SIRIUS Backstage

SIRIUS ANNOUNCES COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF 2007 CHASE FOR THE NASCAR NEXTEL CUP

* SIRIUS will broadcast every race of the Chase live nationwide; Ten additional channels will carry in-car audio from NASCAR’s top drivers
* SIRIUS NASCAR Radio to provide the most extensive daily radio coverage available

NEW YORK – September 13, 2007 – SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI), the Official Satellite Radio Partner of NASCAR, will provide the most comprehensive radio coverage of the 2007 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, broadcasting all ten races live and providing listeners with in-car audio from NASCAR’s top drivers as they compete for the coveted NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Championship.

On Sunday, September 16, SIRIUS will broadcast the first event of the Chase, the Sylvania 300 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race (1:15 pm ET) live from New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, NH on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, channel 128. For all ten Chase races, SIRIUS will provide the live race call on channel 128, plus ten additional Driver2Crew Chatter™ channels that will combine the race broadcast with the in-car audio of ten different race teams.

For every race, SIRIUS will provide in-car audio for the top nine drivers in the championship points standings. The tenth Driver2Crew channel will be the “Fan’s Choice” and will carry the in-car audio of a driver chosen by fans who cast their vote by logging on to www.sirius.com/driver2crew.

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Barbara Walters will be joining the list of Celebrities with a call in show on Sirius starting September 17th on the Sirius Stars Channel 102. Sirius also airs an exclusive show called “Best of the Very Best” featuring compelling interviews Walters has conducted over the past 30 years.

I look forward to being on SIRIUS radio. I especially love taking phone calls from listeners,” said Barbara Walters. “This is a whole new experience for me, and very exciting.”

SIRIUS negotiated the agreement for the new series with Allen Grubman, Lawrence Shire and Karen Gottlieb of Grubman Indursky & Shire, P.C., who represent Ms. Walters and her production company Barwall Productions, Inc. The terms of the deal were not disclosed

Tune in every Monday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm ET on Channel 102.

XM and SIRIUS to Offer A La Carte Programming

Companies’ FCC Filing to Detail Array of New Offerings Priced From $6.99 to $16.99 SIRIUS CEO Mel Karmazin to Discuss at National Press Club Address Today

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, July 23, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) and XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR) announced today that the merged company will offer American consumers for the first time the opportunity to choose programming on an a la carte basis. This unprecedented offering will provide subscribers with more choices and lower prices and pave the way for a unique form of competition in the entertainment industry — one based on the individual programming preferences of listeners.

Tomorrow, XM and SIRIUS will file their joint reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The filing will include detailed programming and pricing plans, including two a la carte options. One option will allow subscribers to choose 50 channels for just $6.99 — a 46 percent decrease from the current standard subscription rate of $12.95. Under this option, customers will also be able to include additional channels for as little as 25 cents each. The second a la carte option will allow subscribers to choose 100 channels and will allow SIRIUS customers to select from some of the best of XM’s programming (and XM subscribers to choose from some of the best of SIRIUS’ programming).

The combined SIRIUS-XM will also offer several other new programming packages, including two “family-friendly” options, as well. Those choosing one of the “family-friendly” options will be able to block adult-themed programming and, for the first time, receive a price credit. These packages will set a new standard in audio entertainment and subscription media, offering lower prices, package options, and “best of both” offerings. The new plans will give consumers the ability to choose from an array of different packages and price points, ranging from $6.99 - $16.99. A la carte programming will be available beginning within one year following the merger, and the other programming options will be available beginning within six months following the merger.

“Mel and I are very excited about being able to offer a la carte programming. We think this is going to be great for consumers and great for our business. From the day this transaction was announced, we promised that the merger would enable us to deliver more choices and lower prices for consumers. In our filing tomorrow with the FCC, we will offer detailed plans regarding how we will achieve those goals. These plans will further demonstrate why this merger is overwhelmingly good for consumers and in the public interest,” said Gary Parsons, Chairman of XM Satellite Radio.

In total, the companies announced a suite of eight post-merger programming options, all of which adhere to the companies’ commitment to maintain and enhance service to existing devices and to ensure that no consumer pays more after the merger for the service they enjoy today.

“The a la carte options and other packages unveiled today demonstrate that consumers will be the beneficiaries of this merger. The efficiencies of the merger will allow the combined companies to save hundreds of millions of dollars a year and give us the opportunity to increase the number of programming options available to subscribers,” said Mel Karmazin, CEO of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

A La Carte Programming

The combined company will offer two a la carte packages. Consumers will select their channels on-line allowing them to easily review the full-range of each company’s programming choices. A la carte programming will only be available for subscribers using new radios, which will be developed following approval of the merger.

    -- A La Carte -- 50 Channels ($6.99) -- Currently the only standard
       package offered by either company is $12.95 a month.  Under this new
       option, for only $6.99 per month -- a savings of 46 percent --
       consumers will be able to choose either 50 SIRIUS channels from
       approximately 100 SIRIUS channels or 50 XM channels from approximately
       100 XM channels.  Additional channels can be added for 25 cents each,
       with premium packages priced at additional cost.  However, no one
       choosing this option will pay more than $12.95 a month.

    -- A La Carte -- 100 Channels ($14.99) -- Consumers may also choose an a
       la carte offering of 100 channels each.  SIRIUS customers will be able
       to choose from some of the best of XM's programming and XM customers
       will be able to choose from some of the best of SIRIUS' programming.
       Today this programming would require two monthly subscriptions,
       totaling $25.90.  The new 100 channel a la carte option represents a
       savings of 42 percent.

          Best of Both Packages Will Be Available on Existing Radios

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At 8:05 am, Pacific time, during his live televised press conference, Dale Earnhardt Jr announced, his “new boss for 2008″, Rick Hendrick, of Hendrick Motorsports.

At the time of this posting, no news on how this is going to pan out in the team, with rumors of who may be leaving.

Rick Hendrick notes that he and Kyle had been in negotiations since the end of last year, and they both realized that Kyle will have better opportunities else where.

So Dale Earnhardt Jr will be taking the slot that Kyle Busch has held and the contract is a 5 year contract.

Sponsorships have not been worked out yet. (IE: Is Budweiser coming along with Jr?)

Jr said he wants to keep the number 8, and that they would have to present that to Teresa (Earnhardt) and see how that pans out. The audience erupted into some entertaining laughter with that statement.

In regards of whether Jr’s present crew will come over from DEI, it was noted that this specific set of details will be worked out over the next couple of months as to staffing set ups for his team.

When asked about the reports of Jr going to Gibbs or Childress, Jr noted that info came out of thin air.

NEW YORK, June 5, 2007 — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (SIRI) today announced that it has obtained a $250 million senior secured term loan commitment from Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc.

The facility will mature in five and one-half years and have covenants substantially similar to those under the Company’s existing 9 5/8% Senior Notes. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. Morgan Stanley is acting as the sole lead arranger and has committed to provide the entire principal amount of the facility, subject to customary closing conditions.

“This transaction takes advantage of favorable market conditions and significantly strengthens our balance sheet,” said David Frear, EVP and CFO of SIRIUS.

NEW YORK, May 30, 2007 - SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Mel Karmazin, its Chief Executive Officer, is expected to participate in a keynote discussion at the Lehman Brothers Worldwide Wireless Conference in New York, NY on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at approximately 4:30 pm ET.

A live audio webcast of the keynote discussion will be available via the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.sirius.com on Thursday, May 31, 2007, at approximately 4:30 pm ET.

Here’s the SIRIUS Guests scheduled for the upcoming week. Please note that all times are Eastern and that all appearances are subject to change. The Stagecoach Festival programming schedule is found at the end of this list.

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, interview and performance (Sirius Blues, channel 74, Apr. 30 @ 9 am ET)

PATTI SMITH, previews her new album of covers, Twelve, during the week of its release, debuting three different new songs and talks about why she chose to cover them. Twelve is out May 1. (Sirius Disorder, channel 32, Apr.30-May 3 each day @ 4 pm ET)

BRIGHT EYES, World Café performance and interview (SIRIUS Disorder, channel 32, Apr. 30 @ 6 pm ET)

AVISHAI COHEN, performance and interview (Planet Jazz, channel 70, Apr. 30 6 pm ET)

METROPOLITAN OPERA RADIO, live broadcast, Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Metropolitan Opera Radio, channel 85, Apr. 30 @ 8 pm ET)

RUSH, interview with Geddy Lee, Neil Peart & Alex Lifeson (Classic Rewind, channel 15, May 1 @ 3 pm ET)

SEVENDUST, interview on Elements (Octane, channel 20, May 1 @ 6 pm and rebroadcast: May 5 @ 12 pm. All times ET)
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Sirius Satellite Radio and the E! Entertainment Television network announced today that a new live entertainment call-in show called “Yo on E!” launched Monday, April 9 exclusively on E! Entertainment Radio, SIRIUS channel 107. The show is hosted by Miami DJ Michael Yo and broadcasts live from E!’s Los Angeles studios Monday - Friday from 4:00 – 7:00 pm ET and rebroadcasts Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am ET.

Michael Yo, formerly of local Miami FM station, Y100, is an avid entertainment junkie and hosts the three-hour live show featuring designated topics with Yo interacting heavily with listeners through calls, e-mails and text messages. Every day, Yo keeps the entertainment fan up to speed on recent entertainment breaking news. Celebrity guests also join in the festivities, both in-studio and on the phone, while E! and E! Online personalities will be special guests throughout the week to add their signature “E! take” to the mix.

“We’ve been looking for new and innovative ways to bring the E! experience to life on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and YO on E! is the perfect solution,” said Brent Zacky, Vice President, Development, E! Networks. “Chock full of information and attitude, the show will be a great way for listeners to stay up-to-date on the latest news from Hollywood, and with SIRIUS’ national interactive listener audience, it’s a great way for our fans to join in on all the debates over the latest water cooler stories of the day.”

Edward Zarcoff, Vice President, Programming, E! Networks, will supervise the series for E! Networks.

NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and co-host Jack Arute will be broadcasting live from the New York Auto Show on Saturday, the 7th of April, 2007.

The show will broadcast exclusively on Ch 128, the SIRIUS NASCAR Radio channel from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Eastern Time.

For those of you who may be there, there will be an autograph session from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.

The 2007 New York International Auto Show will be at the
Jacob Javits Convention Center
11th Ave, between 34th and 39th Streets in New York.

While you’re there, feel free to visit the SIRIUS Crystal Palace Booth and check out the newest radios for Sirius Satellite.

Sirius Satellite is the Official Satellite radio partner of NASCAR and broadcasts NEXTEL Cup, NASCAR Busch & Craftsman Truck series race. Channel 128, when not broadcasting one of the many races, gives listeners everything in between, with live race calls, pre- and post-race coverage, and a lineup of exclusive daily talk shows providing up-to-the-minute news, expert analysis and exclusive interviews with NASCAR insiders.

It’s a “must hear” experience for the true NASCAR fan.

MINI USA and SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced on March 27th, that SIRIUS will be available as a factory installed option with a lifetime subscription on the all-new 2007 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S hardtops produced, beginning this June. The lifetime subscription is transferable with the car from one owner to the next.