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Hosted by Mario Lopez, The Virtual Special Will Broadcast on iHeartMedia’s AC, Hot AC and Classic Hits Stations Nationwide and Video Stream on Meta Quest and iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook Pages on November 24

Each Year Audiences Double on Holiday Music Radio Stations 

Compared to Non-Holiday Programming – Making iHeartMedia Stations 

Across the Country the No. 1 Most Listened to Holiday Music Destination

 NEW YORK – November 5, 2021 – To celebrate its annual switch to festive music of the Christmas season across its stations nationwide, iHeartMedia today announced the second annual iHeartRadio Holiday Special, a virtual concert hosted by Mario Lopez. This special event will feature Kelly Clarkson, Michael Bublé, Train and Pentatonix performing some of the most popular holiday classics, and will broadcast across iHeartMedia’s AC, Hot AC and Classic Hits stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app, and video stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages on November 24 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Watch the exclusive VR performance in the Horizon Venues app on Meta Quest. 

Every holiday season, iHeartMedia converts music radio stations in its key markets to all Christmas music through Christmas Day. Each year, these stations continue to have the largest audiences of all radio stations in each market – often doubling the audience size from non-holiday programming – making iHeartMedia the No. 1 holiday music listening destination. 

This season, iHeartMedia’s annual station flip to Christmas music kicks off today, November 5 at 5 p.m. local time, with more than 80 stations across the country broadcasting and streaming the season’s festive music from today’s biggest artists as well as holiday classics from Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and more around-the-clock. 

“Our listeners always anxiously await the day our stations flip to Christmas music,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “Kelly Clarkson, Michael Bublé, Train and Pentatonix have some of the best songs of the holiday season, and we’re excited to have them perform on our show.” 

Additionally, listeners can hear even more holiday cheer anywhere they are across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices with the iHeartRadio app with iHeartRadio Original stations like “iHeartChristmas,” playing all the holiday favorites; “North Pole Radio,” hosted by Santa Claus and featuring a message line where kids can leave Christmas wishes for the big man himself; “iHeartChristmas Classics,” the place to hear all the timeless holiday classics; or for listeners who like to jam out, they can check out iHeartChristmas R&B, iHeartChristmas Country, iHeartChristmas Rock and more. iHeartRadio has a holiday station for every musical taste and listeners can check them out on the dedicated iHeartRadio Holiday page.

Proud sponsors of the iHeartRadio Holiday Special include Meta Quest and State Farm®, with more to be announced.

“iHeartRadio’s Black and Inspired HBCU Celebration” to feature conversations from Rick Ross, Daymond John, Angel Rich, Gizelle Bryant, Will Lucas, Nick Cannon and more

Listen to the first episode HERE

NEW YORK – November 3, 2021 -- iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announced today the launch of “iHeartRadio’s Black and Inspired HBCU Celebration,” presented by Hyundai. The special four-episode podcast series will celebrate Black culture and the passionate alumni community of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). The first episode of the podcast series launches today with new episodes dropping every other Wednesday on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listeners can hear the first episode HERE.

“iHeartRadio’s Black and Inspired HBCU Celebration” will feature conversations that educate, inspire and celebrate the HBCU experience through intimate conversations with iHeartRadio’s most popular and prolific Black personalities, experts and celebrity guests covering topics important to the Black community as well as distinguished HBCU alumni. The debut episode, titled Black & Tech, will discuss the need for more Black representation in the tech industry, how to bring overall awareness of tech implications to HBCUs and the Black community as well as advice to HBCU students that aspire to work in tech one day. The episode will feature insightful discussions from business experts and entrepreneurs Will Lucas, Brand Manager for AfroTech and host of “Black Tech Green Money,” and Morgan Debuan, Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc. This fireside chat will be moderated by social influencer, digital media veteran and iHeartRadio’s very own marketing project manager, Jasmine Sweet.

“As an HBCU graduate, I know first-hand Historically Black Colleges and Universities have an unparalleled impact on our community and play a vital role in Black students’ success across the country,” said Thea Mitchem, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia. “These intimate conversations will help to educate, uplift and amplify the Black community and its aspiring young leaders, and we’re thrilled that these important voices will be able to reach millions of listeners through iHeart’s massive digital and broadcast reach.”

The biweekly limited series will also include:

Show Me The Money – (November 17) Moderated by Rashad Bilal, a skilled financial advisor and co-host of the hit podcast “Earn Your Leisure,” this episode will cover the basic principles of personal and business finance and will feature in-depth discussions with Founder, CEO of CreditRich and Hampton University alumni Angel Rich; respected educator and co-host of “Earn Your Leisure,” Troy Millings; and founder of FUBU and reoccurring Shark Tank investor Daymond John. The fireside chat will also explore ways that HBCUs can inspire and empower students with greater knowledge about digital currency, cryptocurrency, NFTs, the stock market, and more. In addition, they will share which college disciplines provide the best long term investment on post-graduation salary.

We Do This For The Culture – (December 1) This episode will recognize established and new Black culture creators that are dedicated to amplifying creative voices in the culture as well as building and growing platforms to connect and shape the overall view of Black culture. The discussion will include an array of topics, such as why it is vital to ensure that inclusivity and representation are displayed in all forms of media and the importance of having a strong Black lead. Listeners will hear insightful discussions on the topic from cultural game-changers including actor, comedian, television personality and Howard University alumni Nick Cannon (The Masked Singer, The Nick Cannon Show, Wild N’ Out); and rapper, songwriter, record executive and Albany State University alumni Rick Ross.

Black Girl Magic – (December 15) Moderated by on-air personality Angela Yee of the nationally syndicated morning show, “The Breakfast Club,” this special episode will be recorded as a virtual panel celebrating the beauty, power and resilience of Black women and honoring their many achievements. Fans can learn the pathway for young aspiring women of color to attend HBCUs and why Black women must lead the charge in politics, culture and society. Fans will also be able to video stream the virtual panel on iHeartRadio’s YouTube page beginning December 1. The panel will include Gizelle Bryant from The Real Housewives of Potomac, with more guests to be announced at a later date.

“iHeartRadio’s Black and Inspired HBCU Celebration” is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

DraftKings Becomes Official Odds Supplier for iHeartMedia Stations in More than 160 Markets Nation-Wide 

NEW YORK – November 3, 2021 – iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] and DraftKings Inc. [Nasdaq: DKNG] announced today a multi-year strategic relationship, making DraftKings the official odds supplier for iHeartMedia’s broadcast, digital, podcast and social platforms. Additionally, as part of the agreement DraftKings is now able to co-create and distribute long-form content with iHeartMedia and will receive preferred access to iHeartMedia’s full roster of diverse personalities. Furthermore, DraftKings and iHeartMedia will collaborate around a wide range of possible content development opportunities, including the distribution of shows and segments across the media giant’s radio and digital properties and integrations within iHeartMedia’s live sports broadcasts.  DraftKings and iHeartMedia will also collaborate on a number of possible experiential opportunities for listeners and fans including providing cross platform interactive games.

“Even though we are number one in audio sports programming, we continue to build new sports content and DraftKings is an ideal partner as we expand and innovate,” said Greg Ashlock, CEO of iHeartMedia’s Multiplatform Group. “DraftKings is a premier sports technology and entertainment company that provides millions of customers with the best in real-money gaming products along with exceptional safety and security through various responsible gaming measures. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership everywhere sports betting is permissible.”  

DraftKings has the opportunity to leverage iHeartMedia’s SmartAudio suite of data-driven advertising products. The data integration would enable fact-based audience planning and targeting optimizations across iHeartMedia’s broadcast and digital platform, including its more than 270 million monthly consumers on its broadcast platform alone providing DraftKings with national exposure and at the same time reaching local audiences with a tailored approach.

“Customer engagement remains a primary focus for DraftKings, and this latest agreement with iHeartMedia amplifies our reach immensely to a dedicated audience that spans more than 160 markets across the country with the largest audio company in the U.S.,” said Matt Kalish, Co-founder and President, DraftKings North America. “Analytically tapping into iHeart’s coveted listenership while powering authentic betting content is a landmark moment for both organizations and precursor to new possibilities in media innovation.”

iHeartMedia hosts the largest sports audio network in the U.S., with products across broadcast, streaming, digital, podcast and experiential. iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac with more than 280 million monthly downloads, with the iHeartPodcast Sports Network alone featuring more than 50 million downloads a month, making it the largest for sports podcast listening.

About DraftKings

DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming and digital media. Headquartered in Boston, and launched in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based vertically integrated sports betting operator. DraftKings is a multi-channel provider of sports betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming entertainment for operators in 17 countries. DraftKings’ Sportsbook is live with mobile and/or retail betting operations in the United States pursuant to regulations in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports product is available in 7 countries internationally with 15 distinct sports categories. DraftKings is the official daily fantasy partner of the NFL, MLB, NHL, NASCAR, PGA TOUR and UFC as well as an authorized gaming operator of the NBA, an official sports betting partner of the NFL, MLB and NHL an official betting operator of PGA TOUR and the official betting operator of UFC. Launched in August 2021, DraftKings Marketplace is a digital collectibles ecosystem designed for mainstream accessibility that offers curated NFT drops and supports secondary-market transactions. DraftKings also owns Vegas Sports Information Network, Inc. (VSiN), a multi-platform broadcast and content company.

DraftKings Forward-Looking Statements

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The new season starring Kathy Najimy and Bethany Anne Lind explores a mysterious coastal town where not everything is as it seems

WHAT: iHeartRadio and Blumhouse Television today launched the second season of Aaron Mahnke’s “13 Days of Halloween,” an original scripted horror podcast. The show was produced in 3-D audio, an innovative approach to audio entertainment that reproduces the effect of surround sound to immerse listeners in the podcast’s environment.  

Season one starred renowned actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key as the caretaker of the Hawthorne Manor, where every room contained a new secret or mystery. Now, the second season of “13 Days of Halloween” transports listeners to the eerie New England village of Direbrook. When a mysterious stranger awakens on the town’s rocky shore, residents pitch in to restore her past — but not everything in town is what it seems.

Season two stars Kathy Najimy — a fan-favorite known for roles in classic movies like Hocus Pocus and Sister Act, as well as the television series Younger — and Bethany Anne Lind, who recently appeared as Grace Young in Netflix’s Ozark. Between its all-star cast and the breathtaking sounds of 3-D audio, the show offers a thrilling spooky story just in time for Halloween.

WHEN: Today, October 19 with new episodes dropping daily through October 31.

WHERE: “13 Days of Halloween” is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and is available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

COVER ART: Download official show logo + cover art HERE.

About Blumhouse

Blumhouse is known for pioneering a new model of studio filmmaking: producing high-quality micro-budget films and provocative television series. Regarded as the driving force in the horror renaissance, Blumhouse has produced over 150 movies and television series with theatrical grosses amounting to over $4.8 billion. The company has produced iconic, genre, film franchises like Halloween, Paranormal Activity, The Purge, and prolific films like Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man; Glass, The Visit and Split from M. NIght Shyamalan; Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman; Get Out from Jordan Peele; among several others. Blum’s television company operates in horror programming - with streaming anthology series like Welcome to the Blumhouse for Amazon and a slate of horror/thriller films for Epix - and has also expanded beyond genre with provocative and acclaimed scripted and unscripted series and documentaries, such as The Good Lord Bird, starring Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke, for Showtime; The Loudest Voice, starring Golden Globe winner Russell Crowe for Showtime; A Wilderness of Error (FX); The Jinx for HBO; A Secret Love, from executive producer Ryan Murphy, for Netflix; and lauded HBO series Sharp Objects, starring Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson, among others.

About Aaron Mahnke

One of the most successful podcast producers in the world, Aaron began his career in 2015 with the launch of Lore, which went on to become a breakout hit. Aside from racking up over 325-million downloads to date, Lore was adapted for two seasons of television on Amazon Prime, and as a three-book set from Penguin Random House / Del Rey. Aaron has also toured extensively, taking the Lore storytelling experience to tens of thousands of people across the country.

These days, as founder and president of Grim & Mild Entertainment, Aaron stays busy writing, voicing, and producing a number of wildly popular shows, including the 2021 breakout hit Bridgewater. In 2019, Aaron also published his first comic book series, Wellington, through IDW.

Star-Studded Concert Featured Wisin & Yandel, Prince Royce, Luis Fonsi, Natti Natasha, Zion & Lennox, Lunay, Mariah Angeliq, and a Special Performance by J Balvin

Luis Fonsi Honored with the iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award

NEW YORK – October 18, 2021 – The eighth annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina celebrated the best in Latin music on Saturday evening with performances by Wisin & Yandel, Prince Royce, Luis Fonsi, Natti Natasha, Zion & Lennox, Lunay, Mariah Angeliq, and a special performance by J Balvin at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. The event, hosted by Enrique Santos brought the power of the iHeartRadio Music Festival to Latin music. The event was live streamed exclusively by LiveOne, Inc’s subsidiary LiveXLive and broadcasted live nationwide across iHeartMedia’s Spanish Contemporary hits, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Tejano, and Spanish Oldies stations.

This year, iHeartMedia and Enrique Santos presented Luis Fonsi with the iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award (Please see b-roll link HERE). The award honors an individual that exemplifies their big heart through their selfless work in enhancing the lives, heritage and future of the Latin community. A five-time Grammy nominee and five-time Latin Grammy winner, Fonsi broke seven Guinness World Records with his wildly popular song “Despacito,” which topped the charts in 47 countries and later continued to dominate the #1 spot with multiple hits including “Échame La Culpa,” “Calypso,” “Imposible,” and “Date La Vuelta,” among others. Fonsi has been supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for nearly 16 years and was heavily involved in recovery efforts after Hurricanes Irma and Maria impacted much of Puerto Rico and Mexico, which inspired him to create his 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation, the Luis Fonsi Foundation.

Straight from the Amway Center in Orlando, the magic of iHeartRadio came to Latin music with an extraordinary lineup that included the following highlights:

• Mariah Angeliq kicked off the show with some of her biggest hits. Not only did Angeliq bring the vocals, but she also served major fashion inspiration and showed off her killer dance moves throughout her set.
• Lunay had everyone in the crowd on their feet from the first moment he stepped out on stage. His high energy performance is one to remember
• Zion & Lennox teased their Fiesta Latina performance was going to be the “party of the year” and they delivered. They brought the reggaeton heat with “Otra Vez,” “Pierdo La Cabeza” and more. Signing off, they told the crowd: “It feels so good to be Latino! ¡Que Viva!”
• Natti Natasha got in the Halloween spirit for her performance. The “Ram Pam Pam” singer dressed up as the Red Light, Green Light robot from the first episode of Squid Game, while her dancers dressed as the mysterious captors.
• Prince Royce performed his cover of “Stand By Me” to the delight of the crowd. While performing his recent single “Lao’ a Lao,” he adorably stumbled over the opening words. “It’s my new song, of course I don’t know it yet!” he told the crowd. At one point, he even jumped into the crowd to greet fans.
• Luis Fonsi, recipient of this year’s iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award Presented by Ally, took the time to shout out a few Latin American countries, including Cuba, Panama, and Puerto Rico. He closed out his set with “Despacito,” wearing a Puerto Rican flag around his neck that was given to him by a fan in the crowd.
• Wisin & Yandel took the stage in matching sparkly, silver ensembles, which were just the tip of the iceberg of their exciting performance. They kept the crowd jumping and dancing throughout their set.
• J Balvin closed out the show in style. In his grand finale, Balvin performed “Mi Gente,” “Reggaeton,” “I Like It” and a few more of his biggest hits. He brought out Zion & Lennox to help him close the show!

The iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina is part of iHeartMedia's incredibly successful roster of major concert events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour Presented by Capital One, the iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One and iHeartRadio Wango Tango.

Proud partners of this year’s event include Ally, Corona, Goya Foods and Pepsi Stronger Together.

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Barbie Radio Is Available Today Exclusively on iHeartRadio

The 24-Hour Digital Radio Station Features Barbie as a DJ, Playing Songs from Her Extensive Music Catalog and Sharing Inspirational Commentary

NEW YORK and EL SEGUNDO, Calif – October 15, 2021 – Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Warner Music Group’s (NASDAQ: WMG) Arts Music division announced they are partnering with iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) to launch Barbie Radio today exclusively on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service, and iHeartRadio Family, a stand-alone app featuring music, stories and radio stations perfect for kids.

Barbie Radio, the first branded radio channel from Mattel, is a 24-hour digital only iHeartRadio station that stars Barbie as the DJ playing songs from her extensive music catalog, including tracks from her latest album, Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams from the musical special of the same name now streaming on Netflix. DJ Barbie will also share stories with listeners that are designed to remind girls they can be anything.

“Barbie has been inspiring, empowering, and entertaining kids for over 60 years and we are always looking to reach fans in new ways. Leveraging Barbie’s music catalogue of hundreds of original songs is one way for us to do that. Partnering with iHeartMedia gives us the opportunity to engage fans and bring Barbie’s original music to more families than ever before,” said Andrea Carpenter, Senior Director, Content Distribution & Partnerships, Mattel.

“iHeartRadio is inviting kids and families to turn up the volume on even more hits from Barbie with the exciting launch of Barbie Radio,” said Kavi Halemane, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Digital Programming for iHeartRadio. “We are excited to team up with Mattel and Warner Music to bring Barbie and her favorite music to millions of iHeartRadio listeners across the U.S.”

As the #1 global toy property*, original girl empowerment brand and most diverse doll on the market, Barbie is recognized as a mission-led brand that kids love and parents trust. Barbie Radio is accessible 24/7 via iHeartRadio which is available across more than 250 device platforms including online, mobile devices, wearables, in-car, in-home, gaming consoles and more. Fans can visit iHeartRadio.com/Barbie to listen on the web or go to iHeartRadio.com/apps to download the iHeartRadio app on their favorite device and listen to Barbie Radio today anywhere they are. Parents can visit iHeartRadioFamily.com to find supported iHeartRadio Family devices.

Mattel is expanding Barbie’s musical repertoire with DJ Barbie on Barbie Radio after recently introducing Barbie Music Producer dolls, designed to introduce girls to an underrepresented career where women make up less than 3% of music producers and shine a light on the importance of women’s stake in the industry. Barbie joined forces with Grammy Award-nominated music producer, songwriter, singer and actress Ester Dean and Girls Make Beats – an organization dedicated to expanding the female presence of music producers, DJs and audio engineers – to inspire more girls to explore a future in music production.

Editor’s Note: Download the official Barbie Radio logo HERE.

*Source: The NPD Group/ Retail Tracking Service, U.S. Dollar Sales, January-December 2020

About Arts Music

Since its launch in 2017, Warner Music Group’s Arts Music division has rapidly expanded their Kids & Family content, partnering with Sesame Workshop, Mattel, Skyship Entertainment for Super Simple Songs, Fred Rogers Productions for Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and Cloudco Entertainment for Holly Hobbie. Arts Music is also the home of the Warner Classics and Erato labels for classical music and Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records for musical theater.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com. 

iHeartMedia and the Empire State Building Celebrate New Album “Music Of The Spheres” with Music-to-Light Show

Culminating with an iHeartRadio Album Release Party

Broadcast and Stream at 9 p.m. ET

NEW YORK – October 14, 2021 – iHeartMedia kicks off Coldplay’s international tour announcement today with a nationwide audio roadblock and exclusive interviews across more than 150 Hot Adult Contemporary (Hot AC), Alternative Rock (Alt), and Contemporary Hit Music (CHR) broadcast stations nationwide and digitally on the iHeartRadio app, and a week-long national flyaway launching October 25 offering fans the chance to win an exclusive trip to one of the US tour dates.

Additionally, iHeartMedia will celebrate Coldplay’s new album “Music of the Spheres” set to debut Oct. 15 released by Atlantic Records with the iHeartRadio Album Release Party with Coldplay TONIGHT (Oct. 14) at 9pm ET / 6pm PT across Hot AC, Alt and CHR stations nationwide and streamed on the CW app or on www.cwtv.com.

The iHeartRadio Album Release Party will commence with a music-to-light show in partnership with the Empire State Building featuring the band’s collaboration with BTS “My Universe,” simulcasted across New York’s Z100 and available on the iHeartRadio app at 8:55 p.m. ET. The Empire State Building, which celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2021, serves as the New York City broadcast tower for iHeartMedia. The music-to-light spectacular will feature choreography of thousands of LED lights at the top of the famous tower through the wizardry of Marc Brickman and his Tactical Manouevre design collective team.

"We have been huge supporters of Coldplay since the beginning and to be able to help kick of their 2022 tour and their ninth album to music fans nationwide is exciting," said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. "Coldplay has headlined so many of our concert and festival lineups from the iHeartRadio Music Festival to our recently announced iHeartRadio ALTer Ego in 2022, and we are thrilled to be a cornerstone in launching their new album “Music Of The Spheres” with an iHeartRadio Album Release Party."

iHeartRadio stations began teasing the tour announcement on Oct. 13. Kicking off October 25, the week-long national flyaway contest offers two lucky winners the opportunity to be flown to one of the band’s US tour dates to become the center of Coldplay’s “universe” for the night. The band will personally call the lucky winners to welcome them to the show, and once there winners will receive a VIP experience including premium seats, photos from the stage, autographed drum sticks from the set that night and more. Fans can tune in across all CHR, Hot AC and Alt stations for more information.

About Coldplay

Coldplay formed in London in late 1997. The band have gone on to become one of the planet’s most popular acts, selling more than 100 million copies of their eight Number One albums, which have spawned a string of hits including Yellow, Clocks, Fix You, Paradise, Viva La Vida, A Sky Full Of Stars, Adventure Of A Lifetime, Hymn For The Weekend, Something Just Like This and Orphans.

In July 2021, Coldplay confirmed the October 15th release of their ninth album, Music Of The Spheres, produced by Max Martin. The album’s first single, Higher Power, received its first play on the International Space Station by French astronaut Thomas Pesquet in May 2021, and quickly became another worldwide hit. The second single from the album was My Universe, a collaboration with BTS, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard chart and was streamed more than 100 million times in its first week of release.

About the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building, "The World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience creates an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop-culture.  Learn more at www.esbnyc.com.  2021 is the 90th anniversary year of the Building which officially opened on May 1, 1931. Declared "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, as well as the world's most popular travel destination by Uber and the #1 New York City attraction by Lonely Planet it welcomes more than 4 million annual visitors from around the world.

Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors primarily house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn, Shutterstock, and Global Brands Group, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.

Top Clubhouse Creator Leah Lamarr And TV Personality And Influencer Teddi Mellencamp Host New Weekly Crime Investigation Podcast 

Listen Now HERE 

WHO: iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, comedian, actress and Clubhouse App Icon Leah Lamarr, known for creating the premiere comedy venue on Clubhouse Hot On The Mic, and TV personality and influencer Teddi Mellencamp today debut an all-new weekly crime investigation podcast series.

WHAT: “Real-Time Crime” is an iHeartRadio Original Podcast hosted by Lamarr and Mellencamp who embark on a quest to unravel unsolved mysteries and delve into current criminal trials in real time. The two will be joined by investigative professionals who will help listeners understand what goes into a high-profile case. 

WHEN: Listeners can hear the podcast now, with new episodes posting each Tuesday.

WHERE: “Real-Time Crime” is available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard and is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

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4th Annual Event Celebrating the Best in Podcasting Adds Two New Categories ‘Podcast to Watch’ and ‘Best International Podcast’

Podcast of the Year Nominees include “Code Switch,” “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend,” “Crime Junkie,” “Louder Than a Riot,” “Office Ladies,” “SmartLess,” “Stuff You Should Know,” “The Daily,” “The Midnight Miracle” and “You’re Wrong About”

NEW YORK – October 13, 2021 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced the live return of the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards and the 2022 nominees. The Awards ceremony will take place on January 13, 2022 at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles and will honor the very best in podcasting throughout 2021, celebrating the most innovative talent and content creators in the industry. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the podcast industry saw a record number of podcasts being created and listened to, continuing to push the industry forward with more than 160 million people having listened to a podcast this year alone.

Each year, podcast fans themselves decide the winner of the coveted Podcast of the Year award by socially voting on Twitter. This year’s nominees include “Code Switch,” “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend,” “Crime Junkie,” “Louder Than a Riot,” “Office Ladies,” “SmartLess,” “Stuff You Should Know,” “The Daily,” “The Midnight Miracle” and “You’re Wrong About.” Voting will begin December 13 and run through January 2, 2022. More information can be found at iHeart.com/podcast-awards.

Nominees in other categories include podcasts from all creators, distributors and platforms with a judging panel composed of blue-ribbon podcast industry leaders, creatives and visionaries who will determine the winners across categories including entertainment, comedy, crime, news, sports, food, business and more, including two new categories Podcasts to Watch and Best International Podcast.

“We are excited to be back live for year four of the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards to recognize all the amazing content and talent that the podcasting medium has produced this past year,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia’s Digital Audio Group. “Podcast listening has continued to soar across the U.S., seeing a nearly 60% increase in monthly listeners since our first awards show was announced in 2018, filling this industry with more diversity and innovation than ever before. We look forward to honoring these major advancements in-person during the 2022 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards this January.”

Since nominees were unable to attend the 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards in person given the limitations on live events during the pandemic, the third annual event went virtual and featured an array of celebrity presenters, guests and nominees recorded from multiple locations. Appearances included Will Ferrell, Hillary Clinton, Laverne Cox, Gwen Stefani, Aaron Mahnke, Questlove, Dan Patrick, Charlamagne Tha God, Roy Wood Jr., and many more, with comedic skits from the ladies of Obama’s Other Daughters, made up of Maame-Yaa Aforo, Ashley Holston, Shakira Ja'nai Paye and Yazmin Monet Watkins, hosts of “You Down?” as well as Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, hosts of “Las Culturistas.”

Several winners from last year’s iHeartRadio Podcast Awards have again gained nominations in their respective categories including “Office Ladies” for Podcast of the Year; “The Read” for Best Comedy Podcast; “Crime Junkie” for Best Crime Podcast; “Pod Save America” for Best News Podcast; “All The Smoke” for Best Sports Podcast; Conan O’Brien for Best Overall Host – Male; Nicole Byer for Best Overall Host – Female; “Pop Culture Happy Hour” for Best Pop Culture Podcast; “Therapy for Black Girls” for Best Wellness & Fitness Podcast; and more.

The full 2022 category nominees (in alphabetical order) are:

Podcast of the Year (Socially Voted Category)

• “Code Switch” (NPR)
• “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” (Team Coco)
• “Crime Junkie” (audiochuck)
• “Louder Than a Riot” (NPR)
• “Office Ladies” (Earwolf/Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey)
• “SmartLess” (Wondery/Amazon)
• “Stuff You Should Know” (iHeartRadio)
• “The Daily” (The New York Times)
• “The Midnight Miracle” (Luminary, Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, and Yasiin Bey)
• “You’re Wrong About” (Sarah Marshall/Michael Hobbes)

Best Comedy Podcast

• “Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast” (Earwolf/Scott Aukerman)
• “Las Culturistas” (Big Money Players)
• “My Brother, My Brother, and Me” (The McElroys)
• “SmartLess” (Wondery/Amazon)
• “The Read” (Loud Speakers Network)

Best Crime Podcast

• “Crime Junkie” (audiochuck)
• “Dr. Death” (Wondery)
• “Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad” (Exactly Right)
• “Scam Goddess” (Earwolf/Team Coco/ Laci Mosley)
• “To Live and Die in LA” (Tenderfoot TV/Cadence13)

Best Music Podcast

• “Broken Record” (Pushkin Industries)
• “Louder Than A Riot” (NPR)
• “Questlove Supreme” (iHeartRadio)
• “Song Exploder” (Hrishikesh Hirway)
• “Toxic: The Britney Spears Story” (Witness Docs)

Best News Podcast

• “Pod Save America” (Crooked Media)
• “The Daily” (The New York Times)
• “The Rachel Maddow Show” (MSNBC)
• “Today, Explained” (Vox)
• “Up First” (NPR)

Best Sports Podcast

• “All The Smoke” (The Black Effect)
• “Pardon My Take” (Barstool Sports)
• “Summer of Gold” (Dear Media)
• “The Bill Simmons Podcast” (The Ringer/Bill Simmons)
• “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” (iHeartRadio)

Best Overall Host – Male

• Conan O’Brien (Team Coco)
• Michael Hobbes (Independent)
• Sam Sanders (NPR)
• Sean Hayes (Amazon/Wondery)
• Wesley Morris (The New York Times)

Best Overall Host – Female

• Anna Sale (WNYC)
• Kara Swisher (The New York Times)
• Laverne Cox (Shondaland Audio)
• Nicole Byer (Team Coco)
• Sarah Marshall (Independent)

Best Business & Finance Podcast

• “Bloomberg Businessweek” (Bloomberg)
• “Brown Ambition” (Westwood One)
• “Business Wars” (Wondery)
• “Earn Your Leisure” (The Black Effect)
• “How I Built This with Guy Raz” (NPR)

Best Pop Culture Podcast

• “Keep It!” (Crooked Media)
• “Pop Culture Happy Hour” (NPR)
• “Still Processing” (The New York Times)
• “The Read” (Loud Speakers Network)
• “You’re Wrong About” (Sarah Marshall)

Best Food Podcast

• “Doughboys” (Headgum)
• “Bon Appétit Food People” (Bon Appétit)
• “Gastropod” (Independent)
• “Home Cooking” (Samin Nosrat/Hrishikesh Hirway)
• “The Splendid Table” (American Public Media)

Best Wellness & Fitness Podcast

• “Body Stuff with Dr. Jenn Gunter” (TED Audio Collective)
• “Maintenance Phase” (Aubrey Gorden/Michael Hobbes)
• “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” (Jay Shetty)
• “Poog with Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak” (Big Money Players)
• “Therapy for Black Girls” (Joy Harden Bradford/iHeartRadio)

Best History Podcast

• “Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History” (Dan Carlin)
• “Dark History” (Audioboom Studios)
• “Lore” (Aaron Mahnke/Grim & Mild)
• “Revolutions” (Mike Duncan)
• “Throughline” (NPR)

Best Kids & Family Podcast

• “Brains On! Science Podcast for Kids” (American Public Media)
• “Circle Round” (WBUR)
• “Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls” (Rebel Girls)
• “Story Pirates” (Gimlet)
• “Wow in the World” (Wondery Kids)

Best Fiction Podcast

• “Blackout” (QCODE/Endeavor Content)
• “Bridgewater” (iHeartRadio/Grim & Mild)
• “Edith!” (QCODE/Crooked Media)
• “In Strange Woods: A Musical Podcast” (Atypical Artists)
• “Welcome to Night Vale” (Night Vale Presents)

Best Science Podcast

• “Hidden Brain” (Hidden Brain Media)
• “Invisibilia” (NPR)
• “Ologies with Alie Ward” (Alie Ward)
• “StarTalk Radio” (Neil deGrasse Tyson)
• “Stuff To Blow Your Mind” (iHeartRadio)

Best Technology Podcast

• “Pivot” (New York Magazine)
• “Rabbit Hole” (The New York Times)
• “Reply All” (Gimlet)
• “Science Vs” (Gimlet)
• “There Are No Girls On The Internet” (iHeartRadio)

Best Ad Read

• “Chatty Broads with Bekah and Jess” (Independent)
• “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” (Team Coco)
• “Literally! With Rob Lowe” (Stitcher/Team Coco)
• “My Brother, My Brother And Me” (The McElroys)
• “SmartLess” (Wondery/Amazon)

Best Political Podcast

• “FiveThirtyEight Politics” (FiveThirtyEight/538/ABC News/Nate Silver)
• “Gaining Ground: The New Georgia” (Tenderfoot TV/Crooked Media)
• “Pod Save America” (Crooked Media)
• “The NPR Politics Podcast” (NPR)
• “The Rachel Maddow Show” (MSNBC)

Best TV & Film Podcast

• “Chatty Broads with Bekah and Jess” (Independent)
• “How Did This Get Made?” (Earwolf/Paul Scheer/June Diane Raphael/Jason Mantzoukas)
• “Office Ladies” (Earwolf/Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey)
• “Pop Culture Happy Hour” (NPR)
• “The Bechdel Cast” (iHeartRadio)

Best Spanish Language Podcast

• “Anything for Selena” (WBUR/Futuro Studios)
• “Cuentos Increíbles” (Sonoro)
• “Latinx Therapy” (Adriana Alejandre, LMFT)
• “Leyendas Legendarias” (Sonoro/All Things Comedy)
• “Radio Ambulante” (NPR)

Best Advice/Inspirational Podcast

• “Dare to Lead with Brené Brown” (Spotify/Parcast)
• “Don’t Ask Tig” (American Public Media)
• “Super Soul” (Oprah)
• “Unlocking Us with Brené Brown” (Parcast Network)
• “We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle” (Glennon Doyle/Cadence 13)

Best Beauty & Fashion Podcast

• “Add to Cart” (Lemonada Media)
• “Forever 35” (Kate Spencer/Doree Shafrir)
• “Gloss Angeles” (Kirbie Johnson/Sara Tan)
• “Natch Beaut” (Jackie Johnson)
• “The Business of Fashion” (Independent)

Best Travel Podcast

• “Armchair Explorer” (Aaron Millar)
• “JUMP with Traveling Jackie” (Independent)
• “Let’s Go Together” (Travel & Leisure)
• “Women Who Travel” (Condé Nast Traveler)
• “Zero to Travel” (Jason Moore)

Best Spirituality & Religion Podcast

• “Almost 30” (Independent)
• “May I Elaborate? Daily Wisdom From JB Smoove” (Team Coco)
• “On Being with Krista Tippett” (On Being Studios)
• “Tara Brach” (Tara Brach)
• “The One You Feed with Eric Zimmer” (Wondery)

The Best Green Podcast

• “EV News Daily – The E-Mobility Podcast” (Independent)
• “Factually! With Adam Conover” (Earwolf)
• “How To Save A Planet” (Gimlet)
• “Living on Earth” (PRX)
• “Science Rules! With Bill Nye” (Stitcher)

Best Branded Podcast

• “Camp Monsters” (REI Co-Op)
• “Humans Growing Stuff” (ScottsMiracle-Gro)
• “Inside Trader Joes” (Trader Joe’s)
• “Now, What’s Next?” (Morgan Stanley)
• “Your Attention Please” (Hulu)

NEW! Podcast To Watch

• “Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein” (Independent)
• “Maintenance Phase” (Aubrey Gorden/Michael Hobbes)
• “Murder in Alliance” (Obsessed Network)
• “Revolutions” (Mike Duncan)
• “Rotten Mango” (Stephanie Soo/Audioboom)

NEW! Best International Podcast

• “Así como suena” (Así Como Suena)
• “CreepsMcPasta Creepypasta Radio” (Creeps McPasta)
• “Fuera de Series” (Fuera de Series)
• “Mamamia Out Loud” (Mamamia)
• “Morbidology” (Morbidology)

The 2022 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio ALTer Ego and iHeartRadio Wango Tango.

Executive producers for the 2022 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Conal Byrne for iHeartMedia, and Deviants Media Studio founder Ivan Dudynsky and show runner Jayson Belt. More information including guest hosts, celebrity appearances, Icon Awards, streaming details and more will be announced in the coming months.

Click HERE to download the official 2022 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards logo.

All Time Low, Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Kings of Leon, twenty one pilots, Willow and More to Perform January 15 at the Forum in Los Angeles

LiveOne’s Subsidiary LiveXLive Will Exclusively Live Stream the Event Worldwide

NEW YORK – October 11, 2021 – iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the fifth annual iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One. The biggest names in Alternative Rock will come together at the historic Forum in Los Angeles on January 15, 2022 to celebrate everything Alternative Rock LIVE in front of music fans. The extraordinary lineup includes All Time Low, Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Kings of Leon, twenty one pilots, Willow and more. iHeartRadio ALTer EGO will be hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally-syndicated “The Woody Show.”

“I’m psyched!” said Woody. “When the line-up is THIS good, with so much talent on the stage, it takes the pressure off the host. No one will notice and/or remember and/or care if I did a good job or not!”

All this week, iHeartRadio is giving Alternative Rock fans across the country the opportunity to win trips to Los Angeles to attend iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One before the tickets even go on sale! The promotion will run across more than 80 Alternative, Rock and Classic Rock 90s iHeartRadio stations.

LiveOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: LVO) (“LiveOne”) will exclusively stream all performances on livexlive.com. Over 75 Alternative and Rock iHeartRadio stations will also broadcast the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com.

“We’re beyond excited to be back LIVE at the iconic Forum for our Fifth Annual iHeartRadio ALTer Ego!” said Lisa Worden, Program Director for ALT 98.7 and Vice President of Rock and Alternative for iHeartMedia. “Seeing all of these artists together on one stage?!! We’re beyond grateful to have such an incredible lineup for the fans and what a way to kick off 2022.”

Returning as the national presenting partner for iHeartRadio ALTer EGO, Capital One is helping cardholders get early access to high demand tickets through a Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale:

• The iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale begins on Monday, October 18 at 10 a.m. PT and runs through Wednesday, October 20 at 10 a.m. PT, or while supplies last. Tickets will be available at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOneALTerEgo.
• Cardholders can add a Capital One Access Pass to any pre-sale ticket purchase for access to an exclusive event before the iHeartRadio ALTer EGO show which includes a private performance by All Time Low, complimentary food and drinks, and more. To learn more about these exclusive cardholder opportunities, visit iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOneALTerEgo.

Listeners will then have access to a limited number of tickets through ALT 98.7, LA’s New Alternative, 24-hour VIP-Sale. Become an ALT VIP at www.alt987fm.com for access to tickets beginning Thursday, October 21 at 10 a.m. PT through Friday, October 22 at 10 a.m. PT or while supplies last. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 22 at 12 pm PT via Ticketmaster.com.

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of incredibly successful, nationally recognized concert events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, the iHeartCountry Festival presented by Capital One and the iHeartRadio Wango Tango.

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One and Michelob ULTRA Organic Seltzer with more to be announced. For more information, visit iHeartRadio.com/alterego.

Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.

About Capital One

At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them great products, rewards, service, and access to unique and unforgettable experiences they are passionate about. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation and interaction to provide customers with products and services to meet their needs. Learn more at capitalone.com/access.

About the Forum

The Forum, located in Inglewood, California, is the only arena-sized venue in the country dedicated to music and entertainment, delivering a superior experience for artists and fans alike. The iconic venue attracts a wide variety of premier events including the biggest names in music and entertainment, award shows, mixed martial arts and boxing and more. Fans at the Forum enjoy approximately 8,000 square feet of event level hospitality offerings, including merchandise and food and beverage options. A tinted glass wall separates this concession area from the arena, ensuring fans do not miss a moment of the show. A 40,000-square-foot outdoor terrace wraps around the perimeter of the building and offers comfortable furnishings and food and beverage options from some of SoCal’s most celebrated brands. Designed with entertainers and performers in mind, Forum Backstage includes star-caliber dressing rooms that provide unparalleled comfort. The Forum was honored at the 2021 Pollstar Awards as recipient of the Arena of the Decade award. For more information, please visit thelaforum.com.

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About LiveOne, Inc.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is a global talent-first, interactive music, sports, and entertainment subscription platform delivering premium content and livestreams from the world's top artists. LiveOne’s other major wholly-owned subsidiaries are LiveXLive, PPVOne, Slacker Radio, React Presents, CPS, and PodcastOne. LiveXLive has streamed over 1,800 artists since January 2020, a library featuring close to 30 million songs, 500 expertly curated radio stations, 235 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, an NFT business, and has created a valuable connection between brands, fans, and bands. PodcastOne generates more than 2.38 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across a stable of hundreds of top podcasts. The combination of acquisitions and the expansion of products and franchises have secured LiveOne as a top-rated music, entertainment and media services company. LiveXLive is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, Sling, and XUMO, in addition to its app, online website, and social channels. PodcastOne: on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. LiveXLive on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @livexlive.