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iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns sits down with four prominent Canadian Queer artists Priyanka (Canada's Drag Race, eTalk), Leandra Earl (The Beaches) Mint Simon, and T. Thomason (Sullivan's Crossing, The Launch) to discuss 2SLGBTQIA+. The panel discusses their coming out stories, safety online and in the real world, judgements of others in the business and in life, celebrity 'outings' and finding their voices as artists in the mainstream and the queer community. 

Listen to Hear & Queer with Shannon Burns on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-hear-queer-116358001  

Pop star Kesha and music producer Dr. Luke have agreed to “a resolution” of a defamation lawsuit he filed against her after she accused him of sexual assault.

Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

Paul McCartney took to social media on Thursday to clarify a comment he made about using artificial intelligence to create a "final Beatles record."

Niall Horan says he and his One Direction mates have remained close since they split in 2016 because they “never believed the hype.”

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Dr. Luke, Kesha Agree To Settle Defamation Case

Paul McCartney Clarifies Comment About Using AI On 'Final Beatles Record'

Niall Horan On One Direction Days: 'We Never Believed The Hype'

Federal politicians are calling on Taylor Swift to bring The Eras Tour to Canada.

On Wednesday, Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux filed a just-for-fun “official grievance” with the House of Commons “on behalf of all Swifties in Canada” over the pop superstar’s apparent snub.

Nearly 100 people were injured Wednesday night in a hail storm ahead of a Louis Tomlinson concert in Morrison, Colorado.

Dean Brody will be honoured at September’s CCMA Awards with the Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award, it was announced Thursday.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

MPs Call On Taylor Swift To Bring 'The Eras Tour' To Canada

Fans Injured By Hail At Louis Tomlinson Concert

Dean Brody To Be Honoured By CCMA With Humanitarian Award

Two people were killed and two others were wounded Saturday night during the Beyond Wonderland electronic dance music festival near the George, Washington – about 240 kilometres east of Seattle.

Bebe Rexha fell to her knees after being hit in the face by a mobile phone thrown by someone in the crowd at her performance on Sunday night.

Travis Barker of blink-182 and his wife Kourtney Kardashian went public on Friday with news that they are expecting their first child together by paying homage to one of his band’s music videos.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

2 Killed At Beyond Wonderland EDM Festival

Bebe Rexha Hit In Face By Phone

Travis Barker, Kourtney Kardashian Expecting 1st Baby Together

Trent Reznor has confessed that he got emotional listening to music by pop star Dua Lipa.

The 58-year-old Nine Inch Nails frontman, on the Tetragrammaton podcast, said he tried to keep his five children away from pop music “because I think it sucks, generally” but then realized about a year ago “that’s not fair.”

Brandi Carlile was presented with the Elton John Impact Award during the iHeartRadio Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 on Thursday.

The award, named for its first ever recipient, recognizes Carlile’s work with the Looking Out Foundation. - based upon coverage by Kelly Fisher/iHeartRadio

Kesha has described getting shunned by Jerry Seinfeld – an embarrassing moment in 2017 that went viral – as “like the saddest moment of my life.”

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Trent Reznor Admits He 'Teared Up' Listening To Dua Lipa

Brandi Carlile Accepts Elton John Impact Award 

Kesha Calls Jerry Seinfeld Snub 'Saddest Moment Of My Life' 

Benson Boone sits down for an interview with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns to talk about his new EP Pulse, his high energy shows and what he's learned so far in the music industry!

Benson Boone tells us all about his addiction to the thrill of cliff jumping, and how he can't wait to do it for his birthday!

Benson Boone and Shannon talk more about the similarities between the adrenaline rush of cliff jumping and performing infront of crowds of people!

Benson Boone talks about designing his own merch, and his love of visual arts!

Benson and Shannon talk about him working with the incomparable Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, and how cool (and jacked!) he is.

Benson Boone Tells Shannon what he wants to improve on as an artist and as a person!

Albums by Jessie Reyez, Feist and Daniel Caesar are among those on the 2023 Polaris Music Prize long list, which was revealed on Tuesday.

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, convicted in December of the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, had his sentencing postponed Tuesday.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Herriford agreed to a defence request for more time to prepare its sentencing recommendation. Lanez will now learn his fate on Aug. 7.

Pop star Kesha scored a win Tuesday in her battle with songwriter and producer Dr. Luke, who is accusing her of defamation.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy,

Jessie Reyez Album Among Those On Polaris Music Prize Long List

Sentencing Of Canada's Tory Lanez Pushed To August

Kesha Scores Win In Battle With Producer Dr. Luke  

Britney Spears and her ex-husband Kevin Federline have clapped back at reports alleging that the pop star is on crystal meth.

BLACKPINK member Jennie left the stage during a concert in Australia on Sunday night and never returned.

The K-pop group was five songs into the show at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne when the 27-year-old suddenly walked off the stage.

Joni Mitchell performed her first full concert in 23 years on Saturday in Washington State.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Britney Spears, Ex Kevin Federline Blast Meth Claims

Jennie Leaves Stage During BLACKPINK Concert Due To Illness

Joni Mitchell Performs 1st Full Show In 23 Years

Niall Horan sits down with Shannon Burns for the ultimate interview celebrating the release of 'The Show'

Niall Horan tells us the *true story* about Lewis Capaldi hearing his music before everyone else. 

Niall Horan tells Shannon about how he feels about the success of Heaven and Meltdown, and how special of an album he believes The Show will be!

Niall tells Shannon about playing harmonica, and what song he thinks is going to be special to play live!

Niall dishes on his favourite songs to play live, what songs took the longest to write, and if songs from 'The Show' sessions would make a future release!

Niall tells Shannon about his influences for the record, and what he thinks fans are going to make of the type of his music he is making now.

*This interview was filmed before Lewis Capaldi's album release... we're sure Niall has heard it by now.

You can order THE SHOW here: https://NiallHoran.lnk.to/TheShowCDNNL/official-store-2

Shaggy has said you have probably misunderstood his 2000 hit “It Wasn’t Me” this whole time.

Taylor Swift shared a special message Friday night to mark the beginning of Pride Month.

During a break in her Eras Tour concert in Chicago, the pop superstar said: “I’m looking out tonight, I’m seeing so many incredible individuals who are living authentically and beautifully, and this is a safe space for you. This is a celebratory space for you.”

Fugees reunited for the second time in two years this past weekend – but this was likely the last time they will perform together for awhile.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Shaggy Says Fans Have Misunderstood 'It Wasn't Me' All This Time

Taylor Swift Shares Special Message Marking Pride Month

Fugees Reunite During Lauryn Hill's Set At Philly Festival