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Beginning February 13, the Hollywood Legend will deliver inspirational quotes and wisdom each weekday, sharing his thoughts or giving perspective on classic quotes.
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NEW YORK – February 13, 2023 – iHeartPodcasts is teaming up with actor and legendary rapper Ice -T for a new podcast, “Ice-T’s Daily Game.” In this new show, he will share words of wisdom gleaned from life experience and his journey from the gang-filled streets of Los Angeles to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Co-produced by Audity (an Asylum Entertainment Group company), the series will feature profound three- to five-minute long messages each weekday, Monday through Friday, beginning today, February 13, 2023.

“I’ve always enjoyed sharing motivational quotes and words of wisdom to help people better their lives,” said Ice-T. “I started sharing quotes on social media and my fans loved it so much, they wanted me to share it daily. Through this new podcast with iHeartPodcasts, I hope these quotes will reach the right people and bring them up to speed on the daily game of life.”

For decades, Ice-T has been a cultural icon, respected actor, musician and television personality. Now, thanks to his massive social media appeal, he’s added motivational life coach to his list of accolades. In each episode of “Ice-T’s Daily Game,” Ice will share a quote or offer words of wisdom from his personally curated list of inspiring sayings. He will break down why these words are important to him and share personal experiences that have affected his life. These bite-sized pearls of wisdom provide practical, relatable and unique insights for everyone. Ice-T pulls no punches as he shares his unique point of view and special brand of profound and brutal honesty on relatable topics such as romance, success, failure, stress and more.

“Ice-T’s Daily Game” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

“Ice-T’s Daily Game” is co-produced by iHeartPodcasts and Audity, an Asylum Entertainment Group company. Executive producers include Noel Brown for iHeartPodcasts; Steve Michaels, Jodi Flynn and James Macnab for Audity; and Ice-T and Jorge Hinojosa for FinalLevel Entertainment as well as Ryann Lauckner and Jessica Bustillos.

Download the show’s cover art HERE.

Celebrates John Legend with Intimate “iHeartRadio Presents: An Evening with John Legend” Performance

NEW YORK, N.Y. – February 10, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists this week with World Premiere debuts and an upcoming exciting iHeartLand interactive event. This weekend, the hit KPOP band MONSTA X will take over iHeartLand during "iHeartRadio LIVE with MONSTA X" for two days only, starting February 10 at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT. The group is set to deliver an unforgettable performance in iHeartLand's State Farm Park in celebration of their single “One Day.” Ahead of the show and throughout the performance, fans will have the chance to win a special edition in-game hoverboard for their avatar by playing the “MONSTA X Snowball Challenge” minigame in the State Farm Neighborhood. Additionally, fans have access to artist trivia content located in the iHeartLand’s State Farm Park backstage area accessible via the State Farm Neighborhood trampolines. Plus, fans can complete a scavenger hunt to get a free MONSTA X light stick, available for a limited time. Visit iHeartLand on Roblox for more information.

This week, iHeartRadio World Premiered several new singles on stations across the country. Across all iHeartRadio R&B stations, Tyrese’s “Don’t Think You Ever Loved Me” had a World Premiered debut on February 6, while Babyface’s "Matter of Fact" had a World Premiere debut on February 9. Additionally, Linkin Park’s “Lost” had a World Premiere debut on February 10 across all iHeartRadio Rock and Alternative stations.

On Wednesday, February 8, iHeartMedia brought fans a special intimate performance during “iHeartRadio Presents: An Evening with John Legend.” The setlist included songs like "All She Wanna Do" and "Nervous," which all appear on his newest project LEGEND (Solo Sessions). He also took it back to his past classics like "Ordinary People" and "All of Me." The 30-minute broadcast aired across iHeartRadio R&B, select Hot AC and AC stations.

Looking ahead, this week iHeartMedia announced it will host “iHeartRadio Album Release Party with P!NK” at the Empire State Building to celebrate the singer's new album TRUSTFALL on Feb. 17. P!NK will visit the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a special lighting ceremony at the Observatory Experience and join fans for the “iHeartRadio Album Release Party with P!NK,” hosted by on-air personality Elvis Duran. The private fan event will feature an exclusive interview and performance by P!NK in front of a live audience on the building’s 80th floor. Fans can win tickets to the special event by listening to New York’s Z100 and 103.5 KTU radio stations or on the station’s website and social media channels from today, Feb. 9 through Feb. 16. Click here for more information.

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iHeartRadio Titanium Awards Handed to Twelve Artists

NEW YORK, N.Y. – February 3, 2023– iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently, including a World Premiere debut for rapper GloRilla’s latest single "Internet Trolls" on February 3 across iHeartRadio Hip Hop stations.

This weekend, Fall Out Boy takes over iHeartLand in Fortnite with "iHeartRadio LIVE with Fall Out Boy: An ALTer EGO Encore," for two days only, starting Friday, February 3 at 7pm ET/4pm PT. During the special metaverse show, fans can relive the band’s incredible performance from this year's iHeartRadio ALTer EGO, and also have access to an exclusive interview as the band talks about their new single "Love From The Other Side," the nostalgia of revisiting the neighborhood they used to play in growing up and visiting Wrigley Field for a third time in their upcoming tour, among other topics. Visit iHeartLand in Fortnite for more.

Earlier this week, iHeartRadio announced the latest Titanium Award winners, an annual recognition given to artists who have reached a threshold of 1 billion total audience spins across iHeartRadio stations of their hit song in 2022. Artists that reached this milestone included Adele’s “Easy On Me”; Ava Max’s “Kings & Queens”; Drake and Lil Durk’s “Laugh Now Cry Later”; Doja Cat’s “Need To Know”; Ed Sheeran “Bad Habits”; Glass Animals’ “Heat Waves”; Harry Styles’ “As It Was”; Jack Harlow and Lil Nas X’s “INDUSTRY BABY”; Justin Bieber’s “Ghost”; Lil Nas X’s “THATS WHAT I WANT” and Pop Smoke’s “What You Know Bout Love.” The total audience spins calculation is based on certified Mediabase airplay and is multiplied by the number of persons listening to the radio at the time of those plays, delivering total audience impressions which is the broadcast equivalent of the number of streams from a streaming music service.  

Looking ahead to next week, iHeartMedia will also host hit band MONSTA X in iHeartLand during "iHeartRadio LIVE with MONSTA X" for two days only, starting February 10th at 7pm ET/4pm PT. The group is set to deliver an unforgettable performance in iHeartLand's State Farm Park in celebration of their hit single “One Day.” Visit iHeartLand for more minigames and exclusive programming, including the MONSTAX Snow Ball Challenge.

New York (Feb. 9, 2022) –The Empire State Building (ESB) and iHeartMedia announced today that it will host the “iHeartRadio Album Release Party with P!NK” and a music-to-light spectacular at the “World’s Most Famous Building” to celebrate the singer's new album TRUSTFALL on Feb. 17.

That evening, P!NK will visit the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a special lighting ceremony at the Observatory Experience and join fans for the “iHeartRadio Album Release Party with P!NK,” hosted by on-air personality Elvis Duran. The private fan event will feature an exclusive interview and performance by P!NK in front of a live audience on the building’s 80th floor. The intimate event will conclude with a music-to-light show set to P!NK’s new single “Never Gonna Not Dance Again,” timed to an 8 p.m. broadcast that evening on iHeartMedia New York’s Z100 and 103.5 KTU.

“The partnership of the Empire State Building and iHeartMedia produces music-to-light spectaculars which are gifts to New Yorkers – and the world – a chance to connect with the artists and music they love through an experience that is immersive and unique,” said Abigail Rickards, SVP at Empire State Realty Trust. “We are thrilled to join with our iHeart partners, host P!NK and her biggest fans, celebrate her new album, and light up the New York City skyline to ‘Never Gonna Not Dance Again.”

Fans can win tickets to the “iHeartRadio Album Release Party with P!NK” at the world-famous Observatory when they listen to iHeartMedia New York’s Z100 and 103.5 KTU radio stations or on the station’s website and social media channels from today, Feb. 9 through Feb. 16. The exclusive interview will broadcast across Hot AC and CHR iHeartRadio stations on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. local time and on Today’s Mix at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT.

“P!NK is such a powerful and authentic artist known for her dynamic performances, so the Empire State Building is the perfect place to bring a special live show to her fans,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Office for iHeartMedia. “We are so excited to celebrate her new album, TRUSTFALL, and we can't wait for her fans to experience this intimate event at the world’s most iconic building. It's going to be really special."

The Empire State Building’s music-to-light spectacular features thousands of LED lights choreographed by famed lighting designer, Marc Brickman and his Tactical Manouevre team. Fans from all over the world can tune in for the live music-to-light spectacular via Earthcam on the ESB website, and a video of the entire show will debut later on the building’s YouTube channel.

The Empire State Building Observatory recently completed a $165 million reimagination that features brand-new host uniforms, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and the iconic Observatory decks on the 86th and 102nd Floors. The Observatory Experience was recently named #1 attraction in the U.S. – and #3 worldwide – by Tripadvisor travelers.

Hi-res imagery and b-roll of the Empire State Building can be downloaded here.
More information about the Empire State Building can be found online.

Debuting February 15 and Hosted by Lance Bass, “The Last Soviet,” Tells the Story of Russian Astronaut Sergei Krikalev’s 313 Days in Space During the Collapse of the USSR

Listen to the trailer HERE

NEW YORK – February 8, 2023 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, together with Kaleidoscope, a podcast start-up focused on highly-produced narrative series from around the world, announced today “The Last Soviet” -- a new original podcast hosted by singer and trained Russian cosmonaut, Lance Bass, about astronauts, the politics of space and the collapse of the USSR. Premiering February 15, the 8-part limited series tells the story of cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev, who was left stranded in space for 313 days when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. Fans can listen to the trailer now, HERE.

“I fell in love with space when my grandfather took me to see my first rocket launch as a kid. I even came close to achieving my dream of going to space 20 years ago when I trained with the Russian Space Agency for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Although I haven’t made it to space yet, I’m thrilled to be able to share my passion with listeners and provide them with a unique perspective on space travel as the host of ‘The Last Soviet,’” said Lance Bass.

In 2002, Bass underwent training in Star City, Russia and became a certified cosmonaut. He was certified both by the Russian Space Program and by NASA for a mission on the Soyuz TMA-1 spacecraft to the International Space Station. “The Last Soviet” is a story of two unimaginable experiences — being trapped in space and the collapse of a superpower — and the man who lived both. While this isn’t a political show, the series feels especially timely. It contextualizes what is happening today by providing a sense of what it was like for Sergei to live through that moment, when Russia was closing itself off to the world.

“We are thrilled to continue our relationship with Lance Bass, and have him on board for this riveting show,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcast Network. “His unique personal connection to the space program, along with his passion, experience and creativity have helped bring this show together.”

"Having Lance Bass host this show is a gift. As one of the few Americans who has experienced training for space travel, let alone with the Russian Space Agency, he’s the perfect person to guide listeners through this fascinating story about the commitment of one of the most famous cosmonauts,” said Oz Woloshyn, Kaleidoscope co-founder. "’The Last Soviet’ is a perfect example of the kind of series Kaleidoscope creates — that change perspectives, broaden horizons, and replenish faith in humanity. We’re excited to continue to partner with iHeartPodcasts to create new genres of shows that focus on incredible stories from around the world,” said Kate Osborn, Executive Vice President at Kaleidoscope.”

The Last Soviet is the latest series release in the distribution deal between Kaleidoscope and iHeartPodcasts, which includes podcasts that tell largely-unknown true stories from different corners of the globe, like “OBSESSIONS: Wild Chocolate” and “Skyline Drive.”

The series is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard beginning Wednesday, February 15.

Podcast art is available for download HERE.

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

 New Show with Viral Father and Son Duo Debuts February 14; Listen to the trailer here

WHAT:  iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announced today “The Johnny Drinks Podcast” hosted by TikTok Influencers John and Johnny Rondi aka JohnnyDrinks.

Take a break from everyday life and tune in to a show that will make you feel like part of the family with “The Johnny Drinks Podcast,” hosted by the father and son duo John and Johnny Rondi. Their drink making and how-to videos have taken the social media world by storm and now they have set out to conquer podcasting. Their new show will feature conversations with guests around business, life advice, entertainment and, of course, drinks! Sit back, relax, take a sip and enjoy!

WHO: JohnnyDrinks is followed by millions across all social media platforms. Created by John and Johnny Rondi during the pandemic, the father and son team have built a broad and loyal audience. Both refreshing and authentic, the Rondi family uses their platform to share everything from lifestyle tips and creative cocktails to jokes and fundamental family values.

WHEN: “The Johnny Drinks Podcast” premieres on Tuesday, February 14. The official trailer is available now – listen here!

WHERE: “The Johnny Drinks Podcast” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

COVER ART:  Cover Art can be found here.

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New 12-episode podcast explores how the work of forensic scientists led to wrongful convictions and the role of evidence in the criminal justice system

Without confidence in evidence, our faith in the criminal legal system crumbles. A new investigative podcast co-produced by VPM, Story Mechanics and iHeartPodcasts is shining a light on how evidence itself is often flawed, disputed or even manipulated.

“Admissible: Shreds of Evidence” looks back at how evidence testing went awry at the Virginia state crime lab in the 1970s and 80s, and the ramifications that continue to the present day. Hosted by reporter Tessa Kramer, “Admissible” premieres February 7.

In the first season of “Admissible: Shreds of Evidence,” Kramer investigates the story of 13 men who were exonerated thanks to the miraculous discovery of biological evidence that had been preserved by forensic scientist Mary Jane Burton and stashed away for decades in a Virginia records facility. Burton was hailed as a hero for saving the evidence. Many speculated that she’d foreseen a future in which DNA testing could deliver more accurate convictions and clear the innocent. But when a former coworker disputes that narrative, a pattern of questionable practices and shadowy motives begins to emerge.

“In so many stories about the criminal legal system, forensic science is one chapter in a bigger story – one scene in a police procedural or one episode in a true crime podcast,” said Kramer. “What I love about our first season of 'Admissible’ is that the crime lab is the story, and the people who work in the lab are the main characters. Through my reporting, I’ve learned so much about what actually happens in a forensic lab, and I hope that listeners – especially true crime lovers – will come away with new questions about evidence and proof.”

Kramer has spent several years as a reporter and narrative audio producer. Her interest in the criminal legal system stemmed from her work on the CNN documentary series Death Row Stories. While she was pursuing her master's degree from Columbia Journalism School, Kramer began reporting on the story that would eventually become “Admissible: Shreds of Evidence.”

“Admissible” will also feature reporting from VPM News reporter Ben Paviour and editor Whittney Evans.

"Working on ‘Admissible,’ I combed through gubernatorial archives, dug into forgotten forensic reports and interviewed U.S. senators,” said Paviour. “I dug deep into the story of Earl Washington, Jr. -- an innocent man who came within nine days of being executed because of bad policing, shoddy forensics and fraught politics. The series shows how our most trusted crime-fighting tools can't escape the shortcomings of the people and society using them."

“Admissible: Shreds of Evidence” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. New episodes of will be released weekly on Tuesdays on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard. For more information, visit admissiblepodcast.com.

About VPM
As Virginia’s home for public media, VPM connects nearly 2 million people across Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley to insightful programming in arts and culture, history, science, news and education. VPM operates public television stations VPM PBS, VPM Plus, VPM PBS KIDS, lifestyle channel VPM Create and international program channel VPM WORLD, as well as Richmond NPR station VPM News (88.9 FM) and VPM Music (107.3 FM, 93.1 FM and 88.9-HD2). In the Northern Neck (89.1 FM) and Southside Virginia (90.1 FM), listeners receive a combination of news and music. Audiences can access VPM online at VPM.org and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Listen to episode one HERE.

Storyglass, a Bertelsmann company, has teamed up with iHeartPodcasts, the No.1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, to launch a new eight-part podcast series “False Profits: Hillsong,” a deeply personal journey into the heart of a global megachurch. The podcast will debut February 2 on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listen to episode one HERE.

Host Noemi Uribe was looking for a church where everyone was welcome and she thought she’d found it in Hillsong, but it was the most expensive mistake she ever made.  Alongside journalist Elle Hardy, Uribe will reveal stories Hillsong never wanted the public to hear about money, sex and power. This series will trace the rise and fall of Hillsong’s founder, hear from sources inside the church, and ask if Hillsong is part of a wider problem within evangelical churches. Noemi’s own story turned into one of rejection, despair and a fight for justice. Hillsong used to be home, now, for Noemi, “it’s a dumpster fire.”

“False Profits” will dive into the Hillsong experience; from Christian rock music to celebrity pastors and famous fans, tracing its journey from humble beginnings to global status, enormous wealth, and shocking scandals. Through personal testimony and evidence that was never previously made public, the series will peel back the layers of a culture of submission, exploitation, and discrimination.

The church says it’s changed, but will it face the past and the people who say they’ve been harmed by Hillsong? Uribe is on a journey seeking justice, and accountability.

"We are part of a group who are committed to great storytelling and giving under-represented voices a chance to be heard," said Steve Carsey, Storyglass Managing Director. “We are delighted to be working with iHeartPodcasts on this powerful, immersive and important series. Like us, they realised it was a story that had to be told. There have been many attempts to truly understand the inner workings of the Hillsong church, but this first-person account really brings listeners much closer than ever before. The journey Noemi and Elle go on is incredibly emotive and shocking. We’re so grateful that they chose to share their story with us.”

“False Profits: Hillsong” is the latest collaboration between Storyglass and iHeartPodcasts who have recently launched a series based on the hit gameshow Family Feud in Australia. Other Storyglass projects include Spotify’s youth history format Flex’s Semi-Factual History Lessons, Audible scripted spin-off Wentworth: The Fall Girl; true crime offering Chasing Charlie and Red Bull’s Why I Run and Mind, Set, Win.

About Storyglass

Storyglass is a Bertelsmann company focused on developing, producing and commissioning podcasts for international audiences. Working as a dedicated podcast studio within the Group, Storyglass works closely with sister companies Fremantle (television), BMG (music), Dorling Kindersley (publishing), RTL (broadcasting) and Penguin Random House (publishing).

WHAT: iHeartMedia today presented an iHeartRadio "Titanium Award" to twelve artists who have reached a threshold of 1 billion total audience spins across iHeartRadio stations of their hit song in 2022. 

WHO:  Artists that reached this milestone included Adele “Easy On Me”; Ava Max “Kings & Queens”; Drake and Lil Durk “Laugh Now Cry Later”; Doja Cat “Need To Know”; Ed Sheeran “Bad Habits”; Glass Animals “Heat Waves”; Harry Styles “As It Was”; Jack Harlow and Lil Nas X “INDUSTRY BABY”; Justin Bieber “Ghost”; Lil Nas X “THATS WHAT I WANT” and Pop Smoke “What You Know Bout Love.”

MORE: The total audience spins calculation is based on certified Mediabase airplay and is multiplied by the number of persons listening to the radio at the time of those plays, delivering total audience impressions which is the broadcast equivalent of the number of streams from a streaming music service.  

LOS ANGELES, January 30, 2023 – Chris Haynes, Senior NBA Insider for TNT and Bleacher Report, and Marc Stein, veteran NBA reporter and publisher of The Stein Line on Substack, announced today they have partnered to host a new iHeartPodcast, “#thisleague UNCUT.”

Launching today, January 30, “#thisleague UNCUT” features two of the most well-connected NBA insiders as they break down the latest hot topics with candor and bold opinions. Twice a week, Haynes and Stein - who previously worked together at ESPN - will dive deep into all the basketball storylines, rumblings and intel, with occasional appearances by heavy-hitting guests. The podcast title is inspired by the Twitter hashtag #thisleague that Stein has been using for nearly a decade. 

“Reuniting with Stein has been a long time coming and this partnership with iHeartRadio is the perfect platform for us to share our insight uncut,” said Haynes. “I’m excited to get back to work with one of my best friends in the business, and equally excited for NBA fans because we’re going to bring it like never before.”

"I’m excited beyond words to be able to team up again with Chris on #thisleague UNCUT," said Stein. "I've literally spent years, with an S, trying to break into the podcast arena with the proverbial ‘right’ pod -- and to be able to get on the mic and break things down twice a week with such a dear friend and also have iHeart joining forces with us to produce it makes me feel very fortunate."

Stein began covering professional basketball as a Cal State Fullerton student in 1989 and as a full-time beat writer in February 1994. He has been a national NBA reporter, columnist and analyst for more than 20 years after serving as a traveling writer with the Clippers, Lakers and Mavericks. The 2022-23 season is his 30th in a row without interruption covering #thisleague, and it’s his second season writing several times weekly via his own new Substack (marcstein.Substack.com) after stints at The New York Times and ESPN. Stein was the Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2019 recipient of the Curt Gowdy Media Award for print journalists for “outstanding contributions to basketball.” While “#thisleague UNCUT” is Stein’s first podcast hosting role, he’s been a regular guest on some of the most popular basketball podcasts for many years.

Haynes joined Warner Bros. Discovery ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season after several years with Yahoo and serves as a senior NBA insider for both TNT and Bleacher Report. Haynes previously served as a sideline reporter for Turner Sports and TNT. His current multi-year agreement expanded his role with the company. During his time at Yahoo, he hosted the podcast, "Posted Up With Chris Haynes.”

“#thisleague UNCUT” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen on your favorite device.