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First season of the new anthology series, “Outlaws”

Depicts the daredevil criminal exploits of “The Greek Robin Hood”

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NEW YORK – July 12, 2023 – Kaleidoscope, the New York-based global podcasting company, and iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announced the launch of a new eight-part series today. “Outlaws: The Good Thief,” will tell the thrilling true story of Vassilis Paleokostas, Greece’s modern-day Robin Hood who, over a twenty year span orchestrated some of the country’s most inventive bank heists and escapes. Much like Robin Hood, Paleokostas became a national folk hero by positioning himself as a crusader against corruption in a time of great economic insecurity, and by sharing his spoils with the mountain folk he grew up with. To this day, he remains at large having escaped not once but twice from Greece’s maximum security prison, Korydallos, by helicopter. Listeners can hear the first episode now, here.

This is the first season of “Outlaws,” another Kaleidoscope original anthology series following in the footsteps of “Obsessions,” and is voiced by Miles Gray, co-host of iHeartPodcasts’ “The Daily Zeitgeist” and “Mad Boosties.”

Through rare access to Paleokostas’ co-conspirators, his mentor, and several high ranking police officers and officials charged with hunting him down, this podcast will reveal how a poor kid from the mountains became one of Interpol's most wanted. Along the way, the show taps classmates, journalists, and even a former prime minister to understand the truth about Vassilis Paleokostas: Does the man measure up to the myth? Why does his legend have such a hold on his country? And most importantly, who is keeping his secrets? 

Oz Woloshyn and Mangesh Hattikudur, Kaleidoscope’s co-founders, commented, “Vassilis Paleokostas is like a cross between a real life action hero and a philosopher. His bank robberies and escapes read like they belong on the silver screen. But he is also a socialist trying to fix a broken system. He’s like a cat burglar for the people, who also wants to get rich along the way!” 

“We are proud to continue our collaboration with Kaleidoscope on their impressive slate of scripted podcasts,” said Will Pearson, President iHeartPodcasts. “‘The Good Thief’ is popcorn podcasting at its finest - incredibly cinematic and exciting storytelling that is perfect for summer and reason enough for getting lost in the magical world of Greece.”

“Outlaws: The Good Thief” is Kaleidoscope’s fifth series release with iHeartPodcasts following “Obsessions: Wild Chocolate,” “Skyline Drive,” “The Last Soviet” and “Silenced: The Radio Murders.”

“Outlaws: The Good Thief” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will release a new episode every Wednesday beginning today with the final episode dropping August 30, 2023. Listen now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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About Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is a New York-based podcast company founded by Oz Woloshyn, host of Forgotten: Women of Juarez and Sleepwalkers, and Mangesh Hattikudur, co-founder of Mental Floss and former Senior Vice President of Podcast Development at iHeartMedia. Our mission is to create compelling narrative podcasts from around the world that take listeners to places they’ve never been and introduces them to a cast of unforgettable real-life characters. Kaleidoscope has secured sizable funding from investors like former MTV head Tom Freston and former Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post editor-in-chief Marcus Brauchli, and is in advanced talks with Hollywood studios, TV networks, and major book publishers about selling adaptations of its podcasts. It has the backing of media deal brokers The Raine Group and is represented by talent agency WME. Visit www.k-scope.com  for more information. 

Developed in collaboration with domestic and sexual violence prevention charity NO MORE, the new true crime series tells the true story of a group of women who came together to bring a murderous ex-boyfriend to justice

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NEW YORK – July 10, 2023 – iHeartPodcasts and Novel announced today the launch of a new, true crime podcast “The Girlfriends,” in collaboration with NO MORE, a global nonprofit dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence.

The podcast tells the true story of a group of women who formed a club to put a murderous ex-boyfriend behind bars. The story illuminates the ways women unite to protect each other when systems of justice fail them. The first episode of the weekly podcast is available today, distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen to episode one here and on all major podcast platforms.

Unlike your typical true crime, The Girlfriends is not about the murderer, Bob. It’s about his wife Gail, and the other women who dated him that could have suffered the same fate. It’s about Gail’s sister Alayne, who never gave up the fight for justice. It's about the gratitude she felt when she learned that a sisterhood of women in Las Vegas and New York were on her side.

Hosted by Carole Fisher, one of 'The Girlfriends', the series is hard-hitting, but also empowering and galvanizing, with heart-warming moments. Set to an original choral score by Luisa Gerstein from Deep Throat Choir, women’s voices are at the center of this true justice series.

“The Girlfriends” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listeners can hear episode one now on the iHeartRadio app, and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About Novel

Novel is the leading independent premium podcast company making shows that go long on story, rich in detail and heavy on sonics.

The world is now building a new kind of relationship with audio and Novel is at the forefront of shaping that landscape. Their stack of chart-topping, award-winning podcasts include Stolen Hearts, which recently reached the global number one spot, as well as Harsh Reality, Superhero Complex and Filthy Ritual. By drawing deeply from their tastes and maintaining a magpie eye for the new and the next, they're truly championing their mantra of 'Brave New Audio'.

About NO MORE

The NO MORE Foundation is dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault by increasing awareness, inspiring action, and fueling culture change. With more than 1,400 allied organizations and state, local, and international chapters, NO MORE sparks grassroots activism, encouraging everyone—women and men, youth and adults, from all walks of life—to be part of the solution. The Foundation creates and provides public awareness campaigns, educational resources and community organizing tools free-of-charge for anyone wanting to stop and prevent violence. First launched in 2013, NO MORE has brought together the largest coalition of advocacy groups, service providers, governmental agencies, major corporations, universities, communities and individuals, all under a common brand and a unifying symbol in support of a world free of violence.

About Carole Fisher

Carole is a first-time podcaster. Firstly, she's a mother and a grandmother. Secondly, a successful businesswoman in the world of palliative care. And thirdly, she dated a man for six months who turned out to be a murderer, and after nearly 30 years, she's telling her st

iHeart will co-produce and distribute Lea Pictures’ first audio projects including the just launched “The Good Stuff Podcast”

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New York – July 7, 2023 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announced today a new multi-year audio deal between iHeartPodcasts and Lea Pictures, a production company launched by Bradley Cooper in 2020. The collaboration will include several new co-produced shows including “The Good Stuff Podcast,” which debuted last month and serves as Lea Pictures’ very first audio project. Cooper will serve as Executive Producer for the entire slate which will be distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

“The Good Stuff Podcast,” the first project in the new slate, is a weekly show that delves into inspiring stories of success and perseverance. Hosted by Jacob Schick, Chief Executive Officer for One Tribe Foundation and a third-generation Marine, and his wife Ashley Schick, a two-time Emmy Award winning-storyteller, the two will showcase individuals who have made a positive impact through their acts of kindness, successful careers, businesses and military service. Listeners can check out the series now and new episodes will post each Tuesday.

“Sharing stories that inspire, motivate and resonate is one of the reasons I started Lea Pictures, and I’m excited to team up with iHeartPodcasts to bring them to life for millions of listeners,” said Bradley Cooper, founder of Lea Pictures. “Our shows will feature real people telling real stories, and we knew iHeart was the perfect partner to reach as many people as possible. I look forward to dreaming up more extraordinary stories together.”

“Bradley is one of the great creators of our time, inventing and reinventing, again and again, how great stories are told – across multiple genres and formats. We could not be more proud and excited to introduce his expertise, vision and approach to the exploding podcast medium with this partnership,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia Audio Group. “At the end of the day, podcasting is all about a deep, meaningful connection – between a host and their audience, and the audience and the story. And iHeartPodcasts is uniquely positioned to reach mass audiences that will deeply resonate with these thoughtful, uplifting stories.”

Building off the critical and financial success of his producorial work on the Oscar-nominated films “Nightmare Alley,” “A Star is Born,” “American Sniper,” and “Joker,” Bradley Cooper formed Lea Pictures in 2020 to develop and produce commercially entertaining and transformational feature films, television, documentary films and digital content. Lea Pictures executives include Weston Middleton who heads up the film division and has worked with Cooper for the past 15 years, Kristen Barnett who joined in 2022 to run the television division and Anneliese Barron in the social impact space heading up Cooper’s One Family Foundation.

Cooper’s first feature film under Lea Pictures, “Maestro” will be released by Netflix this Fall. Cooper produced, co-wrote, directed and will star in the film. With a first-look film deal at Netflix and a first-look television deal at Apple TV+, Bradley Cooper’s Lea Pictures slate currently includes Netflix’s feature film “Maestro;” Searchlights’ “Is This Thing On,” which Cooper will also direct; Warner Bros’ “Bullitt and Hyperion;” and The History Channel’s six-hour miniseries, “FDR” which premiered this summer on A&E.

“The Good Stuff Podcast” is executive produced by Bradley Cooper, Weston Middleton, Kristen Barnett and Rebecca Shapiro for Lea Pictures and Lyra Smith for iHeartPodcasts. “The Good Stuff Podcast” and the entire slate of shows will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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WHAT: The Trump Administration was in large part defined by the chaos surrounding it – especially internally. The volatile rotation of staff often meant instability and near-daily internal leaks to the press. Now, the new iHeartPodcast “The Whistleblowers: Inside The Trump Administration,” co-produced with Best Case and Ark Media, will dive headfirst into the chaos to bring listeners the inside story of the people behind some of the most explosive government revelations in American history.

Host Miles Taylor will reach deep into the heart of power to bring listeners into the room – and into the lives – of the high-ranking officials and frontline public servants who tried to bring order to the chaos of the Trump years, while grappling with the most difficult decision of their lives: whether to openly speak the truth. They knew that doing so meant near-certain retribution, costing them their homes, jobs, marriages, safety – and – changing the course of history. Was it all worth it?

WHO: Miles Taylor is a bestselling author and the former chief of staff of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Taylor published a bombshell opinion piece in 2018 in the New York Times and himself became a whistleblower on presidential misconduct during the Trump Administration. He first wrote anonymously, but later revealed himself as the author after publishing the blistering national #1 bestseller “A Warning” in 2019.

His intimate knowledge of what it takes – and costs – to blow the whistle on highly sensitive matters gives a personal touch to the conversations he shares with fellow dissenters and guests of the show. Miles Taylor’s new book, Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump, will be published by Atria/Simon and Schuster on July 18, 2023. Pre-order copies here.

• Episode 1: Miles Taylor, former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff
• Episode 2: Reality Winner, former National Security Agency contractor
• Episode 3: Andrew McCabe, former FBI acting director
• Episode 4: Alexander Vindman, former National Security Council official
• Episode 5: Olivia Troye, former homeland security advisor to the Vice President
• Episode 6: Dawn Wooten, frontline COVID nurse
• Episode 7: Grant Turner, Voice of America executive
• Episode 8: Stephanie Grisham, former White House communications director; Denver Riggleman, former Republican congressman

WHEN: “The Whistleblowers: Inside The Trump Administration” will be available July 13, with new episodes launching every Thursday.

WHERE: “The Whistleblowers: Inside The Trump Administration” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listen to the official trailer now here.

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About Best Case Studios

Best Case Studios is a production company that makes premium narrative audio, founded by award-winning producer and executive Adam Pincus. Best Case produces both narrative nonfiction and scripted audio drama and had made shows with ABC, Spotify, Audible, iHeart, A&E Networks, Dow Jones, Cadence 13/Audacy, Exactly Right Media, Stephen Curry’s company Unanimous Media, LitHub and others. Recent projects include the Webby-nominated series “The Greatest Sports Stories Never Told,” “Sound Barrier: Sylvester,” a music-driven documentary series about the trailblazing Queen of Disco, Sylvester James, and “In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson” which was recently adapted as a feature documentary by renowned filmmaker Dawn Porter for ABC News Studios / Hulu.

Ark Media

Barak Goodman and Rachel Dretzin founded Ark Media in 1996, and were joined by partner John Maggio in 2003. Together they have grown Ark into one of America’s leading production houses, creating non-fiction series, theatrical documentaries, and one-off television specials on a wide variety of subjects. Throughout the years, Ark has nurtured an ever growing roster of talent and collaborated with passionate and innovative filmmakers who elevate our work to this day. Ark films have been honored with five Emmy Awards, an Academy Award nomination, three DuPont Columbia batons, three George H. Foster Peabody Awards, among other awards and accolades.

Listen To Episode One HERE

NEW YORK – June 29, 2023 – iHeartPodcasts announced today the launch of a new bi-weekly, 10-episode series "Brand New,” co-produced by iHeartMedia and Brand New Labs. Launching today on iHeartMedia's B2B Podcast Network, “Brand New” shifts from the interview format of most business, marketing and media podcasts and instead invites listeners in on a lively conversation between two of the marketing industry’s most dynamic and well-connected leaders: Marisa Thalberg and Steven Wolfe Pereira. The c-suite co-hosts, who are also close friends, will tackle trending topics in the world of technology, entertainment, advertising, media and marketing, particularly through the lens of brands and the people powering them.

Geared for industry insiders – from senior executives to those first working their way up the ladder – Thalberg and Wolfe Pereira’s professional and personal relationship, along with their unique insights and camaraderie, will distinguish “Brand New” as an industry must-listen series. Each week, they will be talk about a combination of “ripped from the headlines” issues combined with topics of ongoing interest from why “brand” shouldn’t be a dirty word to what the c-suite doesn’t understand about marketers to what it takes just to be a good leader today. Season one of “Brand New” will debut its first episode today featuring real marketers’ take on Cannes – what it was about, what it should be about and more.

“Steven and I have had such varied experiences spanning start-ups to Fortune 50 companies and what we both share is a passion and love for this industry,” said Thalberg.

Steven Wolfe Pereira added, “We are not doing this to promote an agency or sell a product. Rather, we are driven to decode what’s happening in the world of brands, debunk some of the biggest misunderstandings about this industry, and hopefully inspire a next generation of marketers in this ever-changing world.”

“Podcasts are becoming the go to platform for marketers who want to stay current,” said Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia. “As the No. 1 podcast network, iHeart is excited to have Marisa and Steven join our growing suite of must-listen business podcasts.”

Marisa Thalberg and Steven Wolfe Pereira will serve as creators and executive producers for the podcast. David Thalberg, Nuria Santamaria Wolfe and Joseph Salvia will also serve as executive producers for Brand New Labs.

"Brand New" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listeners can hear episode one, here.

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ABOUT MARISA THALBERG

Recognized as one of the most influential CMOs in the world and inducted into Forbes’ CMO Hall of Fame for her tenures at Taco Bell, Lowe’s and The Estee Lauder Companies, Thalberg currently serves as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, Inc. She is a globally recognized business strategist and brand-building innovator, known for inspiring teams to take brands to new heights of consumer resonance, cultural relevance and business performance. A pioneer of digital, social and eCommerce marketing, she has orchestrated blockbuster product launches, unexpected cultural moments, and has moved with uncommon ease between industries like beauty and quick-service restaurants (QSR); retail and consumer package goods (CPG); brand and performance marketing; and mass and prestige. In addition, Marisa founded the organization Executive Moms in 2002 and has continued to be a champion for women and particularly mothers in the workforce. She serves on the boards of the MMA and the Blumenthal Center for the Arts.

ABOUT STEVEN WOLFE PEREIRA

Steven Wolfe Pereira is the Chief Business Officer of 3Pas Studios, the global entertainment company co-founded by the biggest Latino actor in the world Eugenio Derbez and his producing partner Ben Odell. Named by Adweek as one of the "50 Most Indispensable Executives in Marketing, Media and Tech" as well as one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Marketing & Advertising, he is also the Co-Founder and Chairman of Encantos PBC, the award-winning children's entertainment company, named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. An accomplished executive with more than 25 years of experience in technology, media and financial services, Steven Wolfe Pereira previously served as the Chief Marketing Officer of Datalogix (acquired by Oracle), Neustar (acquired by Golden Gate Capital) and Quantcas. He’s also held executive roles at Publicis Groupe, Univision and Akamai Technologies. He began his career in finance at The Blackstone Group, Salomon Smith Barney (Citi) and Violy, Byorum & Partners. He currently serves as a board director of the Latino Community Foundation, Save the Children and the creator commerce agency Whalar.

ABOUT BRAND NEW LABS

Brand New Labs Inc. is a new media company founded by industry veterans Steven Wolfe Pereira and Marisa Thalberg to bring fresh perspectives, content, mentorship and community, targeted to those both established and emerging in the fields of marketing, media, brands, tech and beyond. The Brand New podcast is the company’s first initiative. Visit www.brand-new.com for more information.

The Two-Day Main Stage Event Will Also Feature Performances from Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, Lenny Kravitz, Miguel, Public Enemy, Sheryl Crow, Tim McGraw, TLC, Thirty Seconds to Mars and More; Hosted by Ryan Seacrest on September 22 and 23 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

Tickets Available to General Public on AXS.com

WHAT: iHeartMedia announced today that Travis Scott has been added to the lineup for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival. The annual legendary concert event takes place on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at Las Vegas’ hottest entertainment venue, T-Mobile Arena.

WHO: This year, the epic two-day event hosted by Ryan Seacrest will feature performances by Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, Lenny Kravitz, Miguel, Public Enemy, Sheryl Crow, Travis Scott, Tim McGraw, TLC, Thirty Seconds to Mars and more.

WHEN: Friday, September 22 and Saturday September 23, 2023

WHERE: iHeartRadio Music Festival

T-Mobile Arena (3780 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89158)

MORE: Each night, the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival will broadcast live for fans via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets. For the first time this year, Hulu will serve as the Official Streaming Destination of the iHeartRadio Music Festival, adding to its already robust slate of live event content. Performances will be livestreamed exclusively to Hulu subscribers at no additional cost, and highlights will be available on-demand on Hulu in the weeks following the event. For more information on the livestream line-up, stay tuned to Hulu’s site and social channels.

Proud partners of this year's event include Audible, Capital One, The Hartford Small Business Insurance, Hyundai, Kokomo by Canon, M&M's®, MGM Resorts, Seagram’s Escapes, T-Mobile, Wild Turkey® Bourbon, [Yellow Tail] Wine, with more to be announced.

The 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival is co-produced by John Sykes and Tom Poleman for iHeartMedia; and Michael Dempsey for Dempsey Productions.

Tickets are available now via AXS.com. For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/festival.

Artists and/or event are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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.