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Ryland James made Canada proud Sunday night with his rendition of “O Canada” at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland.

With stars like Jennifer Hudson, Adele and Mary J. Blige in the building, the 22-year-old Ontario singer performed the national anthem a cappella.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/ryland-james-does-canada-proud-at-nba-all-star-game-1.17206564

Tributes continue to come in for Dallas Good of Canadian band The Sadies, who died on Feb. 17 at 48.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/tributes-pour-in-for-dallas-good-of-the-sadies-1.17206328

Justin Bieber tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, forcing him to postpone the second show of his Justice Tour.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/justin-bieber-tests-positive-for-covid-19-1.17202432

Ed Sheeran has been given the green light to construct a crypt on his estate in England.

The singer applied in December to include a burial chamber under the chapel he is constructing on his property in East Suffolk. Measuring nine feet by six feet, the crypt is designed to accommodate two bodies.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/ed-sheeran-building-crypt-on-his-estate-1.17179291

Jake Gyllenhaal is removing himself from speculation about the inspiration for Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well.”

“It has nothing to do with me,” the actor told Esquire. “It’s about her relationship with her fans.”

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/jake-gyllenhaal-distances-himself-from-taylor-swift-s-all-too-well-1.17181538

Life & Style magazine reported Friday that Taylor Swift is engaged to actor Joe Alwyn after five years together.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/taylor-swift-engaged-to-joe-alwyn-1.17183207

Britney Spears revealed Wednesday that she was invited to meet with members of the U.S. Congress to talk about the conservatorship she was under for 13 years.

In an Instagram post, the pop star shared a letter from Florida’s Charlie Crist and California’s Eric Swalwell dated Dec. 1.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/britney-spears-shares-invitation-to-meet-with-u-s-congress-members-1.17174910

Drake will soon be sporting some sparkling new custom bling on his hand.

New York City jeweller Alex Moss took to Instagram this week to show off an owl-themed ring crafted with 14 karat gold and 15.7 carats of natural diamonds. The number “11” is prominent, representing the date Drake’s son Adonis was born.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/drake-gifted-with-sparkling-custom-ring-1.17175452

Taylor Swift will release her folklore bonus track “The Lakes” on 7-inch vinyl, with the orchestral version on the B-side, to mark Record Store Day.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/taylor-swift-shares-record-store-day-release-1.17175111

Thanks to John R. Kennedy for today's stories. Visit iheartradio.ca for all the latest music news.

A fifth member of BTS has tested positive for COVID-19, the group’s management company announced Tuesday.

“V completed two rounds of COVID-19 vaccinations and is not presenting any extraordinary symptoms other than a mild fever and sore throat,” Big Hit Music said, in a statement.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/another-member-of-bts-tests-positive-for-covid-19-1.17163380

Rage Against the Machine has shared 2023 dates for its Public Service Announcement tour stops in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.

In January, the band postponed its concerts in those cities due to COVID-19 restrictions.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/rage-against-the-machine-bumps-some-canadian-shows-to-2023-1.17161718

Foo Fighters announced Monday they have added eight Canadian cities to their upcoming tour.

The band will play Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Edmonton and Calgary in late September and Penticton, Victoria and Vancouver in early October.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/foo-fighters-add-8-canadian-cities-to-tour-1.17161623

Thanks to John R. Kennedy for today's stories.

Lauren Spencer-Smith calls in to talk with Myles Galloway to talk about being a Canadian on American Idol, her smash hit Fingers Crossed competing with The Weeknd.

Lauren and Myles go deep in to how she has reinvented herself since being on 'a talent show' and how she as grown as an artist, and used TikTok for her advantage!

Listen to Myles on iHeartRadio Nights across the country on Virgin Radio, and subscribe to this feed on iHeartRadio for more interviews just like this!

Mae Muller sits down with Myles Galloway to talk about her time working in the US, the smash "Better Days" Remix - bringing joy to people and looking forward to the future.

Mae talks about the opportunity to work with J. Balvin, her love of Harry Styles - seeing him live in Los Angeles.

Mae Muller tells us the behind the scene details of her Ukulele IG stories, and dishes on when she think she might come to Canada!

Mae Muller talks about blowing up on TikTok and how much fun she has, and of course - what her favourite meal she's recently had!

Listen to Myles on iHeartRadio Nights across the country on Virgin Radio, and subscribe to this feed on iHeartRadio for more interviews just like this!

Icons of hip-hop and R&B lit up the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday night during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show – and it didn't take long for reactions to flood social media.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/super-bowl-lvi-halftime-show-earns-raves-on-social-media-1.17152989

A man described as an aspiring rapper was reportedly arrested after climbing over the front gate of Diddy’s property in Beverly Hills.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/man-arrested-after-climbing-over-diddy-s-gate-1.17154737

Authorities in New Zealand have blasted songs by James Blunt and Barry Manilow in hopes of repelling anti-mandate protesters outside the parliament building in its capital Wellington.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/james-blunt-s-hit-blasted-at-new-zealand-protesters-1.17155083

Adele admitted Thursday that the postponement of her Las Vegas residency was due to concerns about the quality of the production.

During a taping of The Graham Norton Show in her native UK, according to the Daily Mail, the singer admitted: “It would have been a really half-arsed show, and I can’t do that.”

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/adele-admits-vegas-residency-was-delayed-over-quality-concerns-1.17134002

Shawn Mendes will reportedly make his big screen debut as an animated reptile.

The 23-year-old Canadian singer will voice the title character in the upcoming adaptation of the classic children’s book Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, according to Deadline.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/shawn-mendes-makes-big-screen-debut-in-lyle-lyle-crocodile-1.17133521

Charli XCX said Thursday she is taking a step back from Twitter because she feels “like I can’t do anything right at the moment.”

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/charli-xcx-steps-back-from-twitter-people-seem-quite-angry-1.17133148

Thanks to John R. Kennedy for today's stories. Visit iheartradio.ca for all the latest music news and subscribe to this podcast on iHeartRadio for new episodes of the filter every day!

Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas stopped by the White House on Wednesday to meet U.S. president Joe Biden.

“When I heard my friends @billieeilish and @finneas were in town for a show, I knew I had to invite them over to the White House,” read the caption on the official POTUS Instagram account. “Great to see you and your family — and I’m glad you got to meet Commander.”

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/billie-eilish-meets-u-s-president-joe-biden-1.17127397

Snoop Dogg has been sued by a woman accusing him of sexually assaulting her nearly nine years ago.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/snoop-dogg-accused-of-sexual-assault-1.17127342

Samsung on Wednesday debuted “Galaxy For The Planet,” its latest partnership with BTS.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/bts-stars-in-new-samsung-campaign-1.17127475

Thanks to John R. Kennedy for today's stories. Visit iheartradio.ca for all the latest music news and subscribe to this podcast on iHeartRadio for new episodes of the filter every day!

Ed Sheeran revealed Tuesday he is releasing a duet with Taylor Swift on Friday.

The singer ended fans’ rampant speculation about a collaboration by announcing the song on the BRIT Awards red carpet.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/ed-sheeran-confirms-taylor-swift-collaboration-1.17121552

Caleb Kennedy, a Top 5 finalist on last season’s American Idol, was arrested Tuesday in connection to a fatal car crash.

The 17-year-old singer was charged with driving under the influence resulting in death in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. 

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/former-american-idol-finalist-charged-in-fatal-dui-1.17121441

Willow said Tuesday she is backing out of Billie Eilish’s Happier Than Ever tour.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/willow-drops-out-of-billie-eilish-tour-1.17121609

Thanks to John R. Kennedy for today's stories. Visit iheartradio.ca for all the latest music news and subscribe to this podcast on iHeartRadio for new episodes of the filter every day!