However, Sunday's show by The Weeknd was the first time an artist from America's northern neighbor did it solo. Toronto R&B artist The Weeknd has been honored with his own day by the city’s mayor after performing at Super Bowl LV on Sunday. “Toronto is proud that one of its own, The Weeknd, has achieved such enormous popularity both here at home and on the world stage,” Tory wrote in a proclamation posted on Twitter. "thank you @pepsi @NFL @RocNation for believing in me to bring a fresh new take on the halftime show. Despite his success, The Recording Academy failed to nominate him for a Grammy last November, claiming the decision was made prior to his Super Bowl performance being announced.

Source: Ethiopian News February 09, 2021 21:45 UTC