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xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118028750.html">Howard Stern re-ups with Sirius XM</a></span><span class="item-description">Satellite broadcaster's shares rise as 'King of All Media' stays on</span><span class="item-author">Michael Schneider</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/9/2010 6:09am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118028698.html">WGA announces TV nominations</a></span><span class="item-description">'30 Rock,' 'Modern Family,' 'Breaking Bad' lead noms</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/8/2010 10:28am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118028184.html">Ryan Seacrest inks new Clear Channel deal</a></span><span class="item-description">Radio pact reportedly worth $60 million</span><span class="item-author">Michael Schneider</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/30/2010 11:15am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118028083.html">'Dr. Laura' to move to Sirius XM</a></span><span class="item-description">Radio commentator to host live call-in show</span><span class="item-author">Sam Thielman</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/29/2010 9:50am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118025446.html">NPR employees, management reach deal</a></span><span class="item-description">Agreement includes tentative five-year contract</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/8/2010 4:47pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118023731.html">Comic Robert Schimmel dies in car crash</a></span><span class="item-description">Performer was frequent guest on Howard Stern show</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/4/2010 10:14am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118023048.html">Dr. Laura to end radio show</a></span><span class="item-description">Host to give up program at end of the year</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/17/2010 9:05pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118022282.html">Cunningham inks Tribune TV deal</a></span><span class="item-description">National syndication to follow for talkshow host</span><span class="item-author">Cynthia Littleton</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/28/2010 5:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118021372.html">BBC radio's backlash</a></span><span class="item-description">BBC Trust sides with protestors</span><span class="item-author">Gordon Masson</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/6/2010 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118020626.html">Orgs band together on digital network</a></span><span class="item-description">PBS, NPR, others team on Public Media Platform</span><span class="item-author">Sam Thielman</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/15/2010 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118018831.html">Negotiation season afoot for AFTRA</a></span><span class="item-description">Union set to bargain four of its major contracts</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">5/6/2010 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118018828.html">CBS topper bullish on upfront</a></span><span class="item-description">Moonves says Eye well-positioned as economy recovers</span><span class="item-author">Cynthia Littleton</span><span class="item-pubDate">5/6/2010 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118017709.html">FCC chief Genachowski reassures bizzers</a></span><span class="item-description">Addresses spectrum auctions, broadband plan at NAB</span><span class="item-author">Cynthia Littleton</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/14/2010 5:30am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118017701.html">Big agenda for FCC chief</a></span><span class="item-description">Genachowski's broadband plan tops to do list</span><span class="item-author">Cynthia Littleton</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/14/2010 5:30am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118017603.html">Swimming with the tide</a></span><span class="item-description">Streaming allows listeners to dip toes into uncharted waters</span><span class="item-author">Phil Gallo</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/12/2010 12:00pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118017175.html">Obama administration backs pay for airplay</a></span><span class="item-description">Commerce Dept. supports Performance Rights Act</span><span class="item-author">Ted Johnson</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/1/2010 4:00pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118016483.html">CBS Radio VP Joseph Dembo dies</a></span><span class="item-description">News radio pioneer transformed NYC's WCBS</span><span class="item-author">Variety Staff</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/15/2010 6:00pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118016209.html">Oliviers get radio play</a></span><span class="item-description">U.K. legit awards to be broadcast live</span><span class="item-author">David Benedict</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/8/2010 3:11pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118015915.html">SAG plans AFTRA reconciliation</a></span><span class="item-description">Guilds move toward joint talks on feature-primetime contract</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/1/2010 5:03pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118014138.html">Air America shuts down</a></span><span class="item-description">Left-wing radio network ceases live programming</span><span class="item-author">Jon Weisman</span><span class="item-pubDate">1/21/2010 4:25pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118013325.html">Baseball announcer Rory Markas dies</a></span><span class="item-description">Was the voice of the Angels of Anaheim</span><span class="item-author">Stuart Levine</span><span class="item-pubDate">1/5/2010 10:05am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118011865.html">Lachlan Murdoch buys DMG stake</a></span><span class="item-description">Illyria pays around $96 million in radio deal</span><span class="item-author">Paul Chai</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/26/2009 3:46am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118009483.html">Dennis Miller reups with Westwood One</a></span><span class="item-description">Talkshow host inks pact with syndie radio distrib</span><span class="item-author">Variety Staff</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/2/2009 1:38pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118008098.html">Fox seals deal with Don Imus</a></span><span class="item-description">Network to simulcast radiocast starting Oct. 5.</span><span class="item-author">Cynthia Littleton</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/3/2009 8:43am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118007744.html">Imus, RFD end simulcast </a></span><span class="item-description">Friday will mark the final telecast</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/26/2009 12:01pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118007116.html">KFWB doctoring its format</a></span><span class="item-description">Newsie adds Dr. Laura to new daytime sked</span><span class="item-author">Cynthia Littleton</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/10/2009 4:48pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118007000.html">Obama greeting opens AFTRA confab</a></span><span class="item-description">President gives videotaped remarks to delegates</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/6/2009 6:02pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118006902.html">Radio royalties at stake</a></span><span class="item-description">Sheila E. goes to Capitol Hill to talk artist's rights</span><span class="item-author">Ted Johnson</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/4/2009 4:58pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118006432.html">Senate to hear royalty flap</a></span><span class="item-description">Bill gets hearing on August 4</span><span class="item-author">Ted Johnson</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/23/2009 8:00pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118005375.html">Rosie O'Donnell to host radio show</a></span><span class="item-description">Former talk show host set for Sirius XM Radio</span><span class="item-author">Carson Vaughan</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/25/2009 8:12am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118003592.html">Panel OKs bill on royalties</a></span><span class="item-description">House gives go-ahead to radio-play royalties</span><span class="item-author">Ted Johnson</span><span class="item-pubDate">5/13/2009 2:41pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118003339.html">Auto industry slump hits Sirius</a></span><span class="item-description">Company sees decline in subscribers</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">5/7/2009 4:32pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118003320.html">CBS Corp. posts $55 million loss</a></span><span class="item-description">Profits hit by steep drop in ad sales </span><span class="item-author">Jill Goldsmith</span><span class="item-pubDate">5/7/2009 1:40pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118003165.html">Beck gets Simon &amp; Schuster deal</a></span><span class="item-description">Publisher signs radio, TV host to 'multi-book' pact</span><span class="item-author">Sam Thielman</span><span class="item-pubDate">5/4/2009 3:35pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118003038.html">DJ Barbara Birdfeather dies at 69</a></span><span class="item-description">Worked in the L.A. underground radio scene</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/30/2009 3:50pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118001836.html">Public window into N.Y. radio</a></span><span class="item-description">WNYC opens entertainment venue</span><span class="item-author">Dade Hayes</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/29/2009 8:00pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118001265.html">Don Imus has prostate cancer</a></span><span class="item-description">Radio personality confident of full recovery</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/16/2009 10:55am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118001136.html">Sirius to stream to iPhone, iPod </a></span><span class="item-description">Company plans to bring service to Apple devices</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/12/2009 9:49am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118000695.html">Broadcaster Paul Harvey dies at 90</a></span><span class="item-description">Newsman has been heard nationally since 1951</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/1/2009 8:24am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118000442.html">Masters to host KCRW's 'Business'</a></span><span class="item-description">Showbiz journalist takes over weekly show</span><span class="item-author">Cynthia Littleton</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/22/2009 8:00pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118000437.html">Adam Carolla gets CBS pilot</a></span><span class="item-description">Comedian to star in 'Ace in the Hole'</span><span class="item-author">Michael Schneider</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/21/2009 7:55am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118000274.html">'SportsCenter' sets West Coast edition</a></span><span class="item-description">ABC sales unit snags ESPN radio stations</span><span class="item-author">Stuart Levine</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/18/2009 12:46pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118000154.html">Sirius XM bankruptcy on the horizon</a></span><span class="item-description">Liberty Media reportedly offers loan to radio co.</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/13/2009 3:18pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118000070.html">John Malone enters Sirius talks</a></span><span class="item-description">Move could drive up Echostar's bid</span><span class="item-author">Dade Hayes</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/12/2009 9:50am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117999956.html">Sirius XM preps bankruptcy filing</a></span><span class="item-description">Radio titan, home of Stern, in debt $1 billion</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/10/2009 4:41pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117997741.html">Paley Center taps executive director</a></span><span class="item-description">Craig Hitchcock to oversee Media museum in L.A.</span><span class="item-author">Daniel Frankel</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/23/2008 11:51am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117997712.html">Fred Thompson heads to talk radio</a></span><span class="item-description">Talkshow set to debut in March </span><span class="item-author">Mike Flaherty</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/22/2008 11:57am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117997623.html">Siriux XM reverses stock split</a></span><span class="item-description">Move designed to reduce outstanding shares</span><span class="item-author">Mike Flaherty</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/18/2008 4:24pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117997611.html">BBC fined for Radio 2 shows</a></span><span class="item-description">Stations pay for fake phone-in competitions</span><span class="item-author">Steve Clarke</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/18/2008 2:34pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117997535.html">Great Firewall of China returns</a></span><span class="item-description">Pre-Olympics Web censorship returns</span><span class="item-author">Clifford Coonan</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/17/2008 1:14pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117997170.html">NPR announces widespread cuts</a></span><span class="item-description">National Public Radio faces $23 million deficit</span><span class="item-author">Dana Harris</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/10/2008 11:34am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117996462.html">Universal Music taps BBC's Douglas</a></span><span class="item-description">Exec involved in Brand prank named director</span><span class="item-author">Steve Clarke</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/25/2008 2:45pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117995833.html">Barbara Cochran departs news org </a></span><span class="item-description">Co. president to step down at RTNDA</span><span class="item-author">William Triplett</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/13/2008 3:42pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117995242.html">Press agent Jeanne L. Mizzy dies</a></span><span class="item-description">Began career in radio working with Rod Serling</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/4/2008 1:56pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117995154.html">Comcast pacts with ABC Radio</a></span><span class="item-description">E!, Style, G4 programming part of deal</span><span class="item-author">Daniel Frankel</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/2/2008 4:13pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117995107.html">Brand scandal has U.K. in frenzy</a></span><span class="item-description">BBC prank catches Prime Minister's eye</span><span class="item-author">Steve Clarke</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/31/2008 10:50am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117994787.html">Russell Brand lands BBC in hot water</a></span><span class="item-description">Prank phone call receives hostile response</span><span class="item-author">Steve Clarke</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/28/2008 9:23am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117994730.html">Amy Adams set for 'Queen of Sheba'</a></span><span class="item-description">Karen Croner script based on Jacki Lyden bio</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/27/2008 8:00pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117993850.html">Forced sale for Sumner Redstone</a></span><span class="item-description">Mogul plans to move shares in Viacom, CBS</span><span class="item-author">Dade Hayes</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/12/2008 2:23pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117993761.html">Channel 4 abandons radio ambitions</a></span><span class="item-description">Broadcasters continues to cut costs</span><span class="item-author">Steve Clarke</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/10/2008 6:59am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117993183.html">Congress protects Internet radio </a></span><span class="item-description">Measure to prevent brutal hike in royalty rates</span><span class="item-author">William Triplett</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/1/2008 10:26am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117992545.html">Exec joins 'Dennis Miller Show'</a></span><span class="item-description">Heather Douglas named producer of radio show</span><span class="item-author">Variety Staff</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/19/2008 3:57pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117992277.html">Food critic Elmer Dills dies at 82</a></span><span class="item-description">Hosted travel features on radio, TV</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/16/2008 12:32pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117992108.html">George Putnam dies at 94  </a></span><span class="item-description">Paved way for talkradio movement </span><span class="item-author">Brian Lowry, Pat Saperstein</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/12/2008 9:46am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117990966.html">NPR's Leroy Sievers dies at 53</a></span><span class="item-description">Reported on his own chemotherapy treatments</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/22/2008 11:18am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117990771.html">'Mad Dog' Russo switches to Sirius </a></span><span class="item-description">New York sports radio legend quits WFAN </span><span class="item-author">Dade Hayes</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/19/2008 8:31am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117990702.html">Leroy Sievers dies at 53</a></span><span class="item-description">NPR commentator fought battle with cancer</span><span class="item-author">Associated Press</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/17/2008 6:21pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1117990662.html">Steve Smith to head Arabian Radio</a></span><span class="item-description">COO responsible for 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