The Weeknd has mended his fractious relationship with the Grammy Awards with a surprise performance of his new single, “Cry For Me” and “Timeless” with Playboi Carti. His decision is a direct reflection of the changes the Recording Academy has made to diversify its voting body,

The album will be followed in May by the film of the same name, starring the Weeknd with Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. The film was co-written and directed by Trey Edward Schults for Lionsgate and will release May 16, 2025, exclusively in theaters.

The Weeknd made a surprising return to the Grammys on Sunday after boycotting the music awards in 2021. The Canadian artist — whose real name is Abel Tesfaye — took the stage to play two songs from his latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. The R&B star launched into “Cry For Me” before being joined by Playboi Carti for “Timeless.”