The Weeknd named Apple Music's 'Global Artist of the Year'

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Apple Music held its third annual Apple Music Awards and named the artists it considered had an impact on global culture in 2021. Toronto-born singer, songwriter, and producer The Weeknd took home the Global Artist of the Year award. Apple Music also handed out awards for Songwriter of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Top Song and Top Album of the Year, and a new regional Artist of the Year categories from Africa, France, Germany, Japan, and Russia.

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Jack Dorsey is no longer Twitter CEO

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In a surprising yet on-brand move, Twitter's Jack Dorsey has announced on Twitter (of course) that he resigned as the company's CEO. In his tweet, Dorsey even shared his internal email talking about his resignation. According to the email, Dorsey feels it's time for the company to transition from a "founder-led" system to something greater. Dorsey and Twitter's other board members have appointed successors.

Former Twitter CTO Parag Agrawal is now Twitter's CEO. Bret Taylor, a member of Twitter's board, is now the new chairman. Dorsey will serve the rest of his term until around May. This resignation isn't the first time for Dorsey. He left back in 2008, but he returned in 2015. 

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'Rocket League Sideswipe' launches on Android, iOS

Epic Games and Psyonix have officially launched Sideswipe, the mobile version of Rocket League. The game was launched as a beta test in recent weeks. Now, this title brings its usual car soccer formula to all users on Android and iOS. The side-scrolling game offers 1v1 and 2v2 matches that last around two minutes. It uses touchscreen controls with different mechanics you can master to gain an edge against your competition. You can play matches in typical "soccar" or the basketball-inspired "Hoops."

Rocket League Sideswipe is free on both platforms, with in-app purchases for cosmetics and Rocket Pass. The game is now in "Pre-Season," but Psyonix says it'll release more details about Season 1 soon.

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Warner Bros. hosts QR code contest to join Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss at Canadian 'The Matrix Resurrections' premiere

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If you want to join stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss at The Matrix Resurrections' Canadian premiere on December 16, you might want to check out Warner Bros. Canada's latest contest. The studio wants fans to scan film-branded QR codes in their home city to join. There will be an exclusive message from the cast letting you know you've found a "rabbit hole" and can now enter the contest to win a trip to the premiere taking place at Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Toronto.

You should see them at local businesses in major cities, including Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. Participating companies will also offer special film-themed items and experiences until The Matrix Resurrections release on December 22. The QR codes should also be seen at buildings in downtown Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver via digital projections. GameStop locations around Canada will also have the QR codes.

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