Weeknd ends boycott with surprise performance

Grammy Awards live: The Weeknd ends boycott of show with mid performance
Bold fashion, iconic performances and gilded gramophones can mean only one thing: The Grammy Awards are back. Music’s biggest night combines the star power of Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish with anticipated performances from Chappell Roan,
The Weeknd Makes Surprise Grammys Return After Boycotting the Awards, Sings ‘Cry For Me’ and ‘Timeless’ in Front of Freaky Dancers
The album will be followed in May by the film of the same name, starring the Weeknd with Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. The film was co-written and directed by Trey Edward Schults for Lionsgate and will release May 16, 2025, exclusively in theaters.
The Weeknd breaks his Grammys boycott with surprise performance
The Weeknd started his boycott of the ceremony after he was shut out of 2021's awards. The Weeknd surprised attendees and viewers of the 2025 Grammy Awards with an unexpected performance during Sunday night's ceremony.
The Weeknd Makes Surprise Return to 2025 Grammys 4 Years After Boycotting Awards Show
The Weeknd shocked fans by giving a surprise performance at the 2025 Grammys four years after boycotting the show.
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 Ends Grammys Boycott With Surprise Performance Featuring Playboi Carti
The Weeknd famously boycotted the Grammys after his blockbuster After Hours received zero nominations, a surprising snub that saw him accuse the Recording Academy of corruption. As of tonight, the boycott is lifted.
The Weeknd returns to 2025 Grammys with powerful performance after 4-year boycott
The Weeknd has made a surprise return to the Grammy Awards stage after four years of award shows boycott.On Sunday, the R&B musician, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, took the Grammys stage to perform a medley of his hits Cry For Me
The Weeknd Ends GRAMMYs Boycott With Surprise Return and Performance
The Weeknd makes a surprise return to the GRAMMYs stage after previously boycotting the awards show for its lack of transparency and diversity. The Recording Academy's CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., shares the major changes made to the GRAMMYs voting process and body before introducing the singer for his performance of 'Cry For Me.
The Weeknd ends Grammys boycott with surprise performance
The Weeknd made an unexpected appearance at the 67th Grammy Awards, taking the stage to perform two new songs from his freshly released album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow”. This marks the first time the four-time Grammy-winning artist has attended the event since beginning his boycott in 2021.
Grammys 2025 live chat: The Weeknd ends boycott with surprise performance
Follow along as pop music critic Mikael Wood and staff writer August Brown discuss the 2025 Grammys' biggest winners, best performances and most jaw-dropping moments.
Weeknd ends 'permanent boycott' of Grammys with breath-taking performance
The Weeknd made an unexpected return to the Grammy Awards stage after pledging a boycott of the awards show in 2021.
The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2025 Grammys
The early winner of the day was Sierra Ferrell, who took all four of her nominations behind her adventurous album Trail of ...
The 2025 Grammys performances, ranked from best to worst
On Beyoncé and Kendrick’s big night at the Grammy Awards, a new generation of stars stood out on the ceremony stage.
Most Memorable Grammy Moments, From Beyoncé’s Historic Wins to L.A. Wildfire Tributes to Kanye West’s Shocking Red Carpet Moment
From Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' beautiful tribute to Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires to The Weeknd's surprise performance, here are some of the night's highlights.
The Weeknd Squashed His Beef With the Grammys
The Weeknd played “Timeless” and “Cry for Me” off his new (last?) album Hurry Up Tomorrow. Tesfaye has been teasing ...