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The Two-Day Main Stage Event Will Feature Performances by Big Sean, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Gwen Stefani, Halsey, Hozier, Keith Urban, New Kids on the Block, Paramore, Shaboozey, The Black Crowes, Thomas Rhett, Victoria Monét and More; Hosted by Ryan Seacrest on September 20 and 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

Hulu to Serve as the Official Streaming Destination of the Festival

Tickets Available to General Public on AXS.com beginning June 14

NEW YORK -June 4, 2024- iHeartMedia today announced the lineup for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, the annual concert event taking place on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 at T-Mobile Arena. This year, the epic two-day lineup for the iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One will feature performances by A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Gwen Stefani, Halsey, Hozier, Keith Urban, New Kids on the Block, Paramore, Shaboozey, The Black Crowes, The Weeknd, Thomas Rhett, Victoria Monét and a special appearance by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. . Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will once again include one-of-a-kind collaborations and surprise performances.

“The iHeartRadio Music Festival is the one time each year when the best-in-class superstar artists from all genres of music come together to share one stage for a weekend of live music,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer and John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises of iHeartMedia. “And with Hulu as the Official Streaming Destination, the festival will reach even more fans across the country.”

Each night, the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One will broadcast live for fans via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets. Hulu will be the Official Streaming Destination of the festival, with performances livestreamed each night exclusively to all Hulu subscribers at no additional cost. Additional information about the livestream will be posted across Hulu’s platform and social media channels.

Eligible Capital One cardholders will have priority access to presale tickets for the iHeartRadio Music Festival beginning Wednesday, June 12 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET through Friday, June 14 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET or while presale tickets last. For presale tickets and more details, visit iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne. Eligible Capital One cardholders can also add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase, to enjoy an exclusive cardholder pre-concert event featuring a private soundcheck performance by New Kids on the Block, plus complimentary light fare, drinks, and more. Capital One Access Passes are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

“This year’s iHeartRadio Music Festival includes a great lineup of artists across a variety of genres,” said Byron Daub, Vice President of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One. “Our cardholders are huge music fans, and we’re thrilled to offer them unique access to the concert event, giving them the chance to experience some of their favorite artists in an unforgettable way.”

Tickets go on sale to the general public on AXS.com beginning Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. ET.

In addition, throughout a summer-long on-air and online promotion, iHeartMedia station listeners across the country will have chances to win exclusive trips to Las Vegas where they will join thousands of other dedicated music fans to experience the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival.

Proud partners of this year's event include Presenting Partner Capital One, The Hartford Small Business Insurance, Hyundai, M&M's®, [ yellow tail ], with more to be announced.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival live video stream on Hulu will be executive produced by John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters from iHeartMedia along with Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Kfir Goldberg, Simone Spira, and Glenn Stickley from OBB LiVE, the live event and specials division of OBB Media. iHeartMedia and OBB Media are expanding their production partnership after producing last year’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball TV Special, which aired on ABC and Hulu.

For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/festival.

Artists and/or event are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

About Capital One

At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them best-in-class products, rewards, service, and experiences. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation, and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Through Capital One Entertainment and Capital One Dining, we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they’re passionate about, including music, dining, sports and the arts. Learn more at capitalone.com/ entertainment and capitalone.com/dining. 

About Hulu

Hulu is the leading and most comprehensive all-in-one premium streaming service that offers an expansive slate of live and on-demand entertainment, both in and outside the home, through a wide array of subscription options that give consumers ultimate control over their viewing experience. As part of the Disney Entertainment segment, Hulu is the only on-demand offering that provides access to shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films – including licensed content available exclusively on Hulu – and award-winning Hulu Originals, both with and without commercials. With Hulu + Live TV, subscribers receive a unique combination of access to 95+ live news, entertainment and sports TV channels from 20th Television, The Walt Disney Company, ABC, NBCUniversal, CBS Corporation, The CW, Turner Networks, A+E Networks and Discovery Networks, as well as Hulu’s on-demand library, Disney+, and ESPN+ included as part of the base plan. Visit hulu.com to subscribe or learn more about the service.

About T-Mobile Arena

T-Mobile Arena, the 20,000-seat venue located on the Las Vegas Strip between Park MGM and New York-New York, opened April 6, 2016. The arena hosts more than 100 events annually including major headline entertainment, awards shows, UFC, boxing, basketball and other sporting events, family shows and special events. T-Mobile Arena also is the home of the Vegas Golden Knights, a National Hockey League expansion team and the city’s first professional sports team, as well as UFC’s exclusive Las Vegas arena destination. The venue, named the No. 1 venue on Billboard Magazine’s 2018 Arena Power List as well as the “Best New Major Concert Venue” by Pollstar Magazine in 2016, features 50 luxury suites, more than two dozen private loge boxes, complete broadcast facilities, and other specially designed exclusive hospitality offerings and fan amenities destined to create a guest experience second to none. Toshiba Plaza, an adjacent two-acre outdoor entertainment space, features performance stages, a variety of video screens and other interactive content and display areas. Industry-leading architect Populous designed T-Mobile Arena to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s standards for LEED® Gold Certification. T-Mobile Arena is a privately funded joint venture between AEG and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information, visit T-MobileArena.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The new weekly comedy series is hosted by “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” stars Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero, launching May 30

Listen to the official trailer for “More Better” HERE

NEW YORK – MAY 23, 2024 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced “More Better with Stephanie and Melissa” a new weekly podcast hosted by “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” stars Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero. “More Better” is the latest series from actor, producer, entrepreneur and activist Wilmer Valderrama’s exclusive slate with iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network, a network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and stories and of which Valderrama is a stakeholder. The weekly podcast, co-produced by Valderrama’s production company WV Sound, will join previously released podcasts from this partnership, “Essential Voices with Wilmer Valderrama'' and “Date My Abuelita, First!” 

Launching May 30, actresses and real-life friends, Beatriz (Encanto, In The Heights) and Fumero (Digman!, Velma), will take listeners along on a personal ride through all aspects of life and share the juiciest cheat codes for adulting, while throwing in some hilarious anecdotes and probably a few embarrassing stories. Beatriz and Fumero will keep it real – and real fun – on their journey to be a little “more better.” Fans can listen to the official trailer HERE. 

“It’s been a dream being able to collaborate with my dear friends Melissa and Stephanie,” said Valderrama for My Cultura. “‘More Better’ is the next chapter in elevating and expanding the Latino reach in mainstream media. I am beyond grateful for the partnership WV Sound has built with iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Network and that we are continuing to deliver content that uplifts the voices of my community.”

“I am so excited to partner with Wilmer, the whole My Cultura team, and the good folks at iHeart on this new venture of podcasting with one of my favorite people in the whole world, Stephanie Beatriz. I hope each week we can make you smile, laugh, feel seen, and maybe add a little joy to your day”, said Fumero. 

“Melissa and I are in a consistent and hilarious ongoing discussion: it’s been a part of my life since we first met almost ten years ago. We can’t wait to let listeners (and hopefully new friends!) come along as we try to get a little more better at… honestly everything! I wouldn’t call either of us an expert at anything really! But we’re willing to laugh at all of our failures and engage in bad grammar for this podcast,” added Beatriz.

The My Cultura Podcast Network was announced in May 2021. In addition to Valderrama’s slate of shows, the network is home to hit podcasts including “Connections with Eva Longoria,” “Princess of South Beach'' starring Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) and Sheryl Rubio (Casa de las Flores), “Wrestling with Freddie” with Freddie Prinze, Jr., “Sisters of the Underground” executive produced by Eva Longoria and Dania Ramirez, “Chiquis and Chill,” “Escuela Secreta,” “Sacred Scandal,” “Overcomfort with Jenicka Lopez,” “Ay Por Favor,”  “Enrique Santos Podcast” and many more. 

The My Cultura Podcast Network is distributed by iHeartPodcasts, with all shows available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About Stephanie Beatriz

Stephanie can currently be seen starring opposite Anthony Mackie in Peacock’s most popular series, Twisted Metal, based on the popular Playstation video game franchise. She inspired many with her endearing performance of “Mirabel” in Disney's Oscar-winning hit Encanto. She also stars opposite David Duchovny in the upcoming film Bucky F*cking Dent. Stephanie is best known for her work as Rosa Diaz on NBC's long running hit comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine. She was also recently seen in the feature version of Lin Manuel Miranda’s highly anticipated In The Heights, directed by Jon Chu. Other voice over work includes the leading role of Sweet Mayhem in The Lego Movie opposite Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks and recurring roles on Bob’s Burgers, Bojack Horseman, Krapopolis, Legend Of Vox Machina, Twelve Forever, and Human Discoveries. Other television credits include One Day At A Time, Modern Family, and In The Dark for Hulu. Stephanie garnered rave reviews for her starring role in the 2017 SXSW Audience Award-winning film The Light Of The Moon. Other feature credits include Short Term 12, You’re Not You, and Half Magic.

About Melissa Fumero 

Melissa Fumero is an accomplished and Award-winning actor and director in television and film. She is best known for her role as ‘Amy Santiago’ in the critically acclaimed and Award-winning series Brooklyn Nine-Nine opposite Andy Samberg that ran for eight seasons. Fumero recently voiced the character (Bella) in Comedy Central’s adult animated series Digman! from Andy Samberg as well as voiced the character (Sophie) in Mindy Kaling’s animated series Velma on HBO Max. In the fall of 2022, Melissa starred opposite Randall Park in Netflix’s comedy series Blockbuster and in the IFC comedy film Barfight! with Rachel Bloom. Fumero made her professional debut in 2004 in her recurring role as ‘Adriana Cramer’ in the soap opera One Life to Live. Other previous roles on television include CW’s Gossip Girl, USA's Royal Pains and CBS' CSI: NY and The Mentalist. Melissa directed two episodes in the upcoming Freevee Original comedy Primo premiering May 2023. Previously, Fumero directed episodes of NBC’s comedy Grand Crew, HBO Max’s comedy Gordita Chronicles, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Fumero previously appeared in The Hollywood Reporter's "Young Hispanic Hollywood Class of 2013” and Variety listed her as one of its “10 Latinos to Watch.” In 2022, Fumero won the Imagen Foundation Award for “Best Supporting Actress - Comedy (Television)” on behalf of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Fumero currently resides in Los Angeles, California with her husband and two children.

About Wilmer Valderrama

Actor, producer, and activist Wilmer Valderrama has been making audiences laugh, listen, and think for nearly two decades. Perhaps most recognized for his role as exchange student ‘Fez’ on the Emmy-nominated series That 70s Show, Valderrama currently stars in the #1 TV drama NCIS on CBS. He is also developing a live-action “Zorro” series at Disney Branded Television in which he will star and executive produce. On the big screen, he most recently lent his voice to the hit Academy Award-winning Disney animated film Encanto. Behind the camera, Valderrama partnered with John Pollack to launch Allied Management Group, which focuses on partnering with, collaborating, and representing new and existing Latino voices across traditional and digital media. He has also expanded his role with the My Cultura Podcast Network from iHeartMedia by becoming a shareholder. Following the success of ‘Essential Voices with Wilmer Valderrama’ and ‘Date My Abuelita, First!’, Valderrama is helping curate the network’s slate of Latinx-focused podcasts via WV Sound, led by Leo Klemm, Head of Podcasts, and has committed to a robust slate of new programing that will be executive produced by and/or star him. He and his production company, WV Entertainment, along with CBS TV Studios have multiple projects in development. Moreover, WV Entertainment is set to produce “The Chonga Girls” which follows two dangerously confident childhood friends, Mimi and Laura, who move from Miami to Hollywood to realize their dream of becoming famous. Outside of acting and producing, Valderrama is active in several philanthropic agencies including HARNESS, which he co-founded with America Ferrara and Ryan Piers William to connect communities through conversation to inspire action and power change.  He also serves on the board of Voto Latino, a spokesperson for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), and a USO Global Ambassador.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 17, 2024 – iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists, including the latest World Premiere debuts and more. 

iHeartMedia World Premiered new singles from artists including Lainy Wilson’s "Hang Tight Honey" on May 13 and Luke Combs’ "Ain't No Love In Oklahoma" on May 16 across all iHeartCountry stations. Additionally, Billie Eilish’s “Lunch” had a World Premiere debut on May 17 across all iHeartRadio CHR, Alternative Rock and Hot AC stations. 

Additionally, iHeart celebrated Billie Eilish’s new album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” with an “iHeartRadio Album Premiere” at midnight on May 17, right when it was released. The new album played in its entirety nationwide on local iHeartRadio CHR, Alternative Rock and Hot AC stations starting at 12:01 am ET. Along with the 10-track album, fans heard exclusive audio from Billie describing the story behind each of her new songs.

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

Can’t Cancel Pride Will Stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook Pages, Hulu and Revry  

The Event Will Honor Host and Performer Billy Porter with the Elton John Impact Award for His Advocacy of Marginalized Communities, LGBTQ+ Rights, Racial Justice and Gender Equity

Benefit Will Raise Visibility and Funds for GLAAD, SAGE, The Trevor Project, the National Black Justice Coalition, CenterLink and Outright International

New York – May 15, 2024 –iHeartMedia and P&G will once again join forces during Pride Month for the return of Can’t Cancel Pride - an evening recognizing the impact of both music and LGBTQ+ organizations have on the community. The fifth annual special event will feature performances by Elton John Impact Award Recipient and host Billy Porter, Allison Russell, Ben Platt, David Archuleta, Meghan Trainor, Melissa Etheridge, Orville Peck, RAYE, Victoria Monét and more on June 12 from the iHeartRadio Theater in Los Angeles and remote locations across the country.

The one-hour benefit special, produced by iHeartMedia and P&G, will stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages, Hulu and Revry on June 12 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will be available to stream throughout Pride Month.

This year, Billy Porter will be honored with the Elton John Impact Award for his unwavering activism fighting for equity and liberation for marginalized people around the globe. Billy is a leader in the advancement of civil rights, access to education, the right to vote, and HIV/AIDS awareness, and has worked with and been recognized by organizations like the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Human Rights Campaign, GLAAD, Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS, the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, The Brotherhood Sister Sol, Outright International and the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Previous recipients of this award include Elton John and Brandi Carlile.  

The event recognizes the trailblazers creating positive change across different areas of society while providing much needed visibility and funding for six LGBTQ+ organizations – CenterLink, GLAAD, National Black Justice Coalition, Outright International, The Trevor Project and SAGE –  to continue the transformative work they are accomplishing in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Now in its fifth year, the event will celebrate the profound impact of music, a unifying force that can drive society toward more equality and acceptance for all.

Can’t Cancel Pride was created during the COVID-19 pandemic when so many Pride events around the world were forced to cancel, limiting LGBTQ+ community visibility and decreasing fundraising activities for critical LGBTQ+ organizations. In its first four years, Can’t Cancel Pride has raised over 14 million dollars for six diverse LGBTQ+ charitable organizations. In 2023 alone, Can’t Cancel Pride reached over 23 million viewers and listeners.

“We are proud to celebrate Can’t Cancel Pride’s fifth birthday with another fantastic show that celebrates the intersection and unconditional power of music, message and inclusivity,” said Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia. “It’s incredible to see and hear the positive impact this franchise has on the community each year.”

With support from P&G brands including, Bounty®, Cascade®, Charmin®, Dawn®, Downy®, Febreze®, Gillette® Venus, Olay Body, Pantene®, Swiffer® and Tide®, the event is a month-long Pride celebration throughout June. iHeartMedia radio stations will air spots encouraging listeners to tune into the livestream on June 12 and watch the event on demand. Fans can follow along on social media using the hashtag #CantCancelPride and support the participating nonprofits by visiting cantcancelpride.com.

“Through Can’t Cancel Pride, we have been able to increase much-needed visibility and raise critical funding for six non-profit organizations, all of which are dedicated to promoting and advancing LGBTQ+ equality and acceptance,” said Brent Miller, Senior Director for Global LGBTQ+ Engagement at Procter & Gamble. “This special event brings people together to celebrate Pride and support these incredible organizations. Can’t Cancel Pride means so much to me personally and I'm tremendously proud of the impact we've been able to make over the last five years.”

Additional proud partners of Can’t Cancel Pride include OLAY®, and Vicks, with more to be announced.

Executive Producers for “Can’t Cancel Pride” are John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Bart Peters and Gayle Troberman of iHeartMedia; “Can’t Cancel Pride” Co-Founder Brent Miller of P&G; David Collins, Rob Eric, and Renata Lombardo of Scout Productions and Executive Producer and Showrunner Larissa A.K. Matsson of Scout Productions.

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About Procter & Gamble

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 10, 2024 – iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists, including the latest ‘On The Verge’ campaigns and World Premiere debuts. 

On May 6, iHeartMedia named Chappell Roan and Gracie Abrams as its newest ‘On The Verge’ CHR artists, featuring Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” and Abrams’ “Risk.” iHeartMedia’s ‘On The Verge’ program helps build awareness for up-and-coming artists through its radio airplay reach and historically, all ‘On The Verge’ artists have charted in the top 30, with more than half landing in the top 10 and over a third claiming the No. 1 chart slot. Success stories of ‘On The Verge’ CHR artists who have reached No. 1 include Teddy Swims with “Lose Control,” Steve Lacy with “Bad Habit” and Olivia Rodrigo with “driver’s license.”

Also this week, iHeartMedia World Premiered new singles from artists including Randy Travis’ “Where That Came From” on May 6 across all iHeartCountry stations, Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s “I Had Some Help” on May 9 across all iHeartCountry stations and Thomas Rhett’s “Beautiful As You” on May 10 across all iHeartCountry stations.

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

COMPANY AWARDS SPOTLIGHT MEDIA GRANT TO HELP BRING AWARENESS TO THE RISING MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE IN THE UNITED STATES

New York – May 10, 2024 – iHeartMedia today announced Every Mother Counts as the newest recipient of its coveted Spotlight Media Grant program to bring awareness to the fact that the United States is one of the most dangerous high-resource nations in the world to give birth.  In 2021 (the most recent year for which there is data), in the U.S. alone, over 1,200 women died from complications of pregnancy and childbirth, and the risk of dying is three times greater for Black women in the U.S. compared to white women.  

Every Mother Counts believes that pregnancy and childbirth should be safe, respectful, and equitable for everyone, everywhere. Founded by Christy Turlington Burns in 2010 to address the global maternal health crisis, Every Mother Counts works to increase access to timely, quality maternity care and improve maternal health outcomes in the United States and around the world. 

Beginning Mother’s Day weekend and running through the end of the year, 840 iHeart radio stations across the country will air a series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) that bring attention to the rising mortality rates among pregnant women and will direct listeners to everymothercounts.org to learn more and take action.  The campaign will also include grassroots local opportunities for listeners to get involved with Every Mother Counts and other partner organizations, including Black Mamas Matter Alliance; a series of interviews with subject matter experts including Christy Turlington Burns, Founder & President, Every Mother Counts; and a digital campaign that will extend across iHeart radio station websites.  

Launched in 2020, the iHeart Communities Spotlight Media Grant Program has supported with free media nearly 20 organizations that are making a positive impact within communities and serving the full diversity of the country. To date, iHeart has committed $11 million worth of media to leading organizations supporting American communities that fight against hate and racism and bring attention to issues disproportionately impacting underserved communities.  

Past iHeart Spotlight Media Grant partners include UNCF; GLAAD; Operation Hope; NAACP; SAGE; OutRight Action International; Big Brothers Big Sisters; CenterLink; Stop AAPI Hate; National Urban League; Black Music Action Coalition; The National Black Justice Coalition; Shine a Light; Hispanic Promise; The Trevor Project; The Ad Council's Fight the Virus, Fight the Bias; National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); and Asian Americans Advancing Justice.  

“It is unfathomable that, today, a woman might die in pregnancy or childbirth, and yet this happens far too frequently – and right here, in the United States. Every Mother Counts believes that to achieve our mission to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for everyone, everywhere, we need to begin by educating about the maternal health crisis,” said Christy Turlington Burns, founder and president of Every Mother Counts.  “This is why we are delighted to partner with iHeart on this campaign. Raising awareness among the hundreds of thousands of iHeart listeners across this country is the first step toward creating meaningful change on the state of maternal health.”

“The iHeart Spotlight Media Grant program brings attention to issues that impact historically marginalized communities and helps access solutions through public awareness and action,” said Michael Preacher, President, Unified Partnerships at iHeartMedia. “The rising maternal health crisis is a critical issue that is both preventable and solvable, and this campaign will bring attention to the statistics and enable listeners to access valuable resources, potentially changing the outcome for thousands of women and babies across the U.S.” 

About Every Mother Counts

Motivated by the belief that maternal health is a human right, Every Mother Counts works to advance evidence-based strategies to address the global maternal health crisis and improve maternal health outcomes and the experience of care for all. We support community-centered care and workforce development by raising awareness, investing in community-led solutions, and advocating for critical systems change. To date, EMC has invested over $42M to make pregnancy and childbirth safe, respectful, and equitable for everyone, everywhere. Learn more at: https://everymothercounts.org

Hosted by John Legend, the all-new audio documentary debuts May 15 and tells the story of the show that captured a nation’s voice and launched a musical revolution in Afghanistan

Groundbreaking Original Artwork, Created by Eight Graphic Fiction Artists in Partnership with Publisher & Entertainment Studio AWA, Accompanies Each Episode, with Proceeds from Sales of the Artwork Benefiting The Noor Initiative  

Listen to the trailer HERE

NEW YORK – May 8, 2024 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, together with Kaleidoscope, the network behind No. 1 hits “Skyline Drive,” “The Last Soviet” and “On Musk With Walter Isaacson,” announced today “Afghan Star” -- a new original audio documentary hosted by EGOT-winning artist and activist, John Legend, about Afghanistan’s cultural revolution told through the lens of the country’s first musical talent show. Premiering May 15, the 8-part audio documentary will depict how Afghan Star inspired an Afghanistan that could be: women singing without hijabs, the country’s first rapper, people of warring ethnic groups hugging and cheering for each other on stage. It will highlight the story of how a ragtag team scrambled to make the show every week, and the dangers they faced, while trying to push their nation forward. Fans can listen to the trailer now, HERE.

“I was immediately drawn to this story, with its many heroes and heroines, moments of tragedy, triumph and suspense. “Afghan Star” is a true celebration of the power of music and showcases how, even in exile, courageous teams are working around the clock to save our music and bring a little joy back to our communities,” said John Legend.

John Legend is an EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multi platinum artist and producer, as well as a co-founder of Get Lifted Film Co. Legend has released nine celebrated albums over the course of his career and is currently a coach on NBC’s The Voice, the musical competition series format shared by Afghan Star. As an activist, Legend has used his voice and work to effect social impact across communities that need it most. While this isn’t a political show, the series feels especially timely. It contextualizes what is happening today, by providing a story of resistance and hope, and presenting a more optimistic view of Afghanistan and the region. Moreover, with Legend’s voice, the show highlights the enduring power of music and its ability to uplift communities across the globe.

“We are thrilled to have John Legend on board for this extraordinary series,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “His voice, along with his commitment to social impact and uplifting communities through music has helped bring this show together. We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Kaleidoscope and excited to match extraordinary artists like John Legend with meaningful storytelling.”

"Working with John Legend on this show is a gift. As a coach on The Voice and a champion of voices less heard, he’s the perfect person to guide listeners through this fascinating story about how music can move mountains” said Oz Woloshyn, Kaleidoscope co-founder. "’Afghan Star’ is a perfect example of the kind of series Kaleidoscope creates. We aim to tell stories that make sense of the world around us, and bring our listeners on voyages of discovery. We’re excited to continue to partner with iHeartPodcasts to get the word out to the largest audience possible,” said Mangesh Hattikudur, Kaleidoscope co-founder.

Kaleidoscope has also partnered with New York-based graphic fiction publisher and entertainment studio AWA (Artists, Writers, & Artisans) to create unique pieces of graphic art for each of the podcast episodes, including an unforgettable image from superstar artist Rahzzah that represents the spirit of hope embodied by the show. Prints of each artwork will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting The Noor Initiative, a non-profit working to ensure every Afghan girl has access to education and opportunity.

“We are thrilled to be partners on this incredible story, and to have collaborated to bring it to life visually with some of the best graphic artists in the world, many from diverse backgrounds, and all of whom had a profound emotional response to Afghan Star,” said Matthew Anderson, AWA co-chair and President. “The impact of this story is reflected through the compelling visual art that pushes the boundaries of how art can elevate an audio project and we hope many fans will collect one or more of the art pieces as a way of celebrating the show and supporting The Noor Initiative.”

“Afghan Star” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Audio of Select NBC Linear Coverage of Olympic Games Paris 2024 Will Be Presented 24/7 by iHeartRadio

NBCU Will Leverage iHeart’s Audio Platforms and Programs to Promote Tune-In for Extensive Paris Olympics Coverage

NBCU and iHeartMedia To Collaborate on Olympic Episodes for Popular Educational iHeartPodcasts; Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers to Host Original Paris Olympics-Focused iHeartPodcast

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 8, 2024 – NBCUniversal has chosen iHeartMedia as its exclusive audio partner for the Olympic Games Paris 2024. As part of the agreement, iHeartRadio will provide 24/7 play-by-play audio channels of select NBCU linear coverage of the Games; create an original Olympic iHeartPodcast hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers; produce Olympic-specific episodes from some of iHeart’s top podcasts; and promote tune-in for NBCU’s comprehensive coverage.

“We’re excited to partner with iHeartMedia to provide Olympic fans with even more ways to enjoy the Paris Olympic Games,” said Gary Zenkel, President, NBC Olympics. “This partnership allows iHeart’s large audio audience to hear NBCU’s Olympic coverage away from their televisions and digital devices, as well as engage with the Games through iHeart’s celebrated and entertaining podcasts.”

The play-by-play channels will enable iHeart’s listeners to hear NBCU’s coverage of the most exciting moments of the Games, with a special focus on Team USA. The U.S. has led the medal count at seven consecutive Summer Games and looks to be a powerhouse again. NBCU’s coverage on iHeart’s channels is expected to include Team USA men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, and volleyball, as well as swimming, gymnastics, track & field, and more.

“We are thrilled to partner with NBCU on coverage of the Paris Olympics this summer and heighten the excitement around this year’s games,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships. “As the leading sports audio destination, it’s an honor to be able to provide our platform and our massive reach to bring further awareness and up-to-the minute coverage of NBCU’s broadcast of this year’s Olympics.”

NBCU and iHeartMedia are creating an all-new original podcast hosted by Saturday Night Live’s Bowen Yang and actor-comedian Matt Rogers (Fire Island.) The interview-based podcast will follow the hosts as they learn more about the Olympics from current and former athletes, and celebrity fans. Listeners can follow along to learn and celebrate the athletes, city, and culture of the Paris Olympic Games. The podcast is set to launch weekly episodes in late June stretching from before the Olympic Opening Ceremony and continuing through the Closing Ceremony in August, distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Additionally, as part of this collaboration with NBCU, iHeartMedia will produce Olympic-themed episodes for some of its most popular educational podcasts, including Stuff You Missed in History Class and Ridiculous History.

In Paris this summer, the world’s greatest athletes will compete against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful cities in the world where the modern Olympic Games were conceived 130 years ago. This will be the third time Paris has hosted the Olympics (1900 and 1924), tying London for the most as a Summer Games host. Los Angeles (1932, 1984) will tie those two cities when it hosts the first Summer Games in the U.S. in 32 years in 2028.

The organizers of Paris 2024 are reimagining the Games to make them more accessible to the public and to showcase their city to the world. In a first, competitions will be held amidst iconic Parisian landmarks – beach volleyball at the Eiffel Tower, equestrian at the Palace of Versailles, and urban sports at Place de la Concorde.

For a complete archive of Paris Olympics press releases, click here. 

–PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES–

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Launching today, the first episode of the weekly series will feature an interview with viral internet personality Antoine Dodson about the 'bed intruder' saga of 2010

Listen to the first episode HERE

WHAT: Premiering today, “Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)” is a weekly show hosted by Jamie Loftus that takes a closer look at the internet’s main characters – one part reported, one part interviews and one part Loftus collapsing her permanently internet-damaged brain. Whether it’s an enduring meme or a dreaded Character of the Day distinction, it’s the kind of notoriety that often results in little money, unwarranted attention and a confusing blurred line of consent. This new podcast from iHeartMedia’s Cool Zone Media will dive deep into viral internet culture and explore the question: “What do you do when you get more attention and judgment than any one person is built to handle?” Listeners will tune-in to “Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)” each week to hear what “viral” really feels like from the people who have been frozen inside an often unintended sensational internet moment.

WHEN: Listen to “Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)” today, May 7,2024 with new episodes every Tuesday. 

WHERE: “Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

WHO: Jamie Loftus is the Emmy-nominated, Webby-winning comedian and podcaster behind shows like “The Bechdel Cast,” “My Year in Mensa,” “Lolita Podcast,” and “Ghost Church.” Her debut book “Raw Dog: A Naked History of Hot Dogs” was a New York Times and Indie bestseller, and she most recently served as a writer and co-producer on “Star Trek: Lower Decks” and “Teenage Euthanasia.” She has one baby tooth left for some reason.

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-sixteenth-minute-of-fame-172216473/

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ABOUT COOL ZONE MEDIA

Cool Zone Media is a podcast network helmed by investigative journalist Robert Evans and executive producer Sophie Lichterman, with a mission to build a brighter future through storytelling from vital voices. With more than 435 million downloads across its podcasts, Cool Zone Media chronicles the divisive truths of the past and present with a message to bring about a better, more informed future. Current slate spans more than a dozen shows including hit podcasts “Behind the Bastards,” which ranks among the top 3 most downloaded shows across the iHeartPodcast Network and Top 20 in Chartable’s global charts; “It Could Happen Here;” “Better Offline;” “Hood Politics with Prop;” “Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff;” “Sad Oligarch;” and “Ghost Church.” Cool Zone Media is distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

The Event Featured Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne and Walker Hayes

Hulu Served as the Official Streaming Destination of the Festival and iHeartCoutry Radio Stations Broadcasted the Event

New York, N.Y. – May 6, 2024 – The eleventh annual iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One celebrated Country music’s hottest artists including Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne and Walker Hayes on May 4 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Hulu was the Official Streaming Destination of the festival, with performances livestreamed exclusively to all Hulu subscribers at no additional cost. iHeartCountry radio stations also broadcasted the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com on Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT).

The Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival featured performances from Riley Green, Chris Lane, Walker Hayes, Ashley Cooke, Chase Matthew and Kelsey Hart.

Highlights from this year’s festival include:

• Old Dominion kicked off the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival with an electric performance of some of their biggest hits “Song For Another Time,” “Hotel Key,” and more. Old Dominion brought out Ashley Cooke to sing “Can't Break Up Now,” a duet they wrote with Megan Moroney.
• Ashley McBryde had the crowd singing along to her hits “Blackout Betty,” “One Night Standards,” “Light on in the Kitchen,” and “The Devil I Know.”
• Brothers Osborne got the crowd on their feet and clapping their hands to a career-spanning set including “Stay A Little Longer,” “Ain't My Fault” and 2024 hit, “Break Mine.”
• Walker Hayes performed his hits “AA,” “Fancy Like” and more. He debuted his new limited-time men's collection with JCPenney during his performance. The collection, Walker Hayes for JCPenney features upbeat clothing with down-home vibes for guys who like to keep style simple. Inspired by Walker’s personal style, this new collection offers quality, versatile cool pieces including woven shirts, jackets, short-sleeve hoodies, casual tees, shorts, pants, and a signature cap and tee incorporating his “Duck Buck” logo. The collection is available now online at jcpenney.com and in select stores on May 16.

• Keith Urban instantly stole the show with world-renowned hits including “Somebody Like You,” “Blue Ain't Your Color,” and “Wasted Time” as he went out into the crowd of Moody Center to sing with fans. He also showed off his epic guitar skills in only a way Keith Urban could.
• Riley Green kept the party going with “Damn Good Day To Leave” and “Hell Of A Way To Go.” The artist sang his most recent hit, “Worst Way,” released last month and brought it back to 2018 with his first #1 on Country Radio, “There Was This Girl.” The lights dimmed and his set concluded with “I Wish Grandpas Never Died,” as sweet photos of Green and his grandpa flashed on the screen behind him.
• Lady A immediately brought the heat with an arena lit in red as they kicked off their set with legendary hit, “Hey Bartender.” The iconic trio also performed fan-favorites “American Honey,” “We Owned The Night,” and “Need You Now.” Just when fans thought their set was over, the legends came back out for an encore performance of “What If I Never Get Over You,” as the live audience, and those watching from home around the world, sang along in awe.
• Jelly Roll sang his first #1 on Country Radio “Son Of A Sinner,” “Need a Favor,” and more. He closed out his set with a profound speech thanking his fans and iHeartRadio for changing his life then performed his hit single, “Save Me.”
• Jason Aldean tore up the stage with some of his most iconic singles, starting with “My Kind Of Party.” The standout continued with “Trouble With A Heartbreak,” “Let Your Boys Be Country,” and took it all the way back to 2005 with the hit that started it all, “Hicktown.” He even brought out John Morgan, a new artist on the scene, to sing his latest single, “Friends Like That,” featuring Aldean. The icon finished with “She's Country,” closing out an unforgettable night at the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival.

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

iHeartCountry stations reach more than 100 million country listeners every month, making it the largest Country radio group in America. The iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is a part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One and iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.

St Jude Children's Research Hospital® is the benefiting charity partner of the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival. Music unites, heals, and changes lives and that’s why the country music community is proud to support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer and invites fans to help too. At this year’s event, a St. Jude patient, Maelin- Kate, was in attendance backstage with the artists (photo HERE). Fans can visit musicgives.org today and become a Partner in Hope. Donations ensure that no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food.

To access photos and b-roll from the event, please use the links below:

Please credit accordingly, using this document as a guide (HERE).

Password: iHCF_2024!

Red Carpet:

https://iheartradio.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000kikk.vn4ouI/G0000IW0XBL5lLU0/Press-Room

Main Show: https://iheartradio.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000K.Te7_UBfRg/G0000GR89y.2Lsxg/Best-Of-The-2024-iHeartCountry-Festival

Daytime Village:

https://iheartradio.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000iIII19BGZTs/G0000fx25781J1FA/Best-of-2024-iHeartCountry-Daytime-Village

B-roll: https://crazyduck.wetransfer.com/downloads/9902a44909f44ec65ed8ed2edbb6d22720240505043023/1788946126d3c2dcb7bbc837386f102820240505043023/95b7b6