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Hosted by comedian Ego Nwodim, the event will honor the most influential podcasters of 2025 across 28 distinct categories including the coveted, fan-voted Podcast of the Year award

Nominees for Podcast of the Year include “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” “The Breakfast Club,” “The Mel Robbins Podcast,” “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” “The Daily,” “The Rest Is History,” “This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von,” “Call Her Daddy,” “Heavyweight” and “Giggly Squad”

Jay Shetty, Terry Gross and Hrishikesh Hirway to be honored with Icon Awards

The event will be held at ACL Live at the Moody Theater and broadcast on select iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and digitally through the iHeartRadio app

NEW YORK & AUSTIN, Texas – January 14, 2026 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced the host and nominees for The 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards in partnership with South by Southwest® (SXSW®). For the second consecutive year, awards will be presented at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas in celebration of the best in podcasting and most influential creators in the industry. In addition to the in-person show on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. CDT, the ceremony will also be live-broadcasted on select iHeartMedia Radio Stations and on the iHeartRadio app. Additionally, the event will once again be open to select SXSW badge holders.

Actress, comedian and host of the “Thanks Dad” podcast, Ego Nwodim, will emcee this year’s iHeartPodcast Awards. The event will span all genres of podcasts including Comedy, Crime, Sports, News, Business, Pop Culture, Food and more, with winners in each category determined by a panel of industry leaders, creatives and visionaries. The night’s top honor, Podcast of the Year, will remain in the hands of the fans. From January 14 through February 22 listeners can cast their votes for their favorite shows at iHeartPodcastAwards.com. The nominees for the 2026 Podcast of the Year include: “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” “The Breakfast Club,” “The Mel Robbins Podcast,” “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” “The Daily,” “The Rest Is History,” “This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von,” “Call Her Daddy,” “Heavyweight” and “Giggly Squad.”

“Podcasting continues to be one of the most vibrant and fast-growing mediums in media today,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “We are thrilled to return to Austin and ACL Live at the Moody Theater to celebrate the storytellers who are pushing the boundaries of audio. We can't wait to see which show the fans crown as their Podcast of the Year for 2026.”

In addition to the fan-voted and category awards, iHeartMedia will present three Icon Awards – Social Impact Award, Audible Audio Pioneer Award and Innovator Award – honoring individuals who have made groundbreaking contributions to the podcasting medium. Jay Shetty, renowned author and host of the acclaimed podcast “On Purpose,” will be honored with the 2026 Social Impact Award for leveraging his platform to spark meaningful conversations around mental health. Through empathy, insight and intention, he has helped millions turn self-reflection into meaningful change. Terry Gross, the legendary host of NPR’s “Fresh Air with Terry Gross & Tonya Mosley,” will receive the 2026 Audible Audio Pioneer Award for a career that has redefined the art of the interview through curiosity, rigor and deep empathy. For five decades, her groundbreaking work has elevated audio journalism and influenced generations of hosts, producers and listeners. Hrishikesh Hirway, creator of “Song Exploder,” will be presented with the 2026 Innovator Award for his visionary approach to storytelling, inviting artists to break down their creative processes and redefining how audiences experience music in podcast form.

“The Podcast Awards have become a defining moment for the audio community at SXSW, and we’re proud to continue building that momentum with iHeartMedia in 2026,” said Peter Lewis, Chief Commercial Officer, SXSW. “Bringing this event back to ACL Live at the Moody Theater reflects how deeply podcasting is embedded in the cultural conversation at SXSW, and our commitment to creating meaningful stages for the creators shaping where audio goes next.”

Previous iHeartPodcast Awards shows have featured an array of celebrity presenters and guests including Will Ferrell, Martha Stewart, Charlamagne Tha God, Ed Helms, Kyle MacLachlan, Sophia Bush, Dennis Quaid, Wilmer Valderrama, Sarah Spain and many more. Some of the biggest names in the industry were honored last year, with Podcast of the Year Award going to “Las Culturistas,” “New Heights” receiving the Best Sports Award and “Huberman Lab” receiving Best Wellness and Fitness. See the full list of 2025 winners here.

2026 iHeartPodcast Award Nominees Include:

Podcast of the Year:

• Good Hang with Amy Poehler
• The Breakfast Club
• The Mel Robbins Podcast
• Pablo Torre Finds Out
• The Daily
• The Rest Is History
• This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
• Call Her Daddy
• Heavyweight
• Giggly Squad

Best Business & Finance:

• Earn Your Leisure
• How I Built This
• Acquired
• Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
• The Diary of a CEO

Best Comedy:

• Good Hang with Amy Poehler
• The Toast
• Distractible
• Handsome
• The Basement Yard

Best Crime:

• Crime Junkie
• Rotten Mango
• Anatomy of Murder
• My Favorite Murder
• Wisecrack

Best Pop Culture:

• Las Culturistas
• Call Her Daddy
• Therapuss with Jake Shane
• Giggly Squad
• The Viall Files

Best Food

• Eating While Broke
• The Sporkful
• Home Cooking
• The Splendid Table
• Dinner’s On Me

Best Wellness & Fitness:

• On Purpose with Jay Shetty
• Huberman Lab
• The Mel Robbins Podcast
• 10% Happier
• Maintenance Phase

Best History:

• The Rest Is History
• You’re Wrong About
• Throughline
• American History Tellers
• SNAFU

Best Kids & Family:

• Story Pirates
• Wow in the World
• Circle Round
• The Big Fib
• Brains On!

Best Music:

• The Bobby Bones Show
• Song Exploder
• Switched On Pop
• All Songs Considered
• One Song

Best News:

• The Daily
• The Megyn Kelly Show
• Pivot
• The MeidasTouch Podcast
• Up First from NPR

Best Fiction:

• The NoSleep Podcast
• Havoc Town
• Old Gods of Appalachia
• Table Read
• Murder at the Patel Motel

Best Sports:

• New Heights
• Pardon My Take
• The Zach Lowe Show
• Club 520
• The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Best Science:

• Radiolab
• Ologies
• Hidden Brain
• StarTalk Radio
• Shell Game

Best Technology:

• Hard Fork
• Black Tech Green Money
• Galaxy Brain
• Acquired
• All-In

Best Ad Read:

• Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend
• Call Her Daddy
• My Brother, My Brother and Me
• Dudes on Dudes
• Distractible

Best Host:

• Amy Poehler
• Pablo Torre
• Alex Cooper
• Emma Chamberlain
• Caleb Hearon

Best Ensemble:

• We Can Do Hard Things
• SmartLess
• The Basement Yard
• This Is Important
• Get Played

Best Political

• Pod Save America
• The Bulwark Podcast
• Breaking Points
• Hacks On Tap
• The Ben Shapiro Show

Best TV & Film:

• The Big Picture
• The Rewatchables
• How Did This Get Made?
• Watch What Crappens
• Girls Rewatch

Best Spanish Language:

• Gracias, Come Again.
• Radio Ambulante
• Leyenda Legendarias
• Chente Ydrach
• Relatos de la Noche

Best Advice/Inspirational:

• IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
• On Purpose with Jay Shetty
• Thanks For Asking with Nora McInerny
• Just Heal with Dr. Jay
• Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen

Best Beauty & Fashion:

• Nymphet Alumni
• Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud
• Articles of Interest
• Lipstick on the Rim
• Naked Beauty

Best Travel:

• Women Who Travel
• Travel with Rick Steves
• Zero To Travel
• Points Talk
• The Travel Diaries

Best Religious & Spirituality:

• Deeply Well with Devi Brown
• Girls Gone Bible
• Joel Osteen Podcast
• WHOA That’s Good Podcast
• Elevation with Steven Furtick

Best Branded Podcast:

• This Is Not a Beauty Podcast (L’Oreal)
• Crucible Moments (Sequoia Capital)
• The Unshakeables (Chase for Business)
• ZOE Science & Nutrition (ZOE)
• Smart Talks (IBM)

Best Emerging:

• Khloé in Wonder Land
• Smart Girl Dumb Questions
• Try Hard
• Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
• Upstairs Neighbors

Best International:

• ShxtsNGigs (United Kingdom)
• Las Alucines (Mexico)
• The Rest Is History (United Kingdom)
• Shameless (Australia)
• Crime Beat (Canada)

The 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartCountry Festival and iHeartRadio ALTer Ego.

Executive producers for the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards are John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Conal Byrne and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia. More information including guest presenters, celebrity appearances and more will be announced in the coming months.

Audible is a proud sponsor of the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards. For more information visit here.

About SXSW

SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film and television, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music, and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of opportunities to meet and connect with people. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and individuals come together. SXSW 2025 will take place March 7–15 in Austin. Learn more at sxsw.com.

WHO/WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, in association with Telepictures, today announced new episodes of the "Bachelor Happy Hour" podcast will be available with new hosts, former Bachelorettes Charity Lawson and Rachel Recchia, launching on January 15.

LOGLINE: Bachelor Nation, can we steal you for a second?! The one and only OFFICIAL Bachelor Nation podcast is here. Hosted by two of the most popular Bachelorettes, Charity Lawson and Rachel Recchia, “Bachelor Happy Hour” takes you behind the scenes with all things Bachelor Nation. Charity and Rachel talk to current cast members who reveal first-hand details about what really goes on at the iconic Bachelor Mansion, and they’ve got all the inside information about The Bachelor franchise that you simply won’t hear anywhere else. From chatting with fellow franchise alumni to sharing exclusive material, you’ll find it all on “Bachelor Happy Hour.” 

QUOTE FROM CHARITY: It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! I’m so excited to co-host “Bachelor Happy Hour” alongside Rachel Recchia, truly a full-circle moment for us two, whose journeys many of you watched unfold. We’re bringing a fresh, entertaining, and vibrant energy to the scene, and trust me, you’re going to want to be SAT for what’s coming. It’s giving Nene Leakes and Kim Zolciak or maybe a better duo for you, Elphaba and Glinda. Professional yappers and criers at best but forever holding space to those we meet along the way. From the new seasons and BTS, to the stories that shaped us, and everything in between and beyond, these conversations will feel like you’re right there at happy hour with us. Cheers for what’s to come!

QUOTE FROM RACHEL: I’m so excited (and yes, already emotional) to be stepping into “Bachelor Happy Hour” as your co-host alongside Charity Lawson. If you know me, you know there will be feelings, laughter, and definitely tears. This truly feels like a full-circle moment for me, and I’m so grateful to be sharing it alongside Charity. I can’t wait to gossip about the behind-the-scenes moments, things we thought we were over, and the stories that still get me choked up. Nothing is off limits! Together we’re breaking it all down over a glass of wine, or maybe a bottle. Grab a drink, grab a tissue, and come hang with us. And buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

TUNE-IN: New episodes of "Bachelor Happy Hour" stream on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning January 15, on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are available. The “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast is produced by Telepictures, a Warner Bros. Television Group company, and distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

Hosted by Bobby Bones, the iHeartCountry Festival will take place on Saturday, May 2 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas

New York, N.Y. – January 13, 2026 – iHeartMedia announced today the return of the iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The thirteenth annual festival will feature performances by Country music’s hottest artists including Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Shaboozey, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Matthew and Lauren Alaina at the award-winning Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The festival is once again hosted by iHeartMedia's nationally syndicated top on-air Country personality, Bobby Bones.

“We can’t wait for fans to experience this year’s incredible lineup, all coming together for one unforgettable night at Moody Center in Austin,” said Rod Phillips, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartCountry. “It’s always amazing to see the energy and excitement in the crowd when so many great artists share the iHeartCountry stage.”

Eligible Capital One cardholders get exclusive access to presale tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, January 20 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT) through Thursday, January 22 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT) or while presale tickets last. Additionally, Capital One cardholders can add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase to enjoy a private  cardholder pre-show party featuring a special performance by Parker McCollum, complimentary light fare and beverage, and more. Pre-sale information and tickets can be found at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 23 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT (12 p.m. CT) via Ticketmaster.com.

The event will broadcast across iHeartCountry stations nationwide and the iHeartRadio app on Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT).

“Our cardholders have an undeniable passion for live music, particularly country music. We’re excited to bring them closer to the action at the iHeartCountry Festival,” said Amit Desai, Senior Director of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One. “Between early ticket presales and special performances, we are proud to offer our cardholders exclusive access to the unforgettable musical moments they love.”

The iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is a part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One and iHeartPodcast Awards.

iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, Bobcat, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, with more to be announced.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® is the benefiting charity partner of the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival. Music unites, heals, and changes lives and that’s why the country music community is proud to support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer and invites fans to help too. Fans can visit musicgives.org today and become a Partner in Hope. Donations ensure that no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food.

For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.

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

Madison Beer will share never before heard songs and inspiration behind the music with fans from her upcoming album, locket ahead of its official release on January 16

New York, N.Y. – January 13, 2026 – iHeartMedia and TikTok announced today that on January 15 at 7 p.m. ET the “iHeartRadio Album Preview with Madison Beer” will stream LIVE on @iheartradio and @tiktok.  Hosted at iHeartMedia’s HQ in New York, the preview will also broadcast on iHeartRadio CHR stations, and mark the first-ever iHeartRadio Album Preview Event LIVE on TikTok. 

In celebration of Madison Beer’s new album locket, set to be released on January 16, fans will get an exclusive first-listen to songs from the new album and a special Q&A with Madison Beer to hear her inspiration behind the new music.

“I’m excited to celebrate my new album with iHeartRadio. Sharing songs for the first time and being able to bring more people into that moment by livestreaming it on TikTok, is really special,” said Madison.

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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.

 

Alex Warren, Benson Boone, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Leon Thomas, Morgan Wallen, Myles Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey and Taylor Swift nominated for Song of the Year at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Taylor Swift leads with most nominations followed by Alex Warren, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter

The annual awards show airs live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 26 on FOX

New York, N.Y. – January 8, 2026 – iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced the nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards airing LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 26 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event will also be heard on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.

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 #1.

“This is an annual awards show made exclusively for fans, celebrating the biggest songs and artists they’ve loved listening to on iHeartRadio stations and our iHeartRadio app all year long,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises and Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer of iHeartMedia. “FOX viewers will also get an exclusive preview of some of the songs they’ll be listening to in the Summer of ‘26.”

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. All nominees are listed below.

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 begins today, January 8, and will close on March 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT for all categories. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.

This year’s awards will once again feature a broad array of categories:

Song of the Year:            

• “Anxiety” – Doechii
• “Good News” – Shaboozey
• “Love Somebody” – Morgan Wallen
• “luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
• “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
• “MUTT” – Leon Thomas
• “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
• “Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else” – Benson Boone
• “Stargazing” – Myles Smith
• “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

Artist of the Year:

• Bad Bunny
• Benson Boone
• Chris Brown
• Jelly Roll
• Kendrick Lamar
• Lady Gaga
• Morgan Wallen
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Tate McRae
• Taylor Swift

Pop Artist of the Year:

• Alex Warren
• Benson Boone
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Tate McRae
• Taylor Swift

Pop Song of the Year:

• “Golden” – HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI
• “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
• “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
• “Pink Pony Club” – Chappell Roan
• “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

Best New Artist (Pop):

• Alex Warren
• Jessie Murph
• Myles Smith
• Ravyn Lenae
• sombr

Duo/Group of the Year:

• HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI
• Linkin Park
• Maroon 5
• Shinedown
• Twenty One Pilots

Best Collaboration:

• “All The Way” – BigXthaPlug ft. Bailey Zimmerman
• “APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
• “luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
• “Timeless” – The Weeknd ft. Playboi Carti
• “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” – GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red

Country Song of the Year:

• “After All The Bars Are Closed” – Thomas Rhett
• “Good News” – Shaboozey
• “Liar” – Jelly Roll
• “Love Somebody” – Morgan Wallen
• “Whiskey Drink” – Jason Aldean

Country Artist of the Year:

• Jason Aldean
• Jelly Roll
• Lainey Wilson
• Luke Combs
• Morgan Wallen

Best New Artist (Country):

• Chase Matthew
• Ella Langley
• Hudson Westbrook
• Josh Ross
• Zach Top

Hip-Hop Song of the Year:

• “luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
• “NOKIA” – Drake
• “Outside” – Cardi B
• “The Largest” – BigXthaPlug
• “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” – GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:

• Cardi B
• GloRilla
• Kendrick Lamar
• Playboi Carti
• Tyler, The Creator

Best New Artist (Hip-Hop):

• MOLIY
• PLUTO
• Real Boston Richey
• YKNIECE
• ZEDDY WILL

R&B Song of the Year:

• “Burning Blue” – Mariah the Scientist
• “Folded” – Kehlani
• “MUTT” – Leon Thomas
• “Residuals” – Chris Brown
• “SOMEBODY LOVES ME” – PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake

R&B Artist of the Year:

• Chris Brown
• Kehlani
• Leon Thomas
• Mariah the Scientist
• SZA

Best New Artist (R&B):

• Jenevieve
• Kwn
• Leon Thomas
• Mariah the Scientist
• Sailorr

World Artist of the Year:

• Ayra Starr
• Jackson Wang
• JO1
• MOLIY
• Tyla

Alternative Song of the Year:

• “Back To Friends” – sombr
• “Ensenada” – Sublime
• “One Eyed Bastard” – Green Day
• “Stargazing” – Myles Smith
• “The Contract” – Twenty One Pilots

Alternative Artist of the Year:

• Cage the Elephant
• Green Day
• Linkin Park
• Sublime
• Twenty One Pilots

Best New Artist (Alternative):

• almost monday
• Gigi Perez
• Lola Young
• Role Model
• sombr

Rock Song of the Year:

• “Afterlife” – Evanescence
• “Bad Guy” – Falling In Reverse ft. Saraya
• “Dance, Kid, Dance” – Shinedown
• “Even If It Kills Me” – Papa Roach
• “Heavy Is the Crown” – Linkin Park

Rock Artist of the Year:

• Linkin Park
• Papa Roach
• Shinedown
• Sleep Token
• Three Days Grace

Best New Artist (Rock):

• Architects
• Poppy
• Return to Dust
• Sleep Theory
• Spiritbox

Dance Song of the Year:

• “Blessings” – Calvin Harris feat. Clementine Douglas
• “In My Arms” – ILLENIUM & HAYLA
• “No Broke Boys” – Disco Lines & Tinashe
• “Save My Love” – Marshmello, Ellie Goulding and AVAION
• “Won't Be Possible” – Tiësto, Odd Mob & Goodboys

Dance Artist of the Year:

• Calvin Harris
• David Guetta
• John Summit
• Martin Garrix
• Tiësto

Latin Pop/Urban Song of the Year:

• “Angel” – Grupo Frontera & Romeo Santos
• “DEGENERE” – Myke Towers & benny blanco
• “DtMF” – Bad Bunny
• “Qué Pasaría…” – Rauw Alejandro and Bad Bunny
• “Soltera” – Shakira

Latin Pop/Urban Artist of the Year:

• Bad Bunny
• Feid
• J Balvin
• Karol G
• Shakira

Best New Artist (Latin Pop/Urban):

• Alleh 
• Beéle
• De La Rose
• Dei V
• Louis BPM

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

• “Amor Bonito” – Luis Angel “El Flaco”
• “El Amor De Mi Vida” – Calibre 50
• “Flores” – Xavi
• “Hecha Pa' Mi” – Grupo Frontera
• “Lejos Estamos Mejor” – Eden Muñoz

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:

• Alejandro Fernández
• Carín León
• Fuerza Regida
• Grupo Frontera
• Luis Angel “El Flaco”

Best New Artist (Regional Mexican):

• Clave Especial
• Edgardo Nuñez
• Los Dos De Tamaulipas
• Óscar Maydon
• Oscar Ortiz

K-pop Artist of the Year:

• JENNIE
• j-hope
• Jin
• LISA
• ROSÉ

K-pop Group of the Year:

• ATEEZ
• BLACKPINK
• ENHYPEN
• Stray Kids
• TWICE

K-pop Song of the Year:

• “APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars

• “Golden” – HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI
• “JUMP” – BLACKPINK
• “Killin' It Girl” – j-hope feat. GloRilla
• “like JENNIE” – JENNIE

Best New Artist (K-pop):

• 82Major
• AllDay Project
• Cortis
• Hearts2Hearts
• Meovv

Songwriter of the Year:

• Amy Allen
• Ashley Gorley
• Cal Shapiro
• Charlie Handsome
• Julia Michaels

Producer of the Year:

• Andrew Watt
• Dijon
• Jack Antonoff
• Max Martin & Shellback
• Sounwave

Favorite Broadway Debut: *Socially Voted Category 

• Ashley Graham, “Chicago”
• Cheryl Porter, “& Juliet”
• Durrell “Tank” Babbs, “Hell's Kitchen”
• Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”
• Jack Wolfe, “Hadestown”
• Kelsie Watts, “Six! The Musical”
• Lencia Kebede, “Wicked”
• Lizzy McAlpine, “Floyd Collins”
• Meg Donnelly, “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”
• Ne-Yo, “Hell's Kitchen”
• Tom Felton, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
• Trisha Paytas, “Beetlejuice”

(New for 2026) Favorite TikTok Dance: *Socially Voted Category 

• “Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga
• “Gnarly” – KATSEYE
• “GO!” – CORTIS
• “Happen To Me” – Russell Dickerson
• “JUMP” – BLACKPINK
• “like JENNIE” – JENNIE
• “Midnight Sun” – Zara Larsson
• “MONA LISA” – j-hope
• “Revolving Door” – Tate McRae
• “SPAGHETTI” – LE SSERAFIM, j-hope
• “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

(New for 2026) Favorite Debut Album: *Socially Voted Category 

• Addison Rae, “Addison”
• Alex Warren, “You'll Be Alright, Kid”
• Audrey Hobert, “Who's the Clown?”
• Calum Hood, “ORDER chaos ORDER”
• Coco Jones, “Why Not More?”
• JADE, “THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!”
• JENNIE, “Ruby”
• LISA, “Alter Ego”
• Michael Clifford, “SIDEQUEST”
• Perrie, “Perrie”
• sombr, “I Barely Know Her”
• Tucker Wetmore, “What Not To”

Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category 

• “Anxiety” – Doechii
• “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” – Bad Bunny
• “Camera” – Ed Sheeran
• “Choosin' Texas” – Ella Langley
• “DAISIES” – Justin Bieber
• “Golden” – HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI
• “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean
• “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
• “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
• “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift
• “undressed” – sombr
• “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” – RAYE

Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category 

• “Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga
• “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” – Bad Bunny
• “BORN AGAIN” – LISA feat. Doja Cat & RAYE
• “Gabriela” – KATSEYE
• “JUMP” – BLACKPINK
• “like JENNIE” – JENNIE
• “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
• “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
• “Sapphire” – Ed Sheeran
• “Shake It to the Max (FLY) (Remix)” – MOLIY, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Silent Addy
• “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift
• “toxic till the end” – ROSÉ

Favorite On Screen: *Socially Voted Category 

• AJ McLean, Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne, Kelly Rowland, “Building the Band”
• Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked: For Good”
• Bad Bunny, “Happy Gilmore 2”
• Becky G, “REBBECA”
• Ed Sheeran, “ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran: A Musical Experience”
• Jimin and Jungkook, “Are You Sure?!”
• Jonas Brothers, “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie”
• Karol G, “Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful”
• Lady Gaga, “Wednesday”
• LISA, “The White Lotus”
• Taylor Swift, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era”
• Zara Larsson, “Up Close”

Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category 

• Abby Waisler for Gracie Abrams
• Adam DeGross for Post Malone
• Anna Lee for Coldplay
• baeth for Tate McRae
• Chris Cornejo for Shakira
• Cynthia Parkhurst for Katy Perry
• Henry Hwu for Billie Eilish
• Hyghly for The Weeknd
• Joshua Halling for Oasis
• Rahul Bhatt for KATSEYE
• Thomas Falcone for Shawn Mendes
• Tom Pallant for YUNGBLUD

Favorite Soundtrack: *Socially Voted Category 

• “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (Original Soundtrack)”
• “F1 the Album”
• “Frankenstein (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)”
• “KPop Demon Hunters”
• “Nobody Wants This Season 2: The Soundtrack”
• “Sinners (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”
• “Smurfs Movie Soundtrack (Music From & Inspired By)”
• “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere”
• “Tron: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”
• “Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack”
• “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires (Original Soundtrack)”

Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category 

• Bad Bunny, “DeBí TiRaR MáS FOtoS World Tour”
• Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter Tour”
• Billie Eilish, “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour”
• BLACKPINK, “Deadline World Tour”
• Dua Lipa, “Radical Optimism Tour”
• Ella Langley, “Still Hungover Tour”
• KATSEYE, “Beautiful Chaos Tour”
• Lady Gaga, “The Mayhem Ball”
• Sabrina Carpenter, “Short n' Sweet Tour”
• Tate McRae, “Miss Possessive Tour”
• Taylor Swift, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour”
• Zara Larsson, “Midnight Sun Tour”

Favorite Tour Tradition: *Socially Voted Category 

• Benson Boone, Cover song
• Beyoncé, Blue Ivy & Rumi on stage
• Billie Eilish, “when the party’s over” silent loop
• Coldplay, Crowd cam
• Dua Lipa, Surprise guest
• Jonas Brothers, Surprise guest
• KATSEYE, “Gnarly” dance break
• Lainey Wilson, Cowgirl of the night
• ROLE MODEL, Sally
• Sabrina Carpenter, Celebrity “Juno” arrest
• Tate McRae, Fan cam on stage
• Zara Larsson, “Lush Life” star

(New for 2026) Favorite K-pop Collab: *Socially Voted Category 

• “Blink” – Corbyn Besson & TZUYU of TWICE
• “BORN AGAIN” – LISA feat. Doja Cat & RAYE
• “BUCK” – Jackson Wang feat. Diljit Dosanjh
• “Confessions” – Flo Rida, HEESEUNG & JAKE of ENHYPEN, Paul Russell
• “Dirty Work” – aespa feat. Flo Milli
• “ExtraL” – JENNIE, Doechii
• “EYES CLOSED” – JISOO X ZAYN
• “Illegal + SEVENTEEN” – PinkPantheress, SEVENTEEN
• “On My Mind” – Alex Warren & ROSÉ
• “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” – j-hope, Miguel
• “TOO BAD” – G-DRAGON feat. Anderson .Paak
• “WE PRAY (TWICE Version)” – Coldplay, TWICE, Burna Boy, Elyanna, TINI, Little Simz

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.

Since the iHeartRadio Music Awards’ inception in 2014, the show has included live performances and appearances by superstar artists, such as Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Blake Shelton, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Big Sean, Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars, Cher, Chris Martin, Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Justin Bieber, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, P!NK, Pitbull, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and many others. Among the many winners of the 2025 Awards were Benson Boone for Song of the Year; Taylor Swift for Artist of the Year; and Billie Eilish for Album of the Year. The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards also honored Mariah Carey with the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award and Lady Gaga with the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award.

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. 

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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.

Together they aim to grow the reach of Figure Skating nationwide

Colorado Springs, Colo. and New York – December 29, 2025 – U.S. Figure Skating, the national governing body of figure skating in the United States, today announced a new partnership with iHeartMedia (iHeart), the leading audio media company in America, as an official partner of the organization leading into the 2026 Winter Games. iHeart will deliver original audio storytelling, athlete-driven content and promotional support across its unmatched audio ecosystem, reaching more than a quarter of a billion listeners each month across its broadcast radio stations, podcasts, digital platforms, live events and more.

Through this partnership, iHeart will activate onsite at the ICE House in Milan, Italy from February 6–22, 2026 during the Winter Olympics, serving as a content studio and broadcast hub for iHeartRadio talent and creators. The activation will include:

• A dedicated iHeartPodcasts studio and broadcast space 
• Exclusive athlete interviews in collaboration with U.S. Figure Skating for use across iHeart platforms
• Original, Olympic-themed audio storytelling designed to connect fans with the athletes, moments and stories surrounding the Games

“We are thrilled to be partnering with iHeartMedia in an exciting time for U.S. Figure Skating as we look ahead to the U.S. Championships and the Winter Games,” said Annie White, Chief Commercial Officer, U.S. Figure Skating. “As a company that shares our commitment to meaningful audience connection, iHeartMedia will help us amplify excitement around our athletes, our events and our national programs—including Learn to Skate USA® and SkateFest—across the country.”

In addition, iHeart will support U.S. Figure Skating through a multi-channel promotional campaign leading into the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis as well as the organization’s broader Olympic-year initiative, Leave Your Mark.

“We’re proud to partner with U.S. Figure Skating at such a pivotal moment for the sport,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at iHeartMedia. “From original audio storytelling to on-site activation at the ICE House in Milan, this partnership allows us to spotlight the dedication, artistry and athleticism of these incredible athletes while bringing fans closer to the moments that define the journey to the Winter Games.”

iHeartRadio is also the exclusive audio partner for NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milano Cortina Winter Games, providing audio support and original content on Olympic-themed podcasts and more. iHeartMedia continues to reinforce its role as a premier platform for sports storytelling—connecting fans, athletes, and communities through the power of audio.

About U.S. Figure Skating
U.S. Figure Skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States as recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the International Skating Union. U.S. Figure Skating comprises more than 875 member clubs, collegiate clubs and high school teams, and more than 1,000 registered Learn to Skate USA® programs representing over 246,000 members. U.S. Figure Skating is charged with the development of the sport on all levels within the United States, including athletes, officials, sanctioning of events and exhibitions, and establishing the rules and guidelines by which the sport is governed. 

Stugotz to Host New Weekday National Show on FOX Sports Radio

Stugotz Podcast Network to Launch with iHeartPodcasts, including the popular “Stugotz and Company” and “God Bless Football” Podcasts

NEW YORK — December 22, 2025— iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America, and veteran sports media personality and best-selling author Jon “Stugotz” Weiner today announced a long-term, multiplatform partnership.

As part of the agreement, Stugotz will launch a new weekday afternoon program on FOX Sports Radio in January. Originating from iHeartMedia’s studios in South Florida, the program will broadcast Monday through Friday from 3 - 5 p.m. ET on more than 270 stations nationwide.

The program, which will also be available on FOX Sports Radio’s channel on iHeartRadio and on FOXSportsRadio.com, will feature his signature mix of hot takes, humor and unfiltered opinions as he fearlessly tackles the world of sports or whatever crosses his mind. Designed as a live radio extension of his popular podcast “Stugotz and Company,” the show will bring together his regular crew along with a rotating cast of guest co‑hosts, blending old friends and new voices.

Additionally, the Stugotz Podcast Network will launch with iHeartPodcasts, effective immediately. The network will feature an upcoming slate of original sports talk programming, including Stugotz’s podcasts “Stugotz and Company” and “God Bless Football.” Listen on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard, in addition to Stugotz’s YouTube channel.

“There was a ton of interest and a lot of great conversations, but it became obvious to me rather quickly that iHeart and FOX Sports Radio were going to be the landing spot,” said Stugotz. “I miss doing live radio, and I was looking for a partner to grow my two existing podcasts and help us build out a network. To be able to partner with the biggest and best digital company on the planet – and host a daily, two-hour live radio show with two Hall of Famers, Dan Patrick and Colin Cowherd, as lead-ins – is a place, quite frankly, I never imagined arriving at, and an opportunity I wasn't going to pass up.”

“This is a very exciting day for iHeart and FOX Sports Radio,” said Scott Shapiro, FOX Sports Radio Senior Vice President of Sports Programming. “I can assure you there is no one in the world like Stugotz — and I’m not entirely sure whether that’s a compliment or not. His uniquely bold, and sometimes outrageous, takes on the world of sports and culture will create a wildly unpredictable yet always entertaining destination for sports fans everywhere. Cannonball!”

“Stugotz has built one of the most passionate and engaged communities in sports audio and bringing that energy into a larger multiplatform universe is exactly the kind of expansion we love to champion,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to the iHeartPodcasts family and excited to grow his audience with our unmatched scale and reach.”

About Stugotz

Jon “Stugotz” Weiner is a sports talk host who has developed an army of supporters by embodying the voice of the fan. Stugotz started 790 The Ticket (WAXY) in South Florida. He joined forces with Dan Le Batard in 2004 to co-host “The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz.” The program quickly grew from Miami to national prominence on ESPN Radio. Since leaving ESPN in 2021, Stugotz continued with Le Batard under Meadowlark Media, expanding into podcasts, streaming, and new platforms. In addition to hosting the popular podcasts “Stugotz and Company” and “God Bless Football,” he’s the author of “Stugotz's Personal Record Book: The Real Winners and Losers in Sports.” He lives in Parkland, Florida with his wife Abby and their twin daughters. Fans can follow him on YouTube, Instagram and X.

About FOX Sports Radio

The FOX ports Radio Network, based in Los Angeles, Calif., is a division of Premiere Sports Network, a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, in partnership with FOX Sports. All entities have combined their considerable resources to develop a turnkey, personality driven sports programming network for radio stations nationwide. The FOX Sports Radio Network reaches more than 17 million monthly listeners on more than 630 radio stations, and can also be heard on iHeartRadio and FOXSportsRadio.com. Fans can also follow the network on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

As part of the deal, the U.S. Revolution Tour is renamed iHeart Rev Tour

PARK CITY, Utah (Dec. 18, 2025) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard and iHeartMedia, the leading audio media company in America and No. 1 podcast publisher globally, announced a partnership denoting iHeartMedia as the Official Radio and Podcast Media Partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard.

Under the terms of the deal, iHeart will formally become the title partner of a major series, the U.S. Revolution Tour, and the presenting partner of the Stifel Lake Placid Freestyle Cup. The U.S. Revolution Tour is the premier development series for freeskiing and snowboarding, designed to bridge the gap between amateur competition and elite-level events. The event will be renamed the iHeart Rev Tour. At the World Cup level, iHeart will support the Stifel Lake Placid Freestyle Cup presented by iHeartRadio, Jan. 11-12, 2026, an Azerbaijan FIS Freestyle World Cup aerials event.

iHeart has formed significant partnerships with major sports leagues throughout their history, including the NFL and NHL. In the Olympic space, iHeartRadio is the exclusive audio partner for NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milano Cortina Winter Games, providing audio support and original content on Olympic-themed podcasts, and more.

“This partnership connects U.S. Ski & Snowboard with a global brand and allows us the opportunity to reach entirely new audiences,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Their work in sports is impressive, and we are looking forward to opening the door of our world for their listeners. We are thrilled about their support of our key development events and at the World Cup level, and look forward to seeing what we can achieve together as a team.”

“This partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard reflects iHeartMedia’s commitment to fueling the future of sport by connecting fans with the athletes and moments that define competition at every level,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at iHeartMedia. “From the iHeart Rev Tour to the World Cup stage in Lake Placid, we’re proud to amplify these events through the power of radio, podcasts and streaming audio, bringing new audiences to the sport and supporting the next generation of elite talent.”

About U.S. Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

Highlighting Its ‘Creators First’ Mission, iHeart Will Seamlessly Support Both Audio and Video Podcast Distribution Within iHeartRadio – For Free

NEW YORK, NY – December 22, 2025 -- iHeartMedia, the leading audio media company in America, announced today that it will be extending its ‘Creators First’ mission by expanding its podcast platform offerings to seamlessly support both audio and video distribution within both the app and web versions of iHeartRadio -- at no cost to creators. 

 In early 2026, iHeart will give creators the ability to distribute full-length video directly into iHeartRadio – for free – in addition to their existing audio distribution.  When this video feature launches, creators will be able to upload their podcast episodes, including full-length video versions, through their standard RSS feeds for seamless distribution in iHeartRadio, the #1 digital radio service which also includes access to millions of podcasts.

 This new feature will deliver on three important factors:

• Creative Integrity: Podcasters will control how their content is presented:  If they want to offer a full-length video version of their podcast, it will be supported – and if a creator prefers distribute as audio-only, that will be supported too. iHeart will provide the tools; creators will maintain creative ownership.
• Monetization Strategy Consistent with Podcasting: Creators will retain control over their monetization, with no revenue share required to iHeart. By offering this distribution for free, consistent with audio podcast distribution platforms to date, iHeart will offer creators the most cost-effective strategy for launching and expanding their podcasts -- without compromising either their creative integrity or their financial autonomy. 
• Creator Control Over Where Content is Hosted: iHeart will not require creators to have their videos hosted and served from an iHeart-owned hosting provider in order to make video available on iHeart. Just as they do in audio, creators can decide where they want their videos to be hosted and served.

“While audio remains the backbone of the podcast medium, as well as its primary source of audience connection and the reason for the industry’s explosive growth, video podcasting is now emerging as a completely separate and incremental form to audio, in the same way that podcasting evolved as a new layer on top of broadcast radio,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia.  “At iHeartMedia creators come first.  Providing this new video distribution capability for free to our creators is an additional testament to our continuing focus on creators’ success, and is consistent with how and why the podcast industry was built to begin with.”

“As content has become more popular and podcast creators have become true stars, we've seen a natural trend: Creative audio content is becoming more valuable to more platforms,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group.  “This makes sense:  When you have some of the best creators in the world, making some of their best content in podcasting, then that’s going to drive other content types too – like video. As the no. 1 podcast publisher, iHeart provides the scale, credibility and expertise required to navigate the complexities of the growing and evolving podcast landscape, and we’re fully committed to working with creators to help them grow and retain their audience, ensuring they reach the widest possible audience and maximize their financial performance – which now includes video. Because that’s what our creators want, deserve and should expect.”

New York, NY – December 19, 2025 – iHeartMedia, the #1 audio company in America, announced today that it has extended its relationship with the culture-shifting multimedia mogul Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of iHeartMedia New York's Power 105's wildly popular and nationally syndicated hit radio show "The Breakfast Club," heard by over 7 million listeners monthly and founder of The Black Effect podcast network.

One of the world’s most well-informed, authoritative and distinctive media personalities, Charlamagne Tha God has become a crucial and influential voice in American culture. Under the new multi-year agreement, Charlamagne will continue his uninhibited trademark interview style on the award-winning “The Breakfast Club” radio show, where he has long been recognized for his relentless effort to unveil truth by asking the questions audiences want to hear most, weekdays from 6-10:00 a.m. EST, as well as “Weekends with The Breakfast Club,” alongside co-hosts DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious and Loren LoRosa.

"When it comes to iHeartMedia, gratitude will always be my attitude. They’ve created space for me to grow not just as talent, but as an executive and true partner through The Black Effect Podcast Network,” said Charlamagne Tha God. “To say that I’m thankful is an understatement. iHeart is the biggest and best audio company on the planet and audio is the foundation on which the whole media conglomerate will be built. Podcasting, live events, TV/film and documentaries, the sky is the limit for where we are going; and radio will always be at the core of it. Here's to a new era of growth, impact, and prosperity."

“The Breakfast Club,” celebrating its 15-year milestone this month, has become the bullhorn for modern culture and is widely regarded as the most informative and entertaining top-rated contemporary Hip-Hop/R&B morning show today. Charlamagne Tha God and his co-hosts DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, and Loren LoRosa are known for their unrivaled interviews with celebrities and recording artists. Esteemed guests who have appeared on the show include former President Barack Obama, former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, Jay-Z, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart, Snoop Dogg, Future, 50 Cent, Lizzo, Will Smith, Alicia Keys and many more. The crew also hosts “Weekends with The Breakfast Club,” a 3-hour weekly program featuring a countdown of the top 20 songs on the charts and signature interviews. Charlamagne Tha God and “The Breakfast Club” were inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2020.

“Charlamagne has been a transformative voice in audio, redefining what it means to create content that sparks dialogue and drives cultural change. Through The Breakfast Club and his growing podcast network, he’s amplified diverse voices, tackled tough conversations, and built platforms that continue to resonate with audiences nationwide,” said Rich Bressler, President & COO for iHeartMedia. "His influence has helped shape the future of audio and we’re energized by what lies ahead and appreciate his ongoing trust in iHeart.”

Additionally, iHeart and Charlamagne will continue to partner on the historic joint venture, The Black Effect Podcast Network -- the world’s largest podcast publisher dedicated to Black listeners, bringing 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 2020 and curated by Charlamagne himself, The Black Effect has debuted 60+ shows -- generating 11 million monthly downloads and features a luminous roster of marquee talent and influential voices committed to enlightening, educating and entertaining audiences. Earlier this year, “The Breakfast Club” replay podcast -- which served as the flagship show for the launch of The Black Effect Podcast Network – surpassed one billion downloads, joining a very short list of podcasts to reach this impressive milestone.

Charlamagne Tha God was represented by Ted Chervin at CAA, with legal counsel provided by Loan Dang of Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang. Financial strategy and advisory were led by Humble Lukanga and Laura Rutebuka of Lifeline Financial Group. The agreement was developed in close partnership with Charlamagne’s longtime business partner Karen Kinney of KK Entertainment & Media.

About Charlamagne Tha God

Lenard “Charlamagne Tha God” McKelvey is a multimedia mogul, Radio Hall of Fame inductee, and New York Times bestselling author who has spent nearly two decades shaping American culture. He is the co-host of iHeartMedia’s nationally syndicated The Breakfast Club, heard by more than 7 million listeners monthly and widely regarded as the most influential Hip-Hop and R&B morning show in the country.

Known for his fearless interview style, Charlamagne has led headline-making conversations that spark cultural dialogue and tackle tough, timely issues. He is the founder of The Black Effect Podcast Network, a joint venture with iHeartMedia and the world’s largest podcast network dedicated to Black audiences, which has launched more than 60 shows and reaches over 11 million monthly downloads. He also founded Southland Stories, a film production company created to spotlight authentic, impactful storytelling. Outside of media, Charlamagne established the Mental Wealth Alliance to advance mental health awareness and provide resources in underserved communities.