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Arcade Fire sits down with iHeartRadio's Jason Rockman at Osheaga 2022 to talk about tapping in to the feelings and emotions of society in their new album WE, finding the 90s nostalgia. Arcade fire gets candid with Rockman about losing Taylor Hawkins, replacing the Foo Fighters at Osheaga, and the hardships of the road.

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Tones and I sits down with iHeartRadio's Myles Galloway at #osheaga to talk about her epic performance, working with Macklemore on their new single 'Chant' and 3am charades!

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Shawn Mendes announced Wednesday he is pulling the plug on the remaining dates on his tour.

“I need to take the time I’ve never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger,” the Canadian singer wrote in a message to fans.

“I have to put my health as my first priority.”

Lana Del Rey has reportedly been granted a temporary restraining order against a man she claims has been showing up at her Los Angeles home.

Drake on Tuesday addressed the misinformed outrage over his plane’s frequent flights between Toronto and Hamilton.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Shawn Mendes Cancels Remaining Tour Dates

Lana Del Rey Gets Retraining Order Against Alleged Stalker

Drake Addresses Sloppy Reporting About Toronto-Hamilton Flights 

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and Kendrick Lamar are the top nominees for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards with seven each.

Britney Spears sparked a war of words with her mother Lynne Spears on Monday after she posted screenshots of text messages she claimed Lynne ignored.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy: 

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow Among Top Nominees At MTV VMAs

Britney Spears Fights Mom, Friend Over Text Messages

Machine Gun Kelly was groped last week during a concert in Portland, Oregon.

The 32-year-old rocker was performing in the crowd when an overzealous male fan trying to snap a selfie with him reached around and grabbed him below the waist.

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello was tackled by a member of his band’s crew Saturday night during a concert in Toronto.

Near the end of the show, a fan jumped on stage and ran towards Morello. A quick-thinking bodyguard rushed to protect the 58-year-old musician but ended up taking him down.

Newly released footage from the UK competition show The X Factor reveals the key role Nicole Scherzinger played in putting together One Direction.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Machine Gun Kelly Groped By Fan During Concert

Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello Tackled In Toronto

Video Reveals Role Nicole Scherzinger Played In Creating One Direction 

Ellie Goulding calls in to chat with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns about her love of Bjork, the release of Easy Lover ft Big Sean, and a full circle moment as Big Sean sampled her over a decade ago!  

Ellie Goulding and Shannon ponder Ellie's potential Rap career?, and discuss the incredible Easy Lover Video!

Ellie Goulding previews her new era and the dancier sound she's been playing with.

Ellie talks about how wild it is to see her song 'Lights' find new life on TikTok!

Finally, Shannon and Ellie talk about the sever environmental issues our planet faces - and how to stay angry - but stay optimistic as well.

Harry Styles will likely be walking the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for the world premiere of My Policeman.

“Truth prevails.”

Those are the only words Ricky Martin had to share Thursday following a hearing in a Puerto Rican court to test the validity of a restraining order filed against him earlier this month.

Canada’s Walk of Fame announced Wednesday that rock band Arkells will receive the Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour at this year’s gala.

Original Articles by John R Kennedy:

Harry Styles Toronto Bound For World Premiere Of 'My Policeman'?

Ricky Martin Reacts To Dismissal Of Protective Order

Arkells To Be Honoured At Canada's Walk Of Fame Gala 

The Beyhive was buzzing Wednesday after Beyoncé unveiled the tracklist for her highly anticipated new album Renaissance.

Pearl Jam scrapped a concert scheduled for Wednesday in Vienna because Eddie Vedder was unable to sing.

“Due to the extreme circumstances at the last outdoor site outside of Paris (heat, dust, and smoke from the fires) our singer Ed Vedder’s throat was left damaged,” read a message to fans.

What does Harry Styles smell like? Lizzo has the answer.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Beyoncé Unveils 'Renaissance' Tracklist

Pearl Jam Cancels Concert Due To Damage To Eddie Vedder's Voice

Lizzo Reveals What Harry Styles Smells Like

Camila Cabello shared the news this week that she has COVID-19 – but she’s clearly not letting it get her down.

The man accused of shooting Lady Gaga’s dog walker in February 2021 is on the loose.

The U.S. Marshals said Monday that James Howard Jackson, whose bail was set at $3 million U.S., was released from jail in Los Angeles on April 6 due to an administrative error.

Faith No More and Mr. Bungle frontman Mike Patton has opened up about the mental health issues that caused the bands to cancel tour dates last year.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Camila Cabello Reveals She Has COVID-19

Alleged Shooter Of Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Sought By U.S. Marshals

Faith No More's Mike Patton Opens Up About Health Issues