News Arena Network - Los Angeles - UPDATED: February 3, 2025, 10:18 PM - 2 min read
The Weeknd captured during his iconic performance at the Grammys.
In a huge surprise to the entertainment industry, pop star The Weeknd performed at the Grammy Awards 2025.
Abel Tesfaye, better known by his artist name, “The Weeknd”, continued his series of epic performances and had the audience abuzz during his set.
The Canadian artist, who once called The Recording Academy "corrupt," performed his new song "Cry For Me" onstage at the 67th Grammy Awards after the academy's CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., gave a speech focused on how the Grammys has taken steps to modernise, including adding more than 3,000 voting members.
"I remember waking up to the headlines that The Weeknd called out the academy for lack of transparency in our awards," Mason Jr. said. "But you know what, criticism is ok. I heard them. I felt his conviction."
The voting members are now younger and nearly 40% of its 13,000 members are people of colour, Mason Jr. said.
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