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New York, NY -- October 7, 2024 -- iHeartMedia, the #1 audio company in America by reach, and Whalar Group, the leading global Creator Company on a mission to liberate creative voices , today announced a unique  partnership that will provide creators and marketers additional opportunities to reach their audiences across iHeart’s industry-leading broadcast, podcast, digital, live events and social platforms.  The two companies will collaborate to provide advertisers and marketers innovative ways to strategically pair content creators with their brands and deliver scale by leveraging iHeart’s multiple platforms with its trusted talent on both the national and local levels. 

Nine out of 10 Americans listen to iHeart broadcast radio every month, and iHeart is the #1 podcast publisher in America as measured by Podtrac. Through this new partnership, iHeart and Whalar Group will collaborate to identify and support creators who want to expand their reach beyond social, giving them a pathway to develop and distribute content across iHeart’s audio platforms. Additionally, iHeart’s broadcast radio and podcast influencers will be able to draw on Whalar Group's creative services, industry-leading technology, creator community, and social insights to help shape content in real time.

“Demand continues to grow for meaningful partnerships between creators and marketers. As brands work to maximize the trusted relationships and connections that personalities have built with their audio and social followers, our partnership with Whalar will provide another opportunity for advertisers to reach our listeners with the right messages,” said Greg Ashlock, President of the iHeart Influencer Network.  “We are excited to work with Whalar Group to leverage their social expertise and technology across our industry-leading spectrum of audio platforms to benefit both creators and advertisers.”

“Audio storytelling is a powerful medium that's been a high growth area of the Creator Economy already given how it resonates deeply with creators and their teams, offering a unique avenue for expression and connection with their communities,” said Whalar Group Co-CEO & Co-Founder Neil Waller. “With iHeart’s unparalleled reach across multiple audio platforms, we're poised to elevate storytelling and further integrate it into the fabric of the Creator Economy, amplifying the impact and opportunities available to all creators." 

About Whalar Group

Whalar Group is a global creator company on a mission to liberate the creative voice. Our proximity, understanding, and trust of creators evolved into a first-of-its-kind creator ecosystem that includes a full-service creator agency, a 360° talent management company, a physical campus for creators and teams, a suite of AI tools and templates, a venture studio, and a ground-breaking gaming studio. With a team of 300 people around the world, we bring brands and businesses into value-driven, creator-led communities. Whalar Group melds entrepreneurship, technology, and creativity to unlock limitless possibilities. For more information, visit: www.whalargroup.com.

“What in the Winkler?!” debuts October 30 on the legendary Henry “The Fonz” Winkler’s 79th birthday

Listen to the trailer here!

WHO: iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced “What in the Winkler?!,” an exciting new, weekly podcast hosted by Stacey and Zoe Winkler. The beloved wife and daughter of the iconic TV star Henry Winkler, aka “The Fonz” from “Happy Days,” are gearing up to take fans and listeners on a nostalgic and joyful ride.

WHAT: Premiering on Henry Winkler’s birthday, Stacey and Zoe will share what it was really like to grow up Winkler in Hollywood during an iconic era. They’ll be spilling untold stories and sharing hilarious anecdotes from life in the spotlight. Tune in for heartwarming chats, throwback moments and a fresh take on family, fame and fun.

WHEN: Weekly beginning Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

WHERE: “What in the Winkler?!” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listen to the trailer now HERE.

Follow @whatinthewinklerpod on Instagram and TikTok for episode clips and updates.

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Launching October 10, the weekly podcast joins iHeartMedia’s Women’s Sports Audio Network, the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports

Listen to the Trailer HERE 

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts today announced a new weekly women’s sports series “Levels To This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby,” hosted by three-time WNBA MVP and Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes and sports journalist Terrika Foster-Brasby (Tee). The duo will sit down for real conversations with powerful women (and sometimes men) about what it takes to be at the top of their game and the best at their craft. They will discuss the hard work, the obstacles and how life sometimes has its own plans. Swoopes and Tee know first-hand there are levels to the sh*t women go through and have no problem going there. The podcast will join iHeartMedia’s Women's Sports Audio Network (WSAN), the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports – from soccer and basketball to tennis, golf, volleyball and more – featuring top athletes and personalities at the helm.

WHO: Sheryl Swoopes was one of the original players signed to the WNBA when the new league for women’s professional basketball was launched in 1996. Before that, Swoopes spent her storied college career at Texas Tech where she was a First Team All-American in 1992 and 1993 as well as being named the Naismith College Player of the Year and the WBCA Player of the Year her senior season. Swoopes still holds the school record for highest career scoring average and most points in a season. In 1993, she scored an NCAA record 47 points in the national championship game and was named the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player. During her time in the WNBA, Swoopes was named MVP three times (2000, 2002, 2005) and won four straight championships as a member of the Houston Comets (1997-2000). At the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game, Swoopes was recognized as one of the 15 greatest players in league history. Her time with USA Basketball included three Olympic gold medals and one FIBA World Championships gold medal. She was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.

Terrika Foster-Brasby is a multimedia journalist, sports reporter and broadcaster. Self-driven, self-motivated, and most of all, selfless, Terrika covers the games to tell the stories of others. While the WNBA and NCAA basketball are her passions, she's covered NBA, NFL and MLB. You can find her bylines with espnW, Andscape, The New York Times, Fansided and WSlam Magazine to name a few. Terrika began her media career as a contributor for La Dulce Locura digital magazine in 2013 and quickly rose in the digital space. Within months, she began hosting The Gridiron Gurl on the Sportzfam Radio network on Friday nights, and soon after started contributing NFL and NCAA editorial content for Yahoo! Sports. In December 2014, Terrika began a career as a digital audio editor for the sports conglomerate ESPN. She is most notably known as the co-host and co-creator of ESPN's WNBA show Around the Rim, alongside acclaimed women's basketball analyst LaChina Robinson. Currently Terrika serves as sideline reporter for the Connecticut Sun and basketball analyst for CBS Sports' streaming show CBS Sports HQ. She can also be seen in-studio during college  basketball season at the desk for CBS Sports Network's Inside College Basketball.

WHEN: “Levels To This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby” will premiere October 10, 2024, with new episodes weekly on Thursdays. 

WHERE: “Levels To This” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listen to the official trailer now.

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-levels-to-this-with-shery-223098038/

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Premiering October 3, this season will feature Couric in conversation with political experts and journalists together with cultural commentators

Guests include Samantha Bee, Jen Psaki, Ezra Klein, Charlamagne tha God and more

WHAT: The presidential election is in the homestretch right in time for a new season of “Next Question with Katie Couric." This season is for people who need a little perspective and insight, and award-winning journalist Katie Couric will bring in some friends to help out. Listeners will hear from some of the best minds in the business like Ezra Klein, Van Jones, Jen Psaki, Astead Herndon, Mark Cuban, and Chris Hayes. But Couric will also bring some fun to the conversation  with friends like Samantha Bee, Roy Wood Jr. and Evan Ross Katz. Plus, the show will take viewer questions – isn't that what democracy is all about after all? Power to the podcast for the people! So whether you're obsessed with the news or just trying to figure out what's going on, this season of “Next Question” is for you. Episode one featuring journalist, political analyst, and New York Times columnist, Ezra Klein and author and journalist Liz Plank is available now. 

WHEN: “Next Question with Katie Couric” returns today, October 3 with new episodes released every Thursday.

WHERE: Distributed by iHeartPodcasts, “Next Question with Katie Couric” is available now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

WHO: Katie Couric is an award-winning journalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author of her memoir, Going There, which was published in October 2021. She is also a co-founder of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) which has raised almost $800 million for cancer research. Couric was the first woman to solo anchor a network evening newscast, serving as anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News from 2006 to 2011 following 15-years as co-anchor of NBC’s Today show. In 2017, she founded Katie Couric Media (KCM), which has developed a number of media projects, including a daily newsletter, “Wake-Up Call”, a podcast, “Next Question”, digital video series and several documentaries. You can find it all at katiecouric.com. 

Launching today, the weekly iHeartPodcast offers a break from the barrage of news and triggering political headlines through fun and insightful conversations on mental health with notable guests across entertainment, sports, politics and journalism

Celebrity guests include Josh Gad, Larry Wilmore, Andy Cohen, Paul Stanley, Brad Garrett, Kelly Rizzo, Steven Weber, Henry Winkler, and more 

Listen Now HERE 

WHAT: Launching today from iHeartPodcasts is new weekly series “Off the Cupp with S.E. Cupp” – a reprieve from the mental load, your break from breaking news. S.E. Cupp needs a break – from the news, from politics, from the triggering headlines and heated discussions, from the mental load of it all. “Off the Cupp” is a place to get loose and personal, to talk about what’s going on in our lives – beyond (and, yes, maybe because of) the news. Through a lens of mental health, S.E. invites her famous guests — celebrities, athletes, authors, journalists, politicians, reality stars — to share their life stories, their trials and tribulations and to talk about what it’s like living in this world, even when this world can feel like a lot.  

To close out each episode, S.E. moderates a lightning round of questions with her guests to bring back some levity to conversations that may have gone to deep places, with each question tailored specifically to the guest — sometimes through quizzes and sometimes with questions that pertain to their lives and expertise. An initial slate of guests include Josh Gad, Josh Mankiewicz, Larry Wilmore, Molly Jong-Fast, Andy Cohen, Paul Stanley, Kelly Rizzo, Steven Weber, Shep Rose, Donny Deutsch, Brad Garrett, Henry Winkler, and Rob Morrow. 

"Off the Cupp with S.E. Cupp" joins iHeartMedia’s new political podcast slate Reasoned Choice Media, which amplifies diverse voices throughout the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

WHO: S.E. Cupp is a TV commentator, nationally syndicated columnist, book author, and public speaker. She’s also a mom, oyster-eating enthusiast, travel fiend, Bravoholic, and margarita connoisseur.

WHEN: “Off the Cupp” premieres October 2, 2024, with new episodes weekly on Wednesdays. 

WHERE: “Off the Cupp” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-off-the-cupp-with-se-cupp-219755925/

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Hosted by The Black Effect Podcast Network’s Jacquees Thomas, the 16-part series will dissect classic and contemporary literary works and discover the stories of the writers behind them

Listen to episode one HERE

WHAT: The Black Effect Podcast Network, the historic joint media venture partnership between iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced “BLK LIT,” a new podcast series that will highlight prolific Black authors and their contributions to literature. Hosted by Jacquees Thomas, the podcast will delve into unique literary works including novels and poetry and spend an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through interviews, reenactments and in-depth discussions. New episodes will launch every other Tuesday on the iHeartRadio app and wherever podcasts are heard.

In the first episode, Thomas will explore the genre of science fiction highlighting the life and work of Octavia Butler to discuss the themes present in her novels, including race, social disparities, and climate change.

WHO: Jacquees Thomas is a producer and artist with an affinity for filmmaking, storytelling, and podcasting. Thomas has produced diverse projects including “Naked Sports With Cari Champion,” “Damsels: A Short Film” and more. With a passion for exploration and a deep-seated belief in the power of narrative, her mission is to empower black female queer artists by challenging stereotypes and celebrating the richness of their stories. She firmly believes that these narratives not only deserve to be told but are essential for fostering progress and understanding in society.

WHEN: “BLK LIT” premieres on The Black Effect Podcast Network on Tuesday, October 1. New episodes will publish every other Tuesday.

WHERE: “BLK LIT” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About The Black Effect Podcast Network

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

Commemorating the 50th anniversary, this original podcast will go behind the scenes of the historic ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman and the Zaire ’74 music festival.

NEW YORK – October 2, 2024 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and School of Humans announced today “Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of ‘74.” The original narrative non-fiction podcast, hosted by investigative journalist Zaron Burnett, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of two historic events: the legendary heavyweight championship fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, Africa and the historic Zaire ’74 music festival that featured performances by the likes of James Brown, B.B King, the Spinners, Bill Withers, and Miriam Makeba.  

Premiering on October 9, the compelling new podcast will be set against the backdrop of a tumultuous political and social landscape across the globe marked by a season of assassinations in the US,  Mobutu Sese Seko's authoritarian rule in Zaire, the fallout from the Watergate scandal, and the Vietnam War coming to an end, The 13-episode series invites listeners behind the scenes with stories of the staggeringly powerful ensemble of fighters, performers, producers and activists, who uplifted the enduring legacy of Black Excellence. Fans can listen to the official trailer now, HERE.

Host Burnett will guide listeners through the monumental effort behind and lead up to the highly politicized super fight and festival, which were scheduled to take place on the same weekend as part of Mobutu's strategy to forge ties between Zaire and the United States. An unexpected injury forced Foreman to postpone the fight by six weeks, however, leaving the festival to proceed as planned with Ali ultimately attending, viewing it as a celebration of Black empowerment in the newly liberated Zaire. 

“I’m excited to be working again with iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans on this project, specifically because they’re both dedicated to telling stories that connect people, explore emotional landscapes, enlarge and inform our worldviews – stories that take hold of our hearts and ask us to consider, in this case, the best of humanity,” said host Zaron Burnett. “It’s a rare privilege to work with these storytellers because they grant the freedom to find new and interesting ways to convey the significance of this monumental and historic event to listeners.”

Throughout the series, listeners will hear various personal accounts around the two events including stories about the song-filled flight carrying all the artists to Zaire; James Brown's insistence on bringing all his gear on board despite safety risks; Ali’s inspiring discussions on freedom in the greenroom; and more. Featured interviews will include Nico Ali-Walsh (Ali's grandson), Shirley King (B.B. King's daughter), Selema Masekela (son of Hugh Masekela and X Games host), Lola! Love (James Brown's dancer), Fred Wesley (James Brown's band leader), photographer Lynn Goldsmith, author of Rumble in the Jungle Lewis Erenberg, author of Ali: A Life Jonathan Eig, Elijah Muhammad III, and ESPN's Mark Kriegel. 

“Partnering with visionary storytellers like Zaron Burnett and School of Humans embodies our commitment to sharing powerful narratives such as this one, at the intersection of sports, politics, and music,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “We’re honored to help bring this pivotal moment in history to life, reminding us of the stories and figures of resilience and influence who have helped shape our world.” 

“This project is sprawling in the best way. These two events mark the ascendance of Black Excellence on the world stage - and the journey there is packed with nuance and catharsis,” said Julia Christgau, Director and Producer, School of Humans. “We are thrilled to have partnered with iHeartPodcasts and Zaron Burnett to shine a spotlight on these impactful moments 50 years later and offer a holistic telling of these significant histories.”

“Rumble” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Executive Producers include Virginia Prescott, LC Crowley and Brandon Barr for School of Humans; Jason English and Sean Titone for iHeartPodcasts; and series creator Gary Stromberg.

ABOUT ZARON BURNETT

Zaron Burnett is an investigative journalist and longform features writer who covers crime, exposes scams, and interviews more than his fair share of criminals. He's the creator of the hit podcasts Black Cowboys and Ridiculous Crime.

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. The perennial top ten podcast is now in its fourth season, with over 16 million downloads to date. School of Humans Audio now boasts a slate of successful non-fiction titles distributed under a multi-year deal with iHeartMedia. Among them, Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children (#1 Apple and Spotify History Podcast charts); Sanctum Unmasked (with VOGUE Sex Columnist Karley Scirotino); ASTRAY ( #15 on Apple podcasts); 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.

Katy Perry, SZA, Tate McRae, Jack Harlow, twenty one pilots, Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, Camila Cabello, Kane Brown, Jason Derulo, Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams and more lead all-star lineups in major cities across the U.S. including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth

ABC will exclusively air the ‘iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024’ holiday special on December 18 and next day on Hulu

NEW YORK– Sept. 27, 2024- iHeartMedia will celebrate the holiday season across the nation with its annual “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One” – the season's iconic holiday music event, with the year’s top artists including Katy Perry, SZA, Tate McRae, Jack Harlow, twenty one pilots, Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, Camila Cabello, Kane Brown, Jason Derulo, Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams and more. This year, the 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One will stop in Dallas/Fort Worth; Los Angeles; Chicago; Detroit; New York; Boston; Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; and Miami.

In celebration of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour lineup announcement, iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball lineup was revealed at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Lineup Announcement Party featuring The Kid LAROI and Dasha presented by Capital One this afternoon at the iHeartRadio LA Theater. Broadcasted across iHeartRadio CHR stations and on Jingle Ball Radio on the iHeartRadio app at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET, iHeartRadio personality JoJo Wright announced the lineup onsite and the event featured performances by The Kid LAROI and Dasha.

“The annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour has become the biggest holiday music event of the year featuring the hottest artists of the year playing their songs that went #1,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia and Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “We are thrilled to be back again with ABC to bring this year’s lineup to millions more fans across the country.”

iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour stops will be part of the exclusive network special on ABC, airing December 18, next day on Hulu.

For the tenth straight year, Capital One will be the national presenting partner of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. Eligible Capital One cardholders will get first access to high-demand tickets and exclusive experiences through a special Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale in each city.

• The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale begins Tuesday, October 1 at 10 a.m. local time and runs through Thursday, October 3 at 10 a.m. local time, or while pre-sale supplies last. Pre-sale info & tickets will be available at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.
• All other tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 4 at 12 p.m. local time and will be available at iHeartRadio.com/JingleBall.

Eligible Capital One Cardholders can add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase (while supplies last) to enjoy an exclusive pre-show event at the Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. stops, which includes a private performance by iHeartRadio Jingle Ball artists including Tate McRae in Washington, D.C.; Shaboozey in Dallas/Fort Worth and Los Angeles; and Benson Boone in Chicago and New York; complimentary light fare, drinks, and more.

The 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One includes the following:

Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas – Tuesday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. CST – iHeartRadio 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Dickies Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Kane Brown, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Madison Beer, Saweetie, Shaboozey, Dasha, KATSEYE and Wonho

Los Angeles – Friday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. PST – iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at the Intuit Dome

• The star-studded lineup features: SZA, Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, Kane Brown, Benson Boone, Madison Beer, Shaboozey, T-Pain, Paris Hilton and NCT Dream
• The lineup was revealed at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Lineup Announcement Party featuring The Kid LAROI and Dasha presented by Capital One this afternoon at the iHeartRadio LA Theater. Broadcasted across iHeartRadio CHR stations and on Jingle Ball Radio on the iHeartRadio app at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET, iHeartRadio personality JoJo Wright announced the lineup onsite and the event featured performances by The Kid LAROI and Dasha.

Chicago – Monday, December 9, at 7:00 p.m. CST – iHeartRadio 103.5 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Allstate Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Jack Harlow, Teddy Swims, Jason Derulo, Benson Boone, Madison Beer, Saweetie, NCT Dream and Wonho

Detroit – Tuesday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Channel 95.5’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Little Caesars Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Jack Harlow, Teddy Swims, Jason Derulo, Madison Beer, Saweetie, NCT Dream, Isabel LaRosa and Wonho

New York – Friday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Z100's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Madison Square Garden

• The star-studded lineup features: Katy Perry, Tate McRae, twenty one pilots, Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Madison Beer, Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey and NCT Dream

Boston – Sunday, December 15, at 6:00 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Kiss 108's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at TD Garden

• The star-studded lineup features: Tate McRae, twenty one pilots, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Kesha, Benson Boone and KATSEYE

Philadelphia – Monday, December 16, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Q102's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Wells Fargo Center

• The star-studded lineup features: Katy Perry, Tate McRae, Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey and Dasha

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio HOT 99.5's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Capital One Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Teddy Swims, Kesha, Jason Derulo, Gracie Abrams, Dasha, Isabel LaRosa and P1Harmony

Atlanta – Thursday, December 19, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio 96.1 The Beat’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at State Farm Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Sexyy Red, Tip “T.I.” Harris, T-Pain, Saweetie, The Kid LAROI, Khalid and Tinashe

Miami, Florida – Saturday, December 21, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Y100’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Kaseya Center

• The star-studded lineup features: Camila Cabello, The Kid LAROI, Benson Boone, Jason Derulo, Saweetie, Khalid, Tinashe, T-Pain, Isabel LaRosa and Wonho

“Capital One is thrilled to be the national presenting partner of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour for the tenth year in a row,” said Byron Daub, Vice President of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One. “Music has always been a passion area for our cardholders, and we are excited to continue to offer them exclusive access to talented artists through presales and artists sessions year after year.”

iHeartMedia and all its broadcast radio stations are committed to inspiring and creating positive change that improves the lives of others. For the 11th consecutive year, nine cities on the tour, Los Angeles; Chicago; Detroit; New York; Boston; Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; and Miami will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring pediatric patients through entertainment and education focused initiatives. In addition, iHeartRadio’s 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Ball in Dallas will work with the Kidd's Kids program of the Kraddick Foundation, whose mission is to provide hope and happiness by creating beautiful memories for families of children with life-altering or life-threatening conditions. Each event will allocate a portion of ticket sales to its benefiting organization as well as offer exclusive packages through online auctions leading up to the events.

“The Ryan Seacrest Foundation is grateful to partner with the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour for its 11th year,” said Meredith Seacrest Leach, Executive Director & COO of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. “iHeartRadio’s ongoing support allows us to continue our growth with new hospital partners, as well as maintain and upgrade our existing 14 Seacrest Studios in children’s hospitals across the country.”

Proud partners of this year’s national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball include presenting partner Capital One, Boost Mobile, COVERGIRL, Mercedes-Benz, M&M’S®, Marshalls®, with more to be announced.

The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One is executive produced by iHeartMedia’s Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia and John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises. The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball special on ABC is produced by iHeartMedia’s John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters, Senior Vice President, Production & Development; as well as GRAMMY®-nominated OBB Pictures, a division of OBB Media, for the second consecutive year. The special is executive produced by OBB's Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Kfir Goldberg, Simone Spira, and Glenn Stickley; with Arlen Konopaki and Lana Womack co-executive producing. GRAMMY®-nominated Sam Wrench, is returning to direct.

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 Entertainment and Capital One Dining we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they’re passionate about, including dining, music, sports and the arts. Learn more at capitalone.com/entertainment and capitalone.com/dining.

About the Ryan Seacrest Foundation

The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) is a non-profit dedicated to inspiring pediatric patients through entertainment and education focused initiatives. RSF’s main initiative is to build broadcast media centers — Seacrest Studios — within pediatric hospitals for patients to explore the creative realms of radio, television and new media. Founded in 2009, RSF currently has Seacrest Studios at hospitals in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Nashville, Orange County, Philadelphia, Orlando, Washington D.C., Memphis, Queens and Salt Lake City. A new studio will open at Children’s Hospital New Orleans in 2026. For more information, visit www.ryanseacrestfoundation.org.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – September 27, 2024 – iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists, including the latest World Premiere debuts, new music spotlights and live events. 

On September 27, iHeartMedia World Premiered new music from several artists, including The Weeknd & Playboi Carti’s new collaboration "Timeless" across all iHeartRadio Hip Hop stations; Saweetie’s “The Way” across all iHeartRadio Hip Hop stations; and Cody Johnson’s "I'm Gonna Love You" feat. Carrie Underwood across all iHeartCountry stations. Brad Paisley’s “Truck Still Works” had a World Premiere debut on September 26 across all iHeartCountry stations. Additionally, The Weeknd & Playboi Carti’s “Timeless” and Saweetie’s “The Way” were featured in “New Music Friday” slots across all iHeartRadio Rhythm CHR stations on September 27. 

Last weekend, iHeartMedia celebrated the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena. The star-studded Festival featured performances by Big Sean, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Gwen Stefani, Halsey, Hozier, Keith Urban, New Kids on the Block, Paramore, Shaboozey, The Black Crowes, The Weeknd, Thomas Rhett, Victoria Monét and a special appearance by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. The two-day event, including highlights from both nights, will be available to stream on Hulu on October 7.

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

This season on ‘Chess Piece,’ the Elián González story as you’ve never heard before

New York (September 25, 2024) - Futuro Studios, the original podcasts and programming division of Futuro Media, in collaboration with My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and stories, present Chess Piece: The Elián González Story, hosted by Emmy award-winning journalist Peniley Ramírez. This 10-episode series premieres on Wednesday, September 25. Following the launch, the episodes will debut weekly on Wednesdays. Listen to the first episode now here.

The podcast takes listeners back to Thanksgiving 1999, when then five-year-old Elián González was rescued near the Florida coast after his mother and others drowned in the Florida straits after fleeing Cuba. Many Cuban Americans saw Elián’s survival as miraculous and almost mythical. The question of whether Elián should stay with Miami relatives or return to his father in Cuba ignited a media firestorm, placing Elián at the center of a high-stakes political conflict between Cuba and the U.S.

Above all, Elián’s story highlighted the all-too common situation many Cubans have faced: painful family separation. 

Our host, investigative journalist Peniley Ramírez, has experienced this separation. At the age of 11, Peniley’s father revealed a dangerous truth to her. He’d be going on an official trip for the Cuban government to the U.S., where he would defect from his home country and never return to Cuba. Throughout the podcast, Peniley weaves her personal story of separation with that of Elían’s, taking listeners beyond the sensationalism of his rescue and into the complicated politics of the Cuban experience.  

“This is the most personal project I have worked on in my entire career,” said Ramírez. “Twenty five years after Elián’s rescue, this case is still relevant to the Cuban community, to the geopolitics of our region and most importantly, to thousands of Cuban families like Elián's and my own, who have been marked by family separation.”

“Peniley Ramírez's own story and perspective as someone who lived in communist Cuba until her teenage years and has also been immersed in the Cuban exile community in the United States, serve as a guiding light to show us the humanity, trauma, and resilience embedded in this story,” said Maria Garcia, Executive Editor at Futuro Studios. “We also take a really revealing look at the ideologies that animated this saga. Above all, this story is about the pain and love within families.”

These deeply personal insights add depth to the broader historical and political context surrounding Elián's case. Ultimately, the U.S. government, under President Bill Clinton, ruled that Elián should go back to his father in Cuba. A subsequent raid to remove Elián from the home of his Miami relatives fueled anger against the government. Cuban Americans organized to punish democrats for taking Elián back to Cuba by voting Republican in large numbers in the 2000 presidential election between Al Gore and George W. Bush. The podcast reveals how this punishment vote had a lasting legacy in American politics.

This season on Chess Piece, we tell you the Elián González story unlike you've heard before.

Listen and follow Chess Piece: The Elián González Story on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.

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About Futuro Studios

Futuro Studios is a Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast studio from Futuro Media, committed to uplifting voices, stories and perspectives that have been historically overlooked in the world of audio. They partner with some of the world’s top media companies to produce beautiful storytelling that centers Latinx, Black, Indigenous and immigrant experiences. 

Futuro has been at the helm of have  of critically-acclaimed projects such as Anything For Selena (WBUR), La Brega (WNYC), LOUD: The History of Reggaeton (Spotify), The Last Cup (NPR), and The Sum of Us (Higher Ground), among others. Our podcast Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sanchez (Sonoro) won two 2023 Ambie Awards, and Suave (PRX) was the recipient of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting.