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Brian Grazer & Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment and iHeartMedia Announce Lineup for Their Co-Produced Slate of Original iHeartPodcasts

The six-show slate debuts today with talk-show style podcast “Hello Isaac” hosted by cultural icon Isaac Mizrahi – listen now HERE

Los Angeles, June 12, 2023 – Imagine Entertainment President Justin Wilkes announced today a new slate of shows from their audio division in collaboration with iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally. The robust lineup of shows is the first to emerge from the slate deal formed between Imagine and iHeartMedia. Aligning with Imagine Entertainment’s global reputation in award-winning, premium storytelling, Imagine Audio, headed up by Kara Welker, will release six innovative new podcast series, produced by Nathan Kloke and co-produced by iHeartPodcasts. The slate features familiar voices like a workplace audio comedy from Ron Howard, a punk-rock murder mystery hosted by music anthropologist and director Penelope Spheeris (Decline of Western Civilization, Wayne’s World), as well as compelling new voices like environmental thought leader Chris Turney and writer Davis Miller, a man who overcame childhood bullying through an unlikely friendship with Muhammed Ali. Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Wilkes serve as Executive Producers across the slate. 

“At Imagine Entertainment, our priority has always been telling stories that inspire and empower and we are thrilled to debut our first slate of shows as we expand into the audio space with iHeartMedia,” said Justin Wilkes, President of Imagine Entertainment. 

“We are pleased to announce this compelling slate from iconic names like Ron Howard and Isaac Mizrahi as well as thought-provoking content exposing issues like climate change and the billion dollar sugar industry through a whole new lens,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group. “Imagine Entertainment has an outstanding, decades-long reputation for bringing award-winning tv shows, features and documentaries to our screens, and we can’t wait to bring Imagine’s bespoke content to even more audiences in the audio space through iHeartPodcasts.”

The first podcast in the robust lineup of shows, “Hello Isaac” hosted by Isaac Mizrahi, will debut today with new episodes available Mondays each week. Imagine Audio and iHeartPodcasts’ full slate of shows will include:

  • “Hello Isaac” — Available Today: Isaac Mizrahi is a jack of all trades – an iconic fashion designer, actor, singer, television presenter and a pretty darned good cook too! Isaac will join experts in their field to learn how their lives - the failures, the success and their process forged them into the experts they are today. Featured Guests in this raw, honest and hilarious interview show include Carson Kressley, Andy Cohen, BenDelaCreme and more. Produced with Awfully Nice. Listen now here.
     
  • “Big Sugar” — Launching June 20: “Big Sugar” is a timely story covering an epic legal battle pitting the multi-billion-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. From Novel and Weekday Fun. Official audio trailer will be available for listeners tomorrow, June 13.
     
  • Employees Only” — Launching July 17: From creator Ron Howard, “Employees Only” is an improvised workplace comedy following employees at a big box store who spend their break discussing, debating and arguing about the day’s news. This podcast is an innovative new approach to a sitcom, with a topical look at the news from every angle and perspective. Produced with Pretty-Fast.
     
  • “Unf**king The Future” — Launching August 8: In “Unf**king the Future,” climate scientist and expedition leader Chris Turney takes listeners on an increasingly urgent environmental journey, exploring the scary reality the planet faces today and the common–sense solutions that can be implemented now to save it. Produced with Awfully Nice.
     
  • “Peter and the Acid King” — Launching September 18: “Peter and the Acid King” takes listeners on a deep dive through the grimy, chaotic world of the Los Angeles punk scene in the early ’80s and the brutal murder of New Wave Theater TV host, Peter Ivers, the dynamic performer and artist known for bringing punk rock to TV.  Created by Alan Sacks (Du-Beat-E-O, Thrashin, Welcome Back Kotter) and narrated by punk historian and esteemed director Penelope Spheeris (The Decline of Western Civilization, Wayne's World). Featured guests include Jello Biafra, Frank Salerno, and Ron Howard. Produced with Awfully Nice.
     
  • “The Tao of Muhammad Ali” — Launching October 3: “The Tao of Muhammad Ali” from Davis Miller and based on his international best-selling book, will start with true story of how The Champ selflessly saved a bullied young boy, the creator himself, Davis Miller, from a paralyzing depression and propelled him to success through his “Tao.” The show will carry listeners through the later years when Davis and Ali are reunited while Ali was in the throes of Parkinson’s, sharing years of The Champ’s wisdom and doctrine, and that which made Ali a role model and guru for millions, including stories from many of the celebrities and people of influence who were deeply impacted and inspired by their time with Ali. Produced with Awfully Nice.

Over the last five years, Imagine has emerged as a force in the unscripted space with their prolific documentary division. Imagine is further expanding on their success in the space with the formation of Imagine Audio. All podcasts in the new slate are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

iHeartMedia’s iHeartPodcast Network is home to more than 800 original podcasts which see more than 374 million downloads each month globally. These podcasts span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime – and everything in between – making iHeartPodcasts the largest publisher of podcast content in the world. 

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.

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P&G and iHeartMedia’s “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now” Hosted by JoJo Siwa on June 15

With Appearances 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, Maybelle Blair, Melissa Etheridge, Peppermint, Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday, Ross Mathews, Ricky Martin, Sasha Colby, Stephanie Beatriz, The Old Gays, Wilson Cruz and More

Previously Announced Performances from Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia and Ciara, Billy Porter, FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and more.

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

NEW YORK – June 12, 2023 – iHeartMedia and Procter & Gamble (P&G) today announced this year’s “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” will feature 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, Maybelle Blair, Melissa Etheridge, Peppermint, Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday, Ross Mathews, Ricky Martin, Sasha Colby, Stephanie Beatriz, The Old Gays, Wilson Cruz 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, takes place on June 15 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Hosted by JoJo Siwa, the event will feature previously announced performances from Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, who will be 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” was started during the COVID-19 pandemic when so many Pride events were forced to cancel around the world and has raised over $11 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.

In addition to bringing together some of today’s hottest artists and appearances from influential voices in the LGBTQ+ community, the event will focus on the achievements of the past, the urgency of the present moment and the hope for the future of the LGBTQ+ community. The show will explore how leaders of the past addressed LGBTQ+ issues and provided the foundation for change; how advocates are expanding opportunities today; and how the next generation is building the groundwork for a safe, equitable and joyous future.

LGBTQ+ members, friends, family, and supporters can expect a true celebration for the LGBTQ+ community from “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now” – and here is a little sneak peek:

  • Big Freedia & Ciara pair up for an energetic mash up of their hit singles “$100 Bill” and “Winning"
  • Kesha delivers a powerful performance of her new single “Only Love Can Save Us Now”
  • Kelsea Ballerini reminds us that “If You Go Down” she’s going down too
  • Adam Lambert is “Holding Out For A Hero,” introduced by none other than Bonnie Tyler
  • Hayley Kiyoko gives us the “Greenlight”
  • FLETCHER performs “Girls, Girls, Girls” from her hometown Asbury Park, New Jersey
  • Billy Porter enlists Voguers to battle it out during his new single “Baby Was a Dancer”
  • Brandi Carlile ends the show with an emotional performance of “Hallelujah”
  • Elton John honors Brandi Carlile with the Elton John Impact Award, recognizing her advocacy for the least heard amongst us through her Looking Out Foundation.

Tune-in on June 15 for an evening of love, celebration and fundraising at 8pm ET/5pm PT on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook Pages, PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel.

The event is a month-long Pride celebration throughout June. iHeartMedia radio stations will air spots encouraging listeners to tune into the livestream on June 15 and watch the event on demand. Fans can follow along on social media using the hashtag #CantCancelPride and support the participating nonprofits by visiting cantcancelpride.com or texting “RAINBOW” to 513-654-2622.

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.

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iHeartMedia World Premieres New Singles from Dua Lipa, Chayanne; Hosts OWENN in iHeartLand

iHeartCountry features Jake Owen and Bryan Kelley in “New Music Friday”

NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 26, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. On May 25 and May, Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” had a World Premiere debut across CHR and Hot AC stations, with both stations featuring the new single throughout both days. Chayanne’s “Bailando Bachata” had a World Premiere debut on May 26 across iHeartRadio Spanish Contemporary & Tropical stations. Also on May 26, iHeartCountry stations featured Jake Owen’s “On the Boat Again” and Bryan Kelley’s “See You Next Summer” in “New Music Friday” slots throughout the day.

This weekend, OWENN will hold a special performance in the metaverse with “OWENN in iHeartLand,” streaming on Friday, May 26 at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT. During his exclusive show at State Farm Park, OWENN will treat fans to a special and intimate performance of his songs, including "LUV" and "Baby Girl," and more. Visit iHeartLand for more information.

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

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iHeartMedia World Premieres New Single from Burna Boy; FLETCHER Joins ‘Can’t Cancel Pride 2023’

iHeartRadio’s National Flyaway with Carrie Underwood Runs from May 29 to June 4

NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 2, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. Burna Boy’s new single "Top of the World" had a World Premiere debut on June 2 across all iHeartRadio Hip Hop stations.

This week, iHeart kicked off Pride Month by announcing that critically acclaimed singer and songwriter FLETCHER will join the previously announced lineup for Procter & Gamble® (P&G) and iHeartMedia’s “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 on June 15. This year, “Can’t Cancel Pride” will feature performances by Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Ciara, Billy Porter, FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and more.

From May 29 to June 4, fans of Carrie Underwood can enter to win the latest iHeartRadio National Flyaway Sweepstakes and fly to Vegas for an unforgettable experience at the country star’s “Carrie Underwood: REFLECTION” show. The grand prize includes a trip for two to Las Vegas, a three-night stay at Resorts World Las Vegas, two front Orchestra tickets to the show on June 21, a pre-show wine toast with Carrie Underwood and VIP experience before the show, plus two day passes at Awana Spa. Listen to any iHeartCountry station on the iHeartRadio app to qualify.

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

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iHeartMedia Spotlights Gabby Barrett and Flo Rida; Celebrates Niall Horan’s New Album

NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 9, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with new music spotlights, exclusive performances and more. Gabby Barrett was featured in “New Music Spotlight” slots on June 9 on all iHeartCountry stations to celebrate her new single, “Glory Days.” Additionally, iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations featured a Flo Rida “iHeartLand Takeover” on June 9 and June 10 to celebrate his performance in the metaverse.

This weekend, iHeartLand will host a special performance by Flo Rida at State Farm Park. The six-song performance will feature his current single “What A Night” alongside his biggest hits on Friday, June 9 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT and will be available to fans in iHeartLand through Sunday, June 11. Visit iHeartLand for more information.

iHeart is celebrating Niall Horan’s new album “The Show” with an intimate “Album Release Party” on June 9, its release date. During his “iHeartRadio Album Release Party,” Horan will perform songs from his third studio album, as well as talk about the new music and more during a special Q&A hosted by iHeartRadio's JoJo Wright. Fans can listen and tune in free for a stream on Friday, June 9 at 7pm ET/4pm PT via iHeartRadio's Hit Nation Channel. The show will also be broadcast across iHeartRadio's pop and select Hot AC stations at 7pm local time.

Earlier this week, Horan also surprised fans during “iHeartRadio Album Preview Party: Featuring The Show by Niall Horan” on June 7. Hosted by iHeartMedia Z100’s Maxwell and Crystal, winners from the radio promotions received an exclusive invite to the Album Preview Party and tickets to Niall Horan’s upcoming tour.

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

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iHeartPodcasts Debuts New Original Podcast “Wilder” At 2023 Tribeca Film Festival

New Eight-Part Series Explores the Life and Legacy of American Storyteller and Icon Laura Ingalls Wilder

Listen to the trailer here

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced that “Wilder,” a new original podcast exploring the life and legacy of American Icon Laura Ingalls Wilder, will premiere at Tribeca Film Festival as part of the 2023 audio storytelling lineup.  

Named one of Vulture’s “Top Podcasts We Can’t Wait to Listen to This Summer,” “Wilder” centers on the life and legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the great American storyteller. Since the first “Little House on The Prairie” book was published in 1932, generations of readers have flocked to Wilder’s cozy stories of the Ingalls’ family settling the Western frontier. The series inspired a TV show, pageants and entire fashion lines. Behind this franchise is a woman who experienced almost a full century of American history. Wilder made her first trips in a covered wagon and later flew on a jet plane. Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life and legacy remain as powerful, mesmerizing, controversial and violent as the America she represents. In a country currently at odds with itself and its history could there be a better time for an exploration of this woman? 

WHO: Series host Glynnis MacNicol is a writer, speaker, digital media consultant and podcast editor who lives in New York City. Her memoir, “No One Tells You This,” was named one of the Best Books of 2018 by Esquire, the Financial Times and was a 2019 New York Times 'Paperback Row' pick.

WHEN: “Wilder” will be available on June 8, 2023, with new episodes launching every Thursday.

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

COVER ART:  Download the official podcast cover art here.

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iHeartMedia Announces 2023 Lineup For Its Legendary “iHeartRadio Music Festival”

The Two-Day Main Stage Event Will Feature Performances from 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; Hosted by Ryan Seacrest on September 22 and 23 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

For the First Time, Hulu Will Serve as the Official Streaming Destination of the Festival

Tickets Available to General Public on AXS.com beginning June 16

NEW YORK, N.Y -June 6, 2023- iHeartMedia today announced 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. This year, the epic two-day lineup for the iHeartRadio Music Festival 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. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will once again include one-of-a-kind collaborations and surprise performances.

“We’re particularly excited about this year’s lineup,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “This is the only festival in the world with this range of genres - spanning all the styles you hear on our 860 stations and the iHeartRadio app. Each performer can sell out on their own, so it’s incredibly rare that you can see them all together on the same stage.”

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.

“This is the most diverse festival in music and we are excited to once again host a ‘Best in Class’ group of superstar artists to perform on the same stage,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “And, for the first time in our 13 year history we are proud to partner with Hulu to bring this unforgettable live show to millions of fans across the country.”

Eligible Capital One cardholders will have priority access to presale tickets for the iHeartRadio Music Festival beginning Wednesday, June 14 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET through Friday, June 16 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET or while presale tickets last. For presale tickets and more details, visit iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne. Eligible Capital One cardholders can also add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase, to enjoy an exclusive cardholder pre-concert event featuring a private soundcheck performance by Fall Out Boy, plus complimentary food, drinks, and more. Capital One Access Passes are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additionally, when the presale period opens, eligible Capital One cardholders can also redeem their rewards for tickets, Capital One Access Passes, and special VIP packages on Capital One Entertainment while supplies last.

In addition, throughout a summer-long on-air and online promotion, iHeartMedia station listeners across the country will have chances to win exclusive trips to Las Vegas where they will join thousands of other dedicated music fans to experience the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival.

Proud partners of this year's event include Audible, Capital One, The Hartford Small Business Insurance, Hyundai, 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.

For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/festival.

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

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FLETCHER Joins Lineup for iHeartMedia and P&G’s “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 - The Future Starts Now”

The Event Will Also Feature Performances by Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Ciara, Billy Porter, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and More

Hosted by JoJo Siwa on June 15, Streaming on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook Pages, PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel

WHAT:            iHeartMedia announced today that critically acclaimed singer and songwriter FLETCHER will join the previously announced lineup for Procter & Gamble® (P&G) and iHeartMedia’s “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 on June 15.

“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 $11 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.

WHO:              This year, “Can’t Cancel Pride” will feature performances by Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Ciara, Billy Porter, GLAAD Media Award Recipient FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and more.

WHEN:           Thursday, June 15, 2023.

WHERE:         “Can’t Cancel Pride” will stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages as well as iHeartRadio’s PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel on June 15 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The event will be available on-demand throughout Pride Month until Friday, June 30.

MORE:            The event is a month-long Pride celebration throughout June. iHeartMedia radio stations will air spots encouraging listeners to tune into the livestream on June 15 and watch the event on demand. Fans can follow along on social media using the hashtag #CantCancelPride and support the participating nonprofits by visiting cantcancelpride.com or texting “RAINBOW” to 513-654-2622.

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.

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`Tech Power Couple and Hosts of “The Aarthi and Sriram Show” Join iHeartPodcasts

Beginning today, the weekly interview series is available on iHeartRadio,YouTube and all major podcast platforms with all-new episodes releasing on Saturdays

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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES (June 1, 2023) – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announced today that “The Aarthi and Sriram Show” — the hit podcast hosted by veteran technologists Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan — will join iHeartPodcasts. Each Saturday, listeners hear optimistic conversations with influential people building and creating new products and technologies.

"Our show is all about optimism and telling the stories of unique individuals who have reached the top of their fields after starting on the outside. We are grateful to our community for supporting us and helping us grow. We are excited to partner with iHeartPodcasts in this next chapter and collaborate on exciting content for our audience," said Ramamurthy and Krishnan in a joint statement.

The tech power couple initially launched the show on Clubhouse in December 2020, and the series quickly became one of the most influential programs on the app. In 2022, Ramamurthy and Krishnan pivoted “The Aarthi and Sriram Show” to a weekly podcast series -- interviewing luminaries such as Elon Musk, Virgil Abloh, Indra Nooyi, A. R. Rahman, Rob McElhenney and Diane Von Furstenberg.

“Aarthi and Sriram have created an impressive show featuring insightful conversations with top minds across industries,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “These two have also built a highly engaged community, and we are thrilled to welcome ‘The Aarthi and Sriram Show’ to iHeartPodcasts -- and help the show to reach an even wider audience.” The show has amassed millions of downloads and views across YouTube and social media since launch – reaching a global audience spanning the United States, India, United Kingdom and the Middle East.

“The Aarthi and Sriram Show” is now distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms.

About Aarthi Ramamurthy & Sriram Krishnan

Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan are a tech power couple. They grew up in India where they met as teenagers and went on to have leadership roles in the heart of Silicon Valley running organizations at Meta, Twitter, Microsoft and more. Sriram is currently an investor at a leading venture capital firm and Aarthi is Chief Product Officer at a large commerce company.

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Flo Rida to Perform at iHeartLand’s State Farm Park on June 9

The Event Will Feature a Performance by Flo Rida Including His Current Single “What A Night” and Special iHeartLand Experiences Including a Flo Rida House

Select iHeartRadio Stations Across the Country Will Also Broadcast the Performance on June 10

NEW YORK – May 31, 2023 – iHeartMedia announced today that iHeartLand, the premiere metaverse destination and always-on entertainment space, will host a special performance by Flo Rida at State Farm Park in Fortnite and on Roblox.  The six-song performance will feature his current single “What A Night” alongside his biggest hits on Friday, June 9 at 7 p.m. ET and will be available to fans in iHeartLand through Sunday, June 11. In addition, the event will include all-new interactive features and experiences including Flo Rida’s House available May 31 through June 11.

On iHeartLand In Fortnite, Flo Rida’s House will join the island as an escape room-style game where players will travel through Flo Rida’s game room, movie room and culminate in iHeartLand’s exclusive Fortnite backyard that has a pool party feel with a photo station, outdoor stage and pool to collect gold and compete for the fastest time on the State Farm leaderboard. Players can send a screenshot with their time to @AtlasCreativeFN on Twitter to appear on the leaderboard and try to overtake Jake from State Farm’s high score.

New to iHeartLand: Radio Star Simulator on Roblox, users will embark on a scavenger hunt in Flo Rida’s House, located in the State Farm Neighborhood. moving through the movie room, jacuzzi room, music studio and outdoor pool collecting the letters F-L-O-R-I-D-A to earn daily rewards. Rewards will increase each day and will include a Flo Rida radio pet; Flo Rida hoverboard to ride around iHeartLand; an exclusive avatar accessory that users can wear throughout Roblox when the scavenger hunt is completed for seven days in a row – exclusive gold and black Flo Rida oversized sunglasses; and more. Plus, Jake from State Farm will be stationed outside of the house to host the scavenger hunt details and welcome users. Plus, Flo Rida’s single “What A Night” will be added to the simulator’s sound fields for users to find and collect.

Fans can visit iheartradio.com/iheartland now to check out the Flo Rida House experiences and stop by on June 9 for Flo Rida’performance celebrating his single “What A Night.” iHeartRadio Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) and select Hot Adult Contemporary (AC) stations will also broadcast the performance on June 10 at 7 p.m. local time.

This is an independently created Fortnite experience and is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc.

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