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Doja Cat will be joining live to share never before heard songs and stories with fans from her upcoming album, Vie, ahead of the album's official release on September 26

The event will broadcast live exclusively on iHeartRadio Pop and Rhythm stations from the iHeartRadio Los Angeles Theater on September 24

NEW YORK- September 17, 2025- iHeartMedia today announced they will host the iHeartRadio Album Preview with Doja Cat taking place on September 24 at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET. Doja Cat will be joining live to share never before heard songs and stories with fans from her upcoming album, Vie, ahead of the album's official release on September 26. The event will broadcast only on iHeartRadio Pop and Rhythm stations and on the iHeartRadio app live from the iHeartRadio Los Angeles Theater.

Hosted by iHeartRadio personality EJ, Doja Cat will share with fans exclusive behind the music commentary on the new album, Vie, which is her fifth studio album and is set to be released on September 26, 2025. In addition to the broadcast, the exclusive stories from Doja Cat will also be live streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube channel.

Los Angeles fans can tune-in to their local iHeartRadio stations 102.7 KIIS FM and REAL 92.3 for a chance to win a ticket to the iHeartRadio Album Preview with Doja Cat.

The iHeartRadio Album Preview with Doja Cat will be promoted across Pop, Rhythm and Hot AC iHeartRadio stations, where fans can tune-in for more information on the broadcast.

Listen to the premiere episode with Lala’s first guest, Ambyr Childers, HERE

LOS ANGELES – September 17, 2025 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced the launch of “Untraditionally Lala,” a brand-new Popworthy podcast hosted by reality TV star and entrepreneur Lala Kent. Best known as a breakout star of Vanderpump Rules, Kent continues to expand her brand beyond reality TV, bringing her signature honesty and humor to a new weekly podcast and creating a slate of future projects. Listen to the premiere episode now available HERE.

On “Untraditionally Lala,” fans can expect her signature wit, cutting commentary and unfiltered take on relationships, friendships and the unpredictable twists of life in the public eye. In the premiere episode, she welcomes Ambyr Childers, best known for her roles in You and Ray Donovan and as the founder of the Ambyr Childers Jewelry line. It marks their first podcast appearance together, where they share a candid conversation about their past and the unlikely friendship they’ve built since both were previously with the same ex. New episodes debut every Wednesday, with bonus content released on Mondays.

“Untraditionally Lala” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts as part of its Popworthy slate of podcasts, where trendy and nostalgia meet and all the “stars” align. Listen now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Follow @lalakent and @untraditionallylalapod on Instagram for podcast clips and updates. Follow all of iHeartPodcasts’ Popworthy shows @popworthypodcasts.

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– The renewed deal sees Bell Media represent the extensive iHeartRadio podcast portfolio in Canada, providing additional opportunities for advertisers –

TORONTO (September 12, 2025) – Bell Media and iHeartMedia announced today a long-term extension of their exclusive partnership, solidifying a commitment to deliver unparalleled audio entertainment experiences to audiences across Canada through iHeartRadio Canada. This renewed agreement builds upon nearly a decade of collaboration, which has seen iHeartRadio Canada become a leading digital audio platform, offering a wide range of content including more than 360 licensed Canadian radio stations across 170 markets, hundreds of thousands of podcasts, playlists, and on demand content.

As part of the partnership extension, Bell Media receives Canadian representation of iHeartRadio’s extensive podcast portfolio, creating new opportunities for advertisers to reach Canadian listeners.

Since the initial launch of iHeartRadio Canada in 2016, the partnership has brought the iHeartRadio brand to audiences across the nation through multiple digital platforms, including web, app, and auto dashboards, making the iHeartRadio Canada app the first choice for radio listeners across the country.

“The creation of iHeartRadio Canada has been instrumental in evolving the digital audio landscape in Canada, greatly expanding the choice of incredible content available to listeners,” said Dave Daigle, VP, Local TV, Radio, and Bell Media Studios. “The renewal of this successful partnership ensures iHeartRadio Canada continues to deliver exceptional content and innovative listening experiences to our audiences, further solidifying our position as a leader in the Canadian media industry."

“This renewed agreement with Bell Media reflects our shared commitment to delivering the best in audio entertainment to Canadian listeners and advertisers,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, iHeartMedia. “In the years to come, we’ll continue expanding iHeartRadio Canada with innovative features, exclusive content, and unique opportunities for brands to connect and engage with audiences across the country.”

The extended partnership ensures Canadian listeners have access to the best in audio entertainment. It also signifies continued support for iHeartRadio-branded events in Canada, bringing live music and entertainment experiences to fans.

Additionally, beginning today, the fan-favourite iHeartRadio Canada app debuts a slate of enhanced features, delivering a seamless and simplified listening experience tailored to the needs of listeners. The new features include:

• Presets: In an audio industry first, and inspired by the car radio dashboard, new custom presets allow listeners to save up to 15 of their favourite radio stations, playlists, podcasts, and artist radio stations
• Scan Button: A brand new way for listeners to discover new stations, by scanning and seamlessly sampling nationwide radio stations, or filtering by city or genre
• Live Radio Dial: A new feature mimicking the same car radio experience that listeners know and love, enabling listeners to easily explore the best live stations across the country
• What’s Trending Rankers: An innovative discovery feature that allows listeners to see what’s trending at the current moment across Top Podcasts, Top Playlists, and Top Artist Radio stations
• Lyrics: The most requested new listener feature, iHeartRadio Canada is now the only digital radio app to offer lyrics for the song currently playing on live radio, as well as for tracks on artist radio stations and playlists

The free iHeartRadio app is currently available across Canada on web, iOS, Android, Google Assistant, automobiles, and more.

About Bell Media

Bell Media is Canada’s leading media and entertainment company with a portfolio of assets in premium video, audio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media. This includes Canada’s most-watched television network, CTV; the largest Canadian-owned video streamer, Crave, with a premium add-on to include STARZ; a powerful suite of specialty channels; the most-trusted news brand, CTV News; Canada’s cross-platform sports leaders, TSN and RDS; leading out-of-home advertising network, Astral; Québec’s fast-growing conventional French-language network, Noovo; the country’s leading radio and podcast app, iHeartRadio Canada; and a range of award-winning original productions, brands, and services. As a content leader and partner in Sphere Media, Sphere Abacus, Montréal’s Grande Studios, and Dome Productions, one of North America’s leading production facilities providers, Bell Media is committed to keeping Canadians entertained and informed.

Bell Media also offers best-in-class technology, marketing, and analytics support through Bell Marketing Platform, an omnichannel self-serve platform which includes Bell Audience Manager, Strategic Audience Management (SAM), and Bell Attribution Insights, in addition to advanced advertising solutions, including Live Connected TV and ads on Crave. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. 1 Learn more at BellMedia.ca.

Legendary father-daughter journalist duo joins forces to deliver authentic Latino perspectives on pop culture, society, politics and today’s most pressing issues

Listen to the official trailer now HERE

NEW YORK – September 15, 2025 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Radio Ambulante Studios today announced “The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos,” a new interview podcast coming to My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latino voices and stories, on September 17, 2025. The series will bring together two of the most influential Latino journalists in the U.S. for their first-ever podcast and co-hosted video series.

“The Moment” is a multigenerational conversation between legendary journalist Jorge Ramos and acclaimed author and MSNBC contributor Paola Ramos. Together, this Emmy-award winning father-daughter duo will sit down with politicians, artists, activists, journalists and other top thinkers to tackle the issues of today with raw, unfiltered conversations and a distinctly Latino point of view. Guests this season will include Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani; actor, producer, comedian and activist John Leguizamo; lawyer and executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, Anthony Romero; internet personality, award-winning journalist and podcaster, V Spehar (@UnderTheDeskNews); Chilean-American writer and novelist, Isabel Allende; and more.

“Not only am I going back to the news, but this is an incredible opportunity to work for the first time in English and with my daughter Paola,” said Jorge Ramos. “Few people know that we talk almost every single day over the phone about the news of the day. And now iHeartMedia’s My Cultura and Radio Ambulante Studios are helping to make our intergenerational conversations public, and I’ll always be grateful. With this podcast, we want to be the space where people go whenever they have something important to say about the Latino community.” 

This new series will mark Jorge Ramos’ debut in the podcasting space and return to reporting following his departure from being a television news anchor. Known worldwide for his fearless reporting style, Ramos will bring even more edge, curiosity and unfiltered perspectives into his new format. Alongside her dad, Paola will bring the show a fresh, modern voice informed by her journalism and political background, having served on campaigns for Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama. 

"I'm looking forward to working in this new medium, which will allow us to have the type of in-depth conversations many people are yearning for today,” said Paola Ramos. “Whether it's making sense of the state of politics, talking to artists or exposing new voices, our hope is for ‘The Moment’ to become a thought-provoking, intimate space that fosters understanding and curiosity in the midst of a highly polarized landscape. I can't think of a better team to be doing this with."

The launch of “The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos” will expand the creative partnership between iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network and Radio Ambulante Studios, which announced a multi-show coproduction deal in 2024. Radio Ambulante Studios’ award-winning Spanish language podcast, “Radio Ambulante,” will also return for a new season – its 15th – at the end of September.

"We couldn't be more thrilled to be working with Paola and Jorge, two journalists whose work we've admired for a long time,” said Radio Ambulante Studios’ CEO Carolina Guerrero. “A partnership like this one, which leverages the editorial strength of Radio Ambulante Studios, the expertise of iHeart, and the uncompromising talent of our hosts, will allow us to reach enormous Latino audiences with a take on the news they won't find anywhere else."

“Collaborating with Jorge and Paola on ‘The Moment' is an exciting milestone for the network,” said Leo Gomez, head of iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network. “‘It embodies what we strive to do every day – deliver bold, authentic storytelling that reflects the richness and complexity of Latino life. Together with Radio Ambulante Studios, we’re delivering conversations that will inform, inspire and connect.”

The My Cultura Podcast Network launched May 2021 in collaboration with Enrique Santos, iHeartMedia’s top-rated on-air personality and President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino. Since launch, the network has seen steady listener growth and has become home to more than 60 podcasts including hit series “Chiquis and Chill,” “Princess of South Beach,'' “Wrestling with Freddie,” “Sacred Scandal,” “Radio Ambulante,” “Magical Rewind,” “He Said, Ella Dijo with Eric Winter and Roselyn Sanchez,” “Enrique Santos Podcast,” “You vs You with Lex Borrero” and many more. In tandem with the network’s fourth anniversary this past June, it was announced that Eva Longoria and her studio Hyphenate Media Group joined actor, producer, entrepreneur and activist Wilmer Valderrama as stakeholders of My Cultura. Listeners can find the full catalog of My Cultura podcasts here.

The first episode of “The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos” will premiere September 17, with new episodes released weekly on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Video episodes will also be available on Jorge Ramos’ YouTube Channel.

About Radio Ambulante Studios

Radio Ambulante Studios is a pioneering Spanish-language podcast production company that tells the stories of Latin America and Latino communities around the world. Founded in 2011, its mission is to achieve a greater understanding of these communities through well-told, rigorously reported, and expertly produced audio journalism, offering the audience a nuanced portrait of a complex and vital region. Week after week, with the podcasts Radio Ambulante and El hilo as well as its series feed Central, the goal is to inform, inspire, unsettle, and activate listeners with stories that are enlightening and entertaining. Over the past 14 years, Radio Ambulante Studios has been recognized with dozens of awards, including the Ondas Prize for its trajectory and impact on podcasting and the Gabo Award for innovation, two of the most prestigious honors in the Spanish language. With more than 70 million downloads and a catalogue spanning over 500 episodes, it has become a reference for journalistic excellence, creative storytelling, and vibrant community building around the world.

The new 10-episode documentary podcast series will detail the glamorous but dangerous world of high fashion

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WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Campside Media today announced the launch of “Model Wars,” a high-energy documentary podcast series hosted by journalist and Campside co-founder Vanessa Grigoriadis and executive produced by Rachel Winter with Hollywoodland, and Adam Hoff. Pulling back the curtain on the glamorous but dangerous world of high fashion in the 1980s and 90s, the podcast tells the story of dirty money and ruthless competition – all happening at the same time President Trump started his modeling agency, and Jeffrey Epstein funded an agency in Paris.

At the series’ center is Paul Fisher, a straight-A student from the San Fernando Valley who stumbled into the modeling business after a chance encounter with an alleged mobster. With a million dollars in shady funding and no experience, Fisher set out to challenge the titans of the industry—including the legendary Eileen Ford and playboy agent John Casablancas—only to find himself entangled in a “model war” that changed fashion forever.

Over ten episodes, “Model Wars” follows Fisher’s rise and disastrous fall as he parties his way through the glamorous scene, burns through mountains of cash, and builds a powerful new agency—all while contending with dangerous backers.

WHO: Vanessa Grigoriadis is a co-founder of Campside Media, host of Infamous: Inside America’s Biggest Scandals, Run Bambi Run, New York magazine’s Tabloid, and co-creator of Chameleon and Fallen Angel podcasts. She is a National Magazine Award winner, and a contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine and Vanity Fair.

WHEN + WHERE: The first episode is available now on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms. New episodes will be available on Wednesdays.

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About Campside Media
Campside Media is a podcast company specializing in investigative and narrative audio storytelling, with a slate of critically acclaimed series. The industry-leading company made 16 limited series in 2025.

The Series Will Investigate Reality TV’s Most Iconic—and Infamous—Competition Series and the Cultural Impact of the TV Juggernaut that Defined a Generation

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NEW YORK – September 9, 2025 – iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts, a division of Glass Entertainment Group, today announced the launch of their latest original series, "Curse of: America’s Next Top Model," an unflinching, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic — and problematic — reality shows in television history. Hosted by award-winning producer and storyteller Bridget Armstrong, the series premieres September 16, 2025 on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

For 24 seasons, America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) dominated pop culture — introducing catchphrases like “smize,” generating unforgettable viral moments, and drawing millions of viewers each week. But behind the runway lights and CoverGirl commercials was a darker story: contestants who say they were manipulated, contracts that stripped away their rights, and promises of fame and fortune that rarely materialized. 

In "Curse of: America’s Next Top Model," Armstrong goes beyond the memes to uncover the untold stories from the models, producers, and insiders who lived it. From Tyra Banks’ infamous “We were all rooting for you” explosion, to first-cycle winner Adrianne Curry revealing she never received her promised Revlon contract, to the shocking allegations surrounding All-Stars winner Angelea Preston’s revoked crown, the series exposes what the show delivered to audiences — and what it cost its contestants. 

Featuring never-before-heard interviews, archival audio, and reporting that spans the full history of the ANTM franchise, "Curse of: America’s Next Top Model" is both a nostalgic throwback and a hard-hitting investigation into the hidden costs of reality television’s golden age. 

"The Curse of: America’s Next Top Model" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and premieres September 16, 2025, with new episodes released every Tuesday on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms. 

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About Glass Entertainment Group 

Founded by six-time Emmy award winning journalist and television personality Nancy Glass, Glass Entertainment Group (GEG) is a full-service production company specializing in unscripted television, film production, new media content and podcasting. With over 4,000 hours of programming, the company has worked with leading networks and platforms including: CNN, Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Lifetime, A&E, MTV, Oxygen, HGTV, Nat Geo Wild, WETV, Hallmark, Snapchat, The Food Network, Discovery ID, and History. In the podcast space they work with iHeart podcasts and Wondery, among others. GEG’s robust slate includes Heartland Docs: (Nat Geo WILD), Family Legacy (MTV), Murder in the 21st (A&E), Queen of Stylez (Snapchat), Jefferson (HISTORY), Betrayal (HULU), Christina on the Coast (Discovery+), Christina in the Country (discovery+), Tough Love with Hilary Farr (HGTV), Parents Gone Wild (Lifetime) and many more. The company’s podcast division, Glass Podcasts, is responsible for the juggernaut hit Betrayal, which was adapted as a premium doc-series for Hulu, where it spent seven weeks as the top documentary on the streamer. Many of their podcasts have become series that have aired on Paramount+, Hulu, Netflix and Peacock.  

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WHAT: “Legally Brunette,” a special spinoff of iHeartPodcasts’ hit “Two Ts In A Pod,” has become a breakout success and has officially expanded into a stand-alone weekly series with new episodes dropping regularly. From high-profile trials to celebrity courtroom drama, Emily Simpson and Shane Simpson break down charges, plea deals, appeals and verdicts, explaining the legal twists in ways both the defense and prosecution can understand. This series provides a front-row seat to trials around the world, minus the legal fees and jail time.

WHO: Emily Simpson may bring the receipts on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” but in “Legally Brunette,” she and her attorney husband Shane bring the cold, hard evidence. Backed by their law degrees, the couple picks apart the true crime stories, captivating headlines and fans everywhere. The series is produced and distributed by iHeartPodcasts. 

WHERE: New episodes of “Legally Brunette” release weekly on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Tune in to the premiere episode now available here. 

Follow @legallybrunette_podcast on Instagram for podcast clips and updates.

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A re-watch of the groundbreaking series Desperate Housewives, on the eve of its 21st anniversary, premieres with its debut episode now available here

LOS ANGELES – September 9, 2025 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a brand new podcast titled “Desperately Devoted” hosted by award-winning actress Teri Hatcher, her Desperate Housewives TV daughter Andrea Bowen, and her real-life daughter Emerson Tenney. Together, the trio brings fresh perspectives and personal insights to the iconic Desperate Housewives series, which first premiered nearly 21 years ago and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Tune into the premiere episode now available here. 

Each week, Hatcher, Bowen and Tenney will revisit the groundbreaking storylines, unforgettable characters and cultural moments that turned Desperate Housewives into a global phenomenon. While rewatching the series, the hosts use its themes as a springboard for broader conversations on women’s issues, relationships, parenting, sex, identity, and more. Hatcher and Bowen bring insider insight and firsthand memories from their time on set, while Tenney offers a fresh, modern perspective as she experiences the full series for the first time.

“Desperately Devoted” is both a nostalgic celebration and a bold, contemporary conversation. A love letter to fans, the podcast honors the show’s lasting impact and welcomes a new generation of listeners to Wisteria Lane.

“When I’m out and about, I’m always meeting fans who are rewatching or watching the show for the first time. I even hear from some of them on Instagram,” says Hatcher. “So, I'm thrilled to partner with iHeartRadio on this podcast as a way to create a community for fans and to chat with my two amazing daughters about Wisteria Lane and all the life themes it inspires us to consider."

Bowen says, “Growing up on Desperate Housewives was a very unique and special experience and getting to revisit the show now as a 35-year-old mom-to-be will be sure to provide new perspectives, old memories and lots of interesting conversations along the way! I am so excited to be taking this walk down Wisteria Memory Lane alongside Teri and Emerson; two women whom I absolutely adore, admire and learn from every week as we hop into our podcasting studio.”

“As an avid podcast listener and a screenwriter, I leapt at the idea of creating the ‘Desperately Devoted’ podcast with my mom and Andrea,” adds Tenney. “It’s the combination of two things I love – the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive space for podcast listeners, and the chance for me to watch an iconic piece of TV history in full for the first time! As a storyteller, I am so excited to dive into the rich, nuanced world of Desperate Housewives and explore how it relates to culture and identity today.”

The series is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram for podcast clips and updates.

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About Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher’s acting career has spanned movies, television and stage.  She is known around the world for her starring roles in Lois & Clark and Desperate Housewives, for which she won a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy. Her feature film credits include The Big Picture, Soapdish, Spy Kids, Tomorrow Never Dies and the Oscar-nominated animated film, Coraline.  Her first book, a funny and inspiring look at a woman finding balance between family, career and self, entitled “Burnt Toast and Other Philosophies of Life,” was a New York Times Bestseller in 2006.  

About Andrea Bowen

Andrea Bowen has spent the last 28+ years performing on both stage and screen.  Best known for her role as Julie Mayer on Desperate Housewives, Andrea’s career began much earlier on Broadway, where she made history as the youngest actress to play Cosette during Les Miserables’s 16 year run, going on to originate roles in two more Broadway musicals before moving to Los Angeles, where she continues to thrive in television, film, voiceover and theatre.

About Emerson Tenney

Emerson Tenney is a Los Angeles-based writer and director crafting bold, character-driven stories in animation and live action. A Brown University graduate, Emerson creates work that blends empathy, comedy, and a sharp literary voice.  Her directorial debut, Vibrantea, won Best Animated Short Film at the BAFTA-qualifying 2025 Manchester International Film Festival, marking her arrival as a fresh voice in animation. Emerson is currently writing an animated feature with a critically acclaimed director.

TikTok has announced the 12 finalists of Next Up: LIVE Music, TikTok’s new LIVE singing competition in partnership with iHeartRadio. On September 26, they’ll take the stage at the iHeartRadio Los Angeles Theater performing live for fans and industry experts as they compete — with one winner ultimately crowned the first-ever Next Up: LIVE Music champion at the grand finale.

Since July, thousands of voices across the country have shared their talent on TikTok, turning music discovery into a truly interactive, community-driven journey. Fans cheered for contestants from the virtual front row, teaming up with our semi-finalist judges, Justina Valentine (Wild 'N Out host) and EJ (iHeartRadio Los Angeles 102.7 KIIS FM host), to determine who would advance.

"Seeing the incredible Fan Club and community support these finalists have built through TikTok LIVE is truly inspiring. Together with iHeartRadio, we're excited to elevate their creativity and talent while transforming discovery into a shared, real-time experience on stage," said Shen Gao, Head of LIVE Operations, Americas at TikTok.

“TikTok is such a powerful platform for discovery, and iHeartRadio is where those songs reach the masses and truly become hits,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartRadio. “We’re excited to give these 12 finalists that opportunity! My fellow judges and I will have our work cut out for us to determine a winner.”

Meet our Next up: LIVE Music finalists:

1. @cesiamachadoofficial (Sarasota, FL): Cesia Machado is a Cuban-born singer, songwriter, and pianist. On TikTok LIVE, she draws thousands of viewers with heartfelt performances, live requests, and interactive energy.
2. @damoyee (Dallas, TX): DAMOYEE is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer from Dallas. She creates original music across genres and shares her self-composed, self-produced process online.
3. @dueceflame (Los Angeles, CA): Duece Flame is a Houston-born artist known for freestyle sessions on TikTok, where he turns fan suggestions into spontaneous verses. His performances showcase creativity, energy, and inspiration.
4. @iammichaelanderson (Los Angeles, CA): Michael Anderson is a singer-songwriter who blends soulful R&B with modern pop vocals to create a unique musical atmosphere. Through his LIVE performances, he has built a vibrant community of fans while spotlighting his original music.
5. @jademillion (Nashville, TN): Jade Million is an independent artist building a career on her own terms. Her music balances vulnerability and confidence, while her brand expands into fashion and fearless self-expression.
6. @kerenmachadoofficial (Sarasota, FL): Keren Machado is a Cuban-born singer-songwriter. On TikTok LIVE, she shares her music daily with a global audience and hopes to reach even wider listeners.
7. @kiralise (Los Angeles, CA): Kira Lise is a singer-songwriter from Orange County who rose to fame on TikTok LIVE. Emerging from folk roots into indie rock, she’s cultivated a worldwide audience, has signed to her first record label, and continues to make music true to her real life experiences.
8. @kozarkane (Delray Beach, FL): Kozarkane is a freestyle rapper and singer known for sharp lyrics and electrifying performances. He blends freestyle skill with melodic hooks for a raw, authentic sound.
9. @samanthasingsit (Bellville, OH): Samantha Davis is an alternative pop artist from Ohio whose music blends storytelling with modern sounds. Her raw honesty and energetic performances connect small-town roots to a wide audience.
10. @sammyarriaga (Nashville, TN): Sammy Arriaga is a Cuban American artist blending country and Latin music. With over 2M followers, he’s known for his authentic storytelling and is now signed to Dead Rose Records with Walk Off Entertainment.
11. @thecyrilia (Amarillo, TX): The Cyrilia is a versatile Caribbean artist bringing more than 20 genres to life. Through her music and stage presence, she inspires healing and hope for those overcoming adversity.
12. @themariahfaith (Nashville, TN): Mariah Faith is a country artist blending country, blues, and rock. Raised in Conway, SC, she gained national attention as a Top 20 finalist on American Idol Season 21.

Now, after weeks of auditions and show-stopping performances, the stage is set for our finalists to shine, highlighting the talent, creativity, and connection to the TikTok community that has carried them this far. Joining semi-finalist judge Justina Valentine will be Jon Dretto (lead guitarist for Chaka Khan), Tom Poleman (Chief Programming Officer at iHeartRadio), and Beata Murphy (Program Director of iHeartRadio Los Angeles' 102.7 KIIS FM) — all helping decide who takes home the win.

Tune in LIVE to @TikTok or @TikTokLive_US at 7:00pm PT/10:00pm ET on September 26 to catch the finale and witness the next star rise!

Fall Offering Centers on Quality Longform Storytelling—From Business and Politics to True Crime

iHeartMedia And Pushkin Industries Renew Exclusive Ad Sales and Distribution Partnership with More Co-Productions to Come

NEW YORK – September 3, 2025 – Pushkin Industries (pushkin.fm) announced today its fall 2025 programming slate, featuring an extensive lineup of new originals and the return of multiple fan-favorite series. Additionally, Pushkin Industries and iHeartMedia today announced the extension of their highly successful podcast partnership.

The upcoming launches will deliver the premium and in-depth storytelling for which Pushkin Industries is known, including a new limited series from Malcolm Gladwell’s award-winning “Revisionist History” that examines the cascading failures of capital punishment in America through the lens of an infamous Alabama case; the return of Jonathan Goldstein’s “Heavyweight,” which recently joined Puskin’s ranks; a new true crime series “The Chinatown Sting”; and Leon Neyfakh’s “Fiasco” (one of TIME’s 100 Best Podcasts of All Time) returns to tackle Benghazi.

Also coming October 14, Pushkin will re-release Michael Lewis’s best-selling book “The Big Short” as an audiobook, narrated by the author for the first time. In addition, Lewis is set to host a companion series on his popular podcast “Against the Rules,” also launching October 14, exploring how the events detailed in the book led to what we see happening in U.S. politics more than a decade later. The audiobook and podcast release comes as the lauded film adaptation starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt celebrates its 10th anniversary. “The Big Short” famously explores the causes of the 2008 financial crash and those that realized it was happening well before the rest of the world.

“This new slate of podcasts showcases the passion we have at Pushkin for the power of creative and premium audio storytelling,” said Pushkin CEO Gretta Cohn. “We are excited by what our dynamic roster of storytellers will bring to audiences as we continue building the future of audio — one story at a time.”

The announcement of the new slate of series comes as Pushkin renews its successful partnership with iHeartMedia. Originally announced in November 2020, the renewed deal will see iHeart continuing to serve as the exclusive sales and distribution partner for Pushkin Industries’ full catalog of award-winning premium podcasts including the shows announced in the Fall 2025 slate. Pushkin and iHeartMedia will also co-produce new projects as part of the partnership with additional shows to be announced.

“Five years ago we were thrilled to partner with Malcom Gladwell and the team at Pushkin Industries, knowing that our platforms coming together would lead to innovation in a still-emerging field,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “We’re so proud of what we’ve built together and as podcast listening continues to explode, we’re delighted to extend our partnership and create even more fantastic shows together.”

Further details on the Pushkin Industries Fall 2025 slate: 

• “Fiasco: Benghazi” (Six-episode season premiering September 8) 

Host Leon Neyfakh (“Slow Burn”) transports listeners into the day-to-day reality of our country’s most pivotal historical events, bringing to life the forgotten twists and turns of the past while shedding light on the present. In the new season, Neyfakh takes a hard look at the 2012 attack on the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya and the ramifications it had on everything from social media to world politics. 

• “The Chinatown Sting” (Six-episode limited series premiering September 16)

In the late 1980s, a group of women connected through the mahjong parlors in Manhattan’s Chinatown were caught in a massive undercover drug bust. But this bust was just the beginning of an even bigger case. Host Lidia Jean Kott and co-reporter Shuyu Wang interview sources who’ve never spoken on record before—including witnesses, defendants, and federal prosecutors—to reconstruct a case that still has repercussions today.

• “Heavyweight” (10-episode weekly season premiering September 18) 

Maybe you’ve laid awake and imagined how it could have been, how it might yet be, but the moment to act was never right. Well, the moment is here and the podcast making it happen is “Heavyweight.” Join Jonathan Goldstein for road trips, thorny reunions, and difficult conversations as he backpedals his way into the past like a therapist with a time machine.

• “Revisionist History: The Alabama Murders”(New seven-episode series premiering October 2) 

Malcolm Gladwell’s award-winning “Revisionist History” takes a deep dive into the story of Charles Sennett, an Alabama Church of Christ minister who was having an affair with a parishioner and, rather than facing the shame of divorcing his wife Elizabeth, hired three men to kill her. This decision would lead to unexpected consequences that would trickle down for decades, including the botched execution of one of the hitmen. At its core, it’s a story about the cascade of moral failures, performative justice, and why systems set up to relieve suffering so often make suffering worse.

• “Against the Rules” (Weekly companion series tied to the new audiobook edition of “The Big Short” narrated by Michael Lewis premiering October 14) 

Michael Lewis revisits his bestselling book that was adapted into an Oscar-winning film to discuss the effects of the 2008 financial crisis that we’re still seeing play out today.

Pushkin Industries’ fall 2025 programming will also bring new episodes from their library of shows, which includes: 

• The Happiness Lab
• Cautionary Tales
• Broken Record
• A Slight Change of Plans
• Risky Business (Co-production with iHeartPodcasts)
• What's Your Problem? (Co-production with iHeartPodcasts)

Listeners can find the full catalog of Pushkin's podcasts on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.