#BBB NEWS| The Weeknd Is Launching ‘Starboy’ Pop-Up Shops Next Week

With The Weeknd’s third album, Starboy, on the way next month, he’s bound to take over the fall once again with his fogged, slow-rolling alt R&B joints. But this time around, he’s preparing with some cool duds for his loyal listeners.

To coincide with his highly-anticipated Nov. 25 release date, the Toronto singer recently announced that he’s launching a series of pop-up shops in support of the album.

While the details of the merchandise that will be available is minimal, his previous XO-designed goods are probably the best precursor of what’s to come: graphic-centric street wear staples like hoodies, snap backs, t-shirts affixed with his stark white logo.

#BBB NEWS| The Weeknd (And His New Haircut) Announces New Album, ‘STARBOY’ [COVER ART/PHOTO]

As the saying goes, “out with the old, in with the new.” It seems as though Toronto’s own The Weeknd has taken the phrase to heart when it comes to his new material and his new image.

 In a new Instagram post, the moody music crooner took to his timeline to release the cover artwork to a brand new album, STARBOY.

The imagery is a stark change from his other LPs in that not only are there more vivid colors, but there seems to be a whole lot of hair missing.

In the portrait, which was shot by video director and photographer Nabil Elderkin, the man born Abel Tesfaye stares into the camera holding his cropped head of hair, the trademark cluster of upright locks noticeably absent.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Nas Joins The Weeknd For His Performance At The Met Gala [VIDEO]

The 2016 Met Gala saw a number of celebs flaunting gorgeous garbs on the red carpet, but the main event was inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with some big name performers taking the stage.

The night’s headlining performer, The Weeknd, performed hits like “The Hills” and “Tell Your Friends,” a song in which a very special and unexpected guest joined him on stage. Nas treated fans to a few bars on the song, which brought them to their feet.

Check out the performance below.

#BBB NEWS| Rihanna’s ‘ANTI World Tour’ Will No Longer Feature The Weeknd

Rihanna’s ANTI World Tour is rolling along without any hiccups since it started earlier this month in Jacksonville, Fla. But a minor bump in the stateside trek just occurred with this news.

The Weeknd, who was slated to join the “Work” singer on the European side of her trek reportedly pulled out of the tour altogether.

According to Live Nation via NME, various obligations with the Toronto native’s music placed a roadblock in fulfilling his tour commitment.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: The Weeknd Performs The Hit Song Earned It At The 88th Oscars [VIDEO]

The Weeknd performed “Earned It” at the 88th Oscars and it was awesome.

Check out the video of The Weeknd perform at the 88th Oscar Awards and then comment below and let us know what you think.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: The Weeknd & Lauryn Hill Gave A Stunning Performance Of “In The Night” On ‘The Tonight Show’ [PHOTO/VIDEO]

After an upset for fans who were expecting The Weeknd and Lauryn Hill to perform at this year’s Grammy Awards, the two artists finally graced the stage together on Friday night (Feb. 19).

In a victory lap after earning two gold gramophones, The Weeknd performed his single “In The Night” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Fans were gifted with a surprise in the middle of the song, as Hill graced the stage to help belt out the Beauty Behind The Madness track.

Following her missed appearance on the Grammys stage, reps for Hill released a statement to clarify that her performance was never confirmed. Due to other commitments, the singer said she was unsure if she would be able to make it, and noted that it should not have been advertised to viewers.

#BBB NEWS| Lauryn Hill Issues Statement On Missed Grammy Awards Performance With The Weeknd

Reports surfaced hours before showtime on Monday evening (Feb. 15), that famed artist, Lauryn Hill, was scheduled to join The Weeknd for his performance at the Grammy Awards.

Although nothing was confirmed, a few of Ms. Hill’s bandmates posted photos to Instagram, alluding to the notion that they were on their way to the annual showcase.

But The Weeknd, who raked in two gramophones for his Beauty Behind The Madness album, took center stage solo, prompting the “Ex-Factor” singer’s management to issue a response on the missed appearance.

#BBB NEWS| 58th Grammy Awards: Full List Of WINNERS

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards are underway with the night’s A-list winners already garnering their piece of the musical pie ahead of the main event.

Monday (Feb. 15) night’s achievers include D’Angelo for Best R&B Album Black Messiah, The Weeknd’s Best R&B Performance for “Earned It,” and Kendrick Lamar snagging four gramophones in the categories Best Rap Performance (“Alright”), Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “These Walls” feat. Bilal, Anna Wise and Thundercat, Best Rap Song (“Alright”), and Best Music Video for “Bad Blood” alongside Taylor Swift.

Read the list of nominees/winners below:

Record Of The Year:

“Really Love” – D’Angelo
“Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson Feat. Bruno Mars – WINNER
“Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
“Blank Space” – Taylor Swift
“Can’t Feel My Face” – The Weeknd

#BBB NEWS| Kendrick Lamar, Adele & The Weeknd To Perform At 2016 Grammy Awards

A handful of performers for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards were announced today (Jan. 20), and many of the artists taking the stage on Feb. 15 have had incredibly successful years.

According to The Wrap, this year’s most Grammy-nominated artist Kendrick Lamar is set to perform, after hitting the stage previously in 2014 with Imagine Dragons.

The Weeknd, who has seven nominations this year, will make his Grammy performance debut that Monday night.

Although her album 25 was ineligible for nominations this time around, record-breaking songbird and low-key rapper Adele will be saying “hello” to the Grammy stage for the first time since 2012.

#BBB NEWS| #MusicStillMatters: Future & The Weeknd – Low Life [AUDIO]

Future & The Weeknd give us a nice little Christmas gift! Take a listen to “Low Life” after the jump!

#BBB NEWS| Top 22 Music Collaborations That Rocked 2015 [PHOTOS]

In 2015, we saw the partnership of artists that we thought would only live on our personal mashup wishlists.

From Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill laying down the highs of their relationship with “All Eyes On You,” to Big Grams erasing genre lines to drop their sonically cohesive self-titled album, to the surprise bangers from Drake and Future, there were no limitations as to who would join lyrical forces.

With 2016 a few weeks away, there’s already speculation of who’ll put out a joint track or full-length project for the masses. Two names in particular, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, reignited rumors in late November of their partnership on wax, which sent their legion of fans into a frenzy.

While we await the musical affiliations that the New Year will have in store, check out our list of 22 powerhouse collaborations that rocked 2015.

#BBB NEWS| The Weeknd Receives Lawsuit Over Alleged Sample On “The Hills”

The Weeknd has had quite an impressive run this year. With the release of his third studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness, the Toronto native has found a home at the top of the charts. Part of that success can be attributed to his single “The Hills.”

The Illangelo and Mano-produced melody arrived in May and is still going strong since its debut. But news concerning the mega hit might tarnish its pristine reign.

According to TMZ, Cutting Edge Music filed a lawsuit against The Weeknd for allegedly using a certain sound from the movie named The Machine.

#BBB NEWS| ICYMI: Nicki Minaj And The Weekend Dominate R&B And Hip-Hop At The 2015 AMAs

(November 22), the American Music Awards attracted many of the music industry’s elite.Just in case you weren’t able to tune in with the rest of the nation, a lot of memorable moments went down.

While stars like Zendaya, Ciara, Christina Milian, Karreuche Tran and more hit the red carpet in stunning looks, J.Lo commanded the stage as the night’s host.

After opening the show with a pretty epic dance number to the most popular songs of the year, J.Lo turned the attention to the reason everyone was there: the music. Many of the audience enjoyed performances by Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, and The Weeknd, but only a few snagged bragging rights for the rest of the year.

From the Favorite Hip Hop/Rap Artist, to Best R&B/Soul album, her are the celebrities who won big on stage at the 2015 American Music Awards.

#BBB NEWS| The Weeknd Covers Rolling Stone; Talks Drake, Bella Hadid + More [PHOTOS]

The Weeknd used to never do interviews when he first started back in 2011, but thankfully, as his celebrity has risen, he’s finally began opening up.

Covering next month’s issue of Rolling Stone, the XO singer discussed everything from his relationship with Bella Hadid, to regrets about Drake, how he was discovered and more.

On how Drake found him:

    He and his crew posted three songs on YouTube and started spamming their friends on Facebook, then watched the play counts slowly climb. “I don’t know how many it actually was, but it felt like a million,” Tesfaye says. “Five hundred plays? Holy shit!” Toronto being a small town in some ways, the songs were heard by Drake’s manager, Oliver El-Khatib, who posted them to the OVO blog, where they promptly blew up. “Apparently, Drake wasn’t even fucking with it at first,” Tesfaye says today. “Oliver was the one vouching for me.”

#BBB NEWS| The Weeknd’s Album ‘Beauty Behind The Madness’ Debuts At Number 1 On Billboard 200 Chart!

Congratulations are in order for The Weeknd. His album “Beauty Behind The Madness” hit the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart.

Find out how many albums he sold after the jump!

#BBB NEWS| The Weeknd, Pharrell, Tori Kelly And More To Perform At The 2015 MTV VMAs [PHOTO]

The lineup for the annual MTV Video Music Awards has been revealed. The 2015 event, which will be hosted by Miley Cyrus, features a star-studded roster of artists set to hit the main stage.

This year’s event includes newcomer Tori Kelly to chart-toppers Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Weeknd and Pharrell.

The entity also announced that Kanye West will receive the Video Vanguard Award, which was given to Beyonce in 2014.

#BBB NEWS| The Weeknd Drops 18-Minute Snippet Of ‘Beauty Behind The Madness’ Album [AUDIO]

The wait is almost over for the arrival of The Weeknd’s album Beauty Behind The Madness.

The Canadian crooner released an 18-minute musical preview into his forthcoming songs, running swiftly through the tracklist that has yet to be fully revealed on iTunes.

So far, fans just know of a Kanye West-assisted melody titled “Tell Your Friends,” and collaborations with Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey, but everything else remains a mystery in terms of anymore featured guests or producers.

In addition, the “King Of The Fall” singer announced “The Madness” tour which features Banks and Travi$ Scott. The trek will begin in November.

Ahead of its Aug. 28 drop date, listen to what the XO artist has in store below.

#BBB NEWS| The Weeknd And ‘Empire’ Cast Pose For Vogue [PHOTOS]

In addition to Beyoncé, The Weeknd is stepping out in style in the September issue of Vogue. The Canadian crooner, who currently has the No. 1 single in the country, joins the cast of Fox’s hit show “Empire” in a high-fashion spread, photographed by Mario Testino.

Abel gets suited up and poses alongside the chic Lyon clan including Cookie (Taraji P. Henson), Lucious (Terrence Howard), and their sons, Andre (Trai Byers), Jamal (Jussie Smollett), and Hakeem (Bryshere Y. Gray). They are also joined by “Empire” creator Lee Daniels and supermodels Naomi Campbell and Jourdan Dunn.

In another photo, the “Can’t Feel My Face” singer walks alongside Dunn while flanked by members of his entourage.

His album Beauty Behind the Madness drops in two weeks.

See more from the fashionable shoot below:

#BBB NEWS| Check Out The Weeknd’s ‘Beauty Behind The Madness’ Album Cover And Tracklist [PHOTO]

Anticipation for The Weeknd’s Beauty Behind The Madness album is pretty high. After setting plenty of Billboard records, along with his current single “I Can’t Feel My Face” residing at #2 on the charts, this LP is shaping up to be a big moment for the singer’s career.

Here’s the tracklist for the album has surfaced and through the 14-tracks, only one feature stands out, and that’s Lana Del Rey. Their “Prisoner” duet was premiered earlier this summer at a UK show in June.

The Weeknd’s new album arrives at digital & physical retailers on August 28th.

Peep Beauty Behind The Madness Track List below:

#BBB NEWS| The Weeknd Announces New Album ‘Beauty Behind The Madness’ [PHOTOS]

R&B star The Weeknd announced that the title to his follow-up mega hit album Kiss Land will be called Beauty Behind The Madness.

He also released the album artwork, which looks a lot like his hit single Can’t Feel My Face‘s artwork.

Hit the jump for more details on the album and see photos!