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Music stars shared their reactions Thursday to losing the verification badges on their Twitter accounts.

Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner have revealed that Taylor Swift’s songs “Cardigan” and “Willow” were originally intended for their band, The National.

Canadian singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco is paying tribute to “the Great One” with a surprise album containing a staggering 199 songs.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Music Stars React To Losing Twitter Verification Badges

Taylor Swift's 'Cardigan,' 'Willow' Were Meant For The National

Canada's Mac DeMarco Honours Wayne Gretzky With 199 Songs

Lewis Capaldi is reunited with (best friend) Shannon Burns for an interview ahead of his iHeartRadio Live Session!

Shannon presents Lewis Capaldi with a Custom Made BEST FRIENDS t-shirt with an Iconic image of the two of them from their 2019 interview!

Shannon and Lewis talk about Golf clubs from Niall Horan, his ‘How I’m Feeling Now’ Documentary, returning to touring, and the difference between big gigs and intimate ones!

Lewis Capaldi goes in to detail about the highs and lows of having cameras on him all the time, and whether he’d make a part two or even a comedy special!

Lewis Capaldi talks about getting in to high end watches and how to definitely not go to his house and rob him!

Lewis talks about his panic attacks, and how it can lead to awkward tabloid headlines.

Lewis Capaldi talks about his dislike of video shoots and photo shoots and how he accidentally wasted ton of the label’s money (aka his money).

Lewis Capaldi and Shannon talk about his new single “Wish You the Best” and if he’s a jealous person!

Finally, Lewis Capaldi talks about if He would ever LEAK Niall Horan’s Music!?

Lewis Capaldi on Making Awkward Headlines, LEAKING Niall’s Music & wears Custom BEST FRIEND Shirt!

Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More sits down with Matt Soper of HTZ 97.7 and iHeartRadio to talk about touring to support ‘Spirits’!

The two talk about the loss of Johnny’s mom and the song ‘the other F word’ and the lessons she taught him.

Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More talks about music as therapy for artists, and for their fans. Jonny talks about the primal release of ‘scream therapy’ and learning to balance graciousness and ambition.

Jonny and Matt talk about emotions, and being mental health advocates, and how the song ‘Jenny’ caused a serious release of emotions for him and his family.

Jonny Hawkins talks about the different phases rock music has gone through from hair metal to grunge to current day heavy rock, and where they find themselves in all this!

Of Course, Matt and Jonny talk about the scorpion and the bassinator how it came to be and how he works it, and how maybe the scorpion wasn’t always cooperative!

Finally they line up their BEST ever festival lineup with their favourite rock bands alive or dead!

Shannon and Myles sit down to decide the BEST Coachella Headliners in a mini Bracket Challenge!

2014: Outkast, Muse, Arcade Fire
2015: AC/DC, Jack White, Drake 
2016: LCD SoundSystem, Guns N Roses, Calvin Harris
2017: Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga
2018: The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Eminem
2019: Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, Ariana Grande
2022:Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Swedish House Mafia x The Weeknd
2023: Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean

Alexander Stewart sits down for an interview with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns to talk about the surreal feeling of playing his hometown, and how amazed he is at how passionate his fans are!

Alexander Stewart and Shannon talk about the importance of supportive teachers, and tells a story about a very UNSUPPORTIVE one. 

Alexander and Shannon talk about following their dreams, and talk about his hits 'blame's on me' and 'leave me in the dark'!

Shannon and Alexander talk about the importance of therapy and talk about their journies! Alexander talks about his OCD, Anxiety and Depression.

Finally, Alexander talks about opening for Charlie Puth, and Manifestation!

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have split after six years together, according to multiple reports over the Easter long weekend.

Diddy confirmed last Friday what iHeartRadio.ca reported a day earlier – that he does not, in fact, pay Sting $5,000 a day for sampling “Every Breath You Take” in his 1997 track “I’ll Be Missing You.”

The members of ABBA paid tribute Monday to their longtime guitarist Lasse Wellander.

Wellander died last Friday after a battle with cancer, according to a statement from his family. He was 70.

Original Aritcles by John R. Kennedy:

Taylor Swift, Joe Alwyn Split: Reports

Diddy Confirms What You Read Here: He Doesn't Pay Sting $5K A Day

ABBA Mourns Death Of Longtime Guitarist Lasse Wellander

Nelly sits down with iHeartRadio's Myles Galloway to talk about his massive Hot in Herre festival coming to Toronto on June 24. The festival features Nelly, Ne-Yo, Akon, T.I., Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Ja Rule, Keri Hilson and Chingy! Myles and Nelly talk about his love of Canada, his massive hits (and those sweet sweet cheques that come with it) the History of Hip-Hop performances at the GRAMMYs, and his relationship with Michael Jordan! Finally, Nelly tells us about his new Moonshine brand Mo Shine!

Stacey Ryan sits down with Shannon Burns for an interview to discuss 'Don't Know What Love is', if she knows what love is, and the difference between good love, toxic love, and all the complexities that come with it.

Stacey breaks down 'Bad For You' and putting herself in relatable situations when writing her music!

Stacey Ryan tells us her trumpet origin story and if she'd ever bust it out on tour!

Stacey Ryan tells Shannon about BLOWING UP on TikTok and if it's changed her expectations for her career!

Finally, Stacey tells us about opening for Jake Wesley Rogers and Joshua Bassett!

Robert Trujillo of Metallica calls in for an interview with Jesse & JD of CJAY 92 and iHeartRadio to talk about Metallica's new record 72 Seasons, how the band keeps the creative juices flowing, and his love of touring new music.

Robert Trujillo explains how Metallica chooses their openers, and how playing massive metal festivals like the upcoming POWER TRIP festival can turn in to a massive hangout with some of their best friends in other bands!

Robert Trujillo of Metallica tells Jesse & JD about life on the road, and if the guys in Metallica ever truly get to experience and enjoy the cities the way they want to.

Finally, Robert Trujillo tells us about Metallica's charity work, and how much of a proud METAL dad he is to his incredibly musical family!

The Cure frontman Robert Smith has confirmed that roughly 7,000 tickets for the band’s upcoming tour have been “cancelled.”

Lewis Capaldi has said Tourette’s syndrome may force him to quit performing.

“I hate hyperbole but it is a very real possibility that I will have to pack music in,” the 26-year-old singer told The Times.

Selena Gomez was in her native Texas this past weekend to see Taylor Swift perform on The Eras Tour.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

The Cure's Robert Smith Confirms 7k Tickets 'Cancelled'

Lewis Capaldi Fears Tourette's May Force Him To Quit Music

Selena Gomez Brings Little Sister To Taylor Swift Concert