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  • The Weeknd to paintings in ‘Avatar: The Approach of Water’

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    The Canadian singer, The Weeknd, will compose a soundtrack for James Cameron’s much-anticipated sequel Avatar: The Approach of Water.

    In keeping with Selection, the Canadian singer just lately uploaded a brief clip exhibiting the movie’s emblem and December 16 unlock date.

    Within the background, a choir can also be heard, supported via a booming drum beat—harking back to the former movie’s grandiose James Horner rating. Following that, the reliable account of the approaching movie retweeted the publish on Twitter.

    Jon Landau, the movie’s manufacturer, who additionally posted the clip, wrote, “Because the Na’vi (the fictitious language of the movie) say, ‘Zola’u niprrte’ soaiane Avatar’a Welcome to the Avatar circle of relatives (sic).”

    In keeping with Selection, it stays unclear what the level of the Weeknd’s involvement shall be within the movie or the soundtrack.

    The Weeknd just lately featured on Metro Boomin’s latest file, which additionally featured performances via A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Long term and the overdue Takeoff. Previous this 12 months, he launched Morning time FM, which adopted 2020’s chart-topping After Hours.

    Avatar: The Approach of Water, the sequel to the 2009 blockbuster, is about greater than a decade after the tale of the primary movie ends. It follows Jake and Neyitiri as they construct their circle of relatives and fight their previous, which appears to be catching up with them. Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet, the movie releases on December 16.

    The Canadian singer, The Weeknd, will compose a soundtrack for James Cameron’s much-anticipated sequel Avatar: The Approach of Water.

    In keeping with Selection, the Canadian singer just lately uploaded a brief clip exhibiting the movie’s emblem and December 16 unlock date.

    Within the background, a choir can also be heard, supported via a booming drum beat—harking back to the former movie’s grandiose James Horner rating. Following that, the reliable account of the approaching movie retweeted the publish on Twitter.

    Jon Landau, the movie’s manufacturer, who additionally posted the clip, wrote, “Because the Na’vi (the fictitious language of the movie) say, ‘Zola’u niprrte’ soaiane Avatar’a Welcome to the Avatar circle of relatives (sic).”

    In keeping with Selection, it stays unclear what the level of the Weeknd’s involvement shall be within the movie or the soundtrack.

    The Weeknd just lately featured on Metro Boomin’s latest file, which additionally featured performances via A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Long term and the overdue Takeoff. Previous this 12 months, he launched Morning time FM, which adopted 2020’s chart-topping After Hours.

    Avatar: The Approach of Water, the sequel to the 2009 blockbuster, is about greater than a decade after the tale of the primary movie ends. It follows Jake and Neyitiri as they construct their circle of relatives and fight their previous, which appears to be catching up with them. Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet, the movie releases on December 16.

  • Drake and The Weeknd proceed to boycott the Grammys

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    WASHINGTON: Drake and The Weeknd have determined to skip the 2023 Grammy Awards, making this the second one consecutive 12 months that each Canadian singers have opted out, in keeping with a Vibe record shared via Web page Six.

    Web page Six quoted a Vibe record that said that the 2 musicians, who’ve labored in combination for greater than a decade, have already expressed their displeasure with the behind-the-scenes operating Recording Academy, the frame that oversees the Grammy Awards, that are broadly considered the best honour within the song trade, on other events.

    The “Save Your Tears” singer reportedly took goal on the Recording Academy’s opaque vote casting means in a March 2021 remark to the New York Instances, pronouncing, “As a result of the name of the game committees, I can now not permit my label to publish my song to the Grammys.”

    Consistent with Web page Six, The Weeknd, additionally vented to Billboard in an interview that used to be printed previous that 12 months, in January 2021.

    “Glance, I individually do not care anymore. I’ve 3 Grammys, which imply not anything to me now, clearly,” he informed the song mag. “I suck at giving speeches in any case. Disregard awards presentations.”

    Web page Six additional quoted The Weeknd’s interview with Billboard mag, “Of his preliminary surprise on the snub, the 32-year-old musician added, “I exploit a sucker punch as an analogy. As it simply more or less hit me out of nowhere. I surely felt … I felt issues. I do not know if it used to be disappointment or anger. I feel it used to be simply confusion. I simply sought after solutions. Like, ‘What came about?’”

    Consistent with Web page Six, Drake has had a falling out with the Grammys because the 2017 tournament, when he could not assist however realize how his catchy pop/R&B hit “Hotline Bling” had handiest gained nods for Best possible Rap/Sung Efficiency and Best possible Rap Tune.

    The 35-year-old voiced fear over how the Grammys looked as if it would have pigeonholed the only regardless of profitable each classes.

    Drake stated at the OVO Sound radio display the day after the 2017 tournament, “Even supposing ‘Hotline Bling’ isn’t a rap tune, the one class they may be able to set up to suit me in is a rap class. Perhaps this is because I have rapped prior to now or as a result of I am black,” reported Web page Six.

    “I really like the rap global and I really like the rap neighborhood, however you might be proper. I write pop songs for a explanation why,” he persisted. “I wanna be like Michael Jackson. I wanna be like artists that I have regarded as much as. The ones are pop songs, however I by no means get any credit score for that…I gained two awards closing night time, however I do not even need them, as it feels bizarre for some explanation why,” he added.

    WASHINGTON: Drake and The Weeknd have determined to skip the 2023 Grammy Awards, making this the second one consecutive 12 months that each Canadian singers have opted out, in keeping with a Vibe record shared via Web page Six.

    Web page Six quoted a Vibe record that said that the 2 musicians, who’ve labored in combination for greater than a decade, have already expressed their displeasure with the behind-the-scenes operating Recording Academy, the frame that oversees the Grammy Awards, that are broadly considered the best honour within the song trade, on other events.

    The “Save Your Tears” singer reportedly took goal on the Recording Academy’s opaque vote casting means in a March 2021 remark to the New York Instances, pronouncing, “As a result of the name of the game committees, I can now not permit my label to publish my song to the Grammys.”

    Consistent with Web page Six, The Weeknd, additionally vented to Billboard in an interview that used to be printed previous that 12 months, in January 2021.

    “Glance, I individually do not care anymore. I’ve 3 Grammys, which imply not anything to me now, clearly,” he informed the song mag. “I suck at giving speeches in any case. Disregard awards presentations.”

    Web page Six additional quoted The Weeknd’s interview with Billboard mag, “Of his preliminary surprise on the snub, the 32-year-old musician added, “I exploit a sucker punch as an analogy. As it simply more or less hit me out of nowhere. I surely felt … I felt issues. I do not know if it used to be disappointment or anger. I feel it used to be simply confusion. I simply sought after solutions. Like, ‘What came about?’”

    Consistent with Web page Six, Drake has had a falling out with the Grammys because the 2017 tournament, when he could not assist however realize how his catchy pop/R&B hit “Hotline Bling” had handiest gained nods for Best possible Rap/Sung Efficiency and Best possible Rap Tune.

    The 35-year-old voiced fear over how the Grammys looked as if it would have pigeonholed the only regardless of profitable each classes.

    Drake stated at the OVO Sound radio display the day after the 2017 tournament, “Even supposing ‘Hotline Bling’ isn’t a rap tune, the one class they may be able to set up to suit me in is a rap class. Perhaps this is because I have rapped prior to now or as a result of I am black,” reported Web page Six.

    “I really like the rap global and I really like the rap neighborhood, however you might be proper. I write pop songs for a explanation why,” he persisted. “I wanna be like Michael Jackson. I wanna be like artists that I have regarded as much as. The ones are pop songs, however I by no means get any credit score for that…I gained two awards closing night time, however I do not even need them, as it feels bizarre for some explanation why,” he added.

  • The Weeknd’s Los Angeles live performance ends unexpectedly after singer loses voice whilst acting

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    WASHINGTON: The Weeknd’s Saturday evening live performance at Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium ended unexpectedly after the Canadian singer-songwriter mentioned he had misplaced his voice and did not really feel he may just give you the display that folks pay for.

    In step with Selection, addressing the gang of roaring fanatics, he mentioned, “I have no idea what simply took place…however I simply misplaced my voice, that is killing me I do not need to prevent the display however I will’t provide the live performance I need to come up with presently.”

    The Weeknd added, “I am gonna ensure everyone’s excellent, you’ll be able to get your a refund, I will do a display actual quickly for you guys. However I sought after to return out and for my part ask for forgiveness.” Sooner than exiting the degree, he mentioned, “You understand how a lot this kills me, I am sorry. I like you thanks such a lot.”

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    No longer lengthy after, the home lighting fixtures got here on and target market individuals wandered among themselves questioning in the event that they must start to make their technique to the go out or hoping for a go back to the degree, reported Selection.

    The display, which was once because of get started at 9 pm, kicked off with a scene from the approaching HBO Max display ‘The Idol’ taped on the most sensible and co-star Lily-Rose Depp took the degree turning in key strains from the shell.

    As in step with Selection, at round 9:17 p.m., The Weeknd took the degree however most effective controlled to get thru 4 songs prior to he needed to minimize the set quick. He was once wrapping up a two-night run on the stadium. 

    WASHINGTON: The Weeknd’s Saturday evening live performance at Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium ended unexpectedly after the Canadian singer-songwriter mentioned he had misplaced his voice and did not really feel he may just give you the display that folks pay for.

    In step with Selection, addressing the gang of roaring fanatics, he mentioned, “I have no idea what simply took place…however I simply misplaced my voice, that is killing me I do not need to prevent the display however I will’t provide the live performance I need to come up with presently.”

    The Weeknd added, “I am gonna ensure everyone’s excellent, you’ll be able to get your a refund, I will do a display actual quickly for you guys. However I sought after to return out and for my part ask for forgiveness.” Sooner than exiting the degree, he mentioned, “You understand how a lot this kills me, I am sorry. I like you thanks such a lot.”

    ALSO READ | Benjamin Clementine pronounces first album in 5 years

    No longer lengthy after, the home lighting fixtures got here on and target market individuals wandered among themselves questioning in the event that they must start to make their technique to the go out or hoping for a go back to the degree, reported Selection.

    The display, which was once because of get started at 9 pm, kicked off with a scene from the approaching HBO Max display ‘The Idol’ taped on the most sensible and co-star Lily-Rose Depp took the degree turning in key strains from the shell.

    As in step with Selection, at round 9:17 p.m., The Weeknd took the degree however most effective controlled to get thru 4 songs prior to he needed to minimize the set quick. He was once wrapping up a two-night run on the stadium. 

  • The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ Is About To Turn out to be A Haunted Space

    The Weeknd’s lifelong dream is set to return true — and encourage a scrumptious nightmare for enthusiasts.

    The Weeknd’s 2020 album “After Hours” will function the theme to his very personal haunted area at Halloween Horror Nights theme parks in Florida and California, the Canadian singer-songwriter and Common Studios advised Leisure Weekly.

    Enthusiasts of high-production fright have flocked to the annual Halloween Horror Nights shows since they started in 1991. This would be the first time a haunted area within the manufacturing will likely be based totally round an album.

    For The Weeknd, whose prison title is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, the nightmarish construction fulfills a dream. In spite of everything, “After Hours” was once accompanied through a spine-chilling brief movie in large part impressed through horror motion pictures.

    “I all the time sought after my very own Halloween Horror Nights haunted area, as Halloween has all the time been vital to my song, so it is a overall dream come to existence,” The Weeknd advised Leisure Weekly in a commentary. “I think like my song movies have served as a launching pad for a collaboration like this, and I will not watch for other people to enjoy this insanity!”

    Probably the most album’s songs will likely be performed in The Weeknd’s haunted properties and “reimagined as a horror film soundtrack,” Common mentioned in a commentary.

    “Blinding Lighting fixtures” from the album has been qualified as platinum 10 occasions through the Recording Business Affiliation of The united states, consistent with Yahoo, and “Heartless” has long past platinum thrice.

    The haunted properties will welcome guests with a hypnotic greeting into The Weeknd’s unconscious, mentioned Halloween Horror Nights govt manufacturer John Murray, who described the undertaking as a “fever dream” impressed through The Weeknd’s interest for motion pictures like “Jacob’s Ladder.”

    “It’s now not a retelling of the ‘After Hours’ album; it’s getting into the nightmares that have been the foundation for his songs,” Murray advised EW.

    Guests will see The Weeknd’s unconscious pour from his head to create the nightmarish imagery round them. A life like copy of the singer will twitch as guests go — and reside performers will jump from the shadows.

    “It could possibly get lovely tactile,” Orlando’s senior display director Charles Grey advised EW.

    The interactive enjoy, “The Weeknd: After Hours,” will open Sept. 2 on the Common Orlando Lodge and Sept. 8 at Common Studios Hollywood.

  • The Weeknd, Doja Cat Lead 2022 Billboard Track Award Nominations

    The Weeknd is the highest finalist on the 2022 Billboard Track Awards for a 2nd 12 months in a row, up for 17 awards, adopted through Doja Cat, who’s up for 14 awards.

    Finalists had been introduced Friday throughout 62 classes for the awards that measure chart good fortune, streaming, airplay and social engagement. The display will air on NBC and Peacock on Might 15 from Las Vegas.

    The Weeknd picked up nods in best artist, best 100 artist and best streaming songs artist and his duet with Ariana Grande on “Save Your Tears (Remix)” is up for 6 awards. Additionally nominated for best artist are Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Drake, who’s the display’s maximum adorned winner of all time with 29 overall awards.

    Doja Cat, who lately received her first Grammy Award for her collaboration “Kiss Me Extra” with SZA, is up for best 100 track, best collaboration and best viral track.

    First-time finalist Rodrigo continues her streak of a being an awards display favourite as a finalist in 13 classes, together with best new artist, best feminine artist and best radio songs artist.

    Justin Bieber is also up for 13 awards, together with best male artist, best Sizzling 100 artist and best streaming track for his track “STAY” with The Child LAROI.

    Ye, who modified his title from Kanye West, is a finalist for 13 awards and a powerful favourite within the Christian/gospel classes. He has 4 out of the 5 songs in each best gospel track and best Christian track classes, and his album “Donda” could also be up for best rap album, best gospel album and best Christian album.

    Swift has a possibility to surpass Drake for many wins within the display’s historical past. The pop megastar is 2nd at the back of him with 25 earlier wins and is up for seven awards this 12 months. However Drake could also be up for 11 awards, together with best Billboard 200 Album, best rap artist and best streaming songs artist.

    This 12 months, 5 new classes had been added, 4 of which might be in accordance with Billboard’s world charts, and one measuring viral songs. The 2022 awards are in accordance with the chart length of April 10, 2021, thru March 26, 2022.

  • Kanye West Changed Through Swedish Space Mafia And The Weeknd At Coachella 2022

    Say good-bye to Kanye West.

    The Weeknd and Swedish Space Mafia are set to exchange West (who has legally modified his identify to Ye) because the Sunday evening headliners of the 2022 Coachella Valley Song and Arts Pageant. West dropped out previous this week, days prior to the go back of the extremely expected pageant.

    On Wednesday, the organizers of this yr’s match, which is scheduled for the weekends of April 15-17 and April 22-24, introduced the last-minute exchange at the pageant’s Instagram web page.

    The Yeezy type icon was once scheduled to accomplish at the preferred California pageant however sponsored out on Monday. He was once additionally a no-show at Sunday’s Grammy Awards.

    The announcement comes as a Alternate.org petition had known as for the celebrity rapper’s removing from the pageant lineup because of his public conduct towards ex-wife Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend, Pete Davidson.

    “We’ve got watched Kanye harass, manipulate, and harm Kim, Pete, and others for over a yr now,” the petition mentioned. “Nobody turns out to wish to get up to him, and those that do, he places below hearth as neatly.”

    The petition had garnered greater than 49,000 signatures.

    Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, is out as the Coachella headliner.
    Kanye West, who now is going via Ye, is out because the Coachella headliner.

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    No rationalization was once formally given about why West dropped out.

    Then again, he prior to now threatened, in a since-deleted Instagram publish on Feb. 10, to cancel his Coachella set if fellow headliner Billie Eilish didn’t factor an apology to rapper Travis Scott.

    West had mentioned Eilish insulted Scott — whom West deliberate to carry out at Coachella — when she paused a live performance in February to assist a fan get her inhaler.

    In clips from Eilish’s live performance, the Grammy winner says, “I watch for folks to be OK till I stay going. Some information retailers interpreted the statement as a jab at Scott, who was once appearing on the Astroworld Pageant in Houston final November as a stampede erupted within the crowd. Ten folks had been killed and rankings had been injured within the overwhelm.

    “Actually by no means mentioned a factor about Travis,” she wrote in a remark underneath West’s publish in keeping with the accusations. “Used to be simply serving to a fan.”

    Regardless of being banned from appearing on the Grammys on Sunday, West was once nominated for 5 awards, together with album of the yr for “Donda.” He received two non-televised rap classes, however didn’t attend any of the occasions.