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The Weeknd Explains Meaning Behind His Face Bandages

The Weeknd has revealed the meaning behind those face and head bandages he wore to the 2020 American Music Awards. The singer, who has sported a full range of injuries including a bloody nose, cut lip and black eye throughout his After Hours era, told Variety that the aesthetic is a comment on celebrity culture."The significance of the entire head bandage is reflecting on the absurd culture of Hollywood celebrity and people manipulating themselves for superficial reasons to please and be val...

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Lil Uzi Vert Gets $24 Million USD Diamond Implanted in His Forehead

Just last month, Lil Uzi Vert revealed that he completed payments on a $24 million USD pink diamond cut by celebrity jeweler Elliot Eliantte. The rapper tweeted that the gem cost more than his cars and house combined, and that he wanted the valuable stone implanted in his forehead. As it turns out, Uzi wasn't joking -- yesterday, the artist made good on his promise and showed off his newly pierced forehead embedded with the pink diamond.Lil Uzi Vert posted a video on Instagram showing off the fo...

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The Weeknd Announces 2022 'After Hours' World Tour

It's official, The Weeknd is returning to the stage in 2022. After a year filled with concert cancellations, the artist has announced the After Hours world tour, kicking off January 2022 in Vancouver.Just days away from his Super Bowl performance, the star has also announced a new album, The Highlights, a compilation of his favorite works set to release on February 5. The album is sure to build anticipation for the tour, which includes rescheduled dates from 2020 as well as all-new shows. The...

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Spotify Launches Streaming Service in Korea Without IU's Music

After years of waiting, Spotify finally launched its streaming services in South Korea on Febraury 1. While many users are excited to experience the app, numerous fans have noticed that the platform is missing music from some of the biggest names in K-pop, including IU, MONSTA X and Zico.Prior to the launch, Spotify's chief freemium business officer Alex Norstrom said in a statement: "We’re looking forward to working even closer with the entire Korean music industry to uncover more artists and...

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