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The festival’s highly anticipated and thought-provoking panel discussions will feature today’s top voices in tech, finance and entertainment including Tika Sumpter, KevOnStage, Cliff Worley, Carla Wilmaris, Bridget Todd, Carlos King, Ian Dunlap and more

Tickets are available now at blackeffect.com/podcastfestival

WHAT: iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network today announced that hit shows “Drink Champs,” “Keep it Positive, Sweetie,” hosted by Crystal Renee Hayslett from Tyler Perry’s Sistas and “Reality with the King” will join the lineup for the Fourth Annual Black Effect Podcast Festival Presented by State Farm at Pullman Yards in Atlanta on April 25. 

WHO: Hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy of The Breakfast Club with Loren LoRosa, the fourth annual festival will feature live podcast tapings from “The Don't Call Me White Girl Show,” “Club 520 Podcast,”“Grits and Eggs Podcast,” “Reality With The King,” “Keep It Positive, Sweetie,” hosted by Crystal Renee Hayslett from Tyler Perry’s Sistas and “Drink Champs.” The day-long event will also feature thought-provoking and informative panel discussions including “AI: The Evolution and The Future,” “Audio and Media Development,” featuring top voices in tech, finance and entertainment including Tika Sumpter, KevOnStage, Cliff Worley, Carla Wilmaris, Bridget Todd, Carlos King and more and more.

WHEN: Saturday, April 25 at 11am

WHERE: Pullman Yards - 225 Rogers St NE, Atlanta, GA 30317

MORE: Tickets are now available at blackeffect.com/podcastfestival

The event will also feature engaging activities for attendees including the wildly popular Pitch Your Podcast Booth and The Black Effect Marketplace, powered by Shopify, showcasing merchandise from Black-owned businesses, local food trucks and more. 

The Black Effect Podcast Festival is presented by State Farm.

The Black Effect Podcast Network is the leading platform for Black creators to raise their voices and be heard in the podcast space. It brings together the most influential and trusted voices in black culture for stimulating conversations around social justice, pop culture, sports, mental health, news, comedy and more. Launched in September 2020, The Black Effect Podcast Network has since debuted 60+ shows, with 47 live shows featuring a luminous roster of marquee talent and culture-shifting voices committed to enlightening, educating and entertaining audiences, curated by Charlamagne Tha God himself.

About The Black Effect Podcast Network

The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author, and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God in a historic joint venture with the world’s number one commercial podcast publisher, iHeartMedia. Charlamagne and iHeartMedia created the groundbreaking first-ever Black Effect Podcast Network, celebrating the essential Black culture-shapers on the planet—in education, entertainment, politics, pop culture, and sports. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspectives and creative visions have been marginalized and overlooked while serving an audience that has been underserved. The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in podcast culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform, and empower.

Kicking off Live at SXSW on March 13, TikTok Radio from iHeart will be available on the iHeartRadio app and across 28 broadcast stations throughout the country, including New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Miami and more

Launch also spotlights the first wave of TikTok creators from the TikTok Podcast Network slate

New York, NY – March 12, 2026 – iHeartMedia and TikTok today announced the launch of TikTok Radio from iHeart, featuring the biggest music hits on the radio combined with the creators, trends, music and cultural moments on TikTok that are driving what’s next – all in one place. The fast-paced station is launching tomorrow, March 13, on the free iHeartRadio app and on 28 broadcast stations across the country in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Miami and more.

Introducing TikTok Radio from iHeart

TikTok is the go-to platform where culture, entertainment and music collide and iHeart will extend that experience beyond the For You Feed with TikTok Radio. The new station will blend TikTok’s discovery engine and cultural impact with iHeart’s programming expertise and trusted personalities to give fans a new way to listen to their favorite artists' full tracks while diving deeper into the stories, trends and moments that turned them into a cultural phenomenon.

The audio programming blends today’s hottest music with real-time conversation, guiding listeners through what’s breaking now – from rising creators to new hits, throwback rediscoveries, podcast spotlights and trending topics. TikTok Radio will feature the following signature segments:

• Behind-the-Charts – A countdown of the 10 biggest songs of the week on TikTok, looking at the story and artist behind the music.
• Hacks on the :20s – Trending life hacks for every area of your life, heard every hour on the :20s.
• Hot Takes -– Lighthearted hot takes about everyday topics in lifestyle and culture.
• New Music Fridays – A highlight of the week's new releases, airing throughout the day on Fridays.
• On The Verge ­– Featured music from artists On the Verge of breaking into the charts.

TikTok Radio from iHeart goes live for the first time on March 13 from the iHeartPodcasts Hotel at SXSW, broadcasting from Austin with a rotating lineup of iHeart and TikTok creators behind the mic. Live from the booth at the iHeartPodcasts Hotel, the broadcast will blend onsite interviews, surprise segments and real time crowd reactions from SXSW, transforming the space into an IRL For You Feed powered by the new station. Content captured throughout the event will be featured across iHeart channels, creator platforms and brand partners.

The station’s regularly featured host line-up will include iHeart personalities like:

• Kayla Thomas @kayla_thomas40 (102.7 KIIS FM LA) 12 – 5 a.m.
• Ashlee Young @ashleeonair (Houston) 5 – 10 a.m.
• Jon Comouche @comouche (104.3 MYfm LA) 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Becky Mits @beckymits (Star 94.1 San Diego) 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Angelina Narvaez @angelinaonair (Wild 94.9 San Francisco) 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

The station kicks off live at SXSW at 9 p.m. CT, with TikTok creators stopping by throughout the weekend, including Grace Wells (@gracewellsphoto), Madison Tevlin (@madisontevlin), Eric Sedeño (@ricotaquito), Bree Stephens (@thewatchedlist) and more.

Listeners can follow @tiktokradio on TikTok for updates to the lineup later this month.

“We couldn’t be more excited to launch TikTok Radio and introduce our inaugural slate of hosts for the TikTok Podcast Network,” said Dan Page, Global Head of Media and Licensing Partnerships, TikTok. “At TikTok, empowering creators to turn their passions into lasting careers is core to everything we do, and this partnership unlocks powerful new opportunities for them to expand their voices across radio, podcasts and live moments, while connecting with fans in new ways.”

Meet the First Creators Leading the TikTok Podcast Network

As part of today’s announcement, iHeartMedia and TikTok are also revealing the first wave of TikTok creators from the TikTok Podcast Network slate. These podcasts will be launching in the coming months:

• Suite 305 with Lele Pons ­– Hosted by multihyphenate and social media star Lele Pons (@lelepons) listeners will step into the world’s most unfiltered slumber party. Suite 305 is where the people who shape culture finally get to be themselves.
• Caroline’s Closet – Hosted by fashion editor, author and personality Caroline Vazzana (@cvazzana), Caroline is drawing back the curtain on the fashion industry and giving listeners a front row seat.
• Sports Slice – Hosted by Tim Martin (@timbosliceoflife12), Sports Slice is where the biggest stories in sports get cut down and served with loud takes, real conversations, and absolutely no safe picks.
• The Clifford Show – Hosted by former college football player turned viral sports creator Clifford Taylor IV (@clifford), The Clifford Show is your VIP pass to the hustle and grind of making it in sports and in media.
• The Set List with Carter Gregory – Hosted by media personality, music executive, host and cultural tastemaker Carter Gregory (@thecarterb), The Set List takes listeners into the backstage spaces where culture is being created for intimate conversations with top artists and creatives, giving fans new insight into the creative DNA behind their work.

TikTok is a place where audiences come to discover voices, ideas and stories they love. This partnership is the next step in TikTok's commitment to actively invest in creators who are raising the bar and creating high-quality content, including formats like podcasts, and unlocking new opportunities that extend on and off platform.

These creators – along with clips, highlights and behind-the-scenes moments from their new podcasts – will also be featured prominently across TikTok Radio beginning March 13 at SXSW, giving listeners new ways to discover and engage with their favorite voices.

The TikTok Podcast Network will launch in partnership with GEICO as the network's exclusive launch partner, marking a new opportunity for brands to connect with audiences through creator-led podcast content.

“This next chapter of our multiplatform partnership with TikTok unlocks the full power of both ecosystems – creators, broadcast radio, podcasts, live moments and social – all working together in real time,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “This station is built to feel like a living, breathing For You Feed­– a place where creators, music fans and our on-air talent collide in real time to shape what’s next in culture. From live broadcasts at SXSW to creator-led podcasts and trend driven radio programming, we’re merging the best of our platforms to amplify creators, elevate emerging voices and deliver fans a 360 degree experience across audio, video and live moments.”

Additional details about the TikTok Podcast Network – including expanded show concepts, premiere dates, trailers and future creator announcements – will be shared in the coming months. As the partnership continues to evolve, TikTok and iHeartMedia remain focused on building new opportunities for creators to extend their voices across audio, video and live experiences, while giving fans even more ways to discover and connect with the culture they love.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Ludacris to host this year’s award show and also receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award

Miley Cyrus to be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award

Alex Warren to receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award

NEW YORK- March 11, 2026- iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced that the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances by Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and performing for the first time together TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue. Ludacris will host the annual event and also receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award. Additionally, Miley Cyrus will be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Alex Warren will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award. The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards airs LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 26 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX and will also be heard on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.

In addition to hosting and performing, Ludacris will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award, which honors artists whose portfolio has shaped culture across multiple decades. A pioneering force in hip‑hop, Ludacris broke through with his major label debut album Back for the First Time (2000) which established him as a mainstream star. He went on to deliver multi‑platinum albums including Word of Mouf (2001), Chicken‑n‑Beer (2003) and The Red Light District (2004), solidifying his place as one of the defining artists of the 2000s. Over the course of his career, he has earned three Grammy Awards and expanded his cultural impact through acclaimed acting roles, including his long‑running role as Tej Parker in the Fast & Furious franchise. With 17 million albums sold in the U.S. and 24 million records sold worldwide, Ludacris remains one of hip‑hop’s most successful and influential artists. This performance also marks a celebratory moment as he launches into his next chapter of worldwide touring.

“I’m excited to return as host of the iHeartRadio Music Awards to celebrate and perform alongside some of the best in the industry,” said Ludacris. “It’s going to be a night with special performances and surprise moments fans are going to love.”

Each year the iHeartRadio Innovator Award is presented to an artist who has impacted both music and global culture throughout their career, and this year’s recipient is Miley Cyrus. From her groundbreaking role 20 years ago in Hannah Montana, a cultural phenomenon that continues to shape and inspire generations, to her evolution into one of the most fearless, dynamic and influential voices in music today, Miley’s impact on pop culture is undeniable. Beyond her artistry, Miley’s humanitarian work has made a profound impact. Through the Miley Cyrus Foundation, and the launch of Happy Hippie, she has been a powerful advocate for homeless and at‑risk youth, especially teens facing housing insecurity. Her efforts have helped amplify vulnerable voices, provide essential resources and build community for young people who need it most. Past recipients of the iHeartRadio Innovator Award include Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, U2, Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga.

Alex Warren will be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award, celebrating his remarkable rise and record‑shattering achievements. Over the past year, Alex has emerged as one of the most impactful new voices in pop music, with his emotional songwriting and powerful performances resonating across generations. His success reached historic heights as he shattered all‑time Mediabase chart records, spending 16 weeks at No.1 on Top 40 and 29 weeks at No.1 on Hot AC, cementing his place among the most dominant radio artists of the modern era. Alex has built a deeply loyal fanbase, and his influence continues to grow as he uses his platform to foster community, connection and emotional openness among fans. This award recognizes Alex’s extraordinary trajectory, undeniable talent and the uniquely powerful bond he’s created with listeners around the world.

The 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2026. 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 No.1.

Artists receiving several nominations include Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, BLACKPINK, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Ella Langley, GloRilla, Grupo Frontera, HUNTR/X: EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, Jelly Roll, JENNIE, j-hope, KATSEYE, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Linkin Park, LISA, Mariah the Scientist, MOLIY, Morgan Wallen, Myles Smith, RAYE, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Shinedown, sombr, SZA, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, Twenty One Pilots and Zara Larsson. 

In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will again celebrate the fans, giving iHeartRadio listeners the opportunity to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Favorite Broadway Debut, Favorite TikTok Dance, Favorite Debut Album, Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Favorite On Screen, Favorite Tour Photographer, Favorite Soundtrack, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Tour Tradition and Favorite K-pop Collab. Social voting will close on March 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT for all categories. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.

Additional categories include Label of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres, including pop, country, alternative, rock, dance, hip-hop, R&B, Latin and regional Mexican formats.

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

Executive producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannaé Rouzan-Clay for Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE); John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia; and FOX Entertainment Studios.

Proud partners of this year’s event include She Rises Studios, with more to be announced.

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

About FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party platforms worldwide. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company includes three key business units: FOX Television Network, FOX Entertainment Studios and worldwide content sales and licensing unit FOX Entertainment Global.

While maintaining its leadership in linear television with an exceptional slate of original series – including Doc, Extracted, Memory of a Killer, The Masked Singer, The Floor, The Simpsons, Animal Control, Going Dutch, Murder in a Small Town, Hell’s Kitchen and LEGO Masters – FOX Entertainment is growing its portfolio of studio engines, business operations and library of owned original content. 

To date, the FOX Entertainment Studios division includes its in-house unscripted studio with hits The Masked Singer, I Can See Your Voice and Name That Tune, and scripted content studio featuring comedies Animal Control and Going Dutch and signature drama series Best Medicine, The Faithful, The Way Home and The Chicken Sisters. The unit also oversees the award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment with animated comedies including Krapopolis, Grimsburg, Hazbin Hotel and Universal Basic Guys; entertainment platform TMZ with its tentpole primetime series TMZ Investigates; its new independent film label Tideline Entertainment with inaugural releases including First Time Female Director, Ponyboi and Slanted; and the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global in partnership with iconic chef Gordon Ramsay, featuring food-themed original series on FOX such as Next Level Chef, Kitchen Nightmares and Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, as well as the new next-gen global food brand and entertainment platform Bite, No Taste Like Home on Disney+, Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars on Apple+ and a new untitled Gordon Ramsay documentary series on Netflix in early 2026.

As a global content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment Studios collaborates with studios and platforms worldwide, including Disney, Hulu, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, Prime Video, Netflix, Apple+, Hallmark, Lifetime, TelevisaUnivision, UK’s Channel 4, France’s TF1, German’s ProSieben, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia’s Foxtel and FOX-owned streamer Tubi, among others.

About Jesse Collins Entertainment

Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service Emmy winning production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment.  JCE's award-winning and critically acclaimed television includes programming from its four divisions—specials, sports, scripted and unscripted.  From the specials division: award shows—The Emmy Awards, The 2021 and 2022 American Music Awards, The 2022 Golden Globes, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars and ABFF Honors; specials—Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey (Primetime Emmy Award nominee), A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Lil Rel Howery: I said it. Y'all thinking it., CNN's Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom, Martin: The Reunion, John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25, Leslie Jones: Time Machine, The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular and Rip the Runway.  From the sports division: Beyoncé Bowl at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL 2024 Christmas Game (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The Super Bowl Halftime Show (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show, The 2025 World Series Game 1 Anthem, NFL Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show starring Jack White and Netflix’s Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party.  From the scripted division: scripted series—Real Husbands of Hollywood, American Soul and miniseries—The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story.  From the unscripted division: unscripted series – Heart & Hustle: Houston, Tia Mowry: My Next Act, Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50, Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans, Cardi Tries, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic and Forward: The Future of Black Music, competition series—Hollywood Squares, Rhythm + Flow, Celebrity Squares, Becoming A Popstar, Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares, talk shows – We Got Time Today, Yara Shahidi's Day Off and Face to Face with Becky G, and children's series—Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (Daytime Emmy Award winner).  Emmy Award winner Jesse Collins is the Founder & CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment and executive producer of all JCE programming.  He is also an executive producer for the annual GRAMMY Awards and produced the 2021 Oscars.  Emmy winner Dionne Harmon is President.  Emmy nominee Jeannae Rouzan-Clay is Senior Vice President of Specials.

Record producer, DJ and founder of Global Gaming League – Clinton Sparks – to host new iHeartPodcast, “Get Familiar,” later this year

Las Vegas, NV (March 11, 2026) — iHeartMedia, the No. 1 audio company in the U.S., today announced a new production, marketing and distribution deal with the Global Gaming League (GGL), marking a major cultural moment for the competitive video gaming space. Through this partnership with one of the fastest-growing platforms at the intersection of gaming, music, fashion, celebrity and culture, iHeart will become GGL’s audio partner, co-creating original podcasts that will deliver weekly gaming and culture programming across iHeartMedia’s multiplatform network. Additionally, all initiatives will be elevated through GGL’s unique partnerships with its celebrity team owners, all true gamers with tremendous influence.

“Gaming is culture,” said Clinton Sparks, Founder & CEO of Global Gaming League who started his career at iHeartRadio. “iHeart understands that its artists, talent and listeners are gamers. This partnership brings that reality to the forefront and connects it with a league built to unite gaming, music, fashion, sports and celebrity in a unique way that seamlessly brings these worlds together.”

As part of the deal, Sparks will debut his own podcast, “Get Familiar,” later this year with iHeartPodcasts. Fearless, funny and the voice of reason in an unreasonable world, Sparks will deliver unfiltered moments that collide insight with irreverence. During the first season, the podcast will feature intimate conversations with brilliant minds, iconic celebrities and delightfully offbeat contrarians to unpack culture, disrupt norms and say the quiet parts others are afraid to say out loud.

“iHeartRadio is where culture breaks first, and gaming now sits at the center of that culture,” said Nick Ditri, VP of Business Development & Music at Global Gaming League. “Having a true audio presence allows us to spotlight creators, tell player stories, and make gaming feel more human and more accessible. This partnership doesn’t just expand reach, it deepens connection, and that’s what brings casual audiences into the fold and builds long-term community around both GGL and iHeartRadio.”

“This collaboration shows iHeart’s commitment to authentically elevating gaming culture,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for iHeartMedia. “Together, iHeart and GGL are creating a new blueprint for how gaming lives inside mainstream culture—bringing competitive gaming to listeners and new fans nationwide by introducing them directly into the Global Gaming League ecosystem.”

“Get Familiar” will be distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard later this year. Follow Instagram, X, facebook, and TikTok to keep up to date on debut details.

 iHeartRadio stations nationwide will feature Harry Styles’ “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally” all day long on the album’s release day

NEW YORK – March 6, 2026 – iHeartMedia stations celebrated Harry Styles’ fourth studio album “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally” with special programming leading up to its release on Friday, March 6. 

Ahead of the premiere, iHeart built excitement for the release with a series of “Album Preview Parties” in New York, Los Angeles and Boston. These early intimate listening experiences gave fans the rare opportunity to hear the full album before anyone else and supported Harry’s return in a truly fan-first way.

On the day of the album’s release, stations nationwide will feature the highly-anticipated project all day long across all iHeartRadio Pop and select Hot AC stations. Each station will air a different track from the album every hour in a coast‑to‑coast celebration helping fans instantly connect with the new music – including the album’s first single “Aperture.”

Fans can also stream Harry Styles on the iHeartRadio app and keep up with the latest music news by following iHeartRadio on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook and YouTube, and visiting iHeartRadio.com.

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WHAT: Fans of Formula 1 are ready to let the world in on the sport's worst kept secret: The high-speed racing drama on the track is nothing compared to the multi-billion dollar lifestyle surrounding the superstar drivers and the cutthroat competition between their teams. Enter the new iHeartPodcast “No Grip,” a culture podcast hosted by “Engine Failure” creator Lily Herman that dives headfirst into Formula 1’s under-explored cultural pockets.

Each episode of “No Grip” tackles the wacky and dramatic mishaps, scandals and sagas surrounding the sport – from the ever-expanding world of F1 romance novels and the cataclysmic 2023 event Lily calls WAGageddon, to the infamous missing Monaco Grand Prix diamond and the astrology of the grid.

WHO: Lily Herman is the host of “No Grip” and the writer of the longtime Formula 1 culture newsletter Engine Failure. She previously co-hosted the iHeartPodcast “Choosing Sides: F1” in 2022, which was nominated for an Ambie Award and appeared on year-end best podcast lists for Vulture and Esquire. She has also co-hosted and produced the popular romance novel podcast “Friends to Lovers.”

In addition to her podcasting work, Lily is a writer and editor by trade with bylines in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Allure, Cosmopolitan, ELLE and more.

WHEN: The first episode of “No Grip” premieres Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with new episodes on race days. 

WHERE: “No Grip” is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

SHOW LINK: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-no-grip-324786162

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Entertainment Executive, Cultural Architect And Marketing Powerhouse Amber Grimes Hosts A Bold New Show Turning Lived Experience Into Practical Game

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NEW YORK – March 3, 2026 – Today, iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s The Black Effect Podcast Network announced the launch of acclaimed entertainment executive and creative visionary Amber Grimes’ new podcast, “If You Knew Better.” The series will explore growth, reinvention, setbacks and strategies for personal and professional success. 

Joining The Black Effect Podcast Network, a platform dedicated to amplifying Black voices across culture, business and entertainment, Grimes expressed her excitement: “The Black Effect is on a mission to amplify the voices of Black women, and I'm so honored to be one of the voices they believe in.”

“We firmly believe in the power of authentic dialogue from authentic voices,” said Dollie S. Bishop, President, Black Effect Podcast Network. “’If You Knew Better’ embodies our commitment to creating content that not only inspires but equips our listeners with the tools and information they need to grow and evolve with intention.”

Grimes explained the inspiration behind her new show: “I created ‘If You Knew Better’ because I recognize many of us are navigating growth and big life transitions without real mentorship or honest conversations. The show is built around the belief that experience is the best teacher. Whether it's a solo episode or a conversation with a guest, we take lived experience, extract the lessons, and turn them into practical tools.”

A college dropout turned executive leader, Grimes rose to become Executive Vice President and General Manager of Love Renaissance (LVRN), where she has made a significant impact on the music industry. Under her strategic leadership, LVRN’s roster, including Summer Walker, 6Lack, Belly Gang Kushington, Odeal and TxC, has expanded its global reach and cultural influence. She has overseen daily operations, marketing strategy and revenue generation, playing a central role in the label’s continued growth and rising prominence.

Beyond business results, Grimes has been a passionate and influential advocate for diversity and inclusion, helping to transform the narrative around Black artistry and representation in music. She has consistently championed equitable opportunities and paved the way for Black women in executive leadership, establishing a powerful blueprint for future generations in the industry.

You can’t rewrite the past, but you can learn from it. Grimes did exactly that, building her career with no traditional roadmap, just lessons that turned into leverage. Now, she is creating space for others to do the same.

On “If You Knew Better,” Grimes will share that hard-earned wisdom alongside artists, creatives and culture shifters who open up about the missteps they made, the mindsets that changed everything, and the game they wish they knew sooner. Together, they will unpack the highs, lows and pivotal moments across life, career and relationships so listeners either do not have to go through it, or can move smarter when they do.

Each episode will deliver real talk, sharp insight and practical gems designed to help listeners evolve into the version of themselves that knows better and does better.

“If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes” will be available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast streaming platforms.

Editor’s Note: 

Hi-res cover art is available to download HERE. 

Press photos are available for download HERE. (Photographer Credit: Kobe Boateng)

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Los Angeles, CA (Monday, March 2, 2026) – Emmy® Award winning production company Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) has been named to produce the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, set to air live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.

Executive Producers are Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannaé Rouzan-Clay for JCE; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia.

The annual Emmy® Awards show producers at JCE have produced some of the industry’s most iconic televised events in music entertainment including the BET Awards, American Music Awards, Beyoncé Bowl at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL 2024 Christmas Game, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party and the 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show, just to name a few.

“For years Jesse Collins and his team have consistently reimaged how to connect audiences with live music events,” said John Sykes, President, Entertainment Enterprises, iHeartMedia. “We’re excited to collaborate with JCE to create a night that connects our iHeartRadio listeners to the artists and songs they loved listening to all year long on the radio.”

Now in its thirteenth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards is a star-studded event celebrating the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2026. The show will feature live performances from the biggest artists in music, as well as surprise duets and collaborations, and award presentations in multiple categories. Since the Awards' inception in 2013, the show has included live performances and appearances by such superstar artists as Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Jason Aldean, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Megan Thee Stallion, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Blake Shelton, Pharrell, Pitbull, Justin Bieber and many more.

JCE is repped by CAA and Morris Yorn Barnes Levine Krintzman Rubenstein Kohner & Gellman.

About Jesse Collins Entertainment

Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service Emmy winning production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment.  JCE's award-winning and critically acclaimed television includes programming from its four divisions—specials, sports, scripted and unscripted.  From the specials division: award shows—The Emmy Awards, The 2021 and 2022 American Music Awards, The 2022 Golden Globes, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars and ABFF Honors; specials—Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey (Primetime Emmy Award nominee), A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Lil Rel Howery: I said it. Y'all thinking it., CNN's Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom, Martin: The Reunion, John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25, Leslie Jones: Time Machine, The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular and Rip the Runway.  From the sports division: Beyoncé Bowl at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL 2024 Christmas Game (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The Super Bowl Halftime Show (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show, The 2025 World Series Game 1 Anthem, NFL Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show starring Jack White and Netflix’s Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party.  From the scripted division: scripted series—Real Husbands of Hollywood, American Soul and miniseries—The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story.  From the unscripted division: unscripted series – Heart & Hustle: Houston, Tia Mowry: My Next Act, Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50, Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans, Cardi Tries, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic and Forward: The Future of Black Music, competition series—Hollywood Squares, Rhythm + Flow, Celebrity Squares, Becoming A Popstar, Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares, talk shows – We Got Time Today, Yara Shahidi's Day Off and Face to Face with Becky G, and children's series—Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (Daytime Emmy Award winner).  Emmy Award winner Jesse Collins is the Founder & CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment and executive producer of all JCE programming.  He is also an executive producer for the annual GRAMMY Awards and produced the 2021 Oscars.  Emmy winner Dionne Harmon is President.  Emmy nominee Jeannae Rouzan-Clay is Senior Vice President of Specials.

During the dedication hour, Bruno Mars shared never before heard songs from his new album, The Romantic ahead of its official release on February 27

Special surprise callers including Victoria Monét, Anderson .Paak and ROSÉ received dedications from Bruno

New York, N.Y. – February 27, 2026 - On February 26, iHeartMedia and TikTok hosted “Romantic Radio with Bruno Mars: An iHeartRadio Album Preview,” streamed LIVE on @brunomars, @iheartradio and @tiktok, and broadcasted on iHeartRadio stations nationwide.

To celebrate his new album, The Romantic, Bruno Mars stepped in as the world’s ultimate musical advisor. Fans were invited to submit their love stories—from the fairytale to the complicated—via the iHeartRadio app’s Talkback feature on Love Songs Radio leading up to the event and on TikTok LIVE during the event for a chance to receive a song dedication and advice directly from Bruno. A few special surprise callers including Victoria Monét, Anderson .Paak and ROSÉ received personal dedications from Bruno.

To access photos and video assets from the event, please use the links below:

• Photos: HERE (Photo credit: John V. Esparza)
• Video and audio clips of Bruno’s dedications to special surprise callers: HERE

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About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

About Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars is a 16x GRAMMY®-winning global superstar, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and one of the most-streamed artists in the world. Known for his showmanship and chart-toppers, Bruno has set a number of records throughout his career, including becoming the first artist ever to hit 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify, appearing on two of the fastest songs to reach one billion streams (for “Die with a Smile” with Lady Gaga and “APT.” with ROSÉ, and achieving the highest-certified song in RIAA history with 2010’s “Just the Way You Are”). Since launching a string of hits beginning in 2009, Bruno has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. Beyond his work as a soloist, Bruno is a member of the duo Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak. In addition to his 35 Billboard Hot 100 hits, including ten number one singles, Bruno is the recipient of 16 GRAMMY® Awards (including “Album of the Year” for 24K Magic), 14 American Music Awards, and seven MTV Video Music Awards. His 24K Magic World Tour was among the highest-grossing tours in history, and within the top ten highest-grossing of the 2010s. He just released his 10th No. 1 single, “I Just Might,” which is the first song from his long-awaited fourth solo album, The Romantic, and inaugural No. 1 debut. Marking his first solo album in a decade, The Romantic is available everywhere on February 27.

DALLAS AND NEW YORK – February 25, 2026 – The International Flag League (iFlag - formerly USA Flag), the world’s largest flag football tournament organization dedicated to advancing flag football on a global stage, today named iHeartRadio, the leading audio company in America, as its official media partner. This collaboration will expand the reach of iFlag’s mission by leveraging iHeartRadio’s unmatched multi-platform network to amplify athlete stories, league content, and the growing impact of flag football across communities worldwide.

The deal includes cross-marketing collaboration from both brands with promotion nationally across iHeartMedia’s unmatched multi-channel ecosystem, reaching more than a quarter of a billion listeners each month through its broadcast radio stations, podcasts, digital and social platforms, driving brand awareness for iFlag, its tournaments and league recruitment.

“This partnership with the International Flag League showcases iHeart’s commitment to supporting emerging sports and the communities that champion them,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for iHeartMedia. "By combining iFlag’s explosive growth with iHeart’s unmatched reach, we’re creating new opportunities for athletes, fans and brands to engage with the sport like never before.”

“This partnership with iHeartRadio represents a major milestone for the International Flag League and for the sport of flag football as a whole,” said Charles Davis, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the International Flag League. “By joining forces with an industry leader in media and audio, we’re able to elevate our athletes, connect with new audiences, and continue building a global platform that celebrates competition, inclusion, and opportunity.”

Through this partnership, iHeartRadio will gain direct access to the rapidly growing flag football audience, original league-driven content and year-round engagement opportunities tied to tournaments, athletes and community-driven events. As flag football continues its rise as one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide, the collaboration positions iHeart at the forefront of an emerging global movement, delivering authentic, high-energy sports storytelling to listeners across its expansive network.

About International Flag League

iFlag, LLC [International Flag League (formerly known as USA Flag)] is the World's largest multi age group Flag Football tournament operator. iFlag is the current Guinness World Record holder for the single largest flag football tournament ever held. iFlag has been operating events since 2015 and is on the forefront of pushing girls & women in the sport of flag football, a sport historically not applicable to women. Visit www.iflag.org for more company information.