The Filter

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Britney Spears Blasts Brother Bryan

Elton John On Equality: 'We Can't Let The Clock Turn Backwards'

Kate Bush Calls 'Running Up That Hill' Success 'Utterly Brilliant'

Lizzo announced Monday evening that she has removed the word “spaz” from her new single “GRRRLS” in response to complaints on social media.

Britney Spears’ ex-husband Jason Alexander, who tried to crash her wedding last week, was ordered Monday to stay away from the pop star for the next three years.

Social media lit up with reactions to a report Monday claiming that Lady Gaga is in “early talks” to join Joaquin Phoenix in a musical sequel to 2019’s award-winning Joker.

According to unnamed sources cited by The Hollywood Reporter, details about Gaga’s character “are being kept under wraps” but it’s possible she would play Harley Quinn.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Lizzo Removes Word From Song Following Complaints

Britney Spears' Ex Ordered To Stay Away From Her

Lady Gaga In Musical 'Joker' Sequel?

PUBLISHING NOTICE: This Podcast will not be produced on June 16, 17, 20 or 21 due to scheduling conflicts. 

Halsey covered one of today's hottest songs during their set Saturday at the Governor’s Ball in New York City.

The pop star put their spin on “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God),” Kate Bush’s 1985 single that was given new life thanks to its use in Season 4 of streaming series Stranger Things. (The song also plays in the final moments of the second episode of the forthcoming streaming series The Lake.)

Jennifer Hudson on Sunday achieved EGOT status by winning the Tony Award for Best Musical as one of the producers of A Strange Loop.

Rod Stewart has clapped back at Elvis Costello’s criticism of his performance at a recent concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy

Halsey Covers Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill'

Jennifer Hudson Achieves EGOT Status With Tony Win

Rod Stewart Claps Back At Elvis Costello 

PUBLISHING NOTICE: This Podcast will not be produced on June 16, 17, 20 or 21 due to scheduling conflicts. 

Dean Lewis caught up with Myles Galloway from iHeartRadio Nights about his return to music, upcoming projects and his huge Danish fanbase!

Dean Lewis talked about his current Canadian tour, his thoughts on performing older songs live and some of his celebrity encounters.

Dean Lewis told iHeartRadio Nights' Myles Galloway about some of his upcoming projects including his long awaited second album, the changes COVID brought to his recording music process and collaborating with DJs & producers.

Dean Lewis also talked about his plans about future releases, share some of the music he's currently listening to and talk on his big impact on Denmark music market!

James Bay spoke with iHeartRadio Nights’ Myles Galloway ahead of the release of his new album ‘Leap’ coming out July 8th.

He also talked about the timeline of the creating the album and how things shifted for its release through all of the Covid lockdowns.

James told Myles how he ended up working with Finneas on this new album and that he found out that Finneas was a fan of his music.

Myles had to ask James about his newest music video for ‘One Life’ that release May 19th. James dives into how intimate the song is and about peeling back the curtain on his life with it.

The lead singer of Italian band Måneskin says Mick Jagger is wrong about the state of rock ’n’ roll.

Musician and producer Jack Antonoff is reportedly engaged to actress Margaret Qualley.

Reps for the two stars have not commented but People on Monday cited an unnamed source as confirming Antonoff and Qualley plan to wed.

Pink Floyd is reaching a new audience with the launch of an official TikTok account.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Måneskin's Damiano David Reacts To Mick Jagger's Comments About Rock

Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Engaged: Report

Pink Floyd Debuts On TikTok

Country star Wynonna Judd took to Instagram on the U.S. Memorial Day weekend to reflect on the death of her mother Naomi Judd last month.

Camila Cabello said soccer fans were “very rude” for not giving her their full attention during her performance at the 2022 Champions League Final in Paris.

Cardi B went viral this past weekend thanks to her hilarious play-by-play of a sinking yacht.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Wynonna Judd Reflects On Mother Naomi's Death

Camila Cabello Slams 'Very Rude' Soccer Fans

Cardi B Hilariously Narrates Sinking Yacht 

James Arthur tells us about his new album, 'It'll All Make Sense In The End', when he stopped by iHeartRadio.  

James Arthur chats with us about the struggles of touring and how the changing climates got to him during his latest worldwide tour. 

James Arthur & iHeartRadio Nights' Myles Galloway bond and talk about their shared love for the Rangers F.C.!

James Arthur discussed some of his long time hip hop influences and as well as the excitement of how great it is to be a fan of hip hop music right now.

James Arthur lets us know the meaning and themes of his latest album as well as the concept and purpose of the album cover and what it means to him.

The Chainsmokers sit down with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns to talk about their new album "So Far So Good".

Drew explains what makes his perfect hotdog.

Alex and Drew break down their two year break during the pandemic and what went into the making of their new album out now. 

 They also chat with Shannon on their music making process.

Dua Lipa has a role in the forthcoming Barbie movie, according to a report.

UK tabloid The Sun cited an unnamed source as saying the 26-year-old English pop star will appear in the romantic comedy, which stars Margot Robbie as the titular doll.

A Lyft driver in Los Angeles was accused Wednesday of “knowingly” driving off with clothing belonging to rocker Ozzy Osbourne.

Singer Cody Simpson qualified Wednesday to compete for his native Australia at this summer’s Commonwealth Games.

Original articles by John R. Kennedy: 

Dua Lipa Takes Role In 'Barbie' Movie: Report 

Lyft Driver Accused Of Stealing Ozzy Osbourne's Clothes

Cody Simpson Qualifies For Commonwealth Games