iHeartMedia Presents Foo Fighters On The Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles Hosted by Chelsea Handler

iHeartMedia Presents Foo Fighters On The Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles Hosted by Chelsea Handler

Exclusive Performance and Q&A to Stream and Broadcast Live on iHeartMedia Radio Stations Across the Country

WHAT:  iHeartMedia presents "Foo Fighters On The Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles," an exclusive hour-long live event to celebrate the success of the band's 8th studio album, Sonic Highways.  The hour-long event will kick off with superstar comedian Chelsea Handler interviewing Foo Fighters, as the band takes a rare break from the arena and stadium stages of their current world tour for an intimate theater performance including the singles "Something For Nothing" and "Congregation."

The event will also commemorate the April 7 DVD/Blu-Ray and iTunes release of Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways, the critically acclaimed and award-winning HBO docuseries directed by Foo Fighters' own Dave Grohl.

The event will broadcast across iHeartMedia Alternative, Active Rock and Mainstream Rock radio stations nationwide; stream live for fans on iHeartMedia Alternative, Active Rock, Mainstream Rock, Classic Rock, CHR, Hot-AC, Sports and News-Talk radio station websites as well as iHeartRadio.com/HondaStage.

The Honda Stage is a unique 360-degree, multi-platform music program designed to meet music fans where they are already searching for and consuming music. The Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles brings dozens of live and intimate performances by the hottest acts and offers music fans access to custom live and online music programming and performances, behind the scenes content, artist interviews and more at www.youtube.com/HondaStage.

WHEN:    Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. MT/ 9 p.m. CT/ 10 p.m. ET

WHERE:    iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles

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iHeartMedia And NBC Announce Finalists For The iHeartRadio Music Awards

iHeartMedia and NBC Announce Finalists for The IheartRadio Music Awards   
 
Nominees Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea and Luke Bryan Vie for Artist of the Year at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday, March 29, Live on NBC
 
February 4, 2015 - New York, NY, and Universal City, CA - iHeartMedia and NBC announced today the finalists for the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which returns to the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29. The event will be televised live on NBC from 8-11 p.m. ET/PT and broadcast simultaneously on iHeartMedia stations nationwide and across the iHeartRadio digital music platform.
 
The awards will celebrate the year’s amazing music that’s been heard across iHeartMedia radio stations and on iHeartRadio nationwide and will feature today’s biggest artists and songs with live performances, never-before-done duets and collaborations, celebrity guest appearances and live award presentations. iHeartRadio On the Verge artist Iggy Azalea and Sam Smith lead nominees with five nominations, including Best New Artist, while Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande each received four nominations. The nominations are a true reflection of a banner year for female artists especially Swift, who released her multiplatinum album “1989.” Swift, Azalea and Grande will go head-to-head against Luke Bryan and Sam Smith for the coveted Artist of the Year award.
 
The inaugural 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards telecast showcased the year’s most popular artists and songs determined by the iHeartRadio Chart and music fans nationwide who cast more than 65 million votes using hashtags on Facebook and Twitter. More than 5.5 million people, up 86 percent vs. the time period average, tuned in to watch exhilarating performances by music’s biggest names and to see which of their favorite artists were selected as winners for categories such as Best Collaboration and Alt Rock Song of the Year. Among the winners were Lorde for Best New Artist, Blake Shelton’s “Boys ‘Round Here” for Country Song of the Year and Rihanna, last year’s top vote-getter, with awards for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Hip Hop/R&B Song of the Year and Best Fan Army.
 
The 2014 award show received a record-setting 8.5 billion social impressions and was a dominant social media topic throughout the week of the show.  Additionally, #iHeartAwards trended No. 1 on Twitter throughout the night and the awards were ranked No. 1 in Nielsen's Twitter TV Ratings Top 10 Programs for the week.
This year’s awards will feature a broad array of exciting categories, with fan voting determining Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics and the first-ever Renegade Award, sponsored by the Jeep brand. This award, which captures the spirit of the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade, recognizes an emerging standout artist that defies convention and who takes risks while still staying true to themselves.  They explore new sounds and not only break external boundaries but their own personal boundaries, as well; creating new music lanes that are distinctly their own; artists with the talent and spirit to separate from the pack. This award acknowledges an authentic, passionate artist willing to stretch the limits in order to do something extraordinary – a renegade. Voting will begin on Monday, March 2 and extend through Friday, March 20. Category finalists (by alphabetical order) are:
Artist of the Year:
Ariana Grande
Iggy Azalea
Luke Bryan
Sam Smith
Taylor Swift
Song of the Year:
"All About That Bass" - Meghan Trainor
"All of Me" - John Legend
"Happy" - Pharrell Williams
"Shake It Off" - Taylor Swift
"Stay With Me" - Sam Smith
Best Collaboration:
"Bang Bang" - Jessie J + Ariana Grande + Nicki Minaj
"Dark Horse" - Katy Perry featuring Juicy J
"Fancy" - Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX
"Problem" - Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea
"Talk Dirty" - Jason Derulo featuring 2 Chainz
Best New Artist:
Bastille
Cole Swindell
Iggy Azalea
Meghan Trainor
Sam Smith
Country Song of the Year:
"Bartender" - Lady Antebellum
"Burnin' It Down" - Jason Aldean
"Dirt" - Florida Georgia Line
"Give Me Back My Hometown" - Eric Church
"Play It Again" - Luke Bryan
Hip Hop/R&B Song of the Year:
"Don't Tell 'Em" - Jeremih featuring YG
"Drunk in Love" - Beyoncé featuring Jay Z
"Flawless" - Beyoncé
"Loyal" - Chris Brown featuring Lil
Wayne and Tyga
"New Flame" - Chris Brown featuring Usher and Rick Ross
Dance Song of the Year:
"Animals" - Martin Garrix
"Blame" - Calvin Harris featuring John Newman
"La La La" - Naughty Boy featuring Sam Smith
"Summer" - Calvin Harris "Waves" - Mr. Probz
Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
"Come With Me Now" - KONGOS
"Do I Wanna Know?" - Arctic Monkeys
"Fever" - The Black Keys
"Something From Nothing" - Foo Fighters
"Take Me to Church" - Hozier
Best Lyrics:
"All of Me" - John Legend
"Blank Space" - Taylor Swift
"Counting Stars" - OneRepublic
"Habits (Stay High)" - Tove Lo
"Stay With Me" - Sam Smith
"Thinking Out Loud" - Ed Sheeran
Best Fan Army:
5SOSFAM - 5 Seconds of Summer
Arianators - Ariana Grande
Bey Hive - Beyoncé
Team Breezy - Chris Brown
Sheerios - Ed Sheeran
Church Choir - Eric Church
Directioners - One Direction
Selenators - Selena Gomez
Mendes Army - Shawn Mendes
Swifties - Taylor Swift
Renegade:
Brantley Gilbert
Charli XCX
Hozier
Iggy Azalea
Meghan Trainor
The iHeartRadio Music Awards will be executive produced by John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Liz Kelly of iHeartMedia, along with Ian Stewart and Hamish Hamilton of Done and Dusted Inc., who will also produce the show for NBC Studios. Hamilton will also direct.
 
For breaking news, additional new award categories and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google +.
 
About NBC Entertainment
NBC Entertainment develops and schedules programming for the network’s primetime, late-night, and daytime schedules. NBC’s quality programs and balanced lineup have earned the network critical acclaim, numerous awards and ratings success. The network finished the 2013-14 season as No. 1 in the 18-49 demo for the first time in 10 years. NBC has earned more Emmy Awards than any network in television history. NBC’s roster of popular scripted comedies includes the critically acclaimed “Parks and Recreation,” as well as “About a Boy” and “Marry Me.” NBC’s drama slate is highlighted by “The Blacklist,” veteran series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” fan favorites “Parenthood,” “Grimm,” “The Night Shift,” “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.,” as well as its new series “Allegiance,” “A.D.,” “Odyssey” and “The Slap.”
 
Unscripted series for NBC include the Emmy Award-winning musical competition hit “The Voice” as well as “The Biggest Loser,” “Hollywood Game Night” and the perennial #1 most-watched summer series, “America’s Got Talent.”
 
In late night, NBC regularly delivers #1 broadcast results with “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “Last Call with Carson Daly” and “Saturday Night Live.” NBC Daytime’s “Days of our Lives” consistently ranks among daytime’s top programs in the valuable women 18-34 category. The five-time, Emmy Award-winning NBC.com streams full episodes and provides original content for NBC entertainment shows online and through apps for mobile and tablet devices.
 
NBC recently launched NBC Kids, a new Saturday morning programming block designed specifically to address the developmental needs of preschool-aged children. Programmed by the kids’ experts at Sprout, the nation’s first 24-hour preschool television channel, this new three-hour block will feature educational series that promote active, healthy lifestyles for younger children.
 
About Done+Dusted
Since its founding 15 years ago, Done + Dusted has made a name for itself as one of the biggest global live events and television production companies capable of executing a live show or concert from concept to broadcast in every medium and every film format worldwide.  What they’ve learned along the way is applicable to any event, particularly now that many events of all types and sizes have both in-person and remote audiences.  Some of their most recognized events they have produced include Madonna at Brixton Academy, which was the first live music event to crash the Internet, they are the only independent production company in history to film an Olympic and Para-Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies (London), produced the largest televised event in UAE history, produced the first intercontinental 3D broadcast, and countless other firsts.  Recent producing projects include:  the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards from Malaysia, the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the 2014 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards and 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in London.
 
About 2015 Jeep Renegade
About 2015 Jeep Renegade The all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade expands the brand’s global vehicle lineup, entering the growing small SUV segment, while staying true to the fun-and-freedom lifestyle for which the Jeep brand is known. Renegade delivers a unique combination of best-in-class off-road capability, open-air freedom and convenience, a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission that contributes to outstanding on-road and off-road driving dynamics, world-class refinement, two fuel-efficient MultiAir engines with more than 30 mpg, and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology offerings.
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iHeartMedia Announces "iHeartMedia SoundBoard," A New Multiplatform, Audio-Centric Branded Content Studio That Invites Brands, Talent and Fans To Join in Developing Original Productions

iHeartMedia Announces "iHeartMedia SoundBoard," A New Multiplatform, Audio-Centric Branded Content Studio That Invites Brands, Talent and Fans To Join in Developing Original Productions

245 Million iHeartMedia Fans Provide Massive Audience For the Next Generation of Audio-Video and Live, Experiential Storytelling Across Radio, Online, Events, Mobile, Social and Outdoor Platforms.

February 3, 2015 New York, NY – iHeartMedia, the media and entertainment company with the largest reach of any radio or TV outlet in America, announced today the launch of "iHeartMedia SoundBoard," a one-of-a-kind audio-centric branded entertainment studio.  iHeartMedia SoundBoard will invite brands to collaborate with iHeartMedia's portfolio of talent and personalities to produce original long and short-form audio, video and experiential content that moves seamlessly across radio, apps, and events, creating the next generation of brand storytelling.

iHeartMedia SoundBoard productions will each be designed from the ground up, uniquely pairing the right brands, creators and talent to tell stories in new ways designed to take particular advantage of the power of audio to engage, entertain and capture the imagination.

"As the number one creators of live, daily content, brands have been asking us for more ability to craft original stories that leverage the power of sound to reach consumers when they're ready to be entertained," said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia.  "We're launching the first branded audio studio for the digital era to prove the power of radio, the power of live content, and the power of cross-platform programming designed for a media world without walls."

Pittman continued, "No one but iHeartMedia has the arsenal of talent, experience and cross-platform audiences that we can deliver to brands.  The key to iHeartMedia SoundBoard's success will be our ability to collaborate and scale successful programming immediately from online to radio to mobile, social and our 20,000 live events."

iHeartMedia will tap its amazing network of on-air personalities, from national names like Ryan Seacrest and Elvis Duran, to the many local personalities who resonate in their communities -- and its unique access to the most innovative thinkers in music and entertainment -- to develop new original productions that combine the power of live radio with richer storytelling across platforms.
 
"Brands are recognizing the power of radio to tell stories in uniquely powerful and immediate ways," said Ryan Seacrest, host and producer of iHeartMedia's local and nationally syndicated radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest.  "With the new iHeartMedia SoundBoard team, I know we can develop original audio programming that captures the attention of consumers in new ways, because it's made for the medium and the moment."
 
iHeartMedia SoundBoard, available to iHeartMedia's largest advertising and marketing partners, will also bring brands together with some of the most innovative thinkers in music and entertainment, like Oscar-winning actor, singer, songwriter and director Jared Leto, who will be an iHeartMedia SoundBoard collaborator.
 
"This is about making something entirely new, so let's be bold, break some rules and make something that challenges us, in all the right ways," said Jared Leto.
 
The new iHeartMedia SoundBoard Studio will be led by John Sykes, President of iHeartMedia's Entertainment Enterprises Group, a media pioneer who helped to create record-setting events like the iHeartRadio Music Festival and the iHeartRadio Music Awards, served as a member of MTV's original start-up team and President of VH1, and is a former record label President, music publishing executive and artist manager; Gayle Troberman, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of iHeartMedia, a former advertising agency executive who founded the web's first branded entertainment capability at MSN; and Vanessa Adamo, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Enterprises and former branded entertainment executive at Starcom MediaVest Group's Liquid Thread.  Together, they bring decades of experience producing original content for TV, radio and the web as well as launching some of the fastest-growing live event franchises in history. 
 
"With a monthly reach of 245 million consumers and our unmatched connection with talent, we have an exciting opportunity to engage consumers on all platforms, capturing the personal intimacy of one on one storytelling," said Sykes.

Added Troberman, "We cannot wait to hear what kind of sounds and stories will emerge when we get the most creative minds in advertising and entertainment riffing together. In media terms, we believe eardrums are the new eyeballs and brands that win with sound, will win."

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iHeartRadio Surpasses 60 Million Registered Users Continuing To Demonstrate Accelerated Growth, Engagement And Strong Brand Awareness

iHeartRadio Surpasses 60 Million Registered Users Continuing To Demonstrate Accelerated Growth, Engagement And Strong Brand Awareness

NEW YORK - January 23, 2015 - iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one digital music and live streaming radio service, today announced that it has surpassed 60 million registered users, continuing to grow faster than any other radio or digital music service — even faster than Facebook — and also reaching nearly 90 million unique visitors across its iHeartRadio Network. Plus, the service's registered users do not account for the millions of users who listen to iHeartRadio's live radio functionality without registering, indicating that the app’s total reach is even greater. These user milestones position iHeartRadio as the industry’s top streaming radio app, one of the most used music apps and one of the top free downloads in app stores across all categories.

In addition, iHeartRadio’s brand awareness reached 75 percent in December, up 5 percent from last year and an impressive milestone in just three years. iHeartRadio also has more than 500 million downloads of the app and nearly 80 million social media followers across the iHeartRadio Network.

“iHeartRadio’s rapid expansion continues to push the boundaries of the digital radio listening experience,” said Darren Davis, President of iHeartRadio and iHeartMedia Networks. “Our growth is a testament to the success of our continued innovation, our hard work in anticipating the needs of the connected consumer and our goal to provide listeners with the content they love anytime and anywhere, with the personalized and curated experience they crave across all their devices.”

iHeartRadio’s growth comes on the heels of its expanded availability across more than a dozen additional devices, announced at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, including first time integrations with Sony, LG and others spanning auto, in-home entertainment and gaming.

iHeartRadio delivers everything listeners want in a free all-in-one platform: instant access to 2,000 Live Radio Stations across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by 800,000 artists and 20 million songs, thousands of curated digital stations and Shows & Personalities featuring on-demand news, talk and entertainment content. To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps.

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iHeartMedia Celebrates Valentine's with First-Ever "iHeartRadio Ultimate Valentine's Escape at Paris Las Vegas Presented by Hot Tub Time Machine 2" with exclusive concert performance at Brooklyn Bowl at The LINQ in Las Vegas

iHeartMedia Celebrates Valentine's with First-Ever "iHeartRadio Ultimate Valentine's Escape at Paris Las Vegas  Presented by Hot Tub Time Machine 2" with exclusive concert performance  at Brooklyn Bowl at The LINQ in Las Vegas

Hosted by iHeartMedia's on-air personalities Delilah and Valentine the event will feature performances by John Legend and OneRepublic

WHAT:    iHeartMedia today announced the "iHeartRadio Ultimate Valentine's Escape at Paris Las Vegas Presented by Hot Tub Time Machine 2," a romance filled weekend featuring live intimate performances by John Legend and OneRepublic at Brooklyn Bowl at The LINQ in Las Vegas.  The weekend event will be hosted by iHeartMedia's on-air personalities Delilah and Valentine.

iHeartRadio fans will head to Las Vegas for a weekend of pure romantic luxury, luck and music.  Through a national on-air and online promotion across all hot adult contemporary (AC) and mainstream contemporary hit radio (CHR) stations, listeners will have the chance to win the ultimate escape package, which will include round-trip airfare for two, 3-day 2-night luxury hotel accommodations at ParisLas Vegas, an exclusive welcome party at BLT Steak, admission to the High Roller world's tallest observation wheel, the Eiffel Tower Experience, tickets to the iHeartRadio Ultimate Valentine's Escape exclusive concert and more.  Plus, one Grand Prize Winner will receive an all-access VIP package for two including first-class departing airfare, a $2,500 shopping spree, $1,000 in chips, VIP access at Las Vegas hot spots and more.

The iHeartRadio Ultimate Valentine's Escape is the newest of iHeartMedia's roster of incredibly successful nationally-recognized concert events, following in the footsteps of the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the biggest live concert event in radio history which features more than 20 A-list artists across every music genre on one stage, the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Country Festival.

WHERE:    Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas

    The LINQ, 3545 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109

WHEN:    Saturday, February 21, 2015

    Doors 6 p.m./Show 7 p.m.

About "HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2":
Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Present "HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2." When Lou (Rob Corddry) finds himself in trouble, Nick (Craig Robinson) and Jacob (Clark Duke) fire up the hot tub time machine in an attempt to get back to the past. But they inadvertently land in the future with Adam Jr. (Adam Scott). Now they have to alter the future in order to save the past... which is really the present, in the sequel from the same team that brought you the original cult hit. The film is produced by Andrew Panay. Written by Josh Heald and directed by Steve Pink.

"HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2" is in theaters February 20, 2015.

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iHeartMedia Announces The Return Of The "iHeartRadio Country Festival,” Once Again Bringing Together Today’s Biggest Names In Country Music In Austin, Texas

iHeartMedia Announces The Return Of The "iHeartRadio Country Festival,” Once Again Bringing Together Today’s Biggest Names In Country Music In Austin, Texas
 
Tim McGraw, Brantley Gilbert, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley and more to hit the stage at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas
 
New York, N.Y. – January 21, 2015 – iHeartMedia announced today the return of the successful iHeartRadio Country Festival. This year, country music's biggest superstars will hit the stage at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas on Saturday, May 2, in a live celebration of all things Country.
 
The country music of the iHeartRadio app will come to life onstage in Austin with an extraordinary lineup including Tim McGraw, Brantley Gilbert, Rascal Flatts and Brad Paisley, with more to be announced, and will be hosted by iHeartMedia's nationally-syndicated Country music personality Bobby Bones. The iHeartRadio Country Festival is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of incredibly successful nationally-recognized concert events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, the iHeartRadio Ultimate Valentine’s Escape and the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina.
 
“This is truly a night of Country’s All-Stars” said John Sykes, President of iHeartMedia Entertainment Enterprises.  “Every single one of these artists can headline an arena or stadium on their own, but on this night they will share the stage to celebrate the amazing music on our iHeartRadio country stations and the iHeartRadio app.”
 
“The country format has great talent and on-air personalities who have such a strong bond and loyalty with their fans and there is no better way to celebrate that relationship than at a live event.” said Tom Poleman President of National Programming Platforms for iHeartMedia.  “With our more than 120 country stations nationwide we have the ability to bring the biggest events and one-of-a-kind experiences to our loyal listeners that no one else can provide.”
 
Fans who cannot attend the iHeartRadio Country Festival will be able to listen live on iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations in their local markets or on iHeartRadio.com.  Streaming details will be announced soon. 
 
Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 28.  For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.  The iHeartRadio Country Festival is an iHeartMedia Production.

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iHeartMedia and NBC Announce the Return of the iHeartRadio Music Awards Live on March 29

iHeartMedia and NBC Announce the Return of the iHeartRadio Music Awards Live on March 29

Second Edition of Telecast Returns to Historic Shrine Auditorium for Performance-Filled Three-Hour Show
 
NEW YORK, N.Y. and UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif – January 7, 2015 - iHeartMedia and NBC announced today that the successful iHeartRadio Music Awards will return on Sunday, March 29, 2015 live on NBC from 8-11 p.m. ET/PT from the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.  The awards will again be broadcast live simultaneously on iHeartMedia stations nationwide and across the iHeartRadio digital music platform.
 
The inaugural 2014 three hour iHeartRadio Music Awards telecast showcased the year’s biggest artists and songs determined by the iHeartRadio Chart and music fans nationwide.  The music of the iHeartRadio app came to life at the show, with performances by recording stars Pitbull, Ariana Grande, Blake Shelton, Pharrell, Shakira, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Luke Bryan, Arcade Fire, Ed Sheeran, Bastille and Usher - in a world premiere performance of the new Michael Jackson song “Love Never Felt So Good.”

Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Imagine Dragons, Chris Martin, Lorde, Lil Jon, Hilary Duff, Joe Manganiello, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Juanes, Bobby Bones, Steven Tyler, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Selena Gomez, Lionel Richie, Oprah Winfrey and more made special guest appearances.

The 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards drew an audience of more than 5.5 million which was up 86 percent vs. the time period average, a significant increase for NBC in the 10 p.m. hour among adults 18-49.

“We are in touch with music fans 365 days a year. Last year’s inaugural iHeartRadio Music Awards was not only a ratings success, but also the beginning of a powerful new awards show franchise that accurately reflects and showcases the artists and music the American public truly loves. NBC has proven their music prowess and have become great partners on this show” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises, iHeartMedia Inc.

“Our partners at iHeartRadio and Done + Dusted brought to life an awards show unlike any other, and we’re thrilled its returning to celebrate another great year in music through unprecedented artist performances and innovative storytelling,” said Paul Telegdy President of Alternative and Late Night Programming. “NBC continues its legacy as the home of can’t miss entertainment for music fans of all ages.”

"It’s quite staggering to think that this time last year no-one had heard of The iHeartRadio Music Awards and now the media impressions are in the billions. Couple that with the artists having so much fun last year and that’s an amazingly exciting way to go into year two,” said Ian Stewart, President of Done + Dusted Inc.

Among the many winners of the 2014 awards, as chosen by fans using hashtags to cast more than 65 million votes across Facebook and Twitter, were Rihanna for artist of the year, Lorde for best new artist, Rihanna’s “Stay” for song of the year and “Demons,” from the Imagine Dragons, for alt rock song of the year. The iHeartRadio Music Awards also generated an incredible social footprint: the award show was a dominant social media topic throughout the week of the show, with #iHeartAwards trending No. 1 on Twitter throughout the night.
More information about the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards including the award categories and more will be announced soon.

The iHeartRadio Music Awards will be executive produced by John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Liz Kelly of iHeartMedia and Ian Stewart and Hamish Hamilton of Done and Dusted Inc., who will also produce the show for NBC Studios. Hamilton will also direct.
 
About NBC Entertainment
NBC Entertainment develops and schedules programming for the network’s primetime, late-night, and daytime schedules. NBC’s quality programs and balanced lineup have earned the network critical acclaim, numerous awards and ratings success. The network finished the 2013-14 season as No. 1 in the 18-49 demo for the first time in 10 years. NBC has earned more Emmy Awards than any network in television history. NBC’s roster of popular scripted comedies includes the critically acclaimed “Parks and Recreation,” as well as “About a Boy” and “Marry Me.” NBC’s drama slate is highlighted by “The Blacklist,” veteran series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” fan favorites “Parenthood,” “Grimm,” “The Night Shift,” “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.,” as well as its new series “Allegiance,” “A.D.,” “Odyssey” and “The Slap.” Unscripted series for NBC include the Emmy Award-winning musical competition hit “The Voice” as well as “The Biggest Loser,” “Hollywood Game Night” and the perennial #1 most-watched summer series, “America’s Got Talent.” In late night, NBC regularly delivers #1 broadcast results with “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “Last Call with Carson Daly” and “Saturday Night Live.” NBC Daytime’s “Days of our Lives” consistently ranks among daytime’s top programs in the valuable women 18-34 category. The five-time, Emmy Award-winning NBC.com streams full episodes and provides original content for NBC entertainment shows online and through apps for mobile and tablet devices. NBC recently launched NBC Kids, a new Saturday morning programming block designed specifically to address the developmental needs of preschool-aged children. Programmed by the kids’ experts at Sprout, the nation’s first 24-hour preschool television channel, this new three-hour block will feature educational series that promote active, healthy lifestyles for younger children.

About Done + Dusted
Since its founding 15 years ago, Done + Dusted has made a name for itself as one of the biggest global live events and television production companies capable of executing a live show or concert from concept to broadcast in every medium and every film format worldwide.  What they’ve learned along the way is applicable to any event, particularly now that many events of all types and sizes have both in-person and remote audiences.  Some of their most recognized events they have produced include Madonna at Brixton Academy, which was the first live music event to crash the Internet, they are the only independent production company in history to film an Olympic and Para-Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies (London), produced the largest televised event in UAE history, produced the first intercontinental 3D broadcast, and countless other firsts.  Recent producing projects include:  the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards from Malaysia, the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the 2014 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards and 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in London.

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iHeartRadio Announces Multiple Automotive and In-Home Entertainment Integrations at CES 2015

iHeartRadio Announces Multiple Automotive and In-Home Entertainment Integrations at CES 2015

Partnerships span connected home, automotive, gaming and more, underscoring iHeartRadio’s efforts to be everywhere consumers are

Las Vegas, Nevada – January 6, 2015 – iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one streaming music and live radio service, is kicking off 2015 by announcing multiple new integrations at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. iHeartRadio announced partnerships with seven different brands that will bring more than a dozen new devices to the marketplace featuring iHeartRadio, which has already amassed nearly 60 million registered users and more than 500 million app downloads.

The announcements at CES spanned connected home, automotive, gaming and more:

Google: iHeartRadio will be one of the first apps available on the new Google Cast for Audio, which embeds the same technology behind Chromecast into speakers, sound bars, and A/V receivers. Just like Chromecast, consumers can tap the cast button from iHeartRadio and select a Google Cast Ready speaker to listen. Google Cast Ready speakers pull content directly from the cloud, so listeners get the best audio quality and can freely multi-task on their phone, tablet, or laptop, all without straining the battery.



Sony: iHeartRadio will integrate with Sony Products for the very first time. Beginning in February 2015, the iHeartRadio app will be available on a number of Sony’s leading consumer electronic products including Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE)’s PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and PlayStation®3 (PS3™) systems, plus select TV and mobile devices. Demo the iHeartRadio app on Sony TVs at booth 14200 in the Central Hall.



LG: Also for the first time, iHeartRadio will be available on LG connected devices, including the new 2015 LG Music Flow Wi-Fi Series home audio lineup unveiled this week, as well as current and next-generation LG Smart TVs. LG featured iHeartRadio in its press event and highlighted that iHeartRadio will be natively integrated into the convenient Music Flow Player app, allowing users to access millions of songs and thousands of live radio stations seamlessly. Music-Flow is a wireless multi-room speaker system that enables users to build a complete wireless network of speakers that can be controlled with mobile devices through LG’s convenient Music Flow app.



DISH: DISH is announcing a whole-home music system and update that will turn Hoppers as well as their Joey speakers into music streaming “zones” that are controllable from a new Android or iOS smartphone app. The app will enable users to seamlessly stream iHeartRadio throughout any room in their home, giving consumers a whole-home music experience at no additional cost. Demo this integration at DISH's booth 8143 in the Central Hall.



TiVo: TiVo users will soon have access to iHeartRadio. The app will appear on TiVo Roamio, TiVo Mini and TiVo Premiere line of devices during a rolling update over the next few weeks.



QNX: QNX Software Systems, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, unveiled a technology concept car that includes “iHeartRadio Drive Anywhere Radio.” The prospective feature will allow drivers to continue listening to their favorite AM/FM radio station even after driving out of signal range. The QNX-based infotainment system would automatically switch to the digital iHeartRadio station, allowing the driver to stay focused on the road.



Clarion: Clarion announced their new flagship model for 2015, the NX605, an in-dash navigation multimedia system with enhanced cloud-connectivity capabilities, which will include iHeartRadio. In addition, iHeartMedia’s industry-leading Total Traffic Network information will be integrated into the system’s navigation, allowing for real-time incident and traffic flow reporting.
“These multiple integrations are setting the tone for 2015, which will be another banner year where iHeartRadio focuses on a consumers-first approach - from launching its app on all meaningful devices to continuing to leverage its live radio and entertainment events to provide the best music experience for its listeners,” said Darren Davis, President of iHeartRadio and iHeartMedia Networks.

iHeartRadio delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: instant access to thousands of live radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations, and Shows & Personalities featuring on-demand news, talk and entertainment content. To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps. 

These latest integrations add to iHeartRadio’s growing list of device platforms across web, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, smart TVs, gaming consoles and more.

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iHeartRadio to Launch on Sony Products Including Sony Computer Entertainment’s PlayStation® Consoles

iHeartRadio to Launch on Sony Products Including Sony Computer Entertainment’s PlayStation® Consoles
 
LAS VEGAS, NV – January 6, 2015 - Today at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital service, announced it will launch on a number of Sony's leading consumer electronics products, including Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE)’s PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and PlayStation®3 (PS3™) systems. This announcement further extends iHeartRadio’s commitment to be available everywhere its consumers are with the products and services they expect.
 
Beginning in early Q1, iHeartRadio will be available on both PS4™ and PS3™ systems, and other Sony products including select TV and mobile devices.   
 
“By adding iHeartRadio to Sony devices for both the home and on-the-go, we are able to offer our listeners an even more seamless listening experience wherever they are. iHeartRadio is always looking for new ways to meet the changing habits of our consumer audience and deliver high quality entertainment experiences, and we are excited to be working closely with Sony to offer the service on their devices,” said Darren Davis, President of iHeartRadio. “By making iHeartRadio available on select Sony devices we are also expanding the scope of our reach and further rounding out our already diverse range of compatible devices.”
 
Look for the iHeartRadio app on Sony TVs during CES at booth 14200 in the Central Hall, ahead of official launch.
 
The addition of iHeartRadio to Sony and Sony Computer Entertainment devices adds to the company’s growing list of device platforms across web, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, smart TVs, gaming consoles and more. With nearly 60 million registered users, iHeartRadio continues to be free for listeners.
 
iHeartRadio delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: instant access to thousands of radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations, and Shows & Personalities featuring on-demand news, talk and entertainment content. To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps.

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HEOS™ by Denon Brings On iHeartRadio – it’s music to the ears

HEOS™ by Denon Brings On iHeartRadio – it’s music to the ears

With iHeartRadio HEOS users can transport thousands of live radio stations to anywhere in the home

Mahwah, NJ (December 18, 2014) – Denon® Electronics, a leading manufacturer of premium home and personal audio products, announces its partnership with iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one streaming music service, to offer iHeartRadio on the HEOS wireless multi-room sound system.  Now HEOS users have the capability to utilize iHeartRadio’s free streaming music and live radio service through the HEOS app, available for both iOS and Android™*.  This gives HEOS listeners access to thousands of live AM/FM radio stations from across the country and the ability to create their own Custom Stations.

"We are excited to partner with Denon Electronics to bring iHeartRadio into even more homes with the HEOS music player," said Darren Davis, President of iHeartRadio.  "Its sleek and compact design combined with its premier stereo sound makes it perfect for enjoying your favorite iHeartRadio stations anywhere in the house."

Through three stunning, wireless compact music players, HEOS delivers iHeartRadio’s personalized radio stations, to whatever room users want to hear the music they desire. With iHeartRadio, HEOS users have access to an incredible array of listening options.

iHeartRadio is the leading digital service that delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: Instant access to live radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations and the iHeartRadio Shows & Personalities feature giving users access to the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today.
Find the best of Live Radio:  Listen to thousands of live radio stations including pop, country, urban, rock, talk, college and other stations. Browse by music genre and location, then hit the scan button to move from radio station to radio station for enhanced music discovery. Let DJs know what songs are hot or not by giving them a thumbs up or thumbs down.

Create personalized Custom Stations: Choose from our catalog of over 20 million songs and 450,000 artists. Simply pick a song or artist to create your own commercial-free, uninterrupted Custom Station featuring music from that artist and similar ones, plus Thumbs up/Thumbs down songs to create a more personalized experience.
Easily save and browse Favorites: Quick access to play your favorite saved and recently listened to stations or shows

Anywhere sounds amazing through HEOS, a new wireless multi-room sound system which includes three stunning, wireless multi-zone music players:

HEOS 3 ($299) wireless speaker is versatile and is the perfect product to start with. This compact yet fully featured wireless speaker plays the user’s favorite music from a range of streaming services including iHeartRadio from a smartphone or tablet, even a USB drive. Ideal for smaller spaces such as bedrooms, offices, dens, kitchens and dorm rooms.

HEOS 5 ($399) wireless speaker is where elegance meets performance. This discreet and elegant speaker produces incredibly detailed wide range high fidelity stereo sound. It is ideal for medium to large rooms such as dining rooms, larger bedrooms, and offices or smaller living rooms.

HEOS 7 ($599) a wireless speaker for the ultimate listening experience. Able to produce true wide range high fidelity stereo sound, the HEOS 7 can deliver room-filling volume even in larger spaces such as living rooms, great rooms, and open area floor plans.

To meet the high bar set by Denon’s 100-year legacy of premier audio quality, Denon’s engineers and designers worked for more than ten years to develop HEOS. Take that and combine it with the outstanding selection of sound delivered by iHeartRadio and listeners get the ultimate wireless multi-room sound experience. 

HEOS by Denon multi-room wireless sound system is available online and at select Denon dealers. For more information visit http://www.HEOSbyDenon.com.

*A wireless home network is required.

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