JCPenney Gives Fans VIP Access This Holiday Season with Exclusive Bella Kay Partnership, Backstage Experiences and New iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Fashion Collection

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 21, 2026--

This holiday season, JCPenney is giving fans more ways to say yes to the music, style and moments they love. Through its expanded partnership with iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, the retailer is bringing shoppers closer than ever to music’s biggest holiday concert tour with an exclusive fashion collection, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and a special collaboration with Jingle Ball performer Bella Kay!

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For the second consecutive year, JCPenney is launching the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball x JCPenney Collection, a limited-edition capsule inspired by the energy of the holiday concert season. Featuring festive fashion and statement-making styles for women, men and kids, the collection makes it easy to find a look that feels like you, whether heading to a concert, hosting a holiday gathering or going out for a night on the town.

But this year, there’s even more to say yes to.

JCPenney, iHeartRadio, and Bella Kay are teaming up to give fans unprecedented access to the artists and the excitement of Jingle Ball. Inspired by her personal style and connection with fans, Bella designed a collection of exclusive custom patches that bring the spirit of the collection to life. Fans can collect the limited-edition designs at select tour stops and through special JCPenney experiences throughout the season.

"Jingle Ball is all about creating unforgettable memories through music, and I'm proud to partner with iHeartRadio and JCPenney," said Bella Kay. "The custom patches were inspired by my personal journey and the excitement of being on tour, and I can't wait to connect with fans and celebrate the season together."

Most exciting of all, JCPenney Rewards Access members will also have the opportunity to unlock an exclusive backstage experience with Bella Kay at a select iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour stop, offering a behind-the-scenes chance to get even closer to one of music's fastest-rising stars.

Available at select JCPenney stores and on JCPenney.com, the collection captures the excitement of concert nights and holiday celebrations alike through festive sparkle, trend-forward details and versatile styles for every generation. Highlights include the The Sequin Short Sleeve T-Shirt($34), which adds just the right amount of holiday shine beneath a blazer or jacket; the Women's Track Pant($44), a bold statement piece designed to move seamlessly from day to night; the Jingle Ball Unisex Adult Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt($28), perfect for showing off fandom; and the Girls' Mini Flared Skirt($34), which delivers playful sparkle to seasonal celebrations and holiday parties.

With pieces ranging from $24 to $75, the collection makes it easy for everyone to join in on the fun without sacrificing style or value. Because at JCPenney, everyone deserves a better deal, and VIP style shouldn’t have to come with a front row price tag.

Beyond the collection, shoppers can enter the JCPenney x Jingle Ball Sweepstakes running through December 20, for a chance to experience music's biggest holiday concert tour firsthand. Prizes include a flyaway trip to an iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert, VIP concert access, a meet and Greet with Bella Kay, JCPenney gift cards, and signed merchandise.

Entry is free, and customers can join JCPenney Rewards Access, JCPenney's free loyalty program, to unlock bonus entries and additional member-exclusive opportunities throughout the promotion.

JCPenney will also bring the partnership to life through interactive fan activations at select tour stops, where concertgoers can explore the collection and collect Bella Kay’s exclusive patches inspired by her personal style and music.

"Jingle Ball brings people together through the music and artists they love, and this year, we’re giving fans even more ways to be part of it,” said Marisa Thalberg, Executive Vice President, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Catalyst Brands. "From exclusive backstage experiences with Bella Kay for JCPenney Rewards members to a fashion collection that brings concert energy to the holidays, we're making it easier for more people to join in. At JCPenney, we believe everyone deserves a better deal, especially during the holidays, and we're proud to make great fashion and these special experiences more accessible for families everywhere."

About JCPenney

JCPenney, part of Catalyst Brands, is the shopping destination for America's diverse, working families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when and how they want to shop, from jcp.com to more than 600 stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

In 2022, JCPenney celebrated 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney's Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with nine out of ten Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to both Podtrac and Triton, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, has the highest-reach and most engaged influencers, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

JCPenney is giving fans more ways to say yes to the music, style and moments they love. Through its expanded partnership with iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, the retailer is bringing shoppers closer than ever to music’s biggest holiday concert tour with an exclusive fashion collection, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and a special collaboration with Jingle Ball performer Bella Kay! Available at select JCPenney stores and on JCPenney.com, the collection captures the excitement of concert nights and holiday celebrations alike through festive sparkle, trend-forward details and versatile styles for every generation.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s attorney general filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney and accountant, accusing them of concealing his sex trafficking operation at a sprawling Santa Fe-area ranch where the disgraced financier entertained guests.

The lawsuit seeks to stop attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn from accepting any payments from Epstein's estate, estimated at more than $100 million. They serve as coexecutors, and New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said they “stand to benefit substantially” from the estate unless a federal judge intervenes.

Indyke worked as Epstein’s attorney for roughly two decades. Both he and Kahn have testified in Congress that they did not know about Epstein’s abuse, though Torrez has a different view.

“None of this could be done by just one man,” Torrez said at a news conference, where he stood with two of Epstein's accusers. “This was something that was facilitated, that was made possible by handlers, by lawyers, by accountants, by others who have yet to face real consequences.”

In response to the lawsuit, an attorney for the pair said they “emphatically reject” the allegations and note that New Mexico officials never sought to interview Indyke and Kahn before going to court. Dan Weiner said they would have cooperated.

“Not a single woman has ever accused Mr. Indyke or Mr. Kahn of committing sexual abuse or witnessing sexual abuse, nor claimed at any time that she or anyone else reported to them any allegation of Mr. Epstein’s abuse,” Weiner said in an email.

The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment on any federal investigation of Indyke or Kahn.

Earlier this year, Indyke and Kahn agreed as executors of the estate to settle a class-action lawsuit brought against them by Epstein accusers for up to $35 million. They did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the deal.

Torrez’s lawsuit is an effort to possibly recover more money for victims, with New Mexico acting as the plaintiff.

Epstein purchased the Zorro Ranch in Stanley, a sparsely populated ranching community about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Santa Fe, in 1993. He built a 26,700-square-foot mansion with a sprawling courtyard, a living room roughly the size of the average American home, and a private airstrip and helipad.

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Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

His former girlfriend and close associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, is serving a 20-year prison sentence after her 2021 conviction on sex trafficking charges in New York. Witness testimony at Maxwell’s trial alleged she and Epstein had sexually abused women at the ranch.

“We cannot undo what happened or return what was taken from us, but we can demand answers,” said Epstein accuser Anouska De Georgiou. “We can pursue justice and we can insist that wealth, power and influence never place anyone beyond accountability.”

The Associated Press does not name people who say they were sexually abused unless they have come forward publicly.

The lawsuit accuses Indyke and Kahn of conspiracy and racketeering in supporting the “Epstein Enterprise.”

“They arranged payments to survivors to purchase their silence and leave them indebted to Epstein, handled costs for expenses connected to the abuse, monitored survivors’ spending, and prepared tax returns for some survivors,” the lawsuit states.

The lawsuit notes a 2017 email from Kahn to Epstein regarding payment of “the latest batch of medical expenses for girls.”

“At the end of the day this is not about the past. It is about the truth. It’s about justice, and it’s about making sure that accountability does not end with Epstein,” said Julia Molchanova, another Epstein victim.

Epstein never faced charges in New Mexico, though the state attorney general's office in 2019 confirmed that it was investigating and planned to forward its findings to federal authorities in New York. Hector Balderas, who was attorney general at the time, said the state’s outdated laws failed to protect children from abuse.

Torrez reopened the state’s investigation this year. In August, he sued the Justice Department, accusing it of blocking the state from investigating alleged sex crimes. The government said it was not releasing some information to the state to avoid disclosing victim-identifying information.

Also in August, a commission established by state lawmakers to investigate whether local authorities looked the other way, released a 119-page report that said authorities repeatedly deferred to investigations in New York, Palm Beach, Florida, and the Virgin Islands, while leaving Epstein’s offenses in New Mexico unexamined and unpunished.

Epstein’s estate sold the ranch in 2023 to the family of Don Huffines, a Republican who is the Texas state comptroller. The money was set aside for creditors.

Probate proceedings related to Epstein’s will and assets are being handled in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

White contributed from Detroit.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez stands with Julia Molchanova, left, and Anouska De Georgiou, right, as he answers questions about a lawsuit against the co-executors of Jeffrey Epstein's estate during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

FILE - Darren Indyke, Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer, arrives for his deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill, March 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

FILE - Richard Kahn, Jeffrey Epstein's accountant and co-executor of his estate, arrives for his deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill, March 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Julia Molchanova, left, Anouska De Georgiou, center, and New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez speak at a news conference where Torrez announced a lawsuit against the co-executors of Jeffrey Epstein's estate, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

FILE — This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File)

FILE - Crosses, flowers and other mementos are displayed outside Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch near Stanley, N.M., on April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Savannah Peters, File)