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NEW YORK, N.Y. – March 21, 2025 – iHeartMedia recently highlighted new music and artists alike with special programming, including World Premiere debuts, live events and more. 

This month, iHeartMedia World Premiered new music, including Morgan Wallen’s “Just In Case” and “I'm A Little Crazy” on March 21 across all iHeartCountry stations; Eric Church’s “Hands of Time” on March 20 across all iHeartCountry stations; and Lizzo’s “Still Bad” on March 14 across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations. 

Additionally, iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations celebrated Lady Gaga’s seventh studio album “MAYHEM” with special programming leading up to the album’s release on March 7. Starting on Thursday, March 5, CHR stations aired a 10-minute custom “Lady Gaga Mini Mix” throughout the day. Upon release at midnight on Friday, all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations across the country broadcast the album in its entirety, interlacing the music with exclusive audio from Gaga sharing stories about each song. CHR stations continued the celebration throughout Friday, March 7, showcasing tracks from the new album every hour.

On March 17, The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrated all things music from the last year and the summer ahead with host LL COOL J and performances by Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, Nelly, Tori Kelly and more. The event aired LIVE on FOX and is available to stream on HULU. The show also featured special appearances by Becky G, Billy Idol, FEID, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Joel McHale, Kekoa Kekumano, Kelsea Ballerini, Nikki Glaser, Offset, Robin Thicke, Scott Caan, Sexyy Red, Victoria Monét and more.

For the latest news, music fans can follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and visit iHeartRadio.com.

Join Host Nyla Symone every week as dives into the heart of music, culture, and the stories shaping today’s world

Binge new and previous episodes now HERE

WHAT: Today, iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced that  “We Need To Talk,” a thought-provoking podcast hosted by media personality and New York Power 105.1 DJ Nyla Symone, has joined The Black Effect Podcast Network. New episodes will launch every Monday and fans can binge previous seasons and episodes now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

Each week, “We Need To Talk” will dive into the heart of music, culture and the stories shaping today’s world. Host Nyla Symone, known for her unique ability to blend insightful dialogue with an unfiltered vibe, will explore everything from the meaning behind song lyrics to uncovering the journeys of rising artists and industry movers.

In the latest episode “The Heart of Wonderlove,” Nyla sits down for candid conversation with rising artist Chase Shakur about his new album 'WONDERLOVE.' Nyla and Chase discuss his creative collaborations and heartfelt moments that enrich both his art and personal relationships. 

WHO: Nyla Symone is a dynamic DJ and force in the music and entertainment industry, celebrated for her ability to bridge culture, music, and community. Working alongside icons including Angie Martinez and DJ Clue, Nyla honed her craft in radio, storytelling, and music curation. In addition to hosting her own weekly radio shows on Power 105.1 and SiriusXM, Nyla has graced TV screens on Revolt TV and The Breakfast Club’s digital platforms, further solidifying her role as a cultural curator. Known for her fresh perspective and deep love for music, Nyla Symone continues to shape the future of entertainment with her vibrant personality and unwavering dedication to the culture.

WHEN: New episodes of “We Need To Talk” will be available every Monday. 

WHERE: Listen to “We Need To Talk” on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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In celebration of the launch, Rick Dees will join his former co-host Ellen K as a guest on The Ellen K Show on iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ KOST 103.5 on March 21

NEW YORK- March 20, 2025- iHeartMedia announced today announced the launch of two new iHeartRadio Original Streaming Stations in partnership with Rick Dees Entertainment- Rick Dees Weekly Top 40  and Classic Rick Dees Top 40. To celebrate this launch, Rick Dees will join his former co-host Ellen K, as a guest on The Ellen K Show on iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ KOST 103.5 on Friday, March 21.

Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 plays the current Weekly Top 40 show hosted by Rick Dees weekly. Classic Rick Dees Top 40 goes back in the archives to feature complete countdowns from the original shows that aired back in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, many of which haven’t be heard in years.

“I’m excited to have these stations online for even more listeners to enjoy,” said Rick Dees. “I’m especially looking forward to the launch of the Top 40 archives station that is sure to bring a sense of nostalgia to listeners.”

Fans can tune in to The Ellen K Show on KOST 103.5 for this exclusive interview on Friday, March 21, 2025 and listen to the new streaming channels anytime at iHeartRadio.com.

Listen to the official trailer here, with the premiere episode debuting on March 24, 2025

LOS ANGELES – March 17, 2025 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced “Casual Chaos with Gia Giudice.” Gia Giudice grew up in the public eye, making regular appearances on The Real Housewives of New Jersey since its debut. Beyond reality TV, she has built a name for herself, gaining a significant fan following by sharing her insights and experiences in life, fashion, and family. Tune into the premiere on Monday, March 24, 2025, with new episodes dropping weekly. Listen to the official trailer now available here.

Gia’s new podcast will offer fans an unfiltered, unedited, and unapologetic look at her life. The podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of her life, revealing moments that weren’t captured on camera and secrets never shared before. Gia plans to cover topics such as love, wellness, and the truth behind the headlines, and she’s coming in complete with receipts. Gia promises candid conversations with some of the biggest names in pop culture for casually chaotic discussions fans won’t find anywhere else. 

"Casual Chaos with Gia Giudice” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.  

Follow @_giagiudice and @casualchaoswithgia on Instagram and @casualchaospod on TikTok for episode clips and updates.

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LOS ANGELES – March 17, 2025 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced “Pursuit of Sassiness with Michelle Saniei.” Known for her role on Bravo’s reality series “The Valley,” Michelle returns for season two next month, but for now, she’s giving fans a deeper look at who she really is beyond the headlines and TV fame. Her new podcast premieres today, with new episodes dropping weekly. Listen now here.

Viewers met Michelle during one of the most challenging chapters of her life, but there’s much more to her journey. From being raised by immigrant parents, paying her way through college while working at Hooters and building a real estate empire, to navigating marriage and motherhood during the pandemic, and then a highly publicized divorce, Michelle is sharing it all. With a fresh perspective and a new name, she’s on a mission to reclaim her happiness and, most importantly, her sassiness. “Pursuit of Sassiness with Michelle Saniei” promises an unfiltered look at the moments that shaped her to be who she is today.

"Pursuit of Sassiness with Michelle Saniei” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.  

Follow @michelle.saniei and @pursuitofsassinesspod on Instagram for episode clips and updates.

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The awards show featured performances by Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, Nelly and Tori Kelly 

NEW YORK - March 18, 2025- The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards gathered some of the most iconic artists on Monday, March 17 to celebrate all things music from the last year and the summer ahead. Hosted by LL COOL J, the event took place at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, aired LIVE on FOX and is available to stream on HULU. The event also broadcasted live on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. The awards show featured performances by Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, Nelly, Tori Kelly and more.

iHeartRadio Music Awards to feature special appearances by Becky G, Billy Idol, Feid, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Joel McHale, Kekoa Kekumano, Kelsea Ballerini, Nikki Glaser, Offset, Robin Thicke, Scott Caan, Sexyy Red, Victoria Monét and more. 

The 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrated the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2024, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2025. The show featured award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise guests and collaborations and will showcase the stories of the winning artists’ road to #1. 

Additionally, 13-time Grammy Award, Academy Award and Golden Globe Award winning artist Lady Gaga was honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award, Mariah Carey, the elusive chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time, was honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award and Nelly received the 2025 iHeartRadio Landmark Award. Additionally, Gracie Abrams also received the 2025 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award. 

To celebrate iHeartRadio’s “Tour of the Century Award” honoring Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, which launched two years ago to the day of this year’s telecast, an exclusive performance from that opening night show of The Eras’s Tour premiered during the Awards telecast.

Additional highlights included:

• Billie Eilish and FINNEAS opened the show with a powerful performance of “Wildflower” as they spun around on stage lit by the crowd.
• LL COOL J took the stage to salute heroic Los Angeles firefighters who kept the city safe during the recent fires.
• Green Day won Alternative Artist of the Year, presented by Joel McHale and Billy Idol. 
• Nelly was celebrated for the 25th anniversary of his “Country Grammar” album and treated fans to a performance full of career-spanning hits, including “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” “Air Force Ones,” “E.I.” and “Hot In Herre,” after his wife and R&B legend Ashanti surprised him with a sweet introduction. The two then shared a kiss onstage as Ashanti handed Nelly his 2025 iHeartRadio Landmark Award.
• Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Robin Thicke presented SZA with R&B Artist of the Year.
• Doechii presented Lady Gaga with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award after a package celebrating her groundbreaking career, with Gaga promising in her speech that she’s not done innovating yet and honoring her two Italian-American grandmothers: “Those women, my ancestors, they’re the greatest innovators that I’ve ever known.”
• Billie Eilish talked about her long-standing friendship with Gracie Abrams, who performed a passionate rendition of “That's So True” before accepting the iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award.
• Mariah Carey was honored with the iHeartRadio Icon Award after Muni Long and Tori Kelly covered some of her biggest songs, with Muni singing “We Belong Together” and Tori performing “Always Be My Baby.” Mariah sang along from her seat for both performances before accepting the award from LL COOL J.
• Victoria Monét and FEID introduced Hip Hop Artist of the Year GloRilla, who performed “NEVER FIND” and “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” before accepting her award. 
• Sabrina Carpenter accepted the iHeartRadio Music Award for Pop Song of the Year and Pop Artist of the Year via video from her Short n’ Sweet Tour.
• Kelsea Ballerini introduced her “hometown hero” Kenny Chesney, who performed a special rendition of his hit “Get Along.”
• SZA presented Billie Eilish and FINNEAS with the Album of the Year Award for Billie’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft.”
• Taylor Swift accepted the Tour of the Century Award via video, and treated fans to an exclusive performance of “Mirrorball” from the first night of The Eras Tour.
• Becky G and Offset introduced Bad Bunny who filled the stage with 60 dancers for an energetic performance of “EoO” from his newest album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.”
• Benson Boone won Song of the Year for his massive hit “Beautiful Things” and thanked his fans and everyone who has believed in him.

Category winners are: 

Artist of the Year:

• Taylor Swift

Song of the Year:             

• “Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone 

Album of the Year:

• "Hit Me Hard and Soft"- Billie Eilish

Pop Song of the Year:

• “Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter

Pop Artist of the Year:

• Sabrina Carpenter

Pop Album of the Year:

• “The Tortured Poets Department” - Taylor Swift

Best Collaboration:

• “Die With A Smile”- Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars 

Best New Artist (Pop):

• Teddy Swims

Country Song of the Year:

• “I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

Country Artist of the Year:

• Jelly Roll

Best New Artist (Country):

• Shaboozey

Country Album of the Year:

• “F-1 Trillion” - Post Malone

Hip-Hop Song of the Year:

• “Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:

• GloRilla

Hip-Hop Album of the Year:

• “We Don't Trust You” - Future & Metro Boomin

Best New Artist (Hip-Hop):

• BossMan Dlow

R&B Song of the Year:

• “Made For Me”- Muni Long 

R&B Artist of the Year:

• SZA  

Best New Artist (R&B):

• 4Batz 

Best World Music Artist

• Tyla

Alternative Song of the Year:

• “Too Sweet”- Hozier 

Alternative Artist of the Year:

• Green Day

Alternative Album of the Year:

• “Clancy” - twenty one pilots

Best New Artist (Alt and Rock):

• Fontaines D.C.

Rock Song of the Year:

• “A Symptom of Being Human” - Shinedown 

Rock Artist of the Year:

• Shinedown

Rock Album of the Year:

• “From Zero” - Linkin Park

Dance Song of the Year:

• “360” - Charli xcx 

Dance Artist of the Year:

• David Guetta 

Dance Album of the Year:

• “Brat” - Charli xcx

Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year:

• “PERRO NEGRO”- Bad Bunny featuring FEID 

Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year:

• FEID

Latin Pop/ Urban Album of the Year:

• “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” - Shakira

Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban):

• Kapo 

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

• “Alch Si” - Grupo Frontera and Carin León

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:

• Peso Pluma 

Best New Artist (Regional Mexican):

• Xavi 

Regional Mexican Album of the Year:

• “ÉXODO” - Peso Pluma

K-Pop Artist of the Year:

• ATEEZ 

K-Pop Song of the Year:

• “Who” - Jimin

K-Pop Album of the Year:

• “ATE” - Stray Kids

Best New Artist (K-pop):

• ILLIT

Producer of the Year:

• Julian Bunetta

Songwriter of the Year:

• Amy Allen

Label of the Year:

• Republic Records

(New for 2025) Favorite Soundtrack: *Socially Voted Category 

• Wicked

(New for 2025) Favorite Broadway Debut: *Socially Voted Category 

• Rachel Zegler – “Romeo + Juliet”

(New for 2025) Favorite K-Pop Dance Challenge: *Socially Voted Category 

• “GGUM”- Yeonjun (TXT) 

(New for 2025) Favorite Surprise Guest: *Socially Voted Category 

• Taylor Swift bringing out Travis Kelce 

(New for 2025) Favorite Tour Tradition *Socially Voted Category 

• Taylor Swift - Surprise songs 

Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category 

• “Fortnight” - Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category 

• “Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category 

• Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour 

Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category 

• Alfredo Flores (Sabrina Carpenter)

Favorite On Screen: *Socially Voted Category 

• “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version)” (Taylor Swift)

For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.

Proud partners of this year’s event across iHeart platforms include David’s Bridal, e.l.f. Beauty and Jeep.

Executive producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia. For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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The five-part series will blend history, education and personal stories to highlight Altadena’s legacy and the fight to rebuild their community after the devastating impact of this year’s California Wildfires

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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK – March 10, 2025 – BIN: Black Information Network and iHeartMedia announced today “To Altadena, With Love” a new five-part podcast series focused on the devastating impact of the Eaton fires on the historic Black middle-class community of Altadena. This groundbreaking series will explore the significance of Altadena, its legacy and the personal stories of survivors and community members who lived through one of the region’s most destructive natural disasters. The first episode will be available on  March 19 with new episodes available on Wednesdays. 

Hosted by BIN: Black Information Network journalist Mimi Brown, “To Altadena, With Love” will blend history, education, and firsthand survivor accounts to offer listeners an in-depth perspective on the fires. The podcast will showcase how the fire devastated homes and families while also highlighting the courage and determination of Altadena’s residents as they fight to rebuild their community, not just structures, but a spirit of survival against all odds. 

“We are honored to share the stories of the people of Altadena – stories of strength, loss and the incredible resilience that shapes the community,” said Tony Coles, President, BIN: Black Information Network. “This series is a chance to not only educate listeners about the impact of the wildfires, but to celebrate the history and spirit of Altadena as it rises from the ashes.” 

In episode one “The Fire That Changed Everything,” Brown will recount her experience evacuating during the fire and learning about its devastating impact on the community of Altadena. Listeners will also hear heartbreaking stories from survivors Edgar Johnson, A longtime resident who tried to fight the fire with a garden hose before realizing he had to flee and 81-year-old Willie Johnson, who discovered the body of his neighbor who stayed behind to defend his home and tragically didn’t survive.

"Most people only learned about Altadena after the fire, but its history was rich long before the flames,” said Brown. “This podcast isn’t just about what was lost—it’s about what must be remembered. Because even after the news cycle moves on, this community’s story will still matter." 

“To Altadena, With Love” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About Mimi Brown

Mimi Brown is an Emmy-nominated journalist, host, and TV personality dedicated to amplifying untold stories. With a passion for storytelling that blends history, culture, and community, she brings depth and heart to every project she touches. Her work spans television, radio, and digital media, making an impact across multiple platforms.

About BIN: Black Information Network

BIN: Black Information Network is the first and only 24/7 national and local all-news audio service dedicated to objective, trusted, fact-based news coverage with a Black voice and perspective. BIN is enabled by the resources, assets and financial support of iHeartMedia and the support of its Founding Partners: Bank of America, CVS Health, GEICO. BIN is focused on service to the Black community to help foster communication, accountability, and deeper understanding.

The series, hosted by Bloomberg’s Olivia Carville and Margi Murphy, follows a group of young women battling AI-fueled fake porn

The six-episode limited series debuts March 21, listen to the official trailer HERE

NEW YORK – March 14, 2025 – Bloomberg News, Kaleidoscope, and iHeartPodcasts announced the launch of 'Levittown,' a new six-part podcast series investigating the rise of deepfake pornography online, debuting on March 21. Listen to the official audio trailer now, HERE.

'Levittown,' hosted by Bloomberg News reporters Olivia Carville and Margi Murphy, takes listeners to a New York suburb as dozens of young women discover that innocent pictures they shared with high-school classmates on social media have been manipulated into pornography and posted online.  After being told by police and others there's nothing much that can be done, they set out to catch whoever did this and unwittingly join forces with a global band of investigators and hackers to combat the AI-fueled rise of deepfakes.

Building on reporting for their Bloomberg Businessweek cover story, Carville and Murphy range from the suburbs of New York to New Zealand, hearing from victims of deepfake porn, investigators who are seeking a legal foothold to stop it, and the online vigilantes who have stepped in to try to shut down the websites.

The first episode will debut March 21 with subsequent episodes available on March 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30. The podcast will also be featured on Bloomberg’s flagship ‘Big Take Podcast,’ which takes listeners through the best business, finance and economic stories from across the Bloomberg newsroom. ‘Levittown’ is a co-production of Bloomberg News, Kaleidoscope and iHeartPodcasts.

Bloomberg produces over 30 podcasts, offering smart analysis, timely insights, and compelling storytelling across business, finance, economics, politics, technology, healthcare, sports, and more. Bloomberg podcasts are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and can be found on Bloomberg.com, the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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New Year’s Eve. Levittown, New York. Word travels swiftly as one young woman tells the next: “You’re on the website.” Dozens of recent high-school graduates are finding out that their photos have been scraped from their social media accounts, manipulated and posted to a porn website. Who would have done this? And can the women get the images taken down? Told there isn’t much the police or anyone else can do, they set out to catch whoever did this.  Along the way, they get some help from a global band of investigators and hackers who could take risks that police and prosecutors sometimes couldn't. “Levittown” is a real-life horror story for the AI generation. In this six-part series from Bloomberg, Kaleidoscope and iHeartPodcasts, reporters Olivia Carville and Margi Murphy take listeners from quiet suburbs of New York to as far as New Zealand and into the darkest corners of the Internet. Where tech moves faster than the law, and it’s up to everyday people to hold back a rising tide of explicit deepfakes.

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Gracie Abrams to receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award

Hosted by LL COOL J, the event features previously announced performances by Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, Nelly, Tori Kelly and more

NEW YORK- March 14, 2025- iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards to feature special appearances by Becky G, Billy Idol, Feid, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Joel McHale, Kekoa Kekumano, Kelsea Ballerini, Nikki Glaser, Offset, Robin Thicke, Scott Caan, Sexyy Red, Victoria Monét and more. Additionally, Gracie Abrams will also receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award. The event will air LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, March 17 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX and will broadcast live on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. Hosted by LL COOL J, the event will feature performances by Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, Nelly, Tori Kelly and more.

Gracie Abrams will be honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award, celebrating her achievements to date and continued trajectory. Over the last few years, Gracie’s songwriting and performances have resonated with millions, with her music captivating audiences around the world. She’s stayed true to herself, continuing to pen deeply vulnerable songs, while performing on some of the biggest stages in the world, most recently joining Taylor Swift |The Eras Tour. Beyond music, Gracie advocates for women’s rights, and encourages political awareness especially with the Gen Z audience. The award recognizes Gracie’s journey, incredible talent and unique connection with her fans.

The 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2024, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2025. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise guests and collaborations and will showcase the stories of the winning artists’ road to #1. 

Additionally, 13-time Grammy Award, Academy Award and Golden Globe Award winning artist Lady Gaga will be honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award, Mariah Carey, the elusive chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time, will be honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award and Nelly will receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Landmark Award.

To celebrate iHeartRadio’s “Tour of the Century Award” honoring Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, which launched two years ago to the day of this year’s telecast, an exclusive performance from that opening night show of The Eras’s Tour will premiere during the Awards telecast.

Artists receiving several nominations include, aespa, Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doja Cat, ENHYPEN, FEID, Future, GloRilla, Green Day, Hozier, ILLIT, Jelly Roll, Jimin, Karol G, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Linkin Park, Megan Thee Stallion, Metro Boomin, Morgan Wallen, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, SZA, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, Teddy Swims, Tyla, Usher and Xavi. 

Proud partners of this year’s event across iHeart platforms include David’s Bridal and e.l.f. Beauty.

Executive producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia. For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice. 

The Signal Award-Winning Podcast from iHeartPodcasts and FilmNation Entertainment Debuts First Episode of Season 3 “SNAFU: Formula 6” Today

Listen to Episode 1 HERE

New York, NY - March 12, 2025 – FilmNation Entertainment and iHeartPodcasts announced today that SNAFU with Ed Helms, the award-winning podcast about history’s greatest screwups, has been greenlit for Season 4. The new season will include a video component in which Host and Executive Producer Ed Helms (The Office, The Hangover) invites some of his favorite celebrity guests on to hear a new, shorter SNAFU in each episode. Season 4 is currently in production for 35 weekly episodes and will launch Summer 2025. SNAFU is a production of iHeartPodcasts, FilmNation Entertainment, and Pacific Electric Picture Co., in association with Gilded Audio. 

The first episode of Season 3 of SNAFU was released today, March 12, 2025. Season 3: “Formula 6” tells the story of Prohibition you haven’t heard before, as it follows an unlikely pair of sleuths trying to uncover what was behind a mass wave of deadly poisonings during the 1920s. This season investigates how gun-slinging Prohibition agents, Washington politicians, and a raging culture war led to so many people dying when they imbibed. Special guests in Season 3 include Terence Winter (creator of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire) and Josh Graham Lynn (CEO and Cofounder of the grassroots organization RepresentUs). Season 3: “Formula 6” is releasing episodes weekly on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard; listen to the trailer HERE. 

“Prohibition was obviously a colossal SNAFU, but it turns out enforcing it was way darker than I had ever imagined. Forget flappers and jazz, this season we go deep into our own government’s bizarre choices and their very grim consequences,” says SNAFU Host and Executive Producer Ed Helms. “So, if you thought the worst thing about Prohibition was a bad hangover in the drunk tank, buckle up, because the feds had a much deadlier plan in mind. And it’s wild.”

The third season is produced by Alyssa Martino and Tory Smith for FilmNation, and produced and written by Carl Nellis, Albert Chen, Nevin Kallepalli, and Stephen Wood for Gilded Audio. Executive producers for the third season are Helms and Mike Falbo for Pacific Electric Picture Co, Milan Popelka, Whitney Donaldson for Gilded Audio, and Dylan Fagan for iHeartPodcasts.

In addition to the exciting news about Season 3 and 4, Helms also has a new book SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups, which is set to hit shelves on April 29, 2025 from Grand Central Publishing. The project elaborates on some of the craziest SNAFUs since World War II – from planting nukes on the moon to training pigeon spies to selling radioactive toys to children – with Ed bringing his trademark warmth and comedy to the role of “unofficial history teacher.”

“We’re thrilled to expand ‘the SNAFUniverse.’ We are so grateful to take the kind of sophisticated yet commercial storytelling our two companies already love producing across film and TV and bring them to new formats through the SNAFU Media partnership – whether it’s audio, video, print, or beyond,” said Alyssa Martino, SVP of Podcasting at FilmNation and Mike Falbo, partner at Pacific Electric Picture Co. in a joint statement. 

iHeartPodcasts is the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and FilmNation’s podcasting division has become a hub for top-notch non-fiction storytelling. iHeartPodcasts and FilmNation collaborated on the past two seasons of SNAFU which won the 2024 Signal Awards for Best Writing and Best Host in the category Limited Series and Specials. They’re also behind the new original podcast Greatest Escapes with Arturo Castro, which is currently in release. 

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About FilmNation Entertainment

FilmNation Entertainment is a leading independent entertainment company that produces, finances, and distributes award-winning films, television series, podcasts, and theater productions that combine strong creative voices and global appeal. Recent FilmNation productions include Sean Baker’s Academy Award-Winning Anora, starring Mikey Madison, which won five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actress; Edward Berger’s Academy Award-Winning Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini; and Pablo Larraín’s Academy Award-Nominated Maria starring Angelina Jolie. The company also produced award-winning box office hits that include Promising Young Woman, Arrival, and The Big Sick. FilmNation is the home of Infrared, a new film production label focused on mainstream genre films with franchise potential. Infrared’s first production, Novocaine starring Jack Quaid, will be in theaters March 2025. 

Since its founding in 2008, the company has expanded beyond its film roots. FilmNation launched its television division with I Know This Much is True for HBO, for which Mark Ruffalo earned the 2020 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Recent releases include Small Town, Big Story for Sky. With teams in both Los Angeles and London, FilmNation’s television division is currently developing multiple new projects with global appeal.

FilmNation’s podcasting division is the home of non-fiction storytelling for the company, featuring character-driven storytelling and original voices uniquely suited to the medium. Popular podcasts include the Signal Award-Winning SNAFU with Ed Helms. The new podcast-inspired book SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups will hit shelves April 2025.  

FilmNation’s theater investments include 2024 Best Play Tony-Winner Stereophonic. Additional theater credits include the Tony Award-Winning productions Prima Facie, The Sound Inside, and The Band’s Visit. 

About Pacific Electric Picture Co.

Founded by Ed Helms and Mike Falbo in 2012, Pacific Electric Picture Co. is a production company with a first look deal at Universal Television. On the television side, Pacific Electric produced two seasons of the hit show RUTHERFORD FALLS, created by Helms, Sierra Teller Ornelas, and Mike Schur for Peacock &amp; UTV. Also for Peacock, they previously released TRUE STORY WITH ED & RANDALL, co-hosted by Helms and Randall Park, to rave reviews. Before that, they produced the critically acclaimed sketch show AUNTY DONNA’S BIG OL’ HOUSE OF FUN for Netflix in 2020. In 2018, Pacific Electric won a WGA Award for their Comedy Central special THE FAKE NEWS WITH TED NELMS, a subversive, a-political news show satire, hosted by a guy who kind of looks like Ed Helms. 

On the feature side, they produced COFFEE AND KAREEM for Netflix in 2020, directed by Michael Dowse and starring Ed Helms, Taraji P Henson, Betty Gilpin, and David Alan Grier, and CORPORATE ANIMALS written by Sam Bain and directed by Patrick Brice starring Demi Moore, Jessica Williams, and Karan Soni, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2019. Besides SNAFU, they recently released the podcast BROOMGATE, about the biggest scandal to hit the sport of curling, to wide acclaim.