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SIRIUS Hosts Gay Presidential Caucus

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Representatives and supporters for Clinton, Obama, Edwards campaigns vie for the Gay community’s vote on SIRIUS OutQ

SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced today it will hold its first ever Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender presidential caucus on January 31, 2008 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm ET on The Michelangelo Signorile Show on SIRIUS OutQ, the nation’s only 24/7 LGBT radio channel. Representatives and supporters for Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards will share their candidates’ platforms and views, take questions from callers, and engage in an open dialogue with SIRIUS’ national audience.

Signorile’s show - spanning politics, media, and popular culture and how it affects the LGBT community – is further representation of SIRIUS’ broad, diversified commitment to covering the 2008 presidential campaign. The Michelangelo Signorile Show airs Monday – Friday from 2:00 – 6:00 pm ET on SIRIUS OutQ channel 109. The show features newsmakers, community leaders, and highlights the many voices of the LGBT community. In addition to The Michelangelo Signorile Show, SIRIUS offers multiple dedicated political talk and news channels.

For the LGBT Caucus, Hilary Rosen will support Senator Clinton. She is the President of OurChart.com, an active public speaker, and a regular on-air political and business commentator on national television. She is the former Chairman and chief executive officer of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Stampp Corbin will represent Senator Obama. Corbin is the National LGBT Liaison for the Obama campaign, and Co-Chair of the National LGBT Leadership Team, Obama for America ‘08. He served on The Board of Directors of the Human Rights Campaign from 1996-2003, and served as HRC Finance Committee Co-Chair from 1998 to 2003. He is also a successful high-tech entrepreneur. Eric Stern will represent Senator Edwards. He is a Political Advisor to the John Edwards for President Campaign. Stern is an attorney, educator, and social activist who worked for more than a decade on numerous Democratic campaigns and in the movement for social justice and equality. In the 2004 election cycle, Stern served as the Director of LGBT Outreach at the Democratic National Committee where he developed a voter mobilization plan that helped to turnout more than 3.5 million LGBT votes for Democratic candidates nationally.

Jimmy Dickens on The Roadhouse SIRIUS ch. 62

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and Grand Ole Opry host Little Jimmy Dickens will guest DJ on SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s The Roadhouse music channel. Jimmy will spend an hour playing his favorite songs and sharing funny stories behind his own music including his sixty years performing at the Grand Ole Opry. Little Jimmy Dickens Guest DJs In The Roadhouse airs Friday, February 8 at 3 pm ET with encores on Saturday February 9 at 12 pm ET and February 10 at 5 pm ET, on The Roadhouse SIRIUS channel 62.

The Roadhouse is the place to hear where it all started. From the Grand Ole Opry to the Country Music Hall of fame, listeners will hear nothing but the classics from country legends including Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Tammy Wynette, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline and many more.

SIRIUS Patriot’s Andrew Wilkow Live in Florida

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

SIRIUS Patriot’s Andrew Wilkow broadcasts live from the University of Florida on January 28, 29, and 30th. Wilkow will connect with students and Young Republicans on campus and follow the campaign trail throughout the state. Raised during Reagan, suffered through Clinton: Andrew Wilkow is the next generation of conservative talk and undisputed leader of the “new school.

The Wilkow Majority airs weekdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET on SIRIUS Patriot channel 144.

“Lighten Up with Richard Simmons” to Focus on Diabetes

Friday, January 25th, 2008

On Sunday, January 27th, SIRIUS’ Lighten Up with Richard Simmons will be dedicated to diabetes awareness. Simmons, one of America’s most loved fitness experts, will discuss the importance of diabetes awareness as well as its related health issues. Richard will be joined by experts from The American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, and a friend and resident doctor of Richard Simmons, Dr. Frederic Jackson. All will be available to answer questions and concerns regarding diabetes.

American Idol judge Randy Jackson, who was diagnosed with diabetes in 2001, will be a special guest on Lighten Up with Richard Simmons on Sunday, January 27th. According to a recent article in The Washington Post, Jackson joined with the American Heart Association and Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America in a program called The Heart of Diabetes. The program is “designed to encourage people to pay attention to possible diabetes symptoms so that if they do have the disease, they can begin treating and managing it early, significantly reducing their risk for cardiovascular disease.”

According to American Medical News, diabetes affects 7% of the United States population. The American Medical News reports that more than 14 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes, and another 6 million are undiagnosed, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Every Sunday on his SIRIUS show, Richard reads faxes, letters and emails from people who need a little lift or a little push, and calls them directly to give advice, provide a proverbial shoulder to cry on or just make them laugh.

Lighten Up With Richard Simmons—weekly health, fitness and diet show—airs Sunday 3 pm - 6 pm ET on SIRIUS Stars Ch. 102.

Ringo Starr on SIRIUS Tomorrow

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

SIRIUS to broadcast LIVE from “Liverpool 8” record release party featuring a performance from the music icon.

Legendary rocker Ringo Starr sits down for an intimate interview with SIRIUS Satellite Radio host Meg Griffin to discuss the making of his latest album Liverpool 8. During the interview, Starr also discusses his early musical influences and favorite drummers.

Immediately following the interview, SIRIUS will broadcast live from the Liverpool 8 album release party at LA’s House of Blues. The event will included a performance by Ringo Starr and Dave Stewart, the albums co-producer and half of the British music duo, Eurythmics.

Listen on SIRIUS Disorder channel 70 and The Spectrum channel 18 on Friday, January 25.

Interview – 3:15 pm ET

Album release party and performance – 4 pm ET

Sheryl Crow to Take Over the Spectrum ch. 18

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Multi-platinum and Grammy® winning artist Sheryl Crow will take over SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s The Spectrum channel. The exclusive five-day special will feature Sheryl playing her favorite music including a track-by-track preview and in-depth discussion of her new album Detours (A&M/Interscope) in stores February 5th.

Among the many tracks on the album, Sheryl discusses how “Lullaby for Wyatt,” a song about her son, “…really informed this album. There’s an urgent feeling about what’s going on in the world. This song is really about, as a parent, you just want to protect your children from the pain that they’re going to ultimately experience in their lives.

During the take-over Sheryl also performs songs from Detours and some of her classic hits at SIRIUS’ studios. Sheryl Crow’s Spectrum will kick-off on February 4th at 7 am ET and run through February 8th on The Spectrum channel 18.

Sheryl Crow catapulted onto the global stage in 1993 with her debut solo album Tuesday Night Music Club. The album sold over six million copies and won Sheryl three Grammy awards including “Best New Artist.” Since then Sheryl Crow has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, received nine Grammy awards and collaborated with renowned artists including Kid Rock, The Rolling Stones and Willie Nelson. Detours is Sheryl Crow’s sixth studio album and was recorded on her farm in Nashville.

Attention Punk Fans!

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

The greatest punk bands of all time play the greatest punk songs of all time on SIRIUS channel 29.

The world’s greatest punk bands of all time: The Sex Pistols, The Misfits, The Dead Kennedys, The Circle Jerks, Bad Religion, Henry Rollins, NOFX, Dropkick Murphys and more.

The who’s who of punk royalty will play their hand-selected favorite punk anthems exclusively on SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s Punk channel for five straight days. The Punk All-Stars will share personal stories and experiences from behind-the-scenes of one of rock’s most celebrated genres.

Monday, January 28, 2008 beginning at 7 am ET through Friday, February 1, 2008.

Faction - SIRIUS Channel 28 - Will Broadcast Live from 2008 Winter X Games

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s unique commercial-free music and action sports lifestyle channel, Faction, will provide comprehensive behind-the-scenes coverage of the 12th Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado.

Faction’s coverage will be hosted by former Olympic skier Carrie Sheinberg and Faction staples Bryan Cullen and Michael Tully, with commentary from eight time winter X Game medalist, extreme skier, Jon Olsson. Fans will hear the latest results, breaking news and exclusive interviews with winter sports superstars. The wall-to-wall coverage can be heard January 24 through January 28 on Faction, SIRIUS channel 28.

SIRIUS Annouces Super Bowl XLII Schedule

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Here it is:

Patriots team broadcast - channel 126
Giants team broadcast - channel 123
Westwood One Radio broadcast - channel 124
BBC Radio broadcast - channel 125
Westwood One Spanish broadcast (Spanish-Latin America) - channel 181
CANAL+ Spain broadcast (Spanish-Spain) - channel 110
France 2 broadcast (French) - channel 143
NHK Japan broadcast (Japanese) - channel 140
ARD broadcast (German) - channel 130
Telenet broadcast (Flemish) - channel 119
NTV Plus broadcast (Russian) - channel 122
SMG broadcast (Mandarin Chinese) - channel 121

Enjoy the game!!

SIRIUS ch. 13 Celebrates Elvis Presley’s Birthday

Friday, January 4th, 2008

Elvis

Elvis Radio, SIRIUS’ channel dedicated to the music and legacy of Elvis Presley, will celebrate the 73rd anniversary of Elvis’ birthday with exclusive live broadcasts from SIRIUS’ studios located at Graceland. The channel will feature live coverage from the steps of Graceland for the traditional birthday ceremony. This year’s celebration will include Priscilla Presley sharing her personal thoughts and memories of Graceland and Elvis.

Elvis Radio will also have special programming leading up to Elvis’ birthday celebration with special guest hosts, interviews, and exclusive live coverage from various events throughout Memphis honoring Elvis Presley.

For a complete schedule, please visit www.sirius.com/elvisradio

Listen from January 5 through January 8.