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Takeoff, a member of rap trio Migos, was shot and killed in Houston early Tuesday.

According to TMZ, the 28-year-old was gunned down shortly after 2:30 a.m. at 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston.

Taylor Swift on Tuesday announced that she is setting out on tour next year – but so far no shows outside the U.S. have been announced.

Drake hyped his forthcoming album with 21 Savage this week by posting a fake Vogue cover featuring the two rap stars.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Migos Rapper Takeoff Shot Dead At 28

Taylor Swift Announces 'The Eras Tour'

No, Drake Is Not On Cover Of 'Vogue' 

Charlie Puth sits down with iHeartRadio's Myles Galloway to talk about his love of his Canadian Fans, deconstructing each song, and putting together a setlist!

Charlie Puth talks about his love of Tim Hortons, and gives us some TikTok Tips!

Devon Cole sits down with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns for some spooky arts and crafts inspired by her hit song W.I.T.C.H!

Devon Cole and Shannon Burns become best friends talking about crying often, anxiety, her musical family and family dynamic.

Of course, the two talk about the success of W.I.T.C.H, it's message, and how it was impactful on her getting signed!

Shannon and Devon talk about the history of halloween and its significance to queer people.

Devon Cole tells Shannon the inspiration behind "Hey Cowboy", sex positivity, and how many pairs of cowboy boots she owns!

Devon Cole speaks about while she doesn't have any specific relationship expectations - but she may need to get in one for more song ideas!

Finally, before the hat reveal, Devon Cole and Shannon talk about ferrets!?

WATCH this interview here: https://youtu.be/JlmkiOmYrbg 

Niall Horan shared some good news with his fans last week – he’s got new music and a bunch of festival appearances coming up next year.

Taylor Swift fans came through for her in a big way last week.

Midnights, the singer’s 10th collection of new music, had the biggest debut of any album in nearly seven years – putting Swift in a tie with Barbra Streisand for the most No. 1 albums by a female artist.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Niall Horan Promises New Music, Live Shows In 2023

Taylor Swift's 'Midnights' Has Big Debut

Jin’s highly anticipated solo single “The Astronaut” and its official video have arrived.

The song was written by British band Coldplay with credits also given to Jin, DJ-producer Kygo and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin’s 16-year-old son Moses Martin. (Also listed are 75-year-old composer and vocalist Joan La Barbara and the late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson – both of whose work is interpolated.)

Katy Perry has capitalized on her viral “eye glitch” to announce an extension of Las Vegas residency Play.

Dolly Parton has said her days of going on tour are done.

The 76-year-old country legend has not done a tour since 2016’s Pure & Simple Tour, which included stops in eight Canadian cities.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Jin Debuts 'The Astronaut' Video

Katy Perry Pokes Fun At Viral 'Eye Glitch'

Dolly Parton Has 'No Intention' Of Doing Another Tour

Noah Cyrus returns to Toronto to talk to iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns about her memories of living in Toronto (and a scary computer!).

Noah Cyrus talks about being an old soul, releasing music since she was 16, and how she still can't whistle! (Even though she totally can!)

Noah Cyrus talks about mental health advocacy, and how while she is an advocate she wants to remind people she isn't the poster child for all mental health journies.

Noah Cyrus talks about the sadness that filled her as a child, and how much more comfortable she is in her own skin now.

Noah talks about working with her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, and hearing his perspective in her music.

Noah Cyrus tells us about her love of Elvis!

Canada’s Drake and The Weeknd are among the music stars nominated this year at the People’s Choice Awards.

Both are up for The Male Artist Of 2022 along with Bad Bunny, Charlie Puth, Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar and Luke Combs.

Ye was escorted out of a Skechers corporate office in Los Angeles on Wednesday after showing up unannounced and uninvited with a camera crew.

TMZ apologized Wednesday after reporting that rock icon Jerry Lee Lewis had died.

The celebrity website was updated to clarify that the 87-year-old musician “is not dead ... as we previously reported. We're told the rock 'n' roll legend is alive, living in Memphis.”

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Drake, The Weeknd Among People's Choice Awards Nominees

Ye Escorted Out Of Skechers Office After Showing Up Uninvited

Jerry Lee Lewis Death Report Retracted

A Toronto paparazzo has captured the first images of Euphoria star Jacob Elordi and Mare of Easttown's Cailee Spaeny as Elvis and Priscilla Presley.

Victoria Beckham has all but crushed hopes for a Spice Girls reunion.

Sam Smith and Kim Petras have made history with their collaboration “Unholy.”

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Jacob Elordi Spotted As Elvis Presley In Toronto

Victoria Beckham Shuts Down Spice Girls Reunion

Sam Smith, Kim Petras Make History With 'Unholy'

Mariah Carey is coming to Toronto to celebrate the holidays.

The pop superstar announced Monday that she will present Merry Christmas To All! at Scotiabank Arena on Dec. 11.

Beyoncé fans got confirmation Saturday that she is going on tour next year.

At the 5th Annual Wearable Art Gala in Santa Monica, one of the auction items was a VIP package to a concert on Beyoncé’s Renaissance 2023 Tour. Beyoncé, husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy attended the event, which was founded by her mother Tina Knowles-Lawson.

Pressure mounted this past weekend on Adidas to cut ties with Ye over his recent anti-Semitic comments.

The hashtag “#boycottAdidas” was trending as a video clip surfaced on social media in which the rapper formerly known as Kanye West says the German shoe company can’t end their partnership.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Mariah Carey Bringing Holiday Show To Toronto

Beyoncé Confirms 'Renaissance 2023 Tour'

Pressure Mounts On Adidas To Cut Ties With Ye

Alanis Morissette said her 6-year-old daughter Onyx doesn’t call her “mom.”

The father of the Canadian dancer left paralyzed after he was crushed by a video screen that fell to the stage during a concert in July gave an update this week on his son’s condition.

Taylor Swift rewarded fans who eagerly awaited the arrival of her new album Midnights with an extra 25 minutes of music.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy: 

Alanis Morissette Says Her Daughter Doesn't Call Her 'Mom'

Dad Of Canadian Dancer Paralyzed After Being Crushed By Falling Screen Shares Update

Taylor Swift Adds 7 Songs To 'Midnights'