Drake holds Janice-only apology party in Toronto Sunday

Musician Drake is hosting a series of exclusive parties this weekend for fans whose legal first name is Janice, the first scheduled for Toronto on Sunday afternoon. The event is framed as an apology to those bearing the name after his chart-topping song "Janice STFU" told its subject to "shut the f--- up."

The Toronto gathering is set to take place at the Cactus Club on Adelaide Street West this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission will be strictly limited to guests who can present valid government-issued identification proving "Janice" is their legal first name, with no exceptions for nicknames or middle names. Drake announced the plans via his Instagram story on Thursday, stating, "All my Janices in NY, LA, MIA, TO, HOU. Look out for my invitation for Sunday." He indicated similar events may be planned for New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Houston, though details for those cities have not been confirmed.

The move extends the promotional campaign for Drake's latest album, "ICEMAN," which was released as part of a trilogy earlier this year. The track "Janice STFU" has been a commercial standout, becoming Drake's 14th number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 and his first to...