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Drake was arrested last Thursday in Sweden on suspicion of smoking marijuana, it has been revealed.

According to Stockholm Police press officer Helena Boström Thomas, no charges were filed against the Canadian rapper and he was released early Friday morning.

A professor in Texas has said he will teach “the world’s first ever university course on the work of Harry Styles.”

Dr. Louie Dean Valencia said Honors College at Texas State University will offer “HON 3399Q, Harry Styles and the Cult of Celebrity” next spring.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Drake Arrested In Sweden, No Charges Filed

University Offering Course On Harry Styles

Two Friends call in to talk with iHeartRadio's Sarah Christie to talk about their song Timebomb, playing it live for the first time ever in Canada, being friends since middle school, if any of their TEACHERS have come to their wild shows, and if they've played their signed guitar gifted to them by Ed Sheeran! Two friends tell Sarah all about their famous Big Bootie Mixes, and Big Bootie Land!

Britney Spears did something on Friday that she hasn’t done in a long time – she sang for her fans.

The pop star posted video clips on Instagram in which she does an a cappella version of her 1998 debut single “...Baby One More Time.”

Jennifer Lopez got married to Ben Affleck early Sunday at a Las Vegas wedding chapel.

“We did it,” Lopez, 52, shared on her fan site On The JLo. “Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient.”

Lil Uzi Vert has changed pronouns to “they/them.”

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy: 

Britney Spears Strips Down '...Baby One More Time

Jennifer Lopez Marries Ben Affleck

Lil Uzi Vert Adopts Gender-Neutral Pronouns 

Police in Stockholm, Sweden and reps for Drake have both shot down reports that the Canadian rap star was arrested for marijuana possession.

Jay-Z has said he isn’t making any music right now – but this doesn’t mean he’s taken himself out of the game.

Dave Coulier opened up this week about the first time he heard Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know” – a song widely believed to be about him.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Drake's Reps Shoot Down Arrest Rumours

Jay-Z Insists He's Not Retired (Again)

Dave Coulier Reflects On Hearing 'You Oughta Know'

Drake on Wednesday announced plans to stage a Young Money Reunion in Toronto next month featuring Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj.

Alex Rodriguez has nothing but good things to say about his ex-fiancée Jennifer Lopez.

Justin Timberlake joined TikTok on Wednesday.

Original articles by John R. Kennedy:

Drake Bringing Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj To Toronto

A-Rod Sings Praises Of Ex-Fiancée J.Lo

Justin Timberlake Makes His TikTok Debut 

Two years after its release, “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals has set a U.S. chart record.

The song just beat Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” ft. Cardi B for the most weeks in the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 by a band or group. (The song is currently at No. 8.) Overall, it is fourth behind “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd, “Stay” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber and “Levitating” by Dua Lipa.

A curator at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and two other men were charged Tuesday in New York for allegedly attempting to sell handwritten notes and lyrics by Don Henley of the Eagles.

Yungblud announced Tuesday he has cancelled two concerts in Canada this fall.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Glass Animals Sleeper Hit 'Heat Waves' Sets Chart Record

3 Men Charged In Plot To Sell Don Henley Notes, Lyrics

Yungblud Cancels Shows In Canada

One of the women involved in the case against R. Kelly claims she is engaged to the singer.

In a letter she sent to Judge Ann Donnelly last month, Joycelyn Savage identified herself as Kelly’s fiancée.

Eminem announced Monday he is releasing Curtain Call 2, another greatest hits collection, on Aug. 5.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

R. Kelly 'Victim' Jocelyn Savage Claims They're Engaged

Eminem Announces New Greatest Hits Collection

The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas sparked more concern about his health during the band’s sets at music festivals this past weekend.

Fall Out Boy responded Friday to the mass shooting at a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois with a donation to an organization that advocates for gun control.

Nicki Minaj was suddenly flooded with well-wishes on Sunday after responding to a fan’s question about pregnancy during an Instagram Live.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Fans Share Concerns About The Strokes Singer Julian Casablancas

Nicki Minaj Jokes About Being Pregnant

Fall Out Boy Donates $100K Following Mass Shooting

renforshort sits down with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns to talk about her new album 'dear amelia', dealing with Anxiety and advice she's gotten in the industry.

renforshort talks about 'Amelia' being a part of her self and how she moves forward with Amelia inside of her.

renforshort talks about fighting to release Julian, King of Manhattan, if the famous Strokes singer has heard the lyrics - and Julian Casablancas watching her IG stories!

renforshort tells Shannon the song she really wants fans to hear, and what song she can't wait to play live!

renforshort tells us how she ended up working with Travis Barker!

Anders sits down with Myles from iHeartRadio Canada to talk about fatherhood, his new song "Come With Me" and being inspired by his now fiancé, and touring the country!

Anders talks about always evolving sonically and what vibes he is trying to find in his music.