The Sixth Annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Brings The Biggest Names In Latin Music Together For Star-Studded Concert In Miami

Jennifer Lopez, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Pedro Capó, Gente de Zona,

Jowell & Randy, Sech and Tito El Bambino

Perform Live On One Stage in Miami

NEW YORK – November 4, 2019 – The sixth annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina celebrated the best in Latin music on Saturday evening with star-studded performances by Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Pedro Capó, Gente de Zona, Jowell & Randy, Sech and Tito El Bambino and Corazón Latino Honoree, Jennifer Lopez at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. The event, hosted by Enrique Santos brought the power of the iHeartRadio Music Festival to Latin music. The event broadcasted LIVE nationwide across iHeartMedia’s Spanish-Pop, Tropical, regional Mexican and Spanish Adult Hit radio stations nationwide and livestreamed exclusively on LiveXLive.com and the network's mobile, OTT and web-based app.

This year, iHeartMedia and Pepsi along with Enrique Santos celebrated those that give back to their local communities and presented the fourth annual iHeartRadio Premio Corazón Latino Award to Jennifer Lopez.The award honors an individual that exemplifies their big heart through their selfless work in enhancing the lives, heritage and future of the Latin community. In addition to her work in film, television and music, Lopez dedicates her time to several humanitarian causes including the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club, the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, the American Red Cross, DKMS and the United Nations Foundation. Lopez was the first national celebrity spokesperson for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the BC Children's Hospital Foundation (BCCHF) and the first Global Advocate for Girls and Women at the United Nations Foundation, where her role involves mobilizing action to address challenges faced by girls and women around the world. She has also been honored by the Human Rights Campaign with their Ally for Equality Award for her commitment to better the lives of LGBTQ people. Following Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, Lopez donated $1 million to humanitarian aid for Puerto Rico and launched a humanitarian relief campaign entitled Somos Una Voz, an effort supported by various celebrities to rush supplies to areas affected by Hurricane Maria. In addition, Lopez presented a subsequent concert and telethon for disaster relief, "One Voice: Somos Live!", which raised over $35 million. She and fiancée Alex Rodriguez also visited Puerto Rico just after Hurricane Maria struck the island to help bring awareness to the situation at hand and speak with Puerto Ricans firsthand to understand where help was needed most.

Straight from the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, the magic of iHeartRadio came to Latin music with an extraordinary lineup that included the following highlights:

  • Jennifer Lopez returned to AmericanAirlines Arena for an incredible performance at the 2019 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina. The iconic performer graced the stage with an array of songs and even paid tribute to late singer, Selena as she sang "Si una Vez.” With her fiancé Alex Rodriguez and children there to support her, Lopez was honored with this year's iHeartRadio Premio Corazón Award awarded to her by iHeartRadio and Pepsi along with Enrique Santos. The award recognized all of her philanthropic contributions.
  • Daddy Yankee closed out an unforgettable night with an electrifying performance that had the crowd dancing as he performed a variety of his hit songs including, “Con Calma,” Rompe,” “Gasolina” and more.
  • Ozuna, Pedro Capó, Gente de Zona, Jowell & Randy, Sech and Tito El Bambino also performed their hits during the show, providing the audience with a memorable experience at the sixth annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina.

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

Proud partners of the 2019 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina include Goya, Marinela Cookies and Snack Cakes, REIGN Total Body Fuel, State Farm, Truly Hard Seltzer, and Tylenol.

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iHeartMedia and BuzzFeed News Announce “Impeachment Today,” A New iHeartRadio Original Podcast on The Trump Impeachment Process

A daily podcast co-produced by iHeartRadio and BuzzFeed that breakdowns the impeachment process in a way listeners can actually understand

Available now on iHeartRadio 

New York, NY - October 24, 2019 -iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and BuzzFeed News, the leading news publisher of its generation, today announced “Impeachment Today,” a new daily podcast covering the Trump impeachment process.  “Impeachment Today” will be co-produced by iHeartMedia and BuzzFeed News and will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network beginning today. 

Hosted by BuzzFeed News’ Senior Reporter Hayes Brown - a frequent guest on NPR and MSNBC, and host of the show “That Literally Happened” on Facebook Watch - “Impeachment Today” is a digestible, 10- to 15-minute news breakdown of the day’s impeachment process, debuting each morning and helping listeners make sense of the all-consuming political and legal saga that will captivate U.S. politics in the months to come. Hayes Brown will do what he does best: cut through the noise to tell you what actually matters. With a rotating cast of experts, including BuzzFeed News’ reporters covering the story, the show will catch you up on the wildest news of the last 24 hours, tee up what to watch for in the day ahead, and will tackle one character or thread of this very complex story each day.

"Part of what sets BuzzFeed News apart is this newsroom's obsession with understanding what our audience wants. As we approach the one-month anniversary of the impeachment inquiry, it is clear that our audience craves a reliable and accessible way to stay up to date on this complex and fast-moving story, from the serious to the silly. A short daily podcast is an ideal vehicle for that, and we are delighted to have Hayes, with his deep expertise, enthusiasm, and empathy, to anchor it,” said Samantha Henig, Executive Editor of BuzzFeed News.

“The current climate of fast changing news cycles often makes it difficult to keep up with complex topics like the Trump impeachment proceedings,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “Podcasting is an ideal medium to dissect this news coverage and make it available to listeners in a way that is quick and easy to digest while on the go, and Buzzfeed is the perfect partner to breakdown this crucial information for listeners in an appealing daily podcast format.”  

In addition to being available on iHeartRadio and all digital podcast platforms, “Impeachment Today” will also be promoted on iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations, which reach more than a quarter of a billion monthly listeners, as well as via iHeartRadio’s social media channels, exposing the show to millions of podcast listeners across the country.

Started in 2012, BuzzFeed News has grown from a small social news upstart into a world class, international news organization featuring original reporting and programming. With 200 reporters and editors across 6 continents, BuzzFeed News covers what people care about, breaks big stories that hold major institutions accountable, and reveals injustices that change people’s lives -- from publishing the explosive Trump dossier and unmasking the key players at the center of the Ukraine controversy, to texting with presidential candidates. BuzzFeed News has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in two of the last three years.

iHeartMedia has continued to invest heavily in podcasting, from acquiring HowStuffWorks in 2018 to producing an ongoing slate of new iHeartRadio Original shows like “The Ron Burgundy Podcast,” “Disgraceland,” “Chelsea Handler: Life will be the Death of Me,” “Noble Blood” and “Committed,” as well as fostering over a hundred shows from its on-air talent like the popular “Bobbycast” and “The Breakfast Club” radio show podcasts. These shows are distributed on all major podcast platforms, including the iHeartRadio app, which additionally distributes more than 280,000 shows.

Visit iHeart.com/apps to download and listen to “Impeachment Today” on iHeartRadio now.

About BuzzFeed News

Since 2012, BuzzFeed News has grown from a social news upstart into an world-class news organization with original reporting and programming with multiple Pulitzer nominations. BuzzFeed News today has more than 200 reporters, editors, and producers worldwide across New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC., San Francisco, London, Berlin, Toronto, São Paulo, Sydney, Tokyo, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv, Brussels, Mexico City, Mumbai, Delhi, Dakar, and Nairobi. BuzzFeed News averages roughly 50 million unique visitors a month, and more than 60% of its audience is in the coveted 18 to 34 age demographic. 

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iHeartMedia and Fatherly Honor an American Legend with New iHeartRadio Original Podcast “Finding Fred”

The 10-episode show co-produced by iHeartMedia and Fatherly explores the legacy and teachings of Mister Rogers

NEW YORK - October 22, 2019 - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and Fatherly today debuted a new iHeartRadio Original podcast, “Finding Fred.” The show digs into the deep and simple language of Mister Rogers to uncover his very adult lessons about how to build a meaningful life. The 10-episode podcast is hosted by New York Times bestselling author, memoirist and award-winning podcaster Carvell Wallace, and launches today. The show is co-produced by iHeartMedia and Fatherly, in partnership with Transmitter Media, and will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network.

Finding Fred” reintroduces an adult audience to Fred Rogers, who is best known as the presenter on a beloved childhood show but was also an important American thinker with a profound and radical worldview. Episodes feature interviews with people whose lives were changed by Fred Rogers, and people who got close enough to understand precisely what motivated this remarkably determined man. Biographical details sprinkled throughout help listeners understand how Rogers arrived at fascinating insights into topics as varied as power, faith, responsibility, and citizenship.

Featured throughout the series are the voices of prominent writers and thinkers like Ashley C. Ford, Eve Ewing and W. Kamau Bell, investigative journalist Cristof Putzel, TV critic David Bianculli, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood cast member Francois Clemmons, Fred's biographer Maxwell King, and producers who worked with Fred for 30+ years – as well as archival material courtesy of Fred Rogers Productions.

“Mister Rogers has had a huge impact on an entire generation of children. As this generation becomes parents, raising children of their own, it’s important to discuss how his words and ideas are still relevant today,” said host Carvell Wallace.

“‘Finding Fred’ dives into the core of how we can all be better neighbors to one another. Working with iHeartRadio on this project allows us to create a podcast that will spread widely across a generation looking to reconnect with a true American legend,” said Fatherly Chief Content Officer Andrew Burmon. “There’s no such thing as outgrowing Mister Rogers.”

“Podcasting is an intimate medium that allows listeners to directly connect with a show’s content,” said Conaly Byrne, Head of Podcasting at iHeartRadio. “Working with Fatherly on this project has resulted in a truly authentic and meaningful final product that brings listeners back into the world of Fred Rogers.”

Listeners can listen to “Finding Fred” now on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are found.

About Carvell Wallace

Carvell Wallaceis a New York Times Bestselling author, memoirist, and award-winning podcaster who covers race, arts, culture, film and music for a wide variety of news outlets. He is a regular longform contributor to the New York Times Magazine. In 2019 Wallace published The Sixth Man, co-written with Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala. He is currently co-writing book with the rapper Meek Mill on the topic of criminal justice, and his own memoir on childhood trauma and recovery is due out in 2021. Wallace co-hosted the Slate Parenting Advice podcast Mom and Dad are Fighting, and his 2017 narrative biographical podcast for Al Jazeera, Closer Than They Appear, explored race in America through a combination of interview and memoir.

About Fatherly

Fatherlyis the leading digital media brand for dads. Founded in 2015, Fatherly’s mission is to empower men to raise great kids and to lead more fulfilling adult lives. To accomplish this goal, Fatherlyworks with talented journalists and leading researchers to uncover stories for and provide expert advice to eight million monthly readers.

About Transmitter Media

Transmitter Media is an award-winning creative podcasting company specializing in highly edited and beautifully sound-designed work that has reached tens of millions of listeners worldwide. Their work includes the Webby-winning “Six Who Sat” episode of 30 for 30, WorkLife with Adam Grant, The Argument, The Barneys Podcast with Noor Tagouri, Tabloid and Finding Fred.

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Shondaland Partners With iHeartMedia To Launch Shondaland Audio

The award-winning producer and writer Shonda Rhimes will executive produce the new slate of iHeartRadio Originals distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network 

NEW YORK – October 16, 2019 – Shondaland, founded by award-winning television producer and writer Shonda Rhimes, is taking storytelling to audio by partnering with iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, to launch Shondaland Audio. The agreement includes a full slate of iHeartRadio Original Podcasts set to release over the next three years as part of the iHeartPodcast Network. Rhimes will oversee development and Sandie Bailey, Chief Digital and Design Officer, will manage day-to-day operations as the company introduces a mix of incredible talent and stories to hundreds of millions of podcast listeners across the country.

“Podcasting continues to see tremendous growth and I’m excited to partner with iHeartMedia as Shondaland expands its storytelling journey into this medium which has seemed to usher in a unique sense of boldness, intimacy and connection,” Rhimes said. “With iHeartMedia we aim to share stories that are engaging, insightful, and reflect a robust world-view while staying true to the authentic storytelling voice that has become synonymous with Shondaland.”

In 2017, Shondaland began broadening its digital footprint with the launch of website Shondaland.com and later entered podcast territory with “Katie’s Crib,” a weekly podcast following “Scandal” and “Waitress” actress Katie Lowes where she shared intimate conversations about the joys, pains, and hilarity of new motherhood with guests. New episodes of the podcast will be a part of the Shondaland Audio slate next year.  

“Shonda Rhimes is one of the greatest storytellers of our time,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “We’re honored that she’s chosen the iHeartPodcast Network to extend her storytelling craft to audio, bringing a massive slate of new original podcasts to the world. With our unparalleled reach across multiple platforms, we can’t wait to introduce the incredibly engaging and brilliant Shondaland podcasts to millions of listeners.”

iHeartMedia has continued to invest heavily in podcasting, from acquiring HowStuffWorks in 2018 to producing an ongoing slate of new iHeartRadio Original shows like “The Ron Burgundy Podcast,” “Disgraceland,” “Chelsea Handler: Life will be the Death of Me,” “Noble Blood” and “Committed,” as well as fostering over a hundred shows from its on-air talent like the popular “Bobbycast” and “The Breakfast Club” radio show podcasts. These shows are distributed on all major podcast platforms, including the iHeartRadio app, which additionally distributes more than 280,000 shows.

About Shondaland

Shondaland is the pioneering storytelling company founded by award-winning writer and producer Shonda Rhimes. The company has produced the television series "Grey's Anatomy," "Private Practice," "Scandal," "How To Get Away With Murder," "For The People" and "Station 19” for ABC. Through the company’s unprecedented shift to streaming, it is producing content exclusively for Netflix including upcoming series “Bridgerton,” “Inventing Anna” and “Notes on Love.” In recent years the company has expanded into other divisions including launching the website Shondaland.com, part of the Hearst Digital Networks, and Shondaland Audio, part of the iHeartPodcast Network. The company is rooted in the ideals of creating content that changes culture, changes perceptions and writes the future.

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iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell Partner to Launch New Podcast Company – “Big Money Players Network”

The joint venture will focus on comedy podcasts, all executive produced by Will Ferrell and iHeartMedia that will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network

NEW YORK, NY – October 15, 2019 - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and actor, comedian and producer Will Ferrell, today announced a partnership to launch “Big Money Players Network,” a new podcast company focused on comedy shows. Listeners can expect the new shows to roll out in 2020.

The Big Money Players Network will recruit top comedic talent and curate a variety of formats and styles – both scripted and unscripted – within the podcast medium. The network is set to launch 10 podcasts over the next 24 months all produced by Ferrell and iHeartMedia that will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere else podcasts are heard. 

“Will Ferrell is one of the greatest comedians of our lifetime, and the unique synergy between Will and iHeartMedia will continue to lead us in accomplishing even more great audio content together,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “We’ve worked extremely close with Will over the past year and our listeners love what we’ve offered them so far. The creative opportunities that an iHeart and Will Ferrell collaboration offer are limitless, and we can’t wait to introduce fresh, hilarious, new content to listeners.”

“The iHeartPodcast Network has been such a pleasure to work with.  I love hanging out in the offices and I’ve only been yelled at once for using someone’s computer, which I shouldn’t have done,” said Will Ferrell. “Its creative, multiplatform assets and ability to market and reach millions of new podcast listeners is unprecedented. I’m looking forward to continuing our journey as creative partners and helping to define how comedy and podcasting will merge in the next couple years.”

“As we were looking to expand Will's presence in the audio space, we needed a partner who fundamentally understood his brand of premium comedy, stated UTA Head of Emerging Platforms, Oren Rosenbaum. “iHeartMedia has proven to be just that—they have an innate understanding of the podcasting landscape and will help bring this partnership to the next level.”

Up next, Ferrell is set to star in the comedy feature Eurovision and the drama Downhill. Additionally, he has recently produced a number of popular titles across film and television including Succession, Dead To Me, Hustlers, Booksmart and Vice, to name a few.

iHeartMedia has continued to invest heavily in podcasting, from acquiring HowStuffWorks in 2018 to producing an ongoing slate of new iHeartRadio Original shows like “The Ron Burgundy Podcast,” “Disgraceland,” “Chelsea Handler: Life will be the Death of Me,” “Noble Blood” and “Committed,” as well as fostering over a hundred shows from its on-air talent like the popular “Bobbycast” and “The Breakfast Club” radio show podcasts. These shows are distributed on all major podcast platforms, including the iHeartRadio app, which additionally distributes more than 250,000 shows.

About UTA
Leading global talent and entertainment company UTA represents many of the most acclaimed figures across film, television, news, music, sports, speakers, theater, fine art, literature, video games, podcasts and other social and digital content. A passionate advocate for artists, creators and innovators, the company also is recognized in the areas of film finance and packaging, branding, licensing and endorsements. UTA is known for its dedicated digital media group helping clients—from A-list talent to Fortune 500 companies—capitalize on a rapidly changing entertainment, media and business landscape. The company’s worldwide presence includes its Los Angeles headquarters and offices in New York, London, Nashville, Miami and Malmö, Sweden. Information about UTA can also be found by following the company on social media on InstagramTwitterFacebook and LinkedIn.

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Blumhouse and iHeartMedia Partner to Produce a Series of Fictional iHeartRadio Original Podcasts for Future Film and Television Development

“The Mantawauk Caves” is First Podcast in Innovative Partnership to be Distributed Through the iHeartPodcast Network

NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES – October 10, 2019 – Blumhouse and iHeartMedia today announced a strategic partnership to produce a series of fictional podcasts for potential, future film and television development. Under the new partnership, the two companies will collaborate to develop and produce scripted podcasts in the horror genre, ranging from suspenseful thrillers and murder mysteries to science fiction audio-plays. The first podcast in the series is set to launch early next year and will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network.

“Blumhouse is truly masterful at creating some of the best suspense thrillers and horror movies around and, with their help, we can’t wait to introduce a series of captivating, world-class audio content to the iHeartPodcast Network.”

The first in the slate of co-produced podcasts is “The Mantawauk Caves” from writer, director, producer Dan Bush (The Signal, The Vault, The Dark Red). “The Mantawauk Caves” weaves together narrative threads of a social drama and supernatural horror, following three boys who enter a cave in the Appalachian Mountains - the oldest range in the world - and only one makes it out alive.

“We’re such avid fans of great podcasts at Blumhouse -- the compelling storytelling that engrossing podcasts offer -- and we were eager to partner with iHeartRadio to curate a slate of dark, fictional stories together,” said Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse. “We’re thrilled the partnership has already produced ‘The Mantawauk Caves,’ the first of what we hope are several successful collaborations.”

“We think fiction is one of the next big genres in podcasting, tapping into the incredible imaginative power we all have – the theater of the mind – and so we couldn’t be more excited to bring this slate of shows into the world, starting with ‘The Mantawauk Caves,’” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “Blumhouse is truly masterful at creating some of the best suspense thrillers and horror movies around and, with their help, we can’t wait to introduce a series of captivating, world-class audio content to the iHeartPodcast Network.”

In addition to being available on iHeartRadio and all digital podcast platforms, full episodes and excerpts of the podcasts will also be distributed across iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations which reach more than a quarter of a billion monthly listeners, as well as via iHeartRadio’s social media channels, exposing them to millions of listeners across the country.

In success, future film and television projects will be produced by Blumhouse and iHeartMedia, borne out of the slate’s new intellectual property.

The scripted series podcast initiative will, like documentary films, be under the purview of Blumhouse Television Co-Presidents, Jeremy Gold and Marci Wiseman. Couper Samuelson will oversee feature films.

About Blumhouse

Blumhouse Productions is widely regarded as a driving force in the current horror renaissance and is widely recognized for its pioneering model of producing high-quality micro-budget films. The 2019 film Glass from M. NIght Shyamalan; 2017 blockbusters Split from M. Night Shyamalan; and Get Out from Jordan Peele, with combined budgets of less than $35 million, went on to gross more than $730 million worldwide. Glass was also Blumhouse’s 11th film to open at No. 1. In October 2018, the company’s Halloween posted the second-highest opening ($76 million) for a horror movie after IT. Blumhouse has also produced the highly profitable The Purge, Insidious, Sinister and Paranormal Activity franchises, which together have grossed more than $1.6 billion at the global box office. Paranormal Activity, which was made for $15,000 and grossed close to $200 million worldwide, launched the Blumhouse model and became the most profitable film of all time.

Blumhouse Television has earned critical acclaim and numerous honors for its dark, edgy fare including Emmy awards for its productions of HBO's The Normal Heart and The Jinx, as well as the prestigious Peabody award for The Jinx and the documentary How to Dance in Ohio. Blumhouse Television launched as an independent studio in 2017 with funding from ITV. Projects since the studio’s launch include: the recently announced Showtime limited series Good Lord Bird, from Ethan Hawke, James McBride, Mark Richard and Anthony Hemingway; The Loudest Voice, the limited series, also for Showtime, based on journalist Gabriel Sherman's reporting on former Fox News chief Roger Ailes, starring Russell Crowe, with Tom McCarthy writing and executive producing; and Sharp Objects, the limited series from Marti Noxon and Gillian Flynn for HBO based on Flynn's best-selling novel of the same name, starring Amy Adams and directed by Jean-Marc Valle. The studio also produces The Purge, the #1 drama on USA Network this year, from writer/director/producer James DeMonaco and based on the popular film franchise; Sacred Lies, from Raelle Tucker for Facebook Watch; and the holiday themed anthology event series Into the Dark for Hulu. Blumhouse continues its true docuseries tradition with projects in production for FX, Sundance and Oxygen.

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iHeartMedia Brings Alternative Rock’s Biggest Superstars Together For The 2020 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One

Billie Eilish, The Black Keys, blink-182, The Lumineers, Rex Orange County and SHAED To Perform January 18 at the Historic, ‘Fabulous’ Forum in Los Angeles

Hosted By Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s Nationally-Syndicated The Woody Show

New York, N.Y. – October 10, 2019 – iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, which also has a greater reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet, announced today the lineup for the third annual iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One. The event, hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally-syndicated The Woody Show, will feature the biggest names in Alternative Rock including Billie Eilish, The Black Keys, blink-182, The Lumineers, Rex Orange County, SHAED will perform live at the historic, “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles on January 18, 2020 to celebrate everything Alternative Rock.

The star-studded event will livestream exclusively on LiveXLive.com and broadcast live across over 70 Alternative and Rock iHeartRadio stations.

“I’m pretty sure they meant to call another show to host instead of The Woody Show,” said Woody. “This event, this lineup, is WAY out of our league. That said, it’s going to be incredible. I can’t see how this night could end up any other way!”

Beginning October 28, iHeartRadio will launch a nationwide promotion to give Alt-Rock fans across the country the opportunity to win a trip to Los Angeles to attend iHeartRadio ALTer EGO. The promotion will run across more than 85 Alternative, Rock and Classic Rock 90s iHeartRadio stations.

“For the third year in a row, iHeartRadio is bringing the biggest names in Alternative and Rock music together for one huge night,” said Lisa Worden, Program Director for ALT 98.7 and Alternative Rock Brand Manager for iHeartMedia. “This is a show everyone will love.”

Capital One will be the national presenting partner for iHeartRadio ALTer EGO. Capital One cardholders will be the first to get exclusive access to some of the best seats in the house through a special Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale beginning on Monday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. PT through Wednesday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m. PT, or while supplies last. Tickets will be available at www.iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne. Capital One cardholders have the exclusive opportunity to add on a Capital One Access Pass to any ticket purchase during the Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale, while supplies last. The Capital One Access Pass gives the cardholder access to an intimate Capital One Cardholder pre-event with blink-182 including a private soundcheck, photo opportunity with the band, complimentary food and beverage, and more. To learn more about exclusive cardholder opportunities, visit www.iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOneAlterEgo.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with iHeartRadio and bring cardholders exclusive access to iHeartRadio ALTer EGO for the first time,” said Byron Daub, Vice President of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One. “We’re always looking for unique ways to provide our customers access to things they’re passionate about, like music and entertainment.”

Listeners will also have access to a limited number of tickets to iHeartRadio ALTer EGO through Alt 98.7’s The LIST On-Sale beginning Thursday, October 17 at 10:00 am PT through Friday, October 18 at 10:00 am PT, or while supplies last. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 18 at 12:00 pm PT via Ticketmaster.com.

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

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include Capital One and Movember. For more information, visit iHeartRadio.com/alterego.

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

About Capital One

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

About the Forum

The award-winning "Fabulous" Forum, located in Inglewood, CA, is the largest indoor performance venue in the country designed with a focus on music and entertainment, in addition to select sporting events. The interior of the bowl features flexible seating that ranges from 17,500 seats to 7,000 seats, enabling the venue to attract a wide variety of premier events. Fans at the Forum enjoy approximately 8,000 square feet of event level hospitality offerings, including merchandise, along with food and beverage options from some of SoCal’s most celebrated brands. A tinted glass wall separates this concession area from the arena, ensuring fans do not miss a moment of the performance. A 40,000 square foot outdoor terrace surrounds the perimeter of the building and offers food and beverage options, as well as comfortable furnishings, to further elevate guests’ enjoyment. The Forum delivers a one-of-a-kind experience for all thanks to its superior acoustics, intimate ambiance and state-of-the-art facilities. Designed with entertainers and performers in mind, the venue includes nine, star-caliber dressing rooms that provide unparalleled comfort. The Forum is part of The Madison Square Garden Company’s portfolio of iconic venues, which also includes: New York’s Madison Square Garden, the Hulu Theater at MSG, Radio City Music Hall, the Chicago Theatre, the Boch Center Wang Theatre, and the Beacon Theatre. For more information, please visit www.fabulousforum.com.

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iHeartMedia and Einhorn’s Epic Productions Announce Season Two of the iHeartRadio Original Hit Scripted-Podcast “Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery”

Cavalry Media to co-develop TV show based on podcast

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES – May 21, 2019 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher, and Einhorn’s Epic Productions (“EEP”), an entertainment creative house that builds heroic franchise intellectual property, today announced season two of the iHeartRadio Original hit scripted-podcast “Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery.” Season two will launch as part of the iHeartPodcast Network and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard beginning next winter.

Debuted in October 2018, the initial six-part season of “Lethal Lit” was the first scripted podcast for both iHeartMedia and EEP and was a first among Young Adult (YA) targeted podcasts in the industry. The podcastfollows teen detective Tig Torres as she returns to her small hometown of Hollow Falls, where her aunt was framed as a serial killer ten years earlier. Through her “true crime” podcast, “Lethal Lit,” and with help from her new friends from the school paper, Oly, Wyn, and Max, Tig explores the mystery of the twisted Lit Killer murders. 

“We’re excited about the emergence of the audio drama in the podcast space,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “There’s nothing more powerful than the theater of the mind and there aren’t many mediums that can inspire it like fictional podcasts. We’re strong believers in this genre and couldn’t be more excited to support one of its pioneers in the Einhorn team and ‘Lethal Lit.’”

Additionally, Cavalry Media acquired the rights to co-develop “Lethal Lit” for television with EEP while the second season starts development. Jennifer Preston Bosari, VP Development at Cavalry Media, is set to oversee along with Einhorn, CCO Adam Staffaroni and Aroop Sanakkayala from EEP.

Dana Brunetti, Cavalry Media’s Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer, said “Following the first season of "Lethal Lit" and it's enormous success as a YA podcast, we love that audiences clearly want more of Tig Torres, and we are excited to be partnered with EEP to bring this original heroic female franchise to television.”  

The series was co-created by Einhorn and Staffaroni of EEP with writers Alex Segura (Pete Fernandez Miami MysteryNovels, Archie Comics) and Monica Gallagher (Assassin Roommate). The first season cast was led by voice over actress Rebecca Soler and directed by JB Blanc. Notably, Lethal Lit hit No. 4 on the Apple Podcast charts and was the only scripted podcast featured on the NY Times list of “Five Great Podcasts of 2018.”The second season will be produced by Einhorn, Staffaroni, Sanakkayala and iHeartMedia. Further script details and casting for season two will be released in the coming months. 

“We were overwhelmed with the response from the first season of the podcast and can’t wait to start on the second season with iHeartMedia,” said Heather Einhorn, CEO of EEP and co-creator of “Lethal Lit.” “And, to be working with the team at Cavalry to bring Tig and Hollow Falls to TV is such an honor.” 

iHeartRadio is available on more than 250 platforms and over 2,000 different connected devices — including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions, gaming consoles and more. Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to “Lethal Lit” on your favorite device now.

About Einhorn’s Epic Productions


As an entertainment creative house, Einhorn’s Epic Productions builds heroic franchise IP for today’s ever-changing media marketplace. Focusing on underserved fandoms, EEP creates story IP to live in both traditional and non-traditional platforms like film, television, graphic novels, podcasts, immersive experiences, digital content and more. Recently, EEP developed and produced iHeart Radio’s first scripted podcast series, Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery, which debuted on all major podcast platforms October 2018. EEP’s unique collaborative approach, strengthened by their team of fandom experts, creates opportunities for new and unexpected partnerships to successfully launch the next generation of franchise character IP.

 

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In Celebration of International Podcast Day iHeartMedia Announces The Return Of The iHeartRadio Podcast Awards

iHeartRadio’s Second Annual Major Live Podcast Awards Ceremony Will Return to the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles on January 17, 2020

NEW YORK – September 30, 2019– In celebration of International Podcast Day, iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, today announced the return of the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards to the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 8 p.m. PT. The second annual live awards event, which will broadcast and stream live across iHeartMedia stations nationwide, will honor the most entertaining and innovative podcasts of 2019 and will span 30 categories, celebrating the incredible talent and wide variety of leaders across the booming podcasting industry.

Last year’s winners at the inaugural iHeartRadio Podcast Awards included Slate’s “Slow Burn” for Podcast of the Year; “Up and Vanished” for Best Crime Podcast; “The Joe Rogan Experience” for Best Comedy Podcast; Marc Smerling, host of “Crimetown” and “The RFK Tapes,” for Podcast Innovator; “Fantasy Footballers” for Best Sports Podcast; and Dax Shepard and Monica Padman of “Armchair Expert” for Breakout Podcast of the Year, among many other categories and winners. The event featured appearances by award nominees, celebrity presenters and other special guests including Mike Tyson, Dax Shepard, Jillian Michaels, Jana Kramer, Topher Grace, Dr. Drew, Becca Tilley, Scheana Shay, Dean Unglert, Vanessa Grimaldi, Jake Brennan, Charlamagne Tha God, Holly Frey and more. NPR was also honored with the first-ever iHeartRadio Podcast Pioneer Award.

“The podcasting landscape has truly grown and is now reaching a mainstream audience,” said Anya Grundmann, Senior Vice President for Programming and Audience Development at NPR. “As a ‘Podcast Pioneer’ we are thrilled to see the range of terrific new programs out there and excited that iHeart has created such a powerful platform to showcase standout shows.”

International Podcast Day celebrates the power of podcasts, which continues to see tremendous growth into mainstream audiences with millions of new listeners. Podcast listenership in the United States alone has grown exponentially with an estimated 17 million more monthly podcast listeners in 2019 than in 2018. Today podcasts reach 90 million active listeners in America, exceeding the listenership of both satellite radio and all major streaming music services. iHeartMedia, which reaches a quarter of billion monthly listeners in the U.S. with just its broadcast radio stations and on-air personalities alone, will celebrate the best in podcasts with existing fans, while also continuing to introduce millions of new listeners to this incredible medium every single day.

“When we introduced the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards last year, we knew we wanted to celebrate the most talented podcast creators out there – the key reason that podcasting continues to grow exponentially,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “The response to last year’s awards was amazing. This is the one time of the year that all the most popular podcasters come together to celebrate the community of podcasting truly as colleagues, not competitors. The iHeartRadio Podcast Awards bring everyone into one room – the biggest hosts, producers and distributors – all committed to this amazing podcast medium and to seeing its incredible growth continue.”

Podcast fans themselves will once again decide the winner of the “Podcast of the Year” award through online and social voting across Twitter and Instagram. Nominees will include podcasts from all creators, distributors and platforms, and a panel of blue-ribbon podcast industry leaders, creatives and visionaries will determine the winner across remaining categories including entertainment, comedy, crime, news, sports, food, LGBTQ+, business and more. In addition, this year’s awards will include three Icon Awards -- The Innovator Award, The Social Impact Award and The Pioneer Award. Select category winners will be announced during the live show and stream filled with unique celebrations at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles. More details will be shared soon.

The 2020 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of incredibly successful, nationally-recognized events, including the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio ALTer Ego and iHeartRadio Wango Tango. For more information visit iHeartPodcastAwards.com.

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iHeartMedia Rings In The Holiday Season With The Return Of Its Iconic 2019 National “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented By Capital One®”


Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, BTS, Jonas Brothers, Camila Cabello, Khalid, Sam Smith, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, 5 Seconds of Summer, Niall Horan and More Top Artists Lead All-Star Lineups in Major Cities Across the U.S. Including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Dallas/Ft. Worth

 

“The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One” Will Broadcast on December 19 as an Exclusive Network Television Special on The CW Network

 

New York, N.Y. – September 27, 2019 – iHeartMedia will celebrate the holiday season across the nation with its annual “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One” – the season's spectacular music event, which captures the music and holiday spirit of the iHeartRadio app with performances by this year’s biggest artists. The 2019 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One will stop in Tampa; Dallas/Ft. Worth; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Minneapolis/St. Paul; Philadelphia; New York; Boston; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Atlanta and Miami/Ft. Lauderdale.

“The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour represents the best in hit music,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “Virtually every pop superstar over the past 20 years has done the show, and this year is no different.”

Each year, iHeartMedia stations across the country host Jingle Ball concerts in local cities that feature performances by the year’s most iconic artists as well as emerging talent. Z100's Jingle Ball in New York on Friday, December 13 will be carried live across the country on 100 iHeartRadio CHR stations and will livestream exclusively via The CW App and CWTV.com. In addition, The CW Network will broadcast the event as an exclusive nationwide television special on Thursday, December 19 at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST.

“Jingle Ball is the one time anywhere when the biggest hitmakers of the year all join together on one night, on the same stage,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “Fans will be able to hear the show live across America on iHeartRadio stations and watch exclusively on The CW Network.” Sykes continued, “We also want to welcome back Capital One as a presenting partner of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball for the fifth consecutive year. They share our mission of delivering once in a lifetime entertainment experiences for customers and fans.”

For the fifth straight year, Capital One will be the national presenting partner for the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. Capital One cardholders will be the first to get exclusive access to high demand tickets through a special Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale in each city.

  • The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale begins on Monday, October 7 at 10:00 a.m. local time and runs through Wednesday, October 9 at 10:00 a.m. local time, or while supplies last. Tickets will be available at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.
  • All other tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 11 at 12 p.m. local time and will be available at www.iHeartRadio.com/JingleBall.

Capital One cardholders have the exclusive opportunity to add on Capital One Access Passes to any ticket purchase in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York during the Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale, while supplies last. The Capital One Access Pass gives cardholders access to an exclusive VIP Capital One Cardholder event before the show with a private performance by an iHeartRadio Jingle Ball artist, backstage tour and more. To learn more about these exclusive cardholder opportunities, visit www.iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.

“We are excited to offer our cardholders the exclusive opportunity to once again have early access to pre-sale tickets to the holiday season’s most anticipated concert series,” said Byron Daub, Vice President of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One. “We know how much our customers look forward to attending concerts like this, and we are happy to be able to continue to provide unique access to events that customers are passionate about.”

The 2019 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One Schedule Includes:

Tampa Bay, Fla. – Sunday, December 1, at 7:00 p.m. EST – 93.3 FLZ's Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One at Amalie Arena

  • The star-studded lineup features: Sam Smith, Lizzo, Normani, French Montana, Why Don’t We, MAX and AJ Mitchell.

Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas – Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. CST – 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One at Dickies Arena

  • The star-studded lineup features: Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Charlie Puth, Lizzo, Lauv and Why Don’t We.

Los Angeles, Calif. – Friday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. PST – KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One at The Forum

  • The star-studded lineup features: Katy Perry, BTS, Billie Eilish, Sam Smith, Camila Cabello, Halsey, French Montana, Lizzo and Normani.

San Francisco, Calif. – Sunday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. PST – WiLD 94.9's FM's Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One at The Masonic

  • The star-studded lineup features: Charlie Puth, Lil Nas X and Quinn XCII.

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. – Monday, December 9, at 7:30 p.m. CST – 101.3 KDWB's Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One at Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul

  • The star-studded lineup features: Katy Perry, Camila Cabello, 5SOS, Why Don’t We, Monsta X and Lauv.

Philadelphia, Pa. – Wednesday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. EST – Q102's Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One at Wells Fargo Center

  • The star-studded lineup features: Halsey, 5SOS, Niall Horan, Lizzo, Monsta X, Why Don’t We and Lewis Capaldi.

New York, N.Y. – Friday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. EST – Z100's Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One at Madison Square Garden

  • The star-studded lineup features: Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Camila Cabello, Halsey, 5SOS, Niall Horan, Lizzo, Dan + Shay, Monsta X, Lewis Capaldi and Fletcher.
  • Z100’s Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One will air as a television special on The CW Network on Thursday, December 19 at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST. The CW Network will also video stream the mega-concert live exclusively on CWTV.com and The CW App.

Boston, Mass. – Sunday, December 15, at 6:00 p.m. EST – KISS 108's Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One at TD Garden

  • The star-studded lineup features: Halsey, 5SOS, Niall Horan, Charlie Puth, Lizzo and Why Don’t We.

Washington, D.C. – Monday, December 16, at 7:30 p.m. EST – Hot 99.5's Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One at Capital One Arena

  • The star-studded lineup features: Halsey, Khalid, Charlie Puth, Niall Horan, French Montana and Lewis Capaldi.

Chicago, Ill. – Wednesday, December 18, at 7:30 p.m. CST – 103.5 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One at Allstate Arena

  • The star-studded lineup features: Jonas Brothers, NF, Niall Horan, French Montana, Why Don’t We, Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi.

Atlanta, Ga. – Friday, December 20, at 7:30 p.m. EST – Power 96.1’s Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One at State Farm Arena

  • The star-studded lineup features: Jonas Brothers, Khalid, Niall Horan, French Montana, Why Don’t We, Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson.

Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, Fla. – Sunday, December 22, at 7:00 p.m. EST – Y100 Jingle Ball 2019 Presented by Capital One at BB&T Center, Ft. Lauderdale

  • The star-studded lineup features: Jonas Brothers, Khalid, Niall Horan, French Montana, CNCO, Why Don’t We and Zara Larsson.

iHeartMedia and all of its broadcast radio stations are committed to inspiring and creating positive change that improves the lives of others. For the seventh consecutive year, 11 cities on the tour, including Tampa; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Minneapolis; Boston; Philadelphia; New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Atlanta; and Miami/Ft. Lauderdale will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring today's youth through entertainment and education focused initiatives. In addition, 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Ball in Dallas will work with the Kidd's Kids program of the Kraddick Foundation, whose mission is to provide hope and happiness by creating beautiful memories for families of children with life-altering or life-threatening conditions. Each event will allocate a portion of ticket sales to its benefiting organization as well as offer exclusive packages through online auctions leading up to the events.

“The Ryan Seacrest Foundation is excited to team up with the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour for its seventh consecutive year, allowing us to build and maintain Seacrest Studios in children’s hospitals across the country,” said Meredith Seacrest, Executive Director & COO of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. “Seacrest Studios provides an uplifting and entertaining environment where kids can host their own radio and TV shows, play games, interview celebrities and forget they are in the hospital for a while. We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with iHeartMedia, which has helped us create one-of-a-kind experiences and bring hundreds of artists to patients nationwide.”

The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One will stop in Tampa; Dallas/Ft. Worth; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Minneapolis/St. Paul; Philadelphia; New York; Boston; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Atlanta and Miami/Ft. Lauderdale. Proud partners of this year’s national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One include: Aflac, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, The CW Network, Jumanji: The Next Level and Macy’s. Multimarket partners include American Girl, Delta Dental, Mercedes-Benz and Powercrunch with more to be announced.

The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One is produced by Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia, and John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia.

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

About Capital One

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

About the Ryan Seacrest Foundation

The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring today’s youth through entertainment and education focused initiatives. RSF’s first initiative is to build broadcast media centers — Seacrest Studios — within pediatric hospitals for patients to explore the creative realms of radio, television and new media. Founded in 2009, RSF currently has Seacrest Studios at hospitals in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Nashville, Orange County, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. For more information, visit www.ryanseacrestfoundation.org.

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