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WHAT:  iHeartMedia today presented an iHeartRadio “Titanium Award” to six artists who have       

reached a threshold of 1 billion total audience spins across iHeartRadio stations of their hit song

in 2023. 

WHO: Artists that reached this milestone included Doja Cat “Woman”; Ed Sheeran “Shivers”;

Jack Harlow “First Class”; Latto “Big Energy”; Wizkid and Tems “Essence.”

MORE: The Total Audience Spins calculation is based on certified Mediabase airplay and is

multiplied by the number of persons listening to the radio at the time of those plays, delivering

total audience impressions which is the broadcast equivalent of the number of streams from a

streaming music service.  

Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia and Ciara, Billy Porter, FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha and Kelsea Ballerini Among All-Star Performers

Brandi Carlile Honored with Elton John Impact Award For Her Humanitarian Work With The Looking Out Foundation

With Notable Appearances from from Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, Corey Rae, Durand Bernarr, Elton John, Jeff Hiller, Jillian Mercado, Katy Perry, Kim Petras, Kylie Minogue, Leo Sheng, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mariah Carey, Maybelle Blair, Melissa Etheridge, Peppermint, Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday, Ross Mathews, Ricky Martin, Sasha Colby, Stephanie Beatriz, Wilson Cruz and More

“Can’t Cancel Pride” Streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook Pages, PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel

NEW YORK - June 16, 2023 – iHeartMedia and Procter & Gamble (P&G) today announced this year’s “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” streamed on June 15 on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook Pages, PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel. Hosted by JoJo Siwa, the event featured performances from Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, who was honored for her humanitarian work with the Looking Out Foundation, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia and Ciara, Billy Porter, GLAAD Media Award Recipient FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and more. “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” an evening recognizing the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating organizations creating a more inclusive and equal world, will be available on-demand throughout Pride Month until Friday, June 30.

In addition to music, “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” included special appearances from members of the LGBTQ+ community and advocates including Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, Corey Rae, Durand Bernarr, Elton John, Jeff Hiller, Jillian Mercado, Katy Perry, Kim Petras, Kylie Minogue, Leo Sheng, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mariah Carey, Maybelle Blair, Melissa Etheridge, Peppermint, Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday, Ross Mathews, Ricky Martin, Sasha Colby, Stephanie Beatriz, Wilson Cruz and more.

“Can’t Cancel Pride” was started during the COVID-19 pandemic when so many Pride events were forced to cancel around the world and has raised over $14 million for six participating LGBTQ+ charitable organizations including, GLAAD, The Trevor Project, National Black Justice Coalition, SAGE, CenterLink and Outright International. In 2022 alone, Can’t Cancel Pride reached 20 million viewers and listeners.

The benefit special included these special moments:

• Host JoJo Siwa kicked off the celebration at the iHeartRadio LA theater: “it is my second time hosting and it is my second year as an out and very proud gay.”
• Big Freedia and Ciara brought the crowd to their feet with their performance of “$100 Bill” and “Winning.”
• Mariah Carey made a special appearance thanking the LGBTQIA+ community for all of their support over the years.
• Kesha delivered an electric performance “Only Love Can Save Us Now.”
• Sasha Colby, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15, took the stage to give a special message on the future of drag.
• Katy Perry partook in the festivities from Las Vegas: “as a Mom and an ally I am committed to the safety and the future of the LGBTQ community” and introduced the important resources that the Trevor Project provides for the LGBTQ community.
• Kelsea Ballerini brings “a little yeehaw to the show” with a special performance of “If You Go Down” from Nashville, TN.
• Bonnie Tyler shows her support for the community while introducing Adam Lambert, who took the stage for an epic performance of “Holding Out For A Hero.”
• Trailblazing pop star and #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Hayley Kiyoko rocked the stage with her latest single “Greenlight.”
• Stephanie Beatriz and Lin-Manuel Miranda expressed their support for the Hispanic LGBTQ+ community and introduced Ricky Martin who shared a special message on the importance of family: “I hope that you always find yourself surrounded by those who support your dreams and your choices and your life whether that is the family you were born into or the ones you choose for yourself. We are all family and we are here for you.”
• GLAAD Media Award Recipient FLETCHER joins Can’t Cancel Pride from Asbury Park, NJ, opening by thanking her fans for their love and support. She put on an exciting performance of her hit “Girls, Girls, Girls.”
• Melissa Ethridge celebrates the 30th anniversary of her album Yes I Am, which she says was her way of saying “yes, I am out and proud, back when very few LGBTQ+ artists felt like they could be themselves.” She goes on to introduce Maybelle Blair who joined JoJo on stage to share her pride story, of how she just came out at 95 years old and invites others to “come on out of the closet and join [her].”
• Billy Porter brought the energy up with an incredible performance of “Baby Was a Dancer,” then gives an inspirational message of how he is living a “full and joyous life with HIV” and shares he is hopeful for the future of those living with HIV.
• Elton John presents the Elton John Impact Award to Brandi Carlile for her humanitarian work with the Looking Out Foundation. Brandi thanks Elton John: “there is no one more important to me as a mentor and a soulmate than you, Elton.” She goes on to deliver a powerful speech culminating with “thank you for this honor, I promise to make something of it and to make you proud.”
• Brandi Carlile closes out the show with an emotional performance of “Hallelujah.”

Proud partners of this event include P&G brands: Always®, Bounty®, Cascade®,, Charmin®, Dawn®, Downy®, Febreze®, Gillette® Intimate, Metamucil®, Pantene®, Swiffer®, Tide®, and OLAY®. Additional proud partners of “Can’t Cancel Pride” include Harris Teeter, Native, OLAY®, Walmart 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, Michael Williams, Rob Eric, Renata Lombardo and John Wehage of Scout Productions and Executive Producer and Showrunner Larissa A.K. Matsson of Scout Productions.

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

B-roll:

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Photos:

Performances:

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Backstage:

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Photo Credits:

Monica Schipper/Getty Images (@gettyentertainment) for iHeartRadio, Adrianna Casiano for iHeartRadio (@casianoadrianna), Wes and Alex for iHeartRadio (@wesandalex), Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images (@gettyentertainment) for iHeartRadio.

The new podcast will highlight the journey of brands including Loud Records, Mass Appeal, Scarr’s Pizza and Squire became household names 

Get a first look into the new show with the release of the official podcast trailer, HERE

NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 15, 2023 – iHeartMedia, the No.1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Will Packer Media, a first-of-its-kind production and branded content company led by record-breaking Hollywood producer Will Packer, today announced the debut of the new iHeartPodcast “IDEA GENERATION’S All Angles.” The show will debut on June 22, with new episodes airing weekly on Thursdays. Listeners can tune in to the official trailer here.

“IDEA GENERATION’S All Angles” is a twelve-episode co-produced series highlighting brands from the fashion, food, media, and music industries that have helped shape and define today’s culture. Hosted by Noah Callahan-Bever, former Complex Chief Content Officer and founder of IDEA GENERATION – an independent media brand dedicated to the education and inspiration of tomorrow’s creative entrepreneurs – the unscripted series steps behind the curtain and talks with a variety of company leaders to uncover the crucial role that team chemistry has played in the making of the most popular culture-creating brands today.  

On each episode, the show will feature an oral history format that weaves together a bevy of insider voices culminating in a 360-degree narrative that tells the story of each brand. Utilizing the voices of key players and teammates, the show will discuss the ins and outs that helped take the company from an idea to an empire. In the two-part debut, Noah will chat with entrepreneur Steve Rifkind, founder of Loud Records—the 90’s hip-hop record label responsible for developing acts like Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, and Big Pun—as well as his co-founder, Rich Issacson, legendary artist and repertoire (A&R) representatives Matt Life and Sean C, and Mobb Deep's Havoc. 

“This new podcast with Noah will give listeners the opportunity to hear never-before-told stories about the trials and tribulations of transforming a brand,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “In today’s world, we’re seeing more and more aspiring entrepreneurs looking for their breakthroughs, and this podcast gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look into what goes into making a successful brand and how the people surrounding you can help champion your ideas. 

“There is a greater intensity in interest around not just the ‘who’ but the in-depth answers to the ‘why,’ ‘how’ and ‘when’ of American success stories,” said Will Packer, CEO Will Packer Media. This podcast gives listeners that specificity they crave.”

"Since the days of Henry Ford and Walt Disney the founder myth has been a foundational part of how the media has framed success in business," said Callahan-Bever. "But creating a great brand takes more than just one person's ideas or efforts—they're born out of the confluence of a founder's vision and the executional and operational expertise of their partners. And along the way there's going to be both collaboration and conflict, steel sharpening steel, and from that process excellence can be achieved. Our goal with All Angles was to capture that magic, and show aspiring entrepreneurs that there are so many crucial roles and crucial steps—and sometimes even crucial fights—that have to happen to build a culture defining brand."

“All Angles” joins iHeartMedia and Will Packer Media’s iHeartPodcast slate deal, which includes original scripted and unscripted shows. The partnership includes the two recent seasons of the dark comedy, “The Lower Bottoms,” which will be followed by “All Angles.”  The show will be executive produced by Will Packer for Will Packer Media; Joelle Smith for iHeartPodcasts; and Tricia Clarke-Stone, Helena Ochs and John Walaszek for IDEA GENERATION. Alix Baudin, President of Will Packer Media oversees the partnership with iHeartMedia.

“IDEA GENERATION’S All Angles” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Will Packer Media 
Led by Hollywood producer Will Packer, Will Packer Media is a first-of-its-kind production and branded content company focused on the New American Mainstream audience, with an urban millennial core. In partnership with Discovery, Inc. and Universal Pictures, the company produces episodic scripted and unscripted series across television and digital platforms, compelling content for brand clients, and short-form digital content for millennial audiences. Will Packer’s films have earned more than $1 billion, with ten opening at number one at the box office.

Bryant Will Also Host a New Podcast for The Black Effect Focusing on His Compelling Vision of Building Capital and Bringing Financial Literacy Directly to the Black Community

NEW YORK – June 15, 2023 - The Black Effect Podcast Network, the historic joint media venture partnership between iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God, today announced that John Hope Bryant, American entrepreneur, author, philanthropist and prominent thought leader has been named to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Bryant is the Founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc., the largest non-profit provider of financial literacy and economic empowerment tools and services in the United States for youth and adults. He is also chairman and chief executive officer of John Hope Bryant Holdings, Bryant Group Ventures and The Promise Homes Company, the largest for-profit minority-controlled owner of institutional-quality, single-family residential rental homes in the U.S.

“We are pleased to welcome John Hope Bryant to The Black Effect Podcast Network’s Board of Directors,” said Charlamagne Tha God. “John brings a strong track record of business success, broad leadership experience in philanthropy, education, public engagement and innovation, and a deep appreciation for black culture that makes him the perfect choice to help steer and shape the future of the network.”

“I am honored to join the Board of The Black Effect Podcast Network, supporting the groundbreaking vision of Charlamagne tha God,” said John Hope Bryant. “Black voices have been underrepresented and overlooked for far too long, and I applaud the leadership of Charlamagne, iHeart Radio’s Bob Pittman and the entire Black Effect team in standing up this platform for Black voices to inspire and inform each other. I’m with them 100%. They have every opportunity to be best-in-class and transformational platform for the culture - and for business."

Bryant is also a founding member of Clinton Global Initiative and a member of the World Economic Forum’s “The Forum of Young Global Leaders.” He has served as an advisor to three U.S. presidents from both political parties. Additionally, he hosts a podcast series “BUILDING The Good Life,” on the iHeartPodcast Network and serves as guest host and contributor on CNBC, Huffington Post and Black Enterprise. Bryant has received hundreds of awards and citations for his work, including Oprah Winfrey’s Use Your Life Award, and the John Sherman Award for Excellence in Financial Education from the U.S. Department of Treasury.

In addition to joining the board, Bryant will also host a new show for The Black Effect Podcast Network focusing on building wealth in the Black community. Launching this summer, the new podcast will feature Bryant’s unique brand of “Straight Talk” and offer listeners insight into his compelling vision of building capital – in the mental, physical, relationship and, ultimately, financial spaces of life. More details about the podcast and the launch date coming soon.

About The Black Effect Podcast Network
The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author, and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God. In a historic joint venture with the world’s number one commercial podcast publisher, iHeartMedia, Charlamagne and iHeartMedia created the groundbreaking first-ever Black Effect Podcast Network, celebrating the most important Black culture-shapers on the planet—in education, politics, entertainment, sports and pop culture. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspective and creative vision have been marginalized and overlooked while serving an audience that has been underserved. The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in podcast culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform and empower.

Deal to Include New Seasons of “Sacred Scandal,” “More Than a Movie,” “El Flow” and a Brand New Narrative Nonfiction Series

NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES (June 12, 2023) – Exile Content Studio, a Candle Media Company that creates content in Spanish and English for a global audience across multiple platforms, and My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and stories, announced today a renewed podcast content partnership. Running through 2024, the deal will include new seasons of the beloved true crime series “Sacred Scandal” and “More Than a Movie” as well as a new season of “El Flow” and a new narrative  nonfiction scripted series. 

“After working seamlessly together on our previous slate of podcasts, we are thrilled to renew our partnership with iHeartMedia’s My Cultura,” said Daniel Batista, Chief Operating Officer at Exile. “Their brilliant team is dedicated to elevating Latino stories and creatives, which aligns perfectly with Exile’s audiences and mission, and continues to make My Cultura our perfect partner.”   

"Exile has not only established itself as a leader of Latino-focused content, but also as an innovative and trustworthy partner – always looking to challenge and reinvent with every new season and title they launch," said Conal Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group. “We look forward to both building on the success of hits like ‘Sacred Scandal,’ ‘More Than a Movie’ and ‘El Flow,’ and to releasing a new series together that will continue to push the boundaries of what audio storytelling can do for this audience and beyond.”

Exile Content Studio and My Cultura’s first season of “Sacred Scandal” shared the story of the 2001 murder of Sister Michelle Lewis, a nun at Miami’s Holy Cross Academy, by a teenage monk. The current season, “Sacred Scandal: La Luz del Mundo,” exploring the story of the powerful Mexican Church and one of its self-proclaimed apostles: Joaquín Naasón. From controlling tactics to sexual enslavement, Naasón controlled a multitude of LLDM devotees, some of whom now describe their experiences in the church as “pure evil.”

The first season of “More Than a Movie: American Me” delved into the true story of Edward James Olmos’ 1992 cult classic movie, “American Me,” and the legacy the controversial film left behind. When people were allegedly murdered because of their participation in the film and Olmos himself was reportedly extorted by the real Mexican Mafia, the story brought to light the unintended risks of trying to expose corruption. Hosted by Emmy®-nominated producer and writer Alex Fumero (HBO Max’s “Menudo: Forever Young”) and produced by CalMatters journalist Nigel Duara, the series was recognized as a 2023 Webby Awards Honoree and in the New York Festivals Radio Awards.

“El Flow” tells the story of reggaeton, its most emblematic artists, and the secrets of how the genre’s top hits were made. It’s a story of migration, expression, evolution, sexuality, rebellion, and repression. Since its beginning, the genre has had one constant; movement. From Panama to Puerto Rico, from Boston to Medellin, from Mexico to Brazil. There has always been someone willing to raise their hand and take the lead. As a result, reggaeton evolved as a merger of Pan-American musical influences, which in turn helped explode its appeal.

“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Exile Content Studio and to build on the incredible podcasts we have created together,” said Gisselle Bances, Head of iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network. “Our mission is to tell our stories and to establish a home where Latinx storytellers can proudly use their voices. It’s great to have a partner that aligns with that.” 

Under the partnership, Exile Content Studio and My Cultura will also produce a new narrative scripted non-fiction series. Additional details about the project will be announced soon. 

All series under the partnership will be distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. To stay up to date with Exile and My Cultura’s upcoming projects, follow along at @ExileContent.

About Exile Content Studio

Exile Content Studio creates content in Spanish and English for a global audience across multiple platforms — TV, Film, Audio and Digital. Exile’s team has led content production for the largest Spanish-language media companies in the world with responsibility for film studios, OTT service, broadcast and cable networks, music, news and digital. The company’s current slate includes award-winning talent across genres and formats. To stay up to date on Exile’s projects, follow @ExileContent on Twitter and Instagram.

Exile Content Studio is a part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises built for the digital age. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle was founded by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.

The six-show slate debuts today with talk-show style podcast “Hello Isaac” hosted by cultural icon Isaac Mizrahi – listen now HERE

Los Angeles, June 12, 2023 – Imagine Entertainment President Justin Wilkes announced today a new slate of shows from their audio division in collaboration with iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally. The robust lineup of shows is the first to emerge from the slate deal formed between Imagine and iHeartMedia. Aligning with Imagine Entertainment’s global reputation in award-winning, premium storytelling, Imagine Audio, headed up by Kara Welker, will release six innovative new podcast series, produced by Nathan Kloke and co-produced by iHeartPodcasts. The slate features familiar voices like a workplace audio comedy from Ron Howard, a punk-rock murder mystery hosted by music anthropologist and director Penelope Spheeris (Decline of Western Civilization, Wayne’s World), as well as compelling new voices like environmental thought leader Chris Turney and writer Davis Miller, a man who overcame childhood bullying through an unlikely friendship with Muhammed Ali. Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Wilkes serve as Executive Producers across the slate. 

“At Imagine Entertainment, our priority has always been telling stories that inspire and empower and we are thrilled to debut our first slate of shows as we expand into the audio space with iHeartMedia,” said Justin Wilkes, President of Imagine Entertainment. 

“We are pleased to announce this compelling slate from iconic names like Ron Howard and Isaac Mizrahi as well as thought-provoking content exposing issues like climate change and the billion dollar sugar industry through a whole new lens,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group. “Imagine Entertainment has an outstanding, decades-long reputation for bringing award-winning tv shows, features and documentaries to our screens, and we can’t wait to bring Imagine’s bespoke content to even more audiences in the audio space through iHeartPodcasts.”

The first podcast in the robust lineup of shows, “Hello Isaac” hosted by Isaac Mizrahi, will debut today with new episodes available Mondays each week. Imagine Audio and iHeartPodcasts’ full slate of shows will include:

• “Hello Isaac” — Available Today: Isaac Mizrahi is a jack of all trades – an iconic fashion designer, actor, singer, television presenter and a pretty darned good cook too! Isaac will join experts in their field to learn how their lives - the failures, the success and their process forged them into the experts they are today. Featured Guests in this raw, honest and hilarious interview show include Carson Kressley, Andy Cohen, BenDelaCreme and more. Produced with Awfully Nice. Listen now here.
   
• “Big Sugar” — Launching June 20: “Big Sugar” is a timely story covering an epic legal battle pitting the multi-billion-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. From Novel and Weekday Fun. Official audio trailer will be available for listeners tomorrow, June 13.
   
• “Employees Only” — Launching July 17: From creator Ron Howard, “Employees Only” is an improvised workplace comedy following employees at a big box store who spend their break discussing, debating and arguing about the day’s news. This podcast is an innovative new approach to a sitcom, with a topical look at the news from every angle and perspective. Produced with Pretty-Fast.
   
• “Unf**king The Future” — Launching August 8: In “Unf**king the Future,” climate scientist and expedition leader Chris Turney takes listeners on an increasingly urgent environmental journey, exploring the scary reality the planet faces today and the common–sense solutions that can be implemented now to save it. Produced with Awfully Nice.
   
• “Peter and the Acid King” — Launching September 18: “Peter and the Acid King” 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, Frank Salerno, and Ron Howard. Produced with Awfully Nice.
   
• “The Tao of Muhammad Ali” — Launching October 3: “The Tao of Muhammad Ali” from Davis Miller and based on his international best-selling book, will start with true story of how The Champ selflessly saved a bullied young boy, the creator himself, Davis Miller, from a paralyzing depression and propelled him to success through his “Tao.” The show will carry listeners through the later years when Davis and Ali are reunited while Ali was in the throes of Parkinson’s, sharing years of The Champ’s wisdom and doctrine, and that which made Ali a role model and guru for millions, including stories from many of the celebrities and people of influence who were deeply impacted and inspired by their time with Ali. Produced with Awfully Nice.

Over the last five years, Imagine has emerged as a force in the unscripted space with their prolific documentary division. Imagine is further expanding on their success in the space with the formation of Imagine Audio. All podcasts in the new slate are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

iHeartMedia’s iHeartPodcast Network is home to more than 800 original podcasts which see more than 374 million downloads each month globally. These podcasts span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime – and everything in between – making iHeartPodcasts the largest publisher of podcast content in the world. 

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.

With Appearances from Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, Corey Rae, Durand Bernarr, Elton John, Jeff Hiller, Jillian Mercado, Katy Perry, Kim Petras, Kylie Minogue, Leo Sheng, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Maybelle Blair, Melissa Etheridge, Peppermint, Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday, Ross Mathews, Ricky Martin, Sasha Colby, Stephanie Beatriz, The Old Gays, Wilson Cruz and More

Previously Announced Performances from Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia and Ciara, Billy Porter, FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and more.

“Can’t Cancel Pride” Will Stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook Pages, PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel

NEW YORK – June 12, 2023 – iHeartMedia and Procter & Gamble (P&G) today announced this year’s “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” will feature special appearances from members of the LGBTQ+ community and advocates including Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, Corey Rae, Durand Bernarr, Elton John, Jeff Hiller, Jillian Mercado, Katy Perry, Kim Petras, Kylie Minogue, Leo Sheng, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Maybelle Blair, Melissa Etheridge, Peppermint, Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday, Ross Mathews, Ricky Martin, Sasha Colby, Stephanie Beatriz, The Old Gays, Wilson Cruz and more. “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” an evening recognizing the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating organizations creating a more inclusive and equal world, takes place on June 15 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Hosted by JoJo Siwa, the event will feature previously announced performances from Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, who will be honored for her humanitarian work with the Looking Out Foundation, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia and Ciara, Billy Porter, GLAAD Media Award Recipient FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and more.

“Can’t Cancel Pride” was started during the COVID-19 pandemic when so many Pride events were forced to cancel around the world and has raised over $11 million for six participating LGBTQ+ charitable organizations including, GLAAD, The Trevor Project, National Black Justice Coalition, SAGE, CenterLink and Outright International. In 2022 alone, Can’t Cancel Pride reached 20 million viewers and listeners.

In addition to bringing together some of today’s hottest artists and appearances from influential voices in the LGBTQ+ community, the event will focus on the achievements of the past, the urgency of the present moment and the hope for the future of the LGBTQ+ community. The show will explore how leaders of the past addressed LGBTQ+ issues and provided the foundation for change; how advocates are expanding opportunities today; and how the next generation is building the groundwork for a safe, equitable and joyous future.

LGBTQ+ members, friends, family, and supporters can expect a true celebration for the LGBTQ+ community from “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now” – and here is a little sneak peek:

• Big Freedia & Ciara pair up for an energetic mash up of their hit singles “$100 Bill” and “Winning"
• Kesha delivers a powerful performance of her new single “Only Love Can Save Us Now”
• Kelsea Ballerini reminds us that “If You Go Down” she’s going down too
• Adam Lambert is “Holding Out For A Hero,” introduced by none other than Bonnie Tyler
• Hayley Kiyoko gives us the “Greenlight”
• FLETCHER performs “Girls, Girls, Girls” from her hometown Asbury Park, New Jersey
• Billy Porter enlists Voguers to battle it out during his new single “Baby Was a Dancer”
• Brandi Carlile ends the show with an emotional performance of “Hallelujah”
• Elton John honors Brandi Carlile with the Elton John Impact Award, recognizing her advocacy for the least heard amongst us through her Looking Out Foundation.

Tune-in on June 15 for an evening of love, celebration and fundraising at 8pm ET/5pm PT on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook Pages, PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel.

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 15 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 or texting “RAINBOW” to 513-654-2622.

Proud partners of this event include P&G brands: Always®, Bounty®, Cascade®,, Charmin®, Dawn®, Downy®, Febreze®, Gillette® Intimate, Metamucil®, Pantene®, Swiffer®, Tide®, and OLAY®. Additional proud partners of “Can’t Cancel Pride” include Harris Teeter, Native, OLAY®, Walmart 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, Michael Williams, Rob Eric, Renata Lombardo and John Wehage of Scout Productions and Executive Producer and Showrunner Larissa A.K. Matsson of Scout Productions.

iHeartCountry features Jake Owen and Bryan Kelley in “New Music Friday”

NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 26, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. On May 25 and May, Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” had a World Premiere debut across CHR and Hot AC stations, with both stations featuring the new single throughout both days. Chayanne’s “Bailando Bachata” had a World Premiere debut on May 26 across iHeartRadio Spanish Contemporary & Tropical stations. Also on May 26, iHeartCountry stations featured Jake Owen’s “On the Boat Again” and Bryan Kelley’s “See You Next Summer” in “New Music Friday” slots throughout the day.

This weekend, OWENN will hold a special performance in the metaverse with “OWENN in iHeartLand,” streaming on Friday, May 26 at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT. During his exclusive show at State Farm Park, OWENN will treat fans to a special and intimate performance of his songs, including "LUV" and "Baby Girl," and more. Visit iHeartLand for more information.

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

iHeartRadio’s National Flyaway with Carrie Underwood Runs from May 29 to June 4

NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 2, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. Burna Boy’s new single "Top of the World" had a World Premiere debut on June 2 across all iHeartRadio Hip Hop stations.

This week, iHeart kicked off Pride Month by announcing that critically acclaimed singer and songwriter FLETCHER will join the previously announced lineup for Procter & Gamble® (P&G) and iHeartMedia’s “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” an evening recognizing the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating organizations creating a more inclusive and equal world on June 15. This year, “Can’t Cancel Pride” will feature performances by Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Ciara, Billy Porter, FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and more.

From May 29 to June 4, fans of Carrie Underwood can enter to win the latest iHeartRadio National Flyaway Sweepstakes and fly to Vegas for an unforgettable experience at the country star’s “Carrie Underwood: REFLECTION” show. The grand prize includes a trip for two to Las Vegas, a three-night stay at Resorts World Las Vegas, two front Orchestra tickets to the show on June 21, a pre-show wine toast with Carrie Underwood and VIP experience before the show, plus two day passes at Awana Spa. Listen to any iHeartCountry station on the iHeartRadio app to qualify.

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

NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 9, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with new music spotlights, exclusive performances and more. Gabby Barrett was featured in “New Music Spotlight” slots on June 9 on all iHeartCountry stations to celebrate her new single, “Glory Days.” Additionally, iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations featured a Flo Rida “iHeartLand Takeover” on June 9 and June 10 to celebrate his performance in the metaverse.

This weekend, iHeartLand will host a special performance by Flo Rida at State Farm Park. The six-song performance will feature his current single “What A Night” alongside his biggest hits on Friday, June 9 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT and will be available to fans in iHeartLand through Sunday, June 11. Visit iHeartLand for more information.

iHeart is celebrating Niall Horan’s new album “The Show” with an intimate “Album Release Party” on June 9, its release date. During his “iHeartRadio Album Release Party,” Horan will perform songs from his third studio album, as well as talk about the new music and more during a special Q&A hosted by iHeartRadio's JoJo Wright. Fans can listen and tune in free for a stream on Friday, June 9 at 7pm ET/4pm PT via iHeartRadio's Hit Nation Channel. The show will also be broadcast across iHeartRadio's pop and select Hot AC stations at 7pm local time.

Earlier this week, Horan also surprised fans during “iHeartRadio Album Preview Party: Featuring The Show by Niall Horan” on June 7. Hosted by iHeartMedia Z100’s Maxwell and Crystal, winners from the radio promotions received an exclusive invite to the Album Preview Party and tickets to Niall Horan’s upcoming tour.

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