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Macklemore sat down for an interview with iHeartRadio Nights’ Myles Galloway about his new song Maniac and the process of getting in touch with Nardwuar for a special appearance in the music video!

Macklemore shares his experience touring with Imagine Dragons and the audience reception to his new material while on the road!

Macklemore gives Myles some insight on his upcoming album and the experience of creating music after a long break.

Macklemore gives important advice for the new generations of artist on how to deal with the grind and stay creative while achieving success.

Myles and Macklemore chat about the singers new presence on TikTok and how the platform has help some of his older hits have a resurgence.

Capitol Records said on Tuesday it has “severed ties” with virtual rapper FN Meka “effective immediately” after being accused of racism and cultural appropriation.

“We offer our deepest apologies to the Black community for our insensitivity in signing this project without asking enough questions about equity and the creative process behind it,” read a statement from Capitol Music Group, which is part of Universal Music.

Usher has pushed back at Diddy’s declaration last week that R&B is dead.

“He sounds nuts to me,” the 43-year-old singer said. “It sounds crazy.”

Usher passionately defended the genre during an interview for Bevelations.

“When I hear people say stuff like, you know, ‘What happened to R&B? R&B is dead’ – it’s not. R&B is timeless, it ain’t gonna go away,” he said.

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger marked the one-year anniversary of the death of bandmate Charlie Watts on Wednesday with a moving montage of photos.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy: 

Capitol Records Scraps Deal With AR Rapper FN Meka

Usher Pushes Back At Diddy's Claim That R&B Is Dead

Mick Jagger Shares Moving Tribute To Charlie Watts

Johnny Orlando sits down with Shannon Burns from iHeartRadio right after his amazing #iHeartRadioRooftopSessions performance. Johnny answers questions live in person from some of his biggest fans! 

Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers said rapper T.I. punched him in the face after he gave him a kiss on the cheek.

In a TikTok video titled “When meeting T.I. goes wrong,” Taggart is seen in the back of an SUV talking to musical partner Alex Pall about the incident.

Kid Cudi has revealed that he suffered a stroke while in rehab six years ago.

In a 2016 Facebook post, the rapper and singer – whose real name is Scott Mescudi – told fans he was seeking treatment for “depression and suicidal urges.”

Two weeks into rehab, he had a stroke that slowed his speech and movement.

BTS has surpassed 70 million subscribers on YouTube, bumping Canada’s Justin Bieber to third place among music acts.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy: 

Drew Taggart Of The Chainsmokers Punched By T.I. After Kiss

Kid Cudi Reflects On Stroke He Suffered While In Rehab

BTS Knocks Justin Bieber To 3rd Most Subscribed Music Act On YouTube

In an exclusive Canadian interview, Ivan Moody of the band Five Finger Death Punch speaks with iHeartRadio's JD Lewis on his road to recovery, his recovery centres in Cheyenne Wyoming, and how those themes manifest on their new album AfterLife. Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch talks about dying for three minutes, and elaborates on seeing the "Blue Light". Ivan Moody talks about his turn to film in "The Retaliators" and what brings all artists together in a commitment to creating. Ivan comments on the photo shared by Tommy Lee a few days ago - before the audio cuts out (really!). Finally, Ivan and JD walk through the history and the future of FFDP!

Lauv chatted with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns on the significance of his newest album 'All 4 Nothing', how he switched it up from previous work and some potential collaborations for the future.

Lauv spoke about his new project, MEDITATION CLUB, and how guided meditation has helped him in a way he hopes his hotline will help others.

Lauv and Shannon talk about the importance of mental health awareness and visibility and discuss role that has had on his life as of now.

Olivia Rodrigo will be in Toronto next month to help induct Alanis Morissette into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF).

Drake has been named the artist with the most Top 5 singles in the U.S., breaking a record held by the Beatles for 55 years.

The Canadian rapper earned his 30th Top 5 hit thanks to DJ Khaled’s “Staying Alive,” on which he is featured with Lil Baby. It debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

A$AP Rocky was charged Monday in connection to a shooting last November in Los Angeles.

The 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, is facing two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm. He was arrested in April upon returning from Barbados with Rihanna, with whom he has a new baby, and has been free on $550,000 U.S. bail.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Olivia Rodrigo To Honour Alanis Morissette At Toronto Gala

Drake Breaks Chart Record Held By The Beatles

A$AP Rocky Charged With Firearm Offences 

Adam Gontier of Saint Asonia sits down for an interview with iHeartRadio's Jesse and JD to to talk about their "Introvert" EP, their unique cover of the Weeknd's Blinding Lights, feeling isolated during lockdown, and what it's like touring being a "Rockstar Dad"

Adam tells the guys if he's met his band's HUGE (literally) celebrity fan in Shaq - and tells them a story about meeting Iconic Bruce Springsteen.

Adam Gontier tells Jesse and JD about his early high school days - and clarifies if there would ever be a Three Days Grace Reunion in the future!

Taylor Swift has said she couldn’t have copied “Playas Gon’ Play” by 3LW when writing the lyrics to her 2014 hit “Shake It Off” because she had never heard of the song or the group.

The Tragically Hip is being inducted – again – into Canada’s Walk of Fame.

The band, which was inducted in 2002 in recognition of its achievements in Arts and Entertainment, will be honoured at this year’s gala in the Humanitarianism category.

Famous fans and friends of Olivia Newton-John are among those who took to social media Monday to remember the singer and actress, who died Monday at 73.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Taylor Swift Denies Hearing Song She's Accused Of Copying

The Tragically Hip To Be Inducted (Again) Into Canada's Walk Of Fame

Music Stars Pay Tribute To Olivia Newton-John

Frustrated fans fuming about this past weekend's Kultureland Festival near Toronto may soon get some answers from organizers.

A severe summer storm on Sunday night couldn’t keep Shania Twain from closing out the Boots and Hearts festival in her native Ontario.

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea said last week that he’s not big on posing for pics with fans.

Beyoncé’s Renaissance has become the first album by a female artist to top the U.S. chart since Adele’s 30 ended its six-week run in January.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Kultureland Organizer Promises To Address Fuming Fans

Shania Twain Comes Home To Close Out 'Boots And Hearts' Festival

Flea Explains Why He Doesn't Like Posing For Pics With Fans

Beyoncé Tops U.S. Chart With Year's Biggest Album By Female Artist