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Kanye West, the Weeknd Slated to Headline Meadows Music and Arts Festival in NYC
Buzz 20:58PM EDT
If you missed Kanye West’s rained out set at Governors Ball, you’ll have another chance to see him in NYC this fall. Both West and the Weeknd are slated to headline Meadows Music and Arts Festival on October 1 and 2, which will be held at Citi Field in the Queens borough of Flushing Meadows Park.READ MORE
Voodoo Music Festival With Tool, Arcade Fire to Launch in October; Tickets Are Hot!
Buzz 17:48PM EDT
When the dust settles from the summer months of music festival mania, Voodoo Music and Arts Experience will keep the party going into the fall. Last week, the festival announced their lineup for the Halloween weekend festival bash, and top names like Tool, Arcade Fire and The Weeknd will front the bill.READ MORE
The Weeknd, Belly Cancel Jimmy Kimmel Performance Due to Donald Trump's Appearance
Tv/Film 07:46AM EDT
Rapper Belly and R&B singer The Weeknd, who were set to perform on Wednesday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” cancelled their appearance after knowing that they will be on the same show with Presidential candidate Donald Trump because they did not agree with his political views.READ MORE
Billboard Music Awards 2016: The Weeknd Wins Eight Awards, Winners in Full List
Buzz 14:50PM EDT
Breaking the Billboard history record, The Weeknd got eight wins which is the most number of awards a male artist received since 2011 for the Billboard Music Awards. Aside from The Weeknd, Adele is also a big winner with five awards, bringing home the Top Artist prize.READ MORE
The Weeknd, Drake & Justin Bieber Dominate 2016 Billboard Music Awards Nominations
Buzz 15:06PM EDT
The 2016 Billboard Music Awards is set to kickoff next month, but before the big day arrives viewers get a chance to see which artists have earned bragging rights as a finalist for the upcoming ceremony. On Monday (Apr. 11), Billboard premiered a lengthy list of nominees and their respected categories with three male musicians leading the pack. The Weeknd, Drake and Justin Bieber dominated the nominations.READ MORE
ZAYN's 'Mind of Mine' Debuts at No. 1 in America Over K Michelle, Young Thug
Buzz 11:58AM EDT
Zayn's debut album 'Mind of Mine' is the number one album in the country, beating March releases from K Michelle, Young Thug, Asking Alexandria and more.READ MORE
MIXTAPE MONDAY: Check Out New Songs from Florence + The Machine, J. Dilla, PUP & More
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Florence + The Machine, J Dilla and PUP, among many other artists, premiered new songs this week. Check out our weekly mixtape now!READ MORE
The Weeknd Remixes Bryson Tiller's Hit Track 'Rambo' [LISTEN]
Buzz 09:54AM EDT
Listen to a new remix of Bryson Tiller's song "Rambo" by The WeekndREAD MORE
The Weeknd Leaves Rihanna's European Anti World Tour Dates, Big Sean Sticks Around
Buzz 16:29PM EDT
Rihanna fans seeing the Anti World Tour in Europe are going to see one fewer R&B superstar on the bill. Three months before the "Work" singer was expected to take her show overseas, The Weeknd announced he will no longer act as support for the international dates.READ MORE
Hangout Music Festival 2016: Win Tickets, Airfare to See The Weeknd, Calvin Harris & More!
Exclusives 12:22PM EDT
Festival season is right around the corner and there is no doubt with all the great festival's about to come up you're wondering how will you be able to afford all of the ones you want to go to.READ MORE
Kendrick Lamar 'Untitled Unmastered' Debuts at No 1 Over 2 Chainz; Joey+Rory See Major Sales
Buzz 11:36AM EDT
Kendrick Lamar has his second No. 1 album in less than a year. After surprise-releasing his new LP Untitled Unmastered on March 4, the "Alright" rapper owned the charts this week, besting recent releases from 2 Chainz, Adele, Rihanna and more.READ MORE
Future & The Weeknd Shoot Video for "Low Life" From 'EVOL' Album
Buzz 15:47PM EDT
In February, Future released his EVOL album, which features The Weeknd on a track called “Low Life.” According to the rapper’s Snapchat account, the two were recently shooting a video for their collaboration.READ MORE
Adele '25' Spends 10th Week at No. 1 Over New Albums from Yo Gotti, Rihanna
Buzz 13:59PM EDT
Adele is continuing to absolutely dominate album sales in 2016. For the 10th non-consecutive week, the "When We Were Young" singer has topped the charts with her new album 25, besting recent releases from the likes of Rihanna, Yo Gotti, The Weeknd and more.READ MORE
Universal Music Posts 2015 Revenue Increase Thanks To Streaming
Buzz 12:43PM EDT
The machine always seems to try and stifle it, but streaming is now becoming the main gravy train for major labels. Universal Music and its parent company Vivendi have announced their 2015 revenue and UMG posted a 2.7 percent increase at constant currency, a measure that eliminates currency fluctuations or 12.1 percent in actual terms. A large part of this growth came from streaming.READ MORE
Adele, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift See Major Gains in Album Sales on Chart After the Grammys
Buzz 13:37PM EDT
She may have taken a two-week reprieve from the top of the charts, but now Adele is back home. For the ninth non-consecutive week, the "When We Were Young" singer's new album 25 is the No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, beating out a field of Grammy performers for the top honor.READ MORE
