Despite still enjoying ongoing success via singles found aboard his blockbuster fourth studio album, ‘After Hours’ (2020), The Weeknd is already starting the clock on its follow-up.

Heavily teased over the last few weeks, the singer-songwriter (born Abel Tesfaye) sent his fans into a frenzy when he cleared his Instagram last week to indicate his next musical chapter was imminent – a notion he confirmed early Monday (August 2) when he declared the new era ‘starts tonight.’

Now, his followers can mark their calendars for the specific arrival date of his new single ‘Take My Breath.’

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After attempting to put ‘Taste’ rapper Tyga on blast for his alleged sexual tastes, Blac Chyna is on the receiving end of harsh criticism for language some have deemed offensive and transphobic.

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‘The Chi’ is coming back on the box for a fifth season!

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TikToker Keara Wilson has a major reason to celebrate.

She has just been awarded the copyrights to the #SavageChallenge, which centers around Megan Thee Stallion‘s song ‘Savage.’

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Lil Nas X has flown in high on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 with his newest single ‘Industry Baby.’

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DaBaby has issued a fresh apology for his shocking homophobic and anti-HIV remarks.

Interestingly arriving after he was axed from several festivals, the MC expresses remorse for his comments — which still bemoaning the anger directed at him on social media.

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DaBaby has been binned by another festival in the wake of his homophobic remarks at Rolling Loud Miami. This time it’s Day N Vegas. 

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After much teasing, Lizzo is back!

And she’s set for a major reveal imminently.

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As the live sector revs up again after a year like no other, Coachella has uniquely announced Frank Ocean as one of the headliners for its 2023 installment. Yes, 2023.

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For DaBaby, it’s a case of another one bites the dust.

Because just one day after being axed from the Lollapalooza line-up following shocking homophobic remarks, the rapper has been dropped from the Governors Ball Festival line-up too.

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The Weeknd is wasting no time ramping up the buzz machine for his incoming new music.

For, fresh from trumpeting news that ‘The Dawn Is Coming’ with the unleashing of a titillating trailer, the star appears on the cover of GQ Magazine.

No stranger to blazing a trail, the singer makes history as the first person to appear on the inaugural Global Issue of the publication – which, for the first time, will sport the same cover across 17 countries.

As well as posing it up in a dapper shoot lensed by Daniel Jackson, the performer opened up about “The Weeknd” character and its air of mystery, as well as comparisons to Michael Jackson, the GRAMMY drama, his next record, and more.

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Janet Jackson is working on new jams.

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