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Premiering February 12, the series will chronicle D’Amore’s transformation from victim to relentless crusader as she exposes a notorious and prolific fraudster

LOS ANGELES – February 5, 2025 – Television personality and founder of LA-based organic Italian food and accessories company, Pizza Girl, Caroline D’Amore (“The Hills: New Beginnings,” “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” “Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars”) is taking back control with her powerful new true crime series with iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, “Once Upon a Con.” Premiering February 12, 2025, on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard, the series chronicles D’Amore’s transformation from victim to relentless crusader as she exposes David Bloom, the notorious and prolific fraudster.

Produced by Alex Baskin’s 32 Flavors—the creative force behind “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” “Vanderpump Rules,” and “The Valley,” among many others —and AYR Media (“Queen of the Con”; “Bitter Blood” and “Spy High,” among many others), “Once Upon a Con” delivers gripping access to D’Amore’s dramatic pursuit of justice, featuring never-before-seen footage of her high-stakes confrontation with Bloom that ultimately led to his arrest on multiple felony charges.

In 2020, Bloom infiltrated the star-studded world of Hollywood’s iconic Villa Carlotta, a prestigious haven for A-list creatives. Masquerading as a philanthropic billionaire with fabricated ties to top executives, Bloom orchestrated an elaborate scheme to defraud D’Amore and her business partners out of tens of thousands of dollars—and other victims out of significantly more.

But Bloom didn’t anticipate D’Amore’s determination to fight back.

Refusing to remain a victim, D’Amore launched her own investigation, uncovering decades of deceit that stretched back to Bloom’s days as Manhattan’s infamous "Wall Street Whiz Kid." The podcast reveals D’Amore’s fearless pursuit of the truth, taking listeners step-by-step through the relentless investigation and dogged efforts that ultimately bring Bloom to justice.

“‘Once Upon a Con’ isn’t just about what happened to me—it’s about exposing the manipulators who prey on trust and showing that even when you feel powerless, you can take the fight to those who think they’re untouchable,” says D’Amore.

"Once Upon a Con" features exclusive interviews with Bloom's victims, including survivors from his earlier multi-million-dollar busts in Manhattan in the 1980s and 1990s, uncovering his long trail of fraud across Hollywood and Manhattan, and delivering shocking revelations about his tactics. With unprecedented access to the investigation, “Once Upon a Con” gives listeners a front-row seat to the dramatic takedown of one of Hollywood’s most cunning predators, who now sits in a Los Angeles County prison waiting for trial.

"Once Upon a Con" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

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The deal will expand iHeartMedia’s podcast network with exclusive co-production, sales representation, marketing and distribution of 14 ERM shows as well as a roster of new podcasts

NEW YORK – February 5, 2025 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a partnership agreement with Exactly Right Media (ERM), the audio production company co-founded by “My Favorite Murder” creators Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff. The agreement makes iHeartMedia the exclusive sales, marketing and distribution partner for Exactly Right Media’s full slate of premium podcasts including the flagship show and fan favorite “My Favorite Murder,” as well as “Buried Bones,” “Ghosted! by Roz Hernandez,” “This Podcast Will Kill You” and more. 

This partnership comes on the heels of the 9th anniversary of “My Favorite Murder,” a milestone that marks nearly a decade of global success for the show. “My Favorite Murder” has approximately two billion lifetime downloads, and hosts Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff have sold out more than 100 live shows around the world. “My Favorite Murder” has gone on to win several industry recognitions including as an iHeartPodcast Awards recipient of the Audio Pioneer Icon Award, a Silver Spotify Creator Milestone Award and Webby People's Voice Winner in Podcasts: Best Co-Hosts – showing that Exactly Right Media has built an unwavering community of listeners. 

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Exactly Right Media, especially as we celebrate the incredible success of ‘My Favorite Murder’ on its 9th anniversary,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “Exactly Right’s bold approach to storytelling and their passionate, engaged listener base make them an exceptional partner for us. We’re proud to have their existing shows joining our family and can’t wait to create new podcasts with them.”

In addition to sales, marketing and distribution of ERM’s 14 current shows, the deal will include the creation and co-production of new shows, further expanding the breadth of content available to millions of podcast listeners worldwide. These new shows will leverage Exactly Right Media’s world-class production capabilities powered by their new audio and video studio, which opened in May 2024.

“We’re thrilled to join forces with iHeartMedia to amplify our shows and reach even more listeners,” said Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, co-founders of Exactly Right Media. “The 9th anniversary of ‘My Favorite Murder’ is the perfect time to join forces with iHeartMedia. We’re looking forward to working together to create even more compelling, thought-provoking content.”

For a full list of shows visit exactlyrightmedia.com. 

About My Favorite Murder

My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since its inception in January 2016, the show has broken global download records and sparked an enthusiastic and dedicated community of listeners.  

Visit MyFavoriteMurder.com for more information.

About Exactly Right Media

Founded in 2018, 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. Visit ExactlyRightMedia.com for more company information.

Bruins Alumnus Patrice Bergeron and Super Bowl Champion Mark Schlereth Join First Episode of New Weekly Podcast

NEW YORK (February 4, 2024) – Today, iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and the National Hockey League (NHL) announced the launch of the second co-produced show from their iHeartPodcasts partnership -- “Energy Line with Nate and JSB”. The hosts are none-other-than former NHL player Nate Thompson and broadcaster Julie Stewart-Binks, who will join forces in this weekly podcast to provide their take on well, all things hockey and much more! Fans can listen to the first episode now, here.

As the title of the show suggests, these two not only have a great connection, but are also comparable to a very large cup of Joe – full of energy and willing to talk about just about anything. Their experience on and off the ice will make for a great collection of stories, experiences and interviews with some entertaining personalities across the sports, culture, music and entertainment industries and well as your favorite influencers.

• Episode 1: Former NHLer and Stanley Cup Champion Patrice Bergeron, who played his entire 19-year career with the Boston Bruins (1264 regular season games, 427G - 613A -- 1040 Pts), joins Nate and Julie in the premier episode. Bergeron talks about his time as a rookie with Nate, his international experience as a member of Team Canada and the line combinations he’d love to see for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. He shares some thoughts on his former Bruins teammate Brad Marchand, why he’d love to play with Colorado Avalanche captain Nathan MacKinnon and much more.
   
• Three-time Super Bowl champion and Avalanche fan Mark Schlereth also joins JSB and his fellow Alaskan Nate Thompson to talk Alaskan life, the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl matchup and what the Miko Rantanen trade means for the Avs.

“Energy Line with Nate and JSB” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. The new podcast will join “NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers” as the second series in the recently announced slate of shows with the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

About the Hosts

Julie Stewart-Binks – A host and reporter living in New York, JSB has covered hockey since 2008. She has worked on-air at CTV, Fox Sports 1, ESPN, CBS Sports HQ, NHL on TNT, NHL Stanley Cup Live and is a 3x Telly Award winning talk show host at Fubo TV. This summer she was a host for CBC's Olympic coverage of Paris 2024 and hosted the NWSL on iON TV. She currently works on-air for SNY, Bet Rivers, and covers the Professional Women’s Hockey League. She has also played hockey, only recently retiring after taking a nasty cross-check in a beer league game.

A native of Toronto, Ont., Julie grew up as a competitive figure skater and sprinter with the ambition of winning gold in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games -- but once she realized that wasn't going to happen, she set her sights on working in sports television. Fun fact, her grandfather, Dr. John Stewart, was the rowing doctor for Team Canada at the 1976 and 1984 Olympic Games and her mother, Georgie Binks, is a former CBC News reporter.

Nate Thompson - Known for his grit, leadership, and versatility on the ice, Thompson played 844 games over 15 seasons with nine NHL Clubs, playing his final season in 2021-22 with the Philadelphia Flyers. One of only seven NHL players born in the State of Alaska, Thompson represented the U.S.A. at the 2012 and 2013 IIHF World Championships. Since retiring, Nate has dedicated himself to advocating for mental health, drawing from his own personal journey with mental health challenges and addiction. He actively speaks to athletes and communities about the importance of seeking help, building resilience, and fostering open conversations.

Currently, Nate is transitioning into a career in broadcast media, sharing his expertise and passion for hockey through NHL game coverage and reporting. Off the ice, he’s a devoted single dad, outdoorsman, and Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast who’s passionate about giving back and inspiring others to live with purpose and intention.

NHL Productions continues to create original content and unique programming to engage and entertain avid fans and attract a larger casual audience to the NHL. It’s robust line-up of podcasts includes:

• NHL Fantasy On Ice 
• NHL Draft Class
• NHL@TheRink
• NHL Backstory
• NHL Induction Class
• New: Unscripted with Virk and Demers (co-produced with iHeartPodcasts)
• New: 100% Hockey with Millard and Shannon
• New: Never Offside with Julie and Cat

About the National Hockey League (NHL)

The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, consists of 32 Member Clubs. Each team roster reflects the League’s international makeup with players from more than 20 countries represented, all vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup®. Every year, the NHL entertains more than 670 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 191 million followers - league, team and player accounts combined - across Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube; and more than 100 million fans online at NHL.com. The League broadcasts games in more than 160 countries and territories through its rightsholders including ESPN, TNT Sports and NHL Network in the U.S.; Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada; Viaplay in the Nordics, Baltics, and Poland; YLE in Finland; Nova in Czech Republic and Slovakia; Sky Sports and ProSieben in Germany; MySports in Switzerland; and CCTV5+ in China; and reaches fans worldwide with games available to stream in every country. Fans are engaged across the League’s digital assets on mobile devices via the free NHL® App; across nine social media platforms; on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™; and on NHL.com, available in eight languages and featuring unprecedented access to player and team statistics as well as every regular-season and playoff game box score dating back to the League’s inception, powered by SAP. NHL Original Productions and NHL Studios produce compelling original programming featuring unprecedented access to players, coaches and League and team personnel for distribution across the NHL’s social and digital platforms.

The NHL is committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The NHL’s Hockey Is For Everyone™ initiative reinforces that the official policy of the sport is one of inclusion on the ice, in locker rooms, boardrooms and stands. The NHL is expanding access and opportunity for people of all backgrounds and abilities to play hockey, fostering more inclusive environments and growing the game through a greater diversity of participants. To date, the NHL has invested more than $100 million in youth hockey and grassroots programs, with a commitment to invest an additional $5 million for diversity and inclusion programs over the next year.

Exclusive Launch Event and Listening Party Set For Feb. 4 at The Bell House in Brooklyn

• Topic Studios has partnered with iHeartPodcasts on “Cancellation Island,” the latest fiction podcast series from John Cameron Mitchell and Michael Cavadias.
• The first episode will debut on Sunday, Feb. 9 with new episodes available weekly on the iHeartRadio app and all major audio platforms.
• “Cancellation Island,” which was recorded in front of a live audience, will debut at an exclusive listening party at The Bell House in Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:30pm. Tickets are currently available HERE.
• Series description: Where do the cancelled people go? Why, Cancellation Island, of course, the hottest celebrity rehab this side of the Bermuda Triangle! Are you social media’s latest villain? Don’t worry! Led by our own resident Karen and her staff of Gen-Z therapists whose motto is: “What we lack in life experience, we make for in certainty”, Cancellation Island will put you through your paces as you crawl back to society’s good graces. When a notes app apology isn’t enough, book a one-way flight to Cancellation Island!
   
• The official trailer for the new series can be found HERE.
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• John Cameron Mitchell said: “Cancellation Island is a zany 30 Rock-like leftie satire about cancel culture. As one of our curators (therapists) tells us, “When all news is fake, then all stories are true,” including our very own conspiracy theory, K-Anon, which concerns the secret lizard people among us. Are they responsible for the mysterious disappearances of the cancelled? Are they being picked off? Michael Cavadias and I had a blast creating this with Christy Gressman and Topic Studios and recording it all in front of a live studio audience - we can’t wait for you to listen.”
• Christy Gressman, Vice President of Podcasts at Topic Studios said: “Bringing John’s wild and wonderful ideas to life is always a joy, and we are incredibly proud of this smart, timely, hilarious project that pushes the bounds of scripted podcasting. We’re so excited to release it into the world and for audiences to come along for the ride.”
• “Cancellation Island” stars Holly Hunter as KAREN, is written by John Cameron Mitchell and Michael Cavadias, directed by John Cameron Mitchell, and produced by Christy Gressman. A Topic Studios and iHeartPodcasts production.
• The series also stars Josh Pais as KARL, Erin Markey as KAI, K. Todd Freeman as KLAUDE, Murphy Taylor Smith as KALINA, Justice Singleton as KIRK, Mary Testa as KRIS, Jo Firestone as KALLIE, Mia Pak as KYOKO, Joseph Keckler as KALE, Maria Mercedes Galuppo as KARMEN, Micah Stock as KASPAR, Idalmis Garcia as KIKI, Michael Cavadias as JONAS and JOSH, Nate Davila as PEPO, Veronica Guadalupe as PEPA.
• John Cameron Mitchell is a boundary pushing writer, director, and actor who first worked with Topic Studios on the revolutionary musical dark-comedy podcast “Anthem: Homunculus,” which was co-created by Bryan Weller and stars Glenn Close, Cynthia Erivo, Patti Lupone, Marion Cotillard, and Laurie Anderson. He’s known for writing and starring in the Broadway musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” which he also adapted for the big screen. Film credits that he wrote and directed include “Shortbus,” “Rabbit Hole,” and “How to Talk to Girls at Parties.” As an actor his television roles have included “Girls,” “Shrill”, “The Good Fight,” “The Sandman,” “City on Fire,” and Joe Exotic in “Joe Vs Carole.”
• Michael Cavadias is an actor/writer and performer. His film and television credits include “Wonder Boys,” “All We Had,” “I Remember Nothing,” “Girls,” and “Difficult People.” In theatre, his credits include Anohni’s “She Who Saw Beautiful Things” at The Kitchen and “Star Odyssey - The Pilot” at MoMA PS1. Michael’s character Claywoman was originally created at Blackips Performance Cult in the 90s and developed at Mabou Mines. “The Mystery of Claywoman” (directed by Rob Roth) was presented at The New Museum, The Wild Project, Town Hall, Abrons Art Center, and the Howl Festival. “Conversations with Claywoman” was featured at The Meltdown Festival in London and continues regularly at Pangea in New York City.
   
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ABOUT TOPIC STUDIOS

Topic Studios is an award-winning entertainment studio that develops, finances, and produces critically acclaimed films, television series, and podcasts for demanding audiences. A trusted partner in the industry and home for creators to do their most ambitious work, Topic Studios delivers quality, compelling storytelling with an uncompromising commitment to creativity.

The studio has produced pioneering podcasts including The Space Within (Audible), a thrilling sci-fi mystery starring Jessica Chastain, Michael Shannon, Bobby Cannavale, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Stuhlbarg, Shea Whigham, and Carmen Ejogo, which debuted at #1 on Audible’s charts and is an Audible Best of 2023; the Webby-award nominated Not Lost (Pushkin Industries, iHeartRadio), from former Dinner Party Download host Brendan Francis Newnam, which was included as one of The New York Times and Vulture’s Best Podcasts of 2022; and the cultural phenomenon Missing Richard Simmons (Stitcher/Pineapple Street Media), which investigates the fitness guru’s mysterious disappearance from the public eye. Additionally, the studio is behind the upcoming Crooks Everywhere (iHeartMedia) about the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, starring Sienna Miller.

Current and upcoming film projects include Searchlight Pictures’ A Real Pain from Jesse Eisenberg, starring Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin, A24’s David Lowery-directed Mother Mary, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, Wicker starring Olivia Colman, directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Willson, and Michael Covino’s Splitsville, starring Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona.

Topic Studios also boasts a thriving television division with projects including the Emmy Award-winning big wave surfing series 100 Foot Wave (HBO), the documentary series Nuclear Family (HBO); and documentary series Love Fraud (Showtime).

The studio has produced over 35 film and television projects earning 8 Academy Award® nominations (2 wins), 10 Golden Globe nominations (1 win), and 9 Emmy nominations (2 wins).

New York, NY – January 30, 2025 - BBC Studios, producer and global distributor of innovative and world-class audio content from the BBC, and iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in the United States, today announced a multi-year deal that will make iHeartMedia the exclusive third-party advertising reseller of BBC podcasts to the U.S. market.  The partnership will see iHeartMedia’s leading audio sales force work closely with BBC Studios to represent its extensive slate of premium podcasts and to amplify BBC’s content portfolio in this growing market. 

BBC is home to some of the highest-quality and most popular podcasts across the globe, including Global News Podcast, World of Secrets, In Our Time, History’s Secret Heroes, and Infinite Monkey Cage. In early 2024, BBC Studios launched a dedicated audio unit to maximize creative and commercial opportunities for the BBC’s premium podcast output in the global audio market.

Louise la Grange, SVP, BBC Audio, Digital News and Streaming at BBC Studios, said: “We are delighted to expand our partnership with iHeart to represent BBC podcasts in the U.S. ad market. Partnering with iHeart as a major scale player will introduce new brands to our incredible content and is an exciting step forward for our international growth ambitions for audio. For brands who want the very best of BBC audiences in the U.S., we now have even greater capabilities via iHeart’s Triton technology to incorporate BBC podcasts in campaigns across the BBC’s digital footprint consisting of BBC.com, BBC News & BBC Studios channels on YouTube, FAST channels, and BBC social channels.” 

Conal Byrne, CEO of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group, said: “BBC has held its position as one of the most respected, highest-quality brands in media for decades, and we couldn’t be more honored and excited to expand our relationship and represent their podcasts titles in the exploding U.S. podcast market.  At iHeartMedia, with our unparalleled reach across both radio and podcasting, and the largest audio sales force in the industry, we have the ability to further extend their podcast growth in the U.S. We look forward to continuing our relationship with BBC and exploring even more opportunities to collaborate across our network.”

iHeartPodcasts is the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac. iHeartPodcasts produces thousands of shows across a wide variety of genres, that span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime – and everything in between.

This deal follows on a recent announcement from BBC Studios that it has partnered with Triton Digital, the global technology and services leader in the digital audio, podcast and radio industries, to leverage Triton’s platforms and tools to unlock new insights and opportunities for audio clients outside the UK. Triton Digital is owned by iHeartMedia.

About BBC Studios

The main commercial arm of BBC Commercial Ltd, BBC Studios generated revenues in the last year of £1.8 billion and a third consecutive year of profits of over £200 million. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, the business is built on two operating areas: the Content Studio, which produces, invests and distributes content globally and Media & Streaming, with BBC branded channels, services including bbc.com and BritBox International and joint ventures in the UK and internationally. The business made more than 2,800 hours of award-winning British programmes last year for a wide selection of public service and commercial broadcasters and platforms, both in the UK and across the globe. Its content is internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, and includes world-famous brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, the Planet series, Bluey and Doctor Who.

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NEW YORK, N.Y.- January 29, 2025- iHeartMedia will exclusively World Premiere and broadcast an on air special with Will Smith and Big Sean’s new single “BEAUTIFUL SCARS” featuring OBanga tonight at 7 p.m. PT. The 30-minute special will include an interview hosted by Enrique Santos, focusing on Will Smith’s return to music across Hip-Hop, Rhythm and CHR iHeartRadio stations nationwide.

Will Smith is a multifaceted entertainer with a remarkable career spanning acting, music, and entrepreneurship. A winner of prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, four Grammy Awards, a SAG Award, a BAFTA Award, and an NAACP, he has made an indelible mark across multiple fields. Recently, Smith has made a comeback in music with his single "You Can Make It," which debuted at number three on Billboard's Top Gospel Songs chart, which has since reached #1 at Gospel Radio, the first for Smith at the format.  He delivered a powerful live performance on the song at the 2024 BET Awards alongside Kirk Franklin, Chandler Moore, and the Sunday Service Choir. He also showcased his new single "Work of Art" at the "La Velada del Año IV" boxing event in Madrid, joined by collaborators Russ and Jaden Smith. He also performed at the 2024 Rock in Rio Music Festival in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil last fall. With these latest releases, Will Smith continues expanding his already impressive entertainment legacy.

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

Premiering February 11, the 8-part series is a deeply personal and shocking true-crime podcast exploring Kenny “The Kid” Tekiela’s secret life of organized crime and its effects on his unsuspecting family, hosted by his real-life son, Kyle Tekiela

Listen to the trailer now HERE

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV today announce “Crook County,” a new true crime podcast that details the first-person account of Ken Tekiela, a celebrated Chicago firefighter and loving father of two who led a secret double life as a hitman for the Chicago mafia. For over two decades Ken, known in crime circles as “the Kid,” successfully kept his mafia life a secret from his family and closest friends. In 2013, that all changed when he broke down and told his son Kyle everything. The story is told in first person by Ken and is hosted by Kyle Tekiela, an award-winning filmmaker, and Ken’s oldest son. For 10 years, Kyle dug into his father’s past, unearthing shocking stories of shootouts, murders, police corruption, and cover-ups –– stories about the father he thought he knew.

“Crook County” is an immersive 8-part series about Ken’s rise through the ranks of the legendary organized crime syndicate, the Chicago Outfit. From brothel doorman at the age of 17 and ruthless assassin in his 20s, to the many years that followed cleaning up the messes of the mafia and crooked cops alike as a firefighter and paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department. He finally moved to the suburbs with his new wife and kids, trying desperately to put it all behind him. The podcast explores in great depth and detail Ken’s life of crime and its profound and lasting impact on his family to this very day.

“Shocking doesn’t begin to cover the reaction I had when my father finally told me the truth about his past,” said host Kyle Tekiela. “But sometimes bad news can lead you on a path you otherwise would never have traveled. As tough as it was, this journey has allowed our family to heal many of the wounds that had been festering for decades, and for that I’m grateful.”

WHO: Kyle Tekiela is a five-time Emmy Award winner and co-founder of Common Enemy, a film and television production company based in Los Angeles, California. His most acclaimed film, Mudbound, directed by Dee Rees and starring Garrett Hedlund, Carey Mulligan, Jason Clarke, Jason Mitchell, Mary J. Blige, Rob Morgan, and Jonathan Banks, premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, where it received five-star reviews and was purchased by Netflix, becoming the largest acquisition at the festival and the second largest in Sundance history. Mudbound was nominated for four Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, won Best Ensemble at the Gotham Awards, and was named Best Film of 2017 by both the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. Other feature film producing efforts include the heist thriller Cut Throat City, directed by Wu-Tang Clan founder and visionary RZA, starring Ethan Hawke, Eiza González, and Wesley Snipes, which premiered at SXSW; Cult thriller We Summon the Darkness, starring Alexandra Daddario and Johnny Knoxville; the horror-comedy Burying the Ex, directed by genre legend Joe Dante and starring Alexandra Daddario, Ashley Greene, and the late Anton Yelchin; and the horror film The Midnight Man, starring Lin Shaye and Robert Englund. In 2025, Kyle is releasing Season One of his true-crime podcast “Crook County” with iHeart Podcasts in partnership with TenderfootTV.

WHEN: Listen to the first two episodes of “Crook County” on February 11, with new episodes weekly.

WHERE: “Crook County” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-crook-county-259813887/

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ABOUT TENDERFOOT TV

A leader in premium podcast content, Tenderfoot TV was founded by Atlanta director and independent filmmaker, Payne Lindsey, and music industry veteran, Donald Albright. The 2016 launch of the award-winning true-crime podcast, “Up and Vanished,” marked Tenderfoot’s entry and ascension in podcasting. The viral sensation became an international news story after influencing 2 arrests in a decade-old cold case and receiving over 450 million downloads across three seasons. Tenderfoot has since created additional breakthrough podcasts including the critically acclaimed “Atlanta Monster,” “Dear Alana,” “The MLK Tapes,” “Radio Rental'' starring Rainn Wilson, and AP’s Podcast of the year, “To Live and Die in LA.” With over 850 million downloads to date, Tenderfoot continues to develop fiction and nonfiction projects as podcasts, and has expanded into TV and film, airing the first season of “Up and Vanished” (TV series) on the Oxygen network in 2020. Recipients of the 2020 Icon/Pioneer Award at the iHeart Podcast Awards, and recognized by Fast Company as a company that “knows how to keep listeners engaged,” Tenderfoot has no plans of slowing down, having already collaborated with the likes of HBO, Netflix, iHeart, Audible, Audacy, QCode, Spotify, and Issa Rae’s label Radio. In eight years, Tenderfoot has become one of the premiere creatives and most respected destinations for podcasting, and aims to be a leader in multi-platform storytelling. Visit tenderfoot.tv for more company information.

iHeart brings leading podcast talent including Malcolm Gladwell, Jay Shetty, David Eagleman and others to the Centre Stage and to the event’s newest offering: iHeart Podcast Creator Studio 

Web Summit Qatar will feature an on-site iHeartPodcasts Studio for top podcast talent to record episodes live from the floor

DOHA, Qatar and NEW YORK – January 29, 2025 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO) announced that iHeartPodcasts will be the official podcast partner for the 2025 Web Summit Qatar. 

The second edition of Web Summit Qatar is set to gather more than 20,000 technology and business leaders, founders, world-leading investors, media and a record 1,250 startups at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from February 23 - 26, 2025.

Top iHeartPodcasts talent, show producers and executives will be in attendance to participate in a range of events including educational sessions, live podcast recordings and Centre Stage content like fireside chats, panel discussions and Q&A sessions. 

This year’s Centre Stage sessions will welcome Conal Byrne, CEO of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group along with other leading iHeartPodcasts talent including Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author and co-founder of Pushkin Industries and host of “Revisionist History”; Jay Shetty, global best-selling author and award-winning host of the chart-topping global podcast “On Purpose”; David Eagleman, neuroscientist at Stanford University, internationally best-selling author and host of “Inner Cosmos”; and Jonathan Strickland, Executive Producer for iHeartPodcasts and host of “TechStuff.”

Additionally as part of the partnership, Web Summit Qatar will introduce a new conference offering, the iHeart Podcast Creator Studio, featuring an on-site iHeartPodcasts Recording Studio and attendee lounge for live show taping on the showroom floor. These experts, from Malcolm Gladwell to Jay Shetty and David Eagleman and others, including Noel Brown and Ben Bowlin co-hosts of “Ridiculous History,” will present multiple podcast courses for attendees at the Creator Studio on the foundations of podcasting. Programming will include discussions and interactive workshops about effective storytelling, technical setup and equipment needs, audio production basics, content strategy and planning, launch and growth marketing, “If I Knew Then” lessons, and finding an audience and sponsors. 

“It is wonderful to welcome iHeartMedia and its globally recognized podcast talent to Web Summit Qatar,” said Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour Al-Thani, Chairman of the Web Summit Qatar Organising Committee and Director of the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar. “There is significant growth potential for the podcast medium across the Middle East and North Africa. Therefore it is critical that attendees of Web Summit Qatar have direct access to the leading podcast publisher globally. Thanks to this partnership, Web Summit Qatar attendees will be able to learn directly from experts about how to create their own content, incorporate the latest innovations, and grow their platform.”

“At iHeart, we believe in the power of bringing brilliant minds together for interesting and vibrant discussions that lead to innovation and change,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia. “Our partnership with the GCO provides a great opportunity to work together to push the boundaries of podcasting today — and what it can become in the future.”

Shetty and Gladwell will join the Web Summit Qatar lineup that includes tech and VC leaders like Alexis Ohanian, founder of Seven Seven Six and Reddit co-founder; Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook and B Capital; Laura Chambers, CEO of Mozilla Corporation; and Brian Robbins, CEO of Paramount Pictures. For the full lineup and schedule including session dates and times, please visit https://qatar.websummit.com/schedule/. 

About Web Summit

Web Summit is a technology events company, bringing together a global community of founders, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to connect and exchange ideas about the technology and trends shaping the world. Web Summit events – including Web Summit in Lisbon, Web Summit Rio in South America, Web Summit Vancouver in North America, Web Summit Qatar in the Middle East, and RISE in Asia – have gathered nearly one million people since Web Summit's beginnings as a 150-person conference in Dublin in 2009. Its newest event, Web Summit Vancouver, will launch in May 2025.

About the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar

The Government Communications Office was established in 2015 to serve as the strategic communications arm of the State of Qatar. It coordinates communications activities across government and public-sector institutions, showcasing the country’s vision, initiatives and achievements in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. 

“iHeartRadio LIVE with Will Smith: An Exclusive World Premiere Event” will celebrate Will Smith’s return to music on January 29

NEW YORK, N.Y. – January 24, 2024 – iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists alike with special programming, including World Premiere debuts and live events. 

iHeartMedia World Premiered new music this week, including Papa Roach’s “Even If it Kills Me” on January 22 across all iHeartRadio Rock and select Alt stations; and Sexyy Red and Bruno Mars’ “Fat Juicy &” on January 24 across all iHeartRadio Hip-Hop and Rhythm CHR stations. 

Additionally, iHeartRadio hosted the “iHeartRadio Album Preview Party: Featuring The High Road by Kane Brown” in Nashville, Atlanta, Cleveland, Phoenix, and Minneapolis where  listeners had early access to Kane’s new album “The High Road,” out now. At Nashville’s event, Kane made a special appearance and participated in a Q&A with iHeart hosts Brooke Taylor and Ricki Sanchez. Winners from radio promotions in all markets received an exclusive invite to the Album Preview Party and took home merchandise hand-selected by Kane. To further highlight “The High Road,” all iHeartCountry stations featured Kane’s new music and past hits once per hour from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. local time on release day, January 24. 

Next week, iHeart will celebrate Will Smith’s return to music with “iHeartRadio LIVE with Will Smith: An Exclusive World Premiere Event” on Wednesday, January 29. During the special evening, Smith will premiere his new single with Big Sean "BEAUTIFUL SCARS," featuring OBanga, and talk about his new song and more during an interview hosted by iHeartRadio's Enrique Santos. Fans can tune in at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and the free iHeartRadio app on the Hit Nation station.

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

Iconic Morning Show’s Greatest Moments Available for Free Daily On Demand and Will also Debut as a Dedicated FAST Channel on Tubi

SAN FRANCISCO,  January 23, 2025 – Tubi (www.tubitv.com), Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with iHeartMedia to bring the widely popular nationally syndicated radio show and podcast "The Breakfast Club" to Tubi viewers. For the first time ever, “The Breakfast Club” will be available not only on-demand, but also as a dedicated FAST Channel that will include greatest moments from episodes and original shortform content from the show.  Featuring DJ Envy, Charlamagne Tha God, and Jess Hilarious, “The Breakfast Club” boasts a global reach of six million monthly listeners and a massive social media following.

As of today, fans can enjoy “best of” moments from “The Breakfast Club” on-demand, with a FAST Channel launching in February, where they can also catch the morning show’s greatest moments daily, along with curated clips and highlights, all completely free. This landmark deal marks Tubi as the first AVOD platform to offer "The Breakfast Club" and the first to add the FAST channel, capitalizing on the show's immense popularity and dedicated fanbase to drive viewership and engagement.

“The Breakfast Club” has become the bullhorn for modern culture and is widely regarded as the most informative and entertaining top-rated contemporary Hip-Hop/R&B morning show today. The Breakfast Club is a must-stop destination for musicians, entertainers, and politicians alike with guests on the show ranging from former President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden, and VP Kamala Harris to Jay-Z, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart, Snoop Dogg, Future, 50 Cent, Lizzo, Will Smith, and Alicia Keys. The morning program originates from iHeartMedia’s legendary Power 105.1/WWPR-FM in New York and is nationally syndicated by Premiere Networks on more than 100 stations nationwide, including markets such as Houston, Atlanta, Miami, and Detroit; and is also a leading iHeartPodcast available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard. The Radio Hall of Famers also host “Weekends with The Breakfast Club,” a three-hour weekly program featuring a countdown of the top 20 hits of the week. 

“‘The Breakfast Club' transcends morning shows with honest conversations at the heart of culture,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi. “At the core of our partnership with iHeartMedia is a shared interest in content that reflects culture and a passion to bring this influential and entertaining show to Tubi's massive audience for even more fans to discover."

“The Breakfast Club has become a beacon of popular culture for millions in America on air, online, and socially”, said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “This new partnership with Tubi extends the reach of this iconic franchise to new TV audiences everywhere”.

By offering both VOD and FAST channel options, Tubi provides a comprehensive viewing experience for fans to enjoy "The Breakfast Club" anytime, anywhere. This dynamic partnership with iHeartMedia reinforces Tubi's commitment to delivering free, yet premium content and expanding its programming lineup to cater to diverse audiences.

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About Tubi

Tubi is a global entertainment company dedicated to providing all people access to all the world’s stories. Tubi offers the largest collection of premium on-demand content, including over 275,000 movies and TV episodes and more than 300 exclusive originals. With a passionate fanbase and over 97 million monthly active users, the company is committed to putting viewers first with free, accessible entertainment. Tubi is part of Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation that oversees the company’s digital businesses.