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New weekly podcast “Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps” to kick off the new slate

Listen to the trailer HERE

NEW YORK -- October 6, 2021 -- iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a new slate of true-crime shows in collaboration with acclaimed investigative journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author M. William Phelps. This announcement follows Phelps’ and iHeartMedia’s chart topping podcast “Paper Ghosts,” their first venture together in the true-crime podcasting space. The new slate kicks off today with the debut of the weekly podcast “Crossing the line with M. William Phelps.” Listen to the official trailer now here.

“We are thrilled to team up with M. William Phelps again to produce a new slate of true crime podcasts,” said Will Pearson, Chief Operating Officer for the iHeartPodcast Network. “We’ve seen incredible success with ‘Paper Ghosts’ and it’s proven that M. William Phelps isn't afraid to ask the hard questions. The new shows on this slate will no doubt continue in that success – investigating unsolved crimes and sharing untold stories that will keep listeners tuning into each episode curious for more answers.”

“Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps” is a weekly podcast that will tackle important yet sometimes polarizing topics in the true crime space, as well as investigate rather unknown cold cases with the hopes of uncovering more information that could lead to closure. Joined by lifelong true crime aficionado and executive producer Cristina Everett (Paper Ghosts), the duo will interview experts, victims’ family members and detectives who worked the cases in an effort to unravel not only the intricacies of the crimes but the societal structures that make them possible – and often go unseen. “Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps” premieres October 12 and will run in 12-week installments, with new episodes available Tuesdays on iHeartRadio and all major platforms.

“‘Crossing the Line’ pulls together 20 years of work in true crime television and books- a confluence of access and being on the frontline of investigative journalism,” said Phelps. "You're going to hear the inside story of murder and missing cases from insiders -- including the killers themselves -- with the main focus on victims and their family's stories, including my own.”

The slate will also include season three of the largely successful podcast “Paper Ghosts,” launching late 2022, and will introduce a new narrative crime podcast centered around an infamous bank heist early next year. All of the podcasts from M. William Phelps and iHeartMedia will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network, which is home to more than 750 original podcasts with over 250 million downloads each month.

About M. William Phelps

Investigative journalist M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling true crime author of 45 nonfiction books and winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Several of his books have been optioned for feature films. Phelps has written for numerous publications, including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant. Diversifying his talents, Phelps consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series “Dexter” and has executive produced and starred in over 350 hours of true crime television, including his former hit series on Investigation Discovery “Dark Minds,” which he also created and produced. Phelps grew up in East Hartford, Connecticut, and now lives just north of Hartford, in Tolland County. In July 2017, Phelpspublished his definitive, 7-year project with Happy Face Killer, DANGEROUS GROUND: My Friendship with a Serial Killer –a two-hour documentary special about the book debuts on Oxygen Network on October 10, 2021.

New York, NY - Oct 6, 2021- Comedian, NY Times Bestselling author and podcaster Jen Kirkman who has had life-long Panic and Generalized Anxiety Disorder brings her life-lessons, humor, and hope to a new iHeartRadio Original podcast that’s about normalizing having anxiety so that we go from whispering dramatically, “I have anxiety” to saying out loud with a shrug, “Yeah, I have anxiety.” Jen will interview esteemed experts about anxiety be they PhD’s, creatives, or spiritual gurus for advice on how to self-diagnose, begin to treat, and how to live easily with everyday anxiety and panic – and at the very least – giving an interesting, relatable, calming listen. “Anxiety Bites” debuts today on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Said Jen Kirkman, "I’m trying to bring attention to, normalize, and help people by talking about in an honest and even fun way all the types of anxiety - social, political, identity-related, agoraphobia, panic attacks, and situational anxiety, by having conversation with all kinds of experts from neuroscientists and psychiatrists to authors and artists."

Kirkman has had Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder and a former Phobia of flying since she was eight years old. None of this was diagnosed so she didn’t get help or even know where to get help until she was twenty-two. "I lived with this and was totally confused my entire life in a pre-internet world. I always thought that young people today must have it so easy with knowing how to get help for anxiety because it’s a word you can just type into Google, but what I learned in my interactions with people online is that people don’t know where to start, or they’re afraid that they might have anxiety so badly that they can’t be helped."

During the lockdown of 2020 Kirman sent out anxiety help over email to any fans who asked, teaching relaxation classes on Zoom from the tactics she had learned for her own anxiety. She realized in those interactions that her ability to see the sense of humor in having anxiety disorders can actually help people. This is what led to the creation of “Anxiety Bites.”

“Anxiety Bites” is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and co-produced by Dylan Fagan

Click here to download approved host headshot and cover art for the podcast.

About Jen Kirkman

Jen Kirkman is a comedian, author, television writer, and actor. Her comedy specials are streaming now on Netflix; “I’m Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)” was hailed by the Atlantic as the best of 2015. Her second comedy special, “Just Keep Livin’?” was recognized internationally by the Telegraph which said that “Kirkman is at her hard- hitting finest in her latest Netflix project."

Jen is currently a writer on the Amazon Prime series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Jen is a New York Times Bestselling author. Her first book, I Can Barely Take Care of Myself (Tales From a Happy Life Without Kids) became an instant New York Times bestseller. Her follow up book was I Know What I’m Doing and Other Lies I Tell Myself.

Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Jonas Brothers, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion and More Top Artists Lead All-Star Lineups in Major Cities Across the U.S. Including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Dallas/Ft. Worth

“The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One” Will Broadcast on December 15 as an Exclusive Network Television Special on The CW Network

New York, N.Y. – October 1, 2021 – iHeartMedia will celebrate the holiday season across the nation with its annual “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One” – the season's spectacular music event, which captures the music and holiday spirit of the iHeartRadio app with performances by this year’s biggest artists including Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Jonas Brothers, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion and more. The 2021 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One is back live in front of fans and will stop in Dallas/Ft. Worth; Los Angeles; Minneapolis/St. Paul; Philadelphia; New York; Boston; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Atlanta and Miami/Ft. Lauderdale.

“What started as a local show 26 years ago is now a globally televised holiday music event featuring the biggest hit artists and songs of the year,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “And, for those who can’t get a ticket to the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, they can watch on The CW Network, who will bring this music celebration to millions of fans’ living rooms with a two-hour TV broadcast special.”

Each year, iHeartMedia stations across the country host iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concerts in local cities that feature performances by the year’s most iconic artists as well as emerging talent. Z100's Jingle Ball in New York on Friday, December 10 will be carried live across the country on all iHeartRadio CHR stations nationwide and will livestream exclusively via The CW App and CWTV.com. In addition, The CW Network will broadcast the event as an exclusive nationwide television special on Wednesday, December 15 at 8 p.m. EST/PST. The CW Network television special will also air again on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25 at 8 p.m. EST/PST.

“The nation’s most iconic holiday event is back live on stage in front of screaming music fans with performances from some of today’s hottest artists,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “After being virtual last year, we’re excited to be able to celebrate the end of the year with artists and music fans across the country in person again.”

For the seventh straight year, Capital One will be the national presenting partner for the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. Capital One cardholders will be the first to get exclusive access to high demand tickets through a special Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale in each city.

• The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale begins on Tuesday, October 5 at 10 a.m. local time and runs through Thursday, October 7 at 10 a.m. local time, or while supplies last. Tickets will be available at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.
• All other tickets go on sale to the General Public on Friday, October 8 at 12 p.m. local time and will be available at www.iHeartRadio.com/JingleBall.

Capital One Cardholders in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. can add a Capital One Access Pass to any ticket purchase during the Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale, while supplies last. The Capital One Access Pass gives cardholders access to an exclusive VIP Capital One cardholder event before the show with a private performance by an iHeartRadio Jingle Ball artist, complimentary food and drinks, and more. To learn more about these exclusive cardholder opportunities, visit www.iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.

“We are excited to offer our cardholders the exclusive opportunity to once again purchase a Capital One Access Pass and offer pre-sale tickets to one of the holiday season’s most anticipated concerts,” said Byron Daub, Vice President of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One. “We know our customers are thrilled to return to live music events like this to make special memories with friends and family, and we are happy to continue to provide unique access to events we know our customers are passionate about.”

The 2021 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One Schedule Includes:

Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas – Tuesday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. CST – 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2021 Presented by Capital One at Dickies Arena

• The star-studded lineup features Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, The Kid LAROI, AJR, Tate McRae, Bazzi and Dixie D’Amelio

Los Angeles, Calif. – Friday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. PST – 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2021 Presented by Capital One at The Forum

• The star-studded lineup features Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, The Kid LAROI, Saweetie, Black Eyed Peas, Tate McRae, Bazzi and Dixie D’Amelio

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. – Monday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. CST – 101.3 KDWB's Jingle Ball 2021 Presented by Capital One at Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul

• The star-studded lineup features Lil Nas X, The Kid LAROI, Saweetie, Black Eyed Peas, Tate McRae, Bazzi, Dixie D’Amelio and Tai Verdes

Philadelphia, Pa. – Monday, December 13, at 7:30 p.m. EST – Q102's Jingle Ball 2021 Presented by Capital One at Wells Fargo Center

• The star-studded lineup features Doja Cat, Saweetie, AJR, Kane Brown, Tate McRae, Monsta X, Bazzi, Dixie D’Amelio and Tai Verdes

New York, N.Y. – Friday, December 10, at 7 p.m. EST – Z100's Jingle Ball 2021 Presented by Capital One at Madison Square Garden

• The star-studded lineup features Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Jonas Brothers, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Saweetie, AJR, Kane Brown, Tate McRae, Bazzi and Dixie D’Amelio

• Z100’s Jingle Ball 2021 Presented by Capital One will air as a television special on The CW Network on Thursday, December 15 at 8 p.m. EST/PST. The CW Network will also video stream the mega-concert live exclusively on CWTV.com and The CW App.

Boston, Mass. – Sunday, December 12, at 6 p.m. EST – KISS 108's Jingle Ball 2021 Presented by Capital One at TD Garden

• The star-studded lineup features Jonas Brothers, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Black Eyed Peas, Tate McRae, Bazzi, Dixie D’Amelio and Tai Verdes

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. EST – Hot 99.5's Jingle Ball 2021 Presented by Capital One at Capital One Arena

• The star-studded lineup features Jonas Brothers, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Black Eyed Peas, Saweetie, AJR, Tate McRae, Monsta X, Bazzi, Dixie D’Amelio and Tai Verdes

Chicago, Ill. – Tuesday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. CST – 103.5 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2021 Presented by Capital One at Allstate Arena

• The star-studded lineup features Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Black Eyed Peas, Saweetie, AJR, Tate McRae, Bazzi and Dixie D’Amelio

Atlanta, Ga. – Thursday, December 16, at 7:30 p.m. EST – Power 96.1’s Jingle Ball 2021 Presented by Capital One at State Farm Arena

• The star-studded lineup features Jonas Brothers, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Black Eyed Peas, Tate McRae, Monsta X, Bazzi, Dixie D’Amelio and Tai Verdes

Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, Fla. – Sunday, December 19, at 7 p.m. EST – Y100 Jingle Ball 2021 Presented by Capital One at FLA Live Arena, Ft. Lauderdale

• The star-studded lineup features Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Black Eyed Peas, AJR, Saweetie, Tate McRae, Monsta X, Bazzi and Dixie D’Amelio

iHeartMedia and all of its broadcast radio stations are committed to inspiring and creating positive change that improves the lives of others. For the eighth consecutive year, nine cities on the tour, including Los Angeles; Minneapolis; Boston; Philadelphia; New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Atlanta; and Miami/Ft. Lauderdale will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring today's youth through entertainment and education focused initiatives. In addition, iHeartRadio’s 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Ball in Dallas will work with the Kidd's Kids program of the Kraddick Foundation, whose mission is to provide hope and happiness by creating beautiful memories for families of children with life-altering or life-threatening conditions. Each event will allocate a portion of ticket sales to its benefiting organization as well as offer exclusive packages through online auctions leading up to the events.

“The Ryan Seacrest Foundation is incredibly grateful to partner with the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour for its eighth year, allowing us to build and maintain Seacrest Studios in children’s hospitals across the country,” said Meredith Seacrest Leach, Executive Director & COO of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. “Seacrest Studios provides an uplifting and entertaining environment where kids can host their own radio and TV shows, play games, interview celebrities and forget they are in the hospital for a while. We have so much gratitude for the relationship with iHeartMedia, which has helped us create one-of-a-kind experiences and bring hundreds of special moments to patients nationwide.”  

Proud partners of this year’s national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball include presenting partner Capital One, The CW and Mercedes – Benz with more to be announced. Multimarket partners include Ariana Grande Fragrances, M&M’s® Milk Chocolate Candies and Risas Dental & Braces with more to be announced.

The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One is produced by Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia, and John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia.

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

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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 Ryan Seacrest Foundation

The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring today’s youth through entertainment and education focused initiatives. RSF’s first initiative is to build broadcast media centers — Seacrest Studios — within pediatric hospitals for patients to explore the creative realms of radio, television and new media. Founded in 2009, RSF currently has Seacrest Studios at hospitals in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Nashville, Orange County, Philadelphia, Orlando and Washington D.C. For more information, visit www.ryanseacrestfoundation.org.

New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA – September 28, 2021 – iHeartMedia announced today that it has signed a new contract with Ryan Seacrest, the nationally-celebrated media and entertainment entrepreneur, radio personality, television host and producer and unmatched creative talent. The three-year contract extends through December 31, 2025, during which time Seacrest will celebrate 30 years as one of the most recognized and respected names not just within iHeartMedia, but throughout the entire media and entertainment industry.

Seacrest first started his career as a teenager with in Atlanta at 94.1 WSTR (FM) before going on to work in Los Angeles at 98.7, which eventually led to other radio and hosting opportunities.  Since then, Seacrest has built a reputation as one of media’s most trusted voices, cultivating a genuine connection – and powerful relationships – with consumers, advertisers, and America’s biggest stars, and is a true brand ambassador for iHeartMedia.  Under the agreement, Seacrest will continue in his role as one of the core personalities across all iHeartRadio platforms, hosting and producing his #1 Los Angeles morning drive-time show for iHeartMedia’s 102.7 KIIS-FM, the nationally-syndicated “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” and “American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest.” Seacrest will also continue to work closely with both Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman and President, COO and CFO Rich Bressler, providing input into the company’s major initiatives and hosting several tentpole events, including the iconic two-day iHeartRadio Music Festival; New York City’s annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball holiday concert with today’s top artists performing their #1 hits; and more.

“Continuing my relationship with iHeartMedia was a no-brainer,” said Seacrest. “Thirty years speed by when you love what you do. I get to live out my dream every day by interacting with our listeners and hearing their stories. Thank you to Bob and Rich and the entire iHeartMedia team for continuing to support us and grow with us.  And a special thank you to my on-air crew, the best team in radio, for making the show work seamlessly every day.”

“We are honored to continue working with Ryan, who has consistently delighted audiences both digitally and in-person with his knowledge, energy and trustworthiness,” said Rich Bressler. “Ryan is truly unique in the world of entertainment, with a keen eye for business and the talent to match. His impact is unparalleled, and we congratulate him on nearly three decades as part of the iHeartMedia family!”

Seacrest’s deal was negotiated by Jeff Refold, COO and CFO of Ryan Seacrest Enterprises, and Jonathan West at Latham & Watkins LLP. 

“Queen of The Con: The Irish Heiress”

Eight-Part Series Premieres Thursday, September 30 on iHeartRadio and All Podcasting Platforms

Listen to the trailer HERE

LOS ANGELES, CA – (September 23, 2021) – Aliza Rosen’s AYR Media and iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally as per podtrac, have teamed to launch “Queen of the Con: The Irish Heiress,” a new original podcast chronicling the life, lies and larceny of Marianne “Mair” Smyth, an international serial con artist who scammed her way through Hollywood from 2013 to 2017 with a hit list comprised of A-list actors, producers and politicians. Host Johnathan Walton, an Emmy Award-winning producer (America Ninja Warrior; Shark Tank) and Mair’s best friend-turned-victim, brings listeners along as he recounts both his personal history with the woman who stole his life savings, and his arduous quest for justice. Listen to the official audio trailer here.

The first two episodes of “Queen of the Con: The Irish Heiress” premiere Thursday, September 30, with new episodes dropping weekly, every Thursday on iHeartRadio and all major podcasting platforms. The series is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network, is executive produced by Rosen and Walton and is AYR Media’s first of several upcoming podcasts with iHeartMedia.

Johnathan Walton’s world was shattered when he discovered his best friend and closest confidante was not the Irish heiress she claimed to be; in reality, she was a pathological liar on the run, using a sophisticated web of lies and identities to scam hundreds of thousands of dollars from her victims… and he was next. In the new eight-part series, Walton recounts the investigation that exposed her cons to the world, and that led him to discover 45 other victims.

Featuring first-hand accounts from several of Mair’s prey, as well as her estranged daughter, childhood friends, neighbors and more, Queen of the Con: The Irish Heiress unveils shocking new information about the skilled operative.

Said Rosen, “From impersonating celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and blackmailing married men, to posing as a psychic, mortgage broker and even a cancer patient, Mair robbed and terrorized countless victims across the globe – including a notable politician, lawyers and the mentally ill. Johnathan’s bravery and courage to fight for what is right is incredibly inspirational and I’m excited for listeners to hear his cautionary tale first-hand.”

Additionally, Johnathan will host two bonus episodes that dive deeper into the life and mind of the con, featuring conversations with Buddha Noah, the spiritual guide who intervened at a crucial moment to keep Johnathan on Mair’s trail, and Tori Telfer, a con artist expert and author of the award-winning book Confident Women: Swindlers, Grifters, and Shapeshifters of the Feminine Persuasion. This bonus content will provide listeners keen insight into the notorious scammer, and critical information on protecting themselves from cons.

“I used to think con artists were people you'd see in movies and TV shows,” said Walton. “They weren't real, and if they were, I'd certainly be able to spot one. I couldn't have been more wrong. Con artists are everywhere – your new boyfriend or girlfriend, your coworker, your neighbor – and the good ones, like Marianne Smyth, can get away with scamming people for decades undetected because most victims remain silent. However, the telltale signs of a professional are always there if you know what to look for, and that's what ‘Queen of the Con’ will reveal.”

About AYR Media

AYR Media is a full-service production company focused on premium unscripted and documentary content, encompassing podcasts, television and film. Founded in 2019 by veteran producer and development executive Aliza Rosen, AYR’s slate includes Bitter Blood: Kasem vs. Kasem and The First Wife: John Meehan’s Reign of Terror, both for Audible, as well as numerous other podcasts set to launch in 2021. Additional AYR projects include series for both Audible and iHeart Media, as well as other IP currently in development for television and streaming. For more information, please visit AYR Media’s website.

“Princess of South Beach” to debut Monday, October 4, 2021

Hear the official audio trailer HERE and watch the video trailer HERE

LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 – Sonoro and iHeartMedia today announced a new deal to co-produce a slate of podcasts for My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s new podcast network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and creators, while also sharing the Latinx experience with millions of listeners. First in the slate will be “Princess of South Beach,” a 36-part modern audio telenovela series available in both English and Spanish, making it widely available to bicultural and bilingual listeners around the world. The first three episodes will debut on Monday, October 4th with new episodes dropping every Monday, Wednesday and Friday following the launch. Listeners can hear the “Princess of South Beach” trailer today on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

At Sonoro, we believe Hollywood’s future leaders need to reflect the millions of Latinx and Spanish-speaking creators in the U.S. and around the world,” said Camila Victoriano, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at Sonoro. “Our part in that is to develop genre-defining intellectual property with Latinx characters at the center of every story. Our entire team is bilingual and bicultural and we work with talent and storytellers from over 15 countries of origin. Our hope is that the projects we develop together become a jumping off point for their careers, flipping the traditional Hollywood business model on its head and changing what content looks and sounds like globally.”

A first-of-its-kind audio experience, “Princess of South Beach” was written, directed and sound engineered in both English and Spanish, with two different casts portraying characters that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats. The new series tells the dramatic story of twin sisters, María del Carmen and Gloria Calderón, who are separated at birth and raised in remarkably different ways - one as a naive orphan in a convent, the other as a privileged supermodel and socialite living in the lap of luxury on Miami Beach.

The series celebrates much-loved tropes about the classic telenovela genre - like larger-than-life characters and sensational antics - and then flips them completely on their head. Unlike classic telenovelas, “Princess of South Beach” features nontraditional main characters facing storylines inspired by current socio-cultural issues, and  unexpected plot twists. The English-language series is voiced by both well-known and new voices alike, including:

• Rachel Zegler (West Side Story, Snow White) as twins María and Gloria
• Gina Torres (Suits, Pearson) as Luisa Calderón
• Raul Esparza (Law & Order: SVU) as Esteban Calderón
• Danny Pino (Law & Order: SVU, Mayans M.C.) as Nacho Santana
• Andy Bustillos (Wedding Season, Most likely to Murder) as Raul Santana
• Ivonne Coll (Jane the Virgin, Switched at Birth, Teen Wolf) as Hermana Claudia
• X Mayo (comedian and Emmy-nominated writer for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah) as Estrella

Sheryl Rubio (La Casa De Las Flores) will portray twins María del Carmen and Gloria Calderón in the Spanish-language cast. More details on full casts and characters can be found at www.princessofsouthbeach.com.  

“The My Cultura podcast network is about elevating Latinx creators and sharing our ‘voces’ in English, Spanish and Spanglish,” said Gisselle Bances, Head of iHeartMedia’s My Cultura. “We are excited to co-produce a series with Sonoro that connects our U.S. Latinx community with a beloved genre like the telenovela that many of us grew up enjoying with our families. Our goal is to create a multi-generational audio experience while paying homage to our ‘cultura.’” 

Sonoro’s new slate with My Cultura will include six additional scripted and unscripted audio-first franchises, including “The Super Secret Bestie Club,” a show about love and friendships, and “Morenita,” a show celebrating Afro-Latinidad, both set to launch later this year.

Lincoln is the exclusive sponsor of “Princess of South Beach” and a proud sponsor of the My Cultura network. Follow the podcast here to be alerted when new episodes post. All shows are distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

About Sonoro Global Media Corp

Sonoro is a global entertainment company focused on creating premium, audio-first content together with leading and emerging Latinx talent -- in English, Spanish and Spanglish.

Sonoro is actively developing over 100 scripted and unscripted projects. The company has produced and launched five #1 hits, including Toxicomanía: El Experimento Mexicano (#1 in Mexico and #2 in the U.S., starring Luis Gerardo Méndez, Aida López and Rainn Wilson) and Crónicas Obscuras ( #1 in Mexico and Top 20 in the U.S.).

Founded in 2020 by a team formerly from the Walt Disney Company, the Los Angeles Times and Gimlet Media, Sonoro’s 45-person team of creative, production and business executives is based in Los Angeles, New York and Mexico City.

To date, Sonoro has built Latin America’s #1 podcast network with millions of monthly downloads from over 100 countries. Shows are available for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are heard. Visit www.sonoromedia.com for more information. 

The CW Network to Broadcast an Exclusive Two-Night Television Special on October 2 and October 3 from 8 – 10 p.m. ET/PT

NEW YORK – September 20, 2021 – After two days and dozens of legendary performances, the eleventh annual iHeartRadio Music Festival hosted by Ryan Seacrest concluded on Saturday evening at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with unforgettable performances by Billie Eilish, Cheap Trick, Coldplay, Darius Rucker, Dua Lipa, FINNEAS, J. Cole, Journey, Khalid, Lil Baby, Nelly, Sam Hunt and Weezer, with special guests Florida Georgia Line, Walker Hayes and more!

The iconic weekend-long concert event included the biggest names in music across all genres on the main stage at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on the evenings of September 17 and September 18, and at the Daytime Stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Samsung Galaxy on Saturday afternoon at AREA15, which featured performances by Olivia Rodrigo, The Kid Laroi, Saweetie, All Time Low, 24KGoldn, Russell Dickerson, Yungblud, Gabby Barrett, Tate McRae, and Conan Gray.

Throughout a summer-long on-air and online promotion, lucky iHeartMedia radio station listeners across the country were awarded an exciting trip to Las Vegas to experience the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival. For fans not in attendance, iHeartRadio’s Big Boy, Bobby Bones, and Tanya Rad hosted a live backstage broadcast featuring exclusive interviews that aired across iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country in more than 150 markets and on iHeartRadio. The CW Network exclusively livestreamed both nights of the festival via CWTV.com and The CW App, and will broadcast a two-night television special on October 2 and 3 from 8 – 10 p.m. ET/PT. Fans can stream the iHeartRadio Daytime Stage presented by Samsung Galaxy on LiveXLive.com and LiveXLive’s app.

Immediately following both nights of the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the official Post Show Presented by Expedia aired live on iHeartRadio’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. Hosted by Maxwell & Crystal Rosas, they covered the biggest moments of each night! Fans not in attendance can scroll through #iHeartFestival2021 to see tweets and retweets from fans as well as artists and Festival presenters.

Highlights of the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival and the Daytime Stage:

• Dua Lipa kicked off Friday night by giving everyone a dose of Future Nostalgia. She had everyone on their feet and dancing along to hits like “Physical,” “New Rules,” “Love Again,” “Levitating” and more. Later in the evening, Ryan Seacrest paused the show to award Dua an iHeartRadio Titanium Award for “Levitating.” The Titanium Award celebrates songs that hit one billion audience spins across iHeartRadio stations.
• Cheap Trick treated everyone to a trip down memory lane with performances of their biggest hits over the years, including “I Want You to Want Me,” “Dream Police” and “Surrender.”
• Walker Hayes, one of the most recent additions to the all-star iHeartRadio Music Festival lineup, had everyone singing about Applebee’s on a date night and Oreo shakes with his TikTok-famous hit song “Fancy Like.”
• FINNEAS, who is dropping his debut album, Optimist, next month, previewed the project with his iHeartRadio Music Festival set, rocking the house with his closing song “The 90s.” His slower track, “A Concert Six Months From Now,” showcased the artist’s passionate vocals,
• Darius Rucker not only performed some of his country hits like his feel-good summer anthem “Beers and Sunshine,” but he brought back Hootie and the Blowfish with “Only Wanna Be With You” and “Hold My Hand.” And what’s more iconic than closing with fan favorite “Wagon Wheel?”
• Weezer rocked the house with a career-spanning set, including timeless classics like “Beverly Hills,” “Hash Pipe,” “Holiday in the Sun,” their Toto cover of “Africa,” “Say It Ain’t So” and “Buddy Holly,” all with Rivers Cuomo in an iconic mullet and mustache.
• J. Cole, fresh off the basketball court, took over the stage to perform songs including “London” “Power Trip” and “No Role Modelz,” and even brought out special guest Bas to perform their collaboration “The Jackie.”
• Nelly, with special guests Florida Georgia Line, ended night one of the iHeartRadio Music Festival in epic fashion by taking the audience on a journey through many hit songs. Nelly got the crowd going with tracks like “E.I.,” “Where The Party At” and “Air Force Ones,” before bringing out Florida Georgia Line for “Cruise” and “Lil Bit.”
• 24kGoldn was the first to take the Daytime Stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Samsung Galaxy. The rapper performed his hit “Valentino,” giving fans a taste of live instruments to go with the lyrics of the chart-topping hit that blends rock, country and trap. 24kGoldn was also among this year’s recipients of the iHeartRadio Titanium Award.
• Russell Dickerson immediately brought high energy to the Daytime Stage, kicking off his upbeat set with his 2017 hit song “Every Little Thing.” In addition, at the Main Stage on Friday night, Russell Dickerson introduced Darius Rucker.
• Tate McRae opened her set with “All My Friends Are Fake,” the second single from her debut EP All The Things I Never Said. She joined her dancers to show off some moves while treating the crowd to a performance of “Bad Ones,” from her EP Too Young to be Sad, which dropped earlier this year.
• Conan Gray got self-reflective on the Daytime Stage, asking the crowd if they are in love before admitting he never has been. His set included the post-breakup track “Maniac,” “Astronomy,” “People Watching” and his mega-viral hit “Heather.”
• Gabby Barrett kicked off her set with “The Good Ones,” serenading her husband, fellow musician and American Idol alum Cade Foehner, on guitar. The day before her performance on the Daytime Stage, she released the music video for “Footprints on the Moon,” the latest single from her highly anticipated debut album Goldmine.
• Yungblud rocked the stage in a sheer black shirt, crop top and leather skirt, standing on the speakers while the crowd jumped along to his set, which included “Strawberry Lipstick,” “parents” and “fleabag.”
• All Time Low’s set was the perfect mix of their latest hits, like “Once in a Lifetime,” and nostalgic throwbacks, including their 2007 hit “Dear Maria, Count Me In,” an iconic track that turned into a viral TikTok trend earlier this year.
• Saweetie brought much-needed Icy Queen energy to the Daytime Stage, where temps soared to 95 degrees. After revealing she battled some wardrobe issues behind the scenes, she hit all her choreo while performing tracks like “Back Seat,” “Tap In” and “Best Friend.”
• The Kid LAROI got the whole crowd jumping with his high-energy tracks “GO,” “STILL CHOSE YOU” and “Without You.” His whole band captivated the crowd, with his guitarist delivering an epic solo. The Kid LAROI even pulled double duty at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, later performing on the Main Stage at T-Mobile Arena.
• Olivia Rodrigo closed out the Daytime Stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Samsung Galaxy. Walking out to the biggest cheer of the day, she launched into “Brutal,” followed by hits “Driver’s License,” “Good For U,” and more. She revealed to the crowd that this was her first ever show, a moment celebrated with a nod to her family, tears from her fans, and a blast of confetti.
• Billie Eilish opened the second and final night of the iHeartRadio Music Festival alongside her brother and collaborator FINNEAS on backup vocals. Her performance, one of her first since dropping her sophomore album Happier Than Ever, got the crowd dancing to tracks like “Bad Guy,” “Oxytocin” and “Everything I Wanted.”
• Sam Hunt started a massive arena-sized “House Party” before opening up to the audience about feelings of nostalgia over the last year and a half with his latest single “23.” His set included a mashup of two of his hit singles, “Breakup in a Small Town” and “Drinkin’ Too Much.”
• Coldplay performed a dreamy set that mixed classic favorites like “Vida La Vida” and “Fix You” with newer tracks like “Human Heart” and “Higher Power.” The band ended their larger-than-life set with confetti falling from the ceiling.
• Lil Baby transformed the Main Stage into an icy white wonderland, performing his infamous verse from Drake’s “Wants and Needs,” as well as the fan-favorite tracks “Drip Too Hard” and “On Me,” Lil Baby then brought out a squad of TikTok dancers to accompany his 2020 anthem “Woah.”
• Khalid, celebrating his first show since 2019, gave nothing less than his usual “Free Spirit” energy. He got sentimental while performing “Location,” acknowledging how much the song changed his life. He then brought out Daytime Stage performer Tate McRae to perform their hit summer anthem, “working.”
• Journey closed out the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival with an epic performance. The legendary band kicked off their setlist with “Separate Ways” and “Anyway You Want It,” and saved “Don’t Stop Believin’” for the big finale. The crowd was showered with confetti as the final notes played.
• The 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival also featured celebrity appearances from 98 Degrees, Debbie Gibson, Teddi Mellencamp, Derek Hough, Chrissy Metz, Olivia Jade, Maddie and Kenzie Ziegler, Joey McIntyre, Donny Osmond, Jana Kramer, Tayshia Adams, Asher Angel, AREA21, CL, Olivia Holt, MAX and more, plus host Ryan Seacrest and iHeartRadio’s presenters Elvis Duran, Bobby Bones, Woody, Mario Lopez, Big Boy, DJ Envy, and more!

Proud partners of this year's event include: Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water, Capital One, The CW, Emsculpt Neo, Expedia®, Mattress Firm, OneOf Green NFT Platform, Rohto® Cooling Eye Drops, Sprouts Farmers Market, Samsung Galaxy, T-Mobile, Wendy’s®, Advil, Excedrin and Voltaren.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival, which debuted eleven years ago in celebration of the launch of the iHeartRadio digital service, has quickly become one of the most talked about music events of the year. The Festival is a live representation of the diverse music experience that fans find and enjoy through the iHeartRadio app, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with more than 3 billion app downloads and more than 150 million registered users.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival is co-produced by John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises and Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/festival.

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iHeartRadio Music Festival – Best of Night One (September 17): https://iheartradio.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000u4lFnh_73GM/G0000AysxIIuI03g/Best-Of-The-2021-iHeartRadio-Music-Festival-Night-1

iHeartRadio Music Festival – Best of Daytime Stage (September 18):

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iHeartRadio Music Festival – Best of Night Two (September 18):

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iHeartRadio Music Festival – Backstage (Night One – September 17)

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iHeartRadio Music Festival – Broadcast Room (Night One – September 17)
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iHeartRadio Music Festival – Press Room (Night One – September 17)
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iHeartRadio Music Festival – Backstage (Night Two – September 18)

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iHeartRadio Music Festival – Broadcast Room (Night Two – September 18)

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iHeartRadio Music Festival – Press Room (Night Two – September 18)

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iHeartRadio Music Festival – Show (Night Two – September 18)

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To access b-roll from this event please visit:

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iHeartRadio Music Festival – Daytime Stage (September 18):

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iHeartRadio Music Festival – 24kGoldn Receives Titanium Award:

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“The Dougherty Gang” debuts today kicking off iHeartMedia and KT-Studios production and content partnership

NEW YORK – September 20, 2021 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a new iHeartPodcast slate of true-crime shows in collaboration with KT-Studios, a full-service television production and podcast company. This announcement follows KT-Studios and iHeartMedia’s first venture together in the true-crime podcasting space, “The Piketon Massacre,” which received special notoriety for its second season becoming the No. 1 podcast across all categories with nearly 17 million listeners in the first few weeks of airing.

“iHeartMedia is excited to join forces with KT-Studios to co-produce this brilliant new slate of true-crime podcasts,” said Will Pearson, Chief Operating Officer for the iHeartPodcast Network. “We’ve seen incredible success with KT-Studios and are excited to offer listeners a full slate of new podcasts that delve into everything from unsolved murders to some of the most bizarre crimes in the name of love.”

The new slate will debut today with “The Dougherty Gang.” The explosive 12-episode limited series delves into the infamous story of three siblings in their 20s - two brothers and a sister - who notoriously went on an eight-day, fifteen-state, AK-47-wielding, bank-robbing journey in 2011. Executive produced by television creator, developer and producer Stephanie Lydecker, founder and President of KT Studios and Courtney Armstrong, Chief Creative Officer of KT-Studios. Lydecker and Armstrong, along with Vice President of Development Jeff Shane, produced the hit podcast “The Piketon Massacre,” the podcast recounts the complex circumstances that kicked off this crime spree, how they averted local, state and federal agents along the way, and later, tells of their lives in prison. Listeners can hear the first episode of “The Dougherty Gang” now on iHeartRadio and all major podcast listening platforms. New episodes will become available each Monday.

Additional shows set to join the new slate of podcasts will include:

• “Crazy in Love” - Hosted by a revolving stable of experts, “Crazy In Love” dives into the complex and contentious real-life stories of people who went to murderous lengths in the name of love. Romantic love, motherly, brotherly and sisterly love, bestie bonds and lusty love. Each week explores a new crime, told through a combination of interviews, news footage and narration. The 48-episode podcast features stories from across the country and is set to launch this November.
• “Death Island” - Listeners will become engrossed in the captivating details behind the mysterious deaths that have taken place on a beautiful vacation destination in Thailand. Tourists from all over the world visit for the pristine beaches and crystal clear water, but beneath the surface lies something sinister. Since 2006, at least 19 tourists have died mysteriously on the island. Theories on the causes have run the gamut from mafia rule to a serial killer family. One thing is certain: in this beautiful place, no coast is clear. The 12-episode limited-series podcast will debut first quarter of 2022.

“This true-crime slate is an exciting addition to the thriller podcast world,” said Stephanie Lydecker, CEO and founder of KT-Studios. “The shows dive into mysterious and untold true-crime stories that will leave listeners spooked and seeking more answers. The support from the iHeartMedia team has been nothing less than extraordinary and we’re thrilled to introduce these stories to loyal, true-crime listeners everywhere.”

All shows on the new slate will be distributed by The iHeartPodcast Network and will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About KT-Studios

KT Studios is a full-service development and production company specializing in creating, developing and producing innovative content for all platforms - including unscripted television, podcast, documentary film and other digital media. Our current series include: Injustice with Nancy Grace (Oxygen), The Piketon Family Murders (Oxygen), The Piketon Massacre Podcast (iHeartMedia), The Masked Singer Podcast (Fox) and more. Notably, The Piketon Massacre Podcast season 2 became the #1 podcast in the country and was lauded as one of the best podcasts of the year.

We have a variety of upcoming / yet to be announced projects including: multiple two-hour documentaries for streaming platforms, a true crime series for a major cable network, a five podcast deal for a total of 132 episodes and two new series for digital streaming networks. KT Studios is represented by WME.

New York -- September 15, 2021 -- iHeartMedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: IHRT) (“iHeartMedia”) announced today that Bob Pittman, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, and Rich Bressler, President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during the Goldman Sachs 30th Annual Communacopia Conference on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 2:05 p.m. ET.

A live webcast of the session will be available to the general public at the start of the session through a link on the Investors homepage of iHeartMedia’s website (https://investors.iheartmedia.com/). A replay of the video webcast will be available in the Events & Presentation section of iHeartMedia’s Investors homepage.

“Lone Lobos” Debuts on iHeartMedia’s New My Cultura Podcast Network, Dedicated to Elevating Latinx Voices and Stories, on September 21

Listen to the official trailer now HERE

LOS ANGELES (September 14, 2021) – On the heels of the season 5 renewal announcement of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated smash hit Cobra Kai, series stars Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand have joined iHeartMedia’s new My Cultura podcast network, dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and creators, and sharing the Latinx experience with millions of listeners. Under the new network, Maridueña and Bertrand will host their original podcast series Lone Lobos, a talk show format series centered on the two budding stars discussing all things pop culture and featuring the occasional guest. The show will debut September 21 on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard. Fans can listen to the official Lone Lobos audio trailer now HERE.

“Representation of authentic voices is super important to Jacob and me, and we know it's important to our partners at iHeartMedia,” said Maridueña and Bertrand in a joint statement. “We’re really excited about the opportunity to invite you all into our conversations and smack talking. This podcast is all about getting to know us beyond the surface and doing a deeper dive into the lives of the Lone Lobos.”

Maridueña and Bertrand currently star in Netflix’s hit series Cobra Kai, a continuation of the classic Karate Kid film franchise, alongside original cast members Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. Both have quickly become fan favorites, while also garnering wide critical praise since the show’s 2018 debut. After a wildly successful run on YouTube Premium, the series moved to Netflix for its third season where it reached the #1 spot in the U.S. upon its January 1, 2021 premiere. Prior to the season three release, Netflix premiered the show’s first two seasons in the summer of 2020, where it held onto the #1 spot worldwide for over three weeks, impressively reaching 50-million-member accountsthat chose to watch the series in the first 28 days. The show’s fourth season is set to premiere this December, and it was recently announced that Cobra Kai was renewed for season five. Maridueña was also recently announced as DC Comic’s latest superhero, BLUE BEETLE, marking the first time ever a superhero film will star a Latino character.  Jacob Bertrand will also star in the upcoming Warner Bros. Animation series, Batwheels. Voicing the character of Bam, the Batmobile, Batwheels is the first DC preschool animated series and will feature the most heroic and iconic vehicles from the DC universe.

Lone Lobos and all My Cultura shows are distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network. For more information, please visit: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-lone-lobos-86777814/