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Series pairs luminaries with rising stars in conversations about the most important issues in advertising & culture today

Headliners include NBA Superstar Chris Paul, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman, Group Black CEO Travis Montaque, NBA CMO Tammy Henault and more

Listen to the first episode HERE

NEW YORK – OCTOBER 5, 2023 – Today, iHeartMedia, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) and Known Originals announced the season two debut of “Future Legends of Advertising,” the definitive podcast on all things advertising from the most-renowned experts in the industry.

The show pairs advertising luminaries with AAF Hall of Achievement inductees for wide-ranging and intimate conversations covering everything from how they are driving the advertising industry forward to the impact they are having on culture and in their communities.

Episode one of season two, premiering today, features NBA All-Star Chris Paul, himself a 2023 AAF Hall of Achievement inductee, talking about his first time on a commercial set; his over a decade-long relationship with State Farm Insurance and how his “brother” Cliff was developed; and how he became one of the greatest marketers in all of sports.

The eight-episode season is hosted by Ross Martin, President of Known, and Hayley Romer, Chief Growth Officer for Art Basel.

WHEN: Listen to “Chris Paul Fills His Cup,” the first episode of “Future Legends of Advertising” season two, out today. New episodes post weekly.

WHERE: Listen to “Future Legends of Advertising” on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Season Two guests include:

• Chris Paul, NBA Superstar, entrepreneur and best-selling author
• Elicia Azali, Marketing Executive and Board Member
• Cathie Black, Principal, Madison Park Ventures; former Chairman and President, Hearst Magazines; Advertising Hall of Fame Class of 2023
• Baldwin Cunningham, Director, Media and Partnerships, State Farm Insurance
• Morgan DeBaun, Founder and CEO, Blavity Inc.
• Jerri DeVard, CEO and Founder, Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA)
• Bruce Gordon, former President and CEO, NAACP; former President, Retail Markets Group, Verizon Communications; Advertising Hall of Fame Class of 2007
• Tammy Henault, Chief Marketing Officer, National Basketball Association (NBA)
• Travis Montaque, Co-Founder and CEO, Group Black; Founder and CEO, Crater
• Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO, iHeartMedia; Advertising Hall of Fame Class of 2015
• God-is Rivera, Chief Content Officer, Essence Ventures
• Andrew Robertson, President and CEO, BBDO Worldwide; Advertising Hall of Fame Class of 2022
• Roy Spence, Founder, The Make It Movement; Co-Founder and CEO, The Purpose Institute; Co-Founder and Chairman, GSD&M; Advertising Hall of Fame Class of 2016
• Perfecto Sanchez, Co-Founder and CRO, Equity Quotient
• Aaron Walton, CEO, Walton Isaacson; Advertising Hall of Fame Class of 2023

ABOUT AAF

The AAF's Board of Directors guides and oversees the Federation's signature events and initiatives, including the Advertising Hall of Fame, Advertising Hall of Achievement,  American Advertising Awards, Advertising Day on the Hill, National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC), Mosaic Awards, Most Promising Multicultural Students Program, HBCUs for Advertising and AdCamp for high school students -- all serving the Federation's 35,000+ professional members nationwide, 4,000+ students and educators, and more than 60+ corporate members spanning media and tech companies, advertisers and agencies. Established in 1905, the American Advertising Federation (https://aaf.org) serves as the "Unifying Voice for Advertising." This year, the coveted Advertising Hall of Achievement induction ceremonies will take place on live, Thursday evening, November 16 at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City. 

ABOUT KNOWN ORIGINALS

Known Originals, a division of award-winning marketing agency Known, boasts a successful track record of original programming and culture-defining content. Led by longtime entertainment and advertising executive and Known co-founder Brad Roth, Known Originals tells bigger stories that don’t just reflect culture—they create it. Known Originals has produced an impressive output of documentaries, feature films, and original series, including the recently announced Amazon Prime feature documentary film about the history of the McDonald’s All American Games; Netflix docu-series Countdown: Inspiration 4 Mission to Space; the Emmy-nominated #1 hit Jeen Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy for Netflix; and season one of One Burning Question, Hulu’s first-ever after-show, which was paired with its hit series “The Handmaid’s Tale.”Follow Known Originals on LinkedIn for the latest news.

“Big Money Players Circle” is designed to elevate emerging social media comedy creators hand-selected by Ferrell

“The Big Money Players Comedy Hour Presented by Straight Talk Wireless” is hosted by Bobby Bones, Mario Lopez and Tanya Rad and EJ on October 5 across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide

Circle inductees will take center stage at the New York Comedy Festival in New York City on November 12 during the Big Money Players Circle LIVE Showcase

NEW YORK – October 5, 2023 – iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Podcast Network (BMP) today announced the “Big Money Players Circle.” Will Ferrell has hand selected the freshest and funniest social sensations to join the BMP network and be showcased across iHeartMedia’s vast multi-platform ecosystem. The Big Money Players Circle will be announced during the first-ever “The Big Money Players Comedy Hour Presented by Straight Talk Wireless,” which will broadcast across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide today, October 5, at 7 p.m. local time.

BMP will shine the spotlight on what's new and next in comedy by bringing together the freshest original voices on social media. Big Money Players Circle inductees will receive invaluable training from some of the biggest names in comedy and podcasting, unparalleled exposure to new audiences and opportunities to work with top tier brands to develop unique ad-focused comedic content. Their first initiative as Circle members will see them create custom comedic work for presenting sponsor Straight Talk Wireless.

"From the time I was a wee baby boy, in fact before I ever uttered my first words, I have always dreamt of assembling a team of comedians as funny and talented as the Big Money Players Circle,” said Ferrell. “Now, to officially announce the Circle over the RADIO WAVES -- which mankind has used to announce such momentous occasions as the first man landing on the moon, Dan Quayle's VP Nomination and the score of last night's LAFC game -- is a dream bigger than Baby Will could have ever dreamt."

“iHeartMedia’s partnership with Will Ferrell and his team around the Big Money Players podcast network has produced some of the smartest, most innovative comedy in the medium today, as we grow the audiences of existing shows like ‘Las Culturistas’ – as well as launch a new wave of comedians into podcasting like ‘Straightiolab,’ ” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group. “The Big Money Players Circle is the latest extension of the brand – from podcasting into social media – where we’re excited to support and grow a whole new wave of next-generation talent as well. And, we are thrilled that Straight Talk Wireless recognizes the power of comedy and has joined us as the exclusive launch partner of our Big Money Players Circle.”

The comedy takeover will give listeners across America a taste of the unmatched comedic talent on the BMP podcast network. Introduced by Will Ferrell himself and featuring Ellie Kemper, host of BMP’s “Born to Love,” the special will broadcast some of the funniest BMP podcast moments featuring its biggest stars. The event will be hosted by Bobby Bones, Mario Lopez and Tanya Rad and EJ and will mark the first time iHeartMedia features comedians in a dedicated radio takeover program. Straight Talk Wireless will serve as the exclusive presenting sponsor.

The launch comes ahead of the “Big Money Players Circle LIVE with Straight Talk Wireless” showcase set to take center stage during the 2023 New York Comedy Festival in New York City at the Hard Rock Hotel on November 12. Circle inductees will be featured alongside BMP’s most popular hosts during the event, bringing together some of the most hilarious talent all on one stage.

“Straight Talk is a brand known for giving it to you straight, by making it easy and simple for people to save money on wireless,” said Cheryl Gresham, VP and Chief Marketing Officer of the Verizon Value organization. “And nobody gives it to you straighter than comedians, who always reveal a little bit of truth in their humor. That’s why we’re thrilled to be a part of The Big Money Players Comedy Hour and help give voice to new unique comedic content.”

Founded by Will Ferrell and iHeartMedia, Big Money Players Network (BMP) is the premiere destination for comedy podcasts and home to top comedic talent across a variety of formats and styles. In addition to audio’s No. 1 comedy “The Ron Burgundy Podcast,” BMP features award-winning hits like “Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein,” “Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang,” “The Nikki Glaser Podcast," "Poog with Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak," "Straightiolab” from George Civeris and Sam Taggart, and more. All BMP podcasts are executive produced by Will Ferrell and iHeartMedia and are distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network.

About Straight Talk Wireless

Straight Talk Wireless provides quality no-contract wireless solutions to value-conscious consumers and is available exclusively at Walmart, Walmart.com and Straighttalk.com. Straight Talk is part of the Verizon Value portfolio of prepaid brands, which includes Total by Verizon, Visible, Tracfone, Simple Mobile, SafeLink, Walmart Family Mobile and Verizon Prepaid. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) is one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. For more information on Straight Talk Wireless, visit www.straighttalk.com.

Two-Part Interview with Jen Psaki now available HERE!

LOS ANGELES – October 4, 2023 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, together with actor, producer, and activist Sophia Bush announce the return of her podcast, “Work in Progress” for season three. Sophia drops two episodes with former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki along with an interview with the incomparable Matthew McConaughey to air this week. Listeners can tune in to the premiere episode of season three now here.

“Work in Progress with Sophia Bush” features frank, funny, personal, professional, and sometimes even political conversations with people who inspire Sophia about how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they think they’re still going. These discussions stem from her "aha" moment of realizing you are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.

Follow @workinprogress and @sophiabush on Instagram for updates.

“Work in Progress with Sophia Bush” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen now on the iHeartRadio app and anywhere podcasts are heard.

iHeartMedia to broadcast the podcast to millions of listeners Sunday mornings beginning Oct. 8 on select radio stations nationwide

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WHAT: "McCartney: A Life in Lyrics'' offers listeners the opportunity to sit in on conversations between Paul McCartney and poet Paul Muldoon dissecting the people, experiences, and art that inspired McCartney’s songwriting. These conversations were held during the past several years as the two collaborated on the best selling book, “The Lyrics: 1965 to Present.” Over two seasons and 24 episodes of “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics”, you’ll hear a combination master class, memoir, and improvised journey with one of the most beloved figures in popular music. Each episode focuses on one song from McCartney’s iconic catalog – spanning early Beatles through his solo work. Season 1 premieres on October 4 on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard, with Sunday morning radio broadcast specials beginning Oct. 8 nationwide. “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeartMedia, MPL and Pushkin Industries. Cover Portrait © 1967 Paul McCartney / Photographer: Linda McCartney

WHO: Sir James Paul McCartney, British vocalist, songwriter, composer, bass player, poet, and painter whose work with the Beatles in the 1960s helped lift popular music from its origins in the entertainment business and transform it into a creative, highly commercial art form. He is also one of the most popular solo performers of all time in terms of both sales of his recordings and attendance at his concerts.

Paul Muldoon is an Irish poet and professor of poetry, as well as an editor, critic, playwright, lyricist and translator. Muldoon is the author of fourteen full-length collections of poetry, and innumerable smaller collections, works of criticism, opera libretti, books for children, song lyrics, and radio and television drama. His poetry has been translated into twenty languages. Muldoon served as Professor of Poetry at Oxford University from 1999 to 2004 and as poetry editor of The New Yorker from 2007 to 2017. He has taught at Princeton University since 1987 and currently occupies the Howard G.B. Clark ’21 chair in the Humanities. He was the Founding Chair of the Lewis Center for the Arts. Paul Muldoon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Among his awards are the 1972 Eric Gregory Award, the 1980 Sir Geoffrey Faber Memorial Award, the 1994 T. S. Eliot Prize, the 1997 Irish Times Poetry Prize, the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, the 2003 Griffin International Prize for Excellence in Poetry, the 2004 American Ireland Fund Literary Award, the 2004 Shakespeare Prize, the 2006 European Prize for Poetry, the 2015 Pigott Poetry Prize, the 2017 Spirit of Ireland Award from the Irish Arts Center (NYC), the 2017 Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry, the 2018 Seamus Heaney Award for Arts & Letters, and the 2020 Michael Marks Award. He is the recipient of honorary doctorates from ten universities.

WHEN: The first episode is available today, October 4th, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday

WHERE: “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard. The series will also air across select iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations each Sunday from Oct. 8 through Dec. 24 between 7-11 AM local time on Classic Rock 70s, Classic Rock 80s, Classic Hits 70s-80s-90s, Oldies 60s-70s and Oldies 70s-80s nationwide. 

SHOW PAGE: HERE

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ABOUT PUSHKIN

Pushkin Industries is an audio production company co-founded by Jacob Weisberg and Malcolm Gladwell in 2018. Our talented team is dedicated to producing audio in any format that challenges listeners, encourages their curiosity, and inspires joy. Pushkin Industries is headquartered in New York City with a northern outpost in Hudson, NY, and satellite offices in London, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Listen to the first episode now, HERE

NEW YORK – October 3, 2023 – iHeartPodcasts and Neuhaus Ideas today debut the first episode of “The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs.” “The Puzzler” is a unique and fun entrant onto the podcast scene: A short-form daily show that will feature the New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs attempting to stump celebrity guests with all-new, audio-friendly puzzles involving wordplay, riddles and trivia. Puzzle fans can listen now every weekday on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

An early guest list for the show includes: “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings, humorist and CBS correspondent Mo Rocca, comedians Roy Wood, Jr. and Michael Ian Black, ESPN’s Mina Kimes, musician Lisa Loeb, and “Stuff You Should Know” podcast host Chuck Bryant. 

The episodes, which are less than 10 minutes each, will showcase playful new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask ChatGPT” and audio rebuses.

Host A.J. Jacobs is the author of “The Year of Living Biblically” and “Know-It-All,” as well as his recent book “The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life,” which the New York Times called “a romp… both fun and funny.”

“We are living in the golden age for puzzles and now you can get your daily puzzle nuggets delivered straight to your ears,” said Jacobs. “This podcast is for anyone who is curious and who wants to give their brain a treat.” 

“As a long-time fan of A.J. Jacobs and his unique brand of hilariously brainy entertainment, I’m thrilled to partner with him and his team to bring ‘The Puzzler’ into the world,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts.

Joining Jacobs frequently on the show will be Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska, a world-renowned puzzle creator whose work has been featured in the New York Times and on NPR, and who collaborated with Jacobs on the book “The Puzzler.”

“The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. Executive producers include Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas; Jody Avirgan of Roulette Productions; and Lindsay Hoffman for iHeartPodcasts.

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About Neuhaus Ideas

Neuhaus Ideas was founded by longtime creative producer and development executive Adam Neuhaus. Neuhaus recently served seven years as Senior Director of Development for ESPN Films, where he led creative development for 30for30, 30for30 Podcasts, and original series for ESPN+. Over his career, Neuhaus has created and developed original content and formats for a wide range of mediums and platforms and is known for his ability to create wholly original ideas with best-in-class creatives. Working alongside Neuhaus on The Puzzler is executive producer Neely Lohmann. Lohmann spent nine years as an editorial executive at ESPN, where she helped oversee longform journalism for brands including E:60, ESPN Digital, ESPN The Magazine, and The Body Issue. Prior to ESPN, Lohmann served as Editor-in-Chief of Mental Floss magazine, where she first collaborated with A.J. Jacobs on his Know-It-All column. 

Hosts (G)I-DLE and Ed Sheeran in iHeartLand

NEW YORK, N.Y. – September 29, 2023 – iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists with World Premiere debuts and National Flyaway Sweepstakes. *NSYNC’s “Better Place,” had a World Premiere debut on September 29 across iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations. U2’s “Atomic City” had a World Premiere debut on September 29 across iHeartRadio Alternative, Rock, Classic Rock and Classic Hits stations. Additionally, Sum 41’s “Landmines” had a World Premiere debut across iHeartRadio Alternative and Rock stations on September 27 while Blink 182’s “One More Time” had a World Premiere debut on September 21 across iHeartRadio Alternative stations. On September 29, iHeartCountry celebrated Thomas Rhett’s biggest hits by hosting a countdown, with one of his 20 #1 hits played every hour.

Next week, iHeartRadio will host a National Flyaway sweepstakes with one lucky fan winning a trip to Los Angeles for “Taylor Swift I The Eras Tour” concert film premiere. The winner and a guest will attend the concert film’s premiere at The Hollywood Theater in Los Angeles, along with roundtrip airfare, a two-night hotel stay, $200 towards ground transportation and a signed Taylor Swift guitar. Fans can enter to win by listening to participating CHR, Hot AC and AC stations on the iHeartRadio app from October 2 to October 6.

Also next week, Kane Brown fans will chance to win the iHeartRadio Ultimate Flyaway sweepstakes to his show at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles in August 2024. The grand prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night hotel stay, $200 towards ground transportation, a pair of VIP tickets to the show, a merch package and the chance to meet Kane backstage and play a round of ping pong together after the show. Fans can enter to win by listening to participating iHeartCountry stations on the iHeartRadio app from October 2 to October 6.

This weekend, (G)I-DLE is taking over iHeartLand with a show at State Farm Park ahead of the release of their new EP “Heat.” The group will perform their latest single “I Do” and more. Fans can watch the performance for two days only, starting Friday, September 29 at 7pm ET/4pm PT. Visit iHeartLand for more information.

iHeartMedia will also be hosting Ed Sheeran in iHeartLand with “A Special Ed Sheeran Immersive Experience”, celebrating the release of his latest albums “- (Subtract)” and “Autumn Variations.” Accessed through iHeartLand’s State Farm Park, the special will feature performances from Ed Sheeran as players explore exclusive scenes created around his songs. “A Special Ed Sheeran Immersive Experience” will be available in Fortnite starting on October 5 through October 9. Visit iHeartLand in Fortnite for more information.

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

Olivia Rodrigo, Usher, Nicki Minaj, SZA, Niall Horan, OneRepublic, AJR, Sabrina Carpenter, Miguel, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, NCT DREAM, Flo Rida and More Top Artists Lead All-Star Lineups in Major Cities Across the U.S. Including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth

ABC Becomes Exclusive Broadcast Partner for ‘The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One’ Television Special on Dec. 21

NEW YORK– Sept. 29, 2023 - iHeartMedia will celebrate the holiday season across the nation with its annual “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One” – the season's iconic live music event, which captures the music and holiday spirit on iHeartRadio stations across America and the iHeartRadio app with performances by this year’s biggest artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Usher, Nicki Minaj, SZA, Niall Horan, OneRepublic, AJR, Sabrina Carpenter, Miguel, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, NCT DREAM, Flo Rida and more. This year, “The 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One” will stop in Tampa, Florida; Dallas/Fort Worth; Los Angeles; Chicago; Detroit; New York; Boston; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; Atlanta; and Miami/Fort Lauderdale.

“Our annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball lineup is one of our most anticipated of the year, and we’re excited to finally share who will be joining us on the road this season,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “This event always showcases the best in pop music and gives our listeners the chance to celebrate the holiday season alongside their favorite artists. We’re thrilled with this year’s artists and we can’t wait to see them put on a great show.”

iHeartMedia and ABC also announced today a new multi-year agreement for ABC to become the exclusive television broadcast partner for the iconic event. iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour stops will be part of the exclusive network special, airing Dec. 21 at (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST/PST). The special will be available on demand and on Hulu the following day.

“The biggest holiday music event in America is coming to ABC for the first time,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “Viewers will have a front row seat to experience this multi city tour as it rolls across the country.”

For the ninth straight year, Capital One will be the national presenting partner of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. Eligible Capital One cardholders will get first access to high-demand tickets and exclusive experiences through a special Capital One cardholder presale in each city and can also redeem rewards for curated ticket packages on Capital One Entertainment.

• The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Capital One cardholder presale begins Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. local time and runs through Thursday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. local time, or while presale tickets last. Presale info and tickets will be available at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.  
• All other tickets go on sale to the General Public on Friday, Oct. 6 at 12 p.m. local time and will be available at www.iHeartRadio.com/JingleBall. 

Capital One cardholders can add a Capital One Access Pass to any pre-sale ticket purchase (while supplies last) to attend an exclusive pre-show event at the Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. stops, which includes a private performance by iHeartRadio Jingle Ball artists Niall Horan, Big Time Rush and OneRepublic depending on the city, complimentary food and drinks, and more. 

The 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One Schedule Includes the Following:

Tampa, Florida – Sunday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. EST - iHeartRadio 93.3 FLZ’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Amalie Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Niall Horan, Teddy Swims, Zara Larsson, Doechii, Paul Russell, Kaliii and Lawrence

Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas – Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. CST – iHeartRadio 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Dickies Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Jelly Roll, Doechii, Big Time Rush, Flo Rida, Shaggy, LANY, Paul Russell, Kaliii, P1Harmony and AleXa.

Los Angeles – Friday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. PST – iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at the Kia Forum

• The star-studded lineup features: Olivia Rodrigo, Niall Horan, AJR, Sabrina Carpenter, Miguel, Doechii, Flo Rida, (G)I-DLE and P1Harmony

Chicago – Monday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. CST – iHeartRadio 103.5 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Allstate Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, (G)I-DLE and Kaliii

Detroit – Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Channel 95.5’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Little Caesars Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Usher, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Flo Rida, Doechii, Kaliii and (G)I-DLE

New York – Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Z100's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Madison Square Garden

• The star-studded lineup features: Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, OneRepublic, Sabrina Carpenter, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, Pentatonix, David Kushner, Melanie Martinez and a special performance from Cher.

Boston – Sunday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio KISS 108's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at TD Garden

• The star-studded lineup features: SZA, Sabrina Carpenter, OneRepublic, Flo Rida, David Kushner, Melanie Martinez, NCT DREAM and (G)I-DLE

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Hot 99.5's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Capital One Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: OneRepublic, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, Flo Rida, Melanie Martinez, David Kushner, NCT DREAM and (G)I-DLE

Philadelphia – Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m.  EST – iHeartRadio Q102's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Wells Fargo Center

• The star-studded lineup features: Usher, OneRepublic, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, David Kushner and (G)I-DLE

Atlanta – Thursday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Power 96.1’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at State Farm Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Sabrina Carpenter, Flo Rida, David Kushner, Kaliii and NCT DREAM

Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Florida – Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Y100’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Amerant Bank Arena, Ft. Lauderdale

• The star-studded lineup features: Nicki Minaj, Marshmello, AJR, Flo Rida, Ludacris, LANY, Nicky Jam, Shaggy, David Kushner, Kenya Grace, Kaliii, Paul Russell and AleXa

iHeartMedia and all its broadcast radio stations are committed to inspiring and creating positive change that improves the lives of others. For the 10th consecutive year, 10 cities on the tour, Los Angeles; Chicago; Detroit; New York; Boston; Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Tampa and Miami/Fort Lauderdale will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring today's youth through entertainment and education focused initiatives. In addition, iHeartRadio’s 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Ball in Dallas will work with the Kidd's Kids program of the Kraddick Foundation, whose mission is to provide hope and happiness by creating beautiful memories for families of children with life-altering or life-threatening conditions. Each event will allocate a portion of ticket sales to its benefiting organization as well as offer exclusive packages through online auctions leading up to the events.

“The Ryan Seacrest Foundation is honored to partner with the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour for its 10th year,” said Meredith Seacrest Leach, Executive Director & COO of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. “iHeartRadio’s ongoing support allows us to continue expanding in children’s hospitals across the country, bringing creative and engaging experiences to patients and families when they need it most. iHeartRadio has been a key partner of ours and we are forever grateful for their continued investment in the foundation.”

Proud partners of this year’s national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball include presenting partner Capital One, M&M’S® and Marshalls, with more to be announced.

“The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One” is executive produced by Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia, John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia, and Bart Peters, Senior Vice President, Production & Development for iHeartMedia. The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball special on ABC is produced by OBB Pictures, a division of Michael D. Ratner’s OBB Media, which is behind the Grammy-nominated Justin Bieber: Our World, the critically acclaimed SXSW opening night headliner Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil and more.

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

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WHAT: iHeartPodcasts today premiered the all-new season of “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton.” Hillary is back! This season, as always, she'll be having candid, thought-provoking and sometimes humorous conversations with people she admires. She'll also be talking to her guests about one of her favorite subjects: getting things done. We’ll hear from folks in positions of power, like Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, but also athletes, authors, artists, and activists who are doing the work.

In today’s season premiere, Clinton has an illuminating conversation with Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader of the U.S. House of Representatives who is a great cheerleader for the Democratic Party's accomplishments: from FDR, all the way to the present.

WHO: Hillary Rodham Clinton has spent four decades in public service as an advocate, attorney, First Lady, U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of State, and presidential candidate. As 67th U.S. Secretary of State, her "smart power" approach to foreign policy repositioned American diplomacy and development for the 21st century. Clinton played a central role in restoring America’s standing in the world, reasserting the United States as a Pacific power, imposing crippling sanctions on Iran and North Korea, responding to the Arab Awakening, and negotiating a ceasefire in the Middle East. Earlier, as First Lady and Senator for New York, she traveled to more than 80 countries as a champion of human rights, democracy, and opportunities for women and girls. Clinton also worked to provide health care to millions of children, create jobs and opportunity, and support first responders who risked their lives at Ground Zero. In her historic 2016 campaign for President of the United States, Clinton won 66 million votes. She is married to Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, has one daughter Chelsea, and three grandchildren: Charlotte, Aidan, and Jasper.

WHEN: The first episode of the all-new season is available today, September 26, with new episodes releasing every Tuesday.

WHERE: Distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network, “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton” is available now on iHeartRadio and all major podcast platforms.

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-you-and-me-both-with-hill-71671764/

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WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Audio today debuted “Peter and the Acid King,” a punk true-crime podcast that takes listeners on a deep dive through the grimy, chaotic world of the Los Angeles punk scene in the early ’80s and the brutal murder of New Wave Theater TV host Peter Ivers, the dynamic performer and artist known for bringing punk rock to TV. Created by Alan Sacks (Du-Beat-E-O, Thrashin, Welcome Back Kotter) and narrated by punk historian and esteemed director Penelope Spheeris (The Decline of Western Civilization, Wayne’s World). Featured guests include Jello Biafra, Mark Mothersbaugh, Tequila Mockingbird, and Ron Howard. In episode one, now live, listeners will get to know Peter and his rise through LA’s punk and new wave scenes, and learn about Spheeris and Sacks’ personal connections to his story. Produced by Imagine Audio with producers from Awfully Nice, Shout! Studios and Alan Sacks Productions. 

WHO: Narrator Penelope Spheeris is often referred to as a 'rock 'n roll anthropologist'. In 1974 she formed the first Los Angeles music video production company, ROCK 'N REEL. She concluded her music video work with the Grammy-nominated, "Bohemian Rhapsody" video for "Wayne's World". Spheeris' feature film debut was the 1979 documentary on the Los Angeles punk scene, "The Decline of Western Civilization" which was received with stunning and unanimous critical praise. In 1983 she wrote and directed "Suburbia", produced by Roger Corman. "Suburbia" won first place at the Chicago Film Festival. Almost 25 years later her documentary, "The Decline of Western Civilization, Part III" would eerily mirror the events she scripted in "Suburbia". In the mid-80s she directed "The Boys Next Door", starring Charlie Sheen and Maxwell Caulfield, then "Dudes" starring John Cryer, Flea, and Daniel Roebuck. Both films have attained cult classic status. "The Decline of Western Civilization, Part II: The Metal Years" was released in 1988. Commentaries from Ozzy Osbourne, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Alice Cooper, Lemmy of Motorhead, Poison, etc. make it one of the most memorable pieces of rock film history. In 1992, Spheeris directed her seventh feature, and first studio film, "Wayne's World" at Paramount Pictures. Subsequently she directed and produced "The Beverly Hillbillies" (Fox), wrote and directed "The Little Rascals" (Universal), then directed "Black Sheep" (Paramount), etc. In 1999, Spheeris documented The Ozzfest, America's most successful summer concert tour, and the reunion performances of the original Black Sabbath. Both as director and one of the cinematographers, Spheeris achieved a remarkable and historic film which offers the audience a unique view of life on the road: "We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'N Roll".

Creator Alan Sacks’ impressive resume lists over 50 movies, TV shows, and theatrical productions he produced, wrote, and/or directed. Among his credits are co-creating Welcome Back Kotter, discovering John Travolta, launching the careers of the Jonas Brothers, and Demi Lovato in Camp Rock, producing Chico and the Man, and producing seven Disney Channel movies and series. He is well known for writing and producing Thrashin’, the skateboard movie, and creating The Daggers, the skate gang. He has won an Emmy, an NAACP Image Award, and a Humanities Prize in 2000 for his Disney Channel Movie, The Color of Friendship; a People’s Choice Award for Camp Rock in 2007; and a TV Land Award for Welcome Back Kotter in 2011. For the past two years he has been producing and hosting “Peter & The Acid King,” investigating the unsolved murder of his friend Peter Ivers. He was held at gunpoint by Phil Spector, got into a famous scuffle with John Lennon and Harry Nilsson at the Troubadour, and was unsuccessfully picked up by Janis Joplin at Barney’s Beanery.

WHEN: The first episode of the 10-part weekly series is available today, September 25, with new episodes releasing each Monday.

WHERE: “Peter and the Acid King” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

SHOW PAGE: HERE

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About Imagine Entertainment

Founded by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, Imagine Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company telling stories that inspire and empower, and creating unforgettable entertainment experiences of all genres across Imagine Features, Imagine Television Studios, Imagine Documentaries, Imagine Kids+Family, Imagine Brands, and Imagine Audio, as well as the award-winning Jax Media and Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions. Imagine’s productions have been honored with more than 60 prestigious awards including 47 Academy Award nominations and 228 Emmy® award nominations. Past productions include the Academy Award Best Picture winner "A Beautiful Mind", as well as Grammy Award Best Film winner "The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years." Recent productions include the critically-acclaimed film "Thirteen Lives" directed by Ron Howard, the hit film "tick, tick...Boom!" directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the critically acclaimed documentaries “Judy Blume Forever”, Sacha Jenkin’s “Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues”, Rory Kennedy’s “Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari”, "Lucy & Desi" directed by Amy Poehler (Two-time Emmy winner) and "We Feed People.”

For the First Time, Hulu Served as the Official Streaming Destination of the Festival with a 3-hour On-Demand Special Available October 10 – 31

NEW YORK – September 25, 2023 – After two days and dozens of legendary performances, the annual iHeartRadio Music Festival hosted by Ryan Seacrest concluded on Saturday evening at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with unforgettable performances over the span of two days by Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, Lenny Kravitz, Miguel, Public Enemy, Sheryl Crow, Travis Scott, Tim McGraw, TLC and Thirty Seconds to Mars.

The iconic weekend-long concert event included the biggest names in music across all genres on the main stage at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on the evenings of September 22 and September 23. The all-new House of Music mixed-reality immersive experience inspired by the artists who performed that weekend at the festival main stage. This free event was open to the public and invited guests to explore over 15 interactive rooms, immersing themselves in the lives, music, and passions of their favorite artists and brands. Guests got the chance to experience their favorite brands in all new ways and walk away with prizes and limited-edition swag. Some of the brands in the installation included Audible, Bose, Häagen-Dazs Cultured Crème, The Hartford Small Business Insurance, Hyundai, Kokomo by Canon, M&M'S®, Moderna, Seagram’s Escapes, T-Mobile, Wendy's and [ yellow tail ] Wine.

Highlights of the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival:

Night one- Friday, September 22, 2023

• Agnez Mo got the crowd warmed up as a pre-show performer with her dance moves and hits. The artist set the bar high for sets to come and dazzled the stage with endless energy as she performed fiery hit "Get Loose" draped in a sharp, futuristic fit.
• Lenny Kravitz officially kicked off the show with his cover of The Guess Who's 1970 hit, "American Woman." The crowd cheered as Kravitz and his band launched into his next song "Fly Away," from his fifth studio album 5. Switching out his guitars, Kravitz then soothed the crowd with his hit "It Ain't Over 'til It's Over" from his 1991 sophomore album Mama Said. The rock icon then slowed down the tempo with his rock ballad "Believe" from the 1993 album Are You Gonna Go My Way. Kravitz continued with his song "Again."
• TLC started with their top-charting cheater's anthem "Creep" with the support of a live band. The spirit of the late Lisa "LeftEye" Lopes was felt during their performances of "Ain't Too Proud" and "What About Your Friends." After they performed "No Scrubs", T-Boz and Chili paid homage to LeftEye right before they got into "Waterfalls."
• Sheryl Crow kicked off her set with a 90s throwback “If It Makes You Happy,” featured on her self-titled project that made its debut mid-decade. She represented the same album with other fan-favorite highlights, including “A Change Would Do You Good,” and her epic finale, “Everyday Is A Winding Road.” Crow also performed “My Favorite Mistake,” and added a few early 2000s classics to the mix to complete her set list with “Real Gone” and “Soak Up The Sun.”
• Bakar hit the stage during the M&M's Spotlight performance at T-Mobile Arena to perform "All Night" and "Hell n Back."
• Lil Durk performed notable tracks like "Pelle Coat," "AHH HA," "Home Body," "Hellcats & Trackhawks" and his verse on DJ Khaled's "Every Chance I Get." Towards the end of his set, Lil Durk brought out J. Cole to perform their collaboration "All My Life" together for the first time ever.
• Tim McGraw launched into an epic set with “How Bad Do You Want It,” firing up the Vegas crowd. McGraw delivered renditions of career-spanning anthems, including 90s country throwbacks and tracks from his latest full-length project, Standing Room Only. The country singer/songwriter unleashed his debut album in 1993, and in the last three decades, he’s become widely known for smash-hits throughout his career like “Something Like That,” “Real Good Man,” “Live Like You Were Dying” and others.
• The multifaceted singer Miguel took over the stage as he played his guitar alongside his live band, performing some brand new music that might appear on his upcoming album Viscera. Later on, he delivered revitalizing versions of his classic songs like "Adorn," "How Many Drinks," "Sky Walker, "Sure Thing" and his recent hit with Diplo "Don't Forget My Love." Miguel also received the iHeartRadio Titanium Award, for his hit “Sure Thing,” awarded to artists who have reached a threshold of 1 billion total audience spins across iHeartRadio stations of their hit song in 2023.
• Kane Brown had two big surprises up his sleeve during his set when he invited his wife, Katelyn Brown, out to sing "Thank God," followed by Khalid to help him sing their collab "Be Like That." Brown also performed his new Phil Collins-inspired single "I Can Feel It" for the first time.
• Lil Wayne closed out the first night of this year's festival. Weezy kicked things off with "John" before he busted out various classics like "6 Foot 7 Foot," "A Milli," "Lollipop," "Blunt Blowin," "Rich As F**k," "Love Me" and his hit off Tha Carter V "Uproar." With the support of his DJ and a drummer, Wayne also performed "Kat Food" which he confirmed will be on his upcoming LP Tha Fix Before Tha VI.

Night two- Saturday, September 23:

• Paul Cauthen got the crowd on their feet with his pre-show performance of “25 Tequilas” and “Cocaine Country Dancing.”
• Public Enemy opened up the second night of the iHeartRadio Music Festival by performing classics from "Harder Than You Think" to newer joints like the DJ Premier-produced "State of the Union (STFU)." Towards the end of their set, they even debuted a new song called "Everywhere Man."
• Foo Fighters took the stage at the festival for the very first time, performing an incredible set of some of their biggest hits from their nearly three-decade long career including “Learn to Fly,” “My Hero” and “Everlong.”
• Thirty Seconds to Mars performed a set full of fan favorites and new songs, then Jared Leto welcomed an Elvis Presley impersonator onto the stage to help the crowd let loose for their song "Stuck." They ended their set by bringing fans up on stage to rock out to one of their biggest hits "The Kill" from their second album A Beautiful Lie.
• Kelly Clarkson performed her hits including “Stronger,” “Mine” and “Miss Independent.” She closed her set with one of her most iconic hit throughout her career, prompting an epic singalong with the crowd: "Since U Been Gone," an empowering anthem that appeared on her 12-track Breakaway album in 2004. Notably, Clarkson made a lyric swap at the end of “Since U Been Gone,” singing: "I'm so happy now that you’re gone."
• Fall Out Boy played all of their fan-favorites and new music including “Sugar,” “Arms Race,” and “Dance Dance.” They closed out their set with a bang, by performing with fires blazing on their heads while performing "We Didn’t Start The Fire" their updated 2023 cover of Billy Joel's 1989 hit.
• Travis Scott closed out the final night of the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival with his album's intro "HYAENA," "K-POP," which he exclusively debuted on iHeartRadio, "FE!N," "TELEKINESIS" and "MELTDOWN." He also belted out fan favorites like "No Bystanders," "Antidote," "Sicko Mode" and "Goosebumps."

The 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival also featured celebrity appearances including AJ McLean, Anna Aya, Ashlee Keating, Brian Austin Green, Cheryl Burke, Cynthia Bailey, Danielle Fishel, DINER, Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman, Jana Kramer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Little Image, Laura Marano, Lance Bass, Michael Turchin, Mitch Clark, Randy Spelling, Rider Strong, Sharna Burgess, Will Friedle and more.

Each night, the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival was broadcast live for fans via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets. For the first time this year, Hulu serves as the Official Streaming Destination of the iHeartRadio Music Festival, adding to its already robust slate of live event content. Performances were livestreamed exclusively to Hulu subscribers at no additional cost, and highlights will be available on-demand on Hulu October 10 – 31. For more information on the livestream line-up, please visit: https://www.hulu.com/iheartfestival

Proud partners of this year's iHeartRadio Music Festival include Audible, Bose, Capital One, Häagen-Dazs Cultured Crème, The Hartford Small Business Insurance, Hyundai, Kokomo by Canon, M&M'S®, MGM Resorts International, Moderna, Seagram’s Escapes, T-Mobile, Wendy's, Wild Turkey® Bourbon and [yellow tail ] Wine.

The 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival is co-produced by John Sykes and Tom Poleman for iHeartMedia; and Michael Dempsey for Dempsey Productions. For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/festival.

To access photos and b-roll from the event please visit:

B-roll: HERE

Performances:

Show - PSWD: iHRMF_2023!!

Night One: https://iheartradio.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000IU4e3r75cPA/G0000yq2UF4IZ3CA/Night-One-Best-of

Night Two:

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Red Carpet: PSWD: iHRMF_2023!!

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