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Romance Publisher 831 Stories and iHeartPodcasts Launch “Radio 831: A Romance Podcast” Hosted by Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall

iHeartMedia — Thu, 04/30/2026 - 08:00

Listen to the audio trailer now HERE

NEW YORK — April 30, 2026 — Romance publisher 831 Stories and iHeartPodcasts today announced “Radio 831: A Romance Podcast,” a weekly romance chat-show series hosted by Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall. The podcast will debut its first episode next week on May 7 with new episodes available weekly on Thursdays. Listeners can hear the official audio trailer now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard, here.

“Radio 831” will offer romance fans a weekly half-hour hit of all things happening in the wide world of romance. Hosts and romance superfans Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall will bring their trademark curiosity, insightfulness, and die-hard enthusiasm to book buzz, screen-adaptation drama, and the genre’s countless intersections with internet discourse and celebrity culture. They’ll call on experts—from authors to BookTokers—to help them dive into the big and small stories of the moment with a lot of heart.

831 Stories offers romance fans many ways to engage with the genre and the world of their books, from monthly novella releases, live events, merchandise ripped from the pages—and The Ones, a monthly membership program for those who want to find it all in one place. With the addition of “Radio 831,” the publisher is expanding avenues for readers to participate in the trends, topics, and news that keep the romance community talking.

Basker and McCall are recognizable faces in this realm: Basker has made a name for herself as a beloved romance scholar on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack, where her academic and cerebral takes often lead the discourse of the day and reflect her remarkably deep understanding of the genre’s history and source material. McCall is well-known for her frequent magazine cover stories, her popular erotica scripts for Quinn Originals includingThe Queen’s Guard and The Trials, and her Instagram, a fandom-centric source for all things pop culture, books, and movies. She also has her own highly anticipated romance debut coming from Little, Brown in 2027.

831 Stories and McCall are represented by UTA. “Radio 831: A Romance Podcast” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

Download the podcast cover art HERE.

Sanjana Basker
By day, Sanjana Basker is a doctoral student in counseling psychology studying sex, gender, intimacy, and health through a critical feminist lens. By night, she's still a doctoral student, but she's also a romance reader, reviewer, and enthusiast. You can find her work on TikTok and most other platforms under @baskinsuns or on Substack at Scratch Paper.

Tyler McCall

Tyler McCall is the author of People Like You, coming Spring 2027. Formerly the editor-in-chief of Fashionista, Tyler is now a freelance writer whose bylines have appeared in publications like Who What Wear, Marie Claire, Elle, and The Cut. She has read more books than should be humanly possible, spends most weekends putting her Alamo Drafthouse Season Pass to work, and considers herself to be an amateur Gossip Girl historian. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok @eiffeltyler or on Substack at Voted Most Talkative.

Sonoro and iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network Launch “Help From A Hypocrite with Joey Dardano”

iHeartMedia — Wed, 04/29/2026 - 08:00

Listen to the first episode now, HERE

NEW YORK – April 29, 2026 – Today, Sonoro and My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latino voices and stories, announced the launch of their new comedy podcast, “Help from a Hypocrite with Joey Dardano,” giving out “the worst advice from the dumbest people you know.” The podcast is available beginning today, April 29, 2026 with new episodes available weekly on Wednesdays.

Hosted and executive produced by comedian Joey Dardano, “Help from a Hypocrite,” will help listeners with their problems—by giving them the worst advice known to mankind. Those looking for some sage counseling to help with a serious issue... this is not the show for you. If listeners are in search of the most elaborate excuse to get out of their second cousin’s baby shower or help on how to end a prolonged situationship, then this is the perfect podcast. Joined by his comedian pals and internet personalities like Yvette Segan, Melissa Villaseñor, Nev Schulman, Grace O’Malley, George Civeris, The Cooligans and more, Dardano, who is best known for his stand up comedy and appearances on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, will provide listeners with outlandish solutions to (not so) everyday problems.

“Almost everything I’ve put online is short-form – a minute or less,” says host and EP Joey Dardano. “I’m excited for those who’ve found me and stopped by for a quick laugh to finally stick around and hang a while with me on ‘Help from a Hypocrite’. Get to know each other. See if we can take our relationship further. I really want to thank Sonoro and My Cultura for giving me the space to have some fun with my hilarious friends. That’s what this is all about!!”

“As a longtime fan of Joey’s comedy, I’m thrilled to launch ‘Help from a Hypocrite’ together with our team at Sonoro and our partners at My Cultura,” says Sonoro Director of Content Partnerships and series EP, Alex González. “Joey is a singular comedic voice and we can’t wait to bring fans along on our roller coaster of a podcast. Strap in – you’re in for a fun ride.”

“Joey Dardano’s humor is sharp, unpredictable and instantly engaging, making ‘Help From A Hypocrite’ a perfect match for our listeners,” said Leo Gomez, Head of iHeart’s My Cultura Podcast Network. “This podcast captures the playful, culturally fluent comedy our listeners love, and we’re excited to team up with Sonoro again to bring it to life.”

“Help From A Hypocrite” is available now on the iHeartRadio app, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network launched May 2021 in collaboration with Enrique Santos, iHeartMedia’s top-rated on-air personality and President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino, and has since welcomed actor, producer, entrepreneur and activist Wilmer Valderrama along with Eva Longoria and her studio Hyphenate Media Group as stakeholders. Since launch, the network has seen steady listener growth and has become home to more than 60 podcasts including hit series “Chiquis and Chill,” “The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos,” “Bleep! with Ana Navarro,” “Against All Odds with Yris Palmer,” “More Better with Stephanie & Melissa,” “Princess of South Beach,'' “Wrestling with Freddie,” “Sacred Scandal,” “Radio Ambulante,” “Magical Rewind,” “Agushto Papá,” “Enrique Santos Podcast,” “You vs You with Lex Borrero,” “Starring: Desi Arnaz & Wilmer Valerrama,” and many more. All My Cultura shows are distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listeners can find the full catalog of My Cultura podcasts here.

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ABOUT SONORO:

Sonoro is a global entertainment company that creates and distributes premium, culturally- relevant content that originates in audio and expands into TV, film, consumer products, live events, and beyond. Sonoro collaborates with leading and emerging storytellers to develop original IP in English, Spanish, and Spanglish. The company has launched twelve #1 hit shows, is developing 135 pieces of original IP, and has 18 television and film projects in active development. According to Podtrac, Sonoro is the 4th largest podcast network in the world (and the #1 network for multicultural creators), delivering 100 million downloads per month. Sonoro is based in Los Angeles, New York City, and Mexico City.

Kaleidoscope And iHeartPodcasts Launch “SuperHuman,” A New Investigative Series On The Enhanced Games And The True Limits Of Human Performance

iHeartMedia — Wed, 04/29/2026 - 08:00

Hosted by writer, former GQ editor, and Fast Company alum Chris Gayomali, the limited series unpacks the controversial competition The Enhanced Games, which invites athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs in pursuit of million-dollar prizes, broken world records, and a radical redefinition of human limits

First episode premieres May 5, 2026, with new episodes every Tuesday

Listen to the trailer HERE

Download show art HERE (Photo Credit: Kaleidoscope & iHeartPodcasts); Download host photo HERE (Photo Credit: June Kim)

NEW YORK, NY – April 29, 2026 – Kaleidoscope, the New York-based media company redefining science and technology storytelling, and iHeartPodcasts today announced SuperHuman, a provocative new investigative podcast examining the most controversial experiment in modern sports: the Enhanced Games. Hosted by writer, former GQ editor, and Fast Company alum Chris Gayomali, the limited series explores what happens when elite athletes are allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs openly in pursuit of world records and million-dollar prizes. The official trailer is available now, with the first episode premiering Tuesday, May 5, 2026, ahead of the Enhanced Games, which are scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Resorts World in Las Vegas, Nevada. New episodes will be published weekly every Tuesday. Listeners can hear the official podcast trailer now, HERE.

Built as a tech billionaire’s high-stakes redux of the Roman Colosseum, the Enhanced Games aim to disrupt the Olympics by allowing athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs without traditional testing restrictions. Former Olympians and elite competitors, including British swimmer Ben Proud, Ukrainian swimmer Andre Golarov, and Olympic medalist Megan Romano, will join the podcast to discuss pushing their bodies to new limits in pursuit of world records and a million-dollar prize.

SuperHuman investigates what happens when science, ambition, money, and spectacle collide. In an era defined by GLP-1 medications, bespoke medicine, peptides, and everyday steroid use at neighborhood gyms, the series asks a deeper question: what future are elite athletes sprinting toward, and are the rest of us racing there too?

Part sports thriller, part science investigation, and part cultural reckoning, SuperHuman also explores the broader media spectacle surrounding the games, the promises of optimization, and the very real physiological consequences of pushing the human body beyond established limits. The series will culminate in a narrative episode following the games in May, with additional debrief conversations examining what happens after the race is over and what these experiments may signal for the future of medicine and sport.

“At Kaleidoscope, we’re interested in the stories that sit at the edge of what's possible that ask us to reckon with our destination,” said Oz Woloshyn, Co-founder of Kaleidoscope. “We’re living through a moment where human optimization has gone from niche to mainstream, and the Enhanced Games are an extreme expression of that shift. SuperHuman uses that idea as a starting point to explore a much bigger question: how far we’re willing to go to push the limits of being human.”

Gayomali is a writer and editor whose work sits at the intersection of technology, culture, and wellness. A former editor at GQ and reporter at Fast Company, Gayomali’s features regularly go viral, including his widely discussed October 2022 investigation into cosmetic leg lengthening, which was later spoofed on Saturday Night Live. He is also the author of the modern health newsletter HEAVIES.

“We’re at a unique point in history where the traditional notion of wellness is at an inflection point,” said Gayomali. “And the Enhanced Games capture all these ideas around longevity and aging and the pursuit of excellence like nothing else in the culture. It has been, and will likely continue to be, a wild ride.”

SuperHuman is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and joins Kaleidoscope’s growing slate of premium content exploring science and technology. New episodes will publish every Tuesday on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

For more information on Kaleidoscope, please visit www.k-scope.com.

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About Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is a genre-defining media company, using human storytelling to transport audiences to the frontiers of discovery. Founded in 2022 by Oz Woloshyn and Mangesh Hattikudur, Kaleidoscope's network of science and technology programming works to make the most important ideas of our time accessible, engaging, and emotionally resonant — for everyone who wants a stake in this new future. Today, the network reaches millions and is home to hit shows including On Musk: with Walter Isaacson and The Last Soviet: with Lance Bass. Visit www.k-scope.com for more information.

The 2026 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on May 2 from Moody Center in Austin, Texas

iHeartMedia — Wed, 04/29/2026 - 08:00

Disney+ and Hulu to stream the iHeartCountry Festival live

The event will also broadcast across iHeartCountry Stations Nationwide

WHAT: On Saturday, May 2 iHeartMedia celebrates the biggest names in country music at the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One at 7 p.m. CT from Moody Center in Austin, TX. Disney+ and Hulu will live stream all of the performances, giving subscribers exclusive front-row access from the comfort of their home. The event will also broadcast across iHeartCountry stations nationwide and the iHeartRadio app on Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT).

WHO: The main stage will feature performances from Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Carly Pearce, Shaboozey, Lauren Alaina, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Matthew and special guest George Birge.

The Daytime Village takes place on Saturday, May 2 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 Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Chase Matthew, RaeLynn and Josh Ross.

WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2026

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

MORE: Tickets to the main stage at the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival are on sale now at TicketMaster.com.

Additional information about the livestream can be found at DisneyPlusHulu.Live/iHeartCountry.

iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, America250, Bobcat, Booking.com, Electric for All, She Rises Studios and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® is the benefiting charity partner of the 2026 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.

Trusted Voices and Smart Creative Redefine Audio’s Role in Driving Brand Outcomes

iHeartMedia — Tue, 04/28/2026 - 08:00

New study from Omnicom Media Intelligence and iHeartMedia outlines how evolving audio formats deliver measurable full-funnel impact

NEW YORK, NY (April 28, 2026) - A new Partner Intelligence study from Omnicom Media Intelligence - the research arm of global media management group Omnicom Media - and iHeartMedia finds that audio advertising is delivering measurable gains across awareness, trust, and conversion as innovations in format and creative are accelerating consumer action and deepening engagement.

The study - Turning Volume into Value: What New Audio Innovations Mean for Advertisers - is based on a controlled experimental design among more than 3,500 U.S. adults who listen to audio content weekly. It evaluates the effectiveness of standard audio ads alongside host-read, long-form, dynamic and interactive formats, providing marketers with a playbook for aligning audio strategy to specific business objectives.

With audio now accounting for roughly one-third of daily media consumption, the findings underscore its growing importance within the media mix and its ability to amplify performance across channels.

“Audio is one of the few channels that delivers both scale and intimacy,” said Lainie Fertick, President, iHeartMedia Insights. “When brands combine trusted human voices with thoughtful innovation, audio becomes a powerful driver of trust, engagement and accelerated purchase behavior.”

Audio delivers full-funnel impact - and amplifies other channels

Across formats, audio advertising drove significant lifts in core brand metrics, including a 22-point increase in unaided ad recall among in-market consumers, alongside gains in favorability (+5 points), search intent (+6 points), and purchase intent (+5 points). The research also highlights audio’s “multiplier effect,” demonstrating that exposure to audio ads improves responsiveness across social and digital channels, increasing engagement and branded search activity.

Trusted voices and long-form storytelling enhance credibility and accelerate conversion

Host-read ads emerged as particularly effective in building emotional connection and brand trust. Messages delivered by familiar or trusted voices generated stronger gains in brand relevance, search intent, and purchase intent than standard ads, reinforcing the influence of the listener-host relationship.

The study also found that trusted hosts accelerate decision-making. Exposure to host-read ads drove a 20-point lift in likelihood to purchase within a week, significantly outperforming standard ads.

Long-form host-read executions further amplified these effects. By allowing more time for storytelling, these formats delivered up to 2X higher recall than shorter ads and increased the likelihood of near-term purchase, making them especially effective for consideration and conversion objectives.

“Listeners develop real relationships with the voices they hear every day,” said Kara Manatt, EVP, Intelligence Solutions, Omnicom Media. “When brands tap into that credibility at scale, the impact is measurable - trusted voices don’t just influence perception, they drive action.”

Innovation in creative formats boosts relevance, engagement and action

Emerging formats are also expanding what audio can do for brands. Dynamic ads tailored to context - such as time of day or listener environment - improved perceived relevance (80% vs. 73% for standard ads) and delivered stronger lifts in search intent.

Interactive motion-activated units, which prompt listeners to engage directly, proved especially effective among younger and in-market audiences, generating incremental gains in both search and purchase intent. These formats transform passive listening into active participation, helping brands convert high-intent consumers more efficiently.

Beyond individual tactics, the study emphasizes the importance of sequencing formats strategically. Combining trusted host-read ads with dynamic and interactive elements enables brands to guide consumers from awareness through to action within a cohesive audio strategy.

The full report can be accessed here.

The research was conducted among U.S. adults aged 18+ who listen to audio content at least weekly. Participants were randomly assigned to control and exposed groups, with real-world ad experiences followed by brand lift surveys to measure impact across key performance indicators.

“iHeartRadio Album Preview with Zara Larsson” Featuring Exclusive Music from Her Remix Album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, Streaming LIVE on TikTok April 30

iHeartMedia — Fri, 04/24/2026 - 08:00

Zara Larsson will share reimagined songs and inspiration behind the music with fans from her upcoming remix album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip ahead of its official release on May 1

New York, N.Y. – April 24, 2026 – iHeartMedia and TikTok announced today that on April 30 at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT the “iHeartRadio Album Preview with Zara Larsson” will stream LIVE on, @iheartradio, @tiktok, and @zaralarsson. Hosted at the iHeartRadio Los Angeles Theater, the preview will also broadcast on iHeartRadio CHR stations.

In celebration of Zara Larsson’s new remix album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, set to be released on May 1, fans will get an exclusive first-listen to songs from the new album, a performance from Zara and a special Q&A to hear her inspiration behind the new music.

If Zara’s 2025 breakthrough Midnight Sun was inspired by the feeling of an endless summer night, then Girls Trip is what happens when that night rolls into a whole season of pure pop energy. For the expanded set, the radiant Swedish star opens up her album and shouts, “Get in, girl!” to an international all-woman lineup including icons like Shakira, Robyn, Tyla, Kehlani, PinkPantheress, and more. Midnight Sun: Girls Trip crosses borders, genres, and vibes for a series of unforgettable musical moments of authentic self-expression and total freedom.

“Launching the remix of Midnight Sun with iHeartRadio and TikTok just feels right — that’s where the music is living and where the fans really are,” said Zara Larsson. “I’m so excited to finally give everyone an early taste of the remixes and special guests featured on the album and share some behind-the-scenes stories. It’s going to be a party and everyone’s invited.”

This is the third album release iHeartRadio and TikTok have partnered on, creating a next-generation release format that merges the scale of broadcast radio with the interactivity of a community-driven platform, delivering record-breaking results and outlining a new blueprint for artist launches moving forward.

“What we’ve seen with these iHeartMedia and TikTok Album Previews events is that when you combine massive reach with real fan connection, the results speak for themselves — billions of impressions, record‑breaking live engagement, and meaningful chart impact,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “This format has proven that turning an album release into a true live moment drives both discovery and fandom. Zara Larsson is an artist who thrives on authenticity and direct connection with her audience, and this kind of launch allows her to share her music and her story at scale, in a way that fans genuinely engage with. It’s exactly how new music should be introduced today.”

“TikTok LIVE is reshaping how audiences interact with their favorite artists and discover new music, and our partnership with iHeartMedia highlights the power of our engaged communities,” said Shen Gao, Head of US LIVE Operations. “Album Preview LIVEs highlight the momentum artists can continue to build on the platform around their work.”

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

About Zara Larsson

“Summer isn’t over yet” is more than a lyric from Zara Larsson’s perennial hit “Midnight Sun” — it’s a statement of purpose. A decade after dropping her first international single, 2015’s “Lush Life,” the GRAMMY-nominated Swedish sensation is taking her rightful place in the zeitgeist as a Main Pop Girl. In 2026, while her sold-out tour raged onward, she lodged three songs in the Hot 100: the recently viral “Lush Life” (#35, video nearing 1B views), “Midnight Sun” (#39), and PinkPantheress collab “Stateside” (#6, and #1 on the Global 200). All of that followed hot on the heels of Midnight Sun, Zara’s fourth, truest, and most vibrant album to date, made with a tight trusted team (MNEK, Margo XS, Helena Gao, Zhone) and unafraid to show all sides of the star: lovestruck, wistful, ambitious, flippant, fun, uncertain — often in the same breath. If that radiant LP was inspired by the feeling of an endless summer night in Stockholm, then the globe-trotting remix album, Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, is what happens when that night rolls into an infinite season of pure pop energy where everyone is invited. For the reinvented set, Zara opens up her acclaimed album and shouts, “GET IN, GIRL!” to a worldwide all-woman lineup including icons like Shakira, Robyn, Tyla, Kehlani, PinkPantheress, JT, and more. The collection crosses borders, genres, and vibes for a series of unforgettable musical moments of authentic self-expression, diverse artistry, and total hands-up, top-down, open-air freedom.

iHeartMedia and CitizenSkull Team Up To Develop Premium Scripted Podcasts and Announce First-Look Deal

iHeartMedia — Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:00

First show of the deal, a sci-fi podcast from best-selling comic book duo Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, set to launch this fall

NEW YORK – April 23, 2026 – iHeartMedia, the leading audio media company in America, has entered into a multi-year first-look development deal on all projects developed by CitizenSkull, the companies announced today. The partnership establishes an ongoing, multi-project relationship focused on developing and producing premium scripted audio content in the elevated genre space, with a focus on sci-fi and horror, and an emphasis on franchise-ready intellectual property (IP).

The first project under the deal will be “Prodigal,” a sci-fi thriller created and written by New York Times bestselling comic book duo Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, set to release this fall. The pair are known for their work across Marvel and DC, where they have written titles including Batman Beyond, Captain America, and Kang the Conqueror, building a reputation for high-concept, character-driven storytelling.

“We built this partnership with iHeart to create elevated genre storytelling that doesn’t just live in audio, but has the potential to expand across platforms,” said Butler. “’Prodigal’ is exactly the type of bold, high-concept IP we want to bring to market—grounded in character but designed to scale.”

“The deal underscores iHeartMedia’s continued commitment to high-end scripted audio, aligning with top-tier creative talent to develop original IP with multiplatform franchise potential,” said Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts.

The series will be showrun by Kevin Arbouet, whose work spans film, television, and audio, and who previously served as showrunner on THE MOVE: The Untold Story of an American Tragedy for Audible.

Executive producing for CitizenSkull are Sean M. Butler and Mark Myers, with Butler also serving as Producer. Paul Yurick of The Future Party co-produces alongside Butler, and Boye Akolade serves as co-executive producer. Butler has established a track record in premium audio and franchise-driven storytelling, having developed, sold and served as Executive Producer on the first iteration of the hit sports podcast All The Smoke, which was sold to Showtime, and serving as Executive Producer and Producer on THE MOVE: The Untold Story of an American Tragedy alongside Oscar-nominated studio MACRO, led by Charles King.

About CitizenSkull

CitizenSkull is a production and management company focused on developing premium content across film, television and audio, with an emphasis on distinctive voices and franchise-driven storytelling.

iHeartMedia Hosts “iHeartRadio Album Preview with Foo Fighters” Including Never Before Heard Music From Your Favorite Toy, Airing Exclusively on iHeartRadio Stations on April 23

iHeartMedia — Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:00

Foo Fighters will share never before heard songs and stories with fans from the upcoming album, Your Favorite Toy, ahead of its official release on April 24

The event will broadcast exclusively on iHeartRadio Rock and Alternative stations on April 23 at 9 p.m. ET

WHAT: iHeartMedia today announced they will host the “iHeartRadio Album Preview with Foo Fighters” taking place on April 23 at 9 p.m. ET. Foo Fighters will share never before heard songs and stories with fans from the band’s upcoming album, Your Favorite Toy ahead of the album's official release on April 24. Taped at the iHeartRadio Los Angeles Theater and hosted by Johnny Knoxville, the broadcast will air exclusively on iHeartRadio Rock and Alternative stations and on Rock Nation digital station on the iHeartRadio app at 9 p.m. ET on April 23.

WHO: The 12th album in Foo Fighters’ 15-GRAMMY-Award-winning discography, Your Favorite Toy was recorded at home, co-produced by the band and Oliver Roman, and mixed by Mark “Spike” Stent. Your Favorite Toy’s release coincides with Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear, Rami Jaffee and Ilan Rubin embarking on their massive Take Cover world tour. For more information on the rock ’n’ roll stadium tour of the summer, go to foofighters.com.

WHEN: The broadcast will air on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET.

WHERE: “iHeartRadio Album Preview with Foo Fighters” will air across iHeartRadio Rock and Alternative stations and on Rock Nation digital station.

MORE: Photos from the event can be found HERE. Password: iHeartTheater2026

Photo credit in caption: (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for iHeartRadio, Skyler Barberio for iHeartRadio)

iHeartPodcasts Launches “Look Back At It,” a New Weekly Series Hosted by Comedians Sam Jay and Alex English

iHeartMedia — Wed, 04/22/2026 - 08:00

Premiering April 29 in collaboration with “This Is Important,” the series follows the duo as they travel through time, exploring pop culture, politics and history with a comedic twist

Special guests include Larry Wilmore, Marie Faustin and more

Listen to the official trailer HERE

NEW YORK – April 22, 2026 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and the creators of the hit series “This Is Important” – Blake Anderson, Adam Devine and Anders Holm – today announced the premiere of “Look Back At It,” a new comedic history podcast hosted by Emmy-nominated writer and stand-up comic Sam Jay and acclaimed comedian Alex English. Fans can listen to the official trailer HERE.

The weekly series will feature hosts Jay and English hopping into a metaphorical time machine to spend a day in the past in hope of understanding the chaos that is sure to be the future. From pop culture and political news to scientific markers and medical breakthroughs, the duo alongside special guests including Larry Wilmore, Crissle West, Marc Lamont Hill, Tone Bell, Judy Gold, Clayton English, Mouse Jones, Sydnee Washington, Marie Faustin, Carl Jones and more will hold up a mirror to society and ask: “Did we really learn anything, or did we just become dumber?”

“Look Back At It” is co-produced by the team behind “This Is Important,” Anderson, Devine and Holm. The team first partnered with iHeart in 2020 following the success of their hit TV series “Workaholics” which has since grown into a broader production partnership now bringing “Look Back At It” under their franchise umbrella.

“I am truly thrilled to be doing this podcast with iHeart and the guys from ‘This Is Important.’ We have been homies for a while now so the chance to work with them on this project is what every artist dreams of—doing something cool with people you actually like,” said host Sam Jay. “And ‘Look Back At It’ is gonna fit well in their universe. Can’t wait for y’all to lock in and listen!! A time will be had for sure.”

“Let’s face the facts. The world needs more podcasts. Thankfully Adam Devine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson from ‘This Is Important’ listened and are bringing you more podcasts that are the most critically, crucially, important podcasts that will shift the earth off its axis and change the trajectory of humankind… Allegedly,” said the “This Is Important” creators. “We are excited to help launch ‘Look Back At It.’ Sam Jay is someone we’ve always found hilarious, with a disarming, fresh take on all things important, and Alex English is the perfect sidekick to her raw and original humor. We know this is the perfect first step in expanding the franchise with our favorite corporate overlord iHeart!”

“Look Back At It” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard beginning April 29, 2026.

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About Sam Jay

Stand-up comic and Emmy-nominated writer Sam Jay is best known as the Host and Executive Producer of HBO’s weekly late-night series Pause with Sam Jay. She also co-created and co-starred on the Peacock series Bust Down, with Langston Kerman, Jak Knight, and Chris Redd. She is a two-time Emmy nominee and WGA award nominee for her writing on Saturday Night Live. Sam’s first HBO special, Sam Jay: Salute Me Or Shoot Me, is now available to stream. Sam’s solo show We The People, just wrapped a hugely successful run at Edinburgh Fringe Fest in which the show was nominated for Best Comedy Show, and won The Uprise Award, which recognizes shows that dare to provoke, disrupt and reframe discussions. Sam was a standout on the dais at Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady. In 2018, she wrote for The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards and the MTV Movie & TV Awards, and in 2020 she wrote for the BET Awards. Sam was recently featured both on and off camera as the “Voice of God” announcer at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on NBC. In 2023, Sam recorded a set as part of Netflix’s Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration, along with Margaret Cho, Sandra Bernhard, Billy Eichner, and Eddie Izzard—now streaming on Netflix. Sam was named as one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2018, and a Comedy Central Comic to Watch in 2015, and in 2017 was selected for Just For Laughs: New Faces Showcase. She has performed on Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!; and released her Comedy Central Presents half hour to rave reviews. Sam has performed internationally at comedy clubs and festivals including the Vodafone Dublin Comedy Festival, Bumbershoot Festival, 208 Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Festival, Portland’s Bridgetown Festival, The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, Boston’s Women In Comedy Festival, among others. Sam’s 2020 special, Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning, is now available to stream on Netflix. Sam can currently be seen opposite Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the Kenya Barris-directed feature film, You People, now on Netflix. Sam’s other TV credits include her hosting role on Ricking Morty, the Rick and Morty post-show on Adult Swim. Additional TV credits include The Eric Andre Show; HBO Max’s That Damn Michael Che; MTV’s SafeWord; a recurring role on TV Land’s Nobodies; Starz’s Take My Wife, Comedy Central’s White Flight, Crank Yankers, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, and Broad City; and Viceland’s Party Legends and Flophouse. Sam is originally from Boston and currently splits her time between New York and Atlanta.

About Alex English

Alex English is an Emmy-nominated writer and comedian whose credits include the upcoming Barbershop adaptation for Amazon, Bad Thoughts for Netflix and three seasons writing on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. New York Magazine listed English as a “Comedian You Should & Will Know” and The New York Times lauded him as one of “The Queer Young Comics Redefining American Humor.” His other writing credits include theNational Lampoon Radio Hour podcast, B.E.T’s The Rundown with Robin Thede and Netflix’sThe Fix with Jimmy Carr. As a performer, English has appeared on such shows as Paramount+’s Inside Amy Schumer, HBOMax’s That Damn Michael Che, HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay and High Maintenance. He also appeared on Peacock’s New York After Dark and the Ilana Glazer produced Tight Five for Comedy Central Digital. As a stand up, he headlines clubs around the country and has opened for such comedians as Michael Che, Roy Wood, Jr., Michelle Wolf, Colin Jost and Sam Morril.

Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Chase Matthew, RaeLynn and Josh Ross to Perform at the Daytime Village at the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on May 2

iHeartMedia — Thu, 04/16/2026 - 08:00

NEW YORK- April 16, 2026- iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the Daytime Village at the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on Saturday, May 2 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 performances by Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Chase Matthew, RaeLynn and Josh Ross. The Daytime Village will also feature interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners.

Now in its thirteenth year, the 2026 main stage lineup will feature Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Carly Pearce, Shaboozey, Lauren Alaina, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Matthew and special guest George Birge. The festival is once again hosted by iHeartMedia's nationally syndicated top on-air Country personality, Bobby Bones.

Tickets to the main stage at the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival are on sale now at TicketMaster.com.

Hulu will be the Official Streaming Destination of the festival, with performances livestreamed exclusively to all Hulu subscribers. Additional information about the livestream will be posted across Hulu’s platform and social media channels. The event will also broadcast across iHeartCountry stations nationwide and the iHeartRadio app on Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT).

iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, Bobcat, Booking.com, Electric for All, She Rises Studios, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, with more to be announced.

For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.

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

iHeartPodcasts, Thoroughbred Studios and Goldhawk Productions Launch “Saigon” – An Epic Story About Love and War in Vietnam

iHeartMedia — Wed, 04/15/2026 - 08:00

New Scripted Audio Series Based on the Bestselling Novel by Anthony Grey Brings to Life a Gripping Saga of Love, Blood and Revolution Starring Kelly Marie Tran and Rob Benedict

Series Premieres Wednesday, April 22

Listen to the Official Trailer Now HERE

NEW YORK — April 15, 2026 — iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, Thoroughbred Studios and Goldhawk Productions today announced the launch of “Saigon,” a powerful new scripted fiction podcast that tells an epic story of love, war and power set against the backdrop of twentieth-century Vietnam.

Based on the bestselling novel by Anthony Grey, “Saigon” is narrated by Kelly Marie Tran (“Star Wars,” “Raya and the Last Dragon”) and also stars Rob Benedict (“Supernatural,” “Felicity.”) “Saigon” is the second title to be released from the Thoroughbred Studios and iHeartMedia slate of historical podcasts, focused on significant events and figures that have shaped the past century. Listen to the trailer for “Saigon” now HERE.

Premiering Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the series follows an American journalist who arrives in a city of glamour and colonial power — and falls in love with a woman whose divided loyalties draw him into a world of revolution, danger and impossible choices. It is an epic saga that unfolds across decades of upheaval, moving from the final days of French colonial rule to the earliest years of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, weaving personal stories through defining historical moments — from Ho Chi Minh to the burning monk, to the bombing of Hanoi. “Saigon” delivers a rich, immersive portrait of a country and a family shaped by political intrigue, personal stakes and sweeping historical change. The series also traces how the war — the first to be televised — came home to America, reshaping public opinion and a nation itself. Blending romance, adventure and historical drama, “Saigon” tells a powerful story of resilience and identity set against one of the most turbulent periods in modern history.

“My parents came to the United States as refugees from Vietnam and were separated from their own parents for more than two decades,” said Kelly Marie Tran, Narrator. “That experience is what drew me to ‘Saigon’—a story about family, distance and the ties that endure across generations. I see my parents as heroes, much like the people you’ll meet in this drama.”

“What struck me about ‘Saigon’ is how immediate it feels. It may be set in the past, but it’s really about people caught in forces much bigger than themselves—trying to hold on to love, identity and truth as the world shifts around them. It’s epic in scope, but at its heart it’s deeply human, and that’s what makes it so powerful,” said Rob Benedict, who plays Joseph.

“Saigon” is part of iHeartPodcasts’ ongoing collaboration with Thoroughbred Studios, a joint venture from Jeff Bewkes (former Chairman and CEO of Time Warner), Sir Howard Stringer (former Chairman and CEO of Sony Corporation) and television veteran Jeremy Fox. Building on series including “Buzz: The Man & the Moon,” the partnership focuses on developing premium podcasts that explore defining moments and untold stories from the past century, bringing cinematic storytelling to some of the most consequential events in modern history.

“’Saigon’ resonates deeply with me because it brings back powerful memories,” said Sir Howard Stringer, Executive Producer. “Just six weeks after arriving in America, I was drafted and sent to Vietnam. I could have returned to the UK, but I knew my future lay in the United States and felt a duty to serve. It was my great adventure, and I chose to take that risk — a decision that proved to be both the right choice and a profoundly valuable experience.”

“Recording ‘Saigon’ in the city itself—now Ho Chi Minh City—was central to capturing the spirit of the drama,” added John Scott Dryden, Director. “Working with local people, authentic music and an exceptional local crew allowed us to create something that feels truly lived-in and emotionally real. The city doesn’t simply provide a backdrop—it becomes a character in the story.”

“Great storytelling has the power to transport listeners and bring history to life in a deeply personal way,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “‘Saigon’ is exactly the kind of premium storytelling we’re proud to bring to audiences to deliver a story that will resonate with listeners and stay with them long after each episode.”

“Saigon” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available weekly on Wednesdays with the first episode premiering April 22 on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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iHeartMedia Spotlights New Music from Evanescence, Doechii & Lady Gaga, Teddy Swims, The Strokes, PJ Morton, Peter Frampton ft. Tom Morello

iHeartMedia — Fri, 04/10/2026 - 08:00

NEW YORK – April 10, 2026 – iHeartMedia highlighted new music and artists alike this week with special programming, including new World Premiere debuts, New Music Friday Features and more.

On April 9 and 10, Evanescence’s “Who Will You Follow” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio Rock and optional Alternative stations. Also on those days, iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations had the option to feature two new releases across their New Music Friday slots: Doechii & Lady Gaga’s collaboration “Runway” for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” soundtrack and Teddy Swims’ new single “Mr. Know It All.”

Earlier in the week, iHeartRadio stations aired several World Premiere debuts across various genres: PJ Morton’s “Mercy” made its debut across iHeartRadio Gospel stations on April 9; Peter Frampton ft. Tom Morello’s “Lions At The Gate” made its debut across iHeartRadio Classic Rock stations on April 9; and iHeartRadio Alternative stations aired the World Premiere debut of The Strokes’ new single “Going Shopping” on April 7 and 8.

For the latest news, music fans can download the iHeartRadio app; follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook and YouTube; and visit iHeartRadio.com.

Exactly Right Media Welcomes Popular True Crime Podcasts “Disgraceland” And “Hollywoodland” To Its Programming Slate

iHeartMedia — Thu, 04/09/2026 - 08:00

Through Exactly Right Media’s exclusive distribution and co-production partnership with iHeart, host Jake Brennan’s popular series will also join iHeartPodcasts’ network of shows

LOS ANGELES – April 9, 2026 – Exactly Right Media (ERM), the podcast network behind “My Favorite Murder,” and iHeartPodcasts welcome award-winning true crime podcaster Jake Brennan and his hit podcasts “Disgraceland” and its celebrity spin-off “Hollywoodland” to their joint slate of shows. “Disgraceland” and “Hollywoodland” will continue to be produced by Double Elvis and executive produced by ERM and iHeartPodcasts.

Since its launch in 2018, “Disgraceland” has become one of the most successful music podcasts in the world revealing the deeply human, highly dramatic, true crime–fueled chaos behind legendary musicians. Known for its award-winning cinematic sound design and immersive storytelling, this weekly series explores the dark side of legendary artists like Amy Winehouse, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Grateful Dead, Blondie and more. The show dives into music history like it’s never been heard before—edge-of-the-seat stories exploding with drama and the kind of information that will make listeners dangerous at dinner parties.

“‘My Favorite Murder’ was one of the podcasts that inspired me to create ‘Disgraceland’ and the folks at iHeart were some of the first to believe in the show,” said Brennan. “After I launched ‘Disgraceland,’ Karen, Georgia and I became friends, and there always seemed to be this unspoken shared willingness to work with each other at some point. That point in time is now, and I couldn’t be happier. What they’ve built with the Exactly Right Network is truly inspiring, and there seems to be enormous cross-over potential between fans of ‘My Favorite Murder’ and ‘Disgraceland.’ Like Karen and Georgia, Murderinos have great taste in music, so this partnership makes perfect sense.”

“We are thrilled to welcome our old friend Jake Brennan to the Exactly Right network,” says CEO Karen Kilgariff. “We’ve always loved the incredible shows he makes and so does our audience, so it’s a match made in podcasting heaven.”

As part of the deal, “Hollywoodland,” the first true spin-off of “Disgraceland,” will also join the Exactly Right Media slate of shows. Hosted and produced by Brennan, the series meets at the corner of Hollywood and true crime and explores the lives of some of the most celebrated actors and actresses through the true crimes that have most impacted them. Show topics include the mysterious death of Brittany Murphy; David Lynch and the real-life brutal murder that inspired Twin Peaks; Steve McQueen’s brush with Charles Manson and many more.

“Jake Brennan is one of the most compelling storytellers in podcasting, and ‘Disgraceland’ and ‘Hollywoodland’ are true standouts in the industry,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “These shows draw listeners in with unforgettable narratives that keep them coming back week after week. We’re excited to deepen our partnership with Exactly Right Media and to help grow these incredible series across iHeartPodcasts.”

New episodes of “Disgraceland” drop every Tuesday along with additional listener-driven bonus episodes on Thursdays and curated “Rewind” releases from the show’s extensive archive each Sunday. Scripted episodes of “Hollywoodland” post on Mondays, with bonus episodes on Wednesdays and Fridays. All Exactly Right Media shows are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and are available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

ABOUT JAKE BRENNAN

Jake Brennan is the creator and host of DISGRACELAND––the most downloaded music podcast in the world––and author of the book DISGRACELAND: Musicians Getting Away With Murder And Behaving Very Badly, published in 2019 by Grand Central/Hachette. DISGRACELAND has won multiple awards, including an Ambie for Best Original Score and Music Supervision, a Webby and iHeartPodcast Award for Best Music Podcast, and Brennan was named one of the Hollywood Reporter's "40 Most Powerful People In Podcasting." Jake also hosts Disgraceland’s spinoff series, Hollywoodland, which explores true crime and scandals involving Hollywood’s most legendary stars.

ABOUT DOUBLE ELVIS

Double Elvis explores life through the lens of music and the stories behind the music that captivate us. Double Elvis embraces that spirit, rooted in podcasting, and created an audio destination for music fans to find themselves, co-founded by Jake Brennan, creator & host of the Disgraceland podcast.

ABOUT EXACTLY RIGHT MEDIA

The Exactly Right podcast network provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. Created by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, hosts of the hit podcast My Favorite Murder, the Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics and voices, serving the highly engaged listenership of My Favorite Murder and beyond.

iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Launch New Comedy Podcast “Soccer Moms”

iHeartMedia — Tue, 04/07/2026 - 08:00

This fully improvised comedy podcast, hosted by Katie Rich and Holly Laurent, features guest comedians including Jason Mantzoukas, Bobby Moynihan and Lisa Lampanelli

The all star cast rotates through each hilarious episode, tailgating on the sidelines of a fictional youth soccer league

WHAT: “Soccer Moms,” a fully improvised comedy podcast celebrating the friendships that arise around two moms tailgating their kids’ soccer games, debuts today from iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players podcast network (BMP).

Set on the sidelines of a suburban youth soccer league, this fictional series is hosted by seasoned improv comedians Katie Rich and Holly Laurent, AKA Leanne and Janet – two best friends who unpack life and friendship from the back of a crumb-filled Honda Odyssey. Each episode features guest comedians jumping in as characters, creating a rotating cast of unlikely sideline companions. Blending sharp improv with character-driven storytelling, “Soccer Moms” captures the humor and heart of suburban life, grounded in the enduring bond between two best friends and their ever-expanding community.

The premiere episode, “Zero vs. Zero,” features guest appearances from Jason Mantzoukas (Big Mouth, The Good Place), Lisa Lampanelli (2 Broke Girls, The Aristocrats) and Brendan Jennings (A.P. Bio, Thunder Force). Leanne and Janet launch their improvised podcast while tailgating their kids’ scoreless soccer game, pulling in the team’s new coach, Todd Greco (Mantzoukas), before Leanne’s blunt, oversharing mom Mickey (Lampanelli) crashes the scene, culminating in a chaotic and unexpectedly heartfelt moment with a message from Leanne’s husband Don (Jennings).

WHO: Seasoned improv comedians and Second City Chicago alumni Katie Rich and Holly Laurent. Full bios below.

WHEN: Debuting today, April 7, 2026 with new episodes available on Tuesdays.

WHERE: “Soccer Moms” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. See the full lineup of Big Money Player podcasts HERE.

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About Katie Rich

Katie Rich is an Emmy-nominated and Peabody award-winning writer, actor and producer who attended Northwestern University before joining Chicago’s Second City. There, she wrote and starred in three Mainstage reviews, including the critically acclaimed “South Side of Heaven.” After Second City, Katie joined the writing staff of Saturday Night Live, where she worked for seven seasons. She left SNL in 2020 to pursue narrative comedy, and so far has co-created, starred in and executive produced a show for Netflix (Chicago Party Aunt, Season Two coming soon!), developed a pilot with Fox based on her life growing up as the only college-bound member of a blue collar, Midwestern family, and served a co-ep on the Warner Brothers/DC Studios show Kite Man: Hell Yeah! You can see her in various commercials, on Netflix’s It’s Bruno!, or hear her on a ton of animated shows like Our Cartoon President as well as audio shows like HBO MAX's The Batman Audio Adventures and The Flash: Midnight Circus. She has written for and consulted on many award shows such as The Emmys, The Academy Awards, The Golden Globes, The ESPYs, and NFL Honors as well as The White House Correspondents Dinner and various Comedy Central Roasts. Katie is currently the co-showrunner of the hit animated show Harley Quinn and just inked a deal with WB/MAX to develop a multi-generational animated half-hour comedy.

About Holly Laurent

Holly Laurent is the creator and host of the hit comedy podcast MEGA, and co-host and producer of It's a Wonderful Lie (audiochuck). Her writing has been featured in Defenestration Magazine, Mayday Magazine, and her essay, Villain, was Nominated for a 2021 Pushcart Prize. She is an alumnus of the Second City main stage in Chicago where she wrote and performed three critically acclaimed revues. She toured with the Second City national touring company and was a featured performer at the TBS Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Holly holds an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Columbia College. Her film and television credits include A.P. Bio (NBC), All Rise (CBS All Access), Tacoma FD (truTV), Drunk History (Comedy Central), Food: The Source of Life (Adult Swim), Key & Peele (Comedy Central), Barely Famous (VH1), Funny or Die: Exclusives, The Nosebleeds (UFC), The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Max).

iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network Announces The 2025 “Pitch Your Podcast” Winner “The Black Mother Wound Podcast”

iHeartMedia — Tue, 04/07/2026 - 08:00

Listen to “The Black Mother Wound Podcast” HERE

The “Pitch Your Podcast” booth returns to the 2026 Black Effect Podcast Festival Presented by State Farm® held on April 25 in Atlanta, GA

NEW YORK – April 7, 2026 – iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect today welcomed “The Black Mother Wound Podcast” to its network—the winner selected from the “Pitch Your Podcast” booth at the 2025 Black Effect Podcast Festival last year.

The show, hosted by Jennifer Arnise, is a weekly space for Black women navigating the complicated, often painful relationships they have with their mothers – and the lasting impact those relationships have on their lives. “The Black Mother Wound Podcast” centers honest, unfiltered conversations about the generational patterns many were never allowed to name. Along with Arnise and her guest, the show will explore how the mother wound shows up in boundaries, relationships, bodies, ambition and sense of self.

“Winning the ‘Pitch your Podcast’ contest was so validating and made me feel like my voice and the hidden stories of Black women really matter,” said host Arnise. “This podcast is a love letter to Black girls who never felt seen or heard by their mothers and feels like getting the best advice from your tough but loving big sister and your drunk bestie. It’s what I wish I would’ve had when I started my healing journey.”

“This show not only represents an underserved topic that impacts many women, but it's also a vehicle to healing and we’re proud to bring ‘The Black Mother Wound Podcast’ to our listeners,” said Dollie S. Bishop, President of Production and Creative Development for the Black Effect Podcast Network. “We were impressed with Jennifer’s pitch submitted at the Black Effect Festival’s ‘Pitch Your Podcast’ and are glad to have her meaningful and impactful show join our network.”

The launch comes ahead of the fourth annual Black Effect Podcast Festival Presented by State Farm where the “Pitch Your Podcast” booth will once again be available for festival attendees. The activation allows creators to pitch their shows to members of the Black Effect team for the chance to join the network.

The 2026 Black Effect Podcast Festival Presented by State Farm will take place April 25 from noon to 8 p.m. ET at Pullman Yards in Atlanta, GA, and will be hosted by founder Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy of The Breakfast Club with Loren LoRosa, host of “The Latest with Loren LoRosa Podcast.” Tickets are on sale now. For more information on ticket pricing and this year’s festival lineup, visit blackeffect.com/podcastfestival.

The Black Effect Podcast Network is the leading platform for Black creators to raise their voices and be heard in the podcast space. It brings together the most influential and trusted voices in black culture for stimulating conversations around social justice, pop culture, sports, mental health, news, comedy and more. Launched in September 2020, the Black Effect Podcast Network has debuted a luminous roster of marquee talent and culture-shifting voices committed to enlightening, educating and entertaining audiences, curated by Charlamagne Tha God himself. The full list of network shows can be found here.

“The Black Mother Wound Podcast” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. New episodes available weekly on Tuesdays.

About Jennifer Arnise

Jennifer Arnise is a writer, speaker, and healing facilitator dedicated to helping Black women heal the painful relationship with their mother. She teaches women how to rebuild emotional safety, identity, self-worth, and autonomy. Her work blends psychology, spirituality, vulnerable storytelling, and lived experience to help women release shame, break survival patterns, and finally come home to themselves.

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 essential Black culture-shapers on the planet—in education, entertainment, politics, pop culture, and sports. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspectives and creative visions 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. See the full catalog of shows, here.

New Season The Girlfriends: Trust Me Babe

iHeartMedia — Mon, 04/06/2026 - 08:00

Co-produced by Novel and iHeartPodcasts, season five episodes release weekly from April 13, wherever you get your podcasts

Trailer Here

LONDON and NEW YORK – April 6, 2026 – When a group of women from all over the country realise they’ve all dated the same prolific romance scammer, they vow to work together to finally bring him to justice.

The Global No. 1 podcast, "The Girlfriends” co-produced by Novel and iHeartPodcasts, returns next week with a brand new season; “Trust Me Babe.” Trailer here.

Over 6 episodes, award winning journalist and host Anna Sinfield will meet a group of funny, feisty, determined women, who all had the misfortune of dating con-man Derek Alldred who - in 2018 -was sentenced to 24 years in prison, and was linked to 25 victims.

She’ll learn about a mysterious man who went to almost unimaginable lengths - fake names, fake uniforms, false identities, forged documents, impersonating friends and family - to deceive the women he was dating. And all the while, developing a pattern of fraud that saw some victims lose life savings, homes, livelihoods, and perhaps worst of all, their ability to trust.

And on top of that, he seemed to keep getting away with it. Bouncing from one state to another, Derek just kept slipping through the cracks. The women he left behind faced dismissiveness from law enforcement, and stigma from the public whenever they came forward with their experiences.

In the void that was created by that inaction, from those who could’ve helped sooner, this group of girlfriends instead found each other. Across years and state lines, they formed a shared Facebook group chat, built timelines, kept track, and took the matter of justice into their own hands.

This season features a rescue operation orchestrated by some hockey-loving nurses in Minnesota, a pair of DIY detective sisters in Hawaii, a final showdown in the parking valet of a hospital in Texas, and so much more.

The Girlfriends: Trust Me Babe isn’t your classic scam story about a charismatic con-man. It’s a story about a group of powerful women who looked out for each other when no one else would, and the protective forces of gossip, gut instinct, and trusting your besties.

“The Girlfriends: Trust Me Babe” launches everywhere you get your podcasts on April 13, with new episodes published weekly on Mondays.

“The Girlfriends” podcast franchise is distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

About Anna Sinfield

Anna Sinfield is the multi award-winning journalist and creator behind iHeartPodcasts’ global No.1 hit podcast, “The Girlfriends.”

For over a decade Sinfield has reported on stories of extraordinary women who have fought back against injustice - or simply, done very cool things. She has met and interviewed countless inspiring people, from women who’ve been wrongfully convicted and life-risking activists, to those who’ve escaped cults.

Her work combines a highly empathetic approach to interviewing, with razor sharp writing and a musician’s ear for emotional resonance. In 2025, Sinfield officially became “The Girlfriends” lead host and guiding star, introducing listeners around the world to new Girlfriends and their shocking and inspiring stories.

About Novel

Novel is a leading independent premium podcast company. Its stack of chart-topping, award-winning podcasts includes The Girlfriends, which reached the global number one spot, won the Ambie for Best True Crime Podcast in 2024.

The worldwide chart-topping hit true crime series Kill List was the winner of the Edward R Murrow Award for Journalism, the Best Podcast Award at the 2025 Broadcast Press Guild (BPG) Awards, as well as winner of the Signal Award for Best True Crime and Best Sound Design, and Podcast of the Year at the British Podcast Awards and True Crime Awards 2025.

Further chart-topping, critically acclaimed and award-winning podcasts include Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam Rivera, Stolen Hearts, Come by Chance, Superhero Complex and Filthy Ritual.

iHeartMedia World Premieres New Singles from OneRepublic, Dan + Shay, Luke Bryan, Miley Cyrus and Brantley Gilbert

iHeartMedia — Fri, 04/03/2026 - 08:00

NEW YORK – April 3, 2026 – iHeartMedia recently highlighted new music and artists alike with special programming, including World Premiere debuts and more.

On Friday, OneRepublic's "Need Your Love" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations and Dan + Shay's "Say So" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartCountry stations.

Last week, Luke Bryan's "Country And She Knows It" had a World Premiere debut on March 27 across all iHeartCountry stations, Miley Cyrus' "Younger You" had a World Premiere debut on March 26 across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations and Brantley Gilbert's "Good Damn" had a World Premiere debut on March 26 across all iHeartCountry stations.

For the latest news, music fans can download the iHeartRadio app; follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook and YouTube; and visit iHeartRadio.com.

iHeartMedia Announces Ann Marie Licata as CEO of the Multiplatform Group

iHeartMedia — Thu, 04/02/2026 - 08:00

New York, NY – iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, today announced Ann Marie Licata as CEO of the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group, the largest of the company’s three operating segments. The company’s other two operating segments will continue to be led by Conal Byrne, CEO of the Digital Audio Group, and Mark Gray, CEO of the Audio and Media Services Group.

The Multiplatform Group includes the iHeartMedia Markets Group, which operates the company’s 860+ local broadcast radio stations; the iconic iHeart live events and sponsorships; the radio networks businesses, including Premiere and TTWN; the Enterprise Business Development Group; and data targeting and attribution products for broadcast radio. Licata was previously iHeart’s President, Markets Group & Sales Operations.

The company also announced that Bernie Weiss will be promoted to President of the Markets Group. Weiss will oversee the operations of the company’s 160 markets. Weiss was previously Chief Operating Officer of the iHeartMedia Markets Group.

“We couldn’t be more pleased that Ann Marie will be leading the growth and innovation efforts for our company’s largest segment,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc. “In addition to helping businesses and brands grow effectively and efficiently, the Multiplatform Group has been an important engine to develop our own important new businesses -- including podcasting and the iHeartRadio digital service -- as well as our iconic live music events and awards shows. We look forward to the additional growth that will come as we move broadcast radio into the digital buying world through our data services and programmatic platforms.”

“We have a diversified business at iHeart, with our Multiplatform Group, the Digital Audio Group and the Audio and Media Services Group, and we’re very pleased that Ann Marie has taken on the responsibility for the Multiplatform Group at such an important time for the company,” said Rich Bressler, President and COO of iHeartMedia, Inc.

In this new organization, Julie Donohue, President of the Enterprise Development Group and Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks, will now report directly to Licata.

Veteran Tech Journalist And Mostly Human Ceo Laurie Segall Sits Down Exclusively With Openai Ceo Sam Altman For His First Interview Since Shutting Down Sora And The Department Of War Deal

iHeartMedia — Thu, 04/02/2026 - 08:00

From Power to Parenthood, Tech Addiction and AI Acceleration, Segall Interviews Altman About AI’s Human Toll and The Weight Of His and OpenAI’s Influence

Listen to the Full Conversation on iHeartPodcasts’ “Mostly Human With Laurie Segall” HERE and Watch It on Mostly Human Media YouTube Channel HERE

Conversation Highlights Include:

On OpenAI’s Deal with the Department of War, Altman tells Segall: “Are AI companies or are governments more powerful? And I think it's very important that the governments are more powerful… We have to work with government, but the intensity of the current mood of mistrust, I was miscalibrated on.”
On Considering Integrating Sora Into ChatGPT Before Shuttering It: “It’s all about compute.” Adding, “Before the compute crunch came, we were talking about putting it into the ChatGPT app… but one thing we realized is that would have put a series of incentives on us and would've led to a bunch of decisions to win that we just didn't want to make.”
On Parenting, Altman says: “I don't know when I would let [my son] talk to AI, but I’d rather be on the late end of what's reasonable… He'll grow up in a world where computers are smarter than him and do anything he wants, but… I wanted him to play in the dirt for now.”
On AI Unicorns, Altman believes there’s already a one-person, billion dollar company powered fully by AI agents: “It is a legitimate single person… a massively successful company with one person.”

NEW YORK – April 2, 2026 – Award-winning tech journalist and Mostly Human CEO Laurie Segall today released a sit down conversation with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at his home for a wide-ranging, revealing interview unlike any he’s ever given before. For the first time, Altman discussed OpenAI’s shutdown of Sora and the Department of War deal since making headlines on both of those issues recently. During the conversation, Segall also asked Altman about the human stakes of the AI revolution and more. Segall, who has interviewed Altman many times over the past 15 years, offers a rare window into both the man himself and the human impact of the technology he’s shaping.

The interview was released today on the new iHeartPodcast, “Mostly Human with Laurie Segall,” a series that explores tech through the human lens. Audio of the full interview is available now on the iHeartRadio app and anywhere you get your podcasts. Video available on the Mostly Human Media YouTube channel.

In the interview, Altman revealed he thinks the first one-person, billion-dollar AI company already exists; warned of short-term job disruption requiring economic redesign; and shared his belief that "abundance" is the one word defining his life's work. He also describes a near-term future where automated AI researchers could compress a decade of scientific discovery into a single year, fundamentally reshaping innovation. But that idealism sits against a complex backdrop with fundamental human questions at stake. Perhaps most noteworthy, Altman and Segall debate in depth the complexities and opportunities of raising a child in a world that will be fundamentally transformed by the tech Altman has ushered in.

“Mostly Human with Laurie Segall” debuted last week with first guest Dr. Becky Kennedy, where the two moms confronted raising kids in an AI world. One intention of the podcast is to let episodes speak to each other. Segall played a clip from Dr. Becky for Sam Altman about AI’s impact on parenting, prompting Altman to discuss conversations he’s having with his own son about AI.

Mostly Human Media, Laurie Segall's creator-led media company and podcast of the same name, aims to bridge Silicon Valley power with real-world human impact, tackling AI's effect on parenting, jobs, relationships and our most fundamental human traits through immersive conversations and investigations.

The “Mostly Human with Laurie Segall” series is co-produced and distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

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About Laurie Segall and Mostly Human Media:

Mostly Human Media is Laurie Segall’s creator-led media and entertainment network focused on the deeply human implications of technology. Through original reporting, intimate interviews, and investigations into the real-world impact of AI, the company aims to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley and the people living with the consequences of its innovations.

iHeartMedia Names Jamie Cutburth Executive Vice President of Marketing

iHeartMedia — Tue, 03/31/2026 - 08:00

NEW YORK – March 31, 2026 – iHeartMedia, the #1 audio company in America, announced today that media veteran Jamie Cutburth has been named Executive Vice President of Marketing.

In his new role, Cutburth will help define and lead the company’s marketing strategy by bringing together positioning, go-to-market planning, sales enablement, tentpole storytelling and cross-platform packaging to drive advertiser demand. He will report to Lisa Coffey, Chief Business Officer for iHeartMedia.

“As we continue to expand iHeart’s unique multi-platform footprint, we’re thrilled to welcome Jamie and his decades of expertise in driving meaningful success for blue chip media companies,” said Lisa Coffey, Chief Business Officer for iHeartMedia. “Jamie swings big, experiences that inspire action, drive growth and leave lasting impressions on the audience. He will fit right in as our team continues to push innovative ideas at the leading edge of the industry.”

Cutburth joins iHeart after more than a decade at NBCUniversal, where he most recently served as EVP of Marketing & Brand Partnerships. In that role he led B2B marketing and advertiser strategy across NBC, Bravo, E!, Peacock, NBC News, Telemundo and a broad portfolio of live events and cultural franchises. He also led the team responsible for developing large-scale brand partnerships and go-to-market platforms around properties like Saturday Night Live, The Today Show, People’s Choice Awards, Bravo’s franchise ecosystem, and major live experiences including BravoCon and E!’s Live from the Red Carpet. Before NBCUniversal, Cutburth led partnerships at A+E Networks, HISTORY and A&E.

“My role sits at the intersection between brand, revenue, content and culture, and will ensure that iHeart shows up in the market with a clear story and a modern marketing engine,” said Jamie Cutburth. “I am excited to bring my years of building successful partnerships and experiences to this team and to a company so clearly focused on innovation and growth.”

Kaleidoscope Launches First Video-Native Podcast “Two Percent” In Partnership With iHeartPodcasts And New York Times Bestselling Author Michael Easter

iHeartMedia — Tue, 03/31/2026 - 08:00

Kaleidoscope expands Easter’s viral #1 wellness newsletter “Two Percent” into a fun, science-backed, and highly practical show, cutting through today’s overwhelming health advice

New episodes publish every Tuesday and Thursday

Watch the trailer HERE; Listen to the podcast HERE

Download show art HERE (Photo Credit: Kaleidoscope & iHeartPodcasts); Download host photo HERE (Photo Credit: Mike Blabac)

NEW YORK, NY – March 31, 2026 – Kaleidoscope, the New York-based media company redefining science and technology storytelling, today announced a historic new partnership with New York Times bestselling author and journalist Michael Easter to expand his viral wellness newsletter Two Percent into a twice-weekly video and audio podcast series, Two Percent with Michael Easter.

The series marks Kaleidoscope’s first video-native podcast launch as the company cements its evolution into a multi-format science and technology media brand and joins Kaleidoscope’s slate of acclaimed science and technology content, including TechStuff, No Such Thing, and Shell Game.

Episode 1 will air on Tuesday, April 7, with new episodes releasing every Tuesday and Thursday. Two Percent with Michael Easter is a Kaleidoscope production, distributed by iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac.

Two Percent with Michael Easter builds on the momentum of Easter’s massively successful Two Percent Subtack newsletter, which reaches more than 150,000 subscribers and is the #1 wellness newsletter on social media. The podcast advances the form into a dynamic, accessible format that blends storytelling, research, humor, and actionable challenges designed for real life.

At a time when wellness culture often promotes complicated routines and endless optimization, Two Percent with Michael Easter takes a different approach. The show is built around a simple idea: small, deliberate actions, the “two percent” shifts most people avoid, can create outsized change in health, performance, and meaning. Each week, Easter examines the most pressing questions in modern health and performance. On Tuesdays, he sits down with leading thinkers, researchers, athletes, and cultural figures to unpack pivotal moments and hard-earned lessons. On Thursdays, he breaks down viral trends, new studies, and controversial health claims, translating research into clear, entertaining, and actionable takeaways listeners can apply immediately.

“Two Percent with Michael Easter marks a major step in Kaleidoscope’s strategic 2026 rollout of IP expansion, video-native formats, and multi-platform content,” said Oz Woloshyn, Co-founder of Kaleidoscope. “As the trusted home of science and technology storytelling, Kaleidoscope continues to partner with the industry’s most respected voices like Michael Easter, Walter Isaacson, Alice Hines, Zoë Lescaze, and Evan Ratliff to develop must-engage video and audio series. We look forward to partnering with Michael to delve deeper into his Two Percent newsletter, bringing even greater depth and insight to audiences while answering the most pressing questions in modern health today.”

Michael Easter is the New York Times bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, and his reporting has appeared in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Esquire, Outside, ESPN’s 538, Vice, and other major publications. He has been a guest on leading podcasts and television shows, including The Joe Rogan Experience, NPR’s Here & Now, The Rich Roll Podcast, The Huberman Lab Podcast, CBS Saturday Morning, and Good Morning America. Across platforms, Easter reaches more than 300,000 followers on social media and a wide-ranging audience of driven professionals, endurance athletes, military members, entrepreneurs, and everyday listeners seeking more meaning and better health.

“I’m thrilled to partner with Kaleidoscope. Their team brings strong journalistic judgement and incredible audio and video storytelling that will help me reach new audiences,” said Michael Easter, Host of Two Percent. “Together we’ll deliver actionable insights backed by science, rooted in story, and optimized to work for real people in the real world. And we’ll have a lot of fun along the way.”

Two Percent with Michael Easter is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and joins Kaleidoscope’s growing slate of premium science and technology storytelling. New episodes will be available every Tuesday and Thursday on the iHeartRadio app, and everywhere podcasts are heard. Video content is available for download on Easter’s YouTube channel.

For more information on Kaleidoscope, please visit www.k-scope.com.

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About Michael Easter

Michael Easter is the New York Times bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, and writes the #1 Health and Wellness Substack newsletter, Two Percent with Michael Easter. He travels the world to uncover practical, science-backed ideas that help us live healthier, happier, and more resilient lives. His work has been published in more than 100 countries. His ideas have been featured in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal and been adopted by professional sports teams, NASA, Tier-1 military units, Fortune 500 companies, and leading universities. Visit eastermichael.com or TWOPCT.com for more information.

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iHeartMedia Celebrated the Best in Music at the 13th Annual iHeartRadio Music Awards Live on FOX, Hosted by Ludacris

iHeartMedia — Fri, 03/27/2026 - 08:00

The awards show featured performances by Alex Warren, John Mellencamp, Kehlani, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and performing for the first time together, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue

Taylor Swift took home the most awards with seven total wins at this year’s award show

NEW YORK - March 26, 2026 - The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards gathered some of the most iconic artists on Thursday, March 26 to celebrate the best in music. Hosted by Ludacris, the event took place at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, aired LIVE on FOX and also broadcasted live on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. The event is available to stream next day on Hulu. The awards show featured performances by Alex Warren, John Mellencamp, Kehlani, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and performing for the first time together, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.

iHeartRadio Music Awards featured special appearances by guests including Taylor Swift, the show’s most-nominated artist, who took home seven awards, along with Alysa Liu, NE-YO, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, Shaboozey, sombr, Teddi Mellencamp, Vin Diesel and Weezer.

John Mellencamp was honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award, Ludacris received the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award, Miley Cyrus was honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Alex Warren received the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award.

Ahead of the iHeartRadio Music Awards at this year’s red carpet Alex Warren, Chase Matthew, JENEVIEVE, Sailor, sombr and Return to Dust all were presented with iHeartRadio On The Verge Awards.

Additional highlights included:

Ludacris welcomed the audience and viewers to the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Alex Warren transformed the stage into a New York subway scene to perform his hits “Ordinary” and “Fever Dream” before accepting the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year award.
Jason Aldean introduced Lainey Wilson who captivated the crowd with her performance of “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” “Hang Tight Honey” and “Heart Like A Truck.” After her performance, Lainey Wilson presented Miley Cyrus with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award, calling her one of her biggest inspirations.
Performing together for the first time TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue had the crowd singing along to a melody of “Hold On,” “Waterfalls,” “Shoop,” “What A Man,” “Scrubs,” “Free Your Mind,” “Push It” and “What About Your Friends,” giving fans a taste of their upcoming tour.
Shaboozey presented Best New Artist (Country) to Ella Langley, who accepted the award from one of her biggest fans on stage.
Teddi Mellencamp and her Dad, John Mellencamp shared a heartfelt moment on stage as she presented him with the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award. Teddi grew emotional as she talked about how her father has supported her through the years, her cancer battle and how his lyrics always help her. John immediately gave the award back to his daughter, dedicating it to her and reflecting on his 50-year career, wishing new artists enjoy their career just as much as he did.
After receiving his award, John Mellencamp had the crowd on their feet for a special performance of “Jack and Diane” and “Pink Houses.”
RAYE presented Taylor Swift with Pop Album of the Year, who thanked her fans and her fiancé Travis Kelce for making every day happy.
Kehlani performed her hit “Folded” before accepting R&B Song of the Year from NE-YO. She thanked her fans for always being with her throughout the ups and downs of her career, and said her new record feels like a win for them all.
Weezer’s Brian Bell and Rivers Cuomo presented sombr with iHeartRadio Music Awards Alternative Album of the Year. sombr also took home the iHeartRadio Music Award for Best New Artist (Alternative) and was presented with two iHeartRadio On The Verge Awards while on the red carpet.
Vin Diesel presented host Ludacris with the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award.
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy introduced RAYE, who kept the energy up with her hit “Where Is My Husband!”
Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu presented Taylor Swift with her seventh award of the night, the Artist of the Year Award and recapped her other wins, which were Pop Album of the Year, Album of the Year, Pop Song of the Year, Best Lyrics, Best Music Video and Favorite Tour Style.
Ludacris performed a melody of his fan favorites “Pull Over,” “Rollout,” “Money Maker,” “My Chick Bad,” “Stand Up” and “Move B****.”
Nikki Glaser presented Alex Warren with Song of the Year, for his hit “Ordinary.” In addition to the Song of the Year and the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award, Alex also took home iHeartRadio Music Awards for Best New Artist (Pop) and Favorite Debut Album, and on the red carpet he was presented with the iHeartRadio On The Verge Award.

Category winners are:

Song of the Year:

“Ordinary” – Alex Warren

Artist of the Year:

Taylor Swift

Album of the Year:

“The Life of a Showgirl” - Taylor Swift

Duo/Group of the Year:

The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI

Best Collaboration:

“APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars

Pop Artist of the Year:

Sabrina Carpenter

Pop Song of the Year:

“The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

Pop Album of the Year:

“The Life of a Showgirl”- Taylor Swift

Best New Artist (Pop):

Alex Warren

Alternative Artist of the Year:

twenty one pilots

Alternative Song of the Year:

“Ensenada” – Sublime

Alternative Album of the Year:

“I Barely Know Her” - sombr

Best New Artist (Alternative):

sombr

Rock Artist of the Year:

Shinedown

Rock Song of the Year:

“Heavy Is the Crown” – Linkin Park

Best New Artist (Rock):

Sleep Theory

Country Artist of the Year:

Morgan Wallen

Country Song of the Year:

“Good News” – Shaboozey

Country Album of the Year:

“I'm The Problem” - Morgan Wallen

Best New Artist (Country):

Ella Langley

Dance Artist of the Year:

David Guetta

Dance Song of the Year:

“No Broke Boys” – Disco Lines & Tinashe

Dance Album of the Year:

“MAYHEM” - Lady Gaga

K-pop Artist of the Year:

ROSÉ

K-pop Group of the Year:

Stray Kids

K-pop Song of the Year:

“Golden” – The Singing Voice of HUNTR/X: EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI

K-pop Album of the Year:

“Ruby” - Jennie

Best New Artist (K-pop):

Cortis

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:

Kendrick Lamar

Hip-Hop Song of the Year:

“luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA

Hip-Hop Album of the Year:

“GNX”– Kendrick Lamar

Best New Artist (Hip-Hop):

MOLIY

R&B Artist of the Year:

Chris Brown

R&B Song of the Year:

“Folded” – Kehlani

R&B Album of the Year:

“PHOLKS”- Leon Thomas

Best New Artist (R&B):

Leon Thomas

World Artist of the Year:

MOLIY

Latin Pop/Urban Artist of the Year:

Bad Bunny

Latin Pop/Urban Song of the Year:

“DtMF” – Bad Bunny

Latin Pop/Urban Album of the Year:

“Debí Tirar Más Fotos”- Bad Bunny

Best New Artist (Latin Pop/Urban):

Beéle

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:

Grupo Frontera

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

“Amor Bonito” – Luis Angel “El Flaco”

Regional Mexican Album of the Year:

“111XPANTIA” - Fuerza Regida

Best New Artist (Regional Mexican):

Los Dos De Tamaulipas

Producer of the Year:

Andrew Watt

Songwriter of the Year:

Amy Allen

Label of the Year:

Interscope Capitol

Tour of the Year:

The Weeknd

Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category

“The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category

“The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category

Rahul Bhatt for KATSEYE

Favorite On Screen: *Socially Voted Category

Jimin and Jungkook, “Are You Sure?!”

Favorite Soundtrack: *Socially Voted Category

“KPop Demon Hunters”

Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category

Taylor Swift, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour”

(New for 2026) Favorite TikTok Dance: *Socially Voted Category

“MONA LISA” – j-hope

Favorite Tour Tradition: *Socially Voted Category

Coldplay, Crowd cam

(New for 2026) Favorite K-pop Collab: *Socially Voted Category

“Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” – j-hope, Miguel

Favorite Broadway Debut: *Socially Voted Category

Tom Felton, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”

(New for 2026) Favorite Debut Album: *Socially Voted Category

Alex Warren, “You'll Be Alright, Kid”

Executive producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannaé Rouzan-Clay for Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE); John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia; and FOX Entertainment Studios.

Proud partners of this year’s event on iHeart’s platforms include H&R Block, She Rises Studios, and Trashie.

Photos:

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Photo credit in caption: (ie: Rachel Kaplan for iHeartRadio)

B-roll:

Red Carpet: HERE
Show + Winners Walk: HERE

100-Day Countdown to the Fourth of July: America250 Reveals First Five Host Cities for July 3-4 Block Parties and Launches National Give-Back Effort

iHeartMedia — Thu, 03/26/2026 - 08:00

America250 Names iHeartMedia an Official Audio Partner, Creating a Unified National Listening Experience for the Fourth of July

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 26, 2026 – America250, the national nonpartisan organization charged by Congress with leading the celebration and commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, today launched the official 100-day countdown to the Fourth of July with a wave of national announcements previewing how Americans can celebrate the week of July 4.

America250 unveiled the first five host cities for July 3-4 “America’s Block Party” events, alongside a historic call to action to give back for the 4th and new ways to participate.

Attend America’s Block Party: July 3-4 Lineup

“America250 is creating the largest synchronized Fourth of July celebration in U.S. history through America’s Block Party,” said Rosie Rios, Chair of America250. “The Fourth of July has long been synonymous with neighborhood block parties – we’re turning up the volume on this beloved tradition by scaling it into a nationwide celebration anchored in live music.”

All 350 million Americans can take part in the shared experience by attending America’s Block Party events or tuning into the livestream on the iHeartRadio app from their own neighborhood gatherings.

New York – Historic July 3 Times Square Ball Drop: For the first time in its 120-year history, the Times Square Ball will drop outside of New Year’s Eve. On July 3 at 11:59 p.m. ET, the Ball will illuminate in a custom America250 design before descending at midnight into July 4. The Ball’s crystals for 2026 were custom-made for America’s 250th anniversary, featuring three distinct designs – Infinite Life (1.5-inch), Infinite Liberty (3-inch), and Infinite Happiness (4-inch). Each design features interwoven curves and circular motifs to reflect the shared ideals at the heart of America’s story.
Los Angeles – July 4 Concert at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: On July 4, America250 will host a family-friendly concert at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, bringing together major musical artists and patriotic tributes for an in-person audience up to 50,000 and a nationwide livestream audience. Headlining talent will be announced in the coming weeks.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – America’s Block Party at Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance: Set along Lake Michigan, Summerfest will serve as an official America250 Block Party location, welcoming fans from across the country for its July 4 celebration presented by Harley-Davidson. The event will feature a full day of live music, including performances by Jelly Roll, Sam Barber, The Temper Trap, BoDeans, Soul Asylum, Joywave, Jonah Kagen, and more.
Fort Campbell, Kentucky – Fort Campbell Festival: The home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), will host a July 4 festival for military families and the public, featuring The Legend of Charlie Daniels Tribute Concert with special guests Aaron Tippin, Eric Lee Beddingfield, and the 101st Airborne Division Band. Expected to draw more than 100,000 attendees, the event is powered by Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram, and produced by Fort Campbell MWR, 8 Track Entertainment, and MOTR Music.
Charleston, SC – SC250 Charleston will host an Independence Day Celebration in Waterfront Park: Charleston played a crucial role in the American Revolution and in advancing the nation's founding ideals. The Independence Day celebration on the waterfront will feature a peninsula-wide fireworks display, the largest in the Southeast.

More details, ticket information, and additional city announcements will be available at America250.org.

Host a Block Party and Tune in to iHeartMedia

Americans can also register to host official neighborhood events at America250.org to receive a digital toolkit with signage, celebration ideas and games. Because no block party is complete without music, America250 also announced iHeartMedia as an official audio partner of the Semiquincentennial.

America250 and iHeart will bring the sounds of the celebration to every American. As the largest audio company in the United States, iHeartMedia is listened to by more than 250 million Americans every month across its broadcast radio network, streaming and digital platforms.

“iHeartMedia reaches 90 percent of Americans every month, and we are honored to partner with America250 to use the unique scale and reach of our broadcast radio and digital platforms to connect communities across America, helping to bring this once-in-a-generation celebration to life in a way that reflects the spirit of the moment,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia.

Through this partnership, Americans will tune into a unified national audio experience on July 3-4, connecting celebrations from coast to coast through one shared soundtrack.

“Celebration” added to America’s Soundtrack

As part of 4th of July celebrations, America250 is releasing a new song in America’s Soundtrack. Led by executive producer Emilio Estefan, the initiative brings together iconic artists across genres and generations to create a defining musical collection for the Semiquincentennial.

To mark the 100-day countdown, Estefan announced that Kool & The Gang will release a new version of their iconic hit “Celebration,” a song widely associated with moments of joy and unity.

“You don’t have a party without music, and the party always gets going with a song everyone knows. ‘Celebration’ is one of those songs,” said Estefan. “The second it plays, you feel it. This new version is about igniting that feeling across the country and celebrating the 250th together.”

"It is a pleasure and an honor to be working with my brother Emilio Estefan on a new version of our No. 1 song ‘Celebration’ for America's Soundtrack Album commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States,” said Robert Kool Bell, leader and only remaining founding member of Kool & The Gang. “Get ready to Celebrate Good Times Come On!"

Additional America’s Soundtrack songs will continue to roll out throughout 2026, building toward a defining musical moment for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Give Back: The Start of a New Fourth of July Tradition

As part of the Semiquincentennial, America250 is expanding its America Gives initiative to launch Giving 4th, a national effort to make July 4 not only a day of celebration, but a defining moment of giving back.

Building on the strong momentum of America Gives, which has already generated millions of volunteer hours nationwide, Giving 4th invites Americans to support causes they care about as part of the country’s 250th birthday.

“Our goal is to transform July 4, 2026 into the largest single day of charitable giving in U.S. history,” said Chair Rios. “Our ambition is to establish July 4th as a permanent national tradition of giving–on par with the holidays, but uniquely American in spirit.”

More details on how to donate on July 4 are coming soon.

More Ways to Participate (July 3-5)

In addition to America’s Block Party and the national give-back effort, America250 is activating partners across sports, culture, and history to ensure every American has a way to get involved.

Major League Baseball is scheduled to host 15 games at 15 ballparks, giving Americans across the country the opportunity to enjoy the National Pastime on the Fourth of July.
America’s Time Capsule will be publicly displayed in Philadelphia before being ceremonially buried at Independence National Historical Park on July 4. The capsule will remain sealed until 2276.
The International Parade of Tall Ships hosted by Sail4th 250 will feature more than 46 tall ships parading into the Port of New York and New Jersey on July 4th. The ships will remain for four days of free public visitation.
America’s Birthday Cake, inspired by America’s Field Trip and created by fine art cake artist and entrepreneur Grace “Grey” Pak of Duchess of Cameron and Netflix’s Is It Cake?, will be unveiled in Washington, D.C. on July 4 – blending artistry, precision and patriotic storytelling into an unforgettable centerpiece.
America’s Day of Reflection on July 5 will include America’s Potluck, a call for communities to come together and share a meal, presented by the America250 Utah Commission. Additional events coordinated by State and Territory Commissions will invite Americans to connect, reflect, and look ahead to the country’s next chapter.

America250 Drives Momentum from Sea to Shining Sea

The 100-day countdown begins as America250 continues to build nationwide momentum. In the first few months of 2026, America250 has shown up in some of the biggest moments in culture and sports, from ringing in the New Year in Times Square and appearing in the Rose Parade, to the NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl. In addition to these moments, America250 continues to drive participation across its values-based programming:

Received thousands of student entries for America’s Field Trip and America’s Startup.
Expanded stops on the Our American Story tour to preserve stories from Americans across the country to include new stops with founding sponsor Walmart.
Built the Congressional America250 Caucus to more than 380 members, making it the largest bipartisan caucus in U.S. history.

About America250

America250’s mission is to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. We aim to inspire our fellow Americans to reflect on our past, strengthen our love of country, and renew our commitment to the ideals of democracy through programs that educate, engage, and unite us as a nation. America250 will foster shared experiences that spark imagination, showcase the rich tapestry of our American stories, inspire service in our communities, honor the enduring strength, and celebrate the resilience of the United States of America.

iHeartPodcasts and Best Case Studios’ New Show “Rorschach: Murder at City Hall” Tells The Forgotten Story of a Shocking Public Murder in New York City

iHeartMedia — Wed, 03/25/2026 - 08:00

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Best Case Studios today announced “Rorschach: Muder at City Hall,” a 10-episode investigative true crime podcast series.

July 2003, New York City Hall, downtown Manhattan. Two men arrive together and are ushered past the metal detectors. Both men are Black, handsome and wearing a suit. Both are carrying concealed weapons. Within an hour, both men are dead. Over 200 witnesses watched as Niel Askew shot former New York City police officer and current Councilman James E. Davis multiple times in the back in the balcony of the Council Chamber, and was then gunned down himself by a New City City cop on the security detail.

The story shocks the city. Then details emerge, and rumors begin to circulate. All that summer, the two men had been seen around Brooklyn together: in Davis’ office, at political events across the city, getting haircuts at a barbershop. So, what was the true nature of their relationship? But despite this very public assassination, the story is now almost completely forgotten, along with the mystery of what really happened between Niel Askew and James Davis.

Throughout 10 thirty-minutes episodes, “Rorschach: Murder at City Hall” explores double lives and fatal ambition, and how the destinies of these two men became entwined, along with the mystery behind this dramatic tragedy. But this is more than a murder story: it’s an investigation into an act of violence -- one that takes listeners into the underbelly of New York City politics, where ambition and desperation are often two sides of the same coin.

Executive producers are Brent Katz and Adam Pincus for Best Case Studios. The show is based on original reporting by journalist Brent Katz. Original Music by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio and Wilder Zoby.

Episode 1: Shots Fired

Episode 2: How Could This Happen in City Hall?

Episode 3: A Victim of Blackmail

Episode 4: Niel’s Secret

Episode 5: Friends and Enemies

Episode 6: A City in Crisis

Episode 7: James Meets Niel

Episode 8: The Last Day

Episode 9: The Empty Seat

Episode 10: It Stays with You

WHO: Host Jamal Jordan is a journalist and mixed-media documentarian, former editor at The Washington Post. Jordan has worked at The New York Times and was a video producer at Vice and NBC News and elsewhere. He is the author of Queer Love in Color (Penguin Random House), a photographic celebration of the love and relationships of queer people of color. He lives in Brooklyn and lectures at Stanford University. Jordan also has a large following online, with over 69K followers on X. (former Twitter)

Journalist Brent Katz has produced podcasts for Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify and elsewhere. He has written for the New York Times Magazine, the New Yorker, the Paris Review among others. “Rorschach: Murder at City Hall” began as his thesis at Columbia Journalism School. His debut short film, JOSH’S WEDDING, is coming out through the New Yorker.

WHEN: “Rorschach: Murder at City Hall” will be available March 25th, with new episodes launching every Wednesday. Listen to the official trailer now.

WHERE: “Rorschach: Murder at City Hall” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Episodes available one week early to subscribers of iHeart’s True Crime+ channel on Apple Podcasts. Follow @bestcasestudios on Instagram for updates.

Donnie Wahlberg, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Shaboozey, Teddi Mellencamp and Vin Diesel to Appear at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Airing Thursday, March 26 on FOX

iHeartMedia — Tue, 03/24/2026 - 08:00

Previously Announced Appearances Include 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Most-nominated Artist Taylor Swift, Along with Alysa Liu, NE-YO, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, sombr and Weezer

Hosted by Ludacris, the Event Features Previously Announced Performances by Alex Warren, John Mellencamp, Kehlani, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and Performing for the First Time Together, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue

NEW YORK- March 24, 2026- iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today that the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature special appearances by Donnie Wahlberg, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Shaboozey, Teddi Mellencamp and Vin Diesel. Teddi Mellencamp will present John Mellencamp with the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award. They join previously announced special guests including Taylor Swift, the show’s most-nominated artist, along with Alysa Liu, NE-YO, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, sombr and Weezer.

The 13th annual award show will air live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 26 (8-10 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX and will also be heard on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.

Hosted by Ludacris, the event will feature previously announced performances by Alex Warren, John Mellencamp, Kehlani, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and performing for the first time together, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.

Additionally, as previously announced, John Mellencamp will be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award, Ludacris will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award, Miley Cyrus will be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Alex Warren will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award.

The 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2026. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise guests and collaborations, and will showcase the stories of the winning artists’ road to No. 1.

Artists receiving several nominations include Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, BLACKPINK, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Ella Langley, GloRilla, Grupo Frontera, HUNTR/X: EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, Jelly Roll, JENNIE, j-hope, KATSEYE, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Linkin Park, LISA, Mariah the Scientist, MOLIY, Morgan Wallen, Myles Smith, RAYE, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Shinedown, sombr, SZA, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, Twenty One Pilots and Zara Larsson.

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

Proud partners of this year’s event on iHeart’s platforms include H&R Block, She Rises Studios, and Trashie with more to be announced.

B-roll of the Dolby Theatre BTS: HERE.

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

About FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party platforms worldwide. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company includes three key business units: FOX Television Network, FOX Entertainment Studios and worldwide content sales and licensing unit FOX Entertainment Global.

While maintaining its leadership in linear television with an exceptional slate of original series – including Doc, Extracted, Memory of a Killer, The Masked Singer, The Floor, The Simpsons, Animal Control, Going Dutch, Murder in a Small Town, Hell’s Kitchen and LEGO Masters – FOX Entertainment is growing its portfolio of studio engines, business operations and library of owned original content.

To date, the FOX Entertainment Studios division includes its in-house unscripted studio with hits The Masked Singer, I Can See Your Voice and Name That Tune, and scripted content studio featuring comedies Animal Control and Going Dutch and signature drama series Best Medicine, The Faithful, The Way Home and The Chicken Sisters. The unit also oversees the award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment with animated comedies including Krapopolis, Grimsburg, Hazbin Hotel and Universal Basic Guys; entertainment platform TMZ with its tentpole primetime series TMZ Investigates; its new independent film label Tideline Entertainment with inaugural releases including First Time Female Director, Ponyboi and Slanted; and the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global in partnership with iconic chef Gordon Ramsay, featuring food-themed original series on FOX such as Next Level Chef, Kitchen Nightmares and Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, as well as the new next-gen global food brand and entertainment platform Bite, No Taste Like Home on Disney+, Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars on Apple+ and a new untitled Gordon Ramsay documentary series on Netflix in early 2026.

As a global content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment Studios collaborates with studios and platforms worldwide, including Disney, Hulu, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, Prime Video, Netflix, Apple+, Hallmark, Lifetime, TelevisaUnivision, UK’s Channel 4, France’s TF1, German’s ProSieben, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia’s Foxtel and FOX-owned streamer Tubi, among others.

About Jesse Collins Entertainment

Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service Emmy winning production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment.  JCE's award-winning and critically acclaimed television includes programming from its four divisions—specials, sports, scripted and unscripted. From the specials division: award shows—The Emmy Awards, The 2021 and 2022 American Music Awards, The 2022 Golden Globes, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars and ABFF Honors; specials—Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey (Primetime Emmy Award nominee), A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Lil Rel Howery: I said it. Y'all thinking it., CNN's Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom, Martin: The Reunion, John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25, Leslie Jones: Time Machine, The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular and Rip the Runway. From the sports division: Beyoncé Bowl at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL 2024 Christmas Game (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The Super Bowl Halftime Show (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show, The 2025 World Series Game 1 Anthem, NFL Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show starring Jack White and Netflix’s Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party. From the scripted division: scripted series—Real Husbands of Hollywood, American Soul and miniseries—The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story. From the unscripted division: unscripted series – Heart & Hustle: Houston, Tia Mowry: My Next Act, Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50, Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans, Cardi Tries, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic and Forward: The Future of Black Music, competition series—Hollywood Squares, Rhythm + Flow, Celebrity Squares, Becoming A Popstar, Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares, talk shows – We Got Time Today, Yara Shahidi's Day Off and Face to Face with Becky G, and children's series—Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (Daytime Emmy Award winner).  Emmy Award winner Jesse Collins is the Founder & CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment and executive producer of all JCE programming. He is also an executive producer for the annual GRAMMY Awards and produced the 2021 Oscars. Emmy winner Dionne Harmon is President. Emmy nominee Jeannae Rouzan-Clay is Senior Vice President of Specials.

About The Dolby Theatre

One of the world’s premier entertainment venues, Dolby Theatre Hollywood, which turns 25 years-old in 2026, has hosted a range of notable international television specials and award events including NBC/Peacock networks’ first of its kind “Wicked: For Good” special November 6, featuring stars of the original movie, The Academy Awards, ABC’s Kelly & Mark ‘After Oscars Special’, the American Idol finals, AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards to Francis Ford Coppola, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, George Lucas and others, ESPN’s ESPY Awards, the BET Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, K-pop’s “MAMA” Awards, PaleyFest, Clio Awards, Netflix is a Joke Festival, America’s Got Talent and the Daytime Emmy Awards.

Many legendary artists, including Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, Elvis Costello, Barry Manilow, Stevie Wonder, Harry Connick, Jr., Melissa Etheridge, Dixie Chicks, Tyler Perry, and Louis C.K., Hillary Clinton book tour with Maria Shriver, and a host of touring productions, from “Dancing With The Stars Live” to “Annie,” “Hairspray,” “Tootsie” and “Rent,” have been featured on the Dolby stage.