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Howard Stern’s SiriusXM program is cutting roughly a dozen staffers and moving to airing just one new show per week after Labor Day, relying more on his existing archive. The shift follows Stern’s recent three-year contract with SiriusXM that reportedly provides more flexibility while keeping him on the air.
SpaceX will loft SXM-11, a 7.5-ton SiriusXM satellite built on the IM-1300 bus, aboard a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral to replace aging GEO satellites and expand SiriusXM’s coverage in Alaska, the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. The 8–9 minute flight will conclude with a drone-ship landing, during a four-hour launch window with favorable weather; SXM-11 is the fleet’s most powerful high‑powered satellite, following SXM-10 launched in 2025 and expected to remain in service for years to come.
iHeartMedia shares jumped over 35% after Bloomberg reported early talks to merge with SiriusXM, though a deal isn’t certain and both companies declined comment; SiriusXM slid about 5%. The potential merger would fuse radio and podcasts, with iHeart boasting roughly 860 stations and about 250 million monthly listeners, and SiriusXM around 33 million subscribers and 170 million listeners, as both networks push podcast growth ahead of Q1 earnings.
iHeartMedia and SiriusXM are in early talks to merge, with Irving Azoff and Apollo Global Management advising, aiming to create a dominant radio-and-podcast platform; the deal could face regulatory hurdles as both companies lean into podcasts for growth amid stagnant traditional radio listenership.
iHeartMedia and SiriusXM are in early talks about a potential merger, with Irving Azoff and Apollo Global Management offering to advise. The discussions are preliminary and there’s no guarantee of a deal or a takeover; the goal would be greater scale and artist collaboration in an evolving audio landscape, and Azoff is advising rather than pursuing an acquisition.
Lord Sear, a pioneering hip-hop DJ and longtime Shade 45 host, has died at 52, with SiriusXM confirming the news and tributes pouring in from peers and artists; his career spanned early work with Kurious and The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show, a role on Eminem's Anger Management Tour, a GTA III voice credit, and two decades shaping hip-hop radio.
Howard Stern has extended his SiriusXM contract for three more years, reaffirming his key role in the company's programming and signaling stability for his popular show amid ongoing speculation about his future.
Howard Stern is in negotiations with SiriusXM about renewing his contract, with hints that if he stays, he may seek ownership stakes in the company, reflecting his long-standing relationship and contributions to its growth. The deal's specifics, including his content library, are part of the discussions, amid rumors of his potential retirement and high contract value.
Andy Cohen is set to interview Howard Stern as SiriusXM continues negotiations to retain Stern, highlighting the company's focus on talent, creative freedom, and expanding its podcast and radio offerings to attract diverse audiences and advertisers.
Howard Stern returned to SiriusXM after a prank suggesting he was leaving, without announcing a new contract, amid ongoing discussions about his future with the company. Despite declining subscriber numbers, Stern remains a key figure for SiriusXM, which values his influence and legacy.
Howard Stern played a prank on his listeners by falsely announcing his departure from SiriusXM and being replaced by Andy Cohen, only to reveal later that it was a joke, addressing recent rumors about his exit.
Howard Stern returned to SiriusXM after a prank where he pretended to leave, fueling speculation about his departure, but it was revealed to be a stunt; he has not announced a new contract, and his current deal runs through 2025.
Howard Stern denies rumors of being fired or retiring, clarifies he is negotiating a new contract with SiriusXM, and expresses frustration that he now feels unable to leave the company, despite ongoing speculation and rumors about his departure.
Howard Stern returned to his SiriusXM show after a summer hiatus, successfully pranking listeners and media by pretending he was leaving and being replaced by Andy Cohen, only to reveal it was a planned prank. The rumors of his departure had caused media speculation and even drew comments from President Trump, but Stern clarified he was not leaving and was just joking.
Howard Stern reassured fans that he is not leaving or being fired from SiriusXM, despite recent rumors and speculation about his contract and show’s future. He returned to his show after a brief hiatus, clarifying that he was sick and addressing false reports about his firing and retirement, and indicated ongoing discussions about his future with SiriusXM.