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Season Two of the Award-Winning Investigative Series – The Turning – Set to Launch on January 24, 2023; Listen to the official audio trailer now HERE

Much of ballet culture in America stems from the artistry and experience of world-renowned choreographer George Balanchine, who brought ballet to the next level in the United States, creating an entirely new aesthetic and understanding of movement. Despite his genius, he also controlled — and, some would argue, abused — a string of very young muses, even marrying several of them. He created a culture where a male choreographer could grow dancers into obedient “vessels” to be molded into whatever the choreographer wanted. What was the cost of bringing these ballets to life? How far does Balanchine’s shadow extend beyond himself?  

Now in season two of their investigative podcast series – THE TURNING: Room of Mirrors – Rococo Punch, the independent audio production studio, and iHeartRadio, America’s #1 audio company, team up to follow the lives of former, current, and aspiring dancers as they define their complex relationship with the art form they cannot live without. While the image of ballet in modern America is one of delicacy, beauty and status, underneath this elegant veneer is a challenging culture, one that is far more extreme than outsiders might imagine and more complex than insiders may initially realize. It’s a society founded on the culture of a single male leader exerting his control over young women.

With this new season, host Erika Lantz returns to explore a more nuanced look at an insulated world through stories of the women who set the stage for what we know as ballet today. The dancers open up to her about what it means to fully dedicate oneself to an unforgiving yet intoxicating pursuit, and reveal the physical and mental demands inside ballet.  Lantz looks at cultural scripts around gender, race, genius, beauty, body image, and more. Who created the ballet body and how does it persist in modern dance today? What does it mean to perfect “The Line” in ballet? Having studied ballet for 10 years beginning at age 4, Lantz weaves in her own experience and unique perspective.

Coming off the heels of critically acclaimed podcast shows Welcome to Provincetown and Finding Raffi, Rococo Punch and iHeartPodcasts is set to launch THE TURNING: Room of Mirrors on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  Already named one of Vulture’s “Most Anticipated Podcasts of 2023,” THE TURNING: Room of Mirrors is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Erica Lantz: 

Erika Lantz is a senior producer at Rococo Punch and the host of podcast The Turning. In the first season of The Turning, her reporting on the experiences of former nuns who left Mother Teresa’s religious order won the Livingston Award for International Reporting, the first podcast to do so. Before Rococo Punch, Erika worked at PRX, WBUR, and APM and freelanced as an independent producer and editor. Her work has aired on Snap Judgment, NPR’s All Things Considered, Here & Now, APM, and the CBC, among others. She aims for musicality and emotional depth in her work, which has won national awards for innovation in audio storytelling, including a National Edward R. Murrow Award, recognition from the Gracies and Third Coast International Audio Festival, and the Society of Professional Journalists’ Sigma Delta Chi Award for feature reporting.

About Rococo Punch:

Rococo Punch is an independent podcast production company specializing in exquisite sound design and thoughtful content. Current projects range from investigative journalism to game shows to chat-casts. The team developed some of the most listened-to podcasts, reaching millions of people around the world. Among the shows they helped create include the Gracie-award-winning The Turning: The Sisters Who Left, Welcome to Provincetown, Finding Raffi, Queen Of Hearts, Modern Love: The Podcast, and Servant of Pod. Follow @RococoPunch on Twitter and visit www.rococopunch.com for more information.

New York, N.Y. – January 15, 2023 – The sixth annual 2023 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One celebrated the biggest names in Alternative Rock live in front of music fans on Saturday, January 14. Hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally syndicated “The Woody Show,” the event brought unforgettable performances from Los Angeles natives Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack White, Muse, Fall Out Boy, Phoenix, CHVRCHES, Beach Weather and Rosa Linn, at the historic Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California.

The 2023 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO event was broadcasted on iHeartRadio Alternative and Rock stations across the country, on iHeartRadio.com and on the iHeartRadio app. Alternative music fans around the world were able to livestream the event on Veeps.com or via the Veeps app on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, and Android.

The music heard on iHeartRadio’s Alternative and Rock stations shined on stage with an extraordinary lineup that included these special moments:

• Fall Out Boy opened the 2023 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO performing their biggest hits. As the crowd shouted with anticipation the pop-punk icons launched the entire festival with “Sugar We’re Goin Down,” and treated the crowd to their career-spanning smash-hits including “Uma Thurman,” “This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race,” a fiery rendition of “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up),” “Dance, Dance,” Thanks fr th Mmmrs” and more.
• Armenian singer/songwriter Rosa Linn made a statement performing in a “Stop the Blockade” jacket. Her set included many of her own songs like "Choices," "WDIA (Would Do It Again)" and "Never Be Mine," and she also sang a beautiful rendition of The Police's hit "Every Breath You Take."
• French Indie band Phoenix lit up the Kia Forum stage with selections from their discography of the last 23 years. They started off with a few songs from one of their biggest albums, 2009's Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix including “Lisztomania” and “Lasso.” To wrap up their set, Phoenix burst into their infectious hit from Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, "1901." Just when the audience thought the set was over, Mars jumped into the audience and brought his extra-long microphone cord down with him as he walked through the audience then scaling a wall to get to the fans on the second level of the Forum.
• Sporting stylish suits, Beach Weather kicked off their set with, “Swoon,” then performed their new hit single “Trouble With This Bed,” and closed out with "Sex, Drugs, etc."
• Muse delivered electrifying performances of their career-spanning hits. The trio kicked off their high-energy set with the title track of their latest album, a 10-track project titled Will Of The People. The ALTer EGO crowd got to hear live renditions of Muse’s most iconic songs they released through the decades, including “Madness,” “Uprising,” and “Supermassive Black Hole.”
• CHVRCHES sparkled on stage during dance-inducing set and had the crowd on their feet and singing along while perfomring “He Said She Said,” “Forever,” “Miracle,” “Asking For a Friend,” “Mother” and “Clearest Blue.”
• Jack White stunned the audience with his vocals and guitar skills delivering an electric performance of hits “Steady, as She Goes,” “Seven Nation Army,” “Icky Thump” and more.
• Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out the 2023 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO show with a powerful performance of their smash hits “Californication,” “Snow” “The Drummer” and more.

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of incredibly successful, nationally recognized concert events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, the iHeartCountry Festival presented by Capital One and the iHeartRadio Wango Tango.

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, Planet Fitness, and State Farm.

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Hosted by Bobby Bones, the iHeartCountry Festival Will Take Place at Moody Center in Austin, Texas on Saturday, May 13 and Will Broadcast Across iHeartMedia’s Country Music Radio Stations Nationwide

New York, N.Y. – January 17, 2023 – iHeartMedia announced today the return of the “iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One” on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Now in its tenth year, the 2023 lineup will feature Country music’s hottest artists including Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, Sam Hunt, Elle King, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, special guest Bailey Zimmerman and more performing live at “Moody Center” in Austin, hosted once again by iHeartMedia's nationally-syndicated top on-air Country personality, Bobby Bones.

“We are so excited to celebrate the tenth year of the iHeartCountry Festival with country music fans in the live music capital,” said Rod Phillips, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartCountry. “With this lineup fans are sure to experience a night of unforgettable performances and we are thrilled to be returning to Moody Center in Austin.”

iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com on Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT).

Capital One Cardholders get exclusive access to pre-sale tickets before the general public for 48 hours only beginning Tuesday, January 24 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT) through Thursday, January 26 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT). Pre-sale information and tickets can be found at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne. Additionally, Capital One Cardholders can add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase to enjoy an intimate cardholder pre-event at iHeartCountry Festival featuring a special performance by Kane Brown, complimentary food and beverage, and more. Supplies are limited. Eligible cardholders can also redeem rewards for exclusive ticket packages on Capital One Entertainment.

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

iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Ram Trucks, and Wild Turkey ®, with more to be announced. For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 27 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT (12 p.m. CT) via Ticketmaster.com.

Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.

About Capital One

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

About Moody Center

Moody Center provides the nation’s 11th largest city with a premier venue to host the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena replaces the 45-year-old Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center at The University of Texas and is home to The University of Texas Women’s and Men’s basketball games, family shows, and other sporting and community events. Moody Center is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin and Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. Additional information and news, follow @moodycenteratx on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – January 13, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. Miley Cyrus’ new single “Flowers” had a World Premiere debut on January 12 across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations. Additionally, the song was highlighted in iHeartRadio’s “New Music Friday” feature across all CHR stations, receiving special plays throughout January 13. Also on January 12, Ledisi’s “I Need To Know” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio R&B stations.

From January 12 to January 14, fans can catch Carly Pearce in iHeartLand as she takes over the metaverse with iHeartRadio LIVE with Carly Pearce. The special concert will stream for two days only, starting Thursday, January 12th at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. During iHeartRadio LIVE with Carly Pearce, fans will be treated to a special performance from the country star featuring some of her biggest hits, including "What He Didn’t Do" and so much more. Click here to visit iHeartLand.

This Saturday, January 14, the 2023 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One takes over Los Angeles once again with an epic night of music. Performing at the Kia Forum this year are Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack White, Muse, Fall Out Boy, Phoenix, CHVRCHES, Beach Weather and Rosa Linn, and it's all hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7's nationally syndicated "The Woody Show." Fans can catch a live stream of the show on Veeps.com at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m PT by clicking here. Additionally, Alternative and Rock iHeartRadio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets, as well as iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio app.

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

The 8-part investigative series hosted by Journalist Josie Duffy Rice launches Jan 18, 2023

School of Humans and iHeartPodcasts today announce “Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children.” In 1968, five Black girls escaped from the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children, a so-called “reform school” outside of Montgomery, Alabama. These girls were not the first children to run away from the institution, which everyone called Mt. Meigs. Children tried to escape all the time, desperate to get away from a place described by many as a child’s prison. But this time was different. This time, a girl named Mary Stephens chose to tell someone her story. It was a decision that would change everything.

“Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children,” hosted by Josie Duffy Rice, is an investigative podcast chronicling the history of Mt. Meigs, an institution that began as a safe haven for black youth before mutating into a “modern-day slave plantation” rife with torture and abuse. It tells the story of the man who decided to blow the whistle on the corruption and brutality that flourished at Mt. Meigs, and the repercussions he suffered as a result. And it traces the histories of the now-adults who were trapped there as children in the 1960s.

The podcast traces how individuals and policies seeded in the Jim Crow era allowed places like it to exist without accountability. It explores how ideas about juvenile criminal justice became institutionalized throughout the country, in places like the Dozier School in Florida, where the remains of 55 boys were discovered in 2012.

“Unreformed” features the voices of survivors who will tell their stories for the first time. Each of them remains haunted by their experience. Among them is artist Lonnie Holley, sent to Mt. Meigs at age 11 for being out past curfew. Now 72, Holley’s art is found all over the world, from The National Gallery to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Yet he still wakes at night with terrors. So does Mary Stephens, now 67 years old.

Still, Mary and Lonnie are, in many ways, the lucky ones. This podcast tells the story of countless former students who ended up on death row or serving life sentences. In particular, it focuses on Jesse James Andrews, who was sentenced to death for the grisly murder of three people in Los Angeles.

At its inception, Mt. Meigs seemed almost too good to be true — started by the daughter of an enslaved woman, the pride of Booker T. Washington, the place where Satchel Paige learned to play baseball. But soon, its vast potential was corrupted by the virulent racism of the state of Alabama. But despite its history of torture and abuse, Mt. Meigs remains open. Understanding what happened at institutions like Mt. Meigs is a critical part of reckoning with America’s past. That past lives on in contemporary law enforcement, education policy, and disproportionate violence against Black people. Guided by Josie Duffy Rice, “Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children” tells the story of what really happened at Mt Meigs.

“Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will debut January 18,2023. Listen to the official trailer now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Click follow to be alerted when new episodes post.

About Josie Duffy Rice

Josie Duffy Rice is a journalist, writer, Harvard Law School graduate, and podcast host whose work is primarily focused on prosecutors, prisons, and other criminal justice issues.

Currently, she co-hosts of What a Day, Crooked Media’s daily news podcast. She is also the creator and co-host of the podcast Justice in America. Until May 2021, she was President of The Appeal, a news publication that publishes original journalism about the criminal justice system. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Slate, among others. She was a writer on the FX show The Premise. Josie was also a consulting producer for Campside Media’s Suspect, a #1 hit podcast and winner of a 2022 Ambie Award for Best True Crime Podcast. About Producer Gabbie Watts Gabbie Watts began her audio career as a DJ in college radio at WPRB Princeton. After graduating, she made her foray into public radio, producing daily arts and culture show "City Lights" at WABE Atlanta. She became a School of Humans podcast podcast producer in 2019 and has produced a variety of shows from true crime to history and hosted iHeart’s “Cadaver Gals.”

About Composer Ben Sollee

Kentuckian Ben Sollee is an Emmy Award-winning composer and musician. He has toured the globe as a cellist, songwriter, storyteller and bandleader, sometimes by bicycle, performing his original music. As a composer he has created music for stage, screen (Land with Robin Wright) , podcasts (Hell & Gone) and virtual reality apps. He earned an Emmy Award for his 2018 score for Base Ballet. As a producer, he has curated hundreds of live events including experiences for the Speed Art Museum and Lincoln Center. Throughout it all, he has continued to advocate for people and the land by creating and curating experiences that grow a greater sense of togetherness.

About School of Humans

School of Humans is a multi-platform production company producing series for television (Dirty Jobs, Stuff You Should Know). The company launched its audio division with the hit true crime podcast HELL AND GONE in 2018. The perennial top ten podcast is now in its fourth season, with over 15 million downloads to date. School of Humans Audio Holdings now boasts a slate of successful non-fiction titles distributed under a multi-year deal with iHeartMedia. Among them, Big Brother: North Korea’s Forgotten Prince (reaching #8 for History podcasts); Out of The Shadows: Children of ‘86 (with iHeart/My Cultura network); ASTRAY (debuted at #15 on national podcast charts); and RACKET (A Vulture “Best New True Crime Podcasts” pick). School of Humans’ first scripted podcast, Sisters of The Underground starring Dania Ramirez (X-Men, Sweet Tooth) and Judy Reyes (Succession, Scrubs) was produced in conjunction with My Cultura and Eva Longoria’s UnbeliEVAble Entertainment.

Top financial app launches campaign across iHeartMedia’s multi platform network to educate parents about saving and investing for their kids’ future

LOS ANGELES, January 10, 2023 -- UNest, a leading fintech company that makes it easier than ever for parents to invest in their kids’ future, today announced a partnership with America’s leading audio company iHeartMedia. UNest will leverage iHeartMedia’s multiplatform capabilities and national reach to empower parents wanting to help their children with a strong financial head start and road map for the future.

“The opportunity to reach our audience of young parents on a national level is rarely available to fast-growing startups like UNest. That is why we are thrilled to join forces with the largest and most powerful audio platform in the country,” said Ksenia Yudina, founder and CEO of UNest. “UNest is a purpose-driven organization committed to changing the world for the better. Through this partnership we will reach millions of households that are looking for the guidance and tools to set their children on the path to financial success.”

The agreement between the two companies will allow UNest to leverage iHeartMedia’s expansive audio network which includes broadcast radio, podcast, digital, social, events, and marketing. The partnership, successfully launched in six regional markets as part of a pilot program, is now rolling out nationwide. The campaign seeks to educate expectant and young parents about the solutions available to ensure their children experience financial security and freedom.  

“We are always looking for more ways to bring value to our listeners and the communities we serve,” said Joe Robinson, President of Corporate Development and Ventures for iHeartMedia. “That’s why we’re excited to help build further brand awareness for UNest, a company whose mission is to champion a more inclusive financial system for Americans across the country.”

The partnership is a central part of UNest’s ongoing emphasis on increasing access for the 70% of Americans who lack awareness of tools to save and invest for major life milestones for their children. UNest’s app helps parents open tax-advantaged custodial accounts in less than five minutes. The money saved and invested in the account can be used by the parents for any child-related expenses such as college, a wedding, a first car or home. 

Since its market launch in 2020 UNest has helped over 500,000 parents and kids build a lasting financial legacy for their families. Through the app, parents manage an advisor-guided portfolio that can include both traditional ETF investments alongside selected cryptocurrencies. Parents can also invest in green funds, invite friends and family to contribute to their child’s account, and earn rewards from over 150 brands including Nike, DoorDash, Haven Life and Disney+.

About UNest

UNest is a purpose-driven fintech company empowering parents to invest and save for their kids’ future. Since launching in February of 2020, UNest has helped tens of thousands of families give their children a financial head-start and road map. Opening a UNest Investment Account for Kids requires no paperwork and takes just five minutes to set up through its award-winning app. UNest leadership team includes senior team members from MoneyLion, Marqeta, and Capital Group. The North Hollywood company is backed by leading investors including Anthos, The Artemis Fund, Franklin Templeton, Altair Capital, Launchpad Capital, OneWay Ventures, Unlock Venture Partners, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, Bitfury, and NBA All-Star Baron Davis. UNest is supported by a roster of celebrity brand ambassadors, such as Laura Dern and Hannah Simone, who share in the company’s mission. UNest Securities LLC is a FINRA registered broker-dealer. To learn more visit www.unest.co

Doja Cat, Glass Animals, Harry Styles, Imagine Dragons, Jack Harlow, Justin Bieber, Latto, Lil Nas X, Lizzo and Taylor Swift Nominated for Song of the Year at the 2023 “iHeartRadio Music Awards” Airing Live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, March 27, on FOX

NEW YORK, N.Y. – January 11, 2023 – iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced the nominees for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, March 27 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event also will be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.

Now in its tenth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2022, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2023. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise stage moments and will tell the stories of the winning artists’ road to #1. Since the Awards’ inception in 2013, the show has included live performances and appearances by superstar artists, such as Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Rihanna, Halsey, Justin Bieber, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Martin, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Big Sean, Sam Smith, Madonna, Blake Shelton, Pharrell, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and many others.

“This is the one awards show that shares the stories with fans of how the biggest artists of the year made their journeys to the top of the charts,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “It’s a celebration of “best in class” and viewers across America can watch it live on FOX.”

Artists receiving multiple nominations include, AJR, Anitta, Bailey Zimmerman, Bad Bunny, Bebe Rexha, Beyoncé, BLACKPINK, Black Eyed Peas, Blxst, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, BTS, Calibre 50, Carrie Underwood, David Guetta, Doja Cat, Drake, Dua Lipa, Elle King, Elton John, Farruko, Future, GAYLE, Glass Animals, GloRilla, Grupo Firme, Harry Styes, Imagine Dragons, Jack Harlow, Jordan Davis, Justin Bieber, Karol G, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Kim Petras, Kodak Black, Latto, La Adictiva, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Machine Gun Kelly, Måneskin, Megan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, Muni Long, Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Selena Gomez, Shania Twain, Shinedown, Steve Lacy, Swedish House Mafia, SZA, Taylor Swift, Tems, The Weeknd, Three Days Grace, Tiësto, and Yung Gravy. All nominees are listed below. For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.

“It’s been a great year for music with so many inspiring hits, we can’t wait to celebrate these artists and songs at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards,” said Tom Poleman, President and Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “Our annual awards show is one of the best in the industry at celebrating the power of music. This year’s show will once again entertain fans with incredible performances and special collaborations, it will be the year’s must-see event.”

In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards will again celebrate the fans, giving iHeartRadio listeners the opportunity to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Best Fan Army, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year, Favorite Documentary, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Residency and Favorite Use of a Sample.

Social voting begins today, January 11, and will close on March 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT for all categories. Fans can vote on Twitter using the appropriate category and nominee hashtags or by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.

Among the many winners of the 2022 Awards were Dua Lipa for Song of the Year; Olivia Rodrigo for Female Artist of the Year; Lil Nas X for Male Artist of the Year; and Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic for Best Duo/Group of the Year. The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards also honored Jennifer Lopez with the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award.

This year’s awards will once again feature a broad array of categories – finalists (in alphabetical order) are:

Song of the Year:                 

• “About Damn Time”- Lizzo
• “Anti-Hero”- Taylor Swift
• “As It Was”- Harry Styles
• “Big Energy”- Latto
• “Enemy (from the series Arcane League of Legends)”- Imagine Dragons and J.I.D.
• “First Class”- Jack Harlow
• “Ghost”- Justin Bieber
• “Heat Waves” - Glass Animals
• “INDUSTRY BABY” - Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
• “Woman” - Doja Cat

Artist of the Year:                

• Beyoncé
• Doja Cat
• Drake
• Dua Lipa
• Harry Styles
• Jack Harlow
• Justin Bieber
• Lizzo
• Taylor Swift
• The Weeknd

Best Duo/Group of the Year:                      

• AJR
• Black Eyed Peas
• BLACKPINK
• Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
• Glass Animals
• Imagine Dragons
• Måneskin
• OneRepublic
• Parmalee
• Red Hot Chili Peppers

Best Collaboration:              

• “Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)”- Elle King & Miranda Lambert
• “Cold Heart”- Elton John & Dua Lipa
• “half of my hometown”- Kelsea Ballerini ft. Kenny Chesney
• “I Like You (A Happier Song)” - Post Malone ft. Doja Cat
• “INDUSTRY BABY” - Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
• “One Right Now”- Post Malone & The Weeknd
• “Sweetest Pie” - Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa
• “Unholy” - Sam Smith & Kim Petras
• “WAIT FOR U” – Future ft. Drake & Tems
• “You Right” - Doja Cat ft. The Weeknd

Best New Pop Artist:

• Dove Cameron
• GAYLE
• Jax
• Nicky Youre
• Steve Lacy

Country Song of the Year:              

• “Buy Dirt” - Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan
• “half of my hometown” - Kelsea Ballerini ft. Kenny Chesney
• “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” - Cole Swindell
• “The Kind of Love We Make” - Luke Combs
• “Wasted On You” - Morgan Wallen

Country Artist of the Year:            

• Carrie Underwood
• Jason Aldean
• Kane Brown
• Luke Combs
• Morgan Wallen

Best New Country Artist:               

• Bailey Zimmerman
• Cody Johnson
• Elle King
• Elvie Shane
• Priscilla Block       

Afrobeats Artist of the Year:

• Burna Boy
• CKay
• Fireboy DML
• Tems
• Wizkid

Hip-Hop Song of the Year:             

• “F.N.F. (Let's Go)”- Hitkidd & GloRilla
• “First Class” - Jack Harlow
• “Girls Want Girls” – Drake ft. Lil Baby
• “Super Gremlin”- Kodak Black
• “WAIT FOR U” – Future ft. Drake & Tems

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:           

• Drake
• Future
• Kodak Black
• Lil Baby
• Moneybagg Yo

Best New Hip-Hop Artist:               

• B-Lovee
• GloRilla
• Latto
• Nardo Wick
• SleazyWorld Go

R&B Song of the Year:                   

• “BREAK MY SOUL” – Beyoncé
• “Free Mind” - Tems
• “Hrs And Hrs” - Muni Long
• “I Hate U”- SZA
• “Smokin Out The Window” - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic

R&B Artist of the Year:                  

• Blxst
• Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
• Muni Long
• SZA
• Yung Bleu

Best New R&B Artist:                     

• Blxst
• Brent Faiyaz
• Muni Long
• Steve Lacy
• Tems

Alternative Song of the Year:                     

• “Black Summer”- Red Hot Chili Peppers
• “EDGING”- Blink-182
• “Enemy (from the series Arcane League of Legends)”- Imagine Dragons
• “Heat Waves”- Glass Animals
• “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)”- Kate Bush

Alternative Artist of the Year:                   

• Imagine Dragons
• Måneskin
• Red Hot Chili Peppers
• twenty one pilots
• Weezer

Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock):                  

• Beach Weather
• BoyWithUke
• Giovannie and the Hired Guns
• Turnstile
• Wet Leg

Rock Song of the Year:                   

• “Black Summer”- Red Hot Chili Peppers
• “Patient Number 9”- Ozzy Osbourne ft. Jeff Beck
• “Planet Zero”- Shinedown
• “So Called Life”- Three Days Grace
• “Taking Me Back”- Jack White

Rock Artist of the Year:                  

• Ghost
• Papa Roach
• Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Shinedown
• Three Days Grace

Dance Song of the Year:                 

• “Cold Heart”- Elton John & Dua Lipa
• “Escape”- KX5, Kaskade, Deadmau5 ft. Hayla
• “Heaven Takes You Home”- Swedish House Mafia & Connie Constance
• “Hot In It”- Tiësto & Charli XCX
• “I'm Good (Blue)”- David Guetta & Bebe Rexha

Dance Artist of the Year:                

• Anabel Englund
• Joel Corry
• SOFI TUKKER
• Swedish House Mafia
• Tiësto

Latin Pop/Reggaeton Song Of The Year:             

• “El Incomprendido” - Farruko/ Víctor Cárdenas/ DJ Adoni
• “MAMIII”- Becky G & Karol G
• “Me Porto Bonito”- Bad Bunny ft. Chencho Corleone
• “Moscow Mule” - Bad Bunny
• “PROVENZA”- Karol G

Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the Year:              

• Bad Bunny
• Daddy Yankee
• Farruko
• Karol G
• Rauw Alejandro

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:                     

• “Cada Quien”- Grupo Firme ft. Maluma
• “Cómo Te Olvido” - La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho
• “Si Te Pudiera Mentir”- Calibre 50
• “Ya Solo Eres Mi Ex” - La Adictiva
• “Ya Supérame”- Grupo Firme

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:                    

• Calibre 50
• Christian Nodal
• El Fantasma
• Grupo Firme
• La Adictiva

Best New Latin Artist:                     

• Blessd
• Kali Uchis
• Quevedo
• Ryan Castro
• Venesti           

Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category

• “About Damn Time” – Lizzo
• “abcdefu” - GAYLE
• “Anti-Hero” - Taylor Swift
• “Buy Dirt”- Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan
• “Glimpse Of Us”- Joji 
•  “Lift Me Up”- Rihanna 
•  “N95” - Kendrick Lamar 
•  “pushin P” – Gunna ft. Future, Young Thug
• “Super Freaky Girl” - Nicki Minaj 
• “Wasted On You” - Morgan Wallen 
•  “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”- Lin-Manuel Miranda performed by the Cast of Encanto

Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category

• “Anti-Hero”- Taylor Swift 
• “As It Was” - Harry Styles 
• “Calm Down”- Rema & Selena Gomez
• “Don’t Be Shy”- Tiësto & Karol G 
• “DON’T YOU WORRY”- Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, David Guetta
• “Envovler” - Anitta 
• “Left and Right”- Charlie Puth ft. Jung Kook of BTS
• “Pink Venom”- BLACKPINK 
• “Tití Me Preguntó” - Bad Bunny 
• “Yet To Come” - BTS 

Best Fan Army: *Socially Voted Category

• “Barbz”- Nicki Minaj 
• “Beliebers”- Justin Bieber 
• “BeyHive” - Beyoncé
• “Blinks”- BLACKPINK 
• “BTSArmy”- BTS 
• “Harries” - Harry Styles 
• “Hotties”- Megan Thee Stallion 
• “Louies”- Louis Tomlinson 
• “RihannaNavy”- Rihanna 
• “Rushers”- Big Time Rush 
• “Selenators” - Selena Gomez 
• “Swifties”- Taylor Swift 

Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category

• Bailey Zimmerman
• Charli D’Amelio
• Em Beihold
• GAYLE
• GloRilla
• JVKE
• Lauren Spencer-Smith
• Yung Gravy

Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category

• Bad Bunny – SIEMPRERIC
• Demi Lovato – Angelo Kritikos
• Dua Lipa – Elizabeth Miranda
• Halsey – Yasi
• Harry Styles – Lloyd Wakefield
• Louis Tomlinson – Joshua Halling
• Luke Combs – David Bergman
• Machine Gun Kelly – Sam Cahill
• Olivia Rodrigo – DONSLENS
• Post Malone – Adam DeGross
• twenty one pilots - Ashley Osborn
• YUNGBLUD – Tom Pallant

TikTok Bop of the Year: *Socially Voted Category

• “About Damn Time”- Lizzo 
• “As It Was” - Harry Styles
• “Bad Habit” - Steve Lacy 
• “Bejeweled”- Taylor Swift 
• “Big Energy”- Latto 
• “CUFF IT”- Beyoncé
• “Envolver”- Anitta 
• “Just Wanna Rock” - Lil Uzi Vert 
• “Made You Look”- Meghan Trainor 
• “Super Freaky Girl” - Nicki Minaj 
• “Unholy”- Sam Smith & Kim Petras 
• “World’s Smallest Violin”- AJR 

Favorite Documentary: *Socially Voted Category

• “Halftime” - Jennifer Lopez 
• “Life in Pink” - Machine Gun Kelly 
• “Love, Lizzo”- Lizzo 
• “Niall Horan's Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi” - Niall Horan + Lewis Capaldi 
• “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me” - Selena Gomez 
• “Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl” - Shania Twain 
• “Sheryl” - Sheryl Crow 
• “Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby” - Lil Baby 

Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category

• Bad Bunny
• Carrie Underwood
• Dua Lipa
• Elton John
• Harry Styles
• Lady Gaga
• Lil Nas X
• Lizzo
• Machine Gun Kelly
• Olivia Rodrigo
• Rosalía
• The Weeknd

Favorite Residency: *Socially Voted Category

• “An Evening with Silk Sonic” - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
• “Enigma + Jazz & Piano” - Lady Gaga 
• “Let’s Go!” - Shania Twain 
• Love In Las Vegas”- John Legend 
• “Love On Tour” - Harry Styles 
• “Play”- Katy Perry 
• “REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency” – Carrie Underwood
• “Usher: My Way - The Las Vegas Residency” - Usher
• “Weekends with Adele” – Adele

Favorite Use of a Sample: *Socially Voted Category

• Beyoncé’s “SUMMER RENAISSANCE” – sampled Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” – sampled 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P,” Rihanna’s “Pon de Replay,” and Biggie’s “Kick In The Door”
• Chlöe’s “Treat Me” – sampled Bubba Sparxxx & Ying Yang Twins’ “Ms. New Booty”
• David Guetta & Bebe Rexha’s “I’m Good (Blue)” – sampled Eiffel 65’s “Blue (Da Ba Dee)”
• DJ Khaled & Drake’s “Staying Alive” – sampled The Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive”
• Doja Cat’s “Vegas” – sampled Shonka Dukureh’s “Hound Dog”
• Jack Harlow’s “First Class” – sampled Fergie’s “Glamorous”
• Latto’s “Big Energy” – sampled Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy”
• Lizzo’s “Break Up Twice” – sampled Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)”
• Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” – sampled Rick James’ “Super Freak”
• Taylor Swift’s “Question…?” – sampled Taylor Swift’s “Out Of The Woods”
• Yung Gravy’s “Betty (Get Money)” – sampled Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up”

Producer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year nominees will be announced at a later date. Additional categories include Label of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres, including Pop, Country, Alternative, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin and Regional Mexican formats.

For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, February 15 at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET at Ticketmaster.com.

Executive producers for the “iHeartRadio Music Awards” are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters, for iHeartMedia. For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Proud partners of this year’s event include COVERGIRL, with more to be announced.

Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice. 

Executive Produced By Guerrero, Sonoro, My Cultura & Ligiah Villalobos (Writer Of La Misma Luna)

Acclaimed actress Diane Guerrero partnered with Sonoro, a global entertainment company that has quickly become the #1 podcast network in Latin America, and My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and stories, to present a new music-driven franchise titled Adelita: Changing the Key slated for release on January 24, 2023. Adelita arrived hot off the heels of the colossal hit Encanto and global demand for stories centered around Latino voices. Guerrero stars in and executive produced the series, which also features actors Jesse Garcia (upcoming Flaming Hot) and Ana Ortiz (Ugly Betty, Devious Maids), alongside an entire team of Latina creatives and executives, a feat rarely seen in entertainment. Adelita will be available in both English and Spanish on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.  

Adelita chronicles the culturally rich coming-of-age story of an audacious Tejana singer (played and sung by Guerrero) who seeks to cross over to pop stardom in the U.S. and in doing so, leaves her Tejano music roots behind. The series depicts a deeply multidimensional story through Adelita’s journey in which she comes into her own amongst a beautiful intersection of family, community, legacy, love, betrayal, and beyond.

The project embodies the future of entertainment through a Latinx creative team, serving as a real catalyst for the change needed in entertainment. The series was created and executive produced by Ligiah Villalobos, whose feature film, La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon) became the fifth highest-grossing Mexican movie of all time. Her unparalleled talent and holistic understanding of the Latino culture preserved the authenticity of this dynamic Latino story. Furthermore, the series was developed and produced by Sonoro co-founder Camila Victoriano, the only millennial Latina founder in media today, and its leading development executive, Bettina López Mendoza. The project was also championed by iHeartMedia’s SVP of My Cultura Podcast Network, Gisselle Bances, an integral partner to Sonoro, who collectively continues to bring to life stories that center Latinx voices powerfully and authentically.

Adelita follows Sonoro’s and My Cultura’s hugely successful 2022 series, Princess of South Beach, starring Rachel Zegler, which quickly became a #1 hit show and was nominated for a prestigious Ambie Award (Best Fiction Podcast) and most recently an iHeartPodcast Award (Best Fiction Podcast). Sonoro’s unique multicultural approach and undeniable track record for hit content has positioned itself as one of today’s most exciting new entertainment companies and an undeniable force.

"I am so excited to be a part of 'Adelita: Changing the Key,' as both a performer and executive producer. It's a story with real heart and is truly a love letter to the communities that make this music so vibrant. I can't wait for audiences to listen to Adelita's story and sing along to her music." - Diane Guerrero

“Following the success of ‘Princess of South Beach,’ we’re thrilled to continue to redefine what a modern telenovela sounds like, this time with ‘Adelita: Changing the Key.’ We're so proud of the amazing team behind Adelita and are excited to be partnering again with iHeartMedia's MyCultura Podcast Network. We can't wait for listeners to hear the amazing bilingual soundtrack and performances.” - Camila Victoriano, Sonoro co-founder 

”With ‘Adelita: Changing the Key,’ I set out to tell a story about a young woman who empowers herself to go beyond the expectations and limitations that others placed on her, and in doing so, she finally finds her voice. This series is also my love letter to Latin music. I want our worldwide audience to know that as much as we all LOVE Reggaeton, Latin music is so much more!” - Ligiah Villalobos, ‘Adelita: Changing Key’ Executive Producer

Adelita: Changing the Key is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. New podcast episodes will be released three times per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

About Sonoro

Helmed in part by one of the youngest Latina media executives, Camila Victoriano, Sonoro represents the future of media. Creators, talent, and investors alike seek out Sonoro for its premium quality content and unrivaled new perspective that begins in audio and comes to life in TV and film. Sonoro amplifies diverse and often overlooked voices that connect with a global consumer. They do so by collaborating with leading and emerging Latinx storytellers – writers, producers, and directors – from around the world to single-handedly develop and produce original franchises in English, Spanish, and Spanglish.

Sonoro’s unique approach has led to multiple #1 hits, including the Toxicomanía: El Experimento Mexicano podcast, which is being adapted as a film for Paramount+, the Tejana podcast starring and executive produced by Stephanie Beatriz (the 2022 ‘Best Fiction’ Ambie Award Winner and currently being developed for television), the Crónicas Obscuras podcast (#1 horror franchise), Princess of South Beach (#1 show in iHeartRadio's MyCultura Network) and Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino (#1 in Mexico and Top 10 in US). Founded in 2020, Sonoro is backed by some of the most notable names in media including investors Lerer Hippeau, Greycroft & Alan Patricof, and the Founder Collective.

Premiering today, the first comedy to launch is “Brewster High,” a 10-part scripted series following a group of students looking into the mysterious disappearance of their star ultimate-frisbee player

Listen to the first three episodes of ‘Brewster High’ HERE

NEW YORK (January 10, 2023) – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a new iHeartPodcast slate of scripted and unscripted shows in collaboration with Abominable Pictures and Honorable Mention, Abominable Picture’s audio production arm -- this slate furthers the growth of the iHeart’s robust list of over 750 original podcasts. Founded by Jonathan Stern, Abominable Pictures is the production company behind popular comedy series including Murderville (Netflix) “Wet Hot American Summer” (Netflix),“Children’s Hospital” (Adult Swim), and “Burning Love” (Hulu).

“Ever since I was an infant, I’ve been a podcast enthusiast,” said Jonathan Stern, founder of Abominable Pictures and Honorable Mention. “But I always wanted to hear more comedies. Fortunately, so does iHeart.”

“We are thrilled to be teaming up with Jonathan, Abominable Pictures and Honorable Mention to bring our audiences more hilarious shows,” said Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts. “He and his team are responsible for countless cult-classics in comedy and we can’t wait to share these brilliant new podcasts with listeners everywhere.”

The first show to launch from the slate is “Brewster High” -- which premiered today, January 10th. This 10-part scripted comedy follows a group of students who suspect the official story about the mysterious disappearance of their beloved Ultimate Frisbee star is a lie. They do some digging, uncovering mysteries that don't quite add up -- a Frisbee gambling ring, a biker gang (well, dad cyclists), a rigged talent show and all sorts of torrid affairs. As our crew gets consumed by their quest for the truth, their personal lives struggle but they gain good material for their college application essays.

The first three episodes of “Brewster High,” executive produced by Stern and Keith Quinn, are available now with new episodes releasing every Tuesday on iHeartRadio and all major podcast platforms. Listen now, HERE.

iHeartPodcasts’ upcoming slate with Abominable Pictures and Honorable Mention also includes:

• “Debunked,” Launching 2023, Unscripted
  From former CIA officers John Sipher and Jerry O’Shea, and executive producers Adam Davidson and Jonathan Stern. Two former CIA operatives look at a new conspiracy every week and figure out how to pull it off themselves.
• “Table Read,” Launching 2023, Unscripted
  An improv-sketch hybrid from sketch group The Cook County Social Club (Greg Hess, Brendan Jennings, Andy Miara and Mark Raterman), “Table Read” features a group of aspiring screenwriters as they workshop dubious scripts and then try and pitch the “best” of them.

About Abominable Pictures

Abominable Pictures is a L.A.-based production company that develops and produces comedic content for both scripted and unscripted television, podcasts and film. It was formed in 2006 by Emmy Award winning producer Jonathan Stern. Past television projects include “Wet Hot American Summer" (Netflix), all seven seasons of “Childrens Hospital” (Adult Swim), “Mystery Science Theater 3000” (Netflix), “Medical Police” (Netflix), “The Hotwives of Orlando/Las Vegas” (Hulu), “Burning Love” (Yahoo! and E!), “Shrink” (Seeso), “Scooby-Doo Where Are You Now!” (CW), "Brews Brothers" (Netflix), "Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy" (Sony Crackle), “Garfunkel & Oates” (IFC), “Do You Want to See a Dead Body” (YouTube Premium), "Critters: A New Binge" (Shudder), “NTSF:SD:SUV::” (Adult Swim), “DriveShare” (Verizon Go90), “Newsreaders” (Adult Swim), “BEEF” (Paramount Television), “Filthy Preppy Teen$” (Fullscreen), multiple award-winning digital series, dozens of late night shorts, and segments for “Funny or Die: Presents” (HBO). Past feature films include "A Futile and Stupid Gesture" (Netflix), Scotland PA, and The Vagina Monlogues (HBO). Currently airing is the continuation of the hit show “Murderville” on Netflix and, coming soon, the documentary feature “Film Geek,” as well as an upcoming slate of podcasts for iHeartMedia launching in January, 2023.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – January 10, 2023 – iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, today announced “iHeartRadio Presents: 50 Years of Hip-Hop,” a yearlong celebration of hip-hop and its impact on today’s society and culture. iHeartMedia will dedicate its multi-platform assets including broadcast radio, streaming, podcast and nationally recognized events and massive reach to share the story of artists and creators who pioneered the hip-hop sound, and the iconic superstars that followed who created the sounds that dominate music and culture today.

“Over the last five decades hip-hop has evolved from a burgeoning fringe genre to one of the biggest selling formats in music and a leading force in global culture,” said Doc Wynter, President of Hip-Hop and R&B Programming for iHeartMedia. “We look forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout the year with the artists and creators that shaped this genre.”

Beginning this February 2023, iHeartRadio will launch a yearlong, 12-part iHeartPodcast series, “50 Years of Hip-Hop,” with iconic hip-hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy, sharing the stories of the people and events that changed the culture forever.

iHeartRadio will continue the celebration of hip-hop’s anniversary by creating memorable moments throughout 2023 across its platforms and live events including:  

• In February and in conjunction with Black History Month, iHeartRadio will create custom vignettes with top recording artists including 50 Cent, Diddy, E-40, French Montana, GloRilla, Ice Cube, NLE Choppa, T.I., Toosii, Young Dro and more, sharing personal stories of what made them fall in love with hip-hop that will air across its broadcast stations and on the iHeartRadio App.
• In March, during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, iHeartRadio will pay a special tribute to Def Jam Records, the world’s first Hip-Hop record label. Additionally in March, iHeartRadio will shine a light on the women of hip-hop as part of its celebration of International Women’s Day set to air on March 8, 2023.
• Throughout the spring and summer, and in conjunction with Black Music Month in June, iHeartRadio will produce vignettes highlighting how hip-hop has inspired some of today’s biggest artists to air across broadcast stations and the iHeartRadio App.
• In August, “iHeartRadio’s Living Black!” returns, celebrating the power of Black culture and its impact on the world. The celebration culminates with an hourlong special produced by Emmy and Grammy Award winning, Rikki Hughes. The event will be promoted on over 550 stations, honoring the Black community and paying homage to modern day history makers and trend setters who have shaped culture, along with performances from some of the biggest names in music.

The yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop will culminate with special tributes to hip-hop and once in a lifetime performances at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival in September and at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour 2023 in December.