In 2024, The Weeknd became the first artist with 21 songs to surpass the one billion streaming count on Spotify after ...
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” continues to make history. On Sunday (Aug. 31), Spotify announced on Instagram that the 2020 megahit has officially become the first song in the streaming platform’s ...
The Weeknd performed at Spotify's first-ever Billions Club concert  in 2024, celebrating the fact that he had more ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. 2025 is another huge year for The Weeknd, though it’s not as if he ...
It’s fair to say that Michael Jackson stands as one of the most influential musical acts in history. For many, the late singer was more than just a hitmaker; he was also a significant figure in the ...
The Weeknd opened for Drake at shows before becoming a full-on collaborator when he contributed to five songs on the rapper’s landmark Take Care. While Drake undoubtedly drew inspiration from Kanye ...
On stage inside a sold-out AT&T Stadium, a cityscape is in decay. Between massive lighting rigs, gear for a band and more lasers than Star Wars, a once-powerful city skyline has turned to rubble, ...
The Weeknd performed his first Nashville show in nearly a decade at Nissan Stadium, incorporating a cinematic apocalyptic set. The concert featured a 41-song setlist spanning his album trilogy and ...
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” is the first song in Spotify history to hit 5 billion streams Spotify confirmed the milestone on August 31, about six years after its release The song also holds a ...