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iHeartRadio LIVE with Kim Petras Celebrates Her New Single “If Jesus Was A Rockstar”

NEW YORK, N.Y. – January 6, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently, including the latest ‘On The Verge’ artist and new music spotlights. In December, iHeartMedia named Bailey Zimmerman as its latest ‘On The Verge’ Country artist with his single “Rock And A Hard Place.” iHeartMedia’s ‘On The Verge’ program helps build awareness for up-and-coming artists through its radio airplay reach and historically, all ‘On The Verge’ artists have charted in the top 30, with more than half landing in the top 10 and over a third claiming the No. 1 chart slot. With only four weeks of airplay, Zimmerman’s single is charting in the Top 20. Success stories of ‘On The Verge’ Country artists who have reached No. 1 include Jimmie Allen with “Best Shot,” Sam Hunt with “Leave the Night On,” Luke Combs with “Hurricane” and Lainey Wilson with “Things a Man Oughta Know.”

This week, iHeartMedia celebrated new music with a “New Music Spotlight” feature for Old Dominion’s latest single “Memory Lane” on January 5 across all iHeartRadio Mainstream Country stations. Additionally, singer Lonnie was featured in the “New Music Friday” series on January 6 across all iHeartRadio CHR, Rhythm CHR and Hip Hop stations with his debut single “One Night Stand.”

On January 6, iHeartMedia will host the latest iHeartRadio LIVE with Kim Petras at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Petras recently released the single “If Jesus Was A Rockstar” and is still at the top of the charts with her historic feature on Sam Smith’s “Unholy.” Fans can listen and tune in free for a stream of the exclusive "iHeartRadio LIVE with Kim Petras" on iHeartRadio’s Facebook. Viewers with a Meta Quest 2 headset can view the VR performance in Meta Horizon Worlds and on iHeartRadio’s Facebook.

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

View livestream trailer here.

LOS ANGELES – January 9, 2023 – Music fans around the world will be able to experience performances from the biggest names in alternative rock as they come together for the 2023 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One on January 14, through a free LIVE video stream on premium streaming platform, Veeps. The livestream will feature an extraordinary selection of talent from the lineup including Jack White, Muse, Fall Out Boy, Phoenix, CHVRCHES, Beach Weather, Rosa Linn and more, hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally syndicated “The Woody Show.”

“If you counted all the fans of all the world-class artists performing, you could fill the Kia Forum 100 times over, maybe more,” said Joel Madden, co-founder of Veeps.  “The Veeps stream is for alternative music fans all around the world, for so many fans who love rock music, but are unable to go to concerts, and for everyone that missed out on a ticket. You don’t have to miss the show.”

The stream marks the first time that Veeps and iHeartMedia have partnered to offer live video streaming and an interactive digital concert format of one of iHeartMedia’s roster of incredibly successful, nationally recognized concert events, extending the capacity beyond just those who can attend in-person.

“Our live video partnership with Veeps will extend the reach of this once-in-a-lifetime line up of artists at The Forum to millions of fans across the country,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia.

Alternative music fans around the world will be able to view the January 14 stream on Veeps.com or via the Veeps app on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, and Android. As in previous years, iHeartRadio Alter Ego will broadcast on iHeartRadio Alternative and Rock stations across the country, on iHeartRadio.com and on the iHeartRadio app.

To access the free stream, visit https://iheart.veeps.com

About Veeps: Veeps is the market leader in premium concert streaming, providing fans around the world with access to live and on-demand shows from popular artists and iconic venues. Launched in 2017 by Benji and Joel Madden, the platform has seen over one million fans watch live performances from over 2,000 artists on the platform. Veeps is a part of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV). For more information, visit veeps.com.

These new iHeartRadio collaborations with world-leading partners provide even more consumers with the best audio products and services anywhere they travel

LAS VEGAS – January 4, 2023 – iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet and the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a new series of voice assistant and automotive integrations for iHeartRadio, the company’s free all-in-one digital music, live streaming radio and podcasting service, on the heels of the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. These new integrations continue iHeart’s promise to be everywhere its listeners are with the products and services they expect, bringing the company’s unparalleled catalog of audio and entertainment content to users in a seamless, easy-to-access way.

“At iHeart, we are committed to providing companionship to our listeners through our massive roster of on-air radio personalities, unmatched lineup of podcast talent and the reach of our local broadcast station brands,” said John Vermeer, Executive Vice President, Digital Distribution and Platform Partnerships for iHeartMedia. “Our partnerships with some of the most innovative companies in voice and automotive technology help us continue this mission by ensuring our content is available to consumers where they expect it today and where they will expect it to be in the future.” 

Full details on iHeartRadio’s new integrations can be found below:

• Cerence

  Cerence, the industry leader in mobility AI, and iHeartRadio team up to deliver new and innovative paths to access iHeartRadio’s full portfolio of audio content to automakers and their drivers. When combined with its industry-leading voice recognition and natural language understanding, Cerence unlocks a seamless iHeartRadio infotainment experience that automakers and mobility OEMs can leverage to delight their drivers across the country.
   

• Fisker Auto

  Fisker will include the iHeartRadio streaming app in the entertainment system of the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV, the centerpiece of which is an industry-leading 17.1-inch touchscreen. The company is excited to provide customers with access to iHeartRadio’s extensive lineup of radio stations, part of its comprehensive strategy of enabling a wide range of compelling entertainment options in Fisker vehicles.
   

• Native Voice

  Native Voice, an on-demand voice assistant library that enables users to communicate directly by voice with their favorite brands, and iHeartRadio collaborate to offer direct access to the nation’s largest library of live and on-demand music, radio and podcast content via voice. Early this year, anyone with a Skull-IQ enabled Skullcandy device (Grind, Grind Fuel, Push Active) can simply say “Hey iHeart” for immediate, hands-free access to iHeartRadio’s expansive world of content without having to download the iHeart app. Users will simply say, “Hey iHeart, play Dua Lipa radio” to enjoy instant streaming of their favorite artist station or “Hey iHeart, play 102.7 KIIS FM” to stream local live radio and connect with their community. Over time, users will also be able to select music by mood or genre and play the podcasts they know and love.
   

• TomTom

  The new TomTom Digital Cockpit integration will allow car manufacturers to offer iHeartRadio seamlessly on the vehicle display. Through one single interface, drivers can access personal playlists, podcasts and live radio stations, ensuring a frictionless listening experience in the car without having to connect their smartphones since the feature comes natively integrated into the in-dash infotainment system. With iHeartRadio joining the growing ecosystem of media and infotainment services offered by TomTom Digital Cockpit, carmakers can promise a personalized in-car experience that optimizes both driver safety and usability. Attendees can visit the TomTom display at Booth W311 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
   

• VinFast

  VinFast, driving forward the global smart electric vehicle revolution, and iHeartMedia have joined forces to bring all the features of the iHeartRadio app into the infotainment system of every VinFast electric vehicle sold in the United States, scheduled to begin hitting US roadways in early 2023.  CES attendees can check out the integration in action by catching a free VinFast Chauffeured ride operating between designated hotels and the LVCC or by visiting VinFast Booth 5501 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Plus, attendees who stop by the booth on Thursday afternoon will enjoy an iHeart DJ spinning live.

iHeartRadio features thousands of live radio stations from across the United States and is home to the iHeartPodcast Network which features more than 750 iHeartPodcasts that span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime – and everything in between – making iHeartRadio the largest publisher of podcast content in the world with more than 400 million downloads each month. 

Additionally, iHeartRadio distributes hundreds of thousands of third-party podcasts allowing listeners to access all their favorite podcasts all in one place. With iHeartRadio, listeners can enjoy their music and podcasts across hundreds of unique platforms including in-car, in-home, on wearables, across gaming consoles and more – making their favorite audio content available everywhere they are, on the devices they use most. To see a complete list of platforms iHeartRadio is available on and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps.

Chris Harrison Is Back And He’s Ready To Tell All As The Host And Executive Producer Of His New Weekly iHeartPodcast Premiering On January 9, 2023

The trailer is now available, listen HERE.

LOS ANGELES – December 19, 2022 – Chris Harrison, TV’s most influential and highly talked about host who graced our living rooms for two decades, is back and better than ever. Together with iHeartRadio, the No.1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, a long-awaited podcast original titled “The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever…With Chris Harrison” will premiere on January 9, 2023. Listeners can hear the official trailer now, HERE.

For decades, Chris Harrison was the voice of all things love and relationships. From fantasy suites to dumpster fires, he’s seen it all and now he’s bringing it to you with “The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever…With Chris Harrison”. Fans can expect to hear Chris open up like never before. Using his unparalleled expertise, he will dig into all things relationships every week. Fans will no longer just be going along for the ride, they’ll be up close and personal with Chris as he navigates through dating, marriage, love, loss, and more. For the first time ever, Chris will discuss everything, and there’s no telling what he will have to say. 

This marks Harrison’s first podcast and is part of the slate of shows he will executive produce alongside his fiancé Lauren Zima and their Next Chapter Productions for iHeartPodcasts.  

“The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever…With Chris Harrison” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and anywhere podcasts are heard.

The Brand’s Spring 2023 Collection Initiatives Will Blend the Virtual and Physical World

LOS ANGELES, DECEMBER 19, 2022 – NYX Professional Makeup announces their latest entertainment venture into the metaverse; the brand’s highly anticipated Spring 2023 Drop collection will be available to experience virtually in iHeartLand on Roblox. 

NYX Professional Makeup is one of the leading beauty brands activating in the metaverse, focusing on experiences that are changing the way consumers interact with NYX Professional Makeup offerings, while also empowering creators and celebrating self-expression. 

In their latest brand adventure into the Metaverse, NYX Professional Makeup has entered Roblox in a partnership with iHeartMedia, expanding their connection to the world at play. As gaming continues to be an area of focus for the brand, merging beauty and ensuring digital is part of the shopping journey has been key. The “House of NYX Professional Makeup” in iHeartLand’s immersive world launches on December 19, where 58.8 million daily active users on Roblox will have the chance to explore the brand’s newest collection in a dreamlike-interactive space. 

"Every year at NYX Professional Makeup, we release our Spring Collection by surprising our community with an immersive, social, and interactive experience”, said Vivianna Blanch, Head of Marketing NYX Professional Makeup. “As one of the leading and fastest growing cosmetics brands, we partnered with iHeart, the top entertainment and leading audio brand, to drop our Spring Collection as they drop the latest in today’s music. We are excited to immerse Roblox users into the world of entertainment, artistry, digital cosmetics and self-expression.” 

In the house, users will encounter the Los Angeles brand style and have different points of engagement to collect NYX Professional Makeup’s limited-edition makeup looks for their Roblox avatars– the three looks feature exclusive Spring 2023 products: Vivid Matte Brights Liquid Liner ($9), Smooth Whip Matte Lip Cream ($8), Vivid Matte Liquid Liner ($9),  and Bare With Me Blur Skin Tint Foundation ($14). The partnership will carry into 2023, where the brand’s presence will also be spotlighted through the NYX Professional Makeup Pink Carpet featuring emerging artists from iHeartLand’s upcoming Artist Chat Series where users can snap selfies with artists’ Non-player characters (NPC’s) and chat live with them.

An industry leader in the beauty space, NYX Professional Makeup continues to define the future of beauty, makeup artistry and e-commerce through immersive activations in the metaverse and Web3 via strategic partnerships to interact with fans of the brand. This latest integration with iHeartMedia will close out another year of digital experiences and growth in the metaverse for the brand, following the success of their Meta-Pride that brought diverse representation to the metaverse, creating the world’s first beauty DAO, GORJS, and more.  

The NYX Professional Makeup Spring 2023 collection and avatar looks are shoppable at  NYXCosmetics.com and the House of NYX Professional Makeup can be found in iHeartLand on Roblox. 

About NYX Professional Makeup 

NYX Professional Makeup is a modern, digitally native makeup brand on the forefront of today's emerging beauty trends. A leader in the global color cosmetics industry, NYX Professional Makeup is an affordable professional makeup line with every shade, color and tool needed to create makeup artistry at every level. Rooted in a professional artistry heritage, NYX Professional Makeup boasts a successful multi-channel approach at the forefront of digital and retail. A social media pioneer, NYX Professional Makeup is one of the most influential and top-ranked brands, and is followed by top beauty vloggers, Instagram stars, and their millions of fans. While headquartered in the heart of Los Angeles, NYX Professional Makeup is a global brand available in more than 70 countries at thousands of retailers consisting of specialty beauty and fashion stores, freestanding shops and beauty supply stores, as well as on www.nyxcosmetics.com.   

New York (Dec. 19, 2022) – The Empire State Building (ESB), in partnership with iHeartMedia New York, announced today that it will premiere its annual holiday music-to-light spectacular set to music from the Backstreet Boys’ new Christmas album, “A Very Backstreet Christmas.” Once again, the light show will debut on Dec. 19 and run nightly through Dec. 25, timed to a 7 p.m. EST broadcast on iHeartRadio’s Z100, 106.7 Lite FM, and 103.5 KTU.

"The Empire State Building holiday music-to-light show partnership with iHeartMedia is an annual tradition that spreads joy to New York City and throughout the world,” said Anthony E. Malkin, Chairman, President, and CEO of Empire State Realty Trust. “This year’s festive edition unites ESB and BSB fans worldwide for a one-of-a-kind celebration.”

The Backstreet Boys visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and participated in a private Q&A with fans on the iconic building’s 80th floor to kick-off the music to light show that is synced to “Christmas in New York” and “Last Christmas” from BSB’s new holiday album.

“There’s no place like New York City during the holidays and we are excited to once again partner with the Empire State Building on this annual music-to-light-show tradition,” said Tom Poleman, chief programming officer for iHeartMedia. “This year, the Backstreet Boys gave us the perfect songs to help everyone get in the holiday spirit. Their very first Christmas album ‘A Very Backstreet Christmas’ is fantastic, and we can’t wait to share their music synced to the holiday lights of the Empire State Building with New York and the world.”

The annual holiday music-to-light show features thousands of LED lights atop the landmark tower, choreographed by world-renowned lighting designer Marc Brickman and his Tactical Manoeuvre team. Fans from outside the New York City area can watch the show live via the Earthcam on ESB’s website, and a video of the entire show will be posted on the building’s YouTube channel, with exclusive behind the scenes footage with the band at home, in the studio, and at the Empire State Building upon its Dec. 19 debut.

The Empire State Building is adorned with over-the-top holiday decorations throughout its Observatory Experience that was recently named #1 attraction in the U.S. by Tripadvisor travelers.

More information about the Empire State Building’s tower lights can be found online. Past tower light shows can be viewed here.

Hi-res imagery and video from the Backstreet Boys visit can be found here.

About the Empire State Building  

The Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience creates an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop culture.  Learn more at www.esbnyc.com. Declared "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, the world's most popular travel destination by Uber, the #1 Attraction in the United States in Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best, and the #1 New York City attraction by Lonely Planet, it welcomes more than 4 million annual visitors from around the world. 

Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors primarily house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.

The 2022 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One Wraps Up This Weekend in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

NEW YORK, N.Y. – December 16, 2022 – iHeartMedia celebrated superstar artists in recent weeks with a slew of special programming and live events, including “iHeartRadio LIVE with John Legend: A Holiday Celebration” on December 14, in which the singer celebrated the holiday season by performing a mix of Christmas classics and his latest hits. Hosted by Shay Diddy, Legend appeared in a special VR performance in Meta Horizon Worlds that fans could watch on their Meta Quest 2 headset. The performance was also streamed on iHeartRadio’s Facebook and broadcast across iHeartRadio R&B and Hot AC stations, as well as on the iHeartRadio app via the Holiday Season Radio station.

On December 13, John Rzenik of the Goo Goo Dolls delighted fans at his iHeartRadio LIVE show with some of the band’s newest songs from their recent album “Chaos in Bloom” as well as their biggest hits in a performance that spanned decades of music. Rzeznik also answered questions from iHeartRadio LIVE host Ellen K throughout the show and brought some holiday cheer with a performance of “This Is Christmas.” “iHeartRadio LIVE with John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls” was streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube channel and broadcast via iHeartRadio's Today's Mix and Coffee Shop Radio stations.

The 2022 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One continued this past week with stops in Boston, Mass.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Washington, D.C.; and Atlanta, Ga. The tour stops in Tampa, Fla. on Friday, December 16 and wraps up in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, Fla. on Sunday, December 18. Tickets to the remaining shows are available at www.iHeartRadio.com/JingleBall.

Additionally, iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channels released various interviews with hit artists including Lecrae, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and Breland. In a video interview with iHeartRadio digital host Emily Curl, rapper Lecrae talked about his newest album “Church Clothes 4” and his family holiday traditions. Rapper A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and singer-songwriter Breland each separately took part in the “Pics Or It Didn’t Happen” series where they showed off personal photos from their phones.

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

About iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

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Fundraising Efforts Will Benefit Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone

NEW YORK – December 15, 2022 – iHeartMedia New York’s 106.7 LITE FM, New York’s Christmas Music Station, announced today that the fifth annual “Hope for the Holidays Radiothon” raised over $1,622,714 to benefit Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, one of the nation’s premier children’s hospitals providing exceptional care for every type of childhood condition.

“Hope for the Holidays Radiothon” took place on Thursday, December 15 from 5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. During the event,106.7 LITE FM’s on-air personalities including Paul ‘Cubby’ Bryant, Christine Nagy, Helen Little, Rich Kaminski, Victor Sosa, Nina Del Rio and Jack Kratoville hosted a live broadcast from iHeartRadio headquarters and encouraged listeners to donate in support of the hospital and the children undergoing treatment.

“Hope for the Holidays” featured stories from patients of the hospital and their families, as well as interviews with hospital supporters. Sponsors for the event included De’Longhi, A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, Ridgewood Savings Bank and Savant. Listeners can still make donations at litefm.com/hope.

“LITE FM’s ‘Hope for the Holidays Radiothon’ is an annual event where our team as well as our dedicated listeners give back to the community,” said Chris Conley, Program Director for 106.7 LITE FM.  Every year we look forward to partnering with Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital and support the kids of New York.”

For the past five years, “Hope for the Holidays” has raised over $5,000,000 to benefit Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone.

iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the New York market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with more than 3 billion app downloads and more than 160 million registered users.

About Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital

Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital—34th Street is NYU Langone’s flagship pediatric inpatient care location, a 160,000-square-foot facility with 68 single-patient rooms in the newly built Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion. It is the first new children’s hospital to open in New York City in nearly 15 years, and the only pediatric inpatient facility in Manhattan with all single-patient rooms.

Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital’s mission is guided by an unparalleled commitment to partnering with children and their families. Everyone, from doctors to nurses to support staff, is dedicated to making sure that children are put at ease, that parents’ voices are heard, and that the entire family knows their children aren’t just cared for but cared about. Through Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital’s more than 400 doctors—along with nurses, child life specialists, and social workers—partner with families to provide exceptional care for every type of childhood condition, from the most common to the most complex, in a space where children can be children and parents can feel supported.

The Virtual Ceremony Will Honor the Very Best in Podcasting in 29 Categories; Kara Swisher, Dr. Laurie Santos, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford and Ashley Flowers Will Receive The 2023 Icon Awards

Podcast of the Year Nominees include “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend,” “Crime Junkie,” “Fly On The Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade,” “Las Culturistas,” “Love and Noraebang,” “Maintenance Phase,” “Morbid,” “On Purpose with Jay Shetty,” “Scam Goddess” and “SmartLess”

NEW YORK – December 15, 2022 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced the return of 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards and nominees across all 29 categories. The awards, which will honor the very best in podcasting throughout 2022 and celebrate the most innovative talent and content creators in the industry, will video stream on Tuesday, March 14 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page, as well as broadcast on select iHeartMedia radio stations across the country and everywhere listeners are via the iHeartRadio app. The show will also be available on demand following the initial stream.

Nominees across categories include podcasts from all creators, distributors and platforms with a judging panel composed of blue-ribbon podcast industry leaders, creatives and visionaries who will determine the winners in categories including entertainment, comedy, crime, news, sports, food, business and more, including a new category, Best Overall Ensemble.

Each year, podcast fans help decide the winner of the coveted Podcast of the Year award by socially voting on Twitter. This year’s nominees include “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend,” “Crime Junkie,” “Fly On The Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade,” “Las Culturistas,” “Love and Noraebang,” “Maintenance Phase,” “Morbid,” “On Purpose with Jay Shetty,” “Scam Goddess” and “SmartLess.” Voting will begin today and run through the end of the year. More information can be found at iHeart.com/podcast-awards.

In addition, the 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards will present Icon Awards to pay tribute to the creators, organizations and podcasts that have made groundbreaking contributions to podcasting’s expanding role in today’s popular culture. Kara Swisher, widely acclaimed journalist, editor and podcast host, will be honored with the 2023 Pioneer Award; Dr. Laurie Santos, host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast and creator of the free “Psychology and the Good Life” curriculum for high school teachers which teaches students about wiser choices and how to live a happy and fulfilling life, and Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, host of the wildly popular mental health podcast, “Therapy for Black Girls,” whose work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women, will both be honored with a 2023 Social Impact Award; and Ashley Flowers, founder and CEO of audiochuck, the award-winning podcast production company, will be honored with the 2023 Innovator Award.

“We continue to see tremendous growth in the podcast industry, as this medium explodes with new creators and brand interest alike,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia’s Digital Audio Group. “To celebrate the most noteworthy, innovative storytellers in podcasting, we are proud to host the signature event to honor this creativity and empower new and emerging voices around the world.”

Last year, the 2022 iHeartPodcast Awards featured an array of celebrity presenters, guests and nominees recorded from multiple locations. Appearances included Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, Martha Stewart, Dua Lipa, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, Paris Hilton, Flame Monroe, Shonda Rhimes, Will Ferrell, Wilmer Valderrama and many more. Click HERE for more information on the 2022 iHeartPodcast Awards.

The full 2023 category nominees (in alphabetical order) are:

Podcast Of The Year:

• “Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend”
• “Crime Junkie”
• “Fly On The Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade”
• “Las Culturistas”
• “Love and Noraebang”
• “Maintenance Phase”
• “Morbid”
• “On Purpose with Jay Shetty”
• “Scam Goddess”
• “SmartLess”

New! Best Overall Ensemble:

• “Best Friends with Nicole Byer & Sasheer Zamata”
• “Conan O'Brian Needs a Friend”
• “Just Between Us”
• “Let's Make a Sci-Fi!”
• “SmartLess”

Best Business & Finance Podcast:

• “Earn Your Leisure”
• “How I Built This”
• “Odd Lots”
• “Planet Money”
• “The Indicator”

Best Comedy Podcast:

• ”Distractible”
• “Las Culturistas”
• “SmartLess”
• “The Read”
• “Why Won't You Date Me”

Best Crime Podcast:

• “Believe Her”
• “Crime Junkie”
• “Morbid”
• “Scam Goddess”
• “Sympathy Pains”

Best Pop Culture Podcast:

• “Decoder Ring”
• “Keep It”
• “The Video Archives with Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avery”
• “Vibe Check”
• “Watch What Crappens”

Best Food Podcast:

• “Naked Lunch”
• “Proof”
• “Recipe Club”
• “The Dave Chang Show”
• “The Sporkful”

Best Wellness & Fitness Podcast:

• “Huberman Lab”
• “HypochondriActor”
• “Maintenance Phase”
• “Ten Percent Happier”
• “Therapy For Black Girls”

Best History Podcast:

• “Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History”
• “History Daily”
• “Noble Blood”
• “You Must Remember This”
• “You're Wrong About”

Best Kids & Family Podcast:

• “Brains On!”
• “Good Inside with Dr. Becky”
• “Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids”
• “Story Pirates”
• “Wow In The World”

Best Music Podcast:

• “Broken Record”
• “Drink Champs”
• “Listening”
• “Questlove Supreme”
• “Song Exploder”

Best News Podcast:

• “Morning Wire”
• “Pod Save America”
• “The Daily”
• “Today Explained”
• “Up First”

Best Fiction Podcast:

• “Bloodthirsty Hearts”
• “Echo Park”
• “Love and Noraebang”
• “Princess of South Beach”
• “Welcome To Night Vale”

Best Sports Podcast:

• “All The Smoke”
• “The Bill Simmons Podcast”
• “The Draymond Green Show”
• “The Fantasy Footballers”
• “The Lowe Post”

Best Science Podcast:

• “Huberman Lab”
• “Invisibilia”
• “Ologies with Alie Ward”
• “Radiolab”
• “Science Vs”

Best Technology Podcast:

• “20000 Hertz”
• “Darknet Diaries”
• “On With Kara Swisher”
• “Pivot”
• “Reply All”

Best Ad Read Podcast:

• “Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend”
• “My Brother, My Brother, and Me”
• “Office Ladies”
• “Unlocking Us with Brene Brown”
• “Why Won't You Date Me with Nicole Byer”

Best Overall Host:

• Ashley Flowers
• Jay Shetty
• Kara Swisher
• Nicole Byer
• Sarah Marshall

Best Political Podcast:

• “Here's Where It Gets Interesting”
• “NPR Politics Podcast”
• “Pod Save America”
• “The Ben Shapiro Show”
• “The Daily Zeitgeist”

Best TV & Film Podcast:

• “Fake Doctors, Real Friends”
• “Films to be Buried With”
• “How Did This Get Made?”
• “Into It”
• “Watch What Crappens”

Best Spanish Language Podcast:

• “Ciudad Mágica”
• “Crónicas Obscuras”
• “Escuela Secreta”
• “Idolo”
• “Leyendas Legendarias”

Best Advice & Inspirational Podcast:

• “Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People”
• “Chiquis and Chill”
• “I Weigh with Jameela Jamil”
• “On Purpose with Jay Shetty”
• “We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle”

Best Beauty & Fashion Podcast:

• “Add to Cart”
• “Forever35”
• “Natch Beaut”
• “POOG”
• “Pretty Basic”

Best Travel Podcast:

• “Atlas Obscura”
• “Behind The Baller Podcast with Ben Baller”
• “Not Lost”
• “Travel with Rick Steves”
• “Women Who Travel”

Best Green Podcast:

• “Climate of Change with Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy”
• “Climate One”
• “Hot Take”
• “Living on Earth”
• “TED Climate”

Best Spirituality & Religion Podcast:

• “Awakened Underground”
• “Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield”
• “May I Elaborate? Daily Wisdom from JB Smoove”
• “On Being”
• “The Joel Osteen Podcast”

Best Branded Podcast:

• “Force Multiplier”
• “Hazlo Por La Chela”
• “Inside Trader Joes”
• “Now What's Next?”
• “Smart Talks with IBM”

Best Emerging Podcast:

• “MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories”
• “Significant Others”
• “Sounds Like A Cult”
• “The Video Archives Podcast”
• “TV, I Say with Ashley Ray”

Best International Podcast:

• “British Villains” (UK)
• “El Viaje” (Mexico)
• “Feu de Camp” (France)
• “La Mia Smemo” (Italy)
• “RedHanded” (UK)

The 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio ALTer Ego and iHeartRadio Wango Tango.

Executive producers for the 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards are John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Conal Byrne and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia, and Deviants Media Studio founder Ivan Dudynsky and show runner Jayson Belt. More information including guest hosts, celebrity appearances and more will be announced in the coming months.

Click HERE to download the official 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards logo.

The new show, delivered in immersive 3D binaural sound and starring Malcom McDowell, tells 12 ghostly tales for the 12 days leading up to Christmas

Listen now HERE

WHAT: iHeartMedia and Grim & Mild today launched the first episode of “12 Ghosts,” an original fictional podcast from Aaron Mahnke, creator of “13 Days of Halloween.” The podcast, starring Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), is a 12-part ghostly anthology series with a festive twist, offering 12 spooky stories for the 12 days of Christmas and released daily through Christmas Eve.

In the midst of a massive blizzard, 11 strangers find themselves stranded in an old inn on Christmas Eve. With no escape, and strangely compelled by the old innkeeper (Malcom McDowell), each stranger discovers something they have in common: everyone has a secret spectral tale. Produced in 3D binaural sound, listeners will be transported to Mulligan’s Inn as they follow each storyteller into their nightmares and experience a timeless, frightening tale.

WHEN: The first episode launches today, December 14, with subsequent episodes dropping daily through Christmas Eve.

WHERE: “12 Ghosts” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Aaron Mahnke

One of the most successful podcast producers in the world, Aaron began his career in 2015 with the launch of Lore, which went on to become a breakout hit. Aside from racking up nearly 400-million downloads to date, Lore was adapted for two seasons of television on Amazon Prime, and as a three-book set from Penguin Random House / Del Rey. Aaron has also toured extensively, taking the Lore storytelling experience to tens of thousands of people across the country.

These days, as founder and president of Grim & Mild Entertainment, Aaron stays busy writing, voicing, and producing a number of wildly popular shows, including the 2021 breakout hit Bridgewater.