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John R Kennedy

John R Kennedy

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With 33 years of experience, John R. Kennedy is Canada’s most-published music journalist.

A globally syndicated writer and photographer, his coverage has been published in print and online by Cosmopolitan, GQ, Vanity Fair Italy, People, Hello!, The Globe and Mail, New York Post, Daily Mail and many others.

John has been the iHeartRadio Music News writer since 2016.

Articles

Chance The Rapper's Lazlo Holmes Interviews Leafs' Auston Matthews

The segments air before Wednesday night games.
Adrian Sutherland Debuts Timely 'Politician Man'

The powerful protest song comes days before the federal election.
Canadian Crooner Matt Dusk Unveils Restored Bricklin

The Toronto singer spent two years bringing the sports car back to life.
Skeleton On 'The Masked Singer' Was One Of Canada's Own

Which Thunder Bay native was unmasked on this week's episode?
Shaggy Warns Fans About Online Scammers

If it seems too boombastic to be true, it probably is.
Liam Payne: Staying In One Direction 'Would've Killed Me'

The singer has opened up about those crazy years.
Elton John: 'I'm Not Going To Stop Doing Things'

The icon looks ahead to life after his farewell tour.
What Happened October 17th In Pop Music History

Here's what popped on this day.
Queen's Roger Taylor Slams 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Critics

The drummer said many of the reviews were 'sneering and superficial.'
Ce qui s’est passé le 17 octobre dans l’histoire du pop

C’est le 17 octobre, et voici ce qui est arrivé en date d’aujourd’hui dans l’histoire de la musique pop
WATCH: Chad Michael Murray Stars In Michael Ray's New Video

It's for the emotional song 'Her World Or Mine.'
WATCH: Katy Perry Debuts 'Harleys In Hawaii'

You can play it at aloha volume.
Sigur Rós Cleared Of Tax Evasion Charges

The case is being appealed to Iceland's High Court.
Lady Gaga Cuts R. Kelly Track From 'Artpop' Reissue

The pop star also sparked a frenzy with a cheeky Fortnite tweet.
LIZZO's 'Truth Hurts' Subject Of Songwriting Dispute

Justin and Jeremiah Raisen claim they co-wrote the hit.
'Sweet Child O' Mine' Is 1st '80s Video To Reach 1 Billion Views

Guns N' Roses now has the biggest video from two consecutive decades.
What Happened October 16th In Pop Music History

Here's what popped on this day.
Alice Cooper Adds Canadian Tour Dates

The shock rocker will play seven cities in April.
Ce qui s’est passé le 16 octobre dans l’histoire du pop

C’est le 16 octobre, et voici ce qui est arrivé en date d’aujourd’hui dans l’histoire de la musique pop
Whitney Houston Among Finalists For Rock Hall Of Fame

The late singer is in the running along with acts like Rufus ft. Chaka Khan.
Judas Priest, Soundgarden Among Rock Hall Of Fame Finalists

The 2020 inductees will be announced in January.

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