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WHAT: The Trump Administration was in large part defined by the chaos surrounding it – especially internally. The volatile rotation of staff often meant instability and near-daily internal leaks to the press. Now, the new iHeartPodcast “The Whistleblowers: Inside The Trump Administration,” co-produced with Best Case and Ark Media, will dive headfirst into the chaos to bring listeners the inside story of the people behind some of the most explosive government revelations in American history.

Host Miles Taylor will reach deep into the heart of power to bring listeners into the room – and into the lives – of the high-ranking officials and frontline public servants who tried to bring order to the chaos of the Trump years, while grappling with the most difficult decision of their lives: whether to openly speak the truth. They knew that doing so meant near-certain retribution, costing them their homes, jobs, marriages, safety – and – changing the course of history. Was it all worth it?

WHO: Miles Taylor is a bestselling author and the former chief of staff of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Taylor published a bombshell opinion piece in 2018 in the New York Times and himself became a whistleblower on presidential misconduct during the Trump Administration. He first wrote anonymously, but later revealed himself as the author after publishing the blistering national #1 bestseller “A Warning” in 2019.

His intimate knowledge of what it takes – and costs – to blow the whistle on highly sensitive matters gives a personal touch to the conversations he shares with fellow dissenters and guests of the show. Miles Taylor’s new book, Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump, will be published by Atria/Simon and Schuster on July 18, 2023. Pre-order copies here.

• Episode 1: Miles Taylor, former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff
• Episode 2: Reality Winner, former National Security Agency contractor
• Episode 3: Andrew McCabe, former FBI acting director
• Episode 4: Alexander Vindman, former National Security Council official
• Episode 5: Olivia Troye, former homeland security advisor to the Vice President
• Episode 6: Dawn Wooten, frontline COVID nurse
• Episode 7: Grant Turner, Voice of America executive
• Episode 8: Stephanie Grisham, former White House communications director; Denver Riggleman, former Republican congressman

WHEN: “The Whistleblowers: Inside The Trump Administration” will be available July 13, with new episodes launching every Thursday.

WHERE: “The Whistleblowers: Inside The Trump Administration” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listen to the official trailer now here.

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About Best Case Studios

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

Ark Media

Barak Goodman and Rachel Dretzin founded Ark Media in 1996, and were joined by partner John Maggio in 2003. Together they have grown Ark into one of America’s leading production houses, creating non-fiction series, theatrical documentaries, and one-off television specials on a wide variety of subjects. Throughout the years, Ark has nurtured an ever growing roster of talent and collaborated with passionate and innovative filmmakers who elevate our work to this day. Ark films have been honored with five Emmy Awards, an Academy Award nomination, three DuPont Columbia batons, three George H. Foster Peabody Awards, among other awards and accolades.

Listen To Episode One HERE

NEW YORK – June 29, 2023 – iHeartPodcasts announced today the launch of a new bi-weekly, 10-episode series "Brand New,” co-produced by iHeartMedia and Brand New Labs. Launching today on iHeartMedia's B2B Podcast Network, “Brand New” shifts from the interview format of most business, marketing and media podcasts and instead invites listeners in on a lively conversation between two of the marketing industry’s most dynamic and well-connected leaders: Marisa Thalberg and Steven Wolfe Pereira. The c-suite co-hosts, who are also close friends, will tackle trending topics in the world of technology, entertainment, advertising, media and marketing, particularly through the lens of brands and the people powering them.

Geared for industry insiders – from senior executives to those first working their way up the ladder – Thalberg and Wolfe Pereira’s professional and personal relationship, along with their unique insights and camaraderie, will distinguish “Brand New” as an industry must-listen series. Each week, they will be talk about a combination of “ripped from the headlines” issues combined with topics of ongoing interest from why “brand” shouldn’t be a dirty word to what the c-suite doesn’t understand about marketers to what it takes just to be a good leader today. Season one of “Brand New” will debut its first episode today featuring real marketers’ take on Cannes – what it was about, what it should be about and more.

“Steven and I have had such varied experiences spanning start-ups to Fortune 50 companies and what we both share is a passion and love for this industry,” said Thalberg.

Steven Wolfe Pereira added, “We are not doing this to promote an agency or sell a product. Rather, we are driven to decode what’s happening in the world of brands, debunk some of the biggest misunderstandings about this industry, and hopefully inspire a next generation of marketers in this ever-changing world.”

“Podcasts are becoming the go to platform for marketers who want to stay current,” said Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia. “As the No. 1 podcast network, iHeart is excited to have Marisa and Steven join our growing suite of must-listen business podcasts.”

Marisa Thalberg and Steven Wolfe Pereira will serve as creators and executive producers for the podcast. David Thalberg, Nuria Santamaria Wolfe and Joseph Salvia will also serve as executive producers for Brand New Labs.

"Brand New" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listeners can hear episode one, here.

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ABOUT MARISA THALBERG

Recognized as one of the most influential CMOs in the world and inducted into Forbes’ CMO Hall of Fame for her tenures at Taco Bell, Lowe’s and The Estee Lauder Companies, Thalberg currently serves as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, Inc. She is a globally recognized business strategist and brand-building innovator, known for inspiring teams to take brands to new heights of consumer resonance, cultural relevance and business performance. A pioneer of digital, social and eCommerce marketing, she has orchestrated blockbuster product launches, unexpected cultural moments, and has moved with uncommon ease between industries like beauty and quick-service restaurants (QSR); retail and consumer package goods (CPG); brand and performance marketing; and mass and prestige. In addition, Marisa founded the organization Executive Moms in 2002 and has continued to be a champion for women and particularly mothers in the workforce. She serves on the boards of the MMA and the Blumenthal Center for the Arts.

ABOUT STEVEN WOLFE PEREIRA

Steven Wolfe Pereira is the Chief Business Officer of 3Pas Studios, the global entertainment company co-founded by the biggest Latino actor in the world Eugenio Derbez and his producing partner Ben Odell. Named by Adweek as one of the "50 Most Indispensable Executives in Marketing, Media and Tech" as well as one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Marketing & Advertising, he is also the Co-Founder and Chairman of Encantos PBC, the award-winning children's entertainment company, named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. An accomplished executive with more than 25 years of experience in technology, media and financial services, Steven Wolfe Pereira previously served as the Chief Marketing Officer of Datalogix (acquired by Oracle), Neustar (acquired by Golden Gate Capital) and Quantcas. He’s also held executive roles at Publicis Groupe, Univision and Akamai Technologies. He began his career in finance at The Blackstone Group, Salomon Smith Barney (Citi) and Violy, Byorum & Partners. He currently serves as a board director of the Latino Community Foundation, Save the Children and the creator commerce agency Whalar.

ABOUT BRAND NEW LABS

Brand New Labs Inc. is a new media company founded by industry veterans Steven Wolfe Pereira and Marisa Thalberg to bring fresh perspectives, content, mentorship and community, targeted to those both established and emerging in the fields of marketing, media, brands, tech and beyond. The Brand New podcast is the company’s first initiative. Visit www.brand-new.com for more information.

The Two-Day Main Stage Event Will Also Feature Performances from Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, Lenny Kravitz, Miguel, Public Enemy, Sheryl Crow, Tim McGraw, TLC, Thirty Seconds to Mars and More; Hosted by Ryan Seacrest on September 22 and 23 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

Tickets Available to General Public on AXS.com

WHAT: iHeartMedia announced today that Travis Scott has been added to the lineup for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival. The annual legendary concert event takes place on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at Las Vegas’ hottest entertainment venue, T-Mobile Arena.

WHO: This year, the epic two-day event hosted by Ryan Seacrest will feature performances 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, Thirty Seconds to Mars and more.

WHEN: Friday, September 22 and Saturday September 23, 2023

WHERE: iHeartRadio Music Festival

T-Mobile Arena (3780 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89158)

MORE: Each night, the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival will broadcast live for fans via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets. For the first time this year, Hulu will serve as the Official Streaming Destination of the iHeartRadio Music Festival, adding to its already robust slate of live event content. Performances will be livestreamed exclusively to Hulu subscribers at no additional cost, and highlights will be available on-demand on Hulu in the weeks following the event. For more information on the livestream line-up, stay tuned to Hulu’s site and social channels.

Proud partners of this year's event include Audible, Capital One, The Hartford Small Business Insurance, Hyundai, Kokomo by Canon, M&M's®, MGM Resorts, Seagram’s Escapes, T-Mobile, Wild Turkey® Bourbon, [Yellow Tail] Wine, with more to be announced.

The 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival is co-produced by John Sykes and Tom Poleman for iHeartMedia; and Michael Dempsey for Dempsey Productions.

Tickets are available now via AXS.com. For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/festival.

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

The Event Will Feature Special Appearances by LL COOL J, Ty Dolla $ign, Roddy Ricch, Warren G, Chlöe, Lola Brooke, D Smoke, Kash Doll, SleazyWorld Go, DDG, Scar Lip and More

iHeartRadio Living Black! Will Exclusively Stream On iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook and Broadcast on iHeartMedia Hip-Hop and R&B Stations and the iHeartRadio App Nationwide

The Event Will Continue iHeartRadio’s Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Featuring Special Hip-Hop Tributes and “Block Party” Style Activations

NEW YORK- June 27, 2023- iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the U.S., today announced the third annual “iHeartRadio Living Black!” 2023 a special event featuring performances by Usher, Miguel, GloRilla, Coco Jones and NLE Choppa at Market Street in Inglewood, California, a hub for Black art, music, and culture in Los Angeles. The event will also feature special appearances from LL COOL J, Ty Dolla $ign, Roddy Ricch, Warren G, Chlöe, Lola Brooke, D Smoke, Kash Doll, SleazyWorld Go, DDG, Scar Lip and more. The special event will exclusively stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook and broadcast on iHeartMedia Hip-Hop and R&B stations and the iHeartRadio app on August 2 at 7 p.m. local time and feature iHeartRadio personalities including The Breakfast Club’s DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God, Angela Yee, Big Boy and Nyla Symone.

The iHeartRadio Living Black! 2023 event is inspired by the culture, history and innovation of Black culture and hip-hop. In addition to the music, the hour-long special is an interactive block party that brings Black culture to life while celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop including:

• HAIR-itage: Black hair is undoubtedly a major part of Black culture and Black expression. It has also played a major role in hip-hop in the past 50 years.  Angela Yee will welcome celebrity stylist Jay Christopher to the block party to discuss some of the most iconic and influential hair looks of the past five decades of hip-hop and explore how some of those looks are relevant today.
• Mic Drop: This segment will celebrate artists who are on their ascension to superstardom. These talented wordsmiths drop a hot 16 bar freestyle right in the center of the block party. A spotlight and a mic magically appear, setting the stage for what feels like an impromptu cypher.
• In The Booth: Every artist remembers their first visit to the studio and there's nothing like stepping in the booth for the first time. There are endless stories about the icon's first time spittin' in the studio, or even their first time as a guest. Special guest talent will share intimate details about their time in the studio, including who was there, how they felt and what they witnessed.
• Flip The Script: Big Boy’s Neighborhood: Big Boy's Neighborhood has been a trusted voice in Hip Hop for decades. Big Boy will reminisce on iconic hip-hop moments, breaking news on radio and reflect on the impact his show has had on Black and hip-hop culture.
• FundaMENTAL Bars: Many hip-hop artists are breaking down the stigma around mental health. Charlamagne tha God will sit with Elliot Connie to talk about how hip-hop started as an authentic Black voice and how it has evolved over the last 50 years and is now on a path of healing. Charlamagne and Elliot will celebrate a few lyrics from hip-hop’s greatest and talk about its relevance in today’s culture.

The Living Black! event continues the celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Throughout this year, iHeartRadio has created memorial moments across its platforms and live events including custom audio tributes with top recording artists sharing why they fell in love with hip-hop. Artists who participated in those include Diddy, Ice Cube, French Montana, 50 Cent, Latto, DJ Khalid, Ice T, LL COOL J, Busta Rhymes and more. Additionally, during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, LL COOL J delivered a special performance as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate iHeartRadio Living Black! in its third year, bringing together fans and superstar artists to honor Black culture and continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop,” said Doc Wynter, President of Hip Hop and R&B Programming for iHeartMedia. “Living Black! is a true testament to the power and lasting influence of Black artists and the community they reflect. We’re excited to once again partner with some of the very best talent and celebrate the impact that Black lives have on American culture.”

“iHeartRadio Living Black! is an exciting opportunity to celebrate Black culture, highlight Black excellence and showcase its influence,” said Thea Mitchem, Executive VP of Programming Hip Hop and R&B Strategy for iHeartMedia. “Now in our third year, Living Black! gathers its best lineup yet and we’re thrilled to bring them and our audience a truly unforgettable experience.”

Produced by Emmy and Grammy award-winning producer Rikki Hughes and the Magic Lemonade Team, the “iHeartRadio Living Black!” special event on August 2 will stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook and broadcast on iHeartMedia Hip-Hop and R&B stations and the iHeartRadio app.

iHeartRadio Living Black! is sponsored by Hyundai. For more information on iHeartRadio Living Black!, visit iheart.com/livingblack. 

A New Weekly Podcast Hosted By Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday

Listen to the official trailer now available HERE!

LOS ANGELES – June 26, 2023 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, together with Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday, announce “The Best Podcast Ever”. Listeners can hear the official trailer now with the premiere episode debuting on July 10, 2023.

Join the married couple as they spin a wheel with random words, from acersecomic to zebra (and everything in between) to determine where the conversation starts, however where will it go? The possibilities are endless with these two! Each week, the hosts welcome a celebrity friend, a famous guest, the BEST guest ever, and with the spin of the wheel and trusting fate, the conversation begins. Think this sounds impossible? You haven’t heard these two talk.

Follow @thebestpodever, @ravensymone and @mirandamaday on Instagram for updates.

“The Best Podcast Ever” is part of iHeartMedia’s Outspoken, a podcast network distributed by iHeartPodcasts that amplifies, elevates and reflects the diversity, richness and humanity of the voices throughout the LGBTQ+ community. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Raven-Symone and Miranda Maday
Raven-Symoné has been a household name for most of her life, commanding a strong Hollywood Career as a multi-hyphenate, actor, singer, producer, director and now, podcaster.  Raven got her start in television 33 years ago, when audiences fell in love with her on "The Cosby Show.” Raven starred in the Disney Channel series “That’s So Raven,” marking the first time in the Disney Channel’s history, that a Black woman starred in a self-titled comedy series.  She also starred in both Disney Channel Original Movies "The Cheetah Girls" and "Cheetah Girls 2” and spent five seasons on the Emmy-winning ABC talk show “The View.” She is currently starring, executive producing and directing the self-titled and critically acclaimed Disney Channel series, “Raven’s Home,” which is currently in its fifth season.  Raven is extremely passionate about issues concerning children and has been a longtime supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and continues to support organizations and causes lifting up the LGBTQ+ community.

Miranda Pearman - Maday was born in Los Angeles and grew up around the entertainment industry. Early in her professional career, she spent time as a writers assistant and developed this skill into the personal assistant world, managing and overseeing the lives of multiple high-level talent. Getting noticed in that space led her to PR where she worked developing campaigns and narratives for clientele and helping carefully craft their public persona. Multi-faceted, Maday simultaneously ran a doula business, inspired by her love of the life cycle and women's health. Always a creator, Maday is the lead content creator, producer and writer for the production company she shares with her wife, Raven-Symoné, called Pearday Productions. The power duo are building a lifestyle brand that will inspire, educate and help others through thought-provoking content and meaningful conversations.

“iHeartRadio LIVE with Kelsea Ballerini” to air on iHeartCountry

NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 23, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. On June 23, iHeartRadio CHR and Rhythm CHR stations ran a “New Music Friday” feature for Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s new collaboration “Barbie World.”

On June 21, iHeart celebrated Ed Sheeran’s new album “-” (“Subtract”) with “iHeartRadio LIVE with Ed Sheeran.” During the exclusive performance, Sheeran played new songs like "Eyes Closed" and "Boat” and megahits like “Shape of You" and a mashup of "Bad Habits" and "Shivers." Sheeran also talked about the new album and more during a special Q&A hosted by Charlamagne Tha God. The show was broadcast across iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations and via iHeartRadio's Hit Nation Channel and Today's Mix.

Earlier this week, iHeart announced the upcoming “iHeartRadio LIVE with Kelsea Ballerini.” During the exclusive show, Ballerini will perform new music live, as well as talk about her latest albums and more during a special Q&A hosted by iHeartRadio's Amy Brown. Fans can watch and tune in free for a stream of iHeartRadio LIVE with Kelsea Ballerini on Thursday, June 29 at 8pm ET/5pm PT via iHeartRadio's iHeartCountry station. 

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

Launching June 28, the nine-part weekly series features an all-star cast including Maya Hawke, William H. Macy, Laura Benanti, Garrett Hedlund, Abigail Breslin, Felicity Huffman among others

Listen to the trailer HERE 

NEW YORK – June 21, 2023 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announced today the launch of new original iHeartPodcast,"Supreme: The Battle for Roe," a captivating scripted podcast that delves into the inspiring true story of the historic Roe v. Wade case. This nine-part series follows the journey of Sarah Weddington, the youngest woman ever to argue a case in the Supreme Court. Created and written by Aaron Tracy, directed by Rachel Winter, and produced by Ben Spector, Rachel Winter, Aaron Tracy and Eva Longoria, this compelling production brings to life the extraordinary tale of a 26-year-old attorney, Sarah Weddington, as she steps into a courtroom and argues the defining case of her era. Fans can listen to the official trailer now HERE. 

“Before Roe V. Wade, Sarah Weddington had never worked on a contested case or even been inside a courtroom. Harry Blackmun had never authored a major opinion. They were both new, untested, and the least likely vehicles for the abortion controversy you can imagine. But their collision at the Supreme Court ended up defining their entire lives, and changed the course of history. The moment I stumbled onto the story, I was desperate to write it. I'm thrilled it's now come to life with such brilliant collaborators and I can't wait for people to hear this incredible story on iHeart,” said Aaron Tracy, the Creator of the series.  

"'Supreme’ has brought together an incredible ensemble cast of accomplished actors from television, film and stage, and from multiple generations,” said director Rachel Winter, Academy Award-nominated producer of ‘Dallas Buyers Club.’ “These actors boarded the project based on the subject matter and Aaron’s compelling and wholly entertaining script. iHeart listeners will be both informed and entertained throughout the nine episodes.” 

One year after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Supreme will bring Sarah’s story to life for a new generation in a vivid, immersive audio drama led by a cast of celebrated actors including Maya Hawke (Sarah Weddington), William H. Macy (Justice Harry Blackmun), Abigail Breslin (Linda Coffee), Andrea Savage (Deb Margulies), Felicity Huffman (Dottie Blackmun), Laura Benanti (Bea Cuttriss), Garrett Hedlund (Ron Weddington), Josh Hamilton (Reverend Herbert Ragle), Luke Kirby (Roy Lucas) and William Fichtner (Chief Justice Warren Burger). 

“I am honored to be a part of this project, alongside such a talented cast and creative team, to share Sarah Weddington’s story of remarkable courage and determination,” said Maya Hawke. “This podcast will shed light on an important, but largely unknown figure in history, and bring her inspiring legacy to life for a new generation”

"We are proud to present 'Supreme: The Battle for Roe' as our latest original series,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts.  “It’s a gripping and inspiring story, coupled with an exceptional cast and creative team, and is a testament to the power of storytelling and the impact it can have on shaping our understanding of pivotal moments in history. It showcases our commitment to delivering top-quality, thought-provoking content to our listeners and we look forward to sharing it with our audiences everywhere.”

“Supreme: The Battle for Roe” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast listening platforms beginning June 28 with new episodes available weekly on Wednesdays. 

About Aaron Tracy

Tracy is a writer and producer whose television credits include the NBC hit drama “Law & Order: SVU,” USA Network’s “Fairly Legal” and “The Tap,” and “Sequestered” which he created and ran for two seasons on Crackle. His other scripted podcasts include “The Coldest Case,” starring Aaron Paul and Krysten Ritter, which is among the most downloaded pieces of content on Audible. He is repped by UTA, and by Laurie Megery at Myman Greenspan Fox.

About Rachel Winter

Winter is the Academy Award-nominated producer of “Dallas Buyers Club,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto. Her directing credits include “The Space Between,” starring Kelsey Grammer. She most recently produced with LeBron James, the Universal Studios feature “Shooting Stars,” focusing on LeBron’s rise to fame in the world of basketball. She is repped by CAA and attorney Robert Getman at Jackoway Austin.

Hosted by award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee, the new nine-part series centers on the epic legal battle pitting the multimillion-dollar sugar industry against the migrant laborers

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WHAT: iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, and Imagine Entertainment, the global entertainment company founded by Ron Howard and Brian Glazer, today unveil “Big Sugar,” a new investigative podcast about the multimillion-dollar sugar industry. The second title to be released from Imagine Entertainment and iHeartMedia’s new slate of original iHeartPodcasts, “Big Sugar” is a true crime story unlike any other that centers on the epic legal battle pitting the multimillion-dollar sugar industry against the migrant laborers who harvest sugarcane, while revealing corporate malfeasance, human rights violations, DC lobbying, nutrition downfalls and the destruction of the environment. Relentless journalists and lawyers uncover a complex network of relationships, policies and transactions involving the highest levels of government and the communities where we live.

WHO: Host Celeste Headlee is an award-winning, internationally recognized journalist and author (“Speaking of Race: Why Everyone Needs to Talk About Race”) who has hosted shows for NPR, WNYC and PBS. Her skills as an interviewer and passion for the themes in the series will engage listeners everywhere.

WHEN: “Big Sugar” is available today with new episodes launching every Tuesday. Listen to episode one here.

WHERE: “Big Sugar” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Download the official podcast cover art 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". Prior films include "Get on Up", “Rush", "Frost/Nixon", "American Gangster", "The Da Vinci Code", "Apollo 13", "8 Mile", "Liar, Liar", “Backdraft", and “Parenthood" to name a few. Upcoming productions 'The Beanie Bubble", from Kristen Gore and Damian Kulash; “Candy Cane Lane” starring Eddie Murphy and directed by Reginald Hudlin;, and the animated feature "The Family Treehorn.” Television productions include “Genius: MLK/X” (Disney+); "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" (Hulu); “Swagger" (Apple); Under the Banner of Heaven (FX); and Jax Media’s "Emily in Paris" (Netflix). Documentary productions include the “Crime Scene" anthology series, The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel, The Times Square Killer and The Texas Killing Fields, all of which reached the top #5 globally on Netflix; "Genius: Aretha" (NatGeo); “Julia"; "Paper & Glue"; "Rebuilding Paradise"; and Jigsaw’s “Tiger" documentary (HBO), to name a few. Additional television productions include Fox’s “Empire”; the “24" franchise; NatGeo’s “Genius" anthology series; NBC’s “Parenthood" and "Friday Night Lights''; Fox’s and Netflix’s "Arrested Development"; and HBO's "From the Earth to the Moon", for which Howard and Grazer won the Emmy® for Outstanding Mini-Series. Grazer and Howard began their collaboration in the early 80’s with the hit comedies ``Night Shift" and “Splash", and continue to run Imagine Entertainment as executive chairmen.

Hilton joins iHeartMedia at The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to DJ the show’s official launch party on the iHeart Yacht

Executive produced by Paris Hilton through 11:11 Media’s podcast division London Audio, “The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs” marks the third show in their iHeartPodcasts partnership

Listen to the official podcast trailer now, HERE

NEW YORK – June 20, 2023 – iHeartMedia and London Audio, the podcast division of Paris Hilton’s next-gen media company 11:11 Media, today announced “The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs,” the latest show in their ongoing iHeartPodcasts partnership. This addition will mark London Audio and Hilton’s third podcast in the slate joining “I am Paris” and “Trapped in Treatment,” which are available now for listeners. The first two episodes of the company’s newest podcast will debut July 13, with new episodes released weekly on Thursdays. Fans can listen to the official podcast trailer now, here.

Executive Produced by Paris Hilton, one of the world’s most recognizable female DJs, London Audio, in association with Neon Hum Media, and iHeartPodcasts, “The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs” is a 12-part, globe-trotting and uplifting sonic journey that will transport listeners through time and dive into the history of nightlife. Hosted by dance club music legend Ultra Naté, the show is a poignant reminder and celebration of the impact nightlife has had and continues to have on our lives and society. From New York to Ibiza, Manchester to Berlin, Tokyo to Lagos and Detroit to London, the clubs featured in season one evoke memories of euphoria and belonging that will feel familiar to listeners across generations.

“Documenting the influence that music, nightlife, and nightclubs have had on our society, The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs podcast immerses listeners in the pulsing beats and unforgettable moments that have shaped this global culture, “ said Paris Hilton, CEO of 11:11 Media. “Remembering instances of true liberation and everlasting energy, I’m excited to celebrate the extraordinary stories behind The World's Greatest Nightclubs, and recognize the impact they’ve had on our past, present, and future.”

“Paris Hilton is one of the most innovative storytellers at work today, giving us a glimpse into her fascinating world of culture and business every week on her podcast – and this takes that a step further, as we get to trek across the globe through stories about some of the world’s most legendary nightclubs,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group. “We’re excited to join 11:11 Media’s London Audio and the iconic Ultra Naté on a journey that will surely transport listeners back to their own club scene days and paint the vibrant picture of nightlife history like you’ve never heard it before.”

To unveil the show in only the most fitting manner, iHeartMedia and 11:11 Media will debut the podcast in the south of France for the annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Hilton will DJ an official after party and podcast launch party aboard the iHeart Yacht tonight, spinning songs from her own curated playlist of music which will be featured throughout “The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs” and available to listeners via the iHeartRadio app.

“The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs” will be distributed by iHeartPodcasts, which is home to more than 800 original podcasts with over 364 million downloads each month. iHeartPodcasts span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime—and everything in between—making iHeart the largest publisher of podcast content in the world.

“The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs” is executive produced by Hilton, Bruce Gersh and Bruce Robertson for London Audio,Jonathan Hirsch for Neon Hum Media and Ultra Naté. It is distributed by iHeartPodcast and will be available on iHeartRadio and all other podcast platforms.

About 11:11 Media

11:11 Media is a global, next-gen entertainment company at the center of pop culture – connecting content, community and commerce – founded by Paris Hilton and entertainment industry veteran Bruce Gersh in 2021. The company spans a broad array of businesses including film, TV, audio, music, books, consumer products, digital and web3, with passion points around lifestyle, fashion, beauty, wellness, art, travel and more. Elevating brands, building communities, and driving social impact through the power of storytelling, experiences and products is the core mission of 11:11 Media.

The second season, “Up in Arms,” is a 10-episode narrative reported and hosted by journalist Trevor Aaronson

Season Two Available June 26 - Binge Season One Now Here

LOS ANGELES -- The second season of “Alphabet Boys,” an investigative podcast series from Western Sound and iHeartPodcasts, reveals an international arms-trafficking conspiracy that wraps up the DEA, the CIA, and the FBI in a single case. Listen to the official audio trailer now HERE.

Reported and hosted by investigative journalist Trevor Aaronson, “Alphabet Boys” is a multi-season narrative podcast that brings listeners inside the world of America’s alphabet agencies, such as the FBI, CIA, DEA, and ATF. The podcast dives into cases that raise a common question: Are federal agents and their informants catching bad guys or creating them? 

Drawing from hours of undercover recordings and hundreds of pages of internal U.S. government reports, “Alphabet Boys: Up in Arms” tells the story of how Romanian-American businessman Flaviu Georgescu was approached by a Colombian revolutionary interested in purchasing millions of dollars in military-grade weapons. Georgescu, a longtime cooperator with the FBI, called the CIA to report the arms deal. There was just one problem: Georgescu was under investigation by the DEA, whose agents didn’t know about his call to the CIA.

Told as a single narrative over 10 episodes, “Alphabet Boys: Up in Arms” is a spy thriller that reveals how aggressive federal law enforcement agents can find themselves investigating the assets of other federal agencies — creating an alphabet soup in which it’s hard to determine who’s the good guy and who’s the bad guy.

“Season two of ‘Alphabet Boys’ goes behind the scenes of a border-hopping arms-trafficking conspiracy involving a mysterious international businessman, a government minister in Romania, an Italian politician, and revolutionaries with the FARC in Colombia,” Aaronson says. “It’s a high-wire act that mixes up in the DEA, the FBI, and the CIA in a case that is as intriguing as it is absurd.”

“‘Alphabet Boys: Up in Arms’ is a total mindbender,” says Western Sound founder and “Alphabet Boys” co-creator Ben Adair. “Trevor’s reporting shows how federal law enforcement seems to take its cues much more from Reno 911! than any Hollywood spy thriller or police procedural. And yet, their misfiring jokes and gross incompetence have real-world consequences for anyone caught up in their comedy of errors.” 

Season one, “Alphabet Boys: Trojan Hearse,” revealed how the FBI infiltrated and undermined the racial justice movement during the summer of 2020. The show received significant attention in the national news media, with The Guardian, The Daily Beast, and Democracy Now!, among others, praising the reporting in the show. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon called the FBI’s behavior documented in the show “outrageous.”

Season two premieres June 26, with new episodes launching every Monday and Thursday through July 27. 

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

About Trevor Aaronson

Trevor Aaronson is an investigative journalist and host of the podcasts “American ISIS” on Audible and “High Rollers,” the second season of the “Chameleon” series. He is the author of The Terror Factory: Inside the FBI’s Manufactured War on Terrorism and a contributing writer for The Intercept. His TED Talk about the FBI’s counterterrorism program has been viewed more than 1 million times and translated into more than two dozen languages. 

About Western Sound

Western Sound is the Los Angeles-based podcast studio behind the #1 podcasts Strangeland and Lost Hills. Established in 2018 by Peabody Award-winning journalist Ben Adair, Western Sound creates its own original shows and has partnered with clients like Higher Ground, CNN, The Los Angeles Times, Audible, and Spotify. Western Sound’s most recent awards include Webby Awards for its original shows Lost Hills and The Score: Bank Robber Diaries.