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The Weekend is the stage name of the Canadian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer Abel Makkonen Tesfaye. He was born in Toronto, Canada on February 16, 1990 and currently resides in Hidden Hills, California. He started making music in 2010 and would anonymously upload several songs to YouTube under the name The Weekend. In 2011 he released the mixtapes, House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence . He signed with Republic Records in 2012 in a joint venture with his own record label XO. That same year he released the compilation album Trilogy. The album charted at number 5 on the Canadian Albums chart, number 4 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart, and charted in several other countries. It sold over 550k albums in the United States. In 2013 he released his debut studio album titled Kiss Land that charted at number 2 in on the Canadian Albums charts and the Billboard 200 Albums charts. He has since released the albums Beauty Behind the Madness and Starboy . The Weekend has been nominated for a number of awards and has won three Grammy Awards, nine Juno Awards, two American Music Awards and more. He also holds two Guinness World Records for Most Streamed Album on Spotify in One Year and Most Consecutive Weeks in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 by a Solo Male Artist.

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Universal Music Group has announced a long-term partnership with the Weeknd encompassing recorded music, publishing, merchandise and video, the company has announced.

The deal further builds upon the artist’s relationship with UMG’s Republic Records, which has been his label home and partner since 2012 and “will remain his label partner for future recorded music releases,” according to the announcement. It also will see Universal Music Publishing administer all of the Weeknd’s future works and songwriting catalog in a new long-term deal, upon expiration of his existing commitment with Kobalt.  

Bravado, UMG’s brand-management and merchandise company, will continue to work closely with the Weeknd and XO to expand and develop global merchandising, branding, ecommerce and retail licensing opportunities around future projects and releases. In addition, the new agreement also covers  future audiovisual projects in collaboration with Republic Records and UMG.

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Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Weeknd was represented by Kenny Meiselas of Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks in the deal.

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UMG chairman-CEO Lucian Grainge said, “Over the past decade, we have been honored to work so closely with Abel, who has quickly become one of music’s most creative and important artists—a once-in-a-generation talent.  With Sal and the XO team as our incredible partners, we’ve developed a deep trust and respect that has enabled us to successfully execute Abel’s brilliant vision.”

The Weeknd’s longtime manager, Wassim Slaiby, CEO of SalXCo and XO Records , said, “Over a decade together says it all. Our relationship is built on trust, success, and family values. I am proud and excited to be beside Sir Lucian, Monte, Avery, Jody and the rest of the Universal family building our next decade together.”

Republic Records chairman-CEO Monte Lipman said, “Abel is the consummate 21 st century artist and global superstar who continues to break down creative barriers with his genre-bending repertoire. His success and career-defining accomplishments have made a historic impact around the world. It’s an honor to extend our alliance with Abel, Sal, Lamar, Cash and the XO Family in the evolution of the Weeknd.”

UMPG chairman-CEO Jody Gerson said , “The Weeknd is a world-class, boundary breaking artist and I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome him and Sal to UMPG. Through this expanded and multi-faceted agreement, UMPG, Republic and Bravado global teams will be empowered to work closely together under one roof, maximizing opportunities and value for the Weeknd’s artistry in unprecedented ways.”

The Weeknd has sold more than 75 million albums andholds the record for the longest-charting song in Billboard history, with “Blinding Lights” achieving an unprecedented 90 weeks on the Hot 100 chart, among multiple other feats. He headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2021 and co-headlined the Coachella festival earlier this month. He will embark on the After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour this summer, which is scheduled to visit North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.

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The Weeknd Announces 2022 North American Tour

By Nina Corcoran

The Weeknd has announced a 2022 tour in support of his most recent albums, Dawn FM and 2020’s After Hours . The first leg of the trek will see him perform concerts in stadia across the United States and Canada. The tour will feature special guest Doja Cat . According to a press release, there will be more concerts in Mexico, South America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East announced soon. Find the dates for the first leg below.

The Weeknd has also partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to launch the XO Humanitarian Fund, Powered by World Food Programme. The fund works toward ending the global hunger crisis. The Weeknd has donated $500,000 to the fund, according to a press release, and plans to contribute an additional $1 from each tour ticket sold. “The goal with this fund is to provide immediate life-saving support to people who are on the brink of starvation,” the Weeknd said in a statement. “I’m so thankful to have WFP as a partner and to further expand our reach to those who need it most.”

Last year, the Weeknd postponed his tour for the third time due to the pandemic . When explaining his reasons for doing so, the Weeknd promised the new version of the tour would be “something bigger and special for you which requires stadiums.”

After announcing the end of his After Hours era with “ Take My Breath ” last summer, the Weeknd revealed Dawn FM just a few days before its arrival last month. Swedish House Mafia remixed “ Sacrifice ” for an “Alternate World” edition of the project, which also included the joint track “ Moth to a Flame ” and Agents of Time’s remix of “Take My Breath.”

The Weeknd has been a busy collaborator in recent months, as well, appearing on new tracks with FKA twigs , Post Malone , and Rosalía , plus a posthumous release from Aaliyah . He unveiled his new immersive television special, The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience , through Prime Video in February

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The Weeknd has announced his new world tour, The After Hours Tour, starting 11 June following the release of his new album, ‘After Hours’.

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The Weeknd has announced his new headlining world tour, The After Hours Tour, starting 11 June following the release of his upcoming album, After Hours .

The After Hours Tour boasts new state-of-the-art production and innovative stage designs. The 57-date tour takes the R&B star around the globe, with stops in US, Canada, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and France with support from Sabrina Claudio and Don Toliver in the US, and 88GLAM and Sabrina Claudio in Europe.

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Pre-sale for the tour begins beginning Tuesday, 25 February at 10am local time (9am local time for UK/EU) through Thursday, 27 February at 10pm local time. General ticket sales begin Friday, 28 February at 10am local time for North America and 9am local time for UK and EU.

Prior to announcing the tour, The Weeknd shared the title track from his upcoming fourth studio album After Hours , as well as revealing its cover art and release date of 20 March. Along with the album pre-order, the singer also shared new exclusive After Hours merch .

For all North American dates, each ticket purchased online comes with one CD of The Weeknd’s new album and all purchases of the album or album bundles via the UK webstore also give priority access to pre-sale tickets for the upcoming UK and EU tour dates.

On 7 March, The Weeknd will perform as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live , and debut some of his new tracks.

After Hours can be pre-ordered here .

Visit the official artist site for ticket details and view the confirmed tour itinerary below.

The After Hours Tour Dates:

June 11 – Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena

June 14 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place

June 17 – Winnipeg, MB – Bell MTS Place

June 22 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

June 24 – Chicago, IL – United Center

June 26 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

June 27 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesar’s Arena

June 29 – Toronto, ONT – Scotiabank Arena

June 30 – Toronto, ONT – Scotiabank Arena

July 2 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

July 4 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun

July 7 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

July 8 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

July 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

July 13 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

July 15 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

July 16 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

July 18 – Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena

July 21 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center

July 23 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

July 24 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

July 25 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

July 27 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center

July 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena

July 31 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

August 1 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome

August 3 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

August 4 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center

August 6 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

August 8 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center

August 9 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena

August 11 – Glendale, AZ – Gila River Arena

August 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center

August 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center

August 19 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center

August 20 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

August 22 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center

August 23 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha

August 25 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

August 26 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

August 28 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

September 1 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Arena

September 3 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

October 11 – London, UK – O2 Arena

October 12 – London, UK – O2 Arena

October 13 – London, UK – O2 Arena

October 15 – Newcastle, UK – Metro Radio Arena

October 16 – Birmingham, UK – Arena Birmingham

October 18 – Glasgow, UK – SSE Hydro

October 19 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena

October 26 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis

October 27 – Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome

October 29 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena

October 31 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle

November 8 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclaycard Arena

November 9 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena

November 12 – Paris, France – AccorHotels Arena

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This was such a great show!! I would definitely see him live again.

-great light display/props/theatrics

-he sang music from all his albums which was well appreciated!

-he interacted with the crowd

-he sings AMAZING live

-chill atmosphere

-performers/musicians were smoking weed on stage

-Abel took a longgg time to get on stage, we were there for almost two hours before he did

-crowd was very drunk & rude (not his fault)

-merchandise was very expensive (I payed $40 for a t-shirt)

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This review might not be completely objective as Abel has been my favourite singer for a few years now. However, I can definitely admit the Starboy tour date in Paris was the best pop concert I've been to this year. Even though some songs could have been put out of the tracklist, he mostly sang his catchiest songs of his career, no matter the era. He has great, or should I say, tremendous energy as he continuously sang twenty-something songs with no pause in between. He has no trouble reaching high notes live, his voice sounding even more heavenly in real life. That night, he invited Travis Scott on stage who pumped up the crowd more than him, which is a shame and showcases very well his lack of success and recognition in France, yet, in a sold out stadium. Most people actually didn't even know his real name or the lyrics of his songs ! I would recommend any "real fan" who has known him for a while or who likes his last album a lot to go to a Starboy tour date. I promise you, you won't regret it.

The concert was absolutely stunning. A starship was used and the lights were coordinated very well. Abel sang amazingly in person and I loved jumping up and down screaming with other members of the audience while he sang. The concert was truly magical and I enjoyed every second Abel stood on stage.

As for the other singers who appeared on stage, I was very satisfied with their singing as well. They did an amazing job and captured the entire audience. In between Abel's music, the other singers such as Lil Uzi and 6lack played their hits on stage and the whole crowd became even more alive. If I the concert played out any other way, I'm sure I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much as this concert.

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The Weeknd tour kicks off with an apocalyptic stadium rave in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – If The Weeknd’s “Dawn FM” album is the equivalent of a dance party in purgatory , his live show is nothing less than a rave before the apocalypse.

The emotionally intense singer-songwriter finally achieved liftoff with his After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour on July 14 at Lincoln Financial Field. The launch was not only a victim of COVID-19 postponements over the past two years, but also saw its initial kickoff date delayed last weekend in the performer’s hometown of Toronto, where a nationwide internet outage stymied venue operations.

That pent-up eagerness to perform emerged the moment The Weeknd, sporting a plastic face mask, rose from one of the burned-out building models erected as a part of a skyline on the main stage for “Alone Again,” from his massive 2020 album, “After Hours.”

From there, it was a blitz of chaotic lighting, beat drops and The Weeknd encouraging the sold-out crowd of more than 45,000 like an enthusiastic Peloton instructor as he poured his gorgeous upper range over a trio of “Dawn FM” tracks : “Gasoline,” “Sacrifice” and “How Do I Make You Love Me?”

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Though no band was present (or at least seen), the music unfurled seamlessly and crisply as the man born Abel Tesfaye cavorted between the front stage and a runway that stretched the length of the field, often surrounded by mysterious dancers in full-body shrouds.

At 32, The Weeknd has already crafted record-breaking releases (in January, “Dawn FM” charted 24 songs on Billboard’s Global 200 chart),  headlined a Super Bowl halftime show , boycotted the Grammy Awards and now conceived an ambitious sprawl of a stadium spectacle that mostly flourishes.

The creative setup includes field seating that partially faces the runway rather than the main stage, giving the show an in-the-round vibe (a giant inflatable moon hangs at the other end of the stadium for reasons only The Weeknd could answer). Two small video screens attached to light towers faced those in the nether regions, but with the primary screen used only for aesthetics, more than half of the stadium was denied any close-ups of the singer.

But no one could refute The Weeknd’s unflagging energy, the scope of his catalog curated for the set list or his cool-guy vibe (after about six songs, he stripped off a black coat that had to be sweltering in Philly’s summer humidity, but retained the black gloves that matched the rest of his ensemble).

His appealing blend of New Wave and pop with smidgens of hip-hop and soul were sometimes mixed with dramatic accouterments, such as the church organ that introduced “Hurricane,” his song with Ye.

And while the exceptional lighting – which stuttered with teal shades during “Kiss Land” and the ensuing “Party Monster” – carried the visual aspects of the concert, The Weeknd threw in some rock trappings with giant puffs of pyro exploding along the catwalk and adding to the meltdown of the skyline during “The Hills.” A supply of plastic wristbands handed out to concertgoers upon arrival blinked faithfully during the gliding “I Feel It Coming,” which also featured a cameo of Jim Carrey’s smooth-groove DJ voice from the “Dawn FM” album.

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The most major of The Weeknd’s hits – “Can’t Feel My Face,” “Starboy” and, toward the end of the 100-minute show, “Blinding Lights” – caused mini eruptions in the crowd as they screamed familiar choruses. But throughout the night, his fans, primarily the young men packing the venue, sang his words of love, lust and longing with gusto, The Weeknd their conduit for expression.

With his excellent “Dawn FM” album to still promote, The Weeknd naturally stoked the set list with current single “Out of Time,” a throwback ballad with DeBarge overtones , and the heavenly “Less Than Zero,” its spidery synthesizer inserts the perfect complement to the shimmery keyboards that propel “Save Your Tears,” which preceded it.

Last fall, The Weeknd decided to shift his tour from arenas to stadiums because he had a vision he wanted to present on a major scale. It was worth the wait.

Opening the show in lieu of Doja Cat , who announced in May that tonsil surgery would prevent her from joining the tour, were DJ/producers Mike Dean and Kaytranada (Swedish R&B singer Snoh Aalegra will join Dean on several dates in August).

Dean stood behind a bank of keyboards, presenting chill instrumentals with flecks of electric guitar for his 30-minute set as the crowd filed in. At 7:30 p.m., Kaytranada bounced onto the stage to work his DJ setup – a laptop and mixing board – and slowly elevated the mood as he danced behind his table to remixes of songs by Rihanna and Janet Jackson, while also showcasing his own beats.

Both openers served more as accompaniment rather than artists to engage with – creating even greater anticipation for The Weeknd’s arrival.

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The Weeknd Tour: Who Is He Going On Tour With?

By Happy Sharer

Introduction

The Weeknd is gearing up for his next tour and fans are eager to know what they can expect from this upcoming event. The artist has already released some exciting details about the lineup and the type of music fans will get to experience. In addition to the Weeknd, there will be several special guest musicians joining him on tour. This article explores who these artists are, the collaborations that will take place, and what kind of impact their combined sound will have on the show.

Interview with the Weeknd’s Manager

To get a better understanding of the Weeknd’s upcoming tour and the special guests joining him, we had the opportunity to speak with his manager. Here’s what he had to say about the tour and why he chose these particular musicians to join the Weeknd on stage:

“We wanted to make sure the tour was something special for the fans. We decided to bring in some talented musicians that would complement the Weeknd’s sound and create a unique experience. We chose these particular artists because of their individual talents and how their style meshes with the Weeknd’s. Together, they’ll create a truly unforgettable show.”

When asked how the collaboration between the Weeknd and his special guests will affect the sound of the show, the manager said: “The combination of their styles will create something truly special. It won’t just be the Weeknd’s music — it’ll be a unique blend of all the performers’ sounds. It’ll be like nothing you’ve ever heard before.”

Profile of the Musicians Joining the Weeknd on Tour

Now that we know who the special guests are, let’s take a closer look at each one. These artists come from various musical backgrounds, but all have a unique style that complements the Weeknd’s music.

The first musician joining the Weeknd on tour is rapper Lil Uzi Vert. Uzi is known for his high-energy performances and his ability to switch between different genres with ease. His music blends elements of trap, hip-hop, and R&B, making it the perfect compliment to the Weeknd’s own style.

Next up is singer/songwriter Ariana Grande. Grande is a pop powerhouse whose music combines her powerful vocals with catchy melodies. Her music is uplifting and inspiring, which is sure to bring a great energy to the show.

Rounding out the lineup is alternative rock band Twenty One Pilots. The duo is known for their intense live shows and their ability to combine multiple genres into one cohesive sound. Their music is a mix of rock, hip-hop, and electronica, making them a perfect fit for the Weeknd’s tour.

Feature Article Exploring the Unique Musical Chemistry between the Weeknd and His Touring Partners

With such a diverse lineup of musicians, fans are sure to be in for an incredible show. But how will these artists interact with each other during the show? To get a better idea of how the Weeknd’s sound will be affected by his special guests, we spoke with music critic John Smith.

According to Smith, the interactions between the Weeknd and his tour partners will be “something to behold.” He believes that the combination of their styles will create a unique sound that will keep the audience engaged throughout the show. He also believes that the collaborative nature of the performance will bring out the best in each artist, resulting in an even more dynamic experience for fans.

Smith also believes that the collaboration between the Weeknd and his special guests will enhance the overall experience for fans. He explains, “The combination of their styles will create a unique atmosphere that will keep the audience captivated. It’s not just about the music — it’s about the interaction between the performers and how they elevate each other’s sound. That’s what makes the show so special.”

Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Rehearsal Process for the Weeknd’s Tour

Putting together a successful tour requires a lot of preparation. To get an inside look at the rehearsal process, we spoke with the Weeknd’s tour manager. According to her, the rehearsals have been going very well. She explained that the musicians are working hard to create a cohesive sound that will capture the essence of the Weeknd’s music while also giving each artist the space to express themselves.

The tour manager also mentioned that the rehearsals involve a lot of experimentation. The musicians are trying out different ideas and pushing each other to explore new sonic territories. She believes that this creative process will result in an even more dynamic show that fans will love.

Review of the Weeknd’s Tour with a Focus on the Collaborations with His Special Guests

Now that we’ve gotten an inside look at the rehearsal process, let’s take a look at what the show is actually like. We attended one of the Weeknd’s recent concerts and were blown away by the energy and the unique collaborations between the Weeknd and his special guests.

The show was a mix of the Weeknd’s classic hits and new songs featuring his special guests. Each artist brought something unique to the table, creating an exciting and unpredictable atmosphere. The crowd was enthralled by the performance and the energy in the room was palpable.

The highlight of the night was the collaborations between the Weeknd and his special guests. The artists worked together to create a unique sound that blended their individual styles. The result was something truly magical and the audience responded with thunderous applause.

The Weeknd’s upcoming tour is sure to be an unforgettable experience for fans. With a diverse lineup of special guests joining him on stage, the show will feature a unique mix of sounds and styles. Fans can expect a truly dynamic performance that will showcase the best of each artist’s talent. This tour is sure to be one of the highlights of the year and fans should not miss out on the chance to see the Weeknd and his special guests in action.

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The Weeknd Becomes First Canadian Artist With 7 Diamond Certified Singles

Additionally, his "Popular" collaboration with Playboi Carti and Madonna went platinum.

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The Weeknd has become the first Canadian artist to achieve seven diamond certified singles, following the RIAA ‘s certification of “Save Your Tears” and “Die For You.” He’s also the fourth overall artist to score seven or more diamond tracks, which marks at least 10 million equivalent units sold.

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The song peaked at No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 14 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs . With “Popular,” Madonna joined the elite company of artists who have earned Hot 100-charting hits in five distinct decades. Madonna’s most recently released song to reach platinum status was the Justin Timberlake collab “4 Minutes,” which was released in 2008 and certified platinum in June of that year. Also this week, Madonna’s 1986 “Papa Don’t Preach” single was certified platinum.

“We had a different version of this song prior, so I’ve had these vocals for a while and I’ve kind of worked around it and then kind of kept it in the tuck. But now, it was time. And it felt right,” the “Blinding Lights” hitmaker (real name Abel Tesfaye) told Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe in an interview last June. “[Madonna is] the ultimate co-sign for this song, for this album, and for this TV show.”

Tesfaye is one of three artists to have produced seven diamond singles throughout his career alongside Rihanna and Post Malone, the latter of whom holds the record for the most diamond certified singles with nine.

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The Weeknd Spotted at Kendrick Lamar's 'Pop Out' Concert in Los Angeles

Unlike former toronto raptor demar derozan, the scarborough-born artist never got onstage, but he was in the audience of the show that featured drake diss tracks 'not like us' and 'euphoria.'.

The Weeknd with Metro Boomin and Future

Kendrick Lamar took over the internet last night (June. 19) with his "Pop Out" concert live-streamed on Prime Video from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles . If it wasn't clear Kendrick had won public opinion in his beef with Drake, it was when the stage united cultural figures from L.A. — from up-and-comers to legends like Dr. Dre, basketball stars like Russell Westbrook, even someone Drake name-dropped in one of his diss tracks, DJ Mustard — to dance along to the scathing "Not Like Us."

DeMar DeRozan, the beloved former Toronto Raptor who was once close enough to Drake that he spilled the beans on an upcoming mixtape joined fellow L.A.-born NBA player Westbrook onstage at the Forum during "Not Like Us."

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But it wasn't only Californians getting noticed. One Toronto native was there too, and it was someone Drake has had a complicated history with: Abel Tesfaye a.k.a. The Weeknd. Clips have surfaced today of of the Scarborough, Ontario singer having a good time in the audience. He was there with rapper Big Hit, the father of Hit-Boy, a producer with major credits including Drake's hit "Trophies."

Drake and The Weeknd have had an on-again off-again relationship as friends and collaborators, but have had a slow-simmering beef that's hid in the cracks of the beef with Kendrick Lamar.

In "All to Myself," a collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin on their We Still Don't Trust You album, The Weeknd sings “They could never diss my brothers, baby/ When they got leaks in they operation/ I thank God that I never signed my life away" — a line many interpret as a reference to Tesfaye turning down a deal with OVO Records to sign with Republic and launch his own XO Records in 2012.

Drake hit back with a line for Tesfaye on "Family Matters": I know you like to keep it short, so let me paraphrase/ Knew it was smoke when Abel hit us with the serenade." There was also speculation Drake threw shots at The Weeknd manager Cash XO on "Push Ups."

The Weeknd kept a relatively low profile, staying off the stage at Kendrick Lamar's "Pop Out" show, but he was there in the crowd amongst others including LeBron James and SZA. That's more than enough to keep the conversation going today.

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The Canadian superstar has been given one of the country's highest honours, in the same month as she's released her first greatest hits compilation album of fan favourites, accompanied by a tour set for August.

One of Canada's biggest stars is getting one of the country's highest honours.

Pop star Avril Lavigne has been named to the Order of Canada, a civilian honour that recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions to the country. Lavigne was announced by Governor General Mary Simon yesterday, amongst a list of 83 new appointees that includes scientists, economists, poets and activists.

Lavigne's appointment notice highlights her impressive commercial and artistic achievements, as well as her charity work. "With over 50 million albums sold worldwide, she paved the way for female-driven punk-rock music and continues to do so today," the notice reads, going on to mention her support of individuals living with disabilities and serious illnesses through the Avril Lavigne Foundation.

Lavigne is one of Canada's best-selling artists, with ten Juno awards to her name. The Order of Canada appointment comes as Lavigne is celebrating her successes with Greatest Hits , a new compilation released June 21 featuring platinum singles like "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi" as well as her Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 "Girlfriend."

The Canadian icon is also taking her hits on the road with a major tour , which kicked off in Vancouver in May and begins its second leg in Toronto on August 12, with a sold-out Scotiabank Arena show.

Beyond the charts, Lavigne helped pave the way for a punk-inspired vision of girlhood in the early 2000s, when most female pop stars were embracing a more traditionally feminine image. Lavigne's brash attitude and white tank top and tie combo cemented her as an icon for a generation of Canadian kids.

That influence has been recognized of late with Lavigne receiving recognition from Hollywood's Walk of Fame in 2022, Canada's Walk of Fame in 2023 and now the Order of Canada.

Lavigne wasn't the only musician recognized by the Order of Canada this week. Montreal singer-songwriter Daniel Lavoie was named an Officer of the Order, as were percussionist Beverley Johnston and conductor Kent Nagano.

Find the full list of appointees here.

Late last year, longtime host, broadcaster and Apple Music DJ George Stroumboulopoulos was also named to the Order of Canada. Read more about that here .

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Geld aus Saudi-Arabien Der Millionenstreit um das Geschäftsmodell der Tour de France

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Am Samstag beginnt die Tour de France. Ab dann rollen für drei Wochen nicht nur 176 Radfahrer durch weite Teile Frankreichs, sondern auch wieder viele Geldbündel in die Kassen der Familie Amaury und ihrer Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO). Transparente Zahlen existieren nicht – aber laut französischen Medien sollen sich die Einnahmen aus der Tour mittlerweile auf mindestens 150 bis 200 Millionen Euro belaufen und der Gewinn bei angeblich rund 30 Millionen Euro liegen. Schließlich gilt das Radrennen hinter den Olympischen Sommerspielen und der Fußballweltmeisterschaft der Männer als drittgrößtes Sportereignis der Welt.

Seit 1947 gehören die Rechte daran der Unternehmensgruppe, die von einer der 200 reichsten Familien Frankreichs gelenkt wird. Geschätztes Vermögen: rund 650 Millionen Euro. Angeführt wird der Familienclan von Gründerwitwe Marie-Odile Amaury (84). An der Seine nennt man sie auch „Tata Picsou“, was in etwa „Knausertante“ meint – denn Amaury soll dafür sorgen, dass das Geld in der Familie auch gut behütet bleibt.

Präsidentin des Veranstalters ASO: Marie-Odile Amaury ist für die Tour de France verantwortlich

Doch in diesem Jahr könnte sich vieles für die Amaurys verändern. Nicht nur, weil aufgrund der Olympischen und Paralympischen Spiele in Paris die letzte Zieleinfahrt ihrer Tour erstmals nicht in der französischen Hauptstadt sein wird; Zielort 2024 ist Nizza. Sondern auch, weil es in der Radsportwelt zunehmenden Unmut über das Geschäftsmodell hinter der Tour gibt. Acht der insgesamt 22 startenden Teams begehren auf.

Die Aufmüpfigen arbeiten seit Monaten an einem Reformplan und unterstützen gemeinsam ein Projekt, das an der Vorherrschaft der Amaurys kratzt. Mit „One Cycling“ wollen sie den Radsport wirtschaftlich neu aufstellen – mit einem ausgetüftelten Plan für mehr Umsätze, einem neuen Rennkalender und vor allem: einer aus ihrer Sicht gerechteren Verteilung der Einnahmen.

Vorbild Fußball und Formel 1

Bislang finanzieren sich Radsportteams zu rund 95 Prozent über Sponsorengelder. Das jährliche Budget eines Teams, das aus Fahrern sowie im Hintergrund aus Logistik, Mechanikern und medizinischen Betreuern besteht, beträgt im Schnitt 18 Millionen Euro. Ausreißer nach oben ist das britische Team Ineos Grenadiers, das mehrfach den Toursieger stellte. Es wird auf fast 50 Millionen Euro taxiert. Neben den eigenen Sponsorengeldern wollen die Teams nun auch an der allgemeinen Vermarktung des Sports und der Vermarktung der TV-Rechte direkt beteiligt werden.

Vorbild für den neuen Verteilungsplan sind die Formel 1 oder der Fußball. Dort vermarktet etwa der europäische Fußballverband Uefa die EM 2024 und die Champions League und schüttet einen Großteil der Einnahmen – allein durch die EM in Deutschland sollen es 2,4 Milliarden Euro sein – an nationale Verbände und Vereine aus. Die Idee, den Radsport zu revolutionieren ist daher nicht neu. Aber in diesem Jahr kommt etwas hinzu: arabisches Geld.

Der staatliche Investmentfonds Saudi-Arabiens (PIF) will mit seiner Sportinvestorengruppe SRJ für das Projekt eine Anschubfinanzierung von 250 Millionen Euro bereitstellen. Bereits 2026 soll es losgehen. Ziel von SRJ ist es dabei wie in anderen Sportarten auch, über die Vermarktungsrechte Geld einzunehmen und Sport-Events nach Saudi-Arabien zu holen. Mit Flanders Classics, dem Veranstalter der traditionellen Flandern-Rundfahrt und anderer Rennen in Belgien, soll sogar bereits als möglicher Organisator involviert sein.

Streit um TV-Übertragungsrechte

Einer der Strippenzieher des Projekts ist Ralph Denk (50), Gründer und Manager des Teams Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, das einzige deutsche Team bei der Tour und seit Kurzem vom Red-Bull-Konzern mitfinanziert  . Sein Team unterstützt neben Teams wie Ineos Grenadiers, Visma Lease a Bike, EF Education EasyPost oder Soudal Quick-Step die Reformbewegung. Noch müssen sie allerdings auch die zehn übrigen Teams überzeugen. „Das ist nicht einfach, weil wir nicht alle an einem Strang ziehen. Das Interessenverhältnis ist eben ein anderes als im Fußball“, sagte Denk gegenüber der Deutschen Presseagentur.

Denk will vor allem eine Beteiligung an den TV-Übertragungsrechten, der wichtigsten Einnahmequelle der ASO. Sie machen rund 60 Prozent aus und fließen ausschließlich in die Kassen des Amaury-Unternehmens. Insgesamt übertragen 100 TV-Kanäle in 190 Länder die Tour, 60 Kanäle berichten live. Allein die öffentlich-rechtliche Sendeanstalt „France Télévisions“ muss der ASO dafür 20 Millionen Euro zahlen. Die deutsche ARD zahlte der ASO für die Jahre 2019 bis 2021 rund 8 Millionen Euro. Auch für 2024 hat sich die ARD die Rechte bei der ASO gesichert und plant 17 Sendetage mit bis zu vier Stunden Liveübertragung.

„One Cycling“ fordert hingegen eine Zentralvermarktung der Fernsehrechte im Radsport. Bislang sind die kleineren Rennen neben der strahlenden Tour de France oft nur schwer zu vermarkten. Weil teilweise wichtige Rennen parallel stattfinden. Und weil die Stars oft fehlen. „Das größte Problem ist, dass die besten Fahrer nicht oft genug gegeneinander antreten oder sich bewusst vor der Tour de France aus dem Weg gehen“, sagt Denk. Es fehlt an Spektakel. Der Plan für den Umschwung sieht daher eine Änderung des Rennkalenders vor, der deutlich verschlankt werden soll. „Wenn ich garantieren kann, dass die Besten häufiger gegeneinander antreten, kann ich TV-Rechte-Pakete besser verkaufen“, sagt der Manager.

Zuschauerzahlen bei ARD rückläufig

Was zusätzlichen Druck erzeugt, das Geschäftsmodell zu ändern: Langfristig betrachtet scheint das TV-Interesse an der Tour de France zumindest bei der ARD abzunehmen. Während bei der ARD 2022 noch durchschnittlich 1,22 Millionen Fernsehzuschauer die täglichen Übertragungen sahen, ging die Zahl 2023 auf 1,15 Millionen zurück – der durchschnittliche Marktanteil verbesserte sich aber auf 11,6 Prozent von 11,1 Prozent. Weil die ARD in diesem Jahr täglich zwei Stunden früher mit der Übertragung begann, sind die Quoten allerdings nur bedingt vergleichbar.

Die ARD überträgt auch 2024 das Rennen, live oder zeitversetzt. Refinanziert werden die Ausgaben über die Vermarktung von Werbeplätzen. Die Tochter ARD Media versucht Pakete mit je 17 Spots á 20 Sekunden für bis zu 178.400 Euro zu verkaufen. 2023 lag der Listenpreis noch bei 268.000 Euro. Es dürfte also auch Einbrüche bei den Werbeeinnahmen geben.

Ob das auch auf die eigenen Werbeeinnahmen der ASO drückt, ist ungewiss. Für die Organisation der Amaurys sind die Sponsoreneinnahmen die zweitwichtigste Einnahmequelle. Die fünf Hauptgeldgeber sind wie auch im vergangenen Jahr die französische Bank LCL, die französische Genossenschaftsmarke von Optikern Krys, die französische Einzelhandelskette E.Leclerc, die Volkswagen -Tochter Skoda und der deutsche Automobilzulieferer Continental . Der Dax-Konzern ist seit 2017 einer der Hauptsponsoren. Im Juni 2022 hatte Continental das Sponsoring mit ASO vorzeitig bis einschließlich 2027 verlängert.

Auch der französische Staat, der einen Teil der Tour-Organisation bezahlt, verlangt von den privaten Partnern wie der ASO keine Transparenz. Damit kann sich die ASO hinter verschlossenen Türen weiter Werbedeals in Millionenhöhe sichern. Mit einer Zentralvermarktung könnte damit Schluss sein.

Diskussion über Eintrittsgebühren

Daneben fordert „One Cycling“ eine weitere Einnahmequelle durch Eintrittsgelder. Das wäre etwas völlig Neues. Neben TV-Rechten und Sponsorengeldern sieht das ASO-Geschäftsmodell bisher nur Gebühren der Start- und Ziel-Städte vor. Sie machen rund 5 Prozent der ASO-Einnahmen aus. Für das Recht, die Tour die France 2023 zu eröffnen, hatte die Stadt Bilbao etwa im vergangenen Jahr 12 Millionen Euro bezahlt. Davon gingen laut spanischen Medien 7,2 Millionen Euro direkt an ASO. Rund 2 Millionen Euro flossen in Sicherheitsmaßnahmen. Fast eine Million Euro wurde für Marketing ausgegeben, der verbleibende Betrag für Begleitevents und Management verwendet.

Für die Teams ist das Aufbegehren gegen die Amaury-Dominanz ein Risiko. Das Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe-Team etwa erzielt zwischen 60 und 70 Prozent seines jährlichen Werbewerts auf der Tour, wie die „Tagesschau“ berichtete. Das mag auch einer der Gründe sein, warum Teammanager Denk immer wieder betont, dass die neue Rennserie keine Konkurrenz zu der Tour de France sein solle. Stattdessen wollten sie parallel zu den bestehenden Events eine neue, besser strukturierte Geschäftsschiene eröffnen.

Denk ist jedoch optimistisch, dafür passende Sponsoren zu finden. Wie er im Interview mit dem manager magazin erzählte, sieht er gute Zeiten auf den Radsport zukommen  . Handelsgigant Lidl ist etwa neuer Namenssponsor der Deutschland Tour und Hauptsponsor des US-amerikanischen Radprofiteams Lidl-Trek. Modekonzern Hugo Boss stellte 2023 gleich drei Kooperationen im Radsport vor. Auch Denk und sein Team verzeichnen wieder deutlich mehr Sponsoringwünsche aus der Wirtschaft. Allein in diesem Jahr gewann der Rennstall den Sportartikelkonzern Puma , Financier Grenke und Boss als neue Partner – unabhängig vom zusätzlich großen Einstieg von Red Bull.

Druck auf ASO wächst

Über den Dächern von Florenz: Tour-Chef Christian Prudhomme am Startort

Im Amaury-Reich ist man natürlich nicht begeistert von „One Cycling“. Tour-Chef Christian Prudhomme findet eher vernichtende Worte zum Projekt. „Zunächst mal interessiert es mich nicht und ich bin auch nicht überzeugt, dass viele Leute daran interessiert sind", sagte er gegenüber dem französischen Portal Cyclismactu. Bedroht fühle er sich von „One Cycling“ sowieso nicht. „Überall und jedes Mal, wenn der Radsport versucht hat, sich allein mit Geld zu transformieren, ist das schiefgegangen“, sagte er. Die Ideen zu Eintrittsgeldern oder einer Übertragung im Pay-TV lehnt er konsequent ab. „Wir verdienen nur Geld, wenn wir viele Zuschauer haben. Die größte Stärke des Radsports ist, dass es für die Leute an der Straße ein frei zugänglicher Sport ist. Das muss so bleiben.“

Mit reiner Barmherzigkeit dürfte das wenig zu tun haben. Von Anfang an war das härteste Radrennen der Welt dazu gedacht, Umsätze anzukurbeln. Anfangs die der Zeitschrift „L'Auto“, nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg die der Sportzeitschrift „L'Équipe“. Marie-Odile Amaury, das Clanoberhaupt, habe nur ein Geschäftsziel, heißt es in französischen Medien: Hauptsache das Rennen bleibt in der Familie. Ihr Sohn Jean-Etienne Amaury leitet bereits die Sparte Sportevent der ASO und damit auch die Tour-Belange, Tochter Aurore ist Direktorin für Rechtsfragen. Auch in diesem Jahr dürfen sie den Schätzungen zufolge mit einem dreistelligen Millionenbetrag rechnen.

Ob die Familie davon bald etwas abgeben muss, hängt vom Zusammenhalt der 22 Teams ab. Eine Minderheit dürfte nicht ausreichen, wie die Vergangenheit zeigt. Das Unternehmen Velon, ein Zusammenschluss mehrerer Teams, gründete einst die Hammer Series. Diese wurde jedoch nach nur zwei Jahren wieder eingestellt.

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Texas security guard quits job during live tv interview, texas security guard quits job during live tv interview ... after on-duty assault.

A security guard in Texas quit his job live on-air after his manager scolded him for being in uniform while he was telling local TV crews about being assaulted on duty.

Percy Payne was doing an interview with FOX 7 Austin when his manager came up and told him he was breaking company policy. The two argued until Percy abruptly turned in his uniform and quit on the spot.

The reason Percy was talking to the news station ... he's got surveillance video showing what he claims is him being assaulted by two men at the parking garage he protects.

Percy was recalling how two young men on electric scooters pulled up to his job site and tussled with him on surveillance video when his manager appeared and gave him a dressing down.

The manager tells Percy the alleged assault was his fault ... and that's when he reaches a boiling point and quits ... then finishes his interview in street clothes.

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