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With Appearances from Amy Schneider, Big Freedia, Billy Porter, Dorit Kemsley, Erika Jayne, Eugene Lee Yang, Hayley Kiyoko, Jari Jones, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Liv Hewson, Manila Luzon, Michael Cimino, Rueby Wood, and More

Previously Announced Appearances and Performances from Elton John, Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Lizzo, Anitta, Dove Cameron, Betty Who and Kim Petras

Hosted by JoJo Siwa, The Event Will Stream on iHeartRadio’s TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, PrideRadio.com, The CW App, CWTV.com and Revry

NEW YORK – June 8, 2022 – iHeartMedia and P&G today announced special moments from so many of the LGBTQ+ community’s members and advocates as well as appearances from Big Freedia, Billy Porter, Dorit Kemsley, Erika Jayne, Eugene Lee Yang, Hayley Kiyoko, Jari Jones, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Liv Hewson, Manila Luzon, Michael Cimino, Rueby Wood and more at this year’s “Can’t Cancel Pride 2022 - Proud AND Together,” a fundraiser for the LGBTQ+ community celebrating visibility and inclusivity for all, on June 14 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Hosted by JoJo Siwa, the event will also feature a previously announced special appearance from Elton John, who will be honored with the first-ever Impact Award for his humanitarian work through the Elton John AIDS Foundation as well as performances from Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Anitta, Dove Cameron, Betty Who, Kim Petras and a special moment from Lizzo.

In addition to bringing together some of the biggest names in culture and entertainment, the event will focus on the challenges and celebrations of being “Proud AND Together,” showcasing the activism and the issues that continue to impact the LGBTQ+ community in 2022, as well as intersectional messages of spirit and strength.

LGBTQ+ members, friends, family, and supporters can expect a true celebration for the LGBTQ+ community from “Can’t Cancel Pride 2022 - Proud AND Together” – and here is a little sneak peek:

• Dove Cameron delivers a sultry performance of her hit single “Boyfriend”
• Katy Perry comes to us from her residency in Vegas to perform, “Waking Up in Vegas”
• Sam Smith performs a moving rendition of “Love Me More” from the St. Pancras church in London
• Betty Who reminds the world that no one can “Blow Out My Candle.”
• Anitta performs “Boys Don’t Cry” live in front of an energized crowd.
• Kim Petras performs her summer hit, “Coconuts.”
• Host, JoJo Siwa honors Elton John with Can’t Cancel Pride’s first-ever Impact Award, recognizing 30 years of his work to end HIV through the Elton John AIDS Foundation as Lizzo delivers a special tribute by performing a one-of-a-kind Elton John cover.
• Lizzo also joins the festivities with a moving performance of “About Damn Time” from the Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale, CA.
• Out and proud LGBTQ celebs like Billy Porter share messages of love and unity.

Tune-in on June 14 for an evening of love, celebration and fundraising at 8pm ET/5pm PT on iHeartRadio’s TikTok, YouTube and Facebook, iHeartRadio’s PrideRadio.com, The CW App and CWTV.com, and Revry. The event will be available on demand throughout Pride Month until June 30 on iHeartRadio’s YouTube, Facebook, The CW App and CWTV.com and Revry.

P&G and iHeartMedia’s third annual Can’t Cancel Pride will once again raise visibility and distribute financial support raised by the event to LGBTQ+ organizations with a track record of positive impact and support of the LGBTQ+ community including GLAAD, SAGE, The Trevor Project, the National Black Justice Coalition, CenterLink, and OutRight Action International. In its first two years, Can’t Cancel Pride has raised over $8.3 million for these organizations. In 2021 alone, the event reached 6.3 million viewers and listeners. To raise money for the six participating nonprofits, iHeartMedia will partner with Cameo and participating talent from June 7 - June 21 and donate a portion of proceeds from the personalized videos to benefit the Can't Cancel Pride fund. Learn more at cameo.com.

The event will kick off a month-long Pride celebration throughout June. iHeartMedia radio stations will air spots encouraging listeners to tune into the livestream on June 14 and watch the event on-demand. Follow along on social media using the hashtag #Can’tCancelPride and support the participating nonprofits by visiting cantcancelpride.com or texting “RAINBOW” to 513-654-2622.

Supporting Brands of “Can’t Cancel Pride 2022 - Proud AND Together” include P&G, Bounty®, Braun, Charmin®, Chevrolet, Dawn®, Downy®, GilletteLabs®, Mastercard®, Metamucil®, Pampers®, Pantene, Tide®, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Venus and VÖOST Vitamins.

Additional proud partners of “Can’t Cancel Pride 2022 - Proud AND Together” include Crest®, Gain Dish Soap, GIANT®, Giant®, Harris Teeter, OLAY® and Stop & Shop™, with more to be announced.

Executive Producers for “Can’t Cancel Pride 2022 - Proud AND Together” are John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Bart Peters and Gayle Troberman of iHeartMedia; Can’t Cancel Pride Co-Founder Brent Miller of P&G; Casey Patterson for Casey Patterson Entertainment, Eric Conte and Aaron Cooke. Austin Reading serves as Co-EP and Grant Greeley is Supervising Producer for Casey Patterson Entertainment.

Learn more about the inspiration behind the relief effort from co-founder Brent Miller here.

About P&G

P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at www.pg.com/news.

Reveals Star-Studded iHeartRadio Music Festival Lineup and Celebrates Another Successful iHeartRadio KIIS FM Wango Tango

iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel Releases Exclusive Interviews with Several Top Artists

NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 10 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music this week with a World Premiere debut of BTS’ new single “Yet To Come” across iHeartRadio CHR stations on June 10; and hosted an iHeartCountry Takeover with Carrie Underwood for her brand-new album “Denim & Rhinestones” on its release date, June 10. Carrie Underwood took over our network of country stations for a full hour to play new music, past chart-topping hits, and share insights from both the making of the album and her upcoming tour.

Earlier this week, iHeartMedia announced the star-studded 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival lineup, which is set to light up Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24. The epic two-day lineup for the iHeartRadio Music Festival main stage will feature performances by Avril Lavigne, Black Eyed Peas, Halsey, Lionel Richie, LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-Trip, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Megan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, Nicki Minaj, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Sam Smith, The Black Keys and more.

Additionally, iHeart celebrated another successful iHeartRadio KIIS FM Wango Tango with incredible performances from Shawn Mendes, The Chainsmokers, Camila Cabello, Becky G, Charlie Puth, Lauv, 5 Seconds of Summer, Tate McRae, Latto, Lauren Spencer-Smith, GAYLE, Em Beihold and a special performance by Diplo at Dusk.

iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel with host Emily Curl released interviews with several hit artists including Normani, AleXa, Måneskin and more about their music, career, and favorite fellow artists. In an iHeartRadio Exclusive Interview, singer Normani talked to Curl about her new album “Fair” and how she’d love to collaborate with Spanish singer Rosalia. The South Korean boy band CRAVITY took part in Curl’s “15 Firsts” series where they talked about the first time they heard their music on the radio and more “firsts.” Singer Jena Rose also took part in Curl’s “15 First” series, where she revealed the first song she ever performed for an audience. Also this week, Italian rock band Måneskin played a hilarious game of “Telestrations” with Curl, and “American Song Contest” winner AleXa revealed her “15 Firsts” with Curl as her winning song is being played at iHeartRadio stations across the country.

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

State Farm celebrates its 100th anniversary by looking to redefine the future of entertainment with iHeartMedia 

New York – June 8, 2022 – iHeartMedia and State Farm announced today a groundbreaking partnership aimed at redefining entertainment experiences in the metaverse, beginning with Roblox. This summer, State Farm is celebrating its 100th anniversary by stepping into the metaverse in collaboration with iHeartMedia to create the future of live experiences, combining major album releases, some of the biggest hit podcasts and interactive gaming in exciting new ways for fans. 

“iHeartLand is designed to break down the walls between artists, creators, brands and fans in new ways that are only possible in the metaverse,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group. “As the leading brand for music discovery and popular culture, and the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, we’re excited to build an entirely new world for our biggest creators and the biggest names in music to quite literally play with their fans. The interactive experiences players will get in iHeartLand and in this new first-of-its-kind venue will be incredibly dynamic and creative. We couldn’t be more pleased to collaborate with State Farm given their history of innovation in marketing and desire to continue creating memorable experiences for consumers – and given our companies’ shared fundamental focus on community and neighbors, there was truly no other brand we’d choose to embark on this project with.” 

“State Farm shares in the excitement,” says Rand Harbert, Chief Agency, Sales & Marketing Officer. “As the quintessential good neighbor, it only makes sense for State Farm to join the virtual neighborhood that is the metaverse. We’re excited to work with iHeartMedia to meet consumers where they are in a way only our two brands can. Together, we aim to create a space where fans can compete and collaborate to unlock once-in-a-lifetime experiences in a virtually limitless world of entertainment in iHeartLand.”

iHeartLand will be the premier destination in the metaverse for fans to interact with artists and creators while learning how to build their own music empire through competition, collaboration and connection with the biggest names in music, podcasting and entertainment. To celebrate its launch, the new arena will kick off a steady drumbeat of events where fans can expect performances, new music drops, interactive podcasts, exclusive collectible merch and special access to VIP experiences curated exclusively for metaverse players. Additional details about iHeartLand and the performance and event lineup will be announced closer to launch.

About State Farm®

For 100 years, the mission of State Farm has and continues to be to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its 19,300 agents and nearly 55,000 employees serve approximately 86 million policies and accounts – which includes auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 39 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.

The Two-Day Main Stage Event Will Feature Performances from Avril Lavigne, Black Eyed Peas, Halsey, Lionel Richie, LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-Trip, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Megan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Pitbull, Sam Smith, The Black Keys and More; Hosted by Ryan Seacrest on September 23 and 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

The Daytime Stage at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival Will Feature Performances from Avril Lavigne, Maggie Rogers, 5 Seconds of Summer, Big Time Rush, Girl in Red, Lauv, Chlöe, Willow, Chase Rice, Latto, Carly Pearce, Ryan Hurd, GAYLE and Lauren Spencer-Smith, JAX and More on September 24 at AREA15 in Las Vegas

The CW Network Will Broadcast the Two-Day Televised Special this October and Exclusively Livestream the Mega-Concert via The CW App and CWTV.com

Tickets are Available to General Public on AXS.com beginning June 17

New York, N.Y. – June 7, 2022 – iHeartMedia today announced the lineup for the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival, the annual legendary concert event on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 at Las Vegas’ hottest entertainment venue, T-Mobile Arena. This year, the epic two-day lineup for the iHeartRadio Music Festival main stage will feature performances by Avril Lavigne, Black Eyed Peas, Halsey, Lionel Richie, LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-Trip, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Megan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Pitbull, Sam Smith, The Black Keys and more. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will once again include one-of-a-kind collaborations and surprise performances.

The Daytime Stage at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival will take place on Saturday, September 24 at the new immersive event and entertainment district, AREA15 in Las Vegas and will feature live performances from Avril Lavigne, Maggie Rogers, 5 Seconds of Summer, Big Time Rush, Girl in Red, Lauv, Chlöe, Willow, Chase Rice, Latto, Carly Pearce, Ryan Hurd, GAYLE and Lauren Spencer-Smith, JAX, with more to be announced. In addition to live performances from today’s hottest artists, the Daytime Stage will also include fan zones and interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners.

“We’re thrilled to once again return to Las Vegas for a weekend full of great live music with this year’s Festival,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “What makes this festival one of a kind is that we have the best artists from every genre of music that we play on our 860 iHeart stations all on one stage. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see so many legends performing together.”

Each night, the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival will broadcast live for fans via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets. The CW Network will broadcast a two-night television special this October. In addition, The CW will exclusively livestream both nights of the festival via The CW app and CWTV.com.

“This is the one music festival that celebrates the best in class in all genres of music,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “Fans love this weekend because they discover new artists and the artists leave with new fans.”

Capital One cardholders will have access to presale tickets for the iHeartRadio Music Festival and the Daytime Stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival beginning Wednesday, June 15 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET through Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET or while supplies last. For presale tickets and more details, visit iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne. Capital One cardholders can also add a Capital One Access Pass when purchasing presale tickets, which includes access to an exclusive cardholder event featuring a private soundcheck performance by Avril Lavigne, plus complimentary food, drinks, and more. Capital One Access Passes are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

In addition, throughout a summer-long on-air and online promotion, iHeartMedia station listeners across the country will have chances to win exclusive trips to Las Vegas where they will join thousands of other dedicated music fans to experience the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival and Daytime Stage.

Proud partners of this year's event include Arrowhead® Brand 100% Mountain Spring Water, Capital One, The CW, Famous Footwear, The Hartford Small Business Insurance, Hyundai, M&M's® and T-Mobile, with more to be announced.

The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival is co-produced by John Sykes and Tom Poleman for iHeartMedia; and Michael Dempsey for Dempsey Productions.

For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/festival. For news and information about the Daytime Stage, fans can visit iHeartRadio.com/DayStage or follow #iHeartDayStage on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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

About Capital One

At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them best-in-class products, rewards, service, and experiences. 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 consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Through Capital One Dining and Capital One Entertainment, we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they’re passionate about, including dining, music and sports. Learn more at capitalone.com/dining and capitalone.com/entertainment.

About The CW

THE CW TELEVISION NETWORK launched in 2006 as America’s fifth broadcast network, with programming targeting younger viewers, a demographic highly sought after by advertisers. The CW, a joint venture between Warner Bros. Entertainment and CBS Corporation, now broadcasts across the week, offering fourteen-hours of primetime programming, Monday through Sunday, beginning in Fall 2021. The CW’s primetime programming is also available to stream for free, without authentication, on the ad-supported The CW app and CWTV.com, now available on every major OTT platform. Additionally, The CW broadcasts a three-hour Saturday morning kids block. The CW’s digital network CW Seed launched in 2013 and offers original short-form digital content as well as past seasons of fan-favorite television series. For more information about the network and its programming, visit www.cwtvpr.com.

About T-Mobile Arena

T-Mobile Arena, the 20,000-seat venue located on the Las Vegas Strip between Park MGM and New York-New York, opened April 6, 2016. The arena hosts more than 100 events annually including major headline entertainment, awards shows, UFC, boxing, basketball and other sporting events, family shows and special events. T-Mobile Arena also is the home of the Vegas Golden Knights, a National Hockey League expansion team and the city’s first professional sports team, as well as UFC’s exclusive Las Vegas arena destination. The venue, named the No. 1 venue on Billboard Magazine’s 2018 Arena Power List as well as the “Best New Major Concert Venue” by Pollstar Magazine in 2016, features 50 luxury suites, more than two dozen private loge boxes, complete broadcast facilities, and other specially designed exclusive hospitality offerings and fan amenities destined to create a guest experience second to none. Toshiba Plaza, an adjacent two-acre outdoor entertainment space, features performance stages, a variety of video screens and other interactive content and display areas. Industry-leading architect Populous designed T-Mobile Arena to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s standards for LEED® Gold Certification. T-Mobile Arena is a privately funded joint venture between AEG and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information, visit T-MobileArena.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About AREA15 Las Vegas

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

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

Follow on Instagram and Twitter: @AREA15Official; Facebook: AREA15LasVegas and YouTube: AREA15. Hashtag: #AREA15. Click here to download high-res renderings.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 3 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists, including ‘On The Verge’ success stories, an iHeartRadio Album Release Party and multiple World Premieres across iHeartRadio stations nationwide.

In April, iHeartMedia named Muni Long as its ‘On The Verge’ Hip-Hop artist and Giovanni And The Hired Gun as its ‘On The Verge’ Rock artist. Both artists charted in the top 15 of their respective genres. iHeartMedia’s ‘On The Verge’ program helps build awareness for up-and-coming artists through its radio airplay reach and historically, all ‘On The Verge’ artists have charted in the top 30, with more than half landing in the top 10, and over a third claiming the No. 1 chart slot. Success stories of ‘On The Verge’ artists who have reached the top 20 include Jelly Roll for Rock, and Lil Tjay ft. 6LACK, Shenseea, Kendra Jae and Coi Leray for Hip-Hop.

Recently, the iconic iHeartRadio’s Album Release Party series featured special guest Harry Styles as he discussed his highly-anticipated new album “Harry’s House.” Both the iHeartRadio Album Release Party with Harry Styles and his new album premiered on May 20. His interview with iHeartMedia KIIS 102.7 FM’s Ryan Seacrest, Tanya and Sisanie aired on iHeartRadio stations across the country at 7 p.m. local time. Styles delved into his groovy new album and how it feels to share new music with his devoted fans. Leading up to the release, iHeartMedia’s Z100 and KIIS FM hosted exclusive “Harry’s House” listening parties the week leading up to the album release for fans in New York and Los Angeles.

Several big names debuted new music with World Premieres across iHeartRadio stations, including Kanye West’s collaboration with late rapper XXXTentacion “True Love” on May 26 on all Hip-Hop and Rhythmic CHR stations and Moneybagg Yo’s “See What I’m Saying” on May 27 on all Hip-Hop stations. Jordan Davis’ “What My World Spins Around” had a new music spotlight on May 27 across all iHeartRadio Country stations and Panic! At The Disco’s “Viva Las Vengeance” debuted on June 1 with a World Premiere across iHeartRadio’s Alternative stations. 

Additionally, iHeartRadio’s Emily Curl had country singer Matt Stell on her “15 Firsts” series where he opened up about meeting his heroes, his big “I made it” moment and so much more. Later in the week, Curl also chatted with Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler, who went deep on making their sixth studio album “We,” which he started working on before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that it’s finally out, he talked about the fan reaction after such a long wait for the album.

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

WHAT: iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and acclaimed film and television producer Meryl Poster, the founder of Superb Entertainment, announced today the season two launch of “Call YourGrandmother.” Fresh off an Ambies Award nomination for Best Wellness and Relationship Podcast, your favorite Jewish grandmothers, Rita and Ellin, are back with a new cast of extraordinary grandmas and grandkids and through intimate conversations, listeners will hear hard-earned wisdom from lives well-lived. Whether it’s flying planes, going on a USO tour with Bob Hope, or a date with Elvis Presley, nothing is off the table for these daring women. They’ll leave you laughing, crying, and inspired to live life to the fullest, no matter how old you are.

This season's guests will include the former pin up actress and singing star, Connie Stevens; entrepreneur and cosmetics pioneer Adrien Arpel and her grandchild Ashley; iHeartMedia's very own Will Pearson and his “Mamaw”; and “Call Your Grandmother” creator Meryl Poster’s mother Sue will return with another grandchild!

WHO: “Call Your Grandmother” is hysterically funny, inspiring and heartfelt. Hosted by two New York Grandmothers – 83-year-old Ellin Grodsky and 92-year-old Rita Kaye – the podcast celebrates Jewish grandmothers and the irreverent qualities that make them natural comedians. Rita and Ellin introduce you to some less-than-traditional grandmothers who have unbreakable bonds with their grandsons and granddaughters. These conversations open up a time capsule of what life was like way back when, and smother you with the cozy feeling of a grandmother’s love.

WHEN: “Call Your Grandmother” season two premieres today, June 2nd, with new weekly episodes released every Thursday.

LISTEN: “Call Your Grandmother” is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and can be heard on iHeartRadio and all other platforms.

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About Meryl Poster

Meryl Poster is an Academy Award-winning producer and filmmaker. She has overseen and developed a slate of groundbreaking, critically acclaimed films, including the Oscar winning : Chicago (EP), Chocolat (EP) and Cider House Rules (EP). Over the course of her career, she has produced the celebrated films Cop Land, Beautiful Girls, Bounce, Kate and Leopold, and An Unfinished Life. In addition, she has produced a wide-range of television programming that includes Project Runway and Project Runway All Stars, VH-1’s Mob Wives and , Bravo’s first-ever scripted series, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce (EP), which ran for five seasons. Meryl is the Founder and President of Superb Entertainment, an independent production company backed by A+E Networks, where she continues her legacy of identifying and developing projects of emotional and intellectual impact. She most recently served as executive producer on History Channel’s acclaimed series Six.

Prior to founding Superb, Meryl was President of Television for The Weinstein Company and Co-President of Production at Miramax Films. In this role, she supervised the production of beloved films Shakespeare in Love, Good Will Hunting, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Emma, Serendipity, Cold Mountain, Shall We Dance, Finding Neverland and Flirting with Disaster.

As a leading woman in entertainment, Meryl Poster is a vocal advocate for greater gender parity in Hollywood. She began her career as the second ever-female trainee in the William Morris mailroom. She has been featured in Premiere, W, Vanity Fair, Mademoiselle, Marie Claire, Harpers Bazaar, Elle, and Gotham and Glamour magazines. She was named one of the most powerful women in entertainment by Crain’s and was top-ranked in The Hollywood Reporter’s Power 100 for five consecutive years. In 2002, New York Women in Film and Television honored her with The Muse Award. She is currently a Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; Academy of Television Arts and Sciences; New York Women in Film and Television; The British Academy of Film and Television; The Dean’s Council at Tulane University; the New Orleans’ Film Society; and the Creative Coalition.

Presently, Poster is producing two podcasts she created for iHeartRadio. “How to Produce a Divorce,” and “Call Your Grandmother.” She recently wrapped a pilot for HBOMax.

Award-winning journalist Katie Couric sets out across the U.S. speaking with historians, doctors, activists, everyday women and more in the narrative series “Abortion: The Body Politic.”

WHAT: This June, the Supreme Court is expected to gut Roe v. Wade. This astonishing move follows the passing of several state laws blocking the right to abortion across the country. The historic reversal will immediately trigger restrictive abortion laws in at least 23 states. But what does that really mean for the people impacted by this stunning turn of events? Katie Couric set out to bring a voice to the voiceless in a limited narrative series from her iHeartRadio Original Podcast with Katie Couric Media, “Next Question with Katie Couric” titled “Abortion: The Body Politic.”

The guaranteed right to safe, legal abortion was established forty-nine years ago in the landmark Roe v Wade decision, which instantly changed the lives of millions of citizens. Since then, the rest of the world has seen a trend of liberalizing abortion laws over the past 25 years. Yet the United States is now on the precipice of rolling back this health right.

The six-episode special series, months in the making, became more relevant than ever when an unprecedented leak of a draft decision confirmed what many feared: Roe v. Wade is poised to be overturned by the conservative-led Supreme Court this summer. The narrative series weaves together interviews with historians, doctors, researchers, abortion activists, clinic staff, reproductive justice leaders and people who have had abortions. “Abortion: The Body Politic” was created in an effort to understand how we got here, and what a post-Roe world looks like.

To get a preview of what the limited series will cover, listen to a bonus episode of “Next Question with Katie Couric” that unpacks the bombshell leaked draft and the fallout HERE.

WHO: Katie Couric (@katiecouric) is an award-winning journalist, #1 New York Times best-selling author of her memoir, “Going There,” and a co-founder of Stand Up To Cancer and her eponymous media company, Katie Couric Media (KCM). KCM’s current projects include a daily newsletter, “Wake-Up Call”; podcast, “Next Question”; original video, including short-form digital series, as well as documentaries and scripted series. You can find it all at katiecouric.com.

Joined by guests like Gloria Steinem; Mary Ziegler, foremost abortion law expert;  Jessica Chastain, Academy Award-winning actress; Busy Philipps actress and activist; Dr. Warrer Hern abortion doctor; and more, Couric leaves no stone unturned as she unpacks the political and societal toll of a landmark case being overturned.

WHEN: The first episode of “Abortion: The Body Politic” premieres Thursday, June 9, with new episodes released weekly on Thursdays. Listen to the official trailer now, HERE.

WHERE: Listen to “Abortion: The Body Politic” through the “Next Question with Katie Couric” feed on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts.

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WHAT: "R&B Money" is hosted by the Legendary Grammy Nominated R&B singer-songwriter-producer TANK and his business partner, multi-platinum singer-songwriter-music executive J. Valentine. From iHeartMedia and Charlamagne tha God's Black Effect Podcast Network, this podcast is for the super dedicated R&B fans, highlighting everything from Marvin Gaye to Pink Sweat$. R&B Money has produced an exciting space for artists & executives in the game to reminisce with exceptionally compelling storytelling while building a place of discovery for the fans.  

WHO: Tank is a multi-Grammy nominated platinum-selling R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is known for his chart-topping singles "Maybe I Deserve," "Please Don't Go,” and "When We." Tank's songwriting and production credits include working with Aaliyah, Beyoncé, Fantasia Barrino, Kelly Rowland, Omarion, Jamie Foxx, Alicia Keys, and many more. Through the course of his career, Tank has also appeared in several TV shows and films, including HBO’s Togetherness, TVOne’s “Born Again Virgin,” Lifetime’s “Lust,” and BET’s record-breaking movie “The New Edition Story.

J. Valentine is a multi-platinum singer-songwriter and music executive. He has written songs for the likes of artists including Tyrese, Mario, Keyshia Cole, Omarion, and the title track to N'Sync's 9x platinum Celebrity album, which sold 1.8 million in the first week. Along with managing Tank, he also co-founded the Underdogs with Harvey Mason Jr. and Damon Thomas before consulting at Interscope Records and Motown Records. 

WHEN: “R&B Money” premieres today, Wednesday, June 1st, with new episodes releasing weekly. The podcast will publish audio first followed by a video version of each episode.

ASSETS: A hi-res logo for “R&B Money,” and headshots for Tank and J. Valentine can be found HERE.

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iHeartRadio Welcomes Season One to the Network and Will Co-Produce Four New Seasons of “VS Voices” as Part of the Deal 

Amanda de Cadenet will introduce several additional iHeartPodcasts to listeners later this year 

NEW YORK – May 31, 2022 – iHeartRadio, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a deal with Victoria’s Secret and Amanda de Cadenet to bring "VS Voices" to the iHeartPodcast Network. The podcast builds on the Victoria’s Secret vision of being a leading advocate for women by highlighting stories of trailblazers who have paved the way for other women to succeed today and beyond. Listeners can tune in to all of Season One as well as hear the official trailer for season two now on iHeartRadio and anywhere podcasts are heard. The first new episode of season two will debut on Thursday June 2.  

The “VS Voices” podcast will provide a platform for women to speak their diverse truths, share personal stories and advance discussions of issues that are important to them. As part of the collaborative deal, iHeartRadio will co-produce, alongside de Cadenet, and distribute an additional four new seasons of the podcast. In season one, award-winning host and advocate Amanda de Cadenet sat down with trailblazing dynamic women including VS Collective Partners, Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, Megan Rapinoe, Naomi Osaka, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and more to celebrate the multifaceted nature of the female experience. From models and athletes to actors and designers, these honest conversations share their unique voices and journeys and explore how their unique voices and journeys leave the world better than they found it.   

“Storytelling with a purpose is what I have focused on for most of my career,” said Amanda de Cadenet. "I am looking forward to continuing that mission in partnership with iHeart, and to amplify the powerful life experiences that my guests share with me. With each of the podcasts we will be able to tell a wide variety of stories, from the profound and insightful, to those that are simply entertaining. I’m excited to be launching this audio trifecta!”

“Season one of ‘VS Voices’ featured such a wide range of meaningful conversations with an amazing lineup of trailblazing women,” said Will Pearson, Chief Operating Officer of The iHeartPodcast Network. “We are honored to team up with Amanda and Victoria’s Secret to help elevate these stories and share many more with millions of iHeartPodcast listeners across the globe.” 

“VS Voices” is a co-production of Victoria’s Secret, iHeartPodcasts and Amanda de Cadenet. 

Additionally, Amanda de Cadenet will be independently partnering with iHearPodcasts to produce a new season of “The Conversation,” starting with a special series “About the Men,” where she will engage some of the world’s most prominent men in conversations that explore contemporary masculinity.

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About Victoria Secret

Victoria’s Secret (NYSE: VSCO) is the world’s largest intimates specialty retailer offering a wide assortment of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear and athleisure, as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care. With nearly 1,400 retail stores worldwide and a predominately female workforce of more than 30,000, Victoria’s Secret boasts the largest team of specialty trained bra fit experts worldwide. Victoria’s Secret is committed to inspiring women around the world with products and experiences that uplift and champion them and their journey while creating lifelong relationships and advocating for positive change. 

To learn more about Victoria's Secret, please visit VictoriasSecret.com.  

Listen to the “Class Action” Trailer HERE

New York – May 31, 2022 – iHeartRadio, the no. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, and Sound Argument LLC announced today the launch of a new documentary podcast titled “Class Action.” Hosted by Katie Phang, a trial lawyer, Anchor, and Host for MSNBC and Peacock, the 12-part podcast series will track a diverse cast of outstanding law students who are battling it out in mock trial competitions across the country. The first two episodes will debut on June 7 and can be heard on iHeartRadio and all other major platforms. Listen to the trailer HERE.

The budding young lawyers on “Class Action” are extraordinary, bright, ambitious and sometimes ruthless. They are poised to enter a justice system that is under intense public scrutiny. And jury trials—a bedrock of a fair justice system—are becoming rare. Prosecutors aggressively push plea deals on defendants, while defense attorneys, often untrained in courtroom procedure, urge them to accept. But in the wake of high-profile verdicts like the George Floyd case, and with the growth in trial “mooting”/mock trialing at major law firms, trial advocacy training is gaining popularity. Mock trial tournaments are quickly becoming a necessary and exciting kind of collegiate sport. One tournament director, who works full time as a homicide investigator, sees it this way:

“All of a sudden we take lawyers, they graduate law school, and we expect them to walk into a courtroom and talk about life and death and millions of dollars without any practice. Think about music, playing the violin in your basement. And then, all of a sudden, walking into Carnegie Hall one day and playing for the first time. It would never happen in music. It would never happen in sports. Why should it happen in law?,” said Jared Rosenblatt, Hofstra University.

Host Katie Phang will guide us through these young lawyers’ stories, disentangling the complexities of American law along the way. Listeners will meet Andy Vizcarra, a first-generation American whose parents emigrated from Mexico to Texas and have worked tirelessly at their restaurant to put their daughter through law school; Tyler Volesky, a young Native American politician, now a law student in South Dakota; Ellie Sands and Anjani Shah—part of a team of activists from Brooklyn Law—who battle for justice not only in mock trial but in real-life legal clinics; DeAndre Bell, a self-styled “church boy” from Houston, who plans to run for President in 2040; and Lajeanne Shelton, the powerful lion of the Dillard team who bristles at comments that she’s too aggressive in court.

“Working on this podcast and meeting these trial students and coaches has re-affirmed my faith in the crucial roles that jury trials play in our lives,” said Phang. “Over the course of a year, I’ve met a group of inspired coaches who recognize the value of investing in the next generation of trial attorneys. And I am thrilled to witness students who have overcome significant obstacles to learn and honor the craft of courtroom procedure. ‘Class Action’ is a breath of fresh air in these troubled times. It’s a reminder of why I became a trial lawyer in the first place--- to defend our democratic judicial system.”

Producers Lisa Gray and Kevin Huffman spent a year recording the grueling bootcamps, scrimmages and competitions with law teams from Brooklyn Law, St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, and the University of South Dakota. Listeners will hear the young lawyers reach near-exhaustion arguing cases at high-stakes tournaments. The producers also followed an undergraduate team from Dillard University in New Orleans trying to bounce back from the twin disasters of Covid-19 and Hurricane Ida to make a Cinderella run at the national championship. Lawyers, law students and any listener who loves a good story will be caught up in the drama that unfolds, armchair-quarterbacking the cases. Judging judges. Predicting decisions.

We’ll hear from St. Mary’s trial coach AJ Bellido de Luna, a former US Marine, turned cop, turned advocate. He loves his job and protects his students like the warrior he’s always been. “I put them through a boot camp in the summer,” he said. “I want them to be good workers, willing and if they have a chip on their shoulder, fine, I can deal with that. I have a chip, too.” At South Dakota University’s Knudson School of Law, its coach, Professor Laura Rose, herself the daughter of a legendary advocacy coach, who relentlessly prepares her team for the big leagues—to knock the “South Dakota Nice” out of them. And in New Orleans, beloved coach Adria Kimbrough reveals, mid-season, that she is leaving her team at the end of the year. But first she wants that national championship for her HBCU students.

“Class Action” plunges listeners into a rich verité-driven soundscape, replete with mic’d-up behind-the-scenes drama, in-depth character scenes and immersive courtroom battles. It’s a “cinematic” podcast: listeners are immersed in the action, it’s direct and emotional. The music swells, stories play out. Coaches urge players on the sidelines, as Katie and a team of noted trial attorneys—including Preet Bharara, Elie Honig, Lara Bazelon and Tony Serra— help break the code of American law.

“Class Action” is a co-production of Sound Argument LLC and iHeartMedia and is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network. Follow us on Twitter at @ClassActionPod.

For more information contact Lisa Gray at (718) 208-3754/ lisa@soundmindprod.com or Kevin Huffman at (203) 803-0305/kevinhuffman1@att.net. Listeners can also learn more about the podcast at https://www.classactionpod.com/.

About Sound Argument LLC

Sound Argument LLC is a new production company founded by Lisa Gray and Kevin Huffman. Our objective is to produce compelling, creative, informational and entertaining programming. "Class Action" has inherent drama, tackles deep social issues and tracks committed law students who will soon take on a deeply flawed justice system – exactly the kind of story we love to tell.