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Howard Stern Confirms SiriusXM Renewal Talks, Floats Taking an Ownership Stake

His five-year SiriusXM contract ends next year, with company leaders expressing confidence about reaching an agreement.

Overview

  • Speaking on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show, Stern said he is in active discussions to extend his deal and emphasized he is not being fired.
  • He rejected claims that he has become "too woke," saying that if it means being awakened he embraces it.
  • Stern indicated he would seek some form of ownership or increased stake in SiriusXM if he remains with the company.
  • His current five-year agreement, widely reported at about $500 million, expires at the end of 2025.
  • SiriusXM executives have signaled optimism about a resolution, and the company has previously said it retains rights to Stern’s content library for years.