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The Weeknd's provided plenty of music for romantic occasions -- "Earned It," anyone? -- and his love life's been as dynamic as his songwriting.

The hitmaker's dating experience has seen him link up with some of the buzziest names in the entertainment world ... both in the short and long runs.

Here's a look at some of the biggest names the songwriter's been connected to over the course of his career.

One of The Weeknd's most high-profile relationships was with supermodel Bella Hadid, who he first met when he asked her to appear in the artwork for his album "Beauty Behind The Madness."

The pair first set off the rumor mill when they were spotted together at the 2015 Coachella festival, and they made their red carpet debut at the 2016 Grammy Awards.

The Weeknd -- born Abel Tesfaye -- and Hadid remained together for several months, and although they ultimately separated in November 2016, a source told People at the time the two still held "a great deal of love for one another."

The pair went on to reunite -- on strictly professional grounds -- at that year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, during which the singer performed while his ex walked the runway.

A source spoke to E! News and revealed Bella had approached her former partner at a restaurant prior to the event, and the former couple was "really cool with each other."

The Weeknd's love life didn't stop there, as he subsequently started seeing Selena Gomez, whom he had performed alongside during the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

While the pair's romance didn't kick off in earnest for another two years, they made sure their fans were well aware of their connection, as they went Instagram official in April 2017.

Oh yeah, and in case that wasn't enough proof for their respective fanbases, they decided to lock lips at that year's Met Gala.

The thing is, Hadid was pretty upset by the singer's willingness to move on from their relationship ... and an insider told People at the time the model was "hurt and pissed" by The Weeknd's actions.

The model didn't have to remain upset for too long, though, as the singers went their separate ways in October of 2017.

The split, however, was apparently amicable, and Gomez claimed she remained "best friends" with The Weeknd in an interview with Billboard.

The Weeknd appeared to run right back to Hadid following his split from Gomez, as he was seen leaving her apartment in November 2017 ... after which a source told People that, while they were "not back together," the singer had "never stopped loving" the supermodel.

The pair set off more rumors when they were seen together at the 2018 Coachella festival, and they sent their fans into overdrive when they kissed at that year's Cannes Film Festival.

The Weeknd and Hadid were later spotted in each other's company stepping out on several occasions over the course of 2018 -- but they kept quiet about their romance.

The two remained together until August 2019, when they decided to split up for the second time.

Rumors about a potential reconciliation began to swirl after The Weeknd attended Hadid's 23rd birthday party that October ... although our sources told us they had stayed on platonic terms during the event.

The singer was next linked to Simi Khadra, and we shared a video of the pair kissing during his 32nd birthday party in Las Vegas.

It's also worth noting the DJ, as well as her twin sister Haze, were friends with both Hadid and Gomez ... funny how life works out like that sometimes!

While a source told People The Weeknd was "not in a committed relationship with anyone" at the time, the pair kept tongues wagging, especially after they were pictured together at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

The singer also made a reference to having a "girlfriend" -- whom he did not name -- in an interview with the New York Times, and claimed the girlfriend's favorite scene in his film "Hurry Up Tomorrow" was the one where he was hit by a champagne bottle.

7/16 -- 7:42 AM PT -- SZA's manager, Terrence "Punch" Henderson, told The Breakfast Club on Thursday that Nicki Minaj and SZA failed to connect on a song in 2020 ... but doesn't know how things went so nuclear yesterday.

Nicki Minaj was conducting her daily Roc Nation roast -- and somehow SZA got looped up in the social media posts, and 🆘 ... a new beef has been born!!!

SZA rattled off her first post of the day on X Tuesday, posting, "Mercury retrograde .. don’t take the bait lol silly goose" -- which Nicki interpreted as a direct shot at her amid her blasting Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez.

The thing is ... SZA's in a COMPLETELY different time zone, currently on her joint "GNX" tour with Kendrick Lamar, and had just finished her show at Paris La Défense Arena shortly before midnight European time.

12:07 PM PT -- Our law enforcement sources tell us Robin and Thomas were both shot in the head ... and they were found in different rooms.

We're told cops are reviewing surveillance footage and no one is in custody ... and as of now, this doesn't appear to be a burglary because the home was not ransacked.

Our sources say police found no signs of a break-in when they responded to the 911 call last week ... we're told a LAPD helicopter flew over the house but the suspect was not there when cops arrived.

Robin Kaye, an award-winning music supervisor on "American Idol," was found dead inside her Los Angeles home ... and TMZ has learned she and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were the victims of a gruesome double murder.

Our law enforcement sources tell us the bodies of the couple were discovered Monday inside their house in Encino after LAPD officers showed up for a welfare check.

We're told cops saw blood at the front entrance and then smashed a window to gain entry to the home, where they found Robin and Thomas suffering from possible gunshot wounds. They were both declared dead at the scene.

Billy McFarland is no longer the owner of FYRE Festival ... because someone snapped up the rights to the brand on eBay -- and they only needed a little over $245K to snag the winning bid.

FYRE Festival's rights, IP, brand trademark and social media assets were sold Tuesday on eBay for a measly $245,300.

The online sale closed Tuesday at 12:44 PM ET after 175 bids from 42 bidders ... marking the end of Billy's tumultuous saga with FYRE Festival.

Skepta thinks UK rappers can outmatch U.S. rappers -- and Joyner Lucas is making him rethink that decision because, in his opinion, NOBODY CARES!!!

That's the name of Joyner's blistering diss track aimed at Skepta's bloody noggin, released on Tuesday, where JL went full Yankee Doodle Doo on his UK op.

Skepta had let his musket go bang a few days earlier with his "Friendly Fire" diss track ... a formidable effort, but fans are decisively handing Joyner the dub online.

Kendrick Lamar pushed his "Not Like Us" Drake diss to the forefront during his Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in February -- and he's being honored for the performance with a pair of Emmy nominations!!!

On Tuesday, Kendrick earned 2025 Emmy Award noms for Outstanding Music Direction and Outstanding Variety Special (Live).

His performance in Apple Music's big set spliced together cultural innuendos, a PlayStation controller, women's jeans, and Samuel L. Jackson and Serena Williams ... 133.5 million viewers said it was one for the history books!!!

Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist were rumored to have an album cover leak a few weeks ago ... and now, a new trail of breadcrumbs is connecting scenes from an Italian restaurant and a Tokyo fry joint!!!

TMZ Hip Hop received several tips overnight containing flyers circulating Los Angeles advertising a “grand reopening” for a restaurant that offers prime “alfredo” with “twice the sauce.”

We called the number ... a woman speaking Japanese is asking for the type of top chef who doesn't fold under pressure.

Diddy is already attempting to rehabilitate himself -- he's enrolling in self-improvement programs while in federal lockup to address his drug use and violence against women.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... Diddy is in the STOP Program, a course the feds offer inmates focused on preventing sexual assault, domestic and dating violence.

We're also told he is undergoing therapy, and is in the Dr. Harry K. Wexler drug abuse program.

Beyoncé may just get her unreleased music back -- and soon -- 'cause a tracking device was placed inside the stolen items!

Here's the scoop ... TMZ obtained 911 audio from the Atlanta PD in which you can hear one of Beyoncé's crew members explaining to the dispatcher that someone had broken into his rented Jeep parked in a garage while he was eating in a nearby restaurant on July 8.

The caller says his computers were stolen with a locating device inside ... and he can pinpoint where the electronics are going on his iPhone.

Justin Bieber's son Jack Blues is living the life we all want -- parading around Europe, soaking up the sun and good vibes!

The 10-month-old is featured in new X pictures the "Baby" hitmaker posted from his and Hailey Bieber's ongoing vacation Monday ... and the father-son duo look adorable as they're all cuddled up together on the beach.

Just look at the precious photo JB shared ... he's lying shirtless on a blue and white striped beach towel next to Jack, who's snuggled up in a white onesie and gray towel. The proud dad seems to be taking in the sweet moment ... eyes closed as he holds on to his little one's leg.

Kim Carnes is explaining how she really feels about JoJo Siwa's cover of her hit song, "Bette Davis Eyes" ... and only TMZ has her full statement.

Kim tells TMZ ... "When I first saw my original performance placed side-by-side—and then layered on top of—a new version of 'Bette Davis Eyes,' I can only speak to how it initially struck me. The phrasing, the tone, even the little inflections—it all felt a bit too close."

She continues ... "I'm all for female artists lifting each other up. This business can be brutal, and I strongly reject the kind of hate and personal attacks I’ve seen online—whether directed at me, JoJo Siwa, or anyone else. That kind of behavior doesn’t belong in music, or anywhere."

Forget Travis and Jason Kelce singing Bob Seger ... now there's new video of Ray Romano singing karaoke at the same celebrity golf tournament ... and he's covering some Eminem!!!

The comedian grabbed the mic and took the stage at the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament in Lake Tahoe ... rapping Em's hit "Lose Yourself" as only Ray could.

Ya gotta see the video, which is now making the rounds on social media ... Ray's rapping every single lyric ... but he's going super slow.

Beyoncé's unreleased music was stolen from a Jeep in Atlanta, and now police are investigating.

The Atlanta Police Department says on July 8, officers were dispatched to Krog Street Market after a caller reported a theft from a motor vehicle.

Police say when they arrived, two men -- Beyoncé's choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue -- told them they parked their black Jeep Wagoneer rental in the parking deck and went to the market for an hour ... and when they returned, the trunk window had been damaged and two suitcases were missing.

Drake made sure his 3-day Wireless Fest gig had him living up to his alleged "Iceman" album title -- with a jaw-dropping diamond-encrusted chain ... which happens to be inspired by Cogsworth Clock from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"!!!

The dazzling piece is no fairy tale ... illustrious jeweler Alex Moss carved Drake's latest bit of bling, packing on 18 karats of rose, yellow and white gold and combining black diamonds and Burmese rubies to make up Cogsworth's mouth!!!

Alex says the piece is a direct complement to Virgil Abloh's own "Beauty and the Beast" Lumière pendant.

Kid Cudi recently got married and dedicated a chunk of his wedding decor to the late designer ... Abloh's presence is still very much felt in hip hop culture.

The white diamonds -- all 154.39 carats of them -- are pavé set across the face, and there's also a 1-carat heart-shaped diamond placed in the hand of the clock.

Alex's signature logo clasp connects the Hermes chain, which is an additional 18 karats of rose gold, and 88.26 carats more of pavé set, VVS, Color D-F white diamonds.

Drake basked in the ultimate crew love from the Wireless crowd ... after they led a "F*** Kendrick Lamar" chant, much to the delight of his drinking buddies.

Justin Timberlake got animated during a heated exchange with some crew members at a recent concert plagued by audio issues ... and it's all on video.

The singer was performing at the Lytham Festival in England when he was seen dressing down a couple crew members onstage ... gesturing and looking very ticked off.

Justin was reportedly about to perform his classic hit "Cry Me a River" when the sound suddenly cut out ... and that's when this video, now making the rounds online, picks up.

Britney Spears is NOT a new mother to a baby girl or a puppy, despite what she's telling folks on social media ... TMZ has learned.

Here's the deal ... Britney raised eyebrows over the weekend when she posted another dance video on her Instagram page and dropped this nugget in the caption, "I want to let you guys know I adopted a beautiful baby girl 😉😉😉 !!! Her name is Lennon London Spears 🤪🤪🤪."

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... she did NOT adopt a child and she's just messing with people, hence the 😉 emojis in her caption.