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Based on the bestselling Who Was? non-fiction children’s book series and award-winning Netflix show

Co-hosted by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning writer and comedian Elliott Kalan (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) and Meghan O’Neill (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert)

March 9, 2022 – New York, NY – Penguin Workshop, iHeartMedia, and Radio Point will release The Who Was? Podcast, a new kids’ comedy quiz show, from the team that produced the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series, The Who Was? Show and based on the #1 New York Times-bestselling Who Was? children’s history and biography series from Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers. The first series, consisting of 45 weekly 30-minute episodes, premiers on March 16, 2022. Listeners can hear the official show trailer on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Co-hosted by Elliot Kalan and Meghan O’Neill, each episode of the comedy quiz show podcast features games, fun facts, and sketches about trailblazing historical figures that will keep listeners laughing and learning. Each episode revolves around two historical figures that have been paired together for obvious, and sometimes not so obvious, reasons. Contestants between the ages of 8-12 years old will join in a friendly competition for a chance to be rewarded with a selection of Who Was? books and a set for their school library.

“The success of The Who Was? Show on Netflix helped us realize all the different ways Who HQ could spark a curiosity for history outside of a traditional biography format,” said Francesco Sedita, President and Publisher of Penguin Workshop. “As we continue to expand our title list to include Board Books, Graphic Novels, and more, we are beyond thrilled to partner with iHeart, Radio Point, and the fantastic team behind The Who Was? Show to bring engaging history to young podcast listeners and their families.”

“Who Was?” has been an amazing kids’ franchise for years now, and we’re excited to team up with Penguin Workshop and Radio Point to bring this series into podcasting,” said Will Pearson, COO of iHeartPodcasts. “The podcast world needs a laugh-out-loud kids quiz show and we’re thrilled to give our listeners something they can enjoy with their families.”

About the premiere episode, “Marie Curie and Milton Hershey”

Two fierce kid competitors test their knowledge of science rockstar Marie Curie and delish chocolate maker Milton Hershey! But the real winner today is our host Elliott who walks away with a brand new middle name!

Other historical figure pairings covered in The Who Was? Podcast include:

• Frida Kahlo and Walt Disney
• Harriet Tubman and Ruth Bader Ginsberg
• Aretha Franklin and Stan Lee
• Michael Jordan and Amelia Earhart
• And more!

The Who Was? book series began in 2002 with the publication of just four books. Since then, it has evolved into a brand encompassing over 300 titles across seven series lines (including Who HQ Now, Who Was? Graphic Novels, Who Was?, What Was?, Where Is?, What Is the Story Of?, and Who Was? Board Books, known collectively as Who HQ), a Podcast, and a Netflix original series. With more than 50 million books in print worldwide, it’s now the #1 nonfiction series for middle-grade readers; every 13 seconds, a Who HQ book is sold. For more information about the series, including a list of titles, visit www.whohq.com.

Co-host Elliott Kalan is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning writer and comedian who has done most of the following things: been Head Writer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Mystery Science Theater 3000; written the picture books Horse Meets Dog and Sharko and Hippo; contributed to the bestselling Earth: The Book; co-hosted the popular podcasts The Flop House and Presidents Are People, Too!.

Co-host and Executive Producer Meghan O’Neill is a writer, actor and director whose credits include The 40-Year-Old Version, HBO's Animals, Billy On The Street, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The New Yorker, Odd Mom Out, SuperDeluxe, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Happy, 50 Central, Black&White, Vulture, The Hairpin, Blind Date, The Cut, Refinery 29, and Above Average. Festivals include The Sundance Film Festival, Nitehawk Shorts Fest, LES Film Festival, Ars Nova Ant Fest, Chicago Comedy Film Festival, NY Sketch Fest, Toronto Sketchfest, Charleston Comedy Festival, and The Women in Comedy Festival. Meghan is a 2020 a Sundance Institute Fellow. You can catch her weekly co-hosting the Story Pirate Podcast on Gimlet (Winner of the 2020 Webby and iHeart Radio award for Best Kids&Family Podcast.

Radio Point, iHeartMedia, Penguin Workshop, and Meghan O’Neill will serve as Executive Producers on the show. The Who Was Podcast? Is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

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CASTING

Children ages 8-12 have a chance to win a selection of Who Was? Books and a set for their school library on the Who Was? Podcast! Parents can email thewhowaspodcast@gmail.com for casting information.

ABOUT PENGUIN WORKSHOP

Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, publishes new voices and established brands for readers ages birth-12. The imprint is home to popular and bestselling middle grade series such as Here’s Hank by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, Klawde by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth, Brian McCann’s Wannabe Farms, and Who HQ, which has more than 50 million copies in print worldwide. The imprint also publishes pioneering picture books such as Jessica Hische’s Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave.

ABOUT PENGUIN YOUNG READERS

Penguin Young Readers is one of the leading children's book publishers in the United States. The company owns a wide range of imprints and trademarks, including Dial Books, Dutton, Flamingo, Kokila, Nancy Paulsen Books, Penguin Workshop, Philomel, Puffin, G. P. Putnam’s Sons, Razorbill, Viking, and Frederick Warne. These imprints are home to such award-winning, New York Times- bestselling authors as Laurie Halse Anderson, Max Brallier, Jan Brett, Eric Carle, Roald Dahl, Anna Dewdney, John Flanagan, John Green, Oliver Jeffers, Brad Meltzer, Ransom Riggs, Ruta Sepetys, Sabaa Tahir, Jacqueline Woodson, and dozens of other popular authors. Penguin Young Readers Group is also the proud publisher of perennial brand franchises such as The Little Engine That Could, the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series, Peter Rabbit, Spot, the Classic Winnie the Pooh, the Very Hungry Caterpillar, Madeline, Mad Libs, the Last Kids on Earth, the Rangers Apprentice, and Who HQ among many others. Penguin Young Readers Group is a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

ABOUT RADIO POINT

Radio Point is the podcasting venture from Irony Point, veteran television producer Rich Korson, and audio producer Houston Snyder of Great City Post. Radio Point has released its first six podcasts and has numerous podcasts in various stages of production and development. Ellie and the Wave, their first scripted podcast (starring Natalie Morales, Paul Scheer, and June Diane Raphael) was released with Himalaya Media in August of 2019. They have since released various scripted and unscripted formats across genres. These projects include The Sketch Factor with Fred Armisen for Spotify, Make My Day with Josh Gondelman, Ruined with Halle Kiefer and Alison Leiby, Election Profit Makers with Starlee Kine, David Rees, and Jon Kimball and A Good Cry with Michael Cruz Kayne.

NEW YORK – March 9, 2022 – iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances from Host and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee LL COOL J, Icon Award Recipient Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, John Legend, Charlie Puth, Måneskin and more. The event will air LIVE from The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Tuesday, MARCH 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event also will be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.

In addition to a performance at this year’s show, Jennifer Lopez will also receive the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award, honoring her impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide. Jennifer Lopez is an award-winning actress, producer, singer, entertainer, and businesswoman who has helped to build billion-dollar brands and has established herself in film, music, television and business as one of the most influential artists in history. The only artist to ever have a number one album and number one film simultaneously, she has a cumulative worldwide box-office gross of over $3 billion and has sold over 75 million records. In February, Lopez released her highly anticipated film Marry Me and joint soundtrack, a first for Lopez. With a career spanning over two decades at the top of every field, Lopez is cemented in history as a global icon and the ultimate multihyphenate.

Now in its ninth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2021, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2022. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise stage moments and will tell the stories of the winning artists’ road to #1. Since the Awards’ inception in 2013, the show has included live performances and appearances by superstar artists, such as Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Rihanna, Halsey, Justin Bieber, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Martin, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Big Sean, Sam Smith, Madonna, Blake Shelton, Pharrell, Pitbull and many others.

Artists receiving multiple nominations include Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Giveon, Lil Nas X, Silk Sonic, The Kid LAROI, SZA, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion, Måneskin, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Billie Eilish, BTS, David Guetta, Tate McRae, Ariana Grande, Daniel Caesar, The Weeknd, Five Finger Death Punch, Cardi B, Joel Corry, AJR, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, The Pretty Reckless, All Time Low, twenty one pilots, Mammoth WVH, blackbear, Machine Gun Kelly, Imagine Dragons, Moneybagg Yo, H.E.R., Foo Fighters, Jazmine Sullivan, Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga, Pop Smoke, Coi Leray, Bad Bunny, Regard, Rauw Alejandro, Farruko, KAROL G, Calibre 50, Dua Lipa and La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De René Camacho. All nominees are listed below.

This year’s Best New Artist Awards will be presented by Stifel, in recognition of the excellence, skill and dedication of artists across multiple genres, including Pop, Alternative, Rock, Country, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Latin.

In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will again celebrate the fans, giving iHeartRadio listeners the opportunity to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year and the first-ever TikTok Songwriter of the Year and Best Comeback Album. Social voting began on January 27 and will close on March 15 at 11:59 PM PT for all categories. Fans can vote on Twitter using the appropriate category and nominee hashtags or by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.

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

Additional categories include Label of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres, including Pop, Country, Alternative, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin and Regional Mexican formats.

Tickets are on sale to the general public now at AXS.com.

Proud partners of the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Stifel – supporting artists and fans alike by providing the right advisors to navigate their success. Additional proud partners across iHeartRadio platforms include California Community Colleges, HEINEKEN, Logitech, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” with more to be announced.

Executive producers for the “iHeartRadio Music Awards” are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters, for iHeartMedia.

For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About FOX Entertainment

FOX Entertainment’s 30-year legacy of innovative, hit programming includes 9-1-1, 9-1-1: LONE STAR, THE MASKED SINGER, LEGO MASTERS, THE SIMPSONS, “Empire,” “24,” “The X-Files” and “American Idol.” Delivering high-quality scripted, non-scripted, animation, live content and major sports, FOX won the 2020-2021 broadcast season, marking the second consecutive season it ranked #1. In addition to its broadcast network, FOX Entertainment oversees the operations of FOX Alternative Entertainment, its in-house unscripted studio that produces THE MASKED SINGER, I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE and NAME THAT TUNE, among other series; the award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment, which produces animated content for FOX, including the Emmy Award-winning hit BOB’S BURGERS and new series DUNCANVILLE, THE GREAT NORTH and HOUSEBROKEN, as well as programming for other broadcast, streaming and cable platforms; and Blockchain Creative Labs, a new business and creative unit formed in 2021 by FOX Entertainment and Bento Box, to build, launch, manage and sell Non-Fungible Token (NFT) content and experiences, and fungible tokens, as well as digital goods and assets. FOX Entertainment also recently formed the production venture Studio Ramsay Global, in partnership with award-winning chef, restaurateur and presenter Gordon Ramsay, to develop, produce and distribute culinary and lifestyle programming for FOX, its fast-growing ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) service, Tubi and platforms worldwide. Tubi features more than 35,000 movies and television series, and news content that’s available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Australia. FOX Entertainment recently acquired the entertainment platform TMZ and all its media properties, including its hit syndicated magazine programs, TMZ and TMZ LIVE, and its flagship digital platform, TMZ.com. Most recently, FOX Entertainment acquired MarVista Entertainment, a global leader in made-for-platform original content. Ranking among the world’s leading independent studios, MarVista will focus on developing and producing content for FOX’s digital platforms, including Tubi, as well as for third-party platforms worldwide.

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WHAT: Hosted by actress, activist and author Alicia Silverstone, “The Real Heal” is a new iHeartRadio podcast produced by FRQNCY Media dedicated to cutting through the noise and teaching us how to truly heal. Each week, Silverstone will sit down with a guest to talk candidly about health and healing through the lens of topics like self-love, nurturing children, ocean conservation and more.

Guests will include a range of experts and curious souls alike -- featuring filmmaker Kevin Smith, parenting expert Dr. Laura Markham, restaurateur Pinky Cole and more.

WHO: Alicia Silverstone, an American actress best known for her role in the teen comedy “Clueless.” Alicia is the co-creator of myKind Organics, and author of two books: The Kind Diet (2009) and The Kind Mama (2014). “The Real Heal with Alicia Silverstone” is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

WHEN: The first episode will be released on Thursday, March 10, with new episodes every Thursday. Listen to the official trailer now HERE.

WHERE: “The Real Heal with Alicia Silverstone” will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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ABOUT FRQNCY MEDIA

FRQNCY Media Co. is a podcast production and audio innovation company that specializes in richly narrative podcasts that help to heal, enlighten, or uplift through the power of sound. Since its launch in 2018, FRQNCY Media has built a reputation for its innovative, collaborative, and immersive approach to audio for Apple, Spotify, Coca-Cola, Vox, The Jane Goodall Institute, TurboTax, Diane von Furstenberg, and more. Alongside its core mission, FRQNCY Media is a post-Capitalist company structured to create a workplace fueled by joy and balance for those fulfilling that mission. https://frqncy.media

NEW YORK (March 3, 2022) -- iHeartMedia, the number one commercial podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced the launch of “The Important Things with Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar,” a weekly iHeartRadio original podcast that asks the age-old question: how can you lead a life of fulfillment? “The Important Things with Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar,” can be heard on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard and debuts on March 3, with new episodes launching bi-weekly on Thursdays. Listen to the first episode featuring feminist icon Gloria Steinem HERE.

The ongoing pandemic has required us all to reexamine what matters most and prioritize what brings us true contentment. Through candid conversations with friends, thought leaders, creators and entrepreneurs, beauty industry titan Bobbi Brown and best-selling author and attorney, Anjali Kumar, will explore the strengths, skills, habits, and mindsets that have helped their guests live their most authentic and gratifying lives.  “The Important Things” is not a podcast littered with platitudes and advice – it’s a fresh new forum designed to give its listeners the practical strategies necessary to transform, grow and thrive in our new normal.  

The inaugural episode will feature renowned activist Gloria Steinem, followed by upcoming guests such as designer Jennifer Fisher, soccer legends Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris, philanthropist Christy Turlington Burns and Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider.

“I am thrilled to be returning to iHeartMedia with "The Important Things," that will explore one of my favorite topics right now which is how world-class thinkers and leaders are constantly reprioritize and reinvent themselves,” said host Bobbi Brown.  “During the pandemic, I know I simplified my life to focus on only what mattered most to me, and I’m excited to hear how our guests have done the same thing and share their collective wisdom with our audience.”  

 “I’m looking forward to bringing what I know will be thoughtful, riveting — and funny conversations to iHeartRadio, especially alongside the legendary and insightful Bobbi Brown,” said co-host Anjali Kumar.

“The iHeartPodcast Network is thrilled to introduce a new iHeartRadio Original podcast, "The Important Things," with Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar,” said Will Pearson, Chief Operating Officer for the iHeartPodcast Network. “Unfortunately, the ongoing pandemic has been hard on everyone. However, it has also led many of us on a personal journey in which we examine and understand more clearly what matters most to us. This podcast delves deeper into these discussions with its remarkable lineup of guests, and both Bobbi and Anjali bring incredible energy to the most relatable conversations.”

Co-hosts Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar are both admired leaders and sought-after public speakers. In addition to launching two successful beauty brands – Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road Beauty – this will be Bobbi’s second iHeartRadio original podcast following her 2019 podcast, “ Beyond the Beauty with Bobbi Brown,” which featured interviews with top-notch experts across the fields of makeup, wellness, fashion, and entrepreneurship. Anjali’s TEDWomen talk, My Failed Mission to Find God – and What I Found Instead, has been watched by over four million people around the world and translated in to 22 languages. 

“The Important Things with Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar” is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network. Listeners can visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to the premiere episode today on their favorite device. New episodes will post biweekly each Thursday.

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About Bobbi Brown, Makeup Artist/Founder, Jones Road Beauty

Bobbi Brown is a beauty industry titan, world-renowned makeup artist, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and serial entrepreneur. As a professional makeup artist, Bobbi created the ten simple lipsticks that launched her billion-dollar brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Bobbi left her namesake brand in 2016 to return to her roots as an entrepreneur, launching three new businesses -- justBOBBI.com, a digital editorial content site; The George, a 31-room boutique hotel in Montclair, NJ, and Beyond the Beauty with Bobbi Brown, a podcast that interviews innovative founders and entrepreneurs. In October 2020, Bobbi made her triumphant return to the beauty industry and launched Jones Road – a collection of edited and indispensable clean beauty products for all ages, skin types, and skin tones.

About Anjali Kumar, Advisor, Author, Attorney, Speaker, angel investor, “Idea Acupuncturist”

Anjali Kumar is an advisor to entrepreneurs and executives in all stages of business, focusing on early-stage tech, consumer products, and luxury fashion companies with a social conscience.  She’s a renowned public and inspirational speaker, known particularly for her talks dealing with innovation and diversity.  She’s been called the “Idea Acupuncturist,” because she brings a spiritual approach to the business world.  Anjali is the author of the international best-seller Stalking God: My Unorthodox Search for Something to Believe In, and her influential TED Talk of her journey researching the book has garnered more than five million views worldwide.  She began her career as an attorney and was the founding general counsel at Cheddar, Warby Parker, Acumen, and senior counsel at Google.  She was on the NYC Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board and the board of GrowNYC, and currently serves on multiple boards, including iFundWomen, Amplifier, and POV.  Anjali lives in New York City and upstate New York with her husband and daughter.

The Special Event Will Feature Inspiring Conversations with Alicia Keys, Maren Morris, Avril Lavigne and More Women in Music and Culture on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages on March 8 at 8 p.m. ET

Additionally, iHeartMedia and Seneca Women today launch “Seneca Women to Hear: The Search for the Next Great Female Podcasters” to kick off Women’s History Month

NEW YORK – March 1, 2022 – In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, and SeeHer, the largest global movement to eliminate gender bias in marketing, advertising, media and entertainment, today announced the second annual “iHeartRadio SeeHer Hear Her: Celebrating Women Who Make Music and Culture,” a celebration placing gender equality center stage. The special event will highlight successful and influential artists in music with interviews from Alicia Keys, Maren Morris, Avril Lavigne and more during a live one-hour special that will stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages on March 8 at 8 p.m. ET (available on demand through March 14).

The “iHeartRadio SeeHer Hear Her: Celebrating Women Who Make Music and Culture,” streamed event will dive into the lives of these three leading female artists – from their girlhood dreams and the mentors who inspired them, to achieving those goals and becoming leaders and role models for future generations. The special will share how these artists are using their music platform and social media presence to activate and encourage other women and will explore that while their experiences may come from their lives in the music industry, the challenges they face are universal. “iHeartRadio SeeHer Hear Her: Celebrating Women Who Make Music and Culture” will also feature footage and interviews with other top female artists.

To kick off the celebration, beginning today, March 1, iHeartMedia will launch an eight-day countdown to International Women’s Day across 600 iHeartMedia broadcast stations in every format, on social media platforms and on iHeartRadio’s biggest podcasts.

The weeklong countdown will culminate on March 8, when women “Women Take The Mic” – iHeartMedia’s most influential female personalities will host popular iHeartMedia radio shows throughout the day, having conversations about equality, inclusion and inspiration and sharing steps everyone can take to help more women be heard. That evening, from 5 - 6 p.m. local time, iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations will also devote the hour to playing the biggest hits and new music from today’s female artists and offer special playlists on the iHeartRadio App.

“More women need to feel seen, heard and represented in media, music, and culture today – which is why we’re excited to partner with SeeHer on International Women’s Day and beyond to share the wins and celebrate what’s possible, in order to inspire a generation of young women to follow their dreams,” said Gayle Troberman, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia. “The show is all about seeing and hearing what it takes to succeed from the incredible women who are breaking the rules and breaking down the barriers in music and entertainment. It’s great entertainment, it's great storytelling, and it’s a rallying cry for every aspiring singer, songwriter, and performer to get started.”

“Music has the ability to inspire people and that’s why SeeHer Hear Her, a key initiative in the SeeHer movement, is striving to eliminate gender bias in the music industry and increase the percentage of women in front of and behind the mic,” added Jeannine Shao Collins, President, SeeHer. “For a second year in a row, we are proud to partner with iHeartRadio and bring awareness to these issues with real scale on International Women’s Day, while also celebrating female trailblazers in the industry. This is an important step towards progress to ensuring the music world sees and hears her.”

Listeners can join in on the conversation online by using #iHeartWomensDay and #SeeHer throughout the day and during the one-hour special on March 8. For more information on “iHeartRadio SeeHer Hear Her: Celebrating Women Who Make Music and Culture” visit iheartradio.com/womensday. Proud partners of this year's event include P&G and The Card By Seneca Women powered by Mastercard and Deserve, with more to be announced.

In addition, iHeartMedia and Seneca Women today are launching “Seneca Women to Hear: The Search For the Next Great Female Podcasters,” which will kick off the search for the next 10 breakout female podcast stars. The search will be highlighted during iHeartRadio’s SeeHer Hear Her celebration on March 8 with a special appearance from singer, author and host of “Checking In” podcast, Michelle Williams. Ten winners will be awarded top-of-the-line audio equipment and six weeks of specialized training at the Seneca Women Podcast Academy, followed by their own shows on the Seneca Women Podcast Network on iHeartMedia. P&G and The Card by Seneca Women, powered by Mastercard and Deserve, are proud sponsors of “Seneca Women to Hear: The Search for the Next Great Female Podcasters.” For more information on “Seneca Women to Hear: The Search for the Next Great Female Podcasters” and to enter, visit SenecaWomen.com.

“Women’s voices need to be heard,” said Kim Azzarelli, co-founder of Seneca Women, “and now they can be. The Seneca Women Podcast Network, with founding partner P&G, was created to amplify the voices of women. Now we want to empower more women to make their voices heard with Seneca Women to Hear: The Search for the Next Great Female Podcasters. There are so many amazing women out there: women creators, innovators and entrepreneurs and we want the world to hear from them.”

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

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

About SeeHer

SeeHer is the leading global movement of media, marketing and entertainment leaders and influencers committed to the accurate depiction of women and girls in advertising and media. While strides have been made in recent years to authentically portray women and girls, unconscious bias persists throughout advertising and entertainment. The average age, race and body type, among other characteristics, of women shown in media still represent only a small fraction of the female population. The SeeHer movement was launched by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) in partnership with The Female Quotient (The FQ) in 2016 at the United State of Women. To help marketers benchmark success, SeeHer spearheaded the development of the Gender Equality Measure® (GEM®), the first research methodology that quantifies gender bias in ads and programming. GEM® shows that content accurately portraying females dramatically increases both purchase intent and brand reputation. Once complete, the GEM® methodology quickly became the industry standard, winning the prestigious ESOMAR Research Effectiveness Award in 2017 and leading to its global rollout in 2018. Since 2019, the movement has expanded its verticals to include sports (SeeHer In Sports) and music (SeeHer Hear Her). To learn more, visit SeeHer.com and follow SeeHer on social media @SeeHer (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn) and @SeeHerOfficial (TikTok and Twitter).

About Seneca Women

Seneca Women is a global leadership platform that works to amplify the voices of women and advance women in the economy and around the world. Seneca Women has sought to accelerate women’s progress through signature thought leadership events at Davos, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the New York Stock Exchange, as well as through a weekly newsletter, Fast Forward Girls programs and significant partnerships with organizations including Apple, Bank of America, Bloomberg, The Coca-Cola Company, P&G, Intel, Walmart, the United Nations, the U.S. State Department, and the U.S. Supreme Court, among others. The Seneca Women Podcast Network on iHeartMedia, launched with founding partner P&G, builds on the success of this work amplifying the voices of women. Seneca Women has also recently launched The Card by Seneca Women, powered by Mastercard and Deserve, the first card that rewards you when you shop from women-owned businesses in The Marketplace by Seneca Women.

New York, N.Y. – February 25, 2022 – iHeartMedia today announced the lineup for the Daytime Stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the new immersive event and entertainment district, AREA15 in Las Vegas. The Daytime Stage will feature live performances from Avril Lavigne, Maggie Rogers, 5 Seconds of Summer, Big Time Rush, Girl in Red, Lauv, Chlöe, Willow, Chase Rice, Latto, Carly Pearce, Ryan Hurd, GAYLE and Lauren Spencer-Smith and more.

In addition to live performances from today’s hottest artists, the Daytime Stage will also include fan zones and interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners. Tickets for the 2022 Daytime Stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival will go on sale Tuesday, March 1 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. Fans can visit AXS.com to purchase tickets. For news and information about the Daytime Stage fans can visit iHeartRadio.com/DayStage or follow #iHeartDayStage on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

The annual iHeartRadio Music Festival will return on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 at Las Vegas’ hottest entertainment venue, T-Mobile Arena. The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival two-day performance lineup will be announced at later date. The evening performances of the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 23 and 24 will broadcast live for fans via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets and also will be featured as an exclusive national television broadcast special on The CW Network at a later date.

Proud partners of this year's event include: Capital One, The CW, M&M's®, with more to be announced.

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

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

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

About AREA15 Las Vegas

AREA15, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15’s curated mix of dynamic destinations—including Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Lost Spirits Distillery, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, Virtualis VR, Emporium Arcade Bar and many more—represents what’s next in the experiential marketplace. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concert events, art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages.

AREA15 has received numerous accolades, including being named “Best Immersive Art Experience” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards, one of “The 10 Most Innovative Urban Development and Real Estate Companies of 2020” by Fast Company, “Reader’s Choice—Best Attraction” by Las Vegas Weekly, “Best Arts Hub” by Vegas Magazine, claiming the No. 1 spot in Blooloop’s “World’s Top 11 Immersive Art Experiences” and being included in Las Vegas Magazine’s Hall of Fame.

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Jennifer Lopez to Receive the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award

NEW YORK – February 24, 2022 – iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today that Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee LL COOL J will host and perform during the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event will air LIVE from The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Tuesday, MARCH 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event also will be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.

In addition, Jennifer Lopez will receive the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award, honoring her impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide. Jennifer Lopez is an award-winning actress, producer, singer, entertainer, and businesswoman who has helped to build billion-dollar brands and has established herself in film, music, television and business as one of the most influential artists in history. The only artist to ever have a number one album and number one film simultaneously, she has a cumulative worldwide box-office gross of over $3 billion and has sold over 75 million records. In February, Lopez released her highly anticipated film Marry Me and joint soundtrack, a first for Lopez. With a career spanning over two decades at the top of every field, Lopez is cemented in history as a global icon and the ultimate multihyphenate.

"It’s an honor to return to the stage as host of the iHeartRadio Music Awards and bring live music back to fans all over the world as we celebrate our favorite artists,” said LL Cool J. “I have a special performance for the fans, and the show will have some great surprises throughout the night. See you there!”

Now in its ninth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2021, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2022. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise stage moments and will tell the stories of the winning artists’ road to #1. Since the Awards’ inception in 2013, the show has included live performances and appearances by superstar artists, such as Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Rihanna, Halsey, Justin Bieber, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Martin, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Big Sean, Sam Smith, Madonna, Blake Shelton, Pharrell, Pitbull and many others.

Artists receiving multiple nominations include Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Giveon, Lil Nas X, Silk Sonic, The Kid LAROI, SZA, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion, Måneskin, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Billie Eilish, BTS, David Guetta, Tate McRae, Ariana Grande, Daniel Caesar, The Weeknd, Five Finger Death Punch, Cardi B, Joel Corry, AJR, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, The Pretty Reckless, All Time Low, twenty one pilots, Mammoth WVH, blackbear, Machine Gun Kelly, Imagine Dragons, Moneybagg Yo, H.E.R., Foo Fighters, Jazmine Sullivan, Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga, Pop Smoke, Coi Leray, Bad Bunny, Regard, Rauw Alejandro, Farruko, KAROL G, Calibre 50, Dua Lipa and La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De René Camacho. All nominees are listed below.

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

In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will again celebrate the fans, giving iHeartRadio listeners the opportunity to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year and the first-ever TikTok Songwriter of the Year and Best Comeback Album. Social voting began on January 27 and will close on March 15 at 11:59 PM PT for all categories. Fans can vote on Twitter using the appropriate category and nominee hashtags or by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.

Additional categories include Label of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres, including Pop, Country, Alternative, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin and Regional Mexican formats.

Tickets are on sale to the general public now at AXS.com.

Proud partners of the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Stifel. Additional proud partners across iHeartRadio platforms include California Community Colleges, HEINEKEN, Logitech and Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” with more to be announced.

Executive producers for the “iHeartRadio Music Awards” are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters, for iHeartMedia.

For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About FOX Entertainment

FOX Entertainment’s 30-year legacy of innovative, hit programming includes 9-1-1, 9-1-1: LONE STAR, THE MASKED SINGER, LEGO MASTERS, THE SIMPSONS, “Empire,” “24,” “The X-Files” and “American Idol.” Delivering high-quality scripted, non-scripted, animation, live content and major sports, FOX won the 2020-2021 broadcast season, marking the second consecutive season it ranked #1. In addition to its broadcast network, FOX Entertainment oversees the operations of FOX Alternative Entertainment, its in-house unscripted studio that produces THE MASKED SINGER, I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE and NAME THAT TUNE, among other series; the award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment, which produces animated content for FOX, including the Emmy Award-winning hit BOB’S BURGERS and new series DUNCANVILLE, THE GREAT NORTH and HOUSEBROKEN, as well as programming for other broadcast, streaming and cable platforms; and Blockchain Creative Labs, a new business and creative unit formed in 2021 by FOX Entertainment and Bento Box, to build, launch, manage and sell Non-Fungible Token (NFT) content and experiences, and fungible tokens, as well as digital goods and assets. FOX Entertainment also recently formed the production venture Studio Ramsay Global, in partnership with award-winning chef, restaurateur and presenter Gordon Ramsay, to develop, produce and distribute culinary and lifestyle programming for FOX, its fast-growing ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) service, Tubi and platforms worldwide. Tubi features more than 35,000 movies and television series, and news content that’s available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Australia. FOX Entertainment recently acquired the entertainment platform TMZ and all its media properties, including its hit syndicated magazine programs, TMZ and TMZ LIVE, and its flagship digital platform, TMZ.com. Most recently, FOX Entertainment acquired MarVista Entertainment, a global leader in made-for-platform original content. Ranking among the world’s leading independent studios, MarVista will focus on developing and producing content for FOX’s digital platforms, including Tubi, as well as for third-party platforms worldwide.

The First NFT Collection, Inspired By “The Breakfast Club,” Will Feature Artwork By Renowned Artist Justin Richburg

February 22, 2022 – OneOf, the Green Web3 Company built for music and sports, has announced an exclusive partnership with iHeartRadio’s influential, top-rated contemporary Hip-Hop/R&B nationally-syndicated morning show "The Breakfast Club". “The Breakfast Club,” hosted by DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne tha God, is one of the most important media outlets for hip hop news, music and interviews.

OneOf and “The Breakfast Club” - including both the on-air broadcast and digital podcast - have teamed up for an exclusive partnership to bring the accessibility of NFT’s to a mass audience, give diverse artists a platform in this emerging space, and create six drops of digital NFT collectibles inspired by the morning show and its legendary hosts. Information about OneOf’s wide range of exciting and accessible NFT drops will be shared with fans on “The Breakfast Club’s” broadcast. The artwork featured in the first drop will be created by renowned illustrator and visual artist Justin Richburg.

“’The Breakfast Club’ is one of the most influential morning shows, where honest, provocative and powerful conversations about Hip Hop and culture happen today,” said Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia. “Charlamagne tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy are an awesome team to collaborate with Oneof to share the latest and greatest NFTs with their massive, diverse audience across iHeart’s broadcast radio, podcast and streaming platforms.”

“The Breakfast Club” has millions of monthly listeners, is nationally syndicated in nearly 90 markets around the U.S.,and was recently inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. Portions of the proceeds from the collection will benefit critical and timely causes supported by “The Breakfast Club” and that are important to their listeners.

“’The Breakfast Club’ is the most culturally relevant morning show in America, and the tireless work Charlamagne, Envy and Angela do everyday to elevate artists and shine lights on the important issues are inspiring to us all,” says Lin Dai, CEO and co-founder of one of. “OneOf has always been committed to be the most inclusive NFT platform since our founding, backed by Quincy Jones, over 80% of OneOf NFT collections are by black or minority artists. There’s no better partner than ‘The Breakfast Club’ to educate the mass audience about importance of NFT technology to the music community.”

OneOf and iHeartRadio first partnered in the fall of 2021, when the platform created the official collectible NFT for the annual iHeartRadio Music Festival featuring performances by some of the biggest artists in music. The collection featured one million free NFTs and participating fans were eligible to receive tickets to the festival as well as limited-edition iHeartRadio Music Festival NFT artwork.

Since then OneOf has announced major partnerships with Warner Music Group, The Grammy Awards and their launch into sports with the Sports Illustrated covers series that celebrates superstar athletes including Muhammad Ali, Shaquille O’Neal, Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice and more. OneOf’s recent Whitney Houston Collection made headlines when a never-before-heard Whitney Houston song made when she was 17 was sold at auction on OneOf for $1 million.

About OneOf

Deeply committed to a sustainable blockchain future, OneOf is known as the environmentally friendly “Green” Web3 Company: minting a music NFT on OneOf using the Tezos blockchain uses over 2 million times less energy than the competition, and takes as little energy as sending out a tweet. OneOf donates 5% of its platform revenue from every sale to either a charity of the artist's choice, or OneOf's environmental cause partner: the Right Here Right Now Global Climate Alliance, an official partner of United Nations Human Rights. OneOf makes NFT adoption seamless for the next 100 million non-crypto native fans by enabling NFT purchases via credit and debit cards as well as major cryptocurrencies.

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ABOUT THE BREAKFAST CLUB

The Breakfast Club, the most-listened-to Hip-Hop and R&B morning show in America, features DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God. The Breakfast Club is not only a show, but also a platform, a spotlight, a think-tank for all things hip-hop/pop-culture, politics and community. Known for their unrivaled interviews and ability to connect with and engage audiences through their unique blend of honesty, wit and humor, The Breakfast Club has created a must-stop destination for musicians, entertainers and politicians alike. The results are the best interviews to be found on radio and digital. The four-and-a-half-hour morning program originates from iHeartMedia’s legendary Power 105.1/WWPR-FM in New York and is nationally syndicated by Premiere Networks on more than 100 stations nationwide, including markets such as Houston, Atlanta, Miami and Detroit. “The world’s most dangerous morning show” is also available on-demand as a YouTube channel, which attracts billions of video views. The Radio Hall of Famers also host Weekends with The Breakfast Club, a three-hour weekly program featuring a countdown of the top 20 hits of the week. Please visit www.PremiereNetworks.com for more information.

WHAT: Writer and musician Dessa continues her exploration of human behavior, instincts, and culture in season two of her podcast, “Deeply Human,” premiering today. In the weekly podcast, a collaboration of BBC World Service, iHeartMedia and American Public Media (APM), Dessa investigates our tendencies to create social hierarchies and to use intoxicants; she speaks to experts on monogamy, accents, and the dark forces at play in the way we perceive and pursue beauty.

In season two, Dessa, speaks to psychologists, animal behaviorists, mathematicians, historians, and one legendary DJ to ask the evergreen question: Why do you do what you do? Why does music animate our bodies? Why are we so keen to form social hierarchies? Why do humans use intoxicants? Throughout the season, Dessa is talking about monogamy, sleep deprivation, high fashion, avant-garde Japanese dance and overall, everyone’s favorite topic—you. In the debut episode, which launched today, Dessa investigates why we speak the way we do - how our accents and dialects serve us; hamper us; and might even, in rare cases, lead to life-or-death consequences. Listen HERE.

LISTEN: Season two’s first episode is available today, Feb. 18, on iHeartRadio, BBC Sounds, and all major podcast platforms. Binge all of season one now on iHeartRadio and everywhere else podcasts are available.

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About Dessa

Dessa is a rapper, singer, and writer who’s made a career of defying genre conventions and audience expectations. As a writer, she has contributed to The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, and literary journals across the United States. As a musician, she’s collaborated with full orchestras, contributed to The Hamilton Mixtape on the invitation of Lin-Manuel Miranda, appeared on the Billboard Top 200 charts, and toured five continents. Dessa's work is driven by an interest in finding unexpected connections--between love and science; big ideas and mundane moments, instinct and philosophy. Her TED Talk, which investigates the neuroscience of love, has clocked more than 4 million views. Dessa’s delivery balances wit, tenderness, intellectual rigor, and poetic sensibility. She splits her time between Minneapolis and Manhattan. @dessa on Instagram, @dessadarling on Twitter/Facebook.

About BBC World Service

BBC World Service delivers news content around the world in English and 41 other language services, on radio, TV, and digital. BBC World Service reaches a weekly audience of 364m. As part of BBC World Service, BBC Learning English teaches English to global audiences. For more information, visit bbc.com/worldservice. The BBC attracts a weekly global audience of 489m people to its services available internationally, including BBC World Service, BBC World News television channel, bbc.com/news, BBC Studios, and the international charity, BBC Media Action.

About American Public Media

American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of Minnesota Public Radio® and reaches over 17 million listeners with nearly 1,000 public radio stations and over 400 commercial stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM Studios, a division of APM, offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business, and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.

Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Nationwide DMA data, Persons 12+, Spring ‘21.

WHAT:  Actor, director, and author Brian Baumgartner (The Office) launched a new iHeartRadio original podcast today titled “Off The Beat with Brian Baumgartner.” With the success of his hit podcast, “The Office Deep Dive,” actor and podcast host extraordinaire Brian Baumgartner (AKA Kevin Malone) is taking fans even deeper into The Office and more of pop culture’s favorite TV shows.

Each week, Brian will sit down with a new guest to talk about their favorite jobs. They’ll laugh, cry, and crack plenty of inappropriate jokes as they discuss the inner workings of the television industry, their favorite moments on set, never-before-told stories and secrets, and moving on from their most iconic roles. Fans will get to be the third wheel with their favorite stars as they learn everything they never wanted to know, and then some.

The first episode features Alyson Hannigan, who plays Lily Aldrin from How I Met Your Mother. During her interview with Brian, Alyson takes listeners all the way back to her days of fighting demons, the time a few too many iced teas landed her an iconic role, and her auditioning faux pas that could have cost Jason Segel his role as Marshall. “Off the Beat” will also feature interviews with your favorite The Office guest stars, TV personalities, athletes, such as Eric Stonestreet, Rob Riggle, Catherine Tate, Anthony Anderson and more.

WHO:  Brian Baumgartner is an American actor, director, and author. He is best known for playing Kevin Malone, a character in the NBC sitcom The Office and is the host of the iHeartRadio original re-watch podcast “The Office Deep Dive.” “Off The Beat” is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

WHEN: The first episode is available today with new episodes dropping every Tuesday. Listen to the first episode HERE.

WHERE: “Off the Beat with Brian Baumgartner”  is available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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