A report from British tabloid The Sun claims that Howard Stern and SiriusXM are not likely to agree to a contract extension before his current deal concludes later this year, leading to his exit from the company.
“Sirius and Stern are never going to meet on the money he is going to want. It’s no longer worth the investment,” a source told The Sun about the contract negotiations between the two.
Howard Stern joined the company in 2006 after a 20-year run at WXRK in New York, where his show was nationally syndicated with more than 60 affiliates. His star has only risen since joining the satellite broadcaster, leading to his appearance as a judge on the NBC reality show America’s Got Talent for three seasons, in addition to authoring several books.
Stern’s contract is slated to expire later this fall. The current five-year deal pays him a reported $100 million per year. Sources at The Sun claim that while the satellite radio brand is planning to offer him a new deal, it does not expect Stern to accept the offered terms.
As the report surfaced, many in the news media reacted to the news. Some argued that it was a long time coming, noting that Stern’s work schedule wasn’t in line with his high-figure salary. Others argued that Stern is a shell of his former self and has fallen from his perch as “The King of All Media.”
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Article seems a bit one-sided, not surprised
At least you all provided a balanced point of view with the social media comments. And listen, it’s about whether those comments are off base or not, it’s about the fact that half of them could’ve been replaced by folks on social media who might show appreciation for what he has done. Terrible reporting on what is generally a very informative site.
Very one-sided article, with social media comments from the MAGA right. Howard Stern has had a long, successful and nuanced career. He adapted and grew, unlike a lot of people today who dig their heels in and refuse to budge or change if their schtick makes them money. Those “pundits” who criticize him would be blessed to have a fraction of the career he’s had. Howard has actually evolved into one of the best interviewers around. What I’m hearing from your reporting is that by discontinuing his misogynistic, raunchy bits and, and continuing to speak truth to power, albeit against the power this particular group favors, he’s worthless. Speaks volumes to where we are as a society today.