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Phoenix, Ariz.– June 3, 2019 — iHeartRadio and Surf Media, Inc. are partnering to bring iHeartRadio’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service to rideshare passengers as the exclusive audio service on Surf tablets.

Beginning today, passengers who ride in a Lyft or Uber car that has a Surf rideshare entertainment tablet can choose from iHeartRadio’s expansive selection of live radio, custom Artist Radio stations, free playlists and podcasts. This partnership will continue Surf’s objective to bring choice to rideshare passengers in the form of quality entertainment experiences.

“We feel proud to partner with a leading global media and entertainment provider,” said Eli Chmouni, CEO and founder of Surf. “iHeartMedia and Surf’s partnership not only improves the rideshare experience for passengers across the country, but also establishes Surf as the top rideshare entertainment and media platform.” 

“iHeartRadio is the all-in-one app for all things audio and we are excited to partner with Surf Media to offer our broad array of content and programming to their users’ rideshare experience,” said Michele Laven, President of Strategic Partnerships Group for iHeartMedia. “Whether it’s listening to your favorite podcast or streaming your music or any radio station across the country, iHeartRadio provides listeners with a seamless, easy-to-use experience and we are always committed to making it available on every device and platform they expect it.”   

Surf tablets are found in rideshare cars across Phoenix, Los Angeles, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Denver, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami and San Diego. 

About Surf

Surf is a media distribution platform that places interactive tablets in rideshare vehicles for the entertainment of passengers and the promotion of businesses and brands. In addition to high-quality, curated content, entertaining videos, movie trailers and music, Surf tablets connect passengers to the best local businesses in their area. Visit ridewithsurf.com for more information.

Music Icon Joins iHeartRadio Stations Across the Country During Thursday Afternoon Drive Time to Discuss His Life and Music and How They Influenced Paramount’s Film Rocketman on the Eve of Its Friday Opening

WHAT: Paramount Pictures is partnering with iHeartMedia to build instant awareness across the U.S. about the highly-anticipated release of the new film, Rocketman, with an hour-long on-air radio special with the iconic and legend himself Elton John on May 30 at 5 p.m. ET/PT.  The exclusive on-air special will feature Elton John as he personally introduces his favorite hits of all time and shares captivating stories across more than 120 iHeartRadio AC, Hot AC, Classic Rock, and Oldies stations nationwide and digitally.  Hundreds of millions of fans will tune in to get a sneak peek into the new film about Elton John’s life and legendary music. iHeartMedia stations nationwide will also build anticipation to film’s Friday, May 31 release of Rocketmanwith an official countdown across its stations. 

 Elton John will share some of his favorite hits including “Your Song,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man.”  In addition, leading up to the radio special, snippets from the exclusive special will be featured in iHeartRadio’s Icons: Real talk with the greatest minds in music and culturepodcast hosted by Disgraceland’s Jake Brennan.   

Featured quotes from Elton John include:

• “Music saved me and that’s why there’s music all the way through the film. It’s been a constant in my life since I was a little boy. It saved me because I still kept working when I was mis-behaving and doing drugs…I’m still alive because of that…”
• “I want people to come away with the thought that yes, you can survive…and you need your friends to help you through…”
• “I'm loving every second of it, because it's honest and it's truthful, even though it's a fantasy. It's truthful about me.”
• “Somebody suggested not having it in the film…I could not leave the fact that I got married and I was a gay man out of the movie…”

WHO:  Paramount Pictures, iHeartMedia and Elton John Celebrate the Premiere of Rocketman.

 WHEN: Radio Broadcast with Elton John (60 minutes): 

• Thursday, May 30 at 5 p.m. local time

 

New York, NY – May 29, 2019 – iHeartMedia announced today that Andrew L. Dahm has been named the company’s Chief Privacy Officer. Dahm will also remain in his role as iHeartMedia’s Senior Corporate Counsel.

In this new role, Dahm will be responsible for shaping, regulating and administering iHeartMedia’s privacy policies and strategies to ensure they continue to meet global regulatory requirements and address the company’s specific needs. He will also work closely with Steve Mills, iHeartMedia’s Global Chief Information Officer, and David Neuman, iHeartMedia’s Global Chief Information Security Officer, to oversee company-wide data security and protection plans.

“Protecting our company data and personal information has always been a priority for iHeartMedia,” said Rich Bressler, iHeartMedia’s President, COO and CFO. “Andrew is uniquely suited for this important new role at our company and has been at the center of the legal aspects of all of our digital operations for several years, including the development of our privacy policies for consumers and employees and our third-party vendor relationships relating to privacy matters.”

“I’m looking forward to helping to spearhead the company’s privacy strategy, regulatory compliance and risk management efforts as iHeartMedia’s Chief Privacy Officer,” said Dahm. “iHeartMedia serves tens of millions of people each month through our vast array of platforms, including our iHeartRadio digital service and more than 800 station and personality websites. They trust us with their information and keeping that information safe is our top priority.”

Dahm joined iHeartMedia in 2011 as its Senior Corporate Counsel, Business and Regulatory, and has helped ensure company-wide compliance with privacy and data security laws through the review of iHeartMedia’s data use practices. His duties also encompass the preparation of data security policies, online terms of use, and privacy policies and the negotiation of data use transactions. Prior to joining iHeartMedia, Dahm worked in the Corporate and Securities Section of Cox Smith Matthews in San Antonio and as a software developer for Motive Communications in Austin, Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law and Rice University.

 

New York, NY – May 21, 2019 – iHeartMedia, Inc. announced today that media industry veteran Kareem Chin has been named Senior Vice President and Head of Investor Relations, effective today. Chin will be based in New York and will report to Rich Bressler, President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of iHeartMedia, Inc.

 

In his new role, Chin will be managing iHeartMedia’s relationship with the investor community and ensuring that the company strategy is aligned with the needs of its equity holders following iHeartMedia’s listing on the NASDAQ exchange. In this role he will work closely with Bressler; Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc.; Paul McNicol, EVP and General Counsel; and leaders of iHeartMedia’s Finance and Communications teams, and will oversee the company’s investor conferences, investor meetings and quarterly earnings releases and financial filings.

 

“We’re extremely pleased to have someone with Kareem’s extensive financial background and industry knowledge to help reintroduce the equity world to iHeartMedia and tell the story of iHeart’s leadership in audio as we prepare to list on the NASDAQ exchange,” said Bressler. “Kareem is both well-known and well respected in the investment and media communities, which makes him the perfect person to work with both our new shareholders and the equity analysts who will now cover us.”

 

“This is an extremely exciting time for iHeartMedia and for the financial community overall,” said Chin. “The company continues to cement its position as the leading multiplatform audio company and I’m excited to be able to share the details of the company’s financial evolution and growth with investors, analysts and shareholders.”

 

Prior to joining iHeartMedia, Chin spent three years as Vice President of Investor Relations for Viacom, where he played an integral role in all of the company’s investor relations efforts, including the communication of the company’s strategies and quarterly results as well as the coordination of corporate access, investor conferences and non-deal roadshows. He previously spent over a decade in investment banking, including serving as Senior Vice President of Investment Banking – Media & Telecommunications Group at Jefferies and as Vice President of Investment Banking – Mergers and Acquisitions at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.  Chin is a graduate of the Columbia Graduate School of Business, where he received his MBA in Finance & Economics, and the State University of New York at Albany, where he received a B.S. in Finance.

 

Ally Brooke, CNCO, Madison Beer and Jake Miller

To Perform on June 1

 

Hosted by Asher Angel from The Blockbuster Film Shazam!

 

 

What:             iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the 2019 IHEARTRADIO KIIS FM’S WANGO TANGO VILLAGE, Presented By California Earthquake Authority, taking place on Saturday, June 1 at 1:00 PM PT at Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center and home of the LA Chargers and the LA Galaxy, in Carson. 

 

Who:               The FREE event will feature games, prizes, carnival rides and live performances by Ally Brooke, CNCO, Madison Beer and Jake Miller. The event will also feature Special Guest Host, Asher Angel from the blockbuster film Shazam!

 

When:             Saturday, June 1, 2018, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

 

Where:           Parking Lot 12 at Dignity Health Sports Park 

                        18400 S Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746

 

More:              IHEARTRADIO KIIS FM’S FREE WANGO TANGO VILLAGE takes place before the main event, iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by The JUVÉDERM^® Collection of Dermal Fillers. The Village will take place in Parking Lot 12 at The Diginity Health Sports Park. The main event will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and will feature performances by Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Halsey, 5 Seconds of Summer, Zedd, Ally Brooke with Special Guest Tyga, Ava Max, Fletcher and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.  

                       

Freeform will exclusively broadcast a 90-minute television special on Friday, June 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. In addition, LiveXLive will livestream the concert exclusively for fans nationwide on livexlive.com, and the event will also broadcast live via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country in 100 markets.

 

For news and information about the 2019 iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by JUVEDERM Collection of Dermal Fillers visit iHeartRadio.com/WangoTango or follow #WangoTango on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  For more information about The JUVÉDERM Collection of Dermal Fillers, please visit www.juvederm.com.

 

 

 

Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Dan + Shay, Luke Combs, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Chris Janson, Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots, Lauren Alaina, Tenille Townes and Caylee Hammack Among Country Music Superstar Performances

Austin, TX – May 6, 2019 – The sixth annual iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One® hosted Country music’s biggest superstars on Saturday night at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. The event, which was hosted by Bobby Bones, celebrated all things Country with performances by Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Dan + Shay, Luke Combs, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Chris Janson, Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots, Lauren Alaina and featured an iHeartCountry Guitar Pull with Tenille Townes and Caylee Hammack. 

Saturday kicked off with the fourth annual Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One at Frank Erwin Center's North Box Office Plaza. The free daytime event featured live performances by Russell Dickerson, Michael Ray, Lauren Alaina, LOCASH and Morgan Wallen. The village also featured fan zones and interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners.

The music of the iHeartRadio app came to life with an extraordinary lineup and these special moments:

• Luke Combs kicked the 2019 iHeartCountry Festival with songs from his debut album, This One's for You. Alongside a full band, the singer/songwriter strummed away at his guitar through a 25-minute performance of his hit songs including "When It Rains It Pours," "Must've Never Met You," "One Number Away," "Beautiful Crazy," and "Hurricane." For his closer, he selected fan favorite "She’s Got the Best of Me."
• Florida Georgia Line brought the party to Frank Erwin Center with an array of hits including "Colorado" and "Cruise." The duo also showed love to their newest single, "Y'all Boys," as well as "Talk You Out of It," "Simple," and their record-breaking Bebe Rexha collaboration, "Meant To Be." The pair also surprised fans when they reunited with Daytime Village performer Morgan Wallen for their closing number, "Up Down."
• Little Big Town took to the stage performing renditions of "Better Man," "Front Porch Thing," "Girl Crush" and "Boondocks," but the highlight of their performance was their new single, "The Daughters." Fairchild told the audience said, "We've only sung it a couple of times. This is a song for all the little girls out there and all the good men in the house that are raising up or caring for the daughters." 
• Host and performer, Bobby Bones took things to a new level with his performance when he brought out special guest, LOCASH. With The Raging Idiots by his side, the long-time on air personality brought the crowd to their feet as he went through his set of familiar songs including his new single, "The Emoji Love Song," plus a hilarious tweaked rendition of "Jesus Knows," The Charlie Daniels Band's "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" and Bon Jovi’s "Livin' On A Prayer."
• The 2019 iHeartCountry Festival showcased women in Country when Lauren Alaina, Tenille Townes and Caylee Hammack came together for an iHeartCountry Guitar Pull. While Hammack kicked off the set with "Family Tree," Townes opted for "Somebody's Daughter" and Alaina went for her 2018 single, "Ladies In The ‘90s," as well as her ultimate anthem, "Road Less Traveled." After showing love to each of their respective songs, the trio saved the best for last when they churned out a playful duet of Shania Twain’s iconic smash, "Man! I Feel Like A Woman."
• Dan + Shay delivered hits from the past and present as the pair kicked off their set with their newest single, "All To Myself," followed by “How Not To," "Speechless," "19 You + Me," and their smash hit, "Tequila." 
• Chris Janson brought ‘Good Vibes’ to the iHeartCountry Festival. After kicking off with a harmonica solo for "Redneck Life," and also performing "Fix A Drink,” and "Good Vibes." 
• Tim McGraw ended his birthday week with an epic performance as he closed the 2019 iHeartCountry Music Festival – the country music vet brought his signature cowboy hat and suave demeanor to deliver the many hits from his three-decade career. From "Truck Yeah" to "Southern Voice," "All I Want," "Barbecue Stain" and so much more, including his new single "Thought About You."

iHeartMedia broadcasted the iHeartCountry Festival live in their local markets and at iHeartRadio.com and the event livestreamed exclusively on LiveXLive.

The iHeartCountry Festival is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year's event include Capital One®, Delta Dental, Eyemart Express, Mercedes-Benz, Progressive® Insurance, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. The 2019 iHeartCountry Festival’s benefiting charity will be St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and for every ticket sold, iHeartMedia will donate $1 to help fund the hospital's lifesaving treatments and research. For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.

“Math & Magic: Stories From the Frontiers of Marketing” Will Debut May 14 on the iHeartPodcast Network

Listen to the Official Trailer Now on iHeartRadio

NEW YORK – May 6, 2019 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, today announced the upcoming launch of Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman’s first podcast, “Math & Magic: Stories From the Frontiers of Marketing,” on the iHeartPodcast Network. The iHeartRadio Original podcast will feature conversations between Pittman and other visionary leaders from across the entertainment and media industries as they share how they’ve used insights and creativity to cut through the noise and bring incredible ideas to life time and time again. The first two episodes of the weekly podcast will premiere on May 14 and will feature interviews with the legendary Maurice Levy, who, during his tenure as CEO of Publicis Groupe, increased the value of the company by 100x and expanded a French agency into a true global advertising and communications leader; and Scooter Braun, renowned talent entrepreneur, investor and entertainment executive who boosted the careers of international superstars such as Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and many others and is one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People In the World. Subsequent episodes will air each Tuesday on the iHeartRadio app.

“I’ve been fortunate in my career to be at the forefront of the cable TV, internet and audio revolutions, and I’ve been part of – and heard – so many stories that are keys to breakout successes,” said Pittman. “This podcast will be about sharing those stories through the people who have lived them – and sometimes it’s just eavesdropping on old friends reminiscing about how things really happened.”

On each episode, Pittman will be joined by some of today’s most gifted disruptors to share their experiences of how math and/or magic have led to some of the industry’s most successful marketing, creative and business successes. The series will dig into stories about how music moguls find and bet on the next Ariana Grande; why buying pages in The New York Times and leaving them completely blank is a brilliant marketing strategy; and how ‘Imported from Detroit’ originated as a marketing campaign. In addition to Levy and Braun, Pittman will also sit down with Julie Rieger, former Chief Data Strategist and head of media for 20th Century Fox Film; music legend Shaggy; Judy McGrath, former Chairman and CEO of MTV Networks; Tim Castree, CEO of GroupM North America; Ben Lerer, CEO of Group Nine Media; Jarl Mohn, CEO of NPR; and more.

“Bob Pittman is a media visionary unlike any other going all the way back to his creation of MTV, and his discussions with the brightest minds in the industry are riveting,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “Whether you’re figuring out your career path, starting a business, looking to change the world – or just want to hear interesting conversations – ’Math & Magic’ is a must-listen. Bob’s interview style will make you feel like you’re right there in the room soaking up secrets from some of the biggest innovators and disruptors of our time.”

Pittman has a long history as a consumer product and media innovator. He was at the forefront of the cable revolution as co-founder of MTV and the CEO of MTV Networks; had a hand in bringing the internet to the masses as the COO of America Online; and is now leading the audio revolution sweeping the world. In addition, Pittman has served as CEO of Time Warner Enterprises, Six Flags Theme Parks and Century 21 Real Estate. He has also been investor in tech and consumer businesses.

iHeartRadio is America’s #1 commercial podcaster and the #1 streaming digital radio service. Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to “Math & Magic” on your favorite device.

PFL and iHeartMedia to Enhance Fan Experience Through Music, Talent, Audio Content, Consumer Promotions and More 

 

NEW YORK CITY and WASHINGTON, DC (May 3, 2019) -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the first organization ever to present MMA in the sport-season format of Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship,and leading audio company iHeartMedia, today announced a marketing, content and promotion partnership designed to promote fight events and enhance the fan experience through the fusion of music and MMA.  

iHeartMedia on-air hosts and talent will make appearances at select events, kicking off with New York’s Hip Hop and R&B station Power 105.1’s DJ Suss-One spinning live at the first event of the PFL 2019 Season May 9 at Nassau Coliseum.  Promotional opportunities continue with DJ Envy of The Breakfast Club, the popular morning show syndicated on Hip-Hop and R&B stations nationwide, to drive tune-in for the events.

The partnership also includes creating music experiences in connection with each fight night and providing fans with access to PFL “in the life” fighter interviews. Fans will gain insight into what happens behind-the-scenes during fight week through the lens of iHeart and PFL influencers. Promotional contests will run across iHeartMedia stations throughout the country and on iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital live streaming radio service.  

“The goal of our partnership with iHeart is to create an immersive and exciting experience for fans through music, entertainment and fighter interactions in connection with our regular season, playoff and championship events,” said Peter Murray, CEO of the PFL. “As the leader in audio, with more than 270 million listeners a month on their broadcast stations alone, iHeartMedia will help us reach a massive audience as we enhance and promote our season, which starts May 9 on ESPN2, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.” 

“We are thrilled to be working with the PFL and have the ability to create significant awareness for them through our leading broadcast and digital assets,” said Joe Robinson, President of Corporate Development & Ventures. “We are also excited to have the opportunity to reach this new enthusiastic audience and offer our listeners even more exclusive content and entertainment that they can’t hear anywhere else.” 

Every PFL event will air across ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+, — the leading multi-sport streaming service, in addition to TSN in Canada, and on a wide and diverse group of premier global distribution partner platforms reaching over 130 countries around the world. 

The first half of the regular season – PFL 1, 2 and 3 – will be held on May 9, May 23 and June 6 at NYCB LIVE’s Nassau Coliseum. Following a five-week break, PFL action will resume from Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on July 11, July 25 and August 8. The top eight fighters in the five men’s weight classes and top four in the women’s lightweight division will earn spots in the Playoffs this October in hopes of advancing to the PFL Championship on New Year’s Eve.

About Professional Fighters League

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) presents MMA for the first time in the sport-season format where individual fighters control their own destiny, competing in a regular season, playoffs, and championship.  PFL’s differentiated format and exciting fights sparked breakout growth for the league.   PFL events are Thursday nights primetime live on ESPN2 and ESPN+.

The PFL 2019 Season features elite MMA athletes across six weight classes, including the first-ever 155-pound women’s division, with each fighter having two fights during the PFL Regular Season in May, June, July, and August.  The top eight fighters in each weight class advance to the single-elimination PFL Playoffs in October, where fighters must fight twice and win twice in the same night to advance to the finals.  PFL Championship is New Year’s Eve with the winners of each title bout being crowned PFL World Champion of their respective weight class and earning $1 million. Viewers will be delivered next-gen stats never before seen in MMA through the PFL’s proprietary SmartCage™ platform and Cagenomics™ technology.

PFL is backed by an investor group of sports, media, entertainment, and business titans.  Watch PFL live Thursday nights in the U.S. on ESPN2, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes.  PFL is also available in 130 countries around the world with leading local broadcasters.  

For more info visit www.PFLmma.com and follow PFL on Instagram (@PFLmma), Twitter (@ProFightLeague), and Facebook (/ProFightLeague).

“Sleepwalkers” launches today on the iHeartPodcast Network

NEW YORK— May 2, 2019 — iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, today announced the upcoming launch of “Sleepwalkers,” a new iHeartRadio Original podcast about the effect of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology on all aspects of human life–– from dating to health, creativity, deflecting potential terrorists and more. Hosted by Emmy and Peabody Award winner Oz Woloshyn and co-hosted by Karah Preiss, former host of The Huffington Post science show “Talk Nerdy To Me” and the Co-founder of Belletrist, a social media-first community for book lovers, this podcast will reveal the fundamental implications of AI and how humans can leverage it without letting it take over completely. “Sleepwalkers” debuted its first episode last night exclusively on iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations throughout the country and is available today on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcast are heard.

Each week Woloshyn will interview top technology executives, politicians and authors to unpack the advantages, challenges and surprises associated with today’s AI revolution, including Yuval Noah Harari, author of 'Sapiens' and 'Homo Deus', Dr. Helen Fisher of Match.com, and Astro Teller, who runs X, a secretive research lab at Google. Episodes will also feature insight from everyday listeners, highlighting the practical and emotional impact of this technology on modern human life.

“AI technology has quickly infiltrated every element of our existence,” said Oz Woloshyn, Host of ‘Sleepwalkers’. “From diagnosing aggressive cancers, to automating facial recognition, helping people find love, and even writing movie scripts from scratch, there are a host of immediate and mind-blowing applications. On ‘Sleepwalkers,’ we’ll tackle some of the biggest questions around this much-debated topic.”

“‘Sleepwalkers’ will be a fascinating and highly relevant addition to our growing library of podcast content, and we are excited to build huge awareness of this new iHeartRadio Original by debuting the first episode to hundreds of millions of listeners across our broadcast radio stations,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “AI is on everyone’s minds these days and this show facilitates thought-provoking discussion about the way this technology is changing the world around us.”

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 and gaming consoles.

Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to “Sleepwalkers” on your favorite device now.

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Handler’s first-ever podcast to debut on the iHeartPodcast Network May 23 featuring excerpts from candid interviews with celebrity friends recorded live from her current book tour

NEW YORK – MAY 2, 2019 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and Chelsea Handler today announced the upcoming launch of her first podcast, “Life Will Be the Death of Me,” on the iHeartPodcast Network. The iHeartRadio Original comedic podcast, which shares the same title as Handler’s new memoir, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list, will feature interviews between the comedian and her inner circle of friends recorded live from her current book tour. The first episode of the 20-episode weekly podcast will premiere May 23, with subsequent episodes airing each Thursday on the iHeartRadio app. 

On the podcast, Chelsea engages prominent TV and film personalities, news anchors and authors in humorous conversations about her life, her work and where she’s headed next. The series coincides with the release of her much-anticipated sixth book – a funny, thought provoking, super-honest, all-true, and relatable memoir that explores Chelsea’s life-changing year of self-discovery, healing and growth. 

“Life Will Be the Death of Mechronicles a major turning point in my life, when I got honest with myself and finally addressed the pain I felt after losing my brother,” said Chelsea Handler. “The dialogue I had with my therapist made me realize my emotions were valid. I wanted to write a book that mattered, and I feel the exact same way about the podcast. The conversations you’ll hear will explore the same themes as the book, and to get real about pain, grief, recovery, and taking back control of your life.”

In her memoir, which launched to rave reviews in April, Chelsea chronicles how Donald Trump’s election spurred her to make major life changes. From embarking on a quest to become more self-sufficient to meeting a psychiatrist for therapy sessions to finding her voice as a political activist, Chelsea keeps readers laughing while inspiring them to uncover what really matters in their lives. The spirit of her memoir is brought to life in audio format through the “Life Will Be the Death of Me” podcast, where the comedian dishes on what she’s been up to since writing the book, and what’s to come in the year ahead. 

“Chelsea Handler is an iconic comedian with a massive fan base, and we’re thrilled to partner with her on her podcasting debut,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “iHeartMedia’s unparalleled reach will enable listeners everywhere to connect with Chelsea through the intimate format of audio. They’ll feel like they’re right there in the room with Chelsea and her friends for these personal, and sometimes hilarious conversations.” 

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 and gaming consoles. Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to “Life Will Be the Death of Me” on your favorite device.

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About Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Handler is a writer, comedian, producer, TV host, activist, and the author of six consecutive New York Times bestsellers. She hosted the late-night talk show Chelsea Latelyon the E! network from 2007 to 2014 and released a documentary series, Chelsea Does, on Netflix in January 2016. In 2016 and 2017, Handler hosted the talk show Chelseaon Netflix. She is at work on a documentary about white privilege that will be released by Netflix in 2019.