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The all-new season of 'Next Question with Katie Couric' starts April 11 with new episodes every Thursday -- listen HERE

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Katie Couric Media today announced the launch of the ninth season of the highly acclaimed podcast, “Next Question with Katie Couric.”

In the season premiere, Katie shares her big family news with Momager in Chief herself, Kris Jenner. From an early age, Jenner says she wanted a family –and even predicted she’d have six kids. In this personal and heartfelt interview, the grandmother of 13 dishes about her love of celebration (she’s already started Christmas shopping), grandkid dates, and realizing that when you promise something to one grandkid (in this case a car), the other ones are definitely going to find out. Reflecting on her journey from working in retail stores owned by her mother and grandmother to building an empire, Jenner opens up about family, purpose and legacy–and has some exclusive tips for new grandmother Katie!

Future episodes include Jay Shetty on balancing being and doing, an interview with the short-lived Jeopardy! host Mike Richards on recovery after a cancellation, Frank Bruni makes some sense out of this “Age of Grievance” we’re living in, valuable insights from Liz Cheney and Hillary Clinton for this major election year, and internationally renowned soprano Renee Fleming takes us inside music and the mind.

Tune in every Thursday to join Katie Couric and her guests for a conversation that will take you out of the day-to-day and inspire optimism and perspective at a time when it can often feel like the world has been turned upside down.

WHO: Katie Couric (@katiecouric) is an award-winning journalist and No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of her memoir, “Going There,” which was published in October 2021. She is also a co-founder of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) which has raised more than $700 million for cancer research. Couric was the first woman to solo anchor a network evening newscast, serving as anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News” from 2006 to 2011 following 15-years as co-anchor of NBC’s “Today Show.”

In 2017, she founded Katie Couric Media (KCM), which has developed a number of media projects, including a daily newsletter, “Wake-Up Call”, the “Next Question” iHeartPodcast, digital video series and several documentaries. You can find it all at katiecouric.com.

WHEN: Listen to new episodes of “Next Question with Katie Couric” every Thursday. The first episode of season nine with Kris Jenner drops April 11, 2024.

WHERE: “Next Question with Katie Couric” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Katie Couric Media:

Founded by award-winning journalist, Katie Couric, and her husband John Molner, Katie Couric Media creates high-quality content in collaboration with purpose-driven brands that sparks curiosity, elevates conversation, inspires action and moves the world forward. Katie Couric Media recently launched a new website and produces a newsletter, Wake-Up Call; podcast, Next Question; original video, including short-form digital series such as #SeeHer Story, The Bright Side, TIME Reports with Katie Couric, Daring to Disrupt and Thank You Notes; as well as documentaries and scripted series. Couric (@KatieCouric) is a number one New York Times best-selling author of her memoir and a co-founder of Stand Up To Cancer. For more information, visit http://katiecouric.com/

New York, N.Y.- April 11, 2024 - iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the Daytime Village at the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on Saturday, May 4 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. CT at the Dell Technologies Plaza of Moody Center in Austin, TX.  The free daytime event will feature live performances by Riley Green, Chris Lane, Walker Hayes, Ashley Cooke, Chase Matthew and Kelsey Hart. The Daytime Village will also feature interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners.

The Daytime Village at the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One will kick off at Moody Center with the main event Saturday evening, May 4. Now in its eleventh year, the 2024 lineup will feature Country music’s hottest artists including Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne, Walker Hayes and more performing live at Moody Center in Austin, hosted once again by iHeartMedia's nationally syndicated top on-air Country personality, Bobby Bones.

iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com on Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT).

Tickets to the main stage at the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival are on sale now to the general public via Ticketmaster.com and MoodyCenterATX.com.

iHeartCountry stations reach more than 100 million country listeners every month, making it the largest Country radio group in America. 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 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.

iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, Coffee Toppers Cold Foam, Crown Royal, Curb Records, JCPenney, M&M'S, St Jude Children's Research Hospital®, Straight Talk Wireless, and [ yellow tail ], with more to be announced.

St Jude Children's Research Hospital® is the benefiting charity partner of the 2024 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.

Blippi and Meekah embark on new imaginative adventures beginning today, April 10

Listen to the first four episodes HERE

NEW YORK – April 10, 2024 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, and Moonbug Entertainment, a subsidiary of Candle Media, and the most popular live-action preschool brand, Blippi, today announced the launch of a new family podcast series "Blippi & Meekah's Road Trip." The first four episodes will premiere together on April 10th, with new episodes posting each week following the debut. Families can listen to the first four episodes now, here.

"Blippi & Meekah's Road Trip" will follow best friends and beloved children’s characters Blippi and Meekah as they hop in their BlippiMobile and take imaginative road trips driven by curiosity. Each adventure is packed with interactive sounds, fun facts, songs and games as they visit exciting destinations like a vrooming monster truck rally, a singing rainforest and the roaring prehistoric era.

"We're thrilled to team up with Moonbug Entertainment to bring the wildly popular Blippi to our youngest listeners and their families," said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. "We hope this whimsical new series will spark kids' imaginations and encourage learning as we follow Blippi and Meekah on their exciting audio adventures."

Blippi, with his iconic orange glasses, turns the world into a playground for preschoolers everywhere. The brand encourages a lifelong love of learning which helps to instill confidence and curiosity at a young age. Over the last decade, Blippi has become a worldwide sensation with more than one billion monthly views across global streaming platforms and garnered millions of fans around the world.

“‘Blippi and Meekah’s Road Trip’ provides a new way to connect with children and families beyond the screen,” says Mathew Reiffe, Head of Music at Moonbug Entertainment. “Each road trip is packed with adventure and interactive games like ‘Follow Your Ears’ and ‘What’s Outside Your Window,’ perfect to listen to on the road or at home. This partnership with iHeartPodcasts comes at the ideal time as we celebrate Blippi’s 10th anniversary.”

“Blippi & Meekah's Road Trip” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms beginning April 10, 2024.

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About Blippi

Blippi, the world's most popular live-action preschool brand, turns the world into a playground for preschoolers everywhere. The brand encourages a lifelong love of learning which helps to instill confidence and curiosity at a young age. Blippi has become a worldwide sensation with more than one billion monthly views across platforms including Netflix, HBO Max, Cartoonito, Sky, Amazon and YouTube and millions of fans around the world. The franchise has expanded rapidly since it was acquired by Moonbug Entertainment in 2020. Blippi is available in more than 20 languages, including ASL, and is distributed by more than 30 global broadcast and streaming partners. Blippi’s buddies Meekah and Juca have spun off into their own shows and Blippi lives off the screen with sold-out live events, popular music tracks, and in-demand toys available at all major retailers.

About Moonbug Entertainment

The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to entertaining and enriching content, making its shows available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. The company is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, consumer products and live events.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.

Celebrates Luke Bryan with “New Music Spotlight” feature

NEW YORK, N.Y. – April 5, 2024 – iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists with World Premiere debuts and live event announcements.

This week, iHeartMedia World Premiered a series of new singles, including Imagine Dragons’ "Eyes Closed" and Glass Animals’ "Creatures In Heaven" on April 3 across all iHeartRadio ALT stations. On April 5, Kehlani’s "After Hours" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio Hip Hop and Rhythm CHR stations, while Five Finger Death Punch and DMX’s "This is the Way” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio Active Rock stations. Additionally, Luke Bryan’s new single "Love You, Miss You, Mean It" was featured in “New Music Spotlight” slots across all iHeartCountry stations on April 5.

Also on April 5, iHeartMedia will celebrate The Black Keys with an “iHeartRadio Album Release Party” for their new album, “Ohio Players,” out the same day. During the intimate event, the band will perform some of their new music live and talk about the album and more during a special Q&A hosted by iHeartRadio's Stryker. Fans can tune in live on Friday, April 5 at 10pm ET / 7pm PT via iHeartRadio's YouTube Channel as well as on iHeartRadio's ALT Radio station on the free iHeartRadio app.

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

 

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LOS ANGELES – April 1, 2024 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, together with Tori Spelling, announce an all-new weekly podcast titled “MISSPELLING”. Listen to the premiere episode here.

Tori Spelling, the beloved actress, entrepreneur, author, and mother, rose to fame in the 1990s as Donna Martin on “Beverly Hills, 90210”. She quickly became a household name as she grew up in the spotlight. Now, with “MISSPELLING”, Tori will unveil who the real woman is behind all the headlines and will open up like never before in this intimate podcast series.

More about the podcast:

Who is the real woman behind the noTORIous Tori Spelling headlines?

Is the mother of 5 living in a Beverly Hills Manor or in an RV?

Is she Donna Martin or is she a down-and-out divorcee?

For someone who grew up with Hollywood mogul Aaron Spelling, was she daddy's little girl? Or is she her father's daughter?

In a town where the lines are blurred, it’s finally time to clear the air with the misunderstood Miss Spelling.

Follow Tori as she confronts the missteps, the mistakes, and the misconceptions.

Miss Spelling is ready to reveal what's real and what's fake, as she strips down her Hollywood persona.

If you think the rumors are shocking, just wait until you hear the truth!

Because when a woman has nothing to lose, she has everything to gain.

“MISSPELLING” marks the second podcast with Tori Spelling and iHeartPodcasts. She will continue to host 9021OMG alongside her BFF and former co-star Jennie Garth.

Follow @misspellingpodcast and @torispelling on Instagram for updates.

“MISSPELLING” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and anywhere podcasts are heard.

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Fans can hear “NBA DNA with Hannah Storm” now, HERE

“The VC Show with Vince Carter” joins the NBA Podcast Network to launch season two and welcomes guests Antawn Jamison and Jameer Nelson – Listen now HERE

NEW YORK – April 3, 2024 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, and the National Basketball Association (NBA), today announced the addition of two shows to its multi-year podcast partnership, including the debut of “NBA DNA with Hannah Storm” today. Additionally, Vince Carter brings “The VC Show with Vince Carter” to the NBA Podcast Network for its much anticipated season two.

“NBA DNA with Hannah Storm” will feature host, commentator and “SportsCenter” anchor Hannah Storm delving into her incredible life and drawing stories from her earliest days as a fan, when her father was commissioner of the ABA (the league that later merged with the NBA) and she witnessed the Pacers’ logo getting designed on her kitchen table to her historic career as a pioneer in the field of sports broadcasting for women. This multi-part podcast series – featuring legendary Hall of Famers, current NBA superstars and basketball media personalities – will unfold through interviews, archive audio and first-person narrative that will interweave her personal story with the history of modern professional basketball. 

“I have long dreamed of doing a project chronicling my unique lifelong journey through professional basketball, from the ABA to the NBA and WNBA,” said Storm. “I am so excited to share the stories along the way with the people who are an integral part of my NBA DNA!”

“NBA DNA with Hannah Storm” will feature a slew of can’t-miss guests including Dr. J (Julius Erving), Charles Barkley, Rex Chapman, Dell Curry, Bob Costas, Peter Vecsey, Sheryl Swoopes, Doris Burke, Ralph Sampson, Robert Horry, Muggsy Bogues, P.J. Carlesimo, Larry Brown, Rebecca Lobo and Rudy Tomjanovich. 

Additionally, “The VC Show with Vince Carter” will join the iHeartMedia and NBA slate for its season two debut. The show features the eight-time NBA All-Star sharing incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his life and 22-year career in the league with the biggest names in sports and entertainment. In the season two debut, Carter talks with former UNC Tar Heel teammate and NBA great Antawn Jamison. During the episode, the two discuss some of their greatest memories on campus in Chapel Hill as well as the epic night Antawn dropped 51 on Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. This week Carter will sit down with Jameer Nelson… 

“I am so excited that season two is finally here thanks to iHeart and the NBA Podcast Network,” said Carter. “This season we have a new theme song and a new look, but still the same good conversation.”

These two podcasts add to iHeartMedia’s existing shows in partnership with the NBA including “NBA Flashback,” “Maxey on the Mic,” “NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok,” “NBA Finals File,” “Four Years of Heat” and “Miles and Jack Got Mad Boosties” and more. All shows are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Fans can check out all the shows on the NBA Podcast Network including NBA team shows, HERE.

About the NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2023-24 season featured a record 125 international players from 40 countries and territories.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms.  NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness. 

The Event Featured Performances by Ludacris, Justin Timberlake, Green Day, TLC, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Tate McRae, Latto and more, plus Jennifer Hudson delivered a special musical tribute to the 2024 iHeartRadio Icon Award Recipient Cher

Beyoncé Honored with the 2024 iHeartRadio Innovator Award

The Awards Show Featured Special Appearances by Avril Lavigne, GloRilla, Jared Leto, JoJo Siwa, Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor, Meryl Streep, Niecy Nash-Betts, Peso Pluma, Ravi Patel, Stevie Wonder, T-Pain, Vella Lovell and more

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NEW YORK - April 2, 2024 - The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards gathered some of the most iconic artists on Monday, April 1 to celebrate all things music from the last year and the summer ahead. Hosted by Ludacris, the event took place at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, aired live on FOX and was broadcasted on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. The awards show featured performances by Ludacris, Justin Timberlake, Green Day, TLC, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Tate McRae, Latto and more, plus Jennifer Hudson delivered a special musical tribute to the 2024 iHeartRadio Icon Award Recipient Cher.

The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards honored Beyoncé with the 2024 iHeartRadio Innovator Award for taking creative risks, successfully transforming her music and influencing pop culture. Cher was presented with the 2024 iHeartRadio Icon Award, honoring her unparalleled contributions to music and pop culture for over seven decades. The iHeartRadio Landmark Award, which recognizes artists’ album releases that have inspired and shaped culture over multiple decades, was presented to Rock N Roll Hall of Famer’s Green Day release of Dookie and TLC’s CrazySexyCool.

In addition, the show featured special appearances from Avril Lavigne, GloRilla, Jared Leto, JoJo Siwa, Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor, Meryl Streep, Niecy Nash-Betts, Peso Pluma, Ravi Patel, Stevie Wonder, T-Pain, Vella Lovell and more.

The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards will live on-demand on MVPD VOD/FOX NOW and Hulu until April 22 and Tubi from April 9 -29. 

Additional highlights included: 

• Justin Timberlake opened the show with “Selfish” before getting the crowd on their feet with “No Angels” and giving his *NSYNC bandmate Lance Bass in the front row a high five.
• Host Ludacris welcomed the audience and shouted out his mom before recounting his Atlanta radio roots. 
• Ice Spice, who won Best New Artist (Hip Hop), said hi to SZA during her speech and encouraged up and coming artists to always believe s and “tell the haters to f*** themselves.”
• Avril Lavigne introduced Green Day, who performed their iconic hits “Bobby Sox” and “Basket Case,” and Billie Joe Armstrong shook it out for the crowd, before accepting the iHeartRadio Landmark award. 
• Tate McRae wowed the crowd with her smash hits  “exes” and “Greedy” with choreography alongside her color-coordinated dancers
• SZA bowed to T-Pain and Meghan Trainor before accepting her award for Best R&B Artist, among her three other wins, and remarked on how special it felt to have a radio record and be recognized at the awards.
• Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson shared a hug on stage during their emotional performance of “Save Me,” and Jelly Roll had a powerful message about second chances during his acceptance speech. He also joked that people “always told me I had a face for radio.” 
• Lance Bass and AJ McLean presented Taylor Swift with Artist of the Year. In Taylor’s acceptance video she thanked her fans and mentioned her excitement for her upcoming album.
• TLC, who received the iHeartRadio Landmark Award, performed crowd-favorites “No Scrubs” and “Waterfalls,” Latto surprised the crowd and joined them onstage to close the performance.
• Meryl Streep recounted how much she loved Cher as a child and later got to work with her on a movie before presenting the legendary artist with the iHeartRadio Icon Award. 
• Jennifer Hudson surprised the crowd for a special musical tribute to Cher, this year’s Icon Award Recipient. Cher and Jennifer then performed a powerful duet of Cher’s hit “Believe.” 
• Stevie Wonder introduced Beyoncé with a brief history of her career as she took the stage to accept the 2024 iHeartRadio Innovator Award. In her acceptance speech, Beyoncé noted Stevie Wonder is the artist she would listen to for the rest of her life and revealed he played harmonica on her cover of “Jolene.” She also shouted out several iconic Black artists for paving the way for her.
• Jared Leto presented Alternative Artist of the Year to Fall Out Boy.
• Ludacris closed out the show performing his hits “All I Do Is Win,” “Yeah” and “Move B****.”

Category winners were: 

Song of the Year:

•  “Kill Bill” - SZA                                                                                          

(New for 2024) Pop Song of the Year:

•  “Flowers”- Miley Cyrus                                              

(New for 2024) Pop Artist of the Year:

•  Taylor Swift

Pop Album of the Year:

• GUTS- Olivia Rodrigo

Artist of the Year:

•  Taylor Swift

Duo/Group of the Year:

• OneRepublic

Best Collaboration:              

•   “Calm Down”- Rema & Selena Gomez                                           

Best New Artist (Pop):

•  Jelly Roll

Country Song of the Year:                                  

•  “Heart Like A Truck” - Lainey Wilson                                       

Country Artist of the Year:

• Morgan Wallen

Country Album of the Year:

• One Thing At A Time- Morgan Wallen

Best New Artist (Country):

• Jelly Roll

Hip-Hop Song of the Year:

•  “All My Life”- Lil Durk ft. J. Cole                                                          

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:

•  Drake

Hip-Hop Album of the Year:

• Heroes & Villains- Metro Boomin

Best New Artist (Hip-Hop):

• Ice Spice

R&B Song of the Year:                                   

•  “Snooze”- SZA                                            

R&B Artist of the Year:

•  SZA

R&B Album of the Year: 

• SOS- SZA

Best African Music Artist:

• Burna Boy

Best New Artist (R&B):

•  Victoria Monét

Alternative Song of the Year:                               

•  “One More Time”- blink-182                                                                         

Alternative Artist of the Year:

•  Fall Out Boy

Alternative Album of the Year:

• The Record- boygenius

Best New Artist (Alt and Rock):

• Noah Kahan

Rock Song of the Year:                    

•  “Lost” - Linkin Park                                                                         

Rock Artist of the Year:

•  Foo Fighters

Rock Album of the Year:

• 72 Seasons- Metallica

Dance Song of the Year:                                     

•  “Strangers” - Kenya Grace                                                    

Dance Artist of the Year:

•  Tiësto

Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year:                                      

•  “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”- Shakira and Bizarrap                                           

Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year:

•  Karol G

Latin Pop/ Urban Album of the Year:

• MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO- Karol G

Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban):

• Young Miko

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

•  “Ella Baila Sola” - Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma                                    

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:

•  Peso Pluma

Regional Mexican Album of the Year:

• Génesis- Peso Pluma

Best New Artist (Regional Mexican):

• Peso Pluma

(New for 2024) K-pop Song of the Year:                                                   

•  “Cupid (Twin Version)”- FIFTY FIFTY         

(New for 2024) K-pop Artist of the Year:

• Jung Kook                                                                          

(New for 2024) Best New Artist (K-pop):

•  NewJeans

K-Pop Album of the Year:

• 5-Star- Stray Kids

Producer of the Year:

•  Jack Antonoff

Songwriter of the Year:

• Ashley Gorley

Tour of the Year:

• Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour

Label of the Year:

• Republic Records 

Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category 

•  “Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Version)”- Taylor Swift 

Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category 

•  “Seven”- Jung Kook ft. Latto  

Best Fan Army presented by Otezla® (apremilast): *Socially Voted Category 

•  BTS Army

Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category 

•  Gracie Abrams

 Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category 

•  Joshua Sowter-Halling - Louis Tomlinson

TikTok Bop of the Year: *Socially Voted Category 

•  “Cruel Summer”- Taylor Swift

(New for 2024) Favorite On Screen: *Socially Voted Category 

•  “j-hope IN THE BOX”

Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category 

•  Taylor Swift

 (New for 2024) Favorite Debut Album: *Socially Voted Category 

• Layover - V

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

Executive producers for the “iHeartRadio Music Awards” are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters, for iHeartMedia. 

Proud partners of this year’s event includes Otezla. 

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WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Best Case Studios today announced “Fallen Angels: A Story of California Corruption.” When investigative reporter Paul Pringle of the LA Times received a tip in the spring of 2016 saying that the powerful dean of USC’s medical school may have been caught up in the overdose of a young woman in a hotel room in Pasadena, California, he expected it to be a “quick spot” story about drugs and bad behavior by a high profile figure – fairly typical, if embarrassing for the University of Southern California. 

But the incident in the hotel ends up leading Pringle and his fellow reporters into a much deeper story, a web of money and influence at two of the most powerful institutions in the city of Los Angeles. 

Throughout 10 thirty-minute episodes, “Fallen Angels: A Story of California Corruption” will go deeper and deeper into the intermingled world of power and privilege. Pringle will host – but he doesn’t simply narrate. In a story that plays like a classic LA noir, Pringle and his fellow journalists — who formed a secret reporting team, out of sight of the Times’ top editors — will investigate the story, turn reluctant witnesses into crucial on the record sources, and meet obstacles and stonewalling at every turn: from USC, from law enforcement, and more troubling still, from their own newspaper. 

Adapted from Pringle’s book Bad City: Peril and Power in the City of Angels, “Fallen Angels” is a journalistic thriller —”Chinatown” meets “Spotlight” — one that takes listeners into the shadows of sunny Los Angeles, where devastating consequences unfold when predators and corruption lurk unchecked.

Executive producers are Pringle, Joe Pichirallo and Adam Pincus for Best Case Studios. 

• Episode 1: The Hotel Constance
• Episode 2: The Trojan Wall
• Episode 3: Company Men
• Episode 4: The Secret Reporting Team
• Episode 5: The Warren Family
• Episode 6: Sarah’s Story
• Episode 7: Publication Day
• Episode 8: Bad Doctors
• Episode 9: The Golden Handshake
• Episode 10: Where are they now?

WHO: Paul Pringle is a Los Angeles Times reporter who specializes in investigating corruption. In 2019, he and two colleagues won the Pulitzer Prize in Investigative Reporting for their work uncovering the widespread sexual abuse by Dr. George Tyndall at the University of Southern California, an inquiry that grew out of their reporting the year before on Dr. Carmen Puliafito, dean of USC’s medical school. Pringle was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2009 and a member of reporting teams that won Pulitzer Prizes in 2004 and 2011. Pringle won the George Polk Award in 2008, the same year the Society of Professional Journalists of Greater Los Angeles honored him as a distinguished journalist. Along with several colleagues, he shared in Harvard University’s 2011 Worth Bingham Prize for Investigative Reporting. Pringle and a Times colleague won the California Newspaper Publishers Association’s Freedom of Information Award in 2014 and the University of Florida’s Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Award in 2015. Pringle lives in Glendale, California.

WHEN: “Fallen Angels: A story of California Corruption” will be available March 28, with new episodes launching every Thursday. Listen to the official trailer now. 

WHERE: “Fallen Angels: A story of California Corruption” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Best Case Studios

Best Case Studios is a production company that makes premium narrative audio, founded by award-winning producer and executive Adam Pincus. Best Case produces both narrative nonfiction and scripted audio drama and has made shows with ABC, Spotify, Audible, iHeart, A&E Networks, Dow Jones, Cadence 13/Audacy, Exactly Right Media, Stephen Curry’s company Unanimous Media, LitHub and others. Recent projects include the Webby-nominated series “The Greatest Sports Stories Never Told,” “Sound Barrier: Sylvester,” a music-driven documentary series about the trailblazing Queen of Disco, Sylvester James, and “In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson” which was recently adapted as a feature documentary by renowned filmmaker Dawn Porter for ABC News Studios / Hulu. 

MundoNow’s Oyénos Audio Network to be Distributed by iHeartPodcasts

ATLANTA (March 26th, 2024) - Today, Mundo Hispano Digital, the parent company of MundoNow.com, one of the oldest Certified Minority Latino media platforms in the United States, announced a partnership with iHeartMedia, marking a significant milestone in the realm of LatinX media and marketing strategy. The new collaboration will include MundoNow’s audio network Oyénos’ slate of podcasts being distributed widely by iHeartPodcasts.

Since its launch in February 2023, Oyénos, under the guidance of Dafnne Wejebe, Director of Audio, has experienced remarkable growth, tripling in size, and averaging an impressive 1.5 million downloads per month and growing. This new partnership allows Oyénos to leverage iHeartMedia’s vast reach, extensive sales network and marketing assets to further grow the LatinX media platform to new audiences.

Oyénos showcases the multifaceted experiences of Latinos in the USA, enriching the podcasting landscape with diverse narratives, and features an array of genres from True Crime and Paranormal to Astrology, News, Current Events, and In-Culture shows. Beginning today, 20 Oyénos shows will be available via iHeartPodcasts, with another 10 joining by June.

"We're thrilled to embark on this transformative partnership with iHeartPodcasts, solidifying our commitment to amplifying LatinX voices in the audio space,” said Rene Alegria, President and CEO of MundoNow. “This collaboration represents a pivotal moment for Oyénos Audio, as we combine forces to deliver captivating content and innovative marketing strategies that resonate deeply with our community. In today’s ever-evolving media landscape, we continue to strive to deliver compelling, informative, and engaging content to a large and significantly still underserved audience – bilingual and bicultural Latinos.”

The timing of this partnership couldn't be more opportune, as digital media consumption habits continue to evolve with monthly podcast listenership among Latinos increasing by 52 percent since 2022, nearly four times faster than the rate among the general U.S. population, according to Edison Research.

“We are excited to integrate Oyénos Audio into our iHeartPodcasts network including collaboration with our My Cultura network, continuing our effort to bring more diverse voices and content to our listeners and serving the needs of the Latin community,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for iHeartMedia. “Oyénos offers quality content that resonates deeply with bilingual and bicultural audiences, and we look forward to providing them the reach and accessibility our multiplatform and assets have to offer.”

With a finger on the pulse of the Latino Podcast market, MundoNow and iHeartMedia are poised to redefine the podcasting landscape, offering compelling content and unparalleled marketing strategies that resonate with the ever-growing LatinX audience.

About MundoNow

MundoNow is one of the few certified-minority-owned digital platforms with a national reach, and whose largest markets include New York, California, Florida, Texas, Arizona and Georgia, as well as growing pockets throughout the Southeast and Midwest. A winner of 21 total Emmy’s in three years, MundoNow has its roots in print, starting out as a Spanish-language newspaper in 1979, which it still distributes.

With its deep roots in the Latino community, MundoNow’s mission is to empower, inform and bring purpose to the online Latino community. Visit www.mundonow.com.

Ludacris to Host and Perform at This Year’s Award Show Live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles

NEW YORK- March 21, 2024- iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced that Beyoncé will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Additionally, Ludacris will host and perform during the event airing LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX and will also be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. Ludacris joins the previously announced performance lineup including Justin Timberlake, Green Day, TLC, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Tate McRae and more, plus a special musical tribute to the 2024 iHeartRadio Icon Award Recipient Cher. 

Few artists in the course of history have taken creative risks, successfully transformed their music and influenced pop culture on the level that Beyoncé has. Throughout the years, the global cultural icon has created music that has topped the charts across multiple formats, while also architecting groundbreaking tours, including last year’s RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR - the highest-grossing tour in history for both an R&B artist and a Black female artist. Her recent release of “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” from her upcoming COWBOY CARTER album on March 29, is officially the first song in music history to simultaneously chart across US Pop, Hot AC, AC, Country, Rhythmic, Hip Hop, R&B and Triple A radio formats. It is the first song this year to reach No. 1 in the US and globally on all major sales/streaming platforms, also making her the first Black female artist to reach No. 1 on the Hot 100 with a Country song.  Beyond creating art that has inspired the world, over the last decade Beyoncé’s passion for philanthropy and giving back with her BeyGOOD Foundation has helped communities around the world on a wide range of issues from disaster relief and water and housing scarcity to supporting young entrepreneurs and career development. Beyoncé is the true definition of the modern-day artist innovator.

“I’m looking forward to hosting the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards and sharing the stage with some of the best in music,” said Ludacris. “It will be an amazing night celebrating fan-favorite artists with special performances that fans won’t want to miss.”

Artists receiving multiple nominations include, 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Blink-182, Carin León, David Kushner, Doechii, Doja Cat, Drake, Dua Lipa, Fall Out Boy, Foo Fighters, Grupo Frontera, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Jung Kook, Karol G, Lil Durk, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, Metro Boomin, Miley Cyrus, Morgan Wallen, Noah Kahan, Olivia Rodrigo, Paramore, Peso Pluma, Rema, Selena Gomez, Shakira, SZA, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Tyla, Usher and Yng Lvcas. For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.

In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2024 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 Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Best Fan Army presented by Otezla® (apremilast), Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year, Favorite On Screen, Favorite Tour Style and Favorite Debut Album. Social voting will close on March 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT for all categories. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.

Proud partners of this year’s event include Otezla with more to be announced.

Executive producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters, for iHeartMedia.

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

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