The Weeknd became one of the defining stories of 2025, a year when music seemed determined to outdo itself at every turn.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. A decade after its release, The Weeknd’s “The Hills” returns to ...

The stadium tour has sold over 3 million tickets this year alone, making it the highest-grossing tour by a male solo artist.

The singer’s earnings were fuelled by touring success, catalogue deals and continued global streaming dominance ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The titular last song on the new 22-track album, "Hurry Up Tomorrow," seems to confirm the finality he's already been hinting at.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Weeknd is the first artist to surpass 100 million monthly listeners in Spotify history. Prior to these mainstream milestones, ...

For the latest run of his blockbuster After Hours Til Dawn Tour, global pop phenomenon The Weeknd has commissioned a colossal 40-foot gold sculpture by legendary Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama. It is ...

The international superstar’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour has become one of the biggest global treks ever, appearing in the top ...

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