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Captivating Podcast Unraveling the Mysterious Death in a Jungle Paradise to Premiere on October 9 with Two Episodes

NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES - September 25, 2025 - Following the international success of the historical true crime podcast The Butterfly King, Exactly Right Media—home to the global hit show My Favorite Murder—is partnering with iHeartPodcasts and Blanchard House on a new limited series, Hell in Heaven, premiering October 9, 2025. Listeners can hear the official podcast trailer now, HERE.

John Bender, a young Wall Street genius lands in the Costa Rican jungle with a vast fortune and visions of paradise - but ends up in hell. He and his wife, Ann Bender, build a spectacular circular mansion deep in the rainforest - a sanctuary for themselves and for endangered wildlife. But sinister forces soon have the couple fearing for their lives. They transform their paradise home into a fortress surrounded by armed guards. And when a single gunshot leaves one of them dead, a baffling mystery ensues. 

Over eight compelling episodes, host and award-winning journalist Becky Milligan will take listeners deep into the heart of the jungle, uncovering a tale of luxury, tragedy and relentless murder trials in this unmissable story of wealth, isolation and obsession. 

"With the Blanchard House team, we have brought yet another unbelievable true crime case to life. This series captivates the listener and elevates the genre,” says Karen Kilgariff, CEO of Exactly Right Media. “And our partnership with iHeartPodcasts is what makes the whole project possible.” 

“This is a story of a couple who started out with dreams of a new life in the jungle and a vast fortune, and the awful events that transpired. It’s a fascinating mystery that demands attention, and it was a pleasure to bring it to audiences with Exactly Right and iHeart.” commented Rosie Pye, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Blanchard House.

“We are excited to debut this new co-produced podcast with Exactly Right Media and to work with Blanchard House to help bring the project to life,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “This bizarre true crime podcast will captivate listeners, transporting them deep into the jungle through amazing audio storytelling as they try to unravel what actually happened inside this paradise fortress.”

“Hell in Heaven,” co-produced by Exactly Right Media and iHeartPodcasts in collaboration with Blanchard House, tells an extraordinary true story featuring exclusive interviews with John Bender’s parents and an arresting original score – set against actual startling sounds recorded from inside the Costa Rican jungle.

“Hell in Heaven” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available to listeners on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms with new episodes released weekly beginning October 9, 2025. For more information visit HERE. 

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ABOUT EXACTLY RIGHT MEDIA

The Exactly Right podcast network provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. Created by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, hosts of the hit podcast “My Favorite Murder,” the Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics and voices, serving the highly engaged listenership of “My Favorite Murder” and beyond.

The new podcast will transport listeners into dark online forums, unveiling the tragic human cost of a subculture rooted in hate

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WHAT: iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 global podcast publisher according to Podtrac, and KT Studios, a scripted and podcast production company and leader in true-crime storytelling, today announced their latest groundbreaking podcast, "Incels.” This in-depth series will venture into the troubling world of “involuntary celibates”—predominantly young, heterosexual men prone to anger, isolation, and resentment—exploring how frustration morphs into cruelty, harassment, and even violence. The first episode will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard on Wednesday, September 24.

“Incels” will transport listeners into dark online forums, unveiling the tragic human cost of a subculture rooted in hate. With exclusive first-hand stories, empathetic expert commentary, and reflections from former and current incels, this series will not aim to sensationalize—but to understand. Episodes will dissect how these digital communities form, why they're proliferating, and the emotional cycles that ensnare men, offering not just insight, but hope for those seeking an exit.

WHO: KT Studios’ Stephanie Lydecker serves as executive producer, alongside producers Courtney Armstrong and Gabriel Castillo. Tyler Klang serves as executive producer for iHeartPodcasts. Additional producing by Carolyn Miller and Conor Powell.

WHEN + WHERE: New episodes of “Incels” will be available every Wednesday on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About KT Studios

Founded by production executive Stephanie Lydecker, KT Studios has emerged as a true-crime powerhouse, transforming compelling intellectual property into hit podcasts, documentaries, and scripted content. Under Lydecker’s leadership, the studio has produced #1 chart-topping podcasts including The Piketon Massacre — adapted into Peacock and Oxygen’s most-streamed documentary The Pike County Murders: A Family Massacre — Murder 101, now in development as a feature film for Amazon Studios, and The Idaho Massacre, which inspired the hit Peacock documentary, The Idaho Student Murders, debuting at #1 on the platform. Collectively, these three podcasts have amassed more than 75 million listeners. KT Studios is also the creative force behind iHeart’s groundbreaking live format True Crime Tonight, broadcasting to more than 20 stations nationwide every Sunday through Thursday and co-hosted by Stephanie Lydecker, Courtney Armstrong, and Baudi Moovan. Since its debut, the show has held the #1 position in iHeart’s crime category. Additional hits from the KT Studios slate include Death Island, Crazy in Love, and True Crimes with John and Deanna.

Hulu Served as the Official Streaming Destination of the Festival Livestreaming the Event Each Night and the iHeartRadio Music Festival special including highlights from the event will be available to stream on Hulu on October 2

NEW YORK – September 22, 2025 – After two days and dozens of unforgettable moments, the annual iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, concluded on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with legendary performances on September 19 and 20 by Bailey Zimmerman, BigXthaPlug, Bryan Adams, Diplo, Ed Sheeran, GloRilla, Jelly Roll, John Fogerty, Justice, LL COOL J, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Sammy Hagar, Tate McRae, The Offspring and Tim McGraw.

The House of Music presented by Hyundai returned for its third year. The dynamic fan experience is inspired by the artists who performed that weekend at the festival main stage including Ed Sheeran, LL COOL J, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Tate McRae and more. This free event was open to the public and invited guests to explore over 12 interactive rooms, immersing themselves in the lives, music and passions of their favorite artists and brands. Guests got the chance to experience their favorite brands in all new ways and walk away with prizes and limited-edition swag. Some of the brands in the installation include Presenting Partner Hyundai, Arm & Hammer Power Sheets, Audible, belVita, Capital One and Lenovo Legion.

Highlights of the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival:

Night one- Friday, September 19:

• Hip hop icon LL COOL J's set began with the rapper then making his grand entrance to the tune of his 1987 classic, "I Need Love," before delivering energetic renditions of his other hits "Mama Said Knock You Out," "Luv You Better," and "I'm Bad." He closed out with "The G.O.A.T." by performing his hit from his 2000 album, G.O.A.T..
• Jelly Roll wowed the crowd during his jaw-dropping performance, including an incredible mix of song covers featuring Nickelback's "How You Remind Me," Lynyrd Skynyrd’s "Sweet Home Alabama," DMX’s "Party Up," Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa’s "Young, Wild & Free," and Miley Cyrus' "Flowers."
• Bryan Adams performed songs like "Run to You," "Somebody" and "Roll With the Punches," as well as nostalgic fan favorites like "Heaven" and "Summer of '69."
• Award-winning duo Justice, made up of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay, blended elements of rock, funk, disco and more throughout the thrilling festival set, including career-spanning hits like “Neverender,” “One Night/All Night,” 2007’s Grammy-nominated breakout single “D.A.N.C.E.,” and more.
• Sammy Hagar shredded his way through his set with, wowing the crowd with a legendary performance of "Right Now," "I Can't Drive Route 55," "Heavy Metal" and "Thank you,". 
• After treating the crowd to fan favorites and one of their newest songs, "Love Is Like," Maroon 5's Adam Levine revealed that the group wanted to do "something special." Hinting that it was "an old, old song" that they don't often perform at big shows and one that is "special" to the group, he and guitarist James Valentine performed an acoustic rendition of "She Will Be Loved." 
• Diplo turned the venue into a massive nightclub by performing some of his greatest hits like "On My Mind" and "Where Are Ü Now" plus other bangers by Pitbull, Black Eyed Peas, and more. To close out his set, the superstar DJ/producer brought out Bailey Zimmerman to perform their summer anthem "Ashes."
• Tate McRae took over the stage at T-Mobile Arena by kicking off her performance with "Sports Car," from her latest album So Close to What before going into an enchanting rendition "You Broke Me First," her hit from her 2021 EP Too Young to Be Sad. She also performed "Run for the Hills" and "Exes." 
• BigXthaPlug closed out night one of the iHeartRadio Music Festival with his smash hit “Change Me” followed by other popular tracks like “Whip It” and “Levels.” Midway into his set, BigXthaPlug invited Bailey Zimmerman onstage to perform their latest collaboration, “All The Way” from his new rap-country album, I Hope You're Happy.

Night two- Saturday, September 20:

• The Offspring opened up the second night of the iHeartRadio Music Festival with their hits “Pretty Fly (For A White Guy),” “The Kids Aren’t Alright” and “Self Esteem,” and got the crowd moving with giant beach balls being passed around the arena.
• John Fogerty kept the energy up with a legendary performance full of his greatest hits including “Bad Moon Rising,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” “Fortunate Son,” “Proud Mary” and more. 
• Tim McGraw rocked the stage with his hits “Real Good Man,” “Where The Green Grass Grows,” and brought out his nephew Timothy Wayne to perform “Paper Umbrellas.”
• Ed Sheeran commanded the stage alone with just an acoustic guitar and loop pedal. He performed his hits “Shivers,” “Azizam,” “Perfect,” “Shape of You” and more.
• Mariah Carey wowed the crowd with an unforgettable performance of her fan favorites “Fantasy,” “Always Be My Baby,” “Obsessed,” and midway through her set, she performed her recent single "Sugar Sweet" from her upcoming album, Here For It All, which is set to drop next week.
• GloRilla closed out the final night of the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival. She opened the show with her hit "Blessed" followed by her other fan favorites, including "Hollon," "Tomorrow," "Wanna Be," and her collaboration with Big Boogie, "Bop." At one point during her set, Glo slowed it down to belt out her song "I Luv Her" featuring T-Pain. GloRilla closed out the show with her classics "FNF (Let's Go!), "TGIF," and "Yeah Glo!"

The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival also featured celebrity appearances including Ariana Rodriguez and Zoe Muñoz, Cass Holland, Daisy Kent, EJAE, Gia Giudice, Jana Kramer, Jasmine Amy Rogers, JO1, Juju Green, Kyle MacLachlan, Leah Kateb, Lele Pons, MD Motivator, Pasha Pashkov, Runaway June, Samuel Donner, Shenseea and Tyler Wells.

Each night, the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One broadcasts live for fans via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets. Hulu served as the Official Streaming Destination of the festival, with performances livestreamed each night exclusively to all Hulu subscribers. Additional information about the livestream can be found at huluhaslivemusic.com/iheartfestival. Plus, an iHeartRadio Music Festival special including highlights from the event will be available to stream on Hulu on October 2.

Proud Partners of this year’s iHeartRadio Music Festival main stage event include Presenting Partner Capital One, Arm & Hammer Power Sheets, Audible, belVita, Hyundai, Impossible Foods, Lenovo Legion, M&M’S®, Paris Baguette and STK Steakhouse.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival was executive produced by John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters from iHeartMedia and Diversified Production Services (DPS). iHeartMedia also executive produced the live stream and VOD special on Hulu.

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

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Hosted by journalist Evan Ratliff, the five-part series features bestselling author Walter Isaacson and tells the story of Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and the birth of CRISPR

New episodes air every Tuesday

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NEW YORK – September 18, 2025 – Kaleidoscope, the New York-based podcasting company redefining science and technology storytelling, and iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced that "ON CRISPR: The Story of Jennifer Doudna with Walter Isaacson" has joined its slate of educational audio at the intersection of technology, science, and culture. Hosted by journalist Evan Ratliff with insights from acclaimed biographer and journalist Walter Isaacson, this five-part series guides listeners through the story of Jennifer Doudna, the Nobel Prize–winning scientist who co-created the revolutionary gene-editing tool known as CRISPR. The podcast follows previous series from Walter Isaacson, including On Musk and On Benjamin Franklin. New episodes are released every Tuesday.

From the first whispers of genetically edited babies in China to lifesaving treatments for rare diseases, ON CRISPR explores the promise, peril, and ethical dilemmas of a technology powerful enough to rewrite human destiny. The series traces the intense global competition, personal stakes, and moral questions that define this new frontier in biology, what Isaacson calls the “third great revolution” of modern times.

“ON CRISPR is a story of discovery, competition, and consequences that touches every one of us,” said Walter Isaacson. “Through this podcast, listeners will get a front-row seat to the drama of science in action, and to the ethical questions that will shape our lives for generations to come.”

“Jennifer Doudna’s story is a tale of how great scientific discoveries really happen,” said Evan Ratliff, Host of ON CRISPR." “Hearing it through the prism of Walter’s reporting gives you a deep sense of the personal curiosity, scientific collaboration, ruthless competition, and ethical dilemmas that created and still surround one of the most significant advancements of our time.”

The addition of "ON CRISPR" to Kaleidoscope’s expanding slate of shows follows the company’s recent Series A raise, co-led by Burda Principal Investments and North Base Media, which is fueling the growth of its genre-defining podcast platform. ON CRISPR is the latest addition to Kaleidoscope and iHeartPodcasts’ growing slate of acclaimed shows, joining their flagship show TechStuff with hosts Oz Woloshyn and Karah Preiss; America’s Crime Lab, a gripping new podcast with Othram uncovering the truth behind unsolved crimes across America; Levittown, a deepfake AI true crime series in collaboration with Bloomberg; Part-Time Genius hosted by Mangesh Hattikudur and Will Pearson; Kill Switch hosted by Emmy-winning journalist Dexter Thomas; No Such Thing hosted by journalists and longtime friends Manny Fidel, Noah Friedman, and Devan Joseph; and On Musk With Walter Isaacson among others. With "ON CRISPR," Kaleidoscope continues advancing its mission to tell groundbreaking stories of science and discovery that shape humanity’s future.

“It’s stunning the way that CRISPR has changed the medical landscape, and to be able to shine a light on Jennifer Doudna’s story and breakthrough is a privilege,” said Mangesh Hattikudur, Co-founder of Kaleidoscope. “Evan and Walter capture the human drama, Jennifer’s story, and the ethical stakes in a way that feels urgent, gripping, and relevant. We’re proud to share this content with listeners everywhere.”

“What excites me about 'ON CRISPR' is that it’s not just a science podcast, it’s a story about people, power, and the future of humanity,” said Oz Woloshyn, Co-founder of Kaleidoscope. “Jennifer Doudna’s journey and Walter Isaacson’s insight make this series both intimate and epic, and we’re thrilled to bring it to audiences with iHeartPodcasts.”

"ON CRISPR" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available now on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

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ABOUT ON CRISPR: The Story of Jennifer Doudna with Walter Isaacson

A single scientific breakthrough changed the future of humanity, setting off the third great revolution of modern times. As with any revolution, things didn’t happen neatly or quietly. One figure stood at the center of it all: Jennifer Doudna, the Nobel Prize-winning biochemist who co-created CRISPR. Her invention signified the arrival of a newfound ability to edit our genes, as simply as we edit a sentence, with a word processor. From Walter Isaacson - the bestselling biographer behind Musk, Einstein, and Steve Jobs – and journalist Evan Ratliff (Mastermind, co-host of the beloved Longform podcast) comes a behind-the-scenes look at the story of Jennifer Doudna. Her personal trajectory, and that of her collaborators and competitors, tells the story of how we arrived at this new frontier of gene editing. It’s a story filled with global stakes and fiery competition. And a story that touches upon the ethical considerations that gene editing brings. 

About Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is the leading science and technology podcast network, telling thrilling stories of consequence that unpack the new scientific renaissance. Founded by Oz Woloshyn and Mangesh Hattikudur in 2022, Kaleidoscope's network reaches millions of listeners and is home to hit shows including On Musk: with Walter Isaacson and The Last Soviet: with Lance Bass. Visit www.k-scope.com for more information.

Hosted by ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ stars and real-life friends Beatriz and Fumero, the weekly series returns as a part of the network’s exclusive slate with Wilmer Valderrama

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WHAT: iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network today premieres the new season of “More Better with Stephanie and Melissa,” the hit weekly podcast hosted by Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars and real-life friends, Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero. The two team up for a weekly podcast that will have listeners laughing, crying and crying with laughter. They’ll talk about it all while helping each other be better – MORE better. Join these amigas as they take others on their 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. In their careers and personal lives (both are married with children), they often find themselves leaning on each other for advice and laughs.  

In the new season, Stephanie and Melissa are diving into big resets, making tough and tiny decisions, and the culture of fall –– from pumpkin spice highs to the seasonal must-dos people love to hate. They’ll swap family recipes, talk coffee rituals and unpack why it’s so hard to make plans these days. Listener messages join the mix, plus the occasional special guest. In the first episode, the hosts have a conversation about the skill of making decisions. From the challenge of making big life choices to picking what shoes to wear in the morning, making decisions is a fundamental part of what makes us human. And sometimes, one of the trickiest. But don’t you dare suggest that Stephanie tried journaling. 

“More Better” is a podcast from 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, returns for its second season, alongside previously released podcasts from this partnership, including “Essential Voices with Wilmer Valderrama'' and “Dos Amigos.” 

WHO: Stephanie Beatriz 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 film Bucky F*king Dent. Stephanie is best known for her work as Rosa Diaz on NBC's long running hit comedy Brooklyn 99. 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 2 opposite Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks and recurring roles on Hazbin Hotel, 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.

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.

WHEN: The all-new season of “More Better” premieres today, September 18, 2025, with new episodes weekly on Thursdays. 

WHERE: “More Better” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms.

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-more-better-with-stephani-177232170/ 

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Doja Cat will be joining live to share never before heard songs and stories with fans from her upcoming album, Vie, ahead of the album's official release on September 26

The event will broadcast live exclusively on iHeartRadio Pop and Rhythm stations from the iHeartRadio Los Angeles Theater on September 24

NEW YORK- September 17, 2025- iHeartMedia today announced they will host the iHeartRadio Album Preview with Doja Cat taking place on September 24 at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET. Doja Cat will be joining live to share never before heard songs and stories with fans from her upcoming album, Vie, ahead of the album's official release on September 26. The event will broadcast only on iHeartRadio Pop and Rhythm stations and on the iHeartRadio app live from the iHeartRadio Los Angeles Theater.

Hosted by iHeartRadio personality EJ, Doja Cat will share with fans exclusive behind the music commentary on the new album, Vie, which is her fifth studio album and is set to be released on September 26, 2025. In addition to the broadcast, the exclusive stories from Doja Cat will also be live streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube channel.

Los Angeles fans can tune-in to their local iHeartRadio stations 102.7 KIIS FM and REAL 92.3 for a chance to win a ticket to the iHeartRadio Album Preview with Doja Cat.

The iHeartRadio Album Preview with Doja Cat will be promoted across Pop, Rhythm and Hot AC iHeartRadio stations, where fans can tune-in for more information on the broadcast.

Listen to the premiere episode with Lala’s first guest, Ambyr Childers, HERE

LOS ANGELES – September 17, 2025 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced the launch of “Untraditionally Lala,” a brand-new Popworthy podcast hosted by reality TV star and entrepreneur Lala Kent. Best known as a breakout star of Vanderpump Rules, Kent continues to expand her brand beyond reality TV, bringing her signature honesty and humor to a new weekly podcast and creating a slate of future projects. Listen to the premiere episode now available HERE.

On “Untraditionally Lala,” fans can expect her signature wit, cutting commentary and unfiltered take on relationships, friendships and the unpredictable twists of life in the public eye. In the premiere episode, she welcomes Ambyr Childers, best known for her roles in You and Ray Donovan and as the founder of the Ambyr Childers Jewelry line. It marks their first podcast appearance together, where they share a candid conversation about their past and the unlikely friendship they’ve built since both were previously with the same ex. New episodes debut every Wednesday, with bonus content released on Mondays.

“Untraditionally Lala” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts as part of its Popworthy slate of podcasts, where trendy and nostalgia meet and all the “stars” align. Listen now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Follow @lalakent and @untraditionallylalapod on Instagram for podcast clips and updates. Follow all of iHeartPodcasts’ Popworthy shows @popworthypodcasts.

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– The renewed deal sees Bell Media represent the extensive iHeartRadio podcast portfolio in Canada, providing additional opportunities for advertisers –

TORONTO (September 12, 2025) – Bell Media and iHeartMedia announced today a long-term extension of their exclusive partnership, solidifying a commitment to deliver unparalleled audio entertainment experiences to audiences across Canada through iHeartRadio Canada. This renewed agreement builds upon nearly a decade of collaboration, which has seen iHeartRadio Canada become a leading digital audio platform, offering a wide range of content including more than 360 licensed Canadian radio stations across 170 markets, hundreds of thousands of podcasts, playlists, and on demand content.

As part of the partnership extension, Bell Media receives Canadian representation of iHeartRadio’s extensive podcast portfolio, creating new opportunities for advertisers to reach Canadian listeners.

Since the initial launch of iHeartRadio Canada in 2016, the partnership has brought the iHeartRadio brand to audiences across the nation through multiple digital platforms, including web, app, and auto dashboards, making the iHeartRadio Canada app the first choice for radio listeners across the country.

“The creation of iHeartRadio Canada has been instrumental in evolving the digital audio landscape in Canada, greatly expanding the choice of incredible content available to listeners,” said Dave Daigle, VP, Local TV, Radio, and Bell Media Studios. “The renewal of this successful partnership ensures iHeartRadio Canada continues to deliver exceptional content and innovative listening experiences to our audiences, further solidifying our position as a leader in the Canadian media industry."

“This renewed agreement with Bell Media reflects our shared commitment to delivering the best in audio entertainment to Canadian listeners and advertisers,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, iHeartMedia. “In the years to come, we’ll continue expanding iHeartRadio Canada with innovative features, exclusive content, and unique opportunities for brands to connect and engage with audiences across the country.”

The extended partnership ensures Canadian listeners have access to the best in audio entertainment. It also signifies continued support for iHeartRadio-branded events in Canada, bringing live music and entertainment experiences to fans.

Additionally, beginning today, the fan-favourite iHeartRadio Canada app debuts a slate of enhanced features, delivering a seamless and simplified listening experience tailored to the needs of listeners. The new features include:

• Presets: In an audio industry first, and inspired by the car radio dashboard, new custom presets allow listeners to save up to 15 of their favourite radio stations, playlists, podcasts, and artist radio stations
• Scan Button: A brand new way for listeners to discover new stations, by scanning and seamlessly sampling nationwide radio stations, or filtering by city or genre
• Live Radio Dial: A new feature mimicking the same car radio experience that listeners know and love, enabling listeners to easily explore the best live stations across the country
• What’s Trending Rankers: An innovative discovery feature that allows listeners to see what’s trending at the current moment across Top Podcasts, Top Playlists, and Top Artist Radio stations
• Lyrics: The most requested new listener feature, iHeartRadio Canada is now the only digital radio app to offer lyrics for the song currently playing on live radio, as well as for tracks on artist radio stations and playlists

The free iHeartRadio app is currently available across Canada on web, iOS, Android, Google Assistant, automobiles, and more.

About Bell Media

Bell Media is Canada’s leading media and entertainment company with a portfolio of assets in premium video, audio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media. This includes Canada’s most-watched television network, CTV; the largest Canadian-owned video streamer, Crave, with a premium add-on to include STARZ; a powerful suite of specialty channels; the most-trusted news brand, CTV News; Canada’s cross-platform sports leaders, TSN and RDS; leading out-of-home advertising network, Astral; Québec’s fast-growing conventional French-language network, Noovo; the country’s leading radio and podcast app, iHeartRadio Canada; and a range of award-winning original productions, brands, and services. As a content leader and partner in Sphere Media, Sphere Abacus, Montréal’s Grande Studios, and Dome Productions, one of North America’s leading production facilities providers, Bell Media is committed to keeping Canadians entertained and informed.

Bell Media also offers best-in-class technology, marketing, and analytics support through Bell Marketing Platform, an omnichannel self-serve platform which includes Bell Audience Manager, Strategic Audience Management (SAM), and Bell Attribution Insights, in addition to advanced advertising solutions, including Live Connected TV and ads on Crave. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. 1 Learn more at BellMedia.ca.

Legendary father-daughter journalist duo joins forces to deliver authentic Latino perspectives on pop culture, society, politics and today’s most pressing issues

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NEW YORK – September 15, 2025 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Radio Ambulante Studios today announced “The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos,” a new interview podcast coming to My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latino voices and stories, on September 17, 2025. The series will bring together two of the most influential Latino journalists in the U.S. for their first-ever podcast and co-hosted video series.

“The Moment” is a multigenerational conversation between legendary journalist Jorge Ramos and acclaimed author and MSNBC contributor Paola Ramos. Together, this Emmy-award winning father-daughter duo will sit down with politicians, artists, activists, journalists and other top thinkers to tackle the issues of today with raw, unfiltered conversations and a distinctly Latino point of view. Guests this season will include Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani; actor, producer, comedian and activist John Leguizamo; lawyer and executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, Anthony Romero; internet personality, award-winning journalist and podcaster, V Spehar (@UnderTheDeskNews); Chilean-American writer and novelist, Isabel Allende; and more.

“Not only am I going back to the news, but this is an incredible opportunity to work for the first time in English and with my daughter Paola,” said Jorge Ramos. “Few people know that we talk almost every single day over the phone about the news of the day. And now iHeartMedia’s My Cultura and Radio Ambulante Studios are helping to make our intergenerational conversations public, and I’ll always be grateful. With this podcast, we want to be the space where people go whenever they have something important to say about the Latino community.” 

This new series will mark Jorge Ramos’ debut in the podcasting space and return to reporting following his departure from being a television news anchor. Known worldwide for his fearless reporting style, Ramos will bring even more edge, curiosity and unfiltered perspectives into his new format. Alongside her dad, Paola will bring the show a fresh, modern voice informed by her journalism and political background, having served on campaigns for Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama. 

"I'm looking forward to working in this new medium, which will allow us to have the type of in-depth conversations many people are yearning for today,” said Paola Ramos. “Whether it's making sense of the state of politics, talking to artists or exposing new voices, our hope is for ‘The Moment’ to become a thought-provoking, intimate space that fosters understanding and curiosity in the midst of a highly polarized landscape. I can't think of a better team to be doing this with."

The launch of “The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos” will expand the creative partnership between iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network and Radio Ambulante Studios, which announced a multi-show coproduction deal in 2024. Radio Ambulante Studios’ award-winning Spanish language podcast, “Radio Ambulante,” will also return for a new season – its 15th – at the end of September.

"We couldn't be more thrilled to be working with Paola and Jorge, two journalists whose work we've admired for a long time,” said Radio Ambulante Studios’ CEO Carolina Guerrero. “A partnership like this one, which leverages the editorial strength of Radio Ambulante Studios, the expertise of iHeart, and the uncompromising talent of our hosts, will allow us to reach enormous Latino audiences with a take on the news they won't find anywhere else."

“Collaborating with Jorge and Paola on ‘The Moment' is an exciting milestone for the network,” said Leo Gomez, head of iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network. “‘It embodies what we strive to do every day – deliver bold, authentic storytelling that reflects the richness and complexity of Latino life. Together with Radio Ambulante Studios, we’re delivering conversations that will inform, inspire and connect.”

The My Cultura Podcast Network launched May 2021 in collaboration with Enrique Santos, iHeartMedia’s top-rated on-air personality and President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino. Since launch, the network has seen steady listener growth and has become home to more than 60 podcasts including hit series “Chiquis and Chill,” “Princess of South Beach,'' “Wrestling with Freddie,” “Sacred Scandal,” “Radio Ambulante,” “Magical Rewind,” “He Said, Ella Dijo with Eric Winter and Roselyn Sanchez,” “Enrique Santos Podcast,” “You vs You with Lex Borrero” and many more. In tandem with the network’s fourth anniversary this past June, it was announced that Eva Longoria and her studio Hyphenate Media Group joined actor, producer, entrepreneur and activist Wilmer Valderrama as stakeholders of My Cultura. Listeners can find the full catalog of My Cultura podcasts here.

The first episode of “The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos” will premiere September 17, with new episodes released weekly on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Video episodes will also be available on Jorge Ramos’ YouTube Channel.

About Radio Ambulante Studios

Radio Ambulante Studios is a pioneering Spanish-language podcast production company that tells the stories of Latin America and Latino communities around the world. Founded in 2011, its mission is to achieve a greater understanding of these communities through well-told, rigorously reported, and expertly produced audio journalism, offering the audience a nuanced portrait of a complex and vital region. Week after week, with the podcasts Radio Ambulante and El hilo as well as its series feed Central, the goal is to inform, inspire, unsettle, and activate listeners with stories that are enlightening and entertaining. Over the past 14 years, Radio Ambulante Studios has been recognized with dozens of awards, including the Ondas Prize for its trajectory and impact on podcasting and the Gabo Award for innovation, two of the most prestigious honors in the Spanish language. With more than 70 million downloads and a catalogue spanning over 500 episodes, it has become a reference for journalistic excellence, creative storytelling, and vibrant community building around the world.

The new 10-episode documentary podcast series will detail the glamorous but dangerous world of high fashion

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WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Campside Media today announced the launch of “Model Wars,” a high-energy documentary podcast series hosted by journalist and Campside co-founder Vanessa Grigoriadis and executive produced by Rachel Winter with Hollywoodland, and Adam Hoff. Pulling back the curtain on the glamorous but dangerous world of high fashion in the 1980s and 90s, the podcast tells the story of dirty money and ruthless competition – all happening at the same time President Trump started his modeling agency, and Jeffrey Epstein funded an agency in Paris.

At the series’ center is Paul Fisher, a straight-A student from the San Fernando Valley who stumbled into the modeling business after a chance encounter with an alleged mobster. With a million dollars in shady funding and no experience, Fisher set out to challenge the titans of the industry—including the legendary Eileen Ford and playboy agent John Casablancas—only to find himself entangled in a “model war” that changed fashion forever.

Over ten episodes, “Model Wars” follows Fisher’s rise and disastrous fall as he parties his way through the glamorous scene, burns through mountains of cash, and builds a powerful new agency—all while contending with dangerous backers.

WHO: Vanessa Grigoriadis is a co-founder of Campside Media, host of Infamous: Inside America’s Biggest Scandals, Run Bambi Run, New York magazine’s Tabloid, and co-creator of Chameleon and Fallen Angel podcasts. She is a National Magazine Award winner, and a contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine and Vanity Fair.

WHEN + WHERE: The first episode is available now on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms. New episodes will be available on Wednesdays.

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About Campside Media
Campside Media is a podcast company specializing in investigative and narrative audio storytelling, with a slate of critically acclaimed series. The industry-leading company made 16 limited series in 2025.