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The 8-part investigative series hosted by Journalist Josie Duffy Rice launches Jan 18, 2023

School of Humans and iHeartPodcasts today announce “Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children.” In 1968, five Black girls escaped from the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children, a so-called “reform school” outside of Montgomery, Alabama. These girls were not the first children to run away from the institution, which everyone called Mt. Meigs. Children tried to escape all the time, desperate to get away from a place described by many as a child’s prison. But this time was different. This time, a girl named Mary Stephens chose to tell someone her story. It was a decision that would change everything.

“Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children,” hosted by Josie Duffy Rice, is an investigative podcast chronicling the history of Mt. Meigs, an institution that began as a safe haven for black youth before mutating into a “modern-day slave plantation” rife with torture and abuse. It tells the story of the man who decided to blow the whistle on the corruption and brutality that flourished at Mt. Meigs, and the repercussions he suffered as a result. And it traces the histories of the now-adults who were trapped there as children in the 1960s.

The podcast traces how individuals and policies seeded in the Jim Crow era allowed places like it to exist without accountability. It explores how ideas about juvenile criminal justice became institutionalized throughout the country, in places like the Dozier School in Florida, where the remains of 55 boys were discovered in 2012.

“Unreformed” features the voices of survivors who will tell their stories for the first time. Each of them remains haunted by their experience. Among them is artist Lonnie Holley, sent to Mt. Meigs at age 11 for being out past curfew. Now 72, Holley’s art is found all over the world, from The National Gallery to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Yet he still wakes at night with terrors. So does Mary Stephens, now 67 years old.

Still, Mary and Lonnie are, in many ways, the lucky ones. This podcast tells the story of countless former students who ended up on death row or serving life sentences. In particular, it focuses on Jesse James Andrews, who was sentenced to death for the grisly murder of three people in Los Angeles.

At its inception, Mt. Meigs seemed almost too good to be true — started by the daughter of an enslaved woman, the pride of Booker T. Washington, the place where Satchel Paige learned to play baseball. But soon, its vast potential was corrupted by the virulent racism of the state of Alabama. But despite its history of torture and abuse, Mt. Meigs remains open. Understanding what happened at institutions like Mt. Meigs is a critical part of reckoning with America’s past. That past lives on in contemporary law enforcement, education policy, and disproportionate violence against Black people. Guided by Josie Duffy Rice, “Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children” tells the story of what really happened at Mt Meigs.

“Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will debut January 18,2023. Listen to the official trailer now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Click follow to be alerted when new episodes post.

About Josie Duffy Rice

Josie Duffy Rice is a journalist, writer, Harvard Law School graduate, and podcast host whose work is primarily focused on prosecutors, prisons, and other criminal justice issues.

Currently, she co-hosts of What a Day, Crooked Media’s daily news podcast. She is also the creator and co-host of the podcast Justice in America. Until May 2021, she was President of The Appeal, a news publication that publishes original journalism about the criminal justice system. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Slate, among others. She was a writer on the FX show The Premise. Josie was also a consulting producer for Campside Media’s Suspect, a #1 hit podcast and winner of a 2022 Ambie Award for Best True Crime Podcast. About Producer Gabbie Watts Gabbie Watts began her audio career as a DJ in college radio at WPRB Princeton. After graduating, she made her foray into public radio, producing daily arts and culture show "City Lights" at WABE Atlanta. She became a School of Humans podcast podcast producer in 2019 and has produced a variety of shows from true crime to history and hosted iHeart’s “Cadaver Gals.”

About Composer Ben Sollee

Kentuckian Ben Sollee is an Emmy Award-winning composer and musician. He has toured the globe as a cellist, songwriter, storyteller and bandleader, sometimes by bicycle, performing his original music. As a composer he has created music for stage, screen (Land with Robin Wright) , podcasts (Hell & Gone) and virtual reality apps. He earned an Emmy Award for his 2018 score for Base Ballet. As a producer, he has curated hundreds of live events including experiences for the Speed Art Museum and Lincoln Center. Throughout it all, he has continued to advocate for people and the land by creating and curating experiences that grow a greater sense of togetherness.

About School of Humans

School of Humans is a multi-platform production company producing series for television (Dirty Jobs, Stuff You Should Know). The company launched its audio division with the hit true crime podcast HELL AND GONE in 2018. The perennial top ten podcast is now in its fourth season, with over 15 million downloads to date. School of Humans Audio Holdings now boasts a slate of successful non-fiction titles distributed under a multi-year deal with iHeartMedia. Among them, Big Brother: North Korea’s Forgotten Prince (reaching #8 for History podcasts); Out of The Shadows: Children of ‘86 (with iHeart/My Cultura network); ASTRAY (debuted at #15 on national podcast charts); and RACKET (A Vulture “Best New True Crime Podcasts” pick). School of Humans’ first scripted podcast, Sisters of The Underground starring Dania Ramirez (X-Men, Sweet Tooth) and Judy Reyes (Succession, Scrubs) was produced in conjunction with My Cultura and Eva Longoria’s UnbeliEVAble Entertainment.

Top financial app launches campaign across iHeartMedia’s multi platform network to educate parents about saving and investing for their kids’ future

LOS ANGELES, January 10, 2023 -- UNest, a leading fintech company that makes it easier than ever for parents to invest in their kids’ future, today announced a partnership with America’s leading audio company iHeartMedia. UNest will leverage iHeartMedia’s multiplatform capabilities and national reach to empower parents wanting to help their children with a strong financial head start and road map for the future.

“The opportunity to reach our audience of young parents on a national level is rarely available to fast-growing startups like UNest. That is why we are thrilled to join forces with the largest and most powerful audio platform in the country,” said Ksenia Yudina, founder and CEO of UNest. “UNest is a purpose-driven organization committed to changing the world for the better. Through this partnership we will reach millions of households that are looking for the guidance and tools to set their children on the path to financial success.”

The agreement between the two companies will allow UNest to leverage iHeartMedia’s expansive audio network which includes broadcast radio, podcast, digital, social, events, and marketing. The partnership, successfully launched in six regional markets as part of a pilot program, is now rolling out nationwide. The campaign seeks to educate expectant and young parents about the solutions available to ensure their children experience financial security and freedom.  

“We are always looking for more ways to bring value to our listeners and the communities we serve,” said Joe Robinson, President of Corporate Development and Ventures for iHeartMedia. “That’s why we’re excited to help build further brand awareness for UNest, a company whose mission is to champion a more inclusive financial system for Americans across the country.”

The partnership is a central part of UNest’s ongoing emphasis on increasing access for the 70% of Americans who lack awareness of tools to save and invest for major life milestones for their children. UNest’s app helps parents open tax-advantaged custodial accounts in less than five minutes. The money saved and invested in the account can be used by the parents for any child-related expenses such as college, a wedding, a first car or home. 

Since its market launch in 2020 UNest has helped over 500,000 parents and kids build a lasting financial legacy for their families. Through the app, parents manage an advisor-guided portfolio that can include both traditional ETF investments alongside selected cryptocurrencies. Parents can also invest in green funds, invite friends and family to contribute to their child’s account, and earn rewards from over 150 brands including Nike, DoorDash, Haven Life and Disney+.

About UNest

UNest is a purpose-driven fintech company empowering parents to invest and save for their kids’ future. Since launching in February of 2020, UNest has helped tens of thousands of families give their children a financial head-start and road map. Opening a UNest Investment Account for Kids requires no paperwork and takes just five minutes to set up through its award-winning app. UNest leadership team includes senior team members from MoneyLion, Marqeta, and Capital Group. The North Hollywood company is backed by leading investors including Anthos, The Artemis Fund, Franklin Templeton, Altair Capital, Launchpad Capital, OneWay Ventures, Unlock Venture Partners, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, Bitfury, and NBA All-Star Baron Davis. UNest is supported by a roster of celebrity brand ambassadors, such as Laura Dern and Hannah Simone, who share in the company’s mission. UNest Securities LLC is a FINRA registered broker-dealer. To learn more visit www.unest.co

Doja Cat, Glass Animals, Harry Styles, Imagine Dragons, Jack Harlow, Justin Bieber, Latto, Lil Nas X, Lizzo and Taylor Swift Nominated for Song of the Year at the 2023 “iHeartRadio Music Awards” Airing Live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, March 27, on FOX

NEW YORK, N.Y. – January 11, 2023 – iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced the nominees for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, March 27 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event also will be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.

Now in its tenth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2022, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2023. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise stage moments and will tell the stories of the winning artists’ road to #1. Since the Awards’ inception in 2013, the show has included live performances and appearances by superstar artists, such as Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Rihanna, Halsey, Justin Bieber, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Martin, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Big Sean, Sam Smith, Madonna, Blake Shelton, Pharrell, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and many others.

“This is the one awards show that shares the stories with fans of how the biggest artists of the year made their journeys to the top of the charts,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “It’s a celebration of “best in class” and viewers across America can watch it live on FOX.”

Artists receiving multiple nominations include, AJR, Anitta, Bailey Zimmerman, Bad Bunny, Bebe Rexha, Beyoncé, BLACKPINK, Black Eyed Peas, Blxst, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, BTS, Calibre 50, Carrie Underwood, David Guetta, Doja Cat, Drake, Dua Lipa, Elle King, Elton John, Farruko, Future, GAYLE, Glass Animals, GloRilla, Grupo Firme, Harry Styes, Imagine Dragons, Jack Harlow, Jordan Davis, Justin Bieber, Karol G, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Kim Petras, Kodak Black, Latto, La Adictiva, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Machine Gun Kelly, Måneskin, Megan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, Muni Long, Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Selena Gomez, Shania Twain, Shinedown, Steve Lacy, Swedish House Mafia, SZA, Taylor Swift, Tems, The Weeknd, Three Days Grace, Tiësto, and Yung Gravy. All nominees are listed below. For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.

“It’s been a great year for music with so many inspiring hits, we can’t wait to celebrate these artists and songs at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards,” said Tom Poleman, President and Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “Our annual awards show is one of the best in the industry at celebrating the power of music. This year’s show will once again entertain fans with incredible performances and special collaborations, it will be the year’s must-see event.”

In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards will again celebrate the fans, giving iHeartRadio listeners the opportunity to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Best Fan Army, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year, Favorite Documentary, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Residency and Favorite Use of a Sample.

Social voting begins today, January 11, and will close on March 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT for all categories. Fans can vote on Twitter using the appropriate category and nominee hashtags or by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.

Among the many winners of the 2022 Awards were Dua Lipa for Song of the Year; Olivia Rodrigo for Female Artist of the Year; Lil Nas X for Male Artist of the Year; and Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic for Best Duo/Group of the Year. The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards also honored Jennifer Lopez with the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award.

This year’s awards will once again feature a broad array of categories – finalists (in alphabetical order) are:

Song of the Year:                 

• “About Damn Time”- Lizzo
• “Anti-Hero”- Taylor Swift
• “As It Was”- Harry Styles
• “Big Energy”- Latto
• “Enemy (from the series Arcane League of Legends)”- Imagine Dragons and J.I.D.
• “First Class”- Jack Harlow
• “Ghost”- Justin Bieber
• “Heat Waves” - Glass Animals
• “INDUSTRY BABY” - Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
• “Woman” - Doja Cat

Artist of the Year:                

• Beyoncé
• Doja Cat
• Drake
• Dua Lipa
• Harry Styles
• Jack Harlow
• Justin Bieber
• Lizzo
• Taylor Swift
• The Weeknd

Best Duo/Group of the Year:                      

• AJR
• Black Eyed Peas
• BLACKPINK
• Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
• Glass Animals
• Imagine Dragons
• Måneskin
• OneRepublic
• Parmalee
• Red Hot Chili Peppers

Best Collaboration:              

• “Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)”- Elle King & Miranda Lambert
• “Cold Heart”- Elton John & Dua Lipa
• “half of my hometown”- Kelsea Ballerini ft. Kenny Chesney
• “I Like You (A Happier Song)” - Post Malone ft. Doja Cat
• “INDUSTRY BABY” - Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
• “One Right Now”- Post Malone & The Weeknd
• “Sweetest Pie” - Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa
• “Unholy” - Sam Smith & Kim Petras
• “WAIT FOR U” – Future ft. Drake & Tems
• “You Right” - Doja Cat ft. The Weeknd

Best New Pop Artist:

• Dove Cameron
• GAYLE
• Jax
• Nicky Youre
• Steve Lacy

Country Song of the Year:              

• “Buy Dirt” - Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan
• “half of my hometown” - Kelsea Ballerini ft. Kenny Chesney
• “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” - Cole Swindell
• “The Kind of Love We Make” - Luke Combs
• “Wasted On You” - Morgan Wallen

Country Artist of the Year:            

• Carrie Underwood
• Jason Aldean
• Kane Brown
• Luke Combs
• Morgan Wallen

Best New Country Artist:               

• Bailey Zimmerman
• Cody Johnson
• Elle King
• Elvie Shane
• Priscilla Block       

Afrobeats Artist of the Year:

• Burna Boy
• CKay
• Fireboy DML
• Tems
• Wizkid

Hip-Hop Song of the Year:             

• “F.N.F. (Let's Go)”- Hitkidd & GloRilla
• “First Class” - Jack Harlow
• “Girls Want Girls” – Drake ft. Lil Baby
• “Super Gremlin”- Kodak Black
• “WAIT FOR U” – Future ft. Drake & Tems

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:           

• Drake
• Future
• Kodak Black
• Lil Baby
• Moneybagg Yo

Best New Hip-Hop Artist:               

• B-Lovee
• GloRilla
• Latto
• Nardo Wick
• SleazyWorld Go

R&B Song of the Year:                   

• “BREAK MY SOUL” – Beyoncé
• “Free Mind” - Tems
• “Hrs And Hrs” - Muni Long
• “I Hate U”- SZA
• “Smokin Out The Window” - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic

R&B Artist of the Year:                  

• Blxst
• Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
• Muni Long
• SZA
• Yung Bleu

Best New R&B Artist:                     

• Blxst
• Brent Faiyaz
• Muni Long
• Steve Lacy
• Tems

Alternative Song of the Year:                     

• “Black Summer”- Red Hot Chili Peppers
• “EDGING”- Blink-182
• “Enemy (from the series Arcane League of Legends)”- Imagine Dragons
• “Heat Waves”- Glass Animals
• “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)”- Kate Bush

Alternative Artist of the Year:                   

• Imagine Dragons
• Måneskin
• Red Hot Chili Peppers
• twenty one pilots
• Weezer

Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock):                  

• Beach Weather
• BoyWithUke
• Giovannie and the Hired Guns
• Turnstile
• Wet Leg

Rock Song of the Year:                   

• “Black Summer”- Red Hot Chili Peppers
• “Patient Number 9”- Ozzy Osbourne ft. Jeff Beck
• “Planet Zero”- Shinedown
• “So Called Life”- Three Days Grace
• “Taking Me Back”- Jack White

Rock Artist of the Year:                  

• Ghost
• Papa Roach
• Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Shinedown
• Three Days Grace

Dance Song of the Year:                 

• “Cold Heart”- Elton John & Dua Lipa
• “Escape”- KX5, Kaskade, Deadmau5 ft. Hayla
• “Heaven Takes You Home”- Swedish House Mafia & Connie Constance
• “Hot In It”- Tiësto & Charli XCX
• “I'm Good (Blue)”- David Guetta & Bebe Rexha

Dance Artist of the Year:                

• Anabel Englund
• Joel Corry
• SOFI TUKKER
• Swedish House Mafia
• Tiësto

Latin Pop/Reggaeton Song Of The Year:             

• “El Incomprendido” - Farruko/ Víctor Cárdenas/ DJ Adoni
• “MAMIII”- Becky G & Karol G
• “Me Porto Bonito”- Bad Bunny ft. Chencho Corleone
• “Moscow Mule” - Bad Bunny
• “PROVENZA”- Karol G

Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the Year:              

• Bad Bunny
• Daddy Yankee
• Farruko
• Karol G
• Rauw Alejandro

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:                     

• “Cada Quien”- Grupo Firme ft. Maluma
• “Cómo Te Olvido” - La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho
• “Si Te Pudiera Mentir”- Calibre 50
• “Ya Solo Eres Mi Ex” - La Adictiva
• “Ya Supérame”- Grupo Firme

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:                    

• Calibre 50
• Christian Nodal
• El Fantasma
• Grupo Firme
• La Adictiva

Best New Latin Artist:                     

• Blessd
• Kali Uchis
• Quevedo
• Ryan Castro
• Venesti           

Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category

• “About Damn Time” – Lizzo
• “abcdefu” - GAYLE
• “Anti-Hero” - Taylor Swift
• “Buy Dirt”- Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan
• “Glimpse Of Us”- Joji 
•  “Lift Me Up”- Rihanna 
•  “N95” - Kendrick Lamar 
•  “pushin P” – Gunna ft. Future, Young Thug
• “Super Freaky Girl” - Nicki Minaj 
• “Wasted On You” - Morgan Wallen 
•  “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”- Lin-Manuel Miranda performed by the Cast of Encanto

Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category

• “Anti-Hero”- Taylor Swift 
• “As It Was” - Harry Styles 
• “Calm Down”- Rema & Selena Gomez
• “Don’t Be Shy”- Tiësto & Karol G 
• “DON’T YOU WORRY”- Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, David Guetta
• “Envovler” - Anitta 
• “Left and Right”- Charlie Puth ft. Jung Kook of BTS
• “Pink Venom”- BLACKPINK 
• “Tití Me Preguntó” - Bad Bunny 
• “Yet To Come” - BTS 

Best Fan Army: *Socially Voted Category

• “Barbz”- Nicki Minaj 
• “Beliebers”- Justin Bieber 
• “BeyHive” - Beyoncé
• “Blinks”- BLACKPINK 
• “BTSArmy”- BTS 
• “Harries” - Harry Styles 
• “Hotties”- Megan Thee Stallion 
• “Louies”- Louis Tomlinson 
• “RihannaNavy”- Rihanna 
• “Rushers”- Big Time Rush 
• “Selenators” - Selena Gomez 
• “Swifties”- Taylor Swift 

Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category

• Bailey Zimmerman
• Charli D’Amelio
• Em Beihold
• GAYLE
• GloRilla
• JVKE
• Lauren Spencer-Smith
• Yung Gravy

Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category

• Bad Bunny – SIEMPRERIC
• Demi Lovato – Angelo Kritikos
• Dua Lipa – Elizabeth Miranda
• Halsey – Yasi
• Harry Styles – Lloyd Wakefield
• Louis Tomlinson – Joshua Halling
• Luke Combs – David Bergman
• Machine Gun Kelly – Sam Cahill
• Olivia Rodrigo – DONSLENS
• Post Malone – Adam DeGross
• twenty one pilots - Ashley Osborn
• YUNGBLUD – Tom Pallant

TikTok Bop of the Year: *Socially Voted Category

• “About Damn Time”- Lizzo 
• “As It Was” - Harry Styles
• “Bad Habit” - Steve Lacy 
• “Bejeweled”- Taylor Swift 
• “Big Energy”- Latto 
• “CUFF IT”- Beyoncé
• “Envolver”- Anitta 
• “Just Wanna Rock” - Lil Uzi Vert 
• “Made You Look”- Meghan Trainor 
• “Super Freaky Girl” - Nicki Minaj 
• “Unholy”- Sam Smith & Kim Petras 
• “World’s Smallest Violin”- AJR 

Favorite Documentary: *Socially Voted Category

• “Halftime” - Jennifer Lopez 
• “Life in Pink” - Machine Gun Kelly 
• “Love, Lizzo”- Lizzo 
• “Niall Horan's Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi” - Niall Horan + Lewis Capaldi 
• “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me” - Selena Gomez 
• “Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl” - Shania Twain 
• “Sheryl” - Sheryl Crow 
• “Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby” - Lil Baby 

Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category

• Bad Bunny
• Carrie Underwood
• Dua Lipa
• Elton John
• Harry Styles
• Lady Gaga
• Lil Nas X
• Lizzo
• Machine Gun Kelly
• Olivia Rodrigo
• Rosalía
• The Weeknd

Favorite Residency: *Socially Voted Category

• “An Evening with Silk Sonic” - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
• “Enigma + Jazz & Piano” - Lady Gaga 
• “Let’s Go!” - Shania Twain 
• Love In Las Vegas”- John Legend 
• “Love On Tour” - Harry Styles 
• “Play”- Katy Perry 
• “REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency” – Carrie Underwood
• “Usher: My Way - The Las Vegas Residency” - Usher
• “Weekends with Adele” – Adele

Favorite Use of a Sample: *Socially Voted Category

• Beyoncé’s “SUMMER RENAISSANCE” – sampled Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” – sampled 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P,” Rihanna’s “Pon de Replay,” and Biggie’s “Kick In The Door”
• Chlöe’s “Treat Me” – sampled Bubba Sparxxx & Ying Yang Twins’ “Ms. New Booty”
• David Guetta & Bebe Rexha’s “I’m Good (Blue)” – sampled Eiffel 65’s “Blue (Da Ba Dee)”
• DJ Khaled & Drake’s “Staying Alive” – sampled The Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive”
• Doja Cat’s “Vegas” – sampled Shonka Dukureh’s “Hound Dog”
• Jack Harlow’s “First Class” – sampled Fergie’s “Glamorous”
• Latto’s “Big Energy” – sampled Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy”
• Lizzo’s “Break Up Twice” – sampled Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)”
• Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” – sampled Rick James’ “Super Freak”
• Taylor Swift’s “Question…?” – sampled Taylor Swift’s “Out Of The Woods”
• Yung Gravy’s “Betty (Get Money)” – sampled Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up”

Producer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year nominees will be announced at a later date. Additional categories include Label of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres, including Pop, Country, Alternative, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin and Regional Mexican formats.

For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, February 15 at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET at Ticketmaster.com.

Executive producers for the “iHeartRadio Music Awards” are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters, for iHeartMedia. For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Proud partners of this year’s event include COVERGIRL, with more to be announced.

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

Executive Produced By Guerrero, Sonoro, My Cultura & Ligiah Villalobos (Writer Of La Misma Luna)

Acclaimed actress Diane Guerrero partnered with Sonoro, a global entertainment company that has quickly become the #1 podcast network in Latin America, and My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and stories, to present a new music-driven franchise titled Adelita: Changing the Key slated for release on January 24, 2023. Adelita arrived hot off the heels of the colossal hit Encanto and global demand for stories centered around Latino voices. Guerrero stars in and executive produced the series, which also features actors Jesse Garcia (upcoming Flaming Hot) and Ana Ortiz (Ugly Betty, Devious Maids), alongside an entire team of Latina creatives and executives, a feat rarely seen in entertainment. Adelita will be available in both English and Spanish on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.  

Adelita chronicles the culturally rich coming-of-age story of an audacious Tejana singer (played and sung by Guerrero) who seeks to cross over to pop stardom in the U.S. and in doing so, leaves her Tejano music roots behind. The series depicts a deeply multidimensional story through Adelita’s journey in which she comes into her own amongst a beautiful intersection of family, community, legacy, love, betrayal, and beyond.

The project embodies the future of entertainment through a Latinx creative team, serving as a real catalyst for the change needed in entertainment. The series was created and executive produced by Ligiah Villalobos, whose feature film, La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon) became the fifth highest-grossing Mexican movie of all time. Her unparalleled talent and holistic understanding of the Latino culture preserved the authenticity of this dynamic Latino story. Furthermore, the series was developed and produced by Sonoro co-founder Camila Victoriano, the only millennial Latina founder in media today, and its leading development executive, Bettina López Mendoza. The project was also championed by iHeartMedia’s SVP of My Cultura Podcast Network, Gisselle Bances, an integral partner to Sonoro, who collectively continues to bring to life stories that center Latinx voices powerfully and authentically.

Adelita follows Sonoro’s and My Cultura’s hugely successful 2022 series, Princess of South Beach, starring Rachel Zegler, which quickly became a #1 hit show and was nominated for a prestigious Ambie Award (Best Fiction Podcast) and most recently an iHeartPodcast Award (Best Fiction Podcast). Sonoro’s unique multicultural approach and undeniable track record for hit content has positioned itself as one of today’s most exciting new entertainment companies and an undeniable force.

"I am so excited to be a part of 'Adelita: Changing the Key,' as both a performer and executive producer. It's a story with real heart and is truly a love letter to the communities that make this music so vibrant. I can't wait for audiences to listen to Adelita's story and sing along to her music." - Diane Guerrero

“Following the success of ‘Princess of South Beach,’ we’re thrilled to continue to redefine what a modern telenovela sounds like, this time with ‘Adelita: Changing the Key.’ We're so proud of the amazing team behind Adelita and are excited to be partnering again with iHeartMedia's MyCultura Podcast Network. We can't wait for listeners to hear the amazing bilingual soundtrack and performances.” - Camila Victoriano, Sonoro co-founder 

”With ‘Adelita: Changing the Key,’ I set out to tell a story about a young woman who empowers herself to go beyond the expectations and limitations that others placed on her, and in doing so, she finally finds her voice. This series is also my love letter to Latin music. I want our worldwide audience to know that as much as we all LOVE Reggaeton, Latin music is so much more!” - Ligiah Villalobos, ‘Adelita: Changing Key’ Executive Producer

Adelita: Changing the Key is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. New podcast episodes will be released three times per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

About Sonoro

Helmed in part by one of the youngest Latina media executives, Camila Victoriano, Sonoro represents the future of media. Creators, talent, and investors alike seek out Sonoro for its premium quality content and unrivaled new perspective that begins in audio and comes to life in TV and film. Sonoro amplifies diverse and often overlooked voices that connect with a global consumer. They do so by collaborating with leading and emerging Latinx storytellers – writers, producers, and directors – from around the world to single-handedly develop and produce original franchises in English, Spanish, and Spanglish.

Sonoro’s unique approach has led to multiple #1 hits, including the Toxicomanía: El Experimento Mexicano podcast, which is being adapted as a film for Paramount+, the Tejana podcast starring and executive produced by Stephanie Beatriz (the 2022 ‘Best Fiction’ Ambie Award Winner and currently being developed for television), the Crónicas Obscuras podcast (#1 horror franchise), Princess of South Beach (#1 show in iHeartRadio's MyCultura Network) and Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino (#1 in Mexico and Top 10 in US). Founded in 2020, Sonoro is backed by some of the most notable names in media including investors Lerer Hippeau, Greycroft & Alan Patricof, and the Founder Collective.

Premiering today, the first comedy to launch is “Brewster High,” a 10-part scripted series following a group of students looking into the mysterious disappearance of their star ultimate-frisbee player

Listen to the first three episodes of ‘Brewster High’ HERE

NEW YORK (January 10, 2023) – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a new iHeartPodcast slate of scripted and unscripted shows in collaboration with Abominable Pictures and Honorable Mention, Abominable Picture’s audio production arm -- this slate furthers the growth of the iHeart’s robust list of over 750 original podcasts. Founded by Jonathan Stern, Abominable Pictures is the production company behind popular comedy series including Murderville (Netflix) “Wet Hot American Summer” (Netflix),“Children’s Hospital” (Adult Swim), and “Burning Love” (Hulu).

“Ever since I was an infant, I’ve been a podcast enthusiast,” said Jonathan Stern, founder of Abominable Pictures and Honorable Mention. “But I always wanted to hear more comedies. Fortunately, so does iHeart.”

“We are thrilled to be teaming up with Jonathan, Abominable Pictures and Honorable Mention to bring our audiences more hilarious shows,” said Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts. “He and his team are responsible for countless cult-classics in comedy and we can’t wait to share these brilliant new podcasts with listeners everywhere.”

The first show to launch from the slate is “Brewster High” -- which premiered today, January 10th. This 10-part scripted comedy follows a group of students who suspect the official story about the mysterious disappearance of their beloved Ultimate Frisbee star is a lie. They do some digging, uncovering mysteries that don't quite add up -- a Frisbee gambling ring, a biker gang (well, dad cyclists), a rigged talent show and all sorts of torrid affairs. As our crew gets consumed by their quest for the truth, their personal lives struggle but they gain good material for their college application essays.

The first three episodes of “Brewster High,” executive produced by Stern and Keith Quinn, are available now with new episodes releasing every Tuesday on iHeartRadio and all major podcast platforms. Listen now, HERE.

iHeartPodcasts’ upcoming slate with Abominable Pictures and Honorable Mention also includes:

• “Debunked,” Launching 2023, Unscripted
  From former CIA officers John Sipher and Jerry O’Shea, and executive producers Adam Davidson and Jonathan Stern. Two former CIA operatives look at a new conspiracy every week and figure out how to pull it off themselves.
• “Table Read,” Launching 2023, Unscripted
  An improv-sketch hybrid from sketch group The Cook County Social Club (Greg Hess, Brendan Jennings, Andy Miara and Mark Raterman), “Table Read” features a group of aspiring screenwriters as they workshop dubious scripts and then try and pitch the “best” of them.

About Abominable Pictures

Abominable Pictures is a L.A.-based production company that develops and produces comedic content for both scripted and unscripted television, podcasts and film. It was formed in 2006 by Emmy Award winning producer Jonathan Stern. Past television projects include “Wet Hot American Summer" (Netflix), all seven seasons of “Childrens Hospital” (Adult Swim), “Mystery Science Theater 3000” (Netflix), “Medical Police” (Netflix), “The Hotwives of Orlando/Las Vegas” (Hulu), “Burning Love” (Yahoo! and E!), “Shrink” (Seeso), “Scooby-Doo Where Are You Now!” (CW), "Brews Brothers" (Netflix), "Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy" (Sony Crackle), “Garfunkel & Oates” (IFC), “Do You Want to See a Dead Body” (YouTube Premium), "Critters: A New Binge" (Shudder), “NTSF:SD:SUV::” (Adult Swim), “DriveShare” (Verizon Go90), “Newsreaders” (Adult Swim), “BEEF” (Paramount Television), “Filthy Preppy Teen$” (Fullscreen), multiple award-winning digital series, dozens of late night shorts, and segments for “Funny or Die: Presents” (HBO). Past feature films include "A Futile and Stupid Gesture" (Netflix), Scotland PA, and The Vagina Monlogues (HBO). Currently airing is the continuation of the hit show “Murderville” on Netflix and, coming soon, the documentary feature “Film Geek,” as well as an upcoming slate of podcasts for iHeartMedia launching in January, 2023.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – January 10, 2023 – iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, today announced “iHeartRadio Presents: 50 Years of Hip-Hop,” a yearlong celebration of hip-hop and its impact on today’s society and culture. iHeartMedia will dedicate its multi-platform assets including broadcast radio, streaming, podcast and nationally recognized events and massive reach to share the story of artists and creators who pioneered the hip-hop sound, and the iconic superstars that followed who created the sounds that dominate music and culture today.

“Over the last five decades hip-hop has evolved from a burgeoning fringe genre to one of the biggest selling formats in music and a leading force in global culture,” said Doc Wynter, President of Hip-Hop and R&B Programming for iHeartMedia. “We look forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout the year with the artists and creators that shaped this genre.”

Beginning this February 2023, iHeartRadio will launch a yearlong, 12-part iHeartPodcast series, “50 Years of Hip-Hop,” with iconic hip-hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy, sharing the stories of the people and events that changed the culture forever.

iHeartRadio will continue the celebration of hip-hop’s anniversary by creating memorable moments throughout 2023 across its platforms and live events including:  

• In February and in conjunction with Black History Month, iHeartRadio will create custom vignettes with top recording artists including 50 Cent, Diddy, E-40, French Montana, GloRilla, Ice Cube, NLE Choppa, T.I., Toosii, Young Dro and more, sharing personal stories of what made them fall in love with hip-hop that will air across its broadcast stations and on the iHeartRadio App.
• In March, during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, iHeartRadio will pay a special tribute to Def Jam Records, the world’s first Hip-Hop record label. Additionally in March, iHeartRadio will shine a light on the women of hip-hop as part of its celebration of International Women’s Day set to air on March 8, 2023.
• Throughout the spring and summer, and in conjunction with Black Music Month in June, iHeartRadio will produce vignettes highlighting how hip-hop has inspired some of today’s biggest artists to air across broadcast stations and the iHeartRadio App.
• In August, “iHeartRadio’s Living Black!” returns, celebrating the power of Black culture and its impact on the world. The celebration culminates with an hourlong special produced by Emmy and Grammy Award winning, Rikki Hughes. The event will be promoted on over 550 stations, honoring the Black community and paying homage to modern day history makers and trend setters who have shaped culture, along with performances from some of the biggest names in music.

The yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop will culminate with special tributes to hip-hop and once in a lifetime performances at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival in September and at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour 2023 in December.

iHeartRadio LIVE with Kim Petras Celebrates Her New Single “If Jesus Was A Rockstar”

NEW YORK, N.Y. – January 6, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently, including the latest ‘On The Verge’ artist and new music spotlights. In December, iHeartMedia named Bailey Zimmerman as its latest ‘On The Verge’ Country artist with his single “Rock And A Hard Place.” 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. With only four weeks of airplay, Zimmerman’s single is charting in the Top 20. Success stories of ‘On The Verge’ Country artists who have reached No. 1 include Jimmie Allen with “Best Shot,” Sam Hunt with “Leave the Night On,” Luke Combs with “Hurricane” and Lainey Wilson with “Things a Man Oughta Know.”

This week, iHeartMedia celebrated new music with a “New Music Spotlight” feature for Old Dominion’s latest single “Memory Lane” on January 5 across all iHeartRadio Mainstream Country stations. Additionally, singer Lonnie was featured in the “New Music Friday” series on January 6 across all iHeartRadio CHR, Rhythm CHR and Hip Hop stations with his debut single “One Night Stand.”

On January 6, iHeartMedia will host the latest iHeartRadio LIVE with Kim Petras at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Petras recently released the single “If Jesus Was A Rockstar” and is still at the top of the charts with her historic feature on Sam Smith’s “Unholy.” Fans can listen and tune in free for a stream of the exclusive "iHeartRadio LIVE with Kim Petras" on iHeartRadio’s Facebook. Viewers with a Meta Quest 2 headset can view the VR performance in Meta Horizon Worlds and on iHeartRadio’s Facebook.

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

View livestream trailer here.

LOS ANGELES – January 9, 2023 – Music fans around the world will be able to experience performances from the biggest names in alternative rock as they come together for the 2023 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One on January 14, through a free LIVE video stream on premium streaming platform, Veeps. The livestream will feature an extraordinary selection of talent from the lineup including Jack White, Muse, Fall Out Boy, Phoenix, CHVRCHES, Beach Weather, Rosa Linn and more, hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally syndicated “The Woody Show.”

“If you counted all the fans of all the world-class artists performing, you could fill the Kia Forum 100 times over, maybe more,” said Joel Madden, co-founder of Veeps.  “The Veeps stream is for alternative music fans all around the world, for so many fans who love rock music, but are unable to go to concerts, and for everyone that missed out on a ticket. You don’t have to miss the show.”

The stream marks the first time that Veeps and iHeartMedia have partnered to offer live video streaming and an interactive digital concert format of one of iHeartMedia’s roster of incredibly successful, nationally recognized concert events, extending the capacity beyond just those who can attend in-person.

“Our live video partnership with Veeps will extend the reach of this once-in-a-lifetime line up of artists at The Forum to millions of fans across the country,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia.

Alternative music fans around the world will be able to view the January 14 stream on Veeps.com or via the Veeps app on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, and Android. As in previous years, iHeartRadio Alter Ego will broadcast on iHeartRadio Alternative and Rock stations across the country, on iHeartRadio.com and on the iHeartRadio app.

To access the free stream, visit https://iheart.veeps.com

About Veeps: Veeps is the market leader in premium concert streaming, providing fans around the world with access to live and on-demand shows from popular artists and iconic venues. Launched in 2017 by Benji and Joel Madden, the platform has seen over one million fans watch live performances from over 2,000 artists on the platform. Veeps is a part of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV). For more information, visit veeps.com.

These new iHeartRadio collaborations with world-leading partners provide even more consumers with the best audio products and services anywhere they travel

LAS VEGAS – January 4, 2023 – iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet and the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a new series of voice assistant and automotive integrations for iHeartRadio, the company’s free all-in-one digital music, live streaming radio and podcasting service, on the heels of the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. These new integrations continue iHeart’s promise to be everywhere its listeners are with the products and services they expect, bringing the company’s unparalleled catalog of audio and entertainment content to users in a seamless, easy-to-access way.

“At iHeart, we are committed to providing companionship to our listeners through our massive roster of on-air radio personalities, unmatched lineup of podcast talent and the reach of our local broadcast station brands,” said John Vermeer, Executive Vice President, Digital Distribution and Platform Partnerships for iHeartMedia. “Our partnerships with some of the most innovative companies in voice and automotive technology help us continue this mission by ensuring our content is available to consumers where they expect it today and where they will expect it to be in the future.” 

Full details on iHeartRadio’s new integrations can be found below:

• Cerence

  Cerence, the industry leader in mobility AI, and iHeartRadio team up to deliver new and innovative paths to access iHeartRadio’s full portfolio of audio content to automakers and their drivers. When combined with its industry-leading voice recognition and natural language understanding, Cerence unlocks a seamless iHeartRadio infotainment experience that automakers and mobility OEMs can leverage to delight their drivers across the country.
   

• Fisker Auto

  Fisker will include the iHeartRadio streaming app in the entertainment system of the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV, the centerpiece of which is an industry-leading 17.1-inch touchscreen. The company is excited to provide customers with access to iHeartRadio’s extensive lineup of radio stations, part of its comprehensive strategy of enabling a wide range of compelling entertainment options in Fisker vehicles.
   

• Native Voice

  Native Voice, an on-demand voice assistant library that enables users to communicate directly by voice with their favorite brands, and iHeartRadio collaborate to offer direct access to the nation’s largest library of live and on-demand music, radio and podcast content via voice. Early this year, anyone with a Skull-IQ enabled Skullcandy device (Grind, Grind Fuel, Push Active) can simply say “Hey iHeart” for immediate, hands-free access to iHeartRadio’s expansive world of content without having to download the iHeart app. Users will simply say, “Hey iHeart, play Dua Lipa radio” to enjoy instant streaming of their favorite artist station or “Hey iHeart, play 102.7 KIIS FM” to stream local live radio and connect with their community. Over time, users will also be able to select music by mood or genre and play the podcasts they know and love.
   

• TomTom

  The new TomTom Digital Cockpit integration will allow car manufacturers to offer iHeartRadio seamlessly on the vehicle display. Through one single interface, drivers can access personal playlists, podcasts and live radio stations, ensuring a frictionless listening experience in the car without having to connect their smartphones since the feature comes natively integrated into the in-dash infotainment system. With iHeartRadio joining the growing ecosystem of media and infotainment services offered by TomTom Digital Cockpit, carmakers can promise a personalized in-car experience that optimizes both driver safety and usability. Attendees can visit the TomTom display at Booth W311 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
   

• VinFast

  VinFast, driving forward the global smart electric vehicle revolution, and iHeartMedia have joined forces to bring all the features of the iHeartRadio app into the infotainment system of every VinFast electric vehicle sold in the United States, scheduled to begin hitting US roadways in early 2023.  CES attendees can check out the integration in action by catching a free VinFast Chauffeured ride operating between designated hotels and the LVCC or by visiting VinFast Booth 5501 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Plus, attendees who stop by the booth on Thursday afternoon will enjoy an iHeart DJ spinning live.

iHeartRadio features thousands of live radio stations from across the United States and is home to the iHeartPodcast Network which features more than 750 iHeartPodcasts that span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime – and everything in between – making iHeartRadio the largest publisher of podcast content in the world with more than 400 million downloads each month. 

Additionally, iHeartRadio distributes hundreds of thousands of third-party podcasts allowing listeners to access all their favorite podcasts all in one place. With iHeartRadio, listeners can enjoy their music and podcasts across hundreds of unique platforms including in-car, in-home, on wearables, across gaming consoles and more – making their favorite audio content available everywhere they are, on the devices they use most. To see a complete list of platforms iHeartRadio is available on and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps.

Chris Harrison Is Back And He’s Ready To Tell All As The Host And Executive Producer Of His New Weekly iHeartPodcast Premiering On January 9, 2023

The trailer is now available, listen HERE.

LOS ANGELES – December 19, 2022 – Chris Harrison, TV’s most influential and highly talked about host who graced our living rooms for two decades, is back and better than ever. Together with iHeartRadio, the No.1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, a long-awaited podcast original titled “The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever…With Chris Harrison” will premiere on January 9, 2023. Listeners can hear the official trailer now, HERE.

For decades, Chris Harrison was the voice of all things love and relationships. From fantasy suites to dumpster fires, he’s seen it all and now he’s bringing it to you with “The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever…With Chris Harrison”. Fans can expect to hear Chris open up like never before. Using his unparalleled expertise, he will dig into all things relationships every week. Fans will no longer just be going along for the ride, they’ll be up close and personal with Chris as he navigates through dating, marriage, love, loss, and more. For the first time ever, Chris will discuss everything, and there’s no telling what he will have to say. 

This marks Harrison’s first podcast and is part of the slate of shows he will executive produce alongside his fiancé Lauren Zima and their Next Chapter Productions for iHeartPodcasts.  

“The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever…With Chris Harrison” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and anywhere podcasts are heard.