The Weeknd Lights up Los Angeles With Fireworks for American Music Awards Performance
variety.comJem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Weeknd literally lit up Los Angeles with his American Music Awards performance, setting a new standard for the how-to-get-creative-with-social-distancing-during-an-awards show.Playing a pyro-loaded medley of “Your Eyes” and “Save Your Tears,” the performance started off with a solo from superstar saxist Kenny G — who performs on the song’s remix — before cutting to The Weeknd, dressed as the red-suited, busted-nose character featured in the artwork, videos and TV appearances around his blockbuster latest album “After Hours.”A post shared by American Music Awards (@amas)On “SNL,” “Jimmy Kimmel” and other TV spots, The Weeknd has attempted to break down the proverbial fourth wall by bringing the character and.
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