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A weekly show about making good decisions — in poker, in politics, and in your everyday life — from two people who have won and lost on the biggest stages

Listen to the to the official trailer now, HERE

NEW YORK – May 1, 2024 – Maria Konnikova and Nate Silver are both journalists who moonlight as high-stakes poker players. On their new weekly podcast "Risky Business" — out May 16, 2024 from Pushkin Industries and iHeartPodcasts — they will bring their analytical framework to everything from politics to poker to everyday decisions. Put simply: "Risky Business" is a show about making good decisions. Listeners can hear the official trailer now, here, and follow the show for new episode alerts.

“When you play high-stakes poker you don’t just learn how to play cards, you learn how to think about the world,” Konnikova explains. “You learn a clear, useful framework for making all kinds of hard decisions. In 'Risky Business' we’ll help listeners understand this framework and learn to apply it to the decisions in their own lives.”

The two friends bring a wealth of experience to the podcast. Maria has a doctorate in psychology and is the author of several books including, most recently, "The Biggest Bluff." While researching the book, she inadvertently became a professional poker player with over $500,000 in tournament winnings. Nate is the founder and former editor-in-chief of political and statistical analysis site FiveThirtyEight, and one of the country’s leading election forecasters. He has over $800,000 in lifetime poker tournament winnings and his forthcoming book, "On the Edge," is about gambling and risk.

Both Nate and Maria will be competing at the World Series of Poker this year. But, "Risky Business" isn’t just about poker, of course. Nate will also bring his expertise as a statistician and forecaster to the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

“We'll talk about the probabilities as well as tactics and strategy around politics and current events,” he adds. “How do things like expected value or game theory affect the decisions that impact all of our lives?”

Plus, listeners will learn how to apply the very same concepts to making good decisions in their everyday lives — from which car to buy or college to attend to what time to leave for the airport.

"Risky Business with Nate Silver & Maria Konnikova" is produced by Pushkin Industries and distributed by iHeartPodcasts. New episodes will be released each Thursday starting May 16, 2024 on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are available.

ABOUT NATE SILVER

Nate Silver is the founder and former editor-in-chief (2008-2023) of FiveThirtyEight, which was published by The New York Times, ESPN and ABC News. FiveThirtyEight first gained national attention during the 2008 presidential election, when Nate correctly predicted the results of the presidential election in 49 states. In 2012, he called 50 of 50 states. He is the author of "The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail — But Some Don’t," which reached #2 on the Amazon bestseller list and won the 2013 Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science. He is now at work on a new book, "On The Edge," about gambling and risk, to be published in 2024. Nate has over $800,000 in lifetime poker tournament earnings and in 2022-2023 ranked in the top 300 players in the world in the Global Poker Index. He has several honorary degrees, has been in the Time 100, and ranked as Fast Company’s #1 of the 100 Most Creative People in Business 2013. He recently launched the newsletter Silver Bulletin.

ABOUT MARIA KONNIKOVA

Maria Konnikova is the author, most recently, of "The Biggest Bluff," a New York Times bestseller, one of the Times’ 100 Notable Books of 2020 and a finalist for the Telegraph Best Sports Writing Awards for 2021. Her previous books are the bestsellers "The Confidence Game," winner of the 2016 Robert P. Balles Prize in Critical Thinking, and "Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes," an Anthony and Agatha Award finalist. Maria is a regularly contributing writer for The New Yorker whose writing has won numerous awards, including the 2019 Excellence in Science Journalism Award from the Society of Personality and Social Psychology. While researching The Biggest Bluff, Maria became an international poker champion and the winner of over half a million in tournament earnings—and inadvertently turned into a professional poker player. She is currently a member of PokerStars Team Pro. Maria’s writing has been featured in Best American Science and Nature Writing and has been translated into over twenty languages. Maria formerly hosted the podcast "The Grift" from Panoply Media, a show that explored con artists and the lives they ruin. Her podcasting work earned her a National Magazine Award nomination in 2019. She graduated from Harvard University and received her PhD in psychology from Columbia University.

ABOUT PUSHKIN INDUSTRIES

Pushkin Industries is dedicated to producing audio in any format that challenges listeners, encourages their curiosity, and inspires joy. Or, in other words: Good, Smart, Fun. Founded in 2018, Pushkin has produced numerous podcasts that have broken into the top 10 on the Apple Podcasts chart, including Malcolm Gladwell’s hugely successful Revisionist History, as well as Against the Rules from Michael Lewis, Paul McCartney’s A Life in Lyrics, The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, Broken Record, Tim Harford’s Cautionary Tales, The Last Archive, Deep Cover, Lost Hills and Apple’s Best Show of 2021, A Slight Change of Plans. Pushkin’s audiobook catalog includes Steve Martin’s So Many Steves, Inside Voice by Lake Bell,  the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen, Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis, Fauci and Higher Animals by Michael Specter, Heartbreak by Florence Williams, and Malcolm Gladwell’s Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon, The Bomber Mafia, and Talking to Strangers. Follow us @pushkinpods.

Recognizing the Influence of Music and Supporting Impactful LGBTQ+ Organizations

WHAT:          iHeartMedia and P&G will once again join forces during Pride Month for the return of Can’t Cancel Pride - an evening recognizing the impact of music and the impact that LGBTQ+ organizations continue to have on the community. The special event will feature performances from some of today’s hottest artists and appearances from influential voices in the LGBTQ+ community, and will be available to stream on June 12.

Can’t Cancel Pride was created as a culminating event to celebrate the people and organizations demonstrating a continued commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ equality. The event recognizes the trailblazers creating positive change across different areas of society while providing much needed visibility and funding for six LGBTQ+ organizations – CenterLink, GLAAD, National Black Justice Coalition, Outright International, The Trevor Project and SAGE –  to continue the transformative work they are accomplishing in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Now in its fifth year, the event will celebrate the profound impact of music, a unifying force that can drive society toward more equality and acceptance for all.

Stay tuned for full details, including the Can’t Cancel Pride performance lineup, in the coming weeks.

WHEN:          Can’t Cancel Pride will return on June 12 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, and will be available to stream throughout Pride Month until Friday, June 30.

WHERE:       The event will be available to stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages and Revry on June 12 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

MORE:          Can’t Cancel Pride was started during the COVID-19 pandemic when so many Pride events were forced to cancel around the world. In its first four years, Can’t Cancel Pride has raised over 14 million dollars for six diverse LGBTQ+ charitable organizations. In 2023 alone, Can’t Cancel Pride reached over 23 million viewers and listeners.

The event will once again honor a special artist with the prestigious Elton John Impact Award.

Since its inception, the annual benefit special has brought together some of the biggest names in culture and entertainment and included performances from Adam Lambert, Ben Platt, Bebe Rexha, Brandi Carlile, Brothers Osborne, Hayley Kiyoko, JoJo Siwa, Katy Perry, Kesha, Kylie Minogue, Leslie Odom Jr., Melissa Etheridge, P!NK, Ricky Martin and Carla Morrison, Sia and Troye Sivan, as well as Neil Patrick Harris, Darren Criss, Andrew Rannells and more with special appearances from Billy Porter, Brandi Carlile, Cara Delevingne, Ciara, Dan Levy, Demi Lovato, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Gus Kenworthy, Jennifer Hudson, Karamo Brown and Tan France from “Queer Eye”, Kermit The Frog, Lena Waithe, Lil Nas X, Marshmello, Matt Bomer, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nico Tortorella, Pete and Chasten Buttigieg, Tituss Burgess and more. Learn more at www.cantcancelpride.com.

Hosted by comedians Pretty Vee and B-Daht, the event featured live tapings of popular shows, thoughtful panel discussions with leading content creators and media executives, and fun fan activations

Special guests included Charlamagne Tha God, Jess Hilarious, T.I., Daymond John, Devi Brown, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Lex P and Drea, DJ Loui Vee, WeezyWTF and Mandii B, Wallo267 and Gillie Da King, Will Lucas, Ferrari Simmons, Byron Turner and Octavia March and more

NEW YORK AND ATLANTA – April 29, 2024 – On Saturday, April 27, iHeartRadio and Charlamagne Tha God celebrated The 2024 Black Effect Podcast Festival at Pullman Yards in Atlanta, GA held to highlight, uplift and amplify Black voices in the podcast industry. For the second year in a row, the festival brought together podcast fans and The Black Effect Podcast Network’s top talent for a day of live podcast recordings from network’s most popular shows including “Carefully Reckless with Jess Hilarious,” “WHOREible Decisions,” “Black Tech, Green Money” and “Deeply Well with Devi Brown” featuring special guests John Hope Bryant and Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford. 

The festival also featured special live recordings of hit shows “Pour Minds,” “The Baller Alert Show" and guests Wallo267 and Gillie Da King. Additionally, the event delivered two thought provoking and informative panel discussions: “Podcasting 102: Money and Marketing” and “Content Authenticity x Brand Partnerships.” 

2024 Black Effect Podcast Festival highlights include:

• Hosts B Daht and Pretty Vee opened the show with a warm welcome to podcast fans.
• Lex P and Drea took the stage for a special live recording of “Pour Minds” where they discussed dating in 2024 and financial requirements in a relationship. 
• Will Lucas, Daymond John, John Hope Bryant - philanthropist and host of Black Effect’s “Money & Wealth,” and Ashaunna Ayars - founder of The Ayars Agency, participated in the “Podcasting 102: Money and Marketing Panel” moderated by Denise Bennett, Vice President of Brand Strategy for iHeartMedia. The group discussed creative ways to grow and monetize podcasts. Daymond John shared gems on the importance of tapping into your skillset, bartering and trading.
• T.I. made a surprise appearance during a live recording of “The Baller Alert Show” hosted by Ferrari Simmons, Byron Turner and Octavia March. The hosts spoke to T.I. about several topics including his first major purchase after rising to stardom and the secret to a long, successful marriage.
• Devi Brown took the stage for a special live recording of “Deeply Well” with guests Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, host of “Therapy for Black Girls” and John Hope Bryant. Brown helped fans level their chakras with a live meditation and breathing exercise and John Hope Bryant talked about recognizing the differences between thriving, surviving and winning. 
• Nissan’s head of multicultural marketing Lanae Williamson and HBCU Scholars  Amber McKnight, Folusho Adeyemi and Nyla McPherson participated in the “Nissan Thrill of the Possibility Summit Panel” moderated by Charlamagne Tha God. The group discussed their experience at The 2023 Thrill of Possibility Summit sponsored by Nissan and the value of attending HBCUs including a sense of community, mentorship opportunities and one-of-a-kind, rich cultural experiences that can contribute to academic and career success.
• Will Lucas invited Cliff Worley, head of growth marketing for Kapor Capital, onstage for a live taping of “Black Tech, Green Money” to discuss artificial intelligence and how content creators can leverage new technology to develop businesses and grow their brands. 
• Mandii B, host of “WHOREible Decisions,” Norm Steele, host of “Gangster Chronicles,” Jelanii Reed, marketing executive, and Glasses Malone, host of “No Ceilings,” participated in the “Content Authenticity x Brand Partnerships Panel” moderated by Tamika Campbell, Manager of Diversity and Inclusion for iHeartPodcasts. The group discussed the importance of maintaining their authenticity when engaging with brands for partnership opportunities. Mandii B shared how being vulnerable helped her followers find her and Jelanii Reed offered advice regarding ways up-and-coming content creators and podcasters can engage with major brands without sacrificing their authentic voice.
• During a special live recording of “Carefully Reckless,” podcast host and comedian Jess Hilarious helped out some audience members with their “mess” in a jungle green jumpsuit that showed off her glowing baby bump.
• Philly duo Gillie Da King and Wallo267 hyped up the crowd by playing a comical game of "Do you know each other?" with couples and besties, which caused hysterical chaos.
• Mandii B and WeezyWTF closed the show with a special live recording of “WHOREible Decisions.” The hosts began their live show with a stunning aerialist who performed some eye-popping moves in an elevated hoop on stage. Afterward, Weezy and Mandii kept the party going by rallying up some fans for a twerk-off and teaching the audience the "kinky ABC's."   

Festival sponsors AT&T, Nissan and State Farm provided family fan activations including The Trap Nerds Grand Prix Showdown Gaming Tournament presented by AT&T Dream in Black, where contestants competed for the fastest Mario Kart time. Dre and Exavier from “The Trap Nerds” interacted and played video games with the guests during the tournament and presented the championship belt to the Grand Prix Showdown winner. And, for the second year in a row, aspiring creators had the opportunity to pitch their podcast ideas to Black Effect Network executives at the Pitch Your Podcast booth presented by Nissan. Additionally, State Farm was onsite handing out branded festival bucket hats and provided informational signage and a festival photo spot for attendees. 

For more information about The Black Effect Podcast Festival, click HERE.

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About The Black Effect Podcast Network

The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author, and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God. In a historic joint venture with the world’s number one commercial podcast publisher, iHeartMedia, Charlamagne and iHeartMedia created the groundbreaking first-ever Black Effect Podcast Network, celebrating the most important Black culture-shapers on the planet—in education, politics, entertainment, sports and pop culture. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspective and creative vision have been marginalized and overlooked while serving an audience that has been underserved. The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in podcast culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform and empower.

Best friends Jessica and Camilla will co-host and executive produce their new weekly podcast premiering June 3, 2024

LOS ANGELES – April 26, 2024 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, together with Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington, announce an all-new weekly podcast titled “Call It What It Is.” The premiere episode will debut on June 3, 2024. Fans can listen to the official trailer now, here.

Although Jessica and Camilla’s characters weren’t close on “Grey's Anatomy,” the two became best friends off the screen. As fans and viewers know all too well, these two have so many stories left to share, and with “Call It What It Is,” they’ll be spilling it all. Jessica and Camilla will open their vault full of secrets, stories, and life experiences for listeners everywhere.

More about “Call It What It Is:”

You may know them from Grey Sloan Memorial… but did you know Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington are actually BFFs in real life?! As all besties do, they navigate the highs and lows of life together. When one of them sends out the distress signal, the other one always answers the call. Big or small, they are there for each other. And, what does that look like? A thousand pep talks. A Million “I’ve got yous.” Some urgent “I’m coming overs”… Laughing through the tears and problem-solving over glasses of rosé… okay, sometimes it takes tequila! Because, let’s face it, life can get even crazier than a season finale of “Grey’s Anatomy!” Now Jessica and Camilla are opening up the friendship circle to YOU! Someone’s Cheating? They got you on that. In-laws are in-lawing? Let’s get into it. Toxic friendships? Air it out. They’re on your side to help you with your concerns, talk about theirs and every once in a while bring on an awesome guest to get their take on the things that you bring them. While they may be unlicensed to advise, they’re gonna do it anyway!

Follow @callitwhatitis, @jessicacapshaw, and @camillaluddington on Instagram for updates. 

“Call It What It Is” with Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

The Festival Takes Place at Moody Center in Austin, Texas on Saturday, May 4

Tickets are on sale now to the general public via Ticketmaster.com

WHAT:            iHeartMedia announced today that two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Keith Urban, will join the lineup for the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One. The festival will take place at Moody Center in Austin, TX. iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com on Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT).

WHO:              The main stage will feature performances from Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne and Walker Hayes.

The Daytime Village takes place on Saturday, May 4 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. CT at the Dell Technologies Plaza of Moody Center in Austin, TX.  The free daytime event will feature live performances by Riley Green, Chris Lane, Walker Hayes, Ashley Cooke, Chase Matthew and Kelsey Hart.

WHEN:           Saturday, May 4, 2024

WHERE:         Moody Center (2001 Robert Dedman Dr Austin, TX 78712)

MORE:            Tickets to the main stage at the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival are on sale now to the general public via Ticketmaster.com and MoodyCenterATX.com.

iHeartCountry stations reach more than 100 million country listeners every month, making it the largest Country radio group in America. The iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is a part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One and iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.

iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, Bartesian, Coffee Toppers Cold Foam, Crown Royal, Curb Records, JCPenney, M&M'S, St Jude Children's Research Hospital®, Straight Talk Wireless, and [ yellow tail ], with more to be announced.

St Jude Children's Research Hospital® is the benefiting charity partner of the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival. Music unites, heals, and changes lives and that’s why the country music community is proud to support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer and invites fans to help too. Fans can visit musicgives.org today and become a Partner in Hope. Donations ensure that no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food.

For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.

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

Executive Produced by Paris Hilton, Season 2 Continues Investigating The Troubled Teen Industry, Premiering April 30th

Link to Trailer: HERE

Link to Key Art HERE

BURBANK, Calif. (April 16, 2024) – iHeartPodcasts and London Audio, the podcast division of Paris Hilton’s next-gen media company 11:11 Media, today announced season two of "Trapped In Treatment," set to premiere on April 30th. With new podcast episodes every Tuesday, "Trapped in Treatment" continues to examine and expose the dark secrets and controversial practices of the Troubled Teen Industry.

From 11:11 Media, London Audio and iHeartPodcasts with Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures, Trapped in Treatment season 2 focuses on the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS), one of the largest and most notorious networks of schools in the Troubled Teen Industry. The Season follows the story of one small town Utah man who would become the mastermind behind an empire of Troubled Teen programs that would spread across the world. From children being kept in dog cages to being trapped in a foreign country, the lived experience accounts of surviving WWASP is nothing short of horrifying.

Continuing to uncover the human rights scandal hiding in our own backyards, hosts Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger interview survivors, family members and former employees ofWWASPS, providing groundbreaking first-hand accounts of a variety of alleged abuses, such as students confined in small spaces, forced feedings and rape reenactments, among other unimaginable acts.   

“As a survivor, I feel so honored that Trapped in Treatment has been able to help raise awareness and advocate for change within youth residential facilities,” said Hilton. “Our collective voice as survivors is stronger each time someone talks about their personal journey, and I thank each and every guest who has been brave enough to come forward on our podcast this season.”

Demanding transparency and accountability, Hilton, Cole and Mellinger have been at the forefront of advocating to reform the Troubled Teen Industry and continue to campaign for the passage of the federal bipartisan Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act.  In 2023, Hilton, Cole and Mellinger were honored for their advocacy work by Rise with the Extraordinary Changemaker of the Year Award through 11:11 Media’s Impact division.

"Trapped In Treatment" is executive produced by Hilton, Bruce Gersh and Bruce Robertson and is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and all other podcast platforms.

About 11:11 Media

11:11 Media is a global, next-gen entertainment company at the center of pop culture – connecting content, community and commerce – founded by Paris Hilton and entertainment industry veteran Bruce Gersh in 2021. The company spans a broad array of businesses including film, TV, audio, music, books, consumer products, digital and web3, with passion points around lifestyle, fashion, beauty, wellness, art, travel and more. Elevating brands, building communities, and driving social impact through the power of storytelling, experiences and products is the core mission of 11:11 Media.

About London Audio

London Audio was founded in 2021 and is the podcast division of 11:11 Media.  Through its exclusive partnership with iHeartMedia, London Audio has launched several successful  podcasts, including its flagship series  “I Am Paris",  as well as “Trapped in Treatment” which returns for its second season this Fall, and the recently launched “The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs”

Featuring leading sports champions including Sarah Spain, Sheryl Swoopes and more, the Women’s Sports Audio Network will highlight and scale women’s sports coverage across broadcast radio, podcasts, streaming and events

New partnership reinforces iHeartMedia’s commitment to women’s sports programming, content and coverage

NEW YORK, N.Y. – April 23, 2024 – America’s #1 audio company iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment today announced a new partnership to launch the Women’s Sports Audio Network (WSAN), the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. As a net-new audio platform dedicated to exploring and celebrating women’s sports competitions, including athletes’ stories on and off the field, WSAN is a free, ad-supported network that will include podcasts, daily sports reports, spotlights and audio vignettes, social content, promotion and industry event presence, and will be available across iHeartMedia’s broadcast, digital and podcast platforms and everywhere podcasts are heard.

The launch of the first-ever women’s sports audio network comes at a time when investment and viewership numbers for women’s sports are on the rise. This year, elite women’s sports are currently expected to become a $1 billion industry, representing a 300% increase in just three years, while in the US, women's sports still only receive 15% of media coverage.

By launching a network dedicated to delivering what fans want most – more access to the athletes, the influencers, the stories and the daily conversation around all things women sports – iHeartMedia and Deep Blue aim to amplify well-known and new influential female sports athletes and relevant programming to millions of listeners nationwide, and also unlock access to inventory and opportunities for brands to engage in an emerging market across various sports and communities. In a recent Deloitte report, research found that for every dollar spent in women’s sports, more than seven dollars was generated in “customer value for that organization.”

Women’s sports extends much further than the popular NCAA tournament and World Cup; The Women’s Sports Audio Network is designed to offer talent and programming year-round with the launch of new daily shows focused on a wide range of sports and commentary from a variety of talent, including leading sports media personality Sarah Spain and WNBA Legend, three-time Olympic gold medalist, Sheryl Swoopes, with more talent to be announced in the coming weeks.

This new partnership with Deep Blue, which is led by agency veteran Laura Correnti as Founder and CEO and WNBA Legend Sue Bird as Chief Strategy Officer, reinforces iHeartMedia’s commitment to accelerate growth in women’s sports by driving equity in coverage, representation, and access to women’s sports every day, everywhere in America through the power of iHeart’s mass reach. 

This new slate will join iHeart’s growing roster of women’s voices in sports podcasting, such as Cari Champion, Erin Andrews and others. Additionally, the iHeartSports network has committed to run dedicated women’s sports reports daily across its network – servicing more than 500 broadcast stations and their digital streams throughout the country, across multiple formats.

“Women’s sports are on fire and so is audio. The timing is perfect to deliver on the massive fan excitement today and most importantly use the power of iHeart’s massive audience reach to ensure women’s sports gets the attention it deserves,” said Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia. “We all win when the athletes, the fans and the brands get to play together every day in the biggest audio arena on the planet at iHeart.”

“While women’s sports continue to break ratings and attendance records on a seemingly regular basis – it’s imperative the media marketplace and commercial investment keep pace to not just meet consumer demand, but sustain this growth market,” said Laura Correnti, Founder and CEO of Deep Blue. “By partnering with iHeartMedia, we’re unlocking the ability to immediately share more women’s sports stories with more fans while addressing the need for more discovery, visibility and scale – a common pain point for the advertising and media marketplace in this space. This partnership effectively moves the coverage of women’s sports from 15% to 90% overnight through the power of audio.”

Launching WSAN comes in close follow to Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment’s recent partnership with Axios, creating a thought leadership event series and editorial content dedicated to the business of women’s sports, focused on the economic and social impact women's sports has on individuals and global communities. The new partnership was announced on stage at Deep Blue and Axios’ Business of Women’s Sports Summit, held in New York City.

About Deep Blue

Deep Blue exists to identify, create, and influence business models and growth opportunities in emerging markets in sports and entertainment, including the firm's first vertical of focus: women's sports.

Deep Blue includes media, marketing and advertising practitioners working alongside athletes to ensure brands have a first-person perspective when building their women’s sport-focused marketing strategies and brand messaging. Led by Founder and CEO Laura Correnti, and Chief Strategy Officer, Partner, and WNBA legend Sue Bird, Deep Blue provides agency services including platform development and brand strategy, media investment, brand partnerships, ad campaign and content development, experiential marketing, league and club asset media value analysis and ancillary media / content strategy development, athlete / influencer partnerships, brand and thought leadership communications strategy, analytics and measurement framework development, and beyond.

The firm also includes an Athlete Advisory Council that helps inform client work. Founding members include Rennae Stubbs, ESPN commentator and former professional tennis player; professional golfer and media influencer Shasta Averyhardt; former Australian Cricket player and international cricket commentator Melanie Jones OAM; Olympian and former professional soccer player turned broadcaster, influencer, and entrepreneur Melissa Ortiz. Current clients include MassMutual, Ally, and UCLA.

Devlukia takes listeners on a journey to explore emotions, a deeper understanding of who we are and learning how to navigate this world, the unexpected twists and turns and grow from all the lessons that come with it, all while embracing the healing power of a really good cry

The podcast will feature wellness tips, tools and conversations around self-awareness and growth, education around what we eat and how it affects our mind and body and how to identify, process and move through our emotions daily, and so much more

Listen to the trailer here

NEW YORK – April 19, 2024– iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, together with Radhi Devlukia, author of the New York Times Bestselling cookbook JOYFULL, plant-based cook and mission-driven entrepreneur announced today “A Really Good Cry.” The weekly podcast that will take listeners through a journey to unlock their emotions and use them as tools to understand themselves better and truly embrace the power of a really good cry. Episode one will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard beginning April 23. Listeners can hear the trailer now, here.

Host Radhi Devlukia will share wellness tips, surprising revelations and never-before-heard personal stories, conversations around self-awareness and growth, education around what we eat and how it affects our mind and body and how to identify, process and move through our emotions daily, and so much more. The podcast will also share unique perspectives from a range of special guests including celebrities, scientists, subject experts such as Tia Mowry, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Cleo Wade, Tan France and more. With each episode, “A Really Good Cry” will equip listeners with the knowledge and tools necessary to embark on their own journey towards emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental wellness.

“I am so excited to launch this podcast. It’s a mixture of things I’m curious about, learning in my life and a place to let your guard down and feel all the waves of emotions we go through in life,” said Radhi Devlukia. “Emotions are meant to be felt, processed, and released and I’ve created this podcast as a safe space to hopefully help people do that in their lives. You’ll laugh, you'll learn, you’ll grow, and you’ll have a really good cry!”

“Actively cultivating a lifestyle that is focused on positive mental health and wellbeing is more important than ever,” said Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts. “With our scale and reach, we hope ‘A Really Good Cry’ will help listeners around the world find the comfort and inspiration they need to help navigate the internal challenges they may be facing and find their happiness.”

“A Really Good Cry” will join the network’s existing roster of highly popular shows focused on the topic including “On Purpose with Jay Shetty,” "Therapy for Black Girls” with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, The Black Effect Podcast Network’s “Checking In” with Michelle Williams, Pushkin’s “The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos,"  and “A Slight Change of Plans” with Dr. Maya Shankar, “Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani,” “Ice-T’s Daily Game,” “Unbreakable with Jay Glazer” and a dozen others as listeners increasingly seek resources for self-improvement and mental wellbeing through audio. These podcasts are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

In addition, Devlukia released her first cookbook Joyfull with Simon & Schuster in February 2024. The cookbook guides readers in creating vibrant plant-based meals to support and nourish our body, to harnessing the functional, flavor and physical powers of spices, to connecting back to our own bodies and learn how to manage our own health through the food we eat, the thoughts we think and our daily practices. The cookbook also includes tips on mindful cooking, eating to breathwork and rituals to transition you through the day with the goal of making cooking exciting and eating more intentional. The book features more than 125 plant-based recipes, to balance both flavor and health and gives a practical approach to making deeply flavorful food for feeling one’s best.

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About Radhi Devlukia

Radhi Devlukia is the author of the New York Times Bestselling cookbook JOYFULL, a plant-based cook, mission-driven entrepreneur, and co-founder of Juni Tea. Born and raised in the UK, the rich traditions of her Indian culture played a significant role in shaping Radhi’s path towards wellness from an early age, leading her to develop a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection and igniting her curiosity for culinary exploration. As a modern-day advocate for holistic well-being, Radhi practices conscious cooking and embodies the idea that nourishing the body can be an enriching and pleasurable journey without compromising flavor. She has amassed a global audience of millions of loyal followers through her natural lifestyle brand sharing recipes, nutritional insights, and mindfulness practices. Radhi’s commitment to business with a purpose is illustrated with her partnership with cruelty-free fashion brand, Samara. In 2019, Radhi partnered with the brand to create a limited-edition vegan leather weekender bag and a necklace line using semi-precious stones that promote healing and joy, all of which sold out in minutes. Most recently, Radhi was announced as Alo’s new celebrity ambassador, representing wellness as part of the brand’s ‘Move Into Wellness’ campaign. In 2023, she headlined GAP’s holiday campaign alongside her husband Jay. In 2021, Radhi launched Juni, an adaptogenic sparkling tea brand. Juni’s powerful adaptogens and nootropics work together to renew energy, enhance focus, and elevate overall wellness. It’s available exclusively at Erewhon locations and online. In February 2024, Radhi released her highly anticipated debut cookbook, JOYFULL, which was an instant New York Times Bestseller. Through her recipes, teachings, and vibrant spirit, Radhi continues to inspire individuals around the world to savor the flavors of life while prioritizing their health and vitality. Radhi has been featured in People, Women’s Health, Vogue India, Goop, Forbes, Today Show, Access Hollywood and more. Radhi resides in Los Angeles with her husband Jay. Learn more at radhidevlukia.com or @radhidevlukia across social media.

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LOS ANGELES – April 16, 2024 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, together with Jennie Garth, announce an all-new weekly podcast titled “I Choose Me with Jennie Garth.” Listen to the official trailer here and tune into the premiere episode on April 30, 2024.

Jennie Garth, the multifaceted actress, entrepreneur, and designer, made her mark on American culture playing Kelly Taylor for 10 seasons of “Beverly Hills, 90210” and Val Tyler on the hit sitcom “What I Like About You.”

The title of Garth’s new podcast, “I Choose Me,” is a nod to one of the most memorable moments in “Beverly Hills, 90210,” when Kelly Taylor found herself in a love triangle with Brandon and Dylan and was forced to choose one man. Kelly said “I choose me,” and those three words became a powerful statement of self-respect and one that stayed true to Jennie in real life.

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Jennie Garth became synonymous with Kelly Taylor on Beverly Hills 90210 when she uttered these three words: “I Choose Me.” What started as a line in a script became Jennie’s formula for fulfillment and she wants to share it with you. The I Choose Me Movement is the ultimate form of self-care and self-love. Be the star of your own life and watch the world around you improve. Join Jennie as she continues her quest for contentment and gratitude. Choose health, choose healing, choose happiness….come along and live by the words “I Choose Me!”

“I Choose Me” marks the second podcast with Jennie Garth and iHeartPodcasts. She will continue to host 9021OMG alongside her BFF and former co-star Tori Spelling.

Follow @IChooseMewithJennieGarth and @JennieGarth on Instagram for updates.

“I Choose Me with Jennie Garth” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and anywhere podcasts are heard.

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Podcast Explores The “Troubled Teen Industry” And Is Based on Hilton’s and Other Survivors’ Experiences at Provo Canyon School, Utah.

Trapped in Treatment to Debut in 2022 

Burbank – October 25, 2021 – Paris Hilton, London Audio, iHeartMedia, with Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures are set to produce "Trapped In Treatment," a new iHeartRadio Original docu-style podcast series that will examine and expose the dark secrets and controversial practices of the “troubled teen industry”.

Beginning with Provo Canyon School, each season will focus on unmasking one youth treatment facility, through the experience and stories of its survivors and the traumatizing abuse at the hands of their captors.  Hilton has been at the forefront of creating legislation that regulates treatment centers for troubled teens in Utah after being mentally and physically abused at Provo Canyon School. "Trapped In Treatment" will debut in 2022.

“For 20 years, I lived silently with the memories, and the trauma, from my experience at Provo Canyon School. This past year, thousands of survivors like me have shared their stories, helping to bring into public view what so many of us have locked up. Provo Canyon School will not be able to hide behind the abuse they’ve caused survivors any longer. I am so proud to be producing 'Trapped in Treatment' and can’t wait to take you on this audio journey,” said Hilton.

Hosted by Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger, "Trapped In Treatment" weaves together personal accounts with historical details and expert opinions to shine a light on what really happens at behavior modification centers and how this billion-dollar industry has flourished for so long.  Cole is an entrepreneur, activist and trauma-focused women’s transformation coach, who is also a survivor of a lock-down behavior modification facility, while Mellinger is Hilton's Impact Producer, who is working alongside Hilton to reform the "Troubled Teen Industry" through policy change, public awareness and mental health support.  

"Trapped In Treatment" marks iHeartMedia’s second podcast with Paris Hilton and London Audio. "Trapped In Treatment" will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard next year.

About Paris Hilton

One of today’s most recognizable entrepreneurs and international influencers, Paris Hilton is a pioneer in reality television and an innovator in social media and celebrity branding.  Since starring in “The Simple Life,” Hilton has built a global empire as an influencer, DJ, designer, recording artist, philanthropist, host, actress, model and New York Times best-selling author.

Hilton debuted “This Is Paris,” her critically acclaimed YouTube Originals documentary on her life, which has garnered nearly 25 million views to date. Hilton has used her voice and dedicated her platform and resources to supporting Breaking Code Silence, the organization created to affect change in the industry, and eradicate the abuse of children in systemically abusive institutions. 

In 2021, Hilton partnered with iHeartRadio to launch her “This is Paris” podcast and will continue to expand podcast production through her company London Audio. In addition, Hilton launched her new production banner Slivington Manor Entertainment, which will develop long-form content for television, streaming services, and emerging platforms. She recently launched “Cooking With Paris” globally on Netflix and is currently in production on “Paris In Love” which will debut on Peacock later this year.

About London Audio

London Audio was founded in 2020, and is part of 11:11 Media, a multiplatform global media, brand and IP company formed by Bruce Gersh and Paris Hilton. In addition to "This is Paris" and the newly announced “Trapped in Treatment” series, London Audio will produce six additional podcasts for the iHeartRadio Podcast Network over the next three years.

About Warner Bros. Unscripted Television

Warner Bros. Unscripted Television is the leading unscripted studio in America, currently producing over 60 series and documentaries, totaling nearly 2,500 hours of programming annually across broadcast, cable, streaming, digital, first-run syndication and podcasts. Led by studio president Mike Darnell, the division is comprised of Warner Horizon, Shed Media and Telepictures and produces leading and award-winning series and franchises such as “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” “The Voice,” “Who Do You Think You Are,” “Friends: The Reunion,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “Extra” and “The Real,” as well as “Family Game Fight,” “Home Sweet Home,” “The Real Housewives of New York City” and “The Bradshaw Bunch,” among others. Upcoming projects include “The Wheel,” “Paris in Love,” “True Story with Ed Helms and Randall Park,” “Finding Magic Mike” and the first television projects based on the world of Harry Potter to celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary.