All About Ariana

• iHeartMedia has made a major nationwide commitment to Ms. Ariana Grande, as it proudly present its iHeartRadio Album Premiere with Ariana Grande: thank u, next, in celebration of her brand new album, which is being released today on Republic Records.

The fun began at midnight ET last night (9am PT Thursday) as iHeartMedia’s more than 122 Top 40, Hot AC and Rhythm stations across America started playing a track off of thank u, next at the top of every hour, including “thank u, next,” “7 rings” and “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored.” The special will also broadcast digitally on HitNation and iHeartRadio.com.

• Meanwhile, Westwood One announced Ariana Grande will be taking over two hours of its Zach Sang Show later today. Grande will join show host and friend Zach Sang to preview thank u, next. She will introduce her music and share the stories behind each song.

And there’s more — a one-hour companion thank u, next special, also hosted by Zach Sang, is available to all stations to air this weekend, any time between 6am and midnight. To access the special, please contact Neal Bird at 310-840-4207 or nbird@westwoodone.com.