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Howard Stern will not take a $#%*@^! pay cut.
By Dylan Stableford
TheWrap.com
updated 12/7/2010 8:42:39 PM ET
Howard Stern went on a long, expletive-laced rant on his Sirius satellite radio show on Tuesday, slamming the company’s chief financial officer for saying the shock jock — whose five-year, $500 million contract is up at the end of the month — is not involved in contract negotiations and would have to take a pay cut to stay on the air.
"I am not taking a f---ing pay cut," Stern said. "Why would I have to take a paycut? … Who is this guy to say this in public?"
"I know what I have done in this company," he said. "I am more important than Oprah, in this company anyway. Oprah's out getting the Kennedy Center honor and I've got the CFO announcing to Wall Street that I have to take a pay cut."
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Howard Stern will not take a $#%*@^! pay cut
"Nevermind getting respect from the industry," Stern continued, "I want respect from the company."
Story: Howard Stern may have to take a pay cut
David Frear, the Sirius/XM CFO, told a UBS investor conference in New York on Monday that while the company is “hopeful” its star will be back, he’d have to agree to return at significantly less money.
"At the time of the merger we were in many long-term contracts," Frear said. "As they come up for renewal, we'll have the opportunity to get more favorable economic terms there. [...] The marketing aspects of these alignments don't have the same kind of value components to them today that they did several years ago. We go after each new negotiation as if it's the first time."
"He could decide that he doesn't want to get up that early in the morning," Frear added. "That he'd like to do a shorter show. That he'd like to do it somewhere else. The Internet, whether it's through iTunes or something else, is always a possibility."
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Frear did not exactly endear himself to Stern.
"I am calling my agent today that I want more f---ing money. I don't want it perceived that I took a pay cut," Stern railed, disclosing that Frear got a raise in 2008, putting his annual salary at $3.3 million. "Where's your pay cut, David?"
Late last week, a wild rumor circulated that Stern was close to signing a three-year, $600 million contract with Apple to take his show to iTunes — but there are so many reasons why that story is bogus, it’s hard to know where to start (Apple’s prudish nature, iTunes' general lack of streaming, the idea of Steve Jobs signing off on strippers and midgets, etc.).
Stern’s last scheduled show on Sirius is Dec. 16.Howard Stern will not take a $#%*@^! pay cut.
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As Sirius XM fanboys are well aware, the company is expected to debut its XM SkyDock satellite radio controller for iPhone / iPod touch at a press event this week. Now, along with spy shots dug up by the satellite radio hounds at Orbitcast, we have some press photos and some PR for you with the official details. Compatible with the first and second gen iPod touch as well as iPhone / iPhone 3G / iPhone 3GS with OS 3.0, this guy is hitting the shelves this fall for an MSRP of $119.99.As Sirius XM fanboys are well aware, the company is expected to debut its XM SkyDock... more
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Get a look at the on-site "Automotive Day" event at XM Radio.
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Video journals from XM interns during the summer of 2008.
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Week one video journals of XM interns for the Summer of 2008.
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We talk with intern Lauren about her "x-periences" in college radio and at XM.
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Hear first-hand from XM's interns about their "x-perience" as an intern.
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The Sirius-XM merger is a done deal, but how will it affect existing subscribers?
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The U.S. Justice Department approved the merger between satellite radio companies Sirius and XM Monday, more than a year after the two companies first announced their deal.
In its decision, the Department of Justice had to determine whether an XM-Sirius merger was anti-competitive, or if other media companies such as Clear Channel (CCU, Fortune 500), CBS (CBS, Fortune 500), or even Apple (AAPL, Fortune 500) with its iTunes software and iPod music player served as alternate options for music and media customers.
The Federal Communications Commission must also approve the deal before it can officially be completed. The FCC has yet to make a decision on the deal.The U.S. Justice Department approved the merger between satellite radio companies... more
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JOHN CAPEL is the Real Champ and the world knows this. So all these other so called champions,John Is back and the Track Ain't big enough for all of yall. John promise not to let his fans and friends down.(For the ones who don't know John Capel Google John Capel And Go To www.myspace.com/ teamcapel.
Career Highlights: 2005 World Outdoor 200m bronze medalist; 2003 World Outdoor 200m champion & 4x100m relay gold medalist; 2000 Olympic Trials 200m champ; 2003 USA Indoor 200m champ; 1999 NCAA Outdoor 200 champ
The world outdoor 200m champion in 2003, Capel won the bronze medal in that event at the 2005 World Outdoor Championships in Helsinki, Finland, in a bit of a surprising performance he had placed only sixth at the 2004 Olympic Trials. After spending two years out of the sport, Capel returned with a vengeance in 2003, winning the world outdoor championships 200 meters, running lead-off for the gold medal 4x100m relay and being world #1 ranked in both the 100 and 200m by Track & Field News. As defending champion, he earned a 200m berth for the 2005 World Outdoor Championships. The youngest of 11 children and a standout sprinter in high school.
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Short article detailing stock activity of XM and Sirius
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The NAB has used some very questionable tactics to stop the XM/Sirius merger. This is just the most recent (and perhaps the most despicable).The NAB has used some very questionable tactics to stop the XM/Sirius merger. This is... more
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Bob Dylan and his show "Theme Time Radio Hour" to be highlighted in upcoming Cadillac ads.Bob Dylan and his show "Theme Time Radio Hour" to be highlighted in upcoming... more
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The many channels of XM Radio. Higher quality version can be found
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What's it like to be an intern at XM?... What's it like to be an intern at XM? Ask Adrian. What's it like to be an intern at XM?... What's it like to be an intern at... more
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XM Satellite Radio offers interns a chance to work in a fun, music-oriented environment. Interns will learn about the business of broadcasting, work in audio editing, or help with programming alongside DJ's on one of XM's more than sixty music channels.XM Satellite Radio offers interns a chance to work in a fun, music-oriented... more
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Further insight on XM Radio's Internship Program.
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Information on the XM Radio Internship Program.
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Intern Jeff Lambert comments on XM Internship.
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A short video documenting the XM Internship Program from the perspective of a former intern.A short video documenting the XM Internship Program from the perspective of a former... more
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