The Weeknd has reached a milestone that no artist before him has achieved. He is now the first artist in Spotify history to ...

Whitney Houston in “The Bodyguard.” Eminem in “8 Mile.” Cher in “Moonstruck.” Musicians swapping out the studio in favor of the silver screen is nothing new to the industry. In “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Weeknd’s The Highlights returns to the U.K. top 10, ...

As everyone shares their top 5 most-streamed songs and artists of the year, some interesting stats have emerged. The Weeknd has been crowned the most streamed male artist on Spotify for 2024. Not R&B, ...

The Weeknd's The Highlights is now his third album to spend 200 weeks on the Billboard 200, and it hits that mark as his new set Hurry Up Tomorrow drops. CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 23: Abel 'The Weeknd' ...

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 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 ...

The streaming platform revealed its 500 most played songs, with Drake, The Weeknd and Post Malone also snagging a top five finish. By Nicole Fell Assistant Editor Apple Music has revealed that Ed ...