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TONIGHT is the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball!

https://www.iheartradio.ca/events/jingle-ball

Adele's Vegas Residency Sets Box Office Record

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/adele-s-vegas-residency-sets-box-office-record-1.16667987

BTS Singer V Teases Solo Track

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/bts-singer-v-teases-solo-track-1.16668074

Ye, Drake Reunite For 'Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert'

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/ye-drake-reunite-for-free-larry-hoover-benefit-concert-1.16668622

Thanks to John R. Kennedy for today's stories

Canadians really wanted to sing along to Olivia Rodrigo songs this year, according to Google.

The lyrics to “Drivers License” were the most-searched of 2021, with those of “Deja Vu” ranking third.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/olivia-rodrigo-among-most-searched-music-stars-in-canada-1.16653991

The power of the ARMY was obvious at the 2021 People's Choice Awards, which were handed out on Tuesday.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/bts-wins-big-at-2021-people-s-choice-awards-1.16653924

Evan Rachel Wood 'Extremely Afraid' Of Marilyn Manson

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/evan-rachel-wood-extremely-afraid-of-marilyn-manson-1.16647277 

Drake Withdraws His Grammy Nominations

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/drake-withdraws-his-grammy-nominations-1.16643864

Ed Sheeran Is Glad He Gave 'Love Yourself' To Justin Bieber

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/ed-sheeran-is-glad-he-gave-love-yourself-to-justin-bieber-1.16647386

Olivia Rodrigo on Monday announced she is heading out on the Sour Tour next year – and including three shows in Canada.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/olivia-rodrigo-announces-spring-stops-in-canada-1.16640582

The label behind BTS announced Sunday that Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are taking an “extended period of rest.”

In a statement, BIGHIT MUSIC explained: “This period of rest will provide the members of BTS who have tirelessly committed themselves to their activities, a chance to get re-inspired and recharge with creative energy. It will also be the first time for them since their debut to spend the holiday season with their families.”

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/bts-announces-extended-period-of-rest-1.16639546

Justin Bieber defied critics and performed Sunday at the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/justin-bieber-performs-in-saudi-arabia-despite-pleas-1.16640053

Timbaland sits down with Dames Nellas to talk about Big Blue, his Beatclub community, and walks us through the history of #VERZUZ, and responds to Kanye's thoughts on who he should do a #Verzuz against.

BTS is serving more “Butter” in time for Christmas.

The group surprised fans by releasing a “holiday remix” of their chart-topping song, which debuted back in May.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/bts-gifts-fans-with-holiday-remix-of-butter-1.16616606

Canadian artists were among the biggest in the U.S. in 2021, according to a year-end review by Billboard.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/drake-named-billboard-top-artist-of-2021-1.16613399

Elton John, Ed Sheeran Unwrap 'Merry Christmas' Charity Single

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/elton-john-ed-sheeran-unwrap-merry-christmas-charity-single-1.16617086

Mark Hoppus Says He Shared Cancer Diagnosis By Accident

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/mark-hoppus-says-he-shared-cancer-diagnosis-by-accident-1.16614197

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

Contrary to numerous media reports this week, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine did not add ink to his face.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/no-adam-levine-did-not-get-a-face-tattoo-1.16610726

“American Pie” singer-songwriter Don McLean on Wednesday shared a delivery he received from Taylor Swift.

“What a classy artist!” he captioned the pics. “Thank you @taylorswift13 for the flowers & note!”

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/taylor-swift-sends-don-mclean-flowers-after-breaking-his-record-1.16610485

Billie Eilish Named PETA 2021 Person Of The Year

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/billie-eilish-named-peta-2021-person-of-the-year-1.16610428

Arkells Claim Someone Named R. Kells Is Upset With Band's Name

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/arkells-claim-someone-named-r-kells-is-upset-with-band-s-name-1.16607172

Foo Fighters announced Tuesday they are doing a big show in Toronto next summer.

The band’s stadium tour includes a July 22 show at Rogers Centre, in addition to the previously-announced headline set at Montreal’s Osheaga Festival on July 29.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/foo-fighters-announces-toronto-stadium-concert-1.16603612

Mötley Crüe has sold the rights to its music catalogue.

Variety reported that the deal with BMG Rights Management is valued at about $150 million U.S. – although some of its sources said the number is much lower.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/motley-crue-sells-its-music-rights-1.16603547

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

Simple Plan's Chuck Comeau and Pierre Bouvier sit down with Shannon Burns to talk about The Antidote, and being the best version of who they are as a band.

Simple Plan tells us about how excited they are for the return of pop punk in the zeitgeist, the #imjustakid challenge on TikTok, and laughing at being some people's 'mom's favourite band'!

Chuck and Pierre talk about being an ageless band feeling the same energy-wise as they were 20 years ago.

Simple Plan give shoutouts to Olivia Rodrigo, MGK, and more current artists they're really in to.

Simple Plan tell Shannon how excited they are to tour with their friends in The Offspring, and touring the REAL towns of Canada.

Even though their new album was written before the Pandemic, Chuck and Pierre talk about how it so easily can be applied to what people are going through now! 

Finally, Simple Plan tell us about being pioneers of the music fashion scene with their brand Role Model, and give some behind the scenes info on being on set on the classic Olsen Twins movie New York Minute!

Rihanna was declared a National Hero of Barbados during a ceremony Monday to remove Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and become a republic.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/rihanna-named-national-hero-of-barbados-1.16598254

Adele sent her fans into a frenzy on Tuesday morning with six words on social media: "See you at Caesars in Vegasss."

The singer announced Weekends with Adele, a residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace scheduled to run from Jan. 21 to April 16.

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/adele-announces-las-vegas-residency-1.16597723 

Avril Lavigne said her romance with musician Mod Sun was sparked while they worked on her forthcoming sixth studio album

https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/avril-lavigne-on-mod-sun-romance-i-m-in-a-good-place-1.16598137 

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