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Michael Buble sits down with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns tells us about 'the greatest record' of his life. 

Michael Bublé tells us about how this strange new type of collaboration actually worked in his favour, and how his new single  "I'll Never Not Love You" gives him the same types of feelings that "Just Haven't Met You Yet"

Michael Bublé tells us about the creative process, the endless amount of work and perfection - and the inspiration behind  "I'll Never Not Love You"!

Michael also tells us about his very fulfilling bubly partnership, gets candid about mental health, and dishes even more on the upcoming new album!

Neil Young’s music has been removed from Spotify, a platform which he has described as “a very damaging force via its public misinformation and lies about COVID.”

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/neil-young-reacts-to-removal-of-his-music-from-spotify-1.17023867 

Post Malone has shared his thoughts on touring and his goal of stepping out of the spotlight to be "like a kid again."

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/post-malone-looks-forward-to-his-post-music-years-1.17024248

Dolly Parton this week got something off her chest – about her chest.

The 76-year-old country music superstar, during an appearance on Wednesday’s episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna, denied that her breasts are insured.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/dolly-parton-puts-rumours-about-chest-to-rest-1.17024325

Thanks to John R. Kennedy for today's stories. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast for new episodes daily!

Ryan Guldemond from Mother Mother's sits down with iHeartRadio's Jesse & JD to talk about #BellLetsTalk Day, mental health 'cheat codes' found in being creative and doing the things you love doing.

Ryan tells us about how important connection to others is important to his mental health, and those of his fans driven by the power of music.

Ryan Guldemond talks about his struggle with drugs and alcohol, being uncomfortable in his own skin. Ryan talks about the hard work in his journey to recovery, and talking to those closest to him.

"Mistakes are beautiful because they're the greatest queues to where you are amiss - I think we really ought to befriend our mistakes because they are great teachers"

Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 26!

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, social media video view and use of our Facebook frame or Snapchat lens.

https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/

On #BellLetsTalk Day, Shinedown's Brent Smith sits down with iHeartRadio's Jessica Jackson to talk about his personal mental health sturggles including substance abuse and addictions. 

Brent credits his son's birth to helping getting him initially clean, and speaks about his relapse, and how wise words from a friend helped get him back on track.

Brent talks about the importance of speaking up and speaking out about your own mental health journey, and to remember that you are necessary and important.

Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 26!

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, social media video view and use of our Facebook frame or Snapchat lens.

https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/

Canadian music icon Neil Young has demanded that his music be removed from Spotify due to its complicity in spreading misinformation about COVID-19.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/neil-young-wants-his-music-pulled-due-to-covid-19-misinformation-1.17010443

English singer Damon Albarn apologized to Taylor Swift on Monday after supposedly claiming she doesn’t write her own songs.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/taylor-swift-gets-apology-after-blasting-damon-albarn-1.17008346

Billie Eilish is set to announce that her upcoming concerts in Montreal and Toronto will be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions in those cities.

We have a short list of some of the acts forced to postpone: https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/billie-eilish-among-acts-forced-to-postpone-canadian-shows-1.17010327

Thanks to John R. Kennedy for today's stories - Don't forget to subscribe for your daily update of all the latest music news.

Ye says the man he is accused of assaulting last week was trying to profit off his image – and the rapper blamed the media for describing the alleged victim as a fan.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/ye-wants-a-cut-of-paparazzi-revenues-1.17004175

Adele fans who made their way to Las Vegas for the launch of her Weekends With Adele residency were surprised with FaceTime chats on Friday.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/adele-chats-with-fans-in-las-vegas-1.17004359

Neve Campbell reacted last week to being named in a track on The Weeknd’s new album Dawn FM.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/neve-campbell-reacts-to-the-weeknd-shout-out-1.17004285

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Meat Loaf, the rocker who burst onto the scene in the 1970s with Bat Out Of Hell, died Thursday. He was 74.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/meat-loaf-dies-at-74-1.16982758

A tearful Adele apologized to her fans on Thursday after announcing that she is postponing her Las Vegas residency.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/adele-gutted-by-postponement-of-las-vegas-residency-1.16979471

MONSTA X announced Friday it is scrapping the only Canadian date on its upcoming North American tour.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/monsta-x-cancels-only-canadian-date-on-no-limit-tour-1.16983223

ABBA has settled its lawsuit against British tribute act ABBA MANIA.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/abba-reaches-settlement-with-tribute-act-1.16983369

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

Ben and Aaron from Billy Talent sit down with Rockman from iHeartRadio to talk about their incredible new record "Crisis of Faith" and leaving the record on a note of hope.

Billy Talent talks to us about their mindset in creating the record - and the themes of hope, compassion, and kindness to those around you.

Aaron and Ben deep dive in to Forgiveness I and II, and sing the praises of their virtuoso guitar play Ian.

Ben tells Rockman about future tour plans, and how excited they are to safely play shows again!

Crisis of Faith is Out Now!

A folk singer who deliberately contracted COVID-19 instead of getting vaccinated died Sunday at 57.

Hana Horká, a member of popular Czech Republic group Asonance since 1985, exposed herself to the virus over the holidays when her husband and son – who are vaccinated – were sick with COVID-19.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/singer-dies-after-intentionally-catching-covid-19-1.16973640

Machine Gun Kelly has explained why he and fiancée Megan Fox went public with their engagement last week by sharing video of the proposal and a close-up pic of the ring on Instagram.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/machine-gun-kelly-explains-why-he-shared-engagement-on-social-media-1.16973562

Lil Nas X, Demi Lovato and Canada’s Kaytranada are among the music artists nominated for the 33rd annual GLAAD Media Awards.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/lil-nas-x-among-glaad-media-awards-nominees-1.16968494

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

Bono has admitted he is not a big fan of his voice on certain U2 songs.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/bono-embarrassed-by-his-voice-on-u2-songs-1.16966334

Silk Sonic is sliding into Las Vegas for a residency that begins next month.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/silk-sonic-announces-las-vegas-residency-1.16966365

The Weeknd had two of the five biggest albums in his native Canada last week, including the one at No. 1.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/the-weeknd-tops-canadian-albums-chart-1.16966282