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Barbie Radio Is Available Today Exclusively on iHeartRadio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Arts Music

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

About Mattel

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

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

Culminating with an iHeartRadio Album Release Party

Broadcast and Stream at 9 p.m. ET

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

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

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

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

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

About Coldplay

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

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

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

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

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

Listen Now HERE 

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

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

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

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

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COVER ART: Download the official cover art HERE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Podcast of the Year (Socially Voted Category)

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

Best Comedy Podcast

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

Best Crime Podcast

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

Best Music Podcast

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

Best News Podcast

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

Best Sports Podcast

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

Best Overall Host – Male

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

Best Overall Host – Female

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

Best Business & Finance Podcast

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

Best Pop Culture Podcast

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

Best Food Podcast

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

Best Wellness & Fitness Podcast

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

Best History Podcast

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

Best Kids & Family Podcast

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

Best Fiction Podcast

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

Best Science Podcast

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

Best Technology Podcast

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

Best Ad Read

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

Best Political Podcast

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

Best TV & Film Podcast

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

Best Spanish Language Podcast

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

Best Advice/Inspirational Podcast

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

Best Beauty & Fashion Podcast

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

Best Travel Podcast

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

Best Spirituality & Religion Podcast

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

The Best Green Podcast

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

Best Branded Podcast

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

NEW! Podcast To Watch

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

NEW! Best International Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Capital One

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

About the Forum

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

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About LiveOne, Inc.

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

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.