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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Toronto's 'Starboy', aka The Weeknd, receives a key to the city
Toronto's very own Starboy has been awarded a key to the city ahead of his highly anticipated concerts at Rogers Centre. Abel Tesfaye, a.k.a. the Weeknd, received the honour from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow during a private ceremony on Saturday. "I'm deeply honoured to receive the key to the city. It feels good to be home. Toronto is where I found my voice, and I'm committed to helping the next generation find theirs," he said in a statement. To mark the occasion, the singer and entertainment company Live Nation will be also partnering up to support the the Boys & Girls Club of West Scarborough and The Weeknd's alma mater of Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute "to create spaces for youth to connect, create and thrive," says a news release from the City of Toronto. Students from both institutions were present at the ceremony on Saturday. "Abel 'The Weeknd' Tesfaye represents the best of our city. From Scarborough to the global stage, he has reshaped modern music while using his platform to support health and humanitarian causes at home and around the world," said Chow in a statement. "I am proud to honour one of our city's greatest artists with a key to the city to celebrate his contributions to music, society and our culture." Chow also proclaimed the weekend of July 26 and 27 as "The Weeknd Weekend" in Toronto. The Diamond-certified artist has smashed through global chart records with hit songs like Call Out My Name and Can't Feel My Face. Born and raised in West Scarborough, he made history as the first Canadian solo artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in 2021. The Weeknd will be playing four concerts at Rogers Centre on July 27, July 28, Aug. 7 and Aug. 8.
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Toronto gives The Weeknd key to the city ahead of a four-concert run at Rogers Centre
TORONTO - Toronto has given 'Can't Feel My Face' singer The Weeknd a key to the city as the star returns to play four shows in his hometown. Toronto Mayor Oliva Chow presented the ceremonial honour to the Scarborough-born singer Saturday morning in recognition of how he has 'reshaped modern music' and supported health and humanitarian causes in Toronto and abroad. The Weeknd, or Abel Tesfaye, says he's honoured to receive the key to the place where he found his voice, adding he's committed to helping the next generation find theirs. In addition to winning four Grammy Awards, the singer is also recognized for his philanthropic contributions to both Toronto and international charities. He received the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award from the Black Music Action Coalition for his advocacy. The Weeknd is set to play four concerts at Toronto's Rogers Centre over the next two weeks. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 26, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Toronto gives The Weeknd key to the city ahead of a four-concert run at Rogers Centre
TORONTO – Toronto has given 'Can't Feel My Face' singer The Weeknd a key to the city as the star returns to play four shows in his hometown. Toronto Mayor Oliva Chow presented the ceremonial honour to the Scarborough-born singer Saturday morning in recognition of how he has 'reshaped modern music' and supported health and humanitarian causes in Toronto and abroad. The Weeknd, or Abel Tesfaye, says he's honoured to receive the key to the place where he found his voice, adding he's committed to helping the next generation find theirs. In addition to winning four Grammy Awards, the singer is also recognized for his philanthropic contributions to both Toronto and international charities. He received the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award from the Black Music Action Coalition for his advocacy. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. The Weeknd is set to play four concerts at Toronto's Rogers Centre over the next two weeks. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 26, 2025.
Ottawa Citizen
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
Dunlevy: The Weeknd brings the suspense, the heat and the hits in first of two massive Montreal concerts
Article content And then, drum roll … with no shortage of dramatic buildup, he removed the mask. Parc Jean-Drapeau erupted. Tesfaye absorbed the moment, putting his palms together in a gesture of gratitude. Chants of 'olé olé olé!' rippled through the sea of people. Article content 'Thank you so much,' Tesfaye said. 'I missed the Québec accent.' Article content Article content 'Tabarnac que c'est bon!' blurted a guy behind me, after a wildly exuberant rendition of the funk-soul smash Can't Feel My Face, off 2015's Beauty Behind the Madness. 'It's incredible — and it might be his last show.' (Tesfaye has teased that he may kill off the Weeknd persona after this tour.) Article content The guy's name was Tom, 24 and originally from Moncton, N.B. He was having the time of his life, hanging out with a growing crew of new acquaintances. Article content Article content Among them was Tatiana Savage, 23. 'I came with a friend, but I'm leaving with 15 new friends,' she said. Article content Article content The hits kept coming. A rowdy rendition of the raunchy 2015 single Often and the anthemic ballad I Was Never There (punctuated with bursts of flames — like we needed more heat) were answered with spontaneous chants of 'The Weeknd! The Weeknd!' and more olés. Article content 'Wow!' Tesfaye said. 'Wow, wow, wow. Merci Montréal. Je t'aime vraiment.' Article content Article content To top it all off, there were fireworks — first as part of the show, and then as backdrop, courtesy of Montreal's summer-long international fireworks competition while Tesfaye performed on a satellite stage in the middle of the crowd. Article content 'It was a liberating experience,' said Australia native Goldie Hendley, 25, on the métro ride home. 'I've been listening to The Weeknd for years. But hearing him live and not only on my Bluetooth speaker was magical.' Article content Article content Article content Some fans — this critic's 17-year-old nephew included — were disappointed by the last-minute withdrawal of opening act Playboi Carti from the bill. In what feels like an unfortunate callback to a bygone era, the American rapper (who will rejoin the tour when it returns to the U.S.) didn't make it into Canada due to problems at the border. That also robbed The Weeknd of a dynamic interlude, as Carti had been joining him on stage mid-set to perform their recent collaborations Timeless and Rather Lie. Article content Hometown DJ-producer hero Kaytranada filled in admirably, hyping up the crowd with a throwdown of his intricate, eminently groovy club jams. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
New York Post
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
What do the cheapest tickets cost to see The Weeknd in Montreal?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Weeknd has weeknight plans. On Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25, the four-time Grammy winner will headline at Montreal's Parc Jean Drapeau. These shows are part of the 35-year-old singer's ongoing 'After Hours 'Til Dawn Tour' in support of his 2025 album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' with special guests Playboi Carti and Mike Dean that has crisscrossed all over North America these past few months. If you'd like to hear 'Blinding Lights,' 'Can't Feel My Face,' 'The Hills,' 'Starboy' and so many more of The Weeknd's timeless hits live in his first Montreal show since he headlined the Osheaga Festival back in 2017, last-minute tickets are available for both shows. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for either concert was $127 USD including fees on Vivid Seats. Not bad considering how elaborate The Weeknd's live shows are. 'In a marathon 40-tune show, the 35-year-old brought nothing less than an A-game to the arena-spanning set, The Vancouver Sun wrote in a review of a recent concert. 'From its veritable [British Columbia] forest of flames, criss-crossing lasers, giant golden showpiece statue similar to the one seen in Fritz Lang's dystopian science fiction classic 'Metropolis,' the design was all drama and flash.' Can't make it to Montreal? Four 'After Hours 'Til Dawn' concerts are scheduled to take place in The Weeknd's home Toronto Rogers Centre on July 27-28 and Aug. 7-8. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about The Weeknd's pair of Parc Jean Drapeau concerts below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. The Weeknd Montreal ticket prices We've got the dates, start times and best prices on tickets for both Parc Jean Drapeau concerts right here: The Weeknd Montreal dates Ticket prices start at Thursday, July 24 7 p.m. $127 USD (including fees) Friday, July 25 7 p.m. $143 USD (including fees) The Weeknd tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. The Weeknd set list 'After Hours 'Til Dawn' kicked off its nationwide run at Glendale, AZ's State Farm Stadium on May 9. Based on our findings at Set List FM, here's what The Weeknd took to the stage at the gig. 01.) 'The Abyss' 02.) 'Wake Me Up' 03.) 'After Hours' 04.) 'Opening Night' 05.) 'Starboy' 06.) 'Heartless' 07.) 'Faith' 08.) 'Take My Breath' 09.) 'Sacrifice' 10.) 'How Do I Make You Love Me?' 11.) 'Can't Feel My Face' 12.) 'Lost in the Fire' 13.) 'Often' 14.) 'Given Up on Me' 15.) 'I Was Never There' 16.) 'The Hills' 17.) 'Baptized in Fear' 18.) 'Open Hearts' 19.) 'Cry for Me' 20.) 'São Paulo' 21.) 'Timeless' 22.) 'RATHER LIE' (Playboi Carti cover) (with Playboi Carti) 23.) 'Creepin'' (Metro Boomin cover) 24.) 'Niagara Falls' 25.) 'One of the Girls' 26.) 'Out of Time' 27.) 'I Feel It Coming' 28.) 'Die for You' 29.) 'Is There Someone Else?' 30.) 'Wicked Games' 31.) 'Call Out My Name' 32.) 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' 33.) 'Save Your Tears' 34.) 'Less Than Zero' 25.) 'Blinding Lights' 36.) 'In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song)' (Peter Ivers & David Lynch cover) 37.) 'Moth to a Flame' The Weeknd new music On Jan. 31, The Weeknd released his sixth studio album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' featuring big names like Lana Del Rey, Florence and the Machine, Travis Scott, Future, Playboy Carti and more. Over 22 tracks, the gifted vocalist toys with genre jumping from 'Thriller'-like '80s synth pop, thumping EDM, open-hearted ballads, pulsing club cuts and laid-back chillwave. Somehow, he sticks the landing lending his angelic pipes — that sound like they were dipped in honey — to each sonically adventurous avenue he travels down. That's particularly true for the earworm 'Sāo Paulo,' which will likely become a party playlist staple for years to come. We're already shimmying just thinking about it. To hear for yourself, you can find the ambitious 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' here. The Weeknd special guests If it's been a minute since you've heard Playboi Carti or Mike Dean, here are their most-streamed songs on Spotify as a quick refresher. Playboi Carti: 'FE!N' Mike Dean: 'Starry Eyes' Huge stars on tour in 2025 Hoping to catch a few more one-of-a-kind acts live this year? Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss IRL. • Chris Brown • Brandy with Monica • Kaytranada with Justice • Blood Orange • Kali Uchis Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
