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CTV News
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Barrie, Muskoka get lyrical nod from Canadian artist Drake in new track
Drake poses for a photograph at the Billboard Music Awards, May 1, 2019, in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) Barrie and Muskoka just got a lyrical nod from one of Canada's biggest music artists. The Grammy-winning artist Drake and Toronto rapper Smiley collaborated on Smiley's new song, "2 Mazza." In the second verse Drake raps, 'I'm in Barrie Muskoka, and Brampton,' mentioning locations he visits. The track, posted on Friday is already trending Top 10 for Music on YouTube. '2 Mazza' uses Toronto dialect and local shout-outs, with the song's title pulling from a phrase that means 'too crazy.' The local references have quickly caught the attention of many across social media, with fans and even politicians celebrating the mention. Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall joined the fun on X, writing, "Drake showing #Barrie some love in his new track - we see you! You've officially got the #705 on repeat today. Doors are always open if you want to visit City Hall, tour's on us! #6ixto705." 🎤🎶 @Drake showing #Barrie some love in his new track - we see you! You've officially got the #705 on repeat today. Doors are always open if you want to visit City Hall, tour's on us! #6ixto705 — Alex Nuttall (@AlexFromBarrie) June 13, 2025 Drake often references Toronto locations in his lyrics, but for many Barrie and Muskoka fans, the shout-out offers a rare moment of recognition on an international stage and a 'loud' way to represent the 705.
News.com.au
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Jesse Williams' X account seemingly targeted by hackers
The former Grey's Anatomy star's X/Twitter account was seemingly infiltrated by an outsider who used the page to post inappropriate comments, involving celebrities such as Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Drake, Nina Dobrev and Demi Lovato. The messages, which were still on his account at press time, contained nudity and jokes about racism and paedophilia. During the posting spree, the apparent hacker wrote, "Diddy had cute butt cheeks (loved-up emoji)" and "I miss diddy", to imply that he was close with the rapper.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Jesse Williams' X account seemingly targeted by hackers
The former Grey's Anatomy star's X/Twitter account was seemingly infiltrated by an outsider who used the page to post inappropriate comments, involving celebrities such as Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Drake, Nina Dobrev and Demi Lovato. The messages, which were still on his account at press time, contained nudity and jokes about racism and paedophilia. During the posting spree, the apparent hacker wrote, "Diddy had cute butt cheeks (loved-up emoji)" and "I miss diddy", to imply that he was close with the rapper.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Iowa basketball assistant reportedly lands new role in SEC
Former Iowa basketball standout and recent Hawkeye assistant coach Matt Gatens is reportedly set for a new gig in the SEC. According to Justin Hokanson of Auburn Live win On3, Gatens is joining Bruce Pearl's staff at Auburn as the Tigers' general manager. Gatens would help oversee and influence transfer portal recruiting, high school recruiting, NIL requirements, scouting and roster strategy. Advertisement Gatens' ties to Bruce Pearl and the Auburn program date back to his work as a graduate assistant with Auburn during the 2017-18 season when the Tigers won the SEC championship. Gatens' father, Mike Gatens, was a close friend of Pearl during Pearl's time as an assistant at Iowa from 1986-1992. The 35-year-old spent each of the past three seasons as an assistant coach on Fran McCaffery's staff. But, after McCaffery's dismissal, Gatens was not retained on staff by new Iowa head men's basketball coach Ben McCollum. Prior to his three seasons as an assistant coach in Iowa City, Gatens spent four seasons on Drake's coaching staff. Gatens served as director of operations his first two years at Drake before being elevated to an assistant coach in his last two seasons. Advertisement The former Iowa Mr. Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior at Iowa City High School, Gatens was a four-year starter for the Hawkeyes from 2009-12. His final two seasons were McCaffery's first two as Iowa's head coach. During Gatens' senior season, Iowa advanced to the NIT for its first postseason appearance under McCaffery and for its first postseason appearance in six seasons. Gatens was a two-time All-Big Ten selection, two-time team captain, two-time academic all-conference honoree, recipient of the 2012 Chris Street Award, and voted to the 2009 Big Ten All-Freshman team. Gatens amassed 1,635 points and 239 3-pointers ranking 10th and third, respectively, in Iowa history. In 128 career games, he averaged 12.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals per contest. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnREF This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Former Iowa basketball assistant reportedly lands new role in SEC
Global News
2 days ago
- Global News
Pat Stay murder trial: Tensions rise in and out of court as closing arguments begin
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook A Nova Scotia Supreme Court jury has heard closing arguments from the Crown in Adam Drake's second-degree murder trial. The 34-year-old is accused of fatally stabbing Dartmouth rapper Pat Stay inside a Halifax bar in 2022. Crown lawyer Tanya Carter is asking the jury to find Drake guilty of second-degree murder. For hours, the packed courtroom was shown surveillance footage from the Yacht Club Social on the night of Stay's death. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The court heard during the trial that the cause of death was from a stab wound to the heart. Tensions rose once the jury adjourned for the day and Drake turned and appeared to wink in the direction of Stay's friends and family. Later, outside the courthouse in Dartmouth, one person exchanged words with defence lawyer Michael Lacy and spit on his shoe. This resulted in sheriffs separating the two. Story continues below advertisement The jury will return on Monday morning with the defence set to make closing arguments. Deliberations in this case could begin as early as next Tuesday. For more on this story, watch the video above.
