards with six during a non-televised ceremony on Sunday. Drake was named top artist, male artist, rap artist, rap male artist and rap album for “Certified Lover Boy.” The rapper extended his record as the most decorated winner in the history of the awards show with 34 wins. Hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the 2022 Billboard Music Awards will air live beginning at 8 p.m.
wftv.comThe Weeknd, Doja Cat lead artists at Billboard Music Awards
Music-Billboard Music Awards The Weeknd performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game in Tampa, Fla. on Feb. 7, 2021, left, and Doja Cat performs at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 2, 2021. The Weeknd returns as the top finalist, up for 17 awards, at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards for the second year in a row, while Doja Cat has nods in 14 categories fresh off her first Grammy Award win. (AP Photo) (Uncredited)The Weeknd is the top finalist at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards for a second year in a row, up for 17 awards, followed by Doja Cat, who is up for 14 awards. The Weeknd picked up nods in top artist, top 100 artist and top streaming songs artist and his duet with Ariana Grande on “Save Your Tears (Remix)” is up for six awards. But Drake is also up for 11 awards, including top Billboard 200 Album, top rap artist and top streaming songs artist.
wftv.comCoachella: The Weeknd, Swedish House Mafia replace Kanye West as co-headliners
INDIO, Calif. — Coachella announced Wednesday that The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia will perform as co-headliners in the slot Kanye West would have filled before dropping out. >> Read more trending newsThe Party & The After Party pic.twitter.com/8gT2bF3x5j — Coachella (@coachella) April 6, 2022The Weeknd has performed at Coachella three times, KTLA reported. Swedish House Mafia was already set to perform at Coachella. Swedish House Mafia collaborated with The Weeknd on his latest album, “Dawn FM” released in January, according to KTLA. News broke on Monday that West would no longer be performing at this year’s Coachella.
wftv.comSwedish House Mafia, The Weeknd replace Ye at Coachella
The Weeknd, along with Swedish House Mafia, will replace rapper Ye, who changed his name from Kanye West, in a headlining spot at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) (Ashley Landis)INDIO, Calif. — (AP) — Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd are replacing rapper Ye in a headlining spot at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. A representative for Ye, who changed his name from Kanye West, did not immediately return a message from the AP seeking comment. A publicist for Goldenvoice, the company that runs Coachella, also did not respond to a request for information. Swedish House Mafia had already been listed as performers prior to the lineup change, but it wasn't immediately clear when they were to perform.
wftv.comJon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crowned
Jon Batiste won album of the year honors for “We Are” at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, giving him five trophies on a night that saw the ’70s funk of Silk Sonic take record of the year and song of the year and newcomer Olivia Rodrigo take three awards.
New this week: 'Deep Water,' Charli XCX and 'WeCrashed'
This week’s new entertainment releases include a Charli XCX album release, an erotic thriller on Hulu starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, and a series about the rise and fall of the business WeWork, which promoted the concept of shared workspaces.
Grammy nominations to be announced after sweeping changes
LOS ANGELES — (AP) — The Recording Academy will announce nominees for its 64th Grammy Awards on Tuesday morning, but it’ll be the first year selections have been made after some sweeping changes. The shift comes after The Weeknd called the Grammys “corrupt” after he was shut out of 2021′s ceremony, despite having last year’s biggest song. Possible nominees include Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and K-pop group BTS, which triumphed at Sunday's fan-voted American Music Awards. The Weeknd, who collaborated on Kanye West's hit album "Donda," has said he would no longer submit his work for Grammy consideration. The Grammy Awards will be handed out Jan. 31 in Los Angeles.
wftv.com2021 American Music Awards: See the complete winners list
Music-American Music Awards FILE - Olivia Rodrigo performs "Good 4 U" at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2021, in New York. >> Read more trending newsFirst-time nominee Olivia Rodrigo led the nominations with seven nods and performed “traitor” off her album SOUR. Meanwhile, first-time host Cardi B got a little real with the crowd, saying, “I ain’t gonna lie: I’m nervous. I’m shaking,”But record producer Diplo, serving as the show’s first-ever musical curator, offered a flawless assist, DJ’ing the event from start to finish. See the complete list of nominees by category below with winners noted in bold and italics.
wftv.comDJ trio Swedish House Mafia reunite with new music, tour
Music-Swedish House Mafia This photo provided by Swedish House Mafia shows Axwell, from left, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia as they pose for a self portrait on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 in Stockholm, Sweden. DJ supergroup Swedish House Mafia are back with a new collab with The Weeknd and a world tour on the horizon. (Swedish House Mafia via AP) (Uncredited)NASHVILLE, Tenn. — (AP) — DJ supergroup Swedish House Mafia, known for bringing house music to the masses with their arena shows, are ready to turn the crowd up with a new collaboration with The Weeknd and a global tour on the horizon. The trio dropped a new song and music video on Friday, melding their thumping, body-rocking beats with The Weeknd's dark cinematic vocals on “Moth To a Flame." It comes as they are announcing a 44-date arena world tour in 2022 with stops in Miami, Las Vegas, Houston, Toronto, London, Paris and Madrid.
wftv.comThe Weeknd and BTS hope to raise billions for Global Citizen
Philanthropy-Global Citizen FILE - The Weeknd performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game on Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Weeknd, BTS and Billie Eilish will participate in Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event on Sept. 21 organized to raise funding and awareness to battle worldwide issues including COVID-19, climate change and extreme poverty. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) (David J. Phillip)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Weeknd, BTS and Billie Eilish will take part in Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event on Sept. 25 that's intended to raise money and awareness to fight worldwide threats including COVID-19, climate change and extreme poverty. Hugh Evans, CEO of Global Citizen, is hoping the event, timed to the United Nations General Assembly, will encourage governments, corporations and philanthropists to fund a billion COVID-19 vaccine doses by September, especially in Africa. Like nearly all of the group’s events, Global Citizen Live will encourage millions of fans urge their governments or individual corporations to donate or take actions to advance the group’s goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030.
wftv.comThe Weeknd wins big at 2021 Billboard Music Awards: See the complete winners list
2021 Billboard Music Awards DJ Khaled, front left, and H.E.R., front right, perform with Takeoff, from background left, Quavo and Offset, of Migos, at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES — The star-studded 2021 Billboard Music Awards have wrapped, and The Weeknd was the night’s big winner, taking “Top Male Artist,” “Top R&B Artist” and “Top Radio Song,” among other accolades. Hosted by Nick Jonas from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Sunday’s spectacular also saw P!nk honored with the 2021 “Icon” award. 3 Part 1” – WINNER• Maverick City Music, “Maverick City Vol. -- (Photo by Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images) (Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
wftv.comGlitter in the air: Pink, daughter wow at Billboard Awards
2021 Billboard Music Awards Icon award recipient Pink her daughter Willow perform together on a trapeze at the Billboard Music Awards, Friday, May 21, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)NEW YORK — (AP) — Like mother, like daughter: Pop star Pink was joined onstage at the Billboard Music Awards by her 9-year-old daughter — showing off their powerful gymnastic skills as they spun in the air in a jaw-dropping performance. Unlike other awards shows where committees determine nominees, the Billboard Awards' finalists are based on album and digital sales, streaming, radio airplay and social engagement. Because Wallen, nominated for six awards, was caught on camera using a racial slur earlier this year, he wasn’t allowed to compete at the Academy of Country Music Awards or CMT Music Awards. Billboard Awards producer dick clark productions said it couldn't prevent Wallen from earning nominations, or winning, but it did ban the singer from participating in the show.
wftv.comDrake, The Weeknd poised for big night at Billboard Awards
(AP Photo) (Uncredited)NEW YORK — (AP) — Some of the Grammys' biggest critics, who felt they've been overlooked at the famed awards show, will take center stage at another event: the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. But at Sunday's Billboard Awards, he's the top nominee competing for an impressive 16 awards. With 27 wins, Drake is the most decorated artist in the history of the Billboard Awards. Because Wallen was caught on camera using a racial slur earlier this year, he wasn't allowed to compete at the Academy of Country Music Awards or CMT Music Awards. Billboard Awards producer dick clark productions did ban Wallen from participating in the show.
wftv.comTop nominee The Weeknd to perform at Billboard Music Awards
Music-The Weeknd FILE - The Weeknd attends the LA premiere of "Uncut Gems" in Los Angeles on Dec. 11, 2019. The Weeknd will celebrate his whopping 16 nominations at the Billboard Music Awards with a performance at the show. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) (Richard Shotwell)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Weeknd will celebrate his whopping 16 nominations at the Billboard Music Awards with a performance at the show. The Weeknd's nominations include top artist, top male artist, top R&B artist, top Billboard 200 album for “After Hours” and top Hot 100 song for “Blinding Lights,” the No. Drake, the show’s most decorated winner of all-time, will compete with The Weeknd for top artist.
wftv.comGrammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awards
Music-Grammy Changes FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2017, file photo, various Grammy Awards are displayed at the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The Grammy Awards are in discussion to remove its nomination review committees — the group that determines the contenders for key awards at the coveted music show. While nominees for some categories like best pop vocal album and best pop solo performance were based purely on votes, a number of genre categories had nomination review committees. Nomination review committees for those groups consisted of 13 to 17 voting members who selected five nominees from the top 15. The 64th annual Grammy Awards will air live on January 31, 2022.
wftv.comAfter top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)NEW YORK – A night after winning the top Grammy Award for songwriting, R&B singer H.E.R. Leslie Odom Jr. will also compete for best original song with “Speak Now” from “One Night in Miami...," which he wrote with Sam Ashworth. AdSongs by John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Janelle Monae and Robert Glasper were shortlisted for best original song but didn't make the final cut. The duo of Reznor and Ross have won a number of awards for their scoring work, including an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe. Terence Blanchard (“Da 5 Bloods"), Emile Mosseri (“Minari") and James Newton Howard (“News of the World") round out the best original score nominees.
Who's performing at the Grammys and how to watch
Los Angeles — This year's Grammys will look different because of the coronavirus pandemic, including no live audience and a lot of precautions. Still, first-time host Trevor Noah promises a show full of surprises and live performances Sunday. How to watch the GrammysThe show will also pay tribute to live-music venues that the pandemic has greatly affected. The list of this year's live performers is a who's who of music's hottest acts, from Cardi B and BTS to Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion. "People are gonna have really fun," said Jhay Cortez, who's performing with Bad Bunny.
cbsnews.comLadies night: Beyoncé, Swift make history as others win big
Four women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter — who won best music video alongside her mother — became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the show’s 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.
Who's performing at the Grammys and how to watch
Los Angeles — This year's Grammys will look different because of the coronavirus pandemic, including no live audience and a lot of precautions. Employees from shuttered spots like the Troubadour in Los Angeles and the Apollo Theater in New York City will present awards for various categories throughout the night. The list of this year's live performers is a who's who of music's hottest acts, from Cardi B and BTS to Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion. "People are gonna have really fun," said Jhay Cortez, who's performing with Bad Bunny. An unusual turn in an already unusual awards season.
cbsnews.comWho's performing at the Grammys and how to watch
Los Angeles — This year's Grammys will look different because of the coronavirus pandemic, including no live audience and a lot of precautions. Employees from shuttered spots like the Troubadour in Los Angeles and the Apollo Theater in New York City will present awards for various categories throughout the night. The list of this year's live performers is a who's who of music's hottest acts, from Cardi B and BTS to Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion. "People are gonna have really fun," said Jhay Cortez, who's performing with Bad Bunny. An unusual turn in an already unusual awards season.
cbsnews.comStill divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys — as Tyson Trax
Dr. Luke appeared as Tyson Trax on the Grammy ballot for Doja Cat's Say So," which he produced and co-wrote. But not all of the academy members may have been aware they were voting for Dr. Luke when they completed their ballots this year. Ad“I didn’t know that Tyson Trax was Dr. Luke. AdTogether, Martin and Dr. Luke crafted hits for Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Pink and Kesha, who he signed in 2005. Eventually Dr. Luke stepped into the forefront, helming successes for Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida, logging 17 No.
The Weeknd and NFL release limited-edition wardrobe collections
To coincide with his upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance, The Weeknd teamed up with the NFL, Roc Nation and Bravado to create limited-edition Super Bowl-themed apparel. The apparel designs also include the XO typography, along with a skeleton — wearing facial bandages mimicking those recently worn by The Weeknd — above Raymond James Stadium, the site of Super Bowl LV. According to the NFL, this is the league's most extensive product launch for a Super Bowl halftime show performer. The capsule adds to The Weeknd's stated plans to create a different experience for Super Bowl fans. Super Bowl LV is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m.
cbsnews.comThe Weeknd announces rescheduled 2022 concert in Orlando
click image Photo courtesy the Weeknd/FacebookThe Weeknd is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show in Tampa this, um, weekend, and that's the only chance that Central Florida fans are going to be able to see the R&B superstar in the flesh this year. He's moved his 2021 tour dates forward to 2022, and that includes an Orlando show that was set for this summer.The Weeknd has rescheduled the entirety of his After Hours tour until 2022 , with the Orlando Amway Center show originally set for July now rescheduled to March 28, 2022 If you've got tickets for the original July 19 date, hold on to them, as they will be honored for the 2022 show. Alternately, tickets for this 2022 Amway Center date with special guests Sabrina Claudio and Don Toliver are available for purchase now
orlandoweekly.comPepsi taps Super Bowl halftime show star The Weeknd in new ad teasing the big event
Pepsi's halftime show may star The Weeknd, but the company hopes its new campaign will create buzz for the show the entire month. The PepsiCo beverage brand is replacing its traditional Super Bowl ad slot with a new campaign to lead-in to its halftime show featuring the musician. Pepsi, which will be sponsoring the Super Bowl's halftime show for the tenth year, said this marks the first time the company has featured its halftime show talent in a commercial about the show. Kaplan said the company is taking an optimistic tack with its own ad. It will also have retail promotions with store displays in locations of stores including Kroger, Target, 7-Eleven, Dollar General.
cnbc.comThe Weeknd will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show in Tampa
click image Photo courtesy the Weeknd/TwitterThe Weeknd will perform at the Super Bowl LV halftime show at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 7, 2021, the NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation just announced.The Weeknd has a long history of touring in Central Florida, having played Tampa's Straz Center before hitting Amalie Arena twice. "We all grow up watching the world's biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position,” he said. "I'm humbled, honored and ecstatic to be the center of that infamous stage this year. “performing on the iconic stage,” he tweeted. The Weeknd is joining a list of iconic halftime acts such as Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones.
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