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The Event Will Feature Special Appearances by LL COOL J, Ty Dolla $ign, Roddy Ricch, Warren G, Chlöe, Lola Brooke, D Smoke, Kash Doll, SleazyWorld Go, DDG, Scar Lip and More

iHeartRadio Living Black! Will Exclusively Stream On iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook and Broadcast on iHeartMedia Hip-Hop and R&B Stations and the iHeartRadio App Nationwide

The Event Will Continue iHeartRadio’s Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Featuring Special Hip-Hop Tributes and “Block Party” Style Activations

NEW YORK- June 27, 2023- iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the U.S., today announced the third annual “iHeartRadio Living Black!” 2023 a special event featuring performances by Usher, Miguel, GloRilla, Coco Jones and NLE Choppa at Market Street in Inglewood, California, a hub for Black art, music, and culture in Los Angeles. The event will also feature special appearances from LL COOL J, Ty Dolla $ign, Roddy Ricch, Warren G, Chlöe, Lola Brooke, D Smoke, Kash Doll, SleazyWorld Go, DDG, Scar Lip and more. The special event will exclusively stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook and broadcast on iHeartMedia Hip-Hop and R&B stations and the iHeartRadio app on August 2 at 7 p.m. local time and feature iHeartRadio personalities including The Breakfast Club’s DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God, Angela Yee, Big Boy and Nyla Symone.

The iHeartRadio Living Black! 2023 event is inspired by the culture, history and innovation of Black culture and hip-hop. In addition to the music, the hour-long special is an interactive block party that brings Black culture to life while celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop including:

• HAIR-itage: Black hair is undoubtedly a major part of Black culture and Black expression. It has also played a major role in hip-hop in the past 50 years.  Angela Yee will welcome celebrity stylist Jay Christopher to the block party to discuss some of the most iconic and influential hair looks of the past five decades of hip-hop and explore how some of those looks are relevant today.
• Mic Drop: This segment will celebrate artists who are on their ascension to superstardom. These talented wordsmiths drop a hot 16 bar freestyle right in the center of the block party. A spotlight and a mic magically appear, setting the stage for what feels like an impromptu cypher.
• In The Booth: Every artist remembers their first visit to the studio and there's nothing like stepping in the booth for the first time. There are endless stories about the icon's first time spittin' in the studio, or even their first time as a guest. Special guest talent will share intimate details about their time in the studio, including who was there, how they felt and what they witnessed.
• Flip The Script: Big Boy’s Neighborhood: Big Boy's Neighborhood has been a trusted voice in Hip Hop for decades. Big Boy will reminisce on iconic hip-hop moments, breaking news on radio and reflect on the impact his show has had on Black and hip-hop culture.
• FundaMENTAL Bars: Many hip-hop artists are breaking down the stigma around mental health. Charlamagne tha God will sit with Elliot Connie to talk about how hip-hop started as an authentic Black voice and how it has evolved over the last 50 years and is now on a path of healing. Charlamagne and Elliot will celebrate a few lyrics from hip-hop’s greatest and talk about its relevance in today’s culture.

The Living Black! event continues the celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Throughout this year, iHeartRadio has created memorial moments across its platforms and live events including custom audio tributes with top recording artists sharing why they fell in love with hip-hop. Artists who participated in those include Diddy, Ice Cube, French Montana, 50 Cent, Latto, DJ Khalid, Ice T, LL COOL J, Busta Rhymes and more. Additionally, during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, LL COOL J delivered a special performance as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate iHeartRadio Living Black! in its third year, bringing together fans and superstar artists to honor Black culture and continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop,” said Doc Wynter, President of Hip Hop and R&B Programming for iHeartMedia. “Living Black! is a true testament to the power and lasting influence of Black artists and the community they reflect. We’re excited to once again partner with some of the very best talent and celebrate the impact that Black lives have on American culture.”

“iHeartRadio Living Black! is an exciting opportunity to celebrate Black culture, highlight Black excellence and showcase its influence,” said Thea Mitchem, Executive VP of Programming Hip Hop and R&B Strategy for iHeartMedia. “Now in our third year, Living Black! gathers its best lineup yet and we’re thrilled to bring them and our audience a truly unforgettable experience.”

Produced by Emmy and Grammy award-winning producer Rikki Hughes and the Magic Lemonade Team, the “iHeartRadio Living Black!” special event on August 2 will stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook and broadcast on iHeartMedia Hip-Hop and R&B stations and the iHeartRadio app.

iHeartRadio Living Black! is sponsored by Hyundai. For more information on iHeartRadio Living Black!, visit iheart.com/livingblack. 

A New Weekly Podcast Hosted By Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday

Listen to the official trailer now available HERE!

LOS ANGELES – June 26, 2023 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, together with Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday, announce “The Best Podcast Ever”. Listeners can hear the official trailer now with the premiere episode debuting on July 10, 2023.

Join the married couple as they spin a wheel with random words, from acersecomic to zebra (and everything in between) to determine where the conversation starts, however where will it go? The possibilities are endless with these two! Each week, the hosts welcome a celebrity friend, a famous guest, the BEST guest ever, and with the spin of the wheel and trusting fate, the conversation begins. Think this sounds impossible? You haven’t heard these two talk.

Follow @thebestpodever, @ravensymone and @mirandamaday on Instagram for updates.

“The Best Podcast Ever” is part of iHeartMedia’s Outspoken, a podcast network distributed by iHeartPodcasts that amplifies, elevates and reflects the diversity, richness and humanity of the voices throughout the LGBTQ+ community. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Raven-Symone and Miranda Maday
Raven-Symoné has been a household name for most of her life, commanding a strong Hollywood Career as a multi-hyphenate, actor, singer, producer, director and now, podcaster.  Raven got her start in television 33 years ago, when audiences fell in love with her on "The Cosby Show.” Raven starred in the Disney Channel series “That’s So Raven,” marking the first time in the Disney Channel’s history, that a Black woman starred in a self-titled comedy series.  She also starred in both Disney Channel Original Movies "The Cheetah Girls" and "Cheetah Girls 2” and spent five seasons on the Emmy-winning ABC talk show “The View.” She is currently starring, executive producing and directing the self-titled and critically acclaimed Disney Channel series, “Raven’s Home,” which is currently in its fifth season.  Raven is extremely passionate about issues concerning children and has been a longtime supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and continues to support organizations and causes lifting up the LGBTQ+ community.

Miranda Pearman - Maday was born in Los Angeles and grew up around the entertainment industry. Early in her professional career, she spent time as a writers assistant and developed this skill into the personal assistant world, managing and overseeing the lives of multiple high-level talent. Getting noticed in that space led her to PR where she worked developing campaigns and narratives for clientele and helping carefully craft their public persona. Multi-faceted, Maday simultaneously ran a doula business, inspired by her love of the life cycle and women's health. Always a creator, Maday is the lead content creator, producer and writer for the production company she shares with her wife, Raven-Symoné, called Pearday Productions. The power duo are building a lifestyle brand that will inspire, educate and help others through thought-provoking content and meaningful conversations.

“iHeartRadio LIVE with Kelsea Ballerini” to air on iHeartCountry

NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 23, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. On June 23, iHeartRadio CHR and Rhythm CHR stations ran a “New Music Friday” feature for Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s new collaboration “Barbie World.”

On June 21, iHeart celebrated Ed Sheeran’s new album “-” (“Subtract”) with “iHeartRadio LIVE with Ed Sheeran.” During the exclusive performance, Sheeran played new songs like "Eyes Closed" and "Boat” and megahits like “Shape of You" and a mashup of "Bad Habits" and "Shivers." Sheeran also talked about the new album and more during a special Q&A hosted by Charlamagne Tha God. The show was broadcast across iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations and via iHeartRadio's Hit Nation Channel and Today's Mix.

Earlier this week, iHeart announced the upcoming “iHeartRadio LIVE with Kelsea Ballerini.” During the exclusive show, Ballerini will perform new music live, as well as talk about her latest albums and more during a special Q&A hosted by iHeartRadio's Amy Brown. Fans can watch and tune in free for a stream of iHeartRadio LIVE with Kelsea Ballerini on Thursday, June 29 at 8pm ET/5pm PT via iHeartRadio's iHeartCountry station. 

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

Launching June 28, the nine-part weekly series features an all-star cast including Maya Hawke, William H. Macy, Laura Benanti, Garrett Hedlund, Abigail Breslin, Felicity Huffman among others

Listen to the trailer HERE 

NEW YORK – June 21, 2023 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announced today the launch of new original iHeartPodcast,"Supreme: The Battle for Roe," a captivating scripted podcast that delves into the inspiring true story of the historic Roe v. Wade case. This nine-part series follows the journey of Sarah Weddington, the youngest woman ever to argue a case in the Supreme Court. Created and written by Aaron Tracy, directed by Rachel Winter, and produced by Ben Spector, Rachel Winter, Aaron Tracy and Eva Longoria, this compelling production brings to life the extraordinary tale of a 26-year-old attorney, Sarah Weddington, as she steps into a courtroom and argues the defining case of her era. Fans can listen to the official trailer now HERE. 

“Before Roe V. Wade, Sarah Weddington had never worked on a contested case or even been inside a courtroom. Harry Blackmun had never authored a major opinion. They were both new, untested, and the least likely vehicles for the abortion controversy you can imagine. But their collision at the Supreme Court ended up defining their entire lives, and changed the course of history. The moment I stumbled onto the story, I was desperate to write it. I'm thrilled it's now come to life with such brilliant collaborators and I can't wait for people to hear this incredible story on iHeart,” said Aaron Tracy, the Creator of the series.  

"'Supreme’ has brought together an incredible ensemble cast of accomplished actors from television, film and stage, and from multiple generations,” said director Rachel Winter, Academy Award-nominated producer of ‘Dallas Buyers Club.’ “These actors boarded the project based on the subject matter and Aaron’s compelling and wholly entertaining script. iHeart listeners will be both informed and entertained throughout the nine episodes.” 

One year after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Supreme will bring Sarah’s story to life for a new generation in a vivid, immersive audio drama led by a cast of celebrated actors including Maya Hawke (Sarah Weddington), William H. Macy (Justice Harry Blackmun), Abigail Breslin (Linda Coffee), Andrea Savage (Deb Margulies), Felicity Huffman (Dottie Blackmun), Laura Benanti (Bea Cuttriss), Garrett Hedlund (Ron Weddington), Josh Hamilton (Reverend Herbert Ragle), Luke Kirby (Roy Lucas) and William Fichtner (Chief Justice Warren Burger). 

“I am honored to be a part of this project, alongside such a talented cast and creative team, to share Sarah Weddington’s story of remarkable courage and determination,” said Maya Hawke. “This podcast will shed light on an important, but largely unknown figure in history, and bring her inspiring legacy to life for a new generation”

"We are proud to present 'Supreme: The Battle for Roe' as our latest original series,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts.  “It’s a gripping and inspiring story, coupled with an exceptional cast and creative team, and is a testament to the power of storytelling and the impact it can have on shaping our understanding of pivotal moments in history. It showcases our commitment to delivering top-quality, thought-provoking content to our listeners and we look forward to sharing it with our audiences everywhere.”

“Supreme: The Battle for Roe” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast listening platforms beginning June 28 with new episodes available weekly on Wednesdays. 

About Aaron Tracy

Tracy is a writer and producer whose television credits include the NBC hit drama “Law & Order: SVU,” USA Network’s “Fairly Legal” and “The Tap,” and “Sequestered” which he created and ran for two seasons on Crackle. His other scripted podcasts include “The Coldest Case,” starring Aaron Paul and Krysten Ritter, which is among the most downloaded pieces of content on Audible. He is repped by UTA, and by Laurie Megery at Myman Greenspan Fox.

About Rachel Winter

Winter is the Academy Award-nominated producer of “Dallas Buyers Club,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto. Her directing credits include “The Space Between,” starring Kelsey Grammer. She most recently produced with LeBron James, the Universal Studios feature “Shooting Stars,” focusing on LeBron’s rise to fame in the world of basketball. She is repped by CAA and attorney Robert Getman at Jackoway Austin.

Hosted by award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee, the new nine-part series centers on the epic legal battle pitting the multimillion-dollar sugar industry against the migrant laborers

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WHAT: iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, and Imagine Entertainment, the global entertainment company founded by Ron Howard and Brian Glazer, today unveil “Big Sugar,” a new investigative podcast about the multimillion-dollar sugar industry. The second title to be released from Imagine Entertainment and iHeartMedia’s new slate of original iHeartPodcasts, “Big Sugar” is a true crime story unlike any other that centers on the epic legal battle pitting the multimillion-dollar sugar industry against the migrant laborers who harvest sugarcane, while revealing corporate malfeasance, human rights violations, DC lobbying, nutrition downfalls and the destruction of the environment. Relentless journalists and lawyers uncover a complex network of relationships, policies and transactions involving the highest levels of government and the communities where we live.

WHO: Host Celeste Headlee is an award-winning, internationally recognized journalist and author (“Speaking of Race: Why Everyone Needs to Talk About Race”) who has hosted shows for NPR, WNYC and PBS. Her skills as an interviewer and passion for the themes in the series will engage listeners everywhere.

WHEN: “Big Sugar” is available today with new episodes launching every Tuesday. Listen to episode one here.

WHERE: “Big Sugar” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Download the official podcast cover art here.

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About Imagine Entertainment

Founded by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, Imagine Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company telling stories that inspire and empower, and creating unforgettable entertainment experiences of all genres across Imagine Features, Imagine Television Studios, Imagine Documentaries, Imagine Kids+Family, Imagine Brands, and Imagine Audio, as well as the award-winning Jax Media and Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions. Imagine’s productions have been honored with more than 60 prestigious awards including 47 Academy Award nominations and 228 Emmy® award nominations. Past productions include the Academy Award Best Picture winner "A Beautiful Mind", as well as Grammy Award Best Film winner "The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years." Recent productions include the critically-acclaimed film "Thirteen Lives" directed by Ron Howard, the hit film "tick, tick…Boom!" directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the critically acclaimed documentaries “Judy Blume Forever”, Sacha Jenkin’s “Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues”, Rory Kennedy’s “Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari”, "Lucy & Desi" directed by Amy Poehler (Two-time Emmy winner ) and "We Feed People". Prior films include "Get on Up", “Rush", "Frost/Nixon", "American Gangster", "The Da Vinci Code", "Apollo 13", "8 Mile", "Liar, Liar", “Backdraft", and “Parenthood" to name a few. Upcoming productions 'The Beanie Bubble", from Kristen Gore and Damian Kulash; “Candy Cane Lane” starring Eddie Murphy and directed by Reginald Hudlin;, and the animated feature "The Family Treehorn.” Television productions include “Genius: MLK/X” (Disney+); "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" (Hulu); “Swagger" (Apple); Under the Banner of Heaven (FX); and Jax Media’s "Emily in Paris" (Netflix). Documentary productions include the “Crime Scene" anthology series, The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel, The Times Square Killer and The Texas Killing Fields, all of which reached the top #5 globally on Netflix; "Genius: Aretha" (NatGeo); “Julia"; "Paper & Glue"; "Rebuilding Paradise"; and Jigsaw’s “Tiger" documentary (HBO), to name a few. Additional television productions include Fox’s “Empire”; the “24" franchise; NatGeo’s “Genius" anthology series; NBC’s “Parenthood" and "Friday Night Lights''; Fox’s and Netflix’s "Arrested Development"; and HBO's "From the Earth to the Moon", for which Howard and Grazer won the Emmy® for Outstanding Mini-Series. Grazer and Howard began their collaboration in the early 80’s with the hit comedies ``Night Shift" and “Splash", and continue to run Imagine Entertainment as executive chairmen.

Hilton joins iHeartMedia at The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to DJ the show’s official launch party on the iHeart Yacht

Executive produced by Paris Hilton through 11:11 Media’s podcast division London Audio, “The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs” marks the third show in their iHeartPodcasts partnership

Listen to the official podcast trailer now, HERE

NEW YORK – June 20, 2023 – iHeartMedia and London Audio, the podcast division of Paris Hilton’s next-gen media company 11:11 Media, today announced “The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs,” the latest show in their ongoing iHeartPodcasts partnership. This addition will mark London Audio and Hilton’s third podcast in the slate joining “I am Paris” and “Trapped in Treatment,” which are available now for listeners. The first two episodes of the company’s newest podcast will debut July 13, with new episodes released weekly on Thursdays. Fans can listen to the official podcast trailer now, here.

Executive Produced by Paris Hilton, one of the world’s most recognizable female DJs, London Audio, in association with Neon Hum Media, and iHeartPodcasts, “The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs” is a 12-part, globe-trotting and uplifting sonic journey that will transport listeners through time and dive into the history of nightlife. Hosted by dance club music legend Ultra Naté, the show is a poignant reminder and celebration of the impact nightlife has had and continues to have on our lives and society. From New York to Ibiza, Manchester to Berlin, Tokyo to Lagos and Detroit to London, the clubs featured in season one evoke memories of euphoria and belonging that will feel familiar to listeners across generations.

“Documenting the influence that music, nightlife, and nightclubs have had on our society, The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs podcast immerses listeners in the pulsing beats and unforgettable moments that have shaped this global culture, “ said Paris Hilton, CEO of 11:11 Media. “Remembering instances of true liberation and everlasting energy, I’m excited to celebrate the extraordinary stories behind The World's Greatest Nightclubs, and recognize the impact they’ve had on our past, present, and future.”

“Paris Hilton is one of the most innovative storytellers at work today, giving us a glimpse into her fascinating world of culture and business every week on her podcast – and this takes that a step further, as we get to trek across the globe through stories about some of the world’s most legendary nightclubs,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group. “We’re excited to join 11:11 Media’s London Audio and the iconic Ultra Naté on a journey that will surely transport listeners back to their own club scene days and paint the vibrant picture of nightlife history like you’ve never heard it before.”

To unveil the show in only the most fitting manner, iHeartMedia and 11:11 Media will debut the podcast in the south of France for the annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Hilton will DJ an official after party and podcast launch party aboard the iHeart Yacht tonight, spinning songs from her own curated playlist of music which will be featured throughout “The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs” and available to listeners via the iHeartRadio app.

“The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs” will be distributed by iHeartPodcasts, which is home to more than 800 original podcasts with over 364 million downloads each month. iHeartPodcasts span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime—and everything in between—making iHeart the largest publisher of podcast content in the world.

“The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs” is executive produced by Hilton, Bruce Gersh and Bruce Robertson for London Audio,Jonathan Hirsch for Neon Hum Media and Ultra Naté. It is distributed by iHeartPodcast and will be available on iHeartRadio and all other podcast platforms.

About 11:11 Media

11:11 Media is a global, next-gen entertainment company at the center of pop culture – connecting content, community and commerce – founded by Paris Hilton and entertainment industry veteran Bruce Gersh in 2021. The company spans a broad array of businesses including film, TV, audio, music, books, consumer products, digital and web3, with passion points around lifestyle, fashion, beauty, wellness, art, travel and more. Elevating brands, building communities, and driving social impact through the power of storytelling, experiences and products is the core mission of 11:11 Media.

The second season, “Up in Arms,” is a 10-episode narrative reported and hosted by journalist Trevor Aaronson

Season Two Available June 26 - Binge Season One Now Here

LOS ANGELES -- The second season of “Alphabet Boys,” an investigative podcast series from Western Sound and iHeartPodcasts, reveals an international arms-trafficking conspiracy that wraps up the DEA, the CIA, and the FBI in a single case. Listen to the official audio trailer now HERE.

Reported and hosted by investigative journalist Trevor Aaronson, “Alphabet Boys” is a multi-season narrative podcast that brings listeners inside the world of America’s alphabet agencies, such as the FBI, CIA, DEA, and ATF. The podcast dives into cases that raise a common question: Are federal agents and their informants catching bad guys or creating them? 

Drawing from hours of undercover recordings and hundreds of pages of internal U.S. government reports, “Alphabet Boys: Up in Arms” tells the story of how Romanian-American businessman Flaviu Georgescu was approached by a Colombian revolutionary interested in purchasing millions of dollars in military-grade weapons. Georgescu, a longtime cooperator with the FBI, called the CIA to report the arms deal. There was just one problem: Georgescu was under investigation by the DEA, whose agents didn’t know about his call to the CIA.

Told as a single narrative over 10 episodes, “Alphabet Boys: Up in Arms” is a spy thriller that reveals how aggressive federal law enforcement agents can find themselves investigating the assets of other federal agencies — creating an alphabet soup in which it’s hard to determine who’s the good guy and who’s the bad guy.

“Season two of ‘Alphabet Boys’ goes behind the scenes of a border-hopping arms-trafficking conspiracy involving a mysterious international businessman, a government minister in Romania, an Italian politician, and revolutionaries with the FARC in Colombia,” Aaronson says. “It’s a high-wire act that mixes up in the DEA, the FBI, and the CIA in a case that is as intriguing as it is absurd.”

“‘Alphabet Boys: Up in Arms’ is a total mindbender,” says Western Sound founder and “Alphabet Boys” co-creator Ben Adair. “Trevor’s reporting shows how federal law enforcement seems to take its cues much more from Reno 911! than any Hollywood spy thriller or police procedural. And yet, their misfiring jokes and gross incompetence have real-world consequences for anyone caught up in their comedy of errors.” 

Season one, “Alphabet Boys: Trojan Hearse,” revealed how the FBI infiltrated and undermined the racial justice movement during the summer of 2020. The show received significant attention in the national news media, with The Guardian, The Daily Beast, and Democracy Now!, among others, praising the reporting in the show. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon called the FBI’s behavior documented in the show “outrageous.”

Season two premieres June 26, with new episodes launching every Monday and Thursday through July 27. 

“Alphabet Boys” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

About Trevor Aaronson

Trevor Aaronson is an investigative journalist and host of the podcasts “American ISIS” on Audible and “High Rollers,” the second season of the “Chameleon” series. He is the author of The Terror Factory: Inside the FBI’s Manufactured War on Terrorism and a contributing writer for The Intercept. His TED Talk about the FBI’s counterterrorism program has been viewed more than 1 million times and translated into more than two dozen languages. 

About Western Sound

Western Sound is the Los Angeles-based podcast studio behind the #1 podcasts Strangeland and Lost Hills. Established in 2018 by Peabody Award-winning journalist Ben Adair, Western Sound creates its own original shows and has partnered with clients like Higher Ground, CNN, The Los Angeles Times, Audible, and Spotify. Western Sound’s most recent awards include Webby Awards for its original shows Lost Hills and The Score: Bank Robber Diaries. 

WHAT:  iHeartMedia today presented an iHeartRadio “Titanium Award” to six artists who have       

reached a threshold of 1 billion total audience spins across iHeartRadio stations of their hit song

in 2023. 

WHO: Artists that reached this milestone included Doja Cat “Woman”; Ed Sheeran “Shivers”;

Jack Harlow “First Class”; Latto “Big Energy”; Wizkid and Tems “Essence.”

MORE: The Total Audience Spins calculation is based on certified Mediabase airplay and is

multiplied by the number of persons listening to the radio at the time of those plays, delivering

total audience impressions which is the broadcast equivalent of the number of streams from a

streaming music service.  

Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia and Ciara, Billy Porter, FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha and Kelsea Ballerini Among All-Star Performers

Brandi Carlile Honored with Elton John Impact Award For Her Humanitarian Work With The Looking Out Foundation

With Notable Appearances from from Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, Corey Rae, Durand Bernarr, Elton John, Jeff Hiller, Jillian Mercado, Katy Perry, Kim Petras, Kylie Minogue, Leo Sheng, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mariah Carey, Maybelle Blair, Melissa Etheridge, Peppermint, Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday, Ross Mathews, Ricky Martin, Sasha Colby, Stephanie Beatriz, Wilson Cruz and More

“Can’t Cancel Pride” Streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook Pages, PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel

NEW YORK - June 16, 2023 – iHeartMedia and Procter & Gamble (P&G) today announced this year’s “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” streamed on June 15 on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook Pages, PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel. Hosted by JoJo Siwa, the event featured performances from Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, who was honored for her humanitarian work with the Looking Out Foundation, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia and Ciara, Billy Porter, GLAAD Media Award Recipient FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and more. “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” an evening recognizing the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating organizations creating a more inclusive and equal world, will be available on-demand throughout Pride Month until Friday, June 30.

In addition to music, “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” included special appearances from members of the LGBTQ+ community and advocates including Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, Corey Rae, Durand Bernarr, Elton John, Jeff Hiller, Jillian Mercado, Katy Perry, Kim Petras, Kylie Minogue, Leo Sheng, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mariah Carey, Maybelle Blair, Melissa Etheridge, Peppermint, Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday, Ross Mathews, Ricky Martin, Sasha Colby, Stephanie Beatriz, Wilson Cruz and more.

“Can’t Cancel Pride” was started during the COVID-19 pandemic when so many Pride events were forced to cancel around the world and has raised over $14 million for six participating LGBTQ+ charitable organizations including, GLAAD, The Trevor Project, National Black Justice Coalition, SAGE, CenterLink and Outright International. In 2022 alone, Can’t Cancel Pride reached 20 million viewers and listeners.

The benefit special included these special moments:

• Host JoJo Siwa kicked off the celebration at the iHeartRadio LA theater: “it is my second time hosting and it is my second year as an out and very proud gay.”
• Big Freedia and Ciara brought the crowd to their feet with their performance of “$100 Bill” and “Winning.”
• Mariah Carey made a special appearance thanking the LGBTQIA+ community for all of their support over the years.
• Kesha delivered an electric performance “Only Love Can Save Us Now.”
• Sasha Colby, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15, took the stage to give a special message on the future of drag.
• Katy Perry partook in the festivities from Las Vegas: “as a Mom and an ally I am committed to the safety and the future of the LGBTQ community” and introduced the important resources that the Trevor Project provides for the LGBTQ community.
• Kelsea Ballerini brings “a little yeehaw to the show” with a special performance of “If You Go Down” from Nashville, TN.
• Bonnie Tyler shows her support for the community while introducing Adam Lambert, who took the stage for an epic performance of “Holding Out For A Hero.”
• Trailblazing pop star and #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Hayley Kiyoko rocked the stage with her latest single “Greenlight.”
• Stephanie Beatriz and Lin-Manuel Miranda expressed their support for the Hispanic LGBTQ+ community and introduced Ricky Martin who shared a special message on the importance of family: “I hope that you always find yourself surrounded by those who support your dreams and your choices and your life whether that is the family you were born into or the ones you choose for yourself. We are all family and we are here for you.”
• GLAAD Media Award Recipient FLETCHER joins Can’t Cancel Pride from Asbury Park, NJ, opening by thanking her fans for their love and support. She put on an exciting performance of her hit “Girls, Girls, Girls.”
• Melissa Ethridge celebrates the 30th anniversary of her album Yes I Am, which she says was her way of saying “yes, I am out and proud, back when very few LGBTQ+ artists felt like they could be themselves.” She goes on to introduce Maybelle Blair who joined JoJo on stage to share her pride story, of how she just came out at 95 years old and invites others to “come on out of the closet and join [her].”
• Billy Porter brought the energy up with an incredible performance of “Baby Was a Dancer,” then gives an inspirational message of how he is living a “full and joyous life with HIV” and shares he is hopeful for the future of those living with HIV.
• Elton John presents the Elton John Impact Award to Brandi Carlile for her humanitarian work with the Looking Out Foundation. Brandi thanks Elton John: “there is no one more important to me as a mentor and a soulmate than you, Elton.” She goes on to deliver a powerful speech culminating with “thank you for this honor, I promise to make something of it and to make you proud.”
• Brandi Carlile closes out the show with an emotional performance of “Hallelujah.”

Proud partners of this event include P&G brands: Always®, Bounty®, Cascade®,, Charmin®, Dawn®, Downy®, Febreze®, Gillette® Intimate, Metamucil®, Pantene®, Swiffer®, Tide®, and OLAY®. Additional proud partners of “Can’t Cancel Pride” include Harris Teeter, Native, OLAY®, Walmart and Vicks®, with more to be announced.

Executive Producers for “Can’t Cancel Pride” are John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Bart Peters and Gayle Troberman of iHeartMedia; “Can’t Cancel Pride” Co-Founder Brent Miller of P&G; David Collins, Michael Williams, Rob Eric, Renata Lombardo and John Wehage of Scout Productions and Executive Producer and Showrunner Larissa A.K. Matsson of Scout Productions.

To access photos and b-roll from the event, please use the links below:

B-roll:

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Photos:

Performances:

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https://iheartradio.photoshelter.com/galleries/C00007VJcBIlQDWs/G0000iBMObO8fmjU/Best-of-Cant-Cancel-Pride-2023

Backstage:

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Roam: https://iheartradio.photoshelter.com/galleries/C00002.t.Hm8Tm8Q/G0000ZFOzMOLo09A/Roaming

Photo Credits:

Monica Schipper/Getty Images (@gettyentertainment) for iHeartRadio, Adrianna Casiano for iHeartRadio (@casianoadrianna), Wes and Alex for iHeartRadio (@wesandalex), Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images (@gettyentertainment) for iHeartRadio.

The new podcast will highlight the journey of brands including Loud Records, Mass Appeal, Scarr’s Pizza and Squire became household names 

Get a first look into the new show with the release of the official podcast trailer, HERE

NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 15, 2023 – iHeartMedia, the No.1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Will Packer Media, a first-of-its-kind production and branded content company led by record-breaking Hollywood producer Will Packer, today announced the debut of the new iHeartPodcast “IDEA GENERATION’S All Angles.” The show will debut on June 22, with new episodes airing weekly on Thursdays. Listeners can tune in to the official trailer here.

“IDEA GENERATION’S All Angles” is a twelve-episode co-produced series highlighting brands from the fashion, food, media, and music industries that have helped shape and define today’s culture. Hosted by Noah Callahan-Bever, former Complex Chief Content Officer and founder of IDEA GENERATION – an independent media brand dedicated to the education and inspiration of tomorrow’s creative entrepreneurs – the unscripted series steps behind the curtain and talks with a variety of company leaders to uncover the crucial role that team chemistry has played in the making of the most popular culture-creating brands today.  

On each episode, the show will feature an oral history format that weaves together a bevy of insider voices culminating in a 360-degree narrative that tells the story of each brand. Utilizing the voices of key players and teammates, the show will discuss the ins and outs that helped take the company from an idea to an empire. In the two-part debut, Noah will chat with entrepreneur Steve Rifkind, founder of Loud Records—the 90’s hip-hop record label responsible for developing acts like Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, and Big Pun—as well as his co-founder, Rich Issacson, legendary artist and repertoire (A&R) representatives Matt Life and Sean C, and Mobb Deep's Havoc. 

“This new podcast with Noah will give listeners the opportunity to hear never-before-told stories about the trials and tribulations of transforming a brand,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “In today’s world, we’re seeing more and more aspiring entrepreneurs looking for their breakthroughs, and this podcast gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look into what goes into making a successful brand and how the people surrounding you can help champion your ideas. 

“There is a greater intensity in interest around not just the ‘who’ but the in-depth answers to the ‘why,’ ‘how’ and ‘when’ of American success stories,” said Will Packer, CEO Will Packer Media. This podcast gives listeners that specificity they crave.”

"Since the days of Henry Ford and Walt Disney the founder myth has been a foundational part of how the media has framed success in business," said Callahan-Bever. "But creating a great brand takes more than just one person's ideas or efforts—they're born out of the confluence of a founder's vision and the executional and operational expertise of their partners. And along the way there's going to be both collaboration and conflict, steel sharpening steel, and from that process excellence can be achieved. Our goal with All Angles was to capture that magic, and show aspiring entrepreneurs that there are so many crucial roles and crucial steps—and sometimes even crucial fights—that have to happen to build a culture defining brand."

“All Angles” joins iHeartMedia and Will Packer Media’s iHeartPodcast slate deal, which includes original scripted and unscripted shows. The partnership includes the two recent seasons of the dark comedy, “The Lower Bottoms,” which will be followed by “All Angles.”  The show will be executive produced by Will Packer for Will Packer Media; Joelle Smith for iHeartPodcasts; and Tricia Clarke-Stone, Helena Ochs and John Walaszek for IDEA GENERATION. Alix Baudin, President of Will Packer Media oversees the partnership with iHeartMedia.

“IDEA GENERATION’S All Angles” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Will Packer Media 
Led by Hollywood producer Will Packer, Will Packer Media is a first-of-its-kind production and branded content company focused on the New American Mainstream audience, with an urban millennial core. In partnership with Discovery, Inc. and Universal Pictures, the company produces episodic scripted and unscripted series across television and digital platforms, compelling content for brand clients, and short-form digital content for millennial audiences. Will Packer’s films have earned more than $1 billion, with ten opening at number one at the box office.