iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman to Launch First Podcast, Divulging The Secrets Behind Some of The Biggest Marketing, Creative and Business Successes

“Math & Magic: Stories From the Frontiers of Marketing” Will Debut May 14 on the iHeartPodcast Network

Listen to the Official Trailer Now on iHeartRadio

NEW YORK – May 6, 2019 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, today announced the upcoming launch of Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman’s first podcast, “Math & Magic: Stories From the Frontiers of Marketing,” on the iHeartPodcast Network. The iHeartRadio Original podcast will feature conversations between Pittman and other visionary leaders from across the entertainment and media industries as they share how they’ve used insights and creativity to cut through the noise and bring incredible ideas to life time and time again. The first two episodes of the weekly podcast will premiere on May 14 and will feature interviews with the legendary Maurice Levy, who, during his tenure as CEO of Publicis Groupe, increased the value of the company by 100x and expanded a French agency into a true global advertising and communications leader; and Scooter Braun, renowned talent entrepreneur, investor and entertainment executive who boosted the careers of international superstars such as Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and many others and is one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People In the World. Subsequent episodes will air each Tuesday on the iHeartRadio app.

“I’ve been fortunate in my career to be at the forefront of the cable TV, internet and audio revolutions, and I’ve been part of – and heard – so many stories that are keys to breakout successes,” said Pittman. “This podcast will be about sharing those stories through the people who have lived them – and sometimes it’s just eavesdropping on old friends reminiscing about how things really happened.”

On each episode, Pittman will be joined by some of today’s most gifted disruptors to share their experiences of how math and/or magic have led to some of the industry’s most successful marketing, creative and business successes. The series will dig into stories about how music moguls find and bet on the next Ariana Grande; why buying pages in The New York Times and leaving them completely blank is a brilliant marketing strategy; and how ‘Imported from Detroit’ originated as a marketing campaign. In addition to Levy and Braun, Pittman will also sit down with Julie Rieger, former Chief Data Strategist and head of media for 20th Century Fox Film; music legend Shaggy; Judy McGrath, former Chairman and CEO of MTV Networks; Tim Castree, CEO of GroupM North America; Ben Lerer, CEO of Group Nine Media; Jarl Mohn, CEO of NPR; and more.

“Bob Pittman is a media visionary unlike any other going all the way back to his creation of MTV, and his discussions with the brightest minds in the industry are riveting,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “Whether you’re figuring out your career path, starting a business, looking to change the world – or just want to hear interesting conversations – ’Math & Magic’ is a must-listen. Bob’s interview style will make you feel like you’re right there in the room soaking up secrets from some of the biggest innovators and disruptors of our time.”

Pittman has a long history as a consumer product and media innovator. He was at the forefront of the cable revolution as co-founder of MTV and the CEO of MTV Networks; had a hand in bringing the internet to the masses as the COO of America Online; and is now leading the audio revolution sweeping the world. In addition, Pittman has served as CEO of Time Warner Enterprises, Six Flags Theme Parks and Century 21 Real Estate. He has also been investor in tech and consumer businesses.

iHeartRadio is America’s #1 commercial podcaster and the #1 streaming digital radio service. Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to “Math & Magic” on your favorite device.

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Professional Fighters League (PFL) and iHeartMedia Announce Marketing and Content Partnership

PFL and iHeartMedia to Enhance Fan Experience Through Music, Talent, Audio Content, Consumer Promotions and More 

 

NEW YORK CITY and WASHINGTON, DC (May 3, 2019) -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the first organization ever to present MMA in the sport-season format of Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship,and leading audio company iHeartMedia, today announced a marketing, content and promotion partnership designed to promote fight events and enhance the fan experience through the fusion of music and MMA.  

iHeartMedia on-air hosts and talent will make appearances at select events, kicking off with New York’s Hip Hop and R&B station Power 105.1’s DJ Suss-One spinning live at the first event of the PFL 2019 Season May 9 at Nassau Coliseum.  Promotional opportunities continue with DJ Envy of The Breakfast Club, the popular morning show syndicated on Hip-Hop and R&B stations nationwide, to drive tune-in for the events.

The partnership also includes creating music experiences in connection with each fight night and providing fans with access to PFL “in the life” fighter interviews. Fans will gain insight into what happens behind-the-scenes during fight week through the lens of iHeart and PFL influencers. Promotional contests will run across iHeartMedia stations throughout the country and on iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital live streaming radio service.  

“The goal of our partnership with iHeart is to create an immersive and exciting experience for fans through music, entertainment and fighter interactions in connection with our regular season, playoff and championship events,” said Peter Murray, CEO of the PFL. “As the leader in audio, with more than 270 million listeners a month on their broadcast stations alone, iHeartMedia will help us reach a massive audience as we enhance and promote our season, which starts May 9 on ESPN2, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.” 

“We are thrilled to be working with the PFL and have the ability to create significant awareness for them through our leading broadcast and digital assets,” said Joe Robinson, President of Corporate Development & Ventures. “We are also excited to have the opportunity to reach this new enthusiastic audience and offer our listeners even more exclusive content and entertainment that they can’t hear anywhere else.” 

Every PFL event will air across ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+, — the leading multi-sport streaming service, in addition to TSN in Canada, and on a wide and diverse group of premier global distribution partner platforms reaching over 130 countries around the world. 

The first half of the regular season – PFL 1, 2 and 3 – will be held on May 9, May 23 and June 6 at NYCB LIVE’s Nassau Coliseum. Following a five-week break, PFL action will resume from Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on July 11, July 25 and August 8. The top eight fighters in the five men’s weight classes and top four in the women’s lightweight division will earn spots in the Playoffs this October in hopes of advancing to the PFL Championship on New Year’s Eve.

About Professional Fighters League

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) presents MMA for the first time in the sport-season format where individual fighters control their own destiny, competing in a regular season, playoffs, and championship.  PFL’s differentiated format and exciting fights sparked breakout growth for the league.   PFL events are Thursday nights primetime live on ESPN2 and ESPN+.

The PFL 2019 Season features elite MMA athletes across six weight classes, including the first-ever 155-pound women’s division, with each fighter having two fights during the PFL Regular Season in May, June, July, and August.  The top eight fighters in each weight class advance to the single-elimination PFL Playoffs in October, where fighters must fight twice and win twice in the same night to advance to the finals.  PFL Championship is New Year’s Eve with the winners of each title bout being crowned PFL World Champion of their respective weight class and earning $1 million. Viewers will be delivered next-gen stats never before seen in MMA through the PFL’s proprietary SmartCage™ platform and Cagenomics™ technology.

PFL is backed by an investor group of sports, media, entertainment, and business titans.  Watch PFL live Thursday nights in the U.S. on ESPN2, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes.  PFL is also available in 130 countries around the world with leading local broadcasters.  

For more info visit www.PFLmma.com and follow PFL on Instagram (@PFLmma), Twitter (@ProFightLeague), and Facebook (/ProFightLeague).

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New iHeartRadio Original Podcast “Sleepwalkers” Explores the AI Revolution and Technology’s Growing Influence on the Human Experience

“Sleepwalkers” launches today on the iHeartPodcast Network

NEW YORK— May 2, 2019 — iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, today announced the upcoming launch of “Sleepwalkers,” a new iHeartRadio Original podcast about the effect of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology on all aspects of human life–– from dating to health, creativity, deflecting potential terrorists and more. Hosted by Emmy and Peabody Award winner Oz Woloshyn and co-hosted by Karah Preiss, former host of The Huffington Post science show “Talk Nerdy To Me” and the Co-founder of Belletrist, a social media-first community for book lovers, this podcast will reveal the fundamental implications of AI and how humans can leverage it without letting it take over completely. “Sleepwalkers” debuted its first episode last night exclusively on iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations throughout the country and is available today on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcast are heard.

Each week Woloshyn will interview top technology executives, politicians and authors to unpack the advantages, challenges and surprises associated with today’s AI revolution, including Yuval Noah Harari, author of 'Sapiens' and 'Homo Deus', Dr. Helen Fisher of Match.com, and Astro Teller, who runs X, a secretive research lab at Google. Episodes will also feature insight from everyday listeners, highlighting the practical and emotional impact of this technology on modern human life.

“AI technology has quickly infiltrated every element of our existence,” said Oz Woloshyn, Host of ‘Sleepwalkers’. “From diagnosing aggressive cancers, to automating facial recognition, helping people find love, and even writing movie scripts from scratch, there are a host of immediate and mind-blowing applications. On ‘Sleepwalkers,’ we’ll tackle some of the biggest questions around this much-debated topic.”

“‘Sleepwalkers’ will be a fascinating and highly relevant addition to our growing library of podcast content, and we are excited to build huge awareness of this new iHeartRadio Original by debuting the first episode to hundreds of millions of listeners across our broadcast radio stations,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “AI is on everyone’s minds these days and this show facilitates thought-provoking discussion about the way this technology is changing the world around us.”

iHeartRadio is available on more than 250 platforms and over 2,000 different connected devices — including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles.

Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to “Sleepwalkers” on your favorite device now.

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Chelsea Handler and iHeartRadio to Launch “Life Will Be the Death of Me” Podcast

Handler’s first-ever podcast to debut on the iHeartPodcast Network May 23 featuring excerpts from candid interviews with celebrity friends recorded live from her current book tour

NEW YORK – MAY 2, 2019 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and Chelsea Handler today announced the upcoming launch of her first podcast, “Life Will Be the Death of Me,” on the iHeartPodcast Network. The iHeartRadio Original comedic podcast, which shares the same title as Handler’s new memoir, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list, will feature interviews between the comedian and her inner circle of friends recorded live from her current book tour. The first episode of the 20-episode weekly podcast will premiere May 23, with subsequent episodes airing each Thursday on the iHeartRadio app. 

On the podcast, Chelsea engages prominent TV and film personalities, news anchors and authors in humorous conversations about her life, her work and where she’s headed next. The series coincides with the release of her much-anticipated sixth book – a funny, thought provoking, super-honest, all-true, and relatable memoir that explores Chelsea’s life-changing year of self-discovery, healing and growth. 

“Life Will Be the Death of Mechronicles a major turning point in my life, when I got honest with myself and finally addressed the pain I felt after losing my brother,” said Chelsea Handler. “The dialogue I had with my therapist made me realize my emotions were valid. I wanted to write a book that mattered, and I feel the exact same way about the podcast. The conversations you’ll hear will explore the same themes as the book, and to get real about pain, grief, recovery, and taking back control of your life.”

In her memoir, which launched to rave reviews in April, Chelsea chronicles how Donald Trump’s election spurred her to make major life changes. From embarking on a quest to become more self-sufficient to meeting a psychiatrist for therapy sessions to finding her voice as a political activist, Chelsea keeps readers laughing while inspiring them to uncover what really matters in their lives. The spirit of her memoir is brought to life in audio format through the “Life Will Be the Death of Me” podcast, where the comedian dishes on what she’s been up to since writing the book, and what’s to come in the year ahead. 

“Chelsea Handler is an iconic comedian with a massive fan base, and we’re thrilled to partner with her on her podcasting debut,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “iHeartMedia’s unparalleled reach will enable listeners everywhere to connect with Chelsea through the intimate format of audio. They’ll feel like they’re right there in the room with Chelsea and her friends for these personal, and sometimes hilarious conversations.” 

iHeartRadio is available on more than 250 platforms and over 2,000 different connected devices — including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles. Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to “Life Will Be the Death of Me” on your favorite device.

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About Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Handler is a writer, comedian, producer, TV host, activist, and the author of six consecutive New York Times bestsellers. She hosted the late-night talk show Chelsea Latelyon the E! network from 2007 to 2014 and released a documentary series, Chelsea Does, on Netflix in January 2016. In 2016 and 2017, Handler hosted the talk show Chelseaon Netflix. She is at work on a documentary about white privilege that will be released by Netflix in 2019.

 

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Taylor Swift Joins Lineup For The 2019 iHeartRadio Wango Tango

Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection of Dermal Fillers The 2019 iHeartRadio Wango Tango Will Also Feature Performances by Jonas Brothers, Halsey, 5 Seconds of Summer, Zedd, Ally Brooke with Special Guest Tyga, Ava Max, Fletcher and TOMORROW X TOGETHER on June 1 

WHAT: iHeartMedia today announced that Taylor Swift, a 10-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist whose brand new single ME! broke multiple records in the first 24 hours of its release, will join the lineup for the 2019 iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection of Dermal Fillers, hosted by Ryan Seacrest. The iconic 102.7 KIIS FM’s Wango Tango has flourished into iHeartRadio’s national kick-off to summer music celebration and will also feature already announced performances from Jonas Brothers, Halsey, 5 Seconds of Summer, Zedd, Ally Brooke with Special Guest Tyga, Ava Max, Fletcher and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by The JUVÉDERM Collection of Dermal Fillers will be held at the Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center and home of the LA Chargers and the LA Galaxy, in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 1. 

Freeform will exclusively broadcast a 90-minute television special on Friday, June 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. In addition, LiveXLive will livestream the concert exclusively for fans nationwide on livexlive.com, and the event will also broadcast live via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country in 100 markets. 

WHO: Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Halsey, 5 Seconds of Summer, Zedd, Ally Brooke with Special Guest Tyga, Ava Max, Fletcher and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. 

WHEN: Saturday, June 1, 2019

WHERE: The Dignity Health Sports Park | 18400 S Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746

MORE: The KIIS CLUB VIP Pre-Sale will begin Thursday, May 2 at 10 a.m. PT. All remaining tickets will be available to the general public on Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m. PT via axs.com

iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by The JUVÉDERM Collection of Dermal Fillers is an iHeartMedia production. Proud national partners for this year’s event include Banana Boat Sunscreen, Progressive® Insurance, and SugarBearHair, with more to be announced. The event will also be sponsored locally by Adriana’s Insurance Services, Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer, California Community Colleges, California Earthquake Authority, Chevrolet, EI School of Professional Makeup, LOKO, Men In Black: International, Molina Healthcare, My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream, Nexx Burger, Nongshim America, Orange Coast College, Raging Waters Los Angeles, Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Santa Monica College, Svedka Vodka, and Vita Coco.

For news and information about the 2019 iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by JUVEDERM Collection of Dermal Fillers visit iHeartRadio.com/WangoTango or follow #WangoTango on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  For more information about The JUVÉDERM Collection of Dermal Fillers, please visit www.juvederm.com.

About Freeform 
Freeform connects to audiences and goes beyond entertainment with bold, original programming and immersive social engagement. As Disney’s young adult television and streaming network, it delivers a unique mix of quality original and acquired series, plus fan-favorite movies and the holiday events “31 Nights of Halloween,” “Kick Off to Christmas” and “25 Days of Christmas.” The Freeform app is a service that allows viewers with participating TV subscription services access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on-demand access via a wide array of devices.

About LiveXLive 
LiveXLive Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) (the "Company") is a global digital media company focused on live entertainment. The Company operates LiveXLive, one of the industry's leading music streaming platforms; and also produces original music-related content. LiveXLive is the first 'live social music network', delivering premium livestreams, digital audio and on-demand music experiences from the world's top music festivals and concerts, including Rock in Rio, EDC Las Vegas, Hangout Music Festival, and many more. LiveXLive also gives audiences access to premium original content, artist exclusives and industry interviews. The Company also operates a social influencer network, LiveXLive Influencers. The Company is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA. For more information, visit us at www.livexlive.comand follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @livexlive.

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iHeartMedia Successfully Completes Restructuring Process

iHeartMedia Successfully Completes Restructuring Process

America’s Number One Audio Company Formally Concludes Comprehensive Balance Sheet Restructuring, Significantly Reducing Debt from $16.1 billion to $5.75 billion

Completes Separation of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Creating Two Independent Publicly-Traded Companies

NEW YORK – May 1, 2019 – iHeartMedia, Inc. (“iHeartMedia”), America’s number one audio company, today announced that the Company has successfully completed its restructuring process.

As a result of the comprehensive balance sheet restructuring, iHeartMedia’s debt has been significantly reduced – from $16.1 billion to $5.75 billion.

In addition, in conjunction with completion of the restructuring, and in accordance with its Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”), iHeartMedia and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (“CCOH”) have fully separated, creating two independent publicly-traded companies. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. shares will continue to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CCO.”

“We are pleased that iHeartMedia now has a capital structure that matches our exciting operating business. The focused dedication of our employees and the unwavering support of our new owners and advertising partners enabled iHeartMedia to seamlessly complete the restructuring process and reach this final milestone,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of iHeartMedia, Inc. “iHeartMedia enters this next phase of growth as a multi-platform audio company with a vastly improved financial profile. We are well-positioned to continue to innovate and offer cutting-edge technologies, products and services to our audiences and advertisers.”

Pittman continued: “As the only major multi-platform audio company, iHeartMedia’s reach extends across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 different connected devices, from smart speakers to tablets, wearables, gaming consoles and much more. Over the past year, we have further cemented our position as the number one commercial podcaster globally – by a strong margin – through building new capabilities and content, including the ‘Ron Burgundy Podcast,’ season two of the true crime podcast ‘Atlanta Monster’ and many more, including ‘Stuff You Should Know,’ the first podcast ever to surpass one billion downloads. We continued to invest in key areas of the business with the acquisitions of Stuff Media, LLC – which further solidified our leading podcasting position – as well as technology companies like Jelli, Inc., which is the advertising technology platform that brings to life our SmartAudio data and analytics offerings. We continue to technologically transform our offerings for both consumers, with whom we are interacting more broadly across platforms, and advertisers, to whom we are offering data and analytics solutions previously available only from key digital players. In addition, we have continued to host our renowned and highly-anticipated live events, from the iHeartRadio Music Awards to iHeartRadio ALTer Ego. This is a very exciting time for audio, and iHeartMedia will continue to break new ground and unlock new opportunities across all platforms to reach audiences everywhere.”

As previously announced, pursuant to the Plan, Bob Pittman continues to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of iHeartMedia, Inc., and Rich Bressler continues to serve as President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of iHeartMedia, Inc. In addition, a new Board of Directors has been appointed, including Bob Pittman, Rich Bressler, and the following members: Jay Rasulo, Gary Barber, Brad Gerstner, Sean Mahoney and Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan. Upon iHeartMedia’s emergence, the new Board of Directors has assumed its responsibilities.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to iHeartMedia, Moelis & Company served as the Company’s investment banker, and Alvarez & Marsal served as the Company’s financial advisor.

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia, Inc. is the number one audio company in America. The company’s leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms including 848 live broadcast stations; its iHeartRadio service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices including smart speakers, smartphones, TVs and gaming consoles; through its influencers; social; live events; podcasting; and information services for local communities, and uses its unparalleled national reach to target both nationally and locally on behalf of its advertising partners. The company is dedicated to using the latest technology solutions to transform the company’s products and services for the benefit of its consumers, communities, partners and advertisers.

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iHeartMedia Announces Lineup For The 2019 iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented By The JUVÉDERM® Collection Of Dermal Fillers Hosted By Ryan Seacrest 

Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Halsey, 5 Seconds of Summer, Zedd, Ally Brooke with Special Guest Tyga, Ava Max, Fletcher and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, with More to be Announced to Perform on June 1 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles

Freeform to Broadcast a 90-Minute Televised Special on June 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and LiveXLive To Livestream the Summer Concert at livexlive.com

Los Angeles - April 22, 2019 – iHeartMedia will kick off the summer with the 2019 iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection of Dermal Fillers hosted by Ryan Seacrest featuring performances from today’s hottest artists including Taylor SwiftJonas Brothers, Halsey, 5 Seconds of Summer, Zedd, Ally Brooke with Special Guest Tyga, Ava Max, Fletcher and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, with more to be announced.  iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by The JUVÉDERM Collection of Dermal Fillers will be held at the Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center and home of the LA Chargers and the LA Galaxy, in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 1. 

Freeform will exclusively broadcast a 90-minute television special on Friday, June 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. In addition, LiveXLive will livestream the concert exclusively for fans nationwide on livexlive.com, and the event will also broadcast live via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country in 100 markets. The KIIS CLUB VIP Pre-Sale will begin Thursday, May 2 at 10 a.m. PT. All remaining tickets will be available to the general public on Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m. PT via axs.com

“Year after year, Wango Tango has been one of Los Angeles’s must-see events, bringing today’s biggest artists together on one stage for an unforgettable evening,” said John Ivey, President of CHR Programming Strategies for iHeartMedia and KIIS FM. “We look forward to bringing this iconic event to music fans nationwide through our continued relationship with Freeform as our television partner, and through our live broadcast on iHeartRadio stations and stream on LiveXLive.”

The iconic 102.7 KIIS FM’s Wango Tango has flourished into iHeartRadio’s national kick-off to summer music celebration. iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by The JUVÉDERM Collection of Dermal Fillers is part of iHeartRadio’s roster of incredibly successful, nationally-recognized concert events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio ALTer Ego and iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.

iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by The JUVÉDERM Collection of Dermal Fillers is an iHeartMedia production. Proud national partners for this year’s event include Banana Boat Sunscreen, with more to be announced. The event will also be sponsored locally by Adriana’s Insurance Services, Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer, California Community Colleges, California Earthquake Authority, Chevrolet, LOKO, Men in Black: International, Molina Healthcare, Nexx Burger, Nongshim America, Orange Coast College, Raging Waters Los Angeles, Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Santa Monica College and Svedka Vodka.

For news and information about the 2019 iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by JUVEDERM Collection of Dermal Fillers visit iHeartRadio.com/WangoTango or follow #WangoTango on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  For more information about The JUVÉDERM Collection of Dermal Fillers, please visit www.juvederm.com.

About Freeform 

Freeform connects to audiences and goes beyond entertainment with bold, original programming and immersive social engagement. As Disney’s young adult television and streaming network, it delivers a unique mix of quality original and acquired series, plus fan-favorite movies and the holiday events “31 Nights of Halloween,” “Kick Off to Christmas” and “25 Days of Christmas.” The Freeform app is a service that allows viewers with participating TV subscription services access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on-demand access via a wide array of devices.

About LiveXLive

LiveXLive Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) (the "Company") is a global digital media company focused on live entertainment. The Company operates LiveXLive, one of the industry's leading music streaming platforms; and also produces original music-related content. LiveXLive is the first 'live social music network', delivering premium livestreams, digital audio and on-demand music experiences from the world's top music festivals and concerts, including Rock in Rio, EDC Las Vegas, Hangout Music Festival, and many more. LiveXLive also gives audiences access to premium original content, artist exclusives and industry interviews. The Company also operates a social influencer network, LiveXLive Influencers. The Company is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA. For more information, visit us at www.livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @livexlive.

 

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Seven iHeartMedia Programs and Talent To Be Honored With Gracie Awards During The 2019 Gracies Awards Gala And Luncheon

New York – April 16, 2018 – iHeartMedia is proud to congratulate its exceptional women and women-led programming which will be honored with a 2019 Gracie Award. Recipients of The Gracies® will include four of iHeartMedia’s world-class talent including Lynda McLaughlin, Producer of “The Sean Hannity Show,” Angela Yee, Co-Host of Power 105.1’s “The Breakfast Club,” LaDona Harvey, Host of “I am NOT grateful, I am qualified,” Kaelin Roberts, Producer of “Fred + Angi Mornings” as well as three of iHeartMedia’s industry-leading programs KOST 103.5’s “The Ellen K Morning show,”Power 105.1’s “Power on The Block,”and The iHeartPodcast Network’s “Anna Faris is Unqualified.” 

Developed by The Alliance for Women in Media, The Gracies recognize exemplary programming created by, for and about women in radio, television, cable and interactive media. Honorees are selected in national, local and student markets, including both commercial and non-commercial outlets. The Gracies will honor seven of iHeartMedia’s incredible talent and programming spanning several national and local categories.

Category and winners include: 

Angela Yee (“The Breakfast Club”)
Radio Host/Personality - National

Lynda McLaughlin (“The Sean Hannity Show”)
Radio Producer - Talk - National

“Anna Faris is Unqualified”
Interactive Media - Podcast – Entertainment - National

Kaelin Roberts (“Fred + Angi Mornings” on Chicago’s 103.5 KISS FM)
Radio Producer - Local

LaDona Harvey (“I am NOT grateful, I am qualified!”)
Radio Interview Feature - Local

“Power on the Block” (New York’s Power 105.1 - WWPR)
Public Affairs Radio Program - Local

“The Ellen K Morning Show” (Los Angeles’ KOST 103.5)
Radio Crisis Coverage/Breaking News - Music Network - Local

The winners in the National Television, Radio and Interactive Media categories will be honored during the 2019 Gracies Gala on Tuesday, May 21 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Additionally, all winners in the Local and Student Television, Radio and Interactive Media Award categories will receive their awards during the 2019 Gracies Luncheon on Wednesday, June 26 at Cipriani, located at 42ndstreet in Manhattan, New York. Details about The Gracies® and the full list of winners across all categories can be found at allwomeninmedia.org/gracies/.  

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Hip Hop All-Star J Cruz Moves To iHeartMedia Los Angeles' REAL 92.3 As New Afternoon Host

LOS ANGELES– April 15, 2019 – iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ REAL 92.3 announced today that “The Cruz Show” anchored by one of LA’s most popular hip hop on-air personalities J Cruz, will join its afternoon program lineup Mondays through Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning April 18. 

J Cruz has captivated listeners around the Southern California region for years and has become an all-star on-air personality staple for the Los Angeles community. He joins REAL 92.3 from KPWR where he served as the lead morning show host on “The Cruz Show.” J Cruz will be joined by Executive Producer Jeff Garcia, DJ Lechero and DJ Lezlee.  

“The Cruz Show” will feature celebrity interviews, prank calls, breaking music, hip hop news and the latest local and national headlines, covering what matters most to the REAL 92.3 active audience. From legends like Ice Cube and Kobe Bryant to current faves like Post Malone, Meek Mill and YG, and comedians like Michael Blackson and Marlon Wayans – “The Cruz Show” combines an open-door policy with energy, humor and dope music mixed by DJ Lezlee.

“iHeartMedia is all about attracting the very best on-air talent and I’m excited to add J Cruz to the growing list of super talents in our thriving Los Angeles market,” said Doc Wynter, Executive Vice President of Urban/Hip Hop Programming Strategy for iHeartMedia’s National Programming Group and Program Director for REAL 92.3. “Big Boy in the mornings and J Cruz in the afternoons -- I get chills just saying it!”

“I couldn’t be more excited and grateful to join such a great group of legendary radio artists here at iHeartMedia’s REAL 92.3,” said J Cruz. “Hosting LA’s first afternoon hip-hop ‘morning show’ with my incredible team and merging with radio’s biggest family is a game changer. A special thanks to iHeartMedia for providing me with a fresh new platform to connect with the Los Angeles urban community.”

REAL 92.3 is the leading media outlet in the Los Angeles market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with more than 2 billion app downloads and 125 million registered users.

“The Cruz Show” is represented by MixAgent headed by radio veteran DJ Lynnwood.

 

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iHeartMedia Announces The Daytime Village At The iHeartCountry Festival Featuring Russell Dickerson, Michael Ray, Lauren Alaina, LOCASH and Morgan Wallen

New York, NY – April 8, 2019 - iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival on Saturday, May 4 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. CT at Frank Erwin Center's North Box Office Plaza in Austin, Texas. The free daytime event will feature live performances by Russell Dickerson, Michael Ray, Lauren Alaina, LOCASH and Morgan Wallen. The Daytime Village will also feature fan zones and interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners. The iHeartCountry Festival main stage event hosted by Bobby Bones will feature performances from Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Dan + Shay, Luke Combs, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Chris Janson, Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots, Lauren Alaina and featuring an iHeartCountry Guitar Pull with Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack and more.  iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and at iHeartRadio.com and the event will livestream exclusively on LiveXLive.

The iHeartCountry Festival is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year's event include Delta Dental, Mercedes-Benz, Progressive® Insurance, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka, with more to be announced. The 2019 iHeartCountry Festival’s benefiting charity will be St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and for every ticket sold, iHeartMedia will donate $1 to help fund the hospital's lifesaving treatments and research. For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.

The iHeartCountry Festival is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally-recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour Presented by Capital One®, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartRadio ALTer Ego, iHeartRadio Wango Tango and the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.

Tickets are available at TexasBoxOffice.com

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