Madonna celebrates the release of Confessions 2 with an intimate conversation about returning to the dance floor, reuniting creatively with Stuart Price and turning loss into music. She’s joined by her daughter Lourdes “Lola” Leon to discuss their deeply personal collaboration “The Test,” a song born from the complicated love, tension and vulnerability of their mother-daughter relationship. Together, they open up about grief, healing and the way art has helped them confront emotions that can be difficult to put into words.
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20 May 2026
Zara Larsson
In this special live iHeartRadio album preview, Zara Larsson joins host EJ to debut tracks from her new remix album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, opening up about the creative inspiration behind the project, the artists who shaped its sound, and why she wasn’t ready to leave the Midnight Sun era behind. Throughout the conversation, Zara reflects on everything from viral TikTok dance trends and dream collaborations with artists like Shakira, Kehlani, and Robyn to tour life, live performance nerves, and the importance of authenticity onstage.
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24 Apr 2026
Foo Fighters
Go behind the scenes with Foo Fighters as they sit down with host Johnny Knoxville for an exclusive iHeartRadio album preview event for their new album, Your Favorite Toy. The band breaks down their creative process, from garage demos to full-band collaboration, while sharing stories from three decades on the road. Along the way, the band dives into the meaning behind key tracks, the evolution of their touring life, and what still fuels their passion for making music.
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27 Mar 2026
Bruno Mars
Go inside Bruno Mars’ creative process as he unveils his new album The Romantic during an intimate, live iHeartRadio and TikTok event—breaking down the inspiration behind key tracks like “Risk It All” and the genre-blending influences that shaped the record. Along the way, he shares candid stories about chasing musical “magic,” collaborates with longtime partners, and takes playful calls from fans and friends, turning the episode into a full emotional journey through love, heartbreak, and everything in between.
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5 Feb 2026
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp invited listeners inside his Belmont Mall studio in Indiana for what felt less like a broadcast and more like a living-room jam session. Hosted by Jim Kerr, the special blended loose, hit-filled performances (“Small Town,” “Pink Houses,” “Hurt So Good”) with candid reflections on staying rooted, aging honestly, and why now felt like the right time to return to amphitheaters. Mellencamp also previewed his upcoming Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits, promising a deep-catalog setlist fans have been asking for for years. The result was one of the most personal iHeart broadcasts ever—proof that, even after five decades, Mellencamp’s music still sounds best played where it was born.
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5 Feb 2026
Madison Beer
Madison Beer kicks off the release of his new album Before I Forget with an intimate iHeartRadio listening event packed with candid stories and live fan interaction. Check out the songs here: https://www.iheart.com/artist/madison-beer-930492/albums/locket-373255105
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12 Jan 2026
The Kid LAROI
The Kid LAROI discusses scrapping an album, handling pressure, and channeling heartbreak into songwriting, blending pop and R&B to create his most personal work in this interview.
23 Dec 2025
Pentatonix: Live from the Empire State Building
Pentatonix discusses recording a duet with Frank Sinatra on their new holiday album during a visit to the Empire State Building, revealing their creative process in this interview.
4 Dec 2025
Pete Townshend
Rock icon Pete Townshend discusses The Who's history, his creative journey, and the new ballet adaptation of Quadrophenia, offering insights into his enduring inspiration in this interview.
12 Nov 2025
Pentatonix
Pentatonix discusses their new holiday album, Christmas in the City, at an exclusive iHeartRadio LIVE event.
4 Nov 2025
Cortis
The K-Pop group Cortis discusses their debut EP, *Color Outside the Lines*, offering insights into their creative process and musical inspirations in this interview episode.
24 Oct 2025
Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi discusses his new album *Forever (Legendary Edition)*, his vocal challenges, becoming a grandfather, and his musical roots in an interview on iHeartRadio Live.
2 Oct 2025
Doja Cat
Grammy-winning superstar Doja Cat discusses her bold new album Vie, her evolution as an artist, and her connection with fans in this special listening launch party, marking a fearless new era in her career; this is an interview.
23 Dec 2024
Khalid
On the debut episode of iHeartRadio Live, the Grammy-nominated “Talk” hitmaker opens up about the long road that led to his latest record, Sincere. Khalid shares how he overcame his anxiety and writer's block to craft a deeply personal album, and how he straddles the line between making his lyrics intimate and accessible to his fans.
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18 Dec 2024
Introducing: iHeartRadio LIVE
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The Kid LAROI
Pentatonix
Frank Sinatra
Pete Townshend
Cortis
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
1.0 / 5
1 ratings
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