Clear Channel Media and Entertainment To Launch One Direction's New "MIDNIGHT MEMORIES" Album With iHeartRadio Album Release Party Hosted By Ryan Seacrest
Clear Channel Stations, Yahoo and The CW Network to Bring Exclusive Event to Fans Nationwide Straight From The New iHeartRadio Theater in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Ca. – October 31, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced today the "One Direction iHeartRadio Album Release Party" to launch the global superstars' new album, "MIDNIGHT MEMORIES." Ryan Seacrest will host the event at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles – Clear Channel's new music and events venue located at The Burbank Studios in Burbank, Ca.
The One Direction iHeartRadio Album Release Party will celebrate "MIDNIGHT MEMORIES" set to be released November 25, via Syco/Columbia Records, available for pre-order now on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MidnightMemoriesiT. The exclusive event will feature a live performance with One Direction as well as an intimate Q&A with Seacrest discussing the making and meaning of the upcoming album.
The event will air as a special 30-minute broadcast on more than 90 Clear Channel Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) stations around the country on Monday, November 25, at 6 p.m. PT. The One Direction iHeartRadio Album Release Party will also stream on November 25, at 9 p.m. ET for fans on Yahoo Screen (http://screen.yahoo.com/music) as part of a partnership with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment to stream a series of live events. In addition, the party will be recorded and televised on The CW Network on December 9, at 9 p.m. ET.
"Our new iHeartRadio Theater is the perfect setting to give fans a once-in-a-lifetime intimate look at One Direction's highly anticipated album 'MIDNIGHT MEMORIES," said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platform, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. "Plus, for those that can't be in the room, the iHeartRadio Album Release Party allows the group's biggest fans to experience the event anywhere they are through Clear Channel's live radio broadcast, online or on TV."
Niall Horan said, "We're really excited about the album release party with iHeartRadio. We're really proud of the album and can't wait to perform tracks from it. And what's more, we get to hang with Seacrest…. It's going to be a great day!!"
One Direction- Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson formed in 2010 and have since amassed a loyal fan base and fame all across the globe. With two albums to date, UP ALL NIGHT and TAKE ME HOME, they have impressively sold over 32 million records worldwide and have achieved a total of 61 number ones. It's been an incredible year for One Direction as they took home a BRIT Award, 3 Billboard Music Awards, 6 Teen Choice Awards and received a moonman for Best Song Of The Summer at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. This Summer, One Direction made their movie debut with their massive hit 3D concert movie and documentary One Direction: This Is Us. The film has been a phenomenal success, topping the UK and US box offices and grossing an incredible $67 Million worldwide. The band will release their third studio album MIDNIGHT MEMORIES on November 25th which includes the worldwide smash hit "Best Song Ever" and the new single "Story Of My Life." For more info visit www.onedirectionmusic.com.