The Weeknd Makes Surprise Grammys Return After Boycotting the Awards, Sings ‘Cry for Me’ and ‘Timeless’ in Front of Freaky Dancers
The Weeknd sang two new songs from his just-released album “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” The singer opened with “Cry for Me” and followed it with “Timeless,” which included a performance from Playboi Carti, who is featured on the studio recording.
The Weeknd ends yearslong Grammys boycott with surprise performance
The Weeknd, who once called The Recording Academy "corrupt,​" performed his new song "Cry For Me" on stage at the 2025 Grammy Awards​.
The Weeknd breaks four-year Grammys boycott with special performance
The Weeknd made a surprising comeback to the Grammys at the 2025 awards ceremony. During the Sunday, February 2, event, the singer, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, took the
Grammys make peace with the Weeknd, who delivers surprise performance
But then Mason mentioned the time he took charge of the Recording Academy and faced a small controversy when the Weeknd, a Grammy-winning superstar, announced he was boycotting the Grammys because of a lack of transparency in how the awards were decided.
The Weeknd breaks his Grammys boycott with surprise performance
The Weeknd's years-long boycott of music's biggest night came to an end with a surprise performance at the 2025 Grammys.
The Weeknd Returns to Grammys for Surprise Performance After Past Criticism
The Weeknd made a surprise return to the Grammys stage for the 2025 edition of the annual ceremony on Sunday night. After an intro from Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. in which Abel's past public criticism of the Grammys was acknowledged,
The Weeknd Brings Out Playboi Carti During Shocking Return To The Grammys
The Weeknd made a shocking return to the Grammys several years after he famously called out the Recording Academy. On Sunday night, February 2, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. took the stage during the 2025 Grammy Awards to announce that the organization has made peace with Abel Tesfaye nearly four years after he boycotted the awards show.
The show must go on: Recording Academy CEO on why he didn’t cancel the Grammys amid tragedy in LA
Winston and Mason Jr. promise that the Grammys will still be the Grammys. In other words, the format is not shifting to a ...
The Weeknd’s 2025 Tour Ticket Prices: How Much They Cost
The Weeknd is back and better than ever! Find out all about his upcoming tour! The Weeknd‘s newest album Hurry Up Tomorrow ...
Inside the Grammy Awards’ response to the L.A. wildfires
The Recording Academy says it's distributed more than $4 million to musicians affected by the fires. Sunday's Grammys show is ...
How did the Los Angeles wildfires change the 2025 Grammy Awards? What to know.
In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, which have killed at least 29 people and burned down thousands of homes, the L.A.
Inside the Grammys’ Decision to Go Ahead Amid L.A. Wildfires: ‘We Have to Do Everything We Can to Help’
Even as most Grammy Week events were canceled due to wildfires, L.A. officials said the same thing: ‘You have to do the show, ...
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Recording Academy CEO on Grammy performances, wildfires impact and more
Harvey Mason Jr., the CEO of the Recording Academy, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about performances at this year's Grammy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, and the impact of the L.A. area ...
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A ‘very different’ Grammy Awards set for Sunday due to wildfires
In talking to some of the (California) leadership, not only did every single person, to a person, support the Academy having ...
Grammys 2025 live updates: Kendrick Lamar wins record of the year; Shakira performs
Latest news and live updates on the 2025 Grammys in Los Angeles. Follow all the award wins, red carpet looks, performances, ...