If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The Weeknd has never been shy about his Canadian roots, so it shouldn’t be a surprise who the Toronto-born superstar is pulling for in the MLB World Series. …
Read More »The Weeknd Enlists Gaspar Noé and His Blinding Lights for Surreal 'Big Sleep' Music Video
The Weeknd has enlisted filmmaker Gaspar Noé to direct the new music video for his Hurry Up Tomorrow collaboration with Giorgio Moroder, “Big Sleep.” The video prominently features Noé’s signature strobe effects and begins with a warning for photosensitive viewers. And though the visuals start calmly enough, with an old …
Read More »Lady Gaga Is Looking Like Your Album of the Year Front-Runner at the 2026 Grammys
Leading up tothe Grammy nominations on Nov. 7, Rolling Stone is breaking down 10 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. This year’s Album of the Year field isn’t lacking for front-runners: Any one of these eight …
Read More »Mike Dean Wants To 'F-ckin' Smash' at the 2026 Grammys
When I FaceTime with Mike Dean, he tells me he’s coming off the longest break from music of his career — a whopping three weeks. The prolific producer took time off after embarking on the After Hours Til Dawn North American tour with the Weeknd, where he played 84 sets …
Read More »Rosé Joins Global Citizen Fest 2025
Rosé is the latest addition to the ever-expanding 2025 Global Citizen Festival lineup, with the Blackpink singer set to make a special appearance at the one-day event this Saturday, Sept. 27, in New York City. This will notably mark Rosé’s first major North American festival appearance as a solo artist. …
Read More »The Weeknd, Shakira Headline 2025 Global Citizen Festival
Global Citizen Music Festival is gearing up for another star-studded edition. On Tuesday, the fest announced that the Weeknd and Shakira will be headlining the 2025 edition of the yearly charity event, scheduled for Sept. 27. “I’m honored to headline the incredible Global Citizen Festival in Central Park this September,” …
Read More »The Weeknd Is Stuck in Purgatory in 'Baptized in Fear' Video
In the name of the father, the son, and the Weeknd. On Friday, the R&B icon released the video for “Baptized in Fear,” one of the standouts from his album Hurry Up Tomorrow. The video plays clips of the Weeknd singing the haunting lyrics in front of several cement backdrops …
Read More »The Weeknd Named His New Nespresso Collection After His Mother Samra, Tying Back to His Ethiopian Roots
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The Weeknd has a had a busy year, kicking off his massive After Hours Til Dawn 2025 Tour with Playboi CartiandMike Dean, along with releasing aHurry Up Tomorrowcompanion …
Read More »The Weekend and Playboi Carti Rewind the Clock With Doechii on 'Timeless' Remix
The Weeknd and Playboi Carti hand the opening verse of their collaboration “Timeless” over to Doechii on a new remix of the record. The rapper kicks off the latest version of the Hurry Up Tomorrow single with rockstar stamina and a glimpse into how she spends her 24 hours in …
Read More »Jenna Ortega Cruises While the Weeknd Drowns in 'Drive' Video
Late nights turn into lonely mornings in the Weeknd‘s music video for “Drive,” a deep cut from his latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. The somber video stars Jenna Ortega, who passes time by soaring to new heights with the musician on amusement park rides, rocking in the seats of a …
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