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.

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The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the show

Beyoncé winning the trophy for album of the year was the highlight of the Grammy Awards on Sunday, but there were plenty of other key moments
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Trump tariffs will lead to US brand boycotts, Jim Beam owner warns

Suntory boss expects to sell less in Europe, Canada and Mexico as a result of US president’s protectionist trade policies
Financial Times - 2h
Musk adds Shell, Nestlé, Lego to X advertiser 'boycott' lawsuit

Elon Musk’s X is adding several more companies to its lawsuit accusing firms of conspiring in an advertising "boycott" on the social media platform. The newest complaint, filed over the weekend, ...
The Hill - 2d
Highlights from the Grammy Awards

Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frazier break down music's biggest night at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.
CBS News - 2d
Kendrick Lamar, Super Bowl LIX halftime performer, wins five Grammy awards, including 'Song of the Year'

Lamar also won 'Record of the Year' at the annual awards show
CBS Sports - 2d
Beyoncé, Grammy Underdog No More

After nearly 20 years and 99 nominations, the star’s album of the year win for “Cowboy Carter” ends a confounding chapter in the awards’ history.
The New York Times - 2d
Here's who performed at the 2025 Grammy Awards

Nominees and music industry stars took the stage for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
CBS News - 2d
Grammys 2025: the winners, the losers, the performances – live

This year’s ceremony, with nominations led by Beyoncé, will be a celebration of music and tribute to those affected by LA wildfires. Grammy awards 2025: list of winners Also a banner year of ...
The Guardian - 3d
Randy Newman's iconic 'I Love L.A.' opened the Grammys. Here's how the performance came together

The L.A. band Dawes, whose members were seriously impacted by the Eaton fire, on what it meant to perform Newman's early-'80s classic.
Los Angeles Times - 3d
What to know about this year's Grammy Awards, from how to watch to scheduled performers

Learn more about the 2025 Grammy Awards, including how to watch, what time it starts, who is performing, which artists are nominated, where to stream and more.
NBC News - 4d
The latest call to boycott Target is over its DEI rollback

After Target Corp. last week became the latest major company to announce a rollback in its diversity, equity and inclusion plans, some activists are asking shoppers to boycott the retailer ...
MarketWatch - 5d
The Weeknd releases new album and announces North America stadium tour

Fresh off the release of a new album called “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” The Weeknd has announced a massive North American stadium tour
ABC News - 5d
The Weeknd: Hurry Up Tomorrow review – a record that will floor you … and drive you up the wall

(XO Music/Republic) On a somewhat exhausting sixth album, Abel Tesfaye uses Brazilian funk, punishing house and lush 70s soul to press great songs into the service of rotten lyrics. It takes ...
The Guardian - 5d
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 ...
CBS News - 5d
Civil Rights Activists and Entrepreneurs Split on Target Boycott After DEI Decision

Some believe in boycoting the company of over its DEI policy change while others say this hurts minority businesses.
Inc. - 6d
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives

Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
CBS News - 6d
Republicans advance Trump OMB nominee as Democrats boycott vote

Senate Republicans advanced the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the White House budget office as Democrats boycotted the meeting to protest the administration's recent efforts to freeze large ...
The Hill - 6d
Black-Owned Businesses Resist Boycott Calls After Target’s DEI Retreat

Anger at Target surged after it abandoned DEI programs, but Black-owned businesses that struggled to earn shelf space urged critics to focus on buying minority-owned companies’ products instead.
Inc. - Jan. 28
The Apprentice, a deepfake documentary and The Weeknd's new album - this week's big releases

Hard Truths starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a new Diddy documentary and The Apprentice are also coming out this week.
BBC News - Jan. 26
Performers announced for the 2025 Grammy Awards

The first performers for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced. Stars like Chappell Roan and Shakira will perform on music's biggest night.
CBS News - Jan. 24
What do I want from a film? An ending, not a surprise cliffhanger | Joel Snape

Just when you’re braced for emotional resolution, you get the dreaded words: ‘To be continued …’ Hollywood needs to stop this now. I’ll never forget my experience of taking my seven-year-old to ...
The Guardian - Jan. 23
Prince Harry Settles Yearslong Privacy Invasion Case Against Murdoch's U.K. Tabloids

News Group Newspapers issued an apology to the Duke of Sussex for intruding into his life and that of his mother, the late Princess Diana.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22
Should Anything in a Performance Evaluation Ever Be a Surprise?

In theory, performance evaluations shouldn’t surprise your employees — but sometimes it can’t be helped.
Inc. - Jan. 22
Barcelona's Wojciech Szczesny's nightmare Champions League performance vs. Benfica defied all logic in the end

The Polish goalkeeper could hardly have had a worse game, yet there he was in the end to deny Angel Di Maria before Raphinha's winner
CBS Sports - Jan. 21
Buttler rejects calls for Afghanistan boycott

England's match against Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy next month should go ahead despite calls for a boycott, says captain Jos Buttler.
BBC News - Jan. 21
Jos Buttler says England boycott of Afghanistan fixture ‘not the way to go’

Team have been urged not to play Champions Trophy tie ‘The players haven’t really worried too much about it’ Jos Buttler believes England should play Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy in ...
The Guardian - Jan. 21
Sharpton announces boycott of companies ending DEI

Rev. Al Sharpton on Monday announced a boycott of companies eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, saying the effort will be in the spirit of the late civil rights leader ...
The Hill - Jan. 20
Djokovic boycotts on-court interviews at Australian Open over Channel Nine reporter

Says reporter ‘mocked’ Serbia fans and insulted him Djokovic skipped interview after defeat of Lehecka Novak Djokovic will boycott on-court interviews at the Australian Open and media ...
The Guardian - Jan. 19
Trump's second inauguration to see smaller protests and fewer Democratic boycotts

Democratic lawmakers who boycotted Trump's first inauguration say they feel compelled to go this time, while protests are expected to be a fraction of their 2017 size.
NBC News - Jan. 18
The Celtics are in a slump — and their biggest issue is surprising

Should Boston be worried or is this just a blip on the radar?
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17
Mozambique's new president sworn in despite opposition boycott

Yahoo News - Jan. 16
How Biden Surprised Progressives

To the departing president, F.D.R. seemed a guiding, if often elusive, star.
The New York Times - Jan. 16
Meta's pivot to the right sparks boycotts and a user exodus

After Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes that shifted the company and its policies to the right, some users are fleeing the company’s platforms.
NBC News - Jan. 15
Pedri denies Spain boycott over Olmo fiasco

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has denied that the club's players considered boycotting the Spain national team over the row surrounding Dani Olmo's registration.
ESPN - Jan. 12
Stellantis aims to reverse yearslong declines in U.S. sales and market share in 2025

Stellantis' top priority for the U.S. this year is to grow its retail market share after several years of declining sales in its largest, most crucial market.
CNBC - Jan. 10
Lisa Nandy rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match

Culture secretary says it should go ahead despite pressure for it to be cancelled over Taliban’s treatment of women. UK politics live – latest updates England should be allowed to play next ...
The Guardian - Jan. 10
South Africa’s sports minister joins growing calls for boycott of Afghanistan

Afghanistan to feature at upcoming Champions Trophy England and South Africa are in group with Afghanistan South Africa’s sports minister has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the ...
The Guardian - Jan. 9
Surprise! Why Europe could end up as one of Trump’s biggest problems overseas

While establishment pundits in the U.S. panic over Trump’s commitment to NATO, it could well be that NATO collapses in the face of Europe’s economic and political decay.
The Hill - Jan. 9
England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP

England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.
BBC News - Jan. 7