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How Howard Stern Used Enormous $500 Million SiriusXM Contract To Build Staggering Collection of Luxury Homes
Howard Stern's future as a radio host is reportedly up in the air, with a new report suggesting that the legendary radio personality's SiriusXM show will be canceled when his five-year, $500 million contract ends in the fall. According to The Sun, the 71-year-old—who started hosting the "Howard Stern Show" in 2006—may end his 19-year run on the radio network when contract negotiations get underway later this year. An insider alleges that, while SiriusXM is planning to make the host an offer, executives do not expect their number to be high enough that he will accept it. "Stern's contract is up in the fall, and while Sirius is planning to make him an offer, they don't intend for him to take it," one insider said. "Sirius and Stern are never going to meet on the money he is going to want. It's no longer worth the investment." The source claimed that the broadcasting corporation is not going to be able to continue paying Stern's salary. According to the source, the decision to end what has been a largely successful collaboration with Stern comes as a result of tightening purse strings, with the unnamed insider comparing the move with CBS' recent cancellation of Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show." "After you saw what happened with Stephen Colbert, it's like they just can't afford to keep him going," the source added. Another insider hinted that Stern's political beliefs aren't helping solidify him a seat at the table next year, suggesting that his outspoken disdain of President Donald Trump may end up costing him. "If Sirius isn't going to give Stern a good offer, I don't think it would have anything to do with his ratings. It's more likely everything to do with the political climate," the insider claimed. Another insider claimed that Stern—who boasts a net worth of $650 million, per CelebrityNetWorth— has grown tired of the broadcasting company's reliance on radio icon Andy Cohen, causing him to debate "parting ways" with SiriusXM. Another source told the Daily Mail that Stern may take a one- or two-year contract. 'He may do a one- to two-year contract if they can meet him where he wants financially. He doesn't want to pull the plug on his employees like this,' the source said. Reports of a cancellation come as Stern's listeners plummeted from 20 million daily to 125,000. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, Stern—who shares daughters Emily, Debra, and Ashley with ex-wife Alison Berns and has been married to Beth Ostrosky since 2008—has barely stepped foot in the recording studio and now works at one of his many lavish homes. It comes as no surprise that Stern has been recording from his opulent dwellings because he spent much of his $500 million contract on building a property empire. As Stern's contract comes to an end, he is sure to be hunkering down at one of his many pads more than ever. Now, has lifted the lid on the impressive property portfolio that his career as a radio host has granted him. Palm Beach palace One of the crown jewels in Stern's property portfolio is his Palm Beach, FL, property, which he snapped up for $52 million in 2013. The radio host is known to gush about Florida's lovely weather and the state's tax laws, so it came as no surprise that he picked up the 3.23-acre abode and claimed to want to retire there. In addition to the $52 million he paid for the dwelling, Stern spent $13 million renovating the 19,000-square-foot home, which was built in 1992. The five-bedroom, 12.5-bathroom dwelling features a 1,000-square-foot closet for Ostrosky, according to the Miami Herald. She gushed about the home the same year they purchased it, revealing that they decided on Palm Beach because they have friends in the area and 'ended up having a little life there.' Southhampton sanctuary Stern and Ostrosky's main residence is their Hamptons dwelling, which the radio host picked up in 2005 for $20 million. It is now estimated to be worth an eye-watering $51 million. The eight-bedroom, 12-bathroom property measures more than 15,000 square feet and is situated on 4.25 acres. The opulent property comes with a bowling alley, a wine cellar, a tasting room, a pool, a cabana, and a spa. The primary bedroom is a staggering 1,500 square feet and boasts a balcony, an office, and a his-and-her bathroom. Manhattan manor The last of Stern's impressive properties is his stunning Manhattan abode near Lincoln Center. It was previously his main residence. Stern purchased the two-floor penthouse over the course of a decade for $21 million. He holds the keys to the 53rd and 54th floors of the Millennium Tower, which is one of Manhattan's most lavish residences. His penthouse is made up of five condominiums and sprawls 8,000 square feet. He snapped up the three condos on the 54th floor in 1998 for $6 million. Stern then picked up two condos on the 53rd floor in 2008 for $15 million. Solve the daily Crossword
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Rylie Jeffries' bulge on 'Big Brother' sends gay fans into a frenzy
Fans weren't expecting to see this. Big Brother is currently airing its 27th season on CBS and the twists and turns are at an all-time high. Beyond the complex challenges and juicy drama, the show is known for steamy showmances as the contestants get cuddled up living under one roof together for the summer. Well, it looks like one contestant got quite excited as he mingled with one of his competitors. Rylie Jeffries, a 27-year-old professional bull rider from Oklahoma, is making the rounds on social media for his, ahem, downstairs area. Cameras caught him adjusting himself as he flirted with 23-year-old Katherine Woodman while sitting on a couch in the backyard, so it's safe to say social media is having a field day with the viral clip. Check out some of the funny reactions below! This article originally appeared on Pride: Rylie Jeffries' bulge on 'Big Brother' sends gay fans into a frenzy RELATED JoJo Siwa & Chris Hughes' flirty cuddles on 'Big Brother' leave fans very confused
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Howard Stern's iconic radio show is facing cancelation as his $100M Sirius contract nears its end
Howard Stern's iconic radio show is set to be axed after a two-decade run with the broadcaster SiriusXM, according to a new report. The shock jock's contract with the digital radio giant is up for renewal soon, and SiriusXM doesn't expect he'll take them up on a new offer, sources told British tabloid The Sun. The Howard Stern Show experienced a surge in popularity after it was nationally syndicated on terrestrial radio from 1986 to 2005. Stern, known for his direct and controversial persona, has interviewed dozens of A-list celebrities and even former Vice President Kamala Harris, a month before voters headed to the polls in November 2024. In recent years, he has been openly critical of President Trump, saying he 'hated Trump voters,' and branded them as stupid – an opinion that Trump retaliated to by saying that Stern "went woke" and lost listeners as a result. Stern's contract is up in the fall, and while Sirius is planning to make him an offer, they don't intend for him to take it, an insider told The Sun. 'Sirius and Stern are never going to meet on the money he is going to want. It's no longer worth the investment,' the person added. In 2004, Stern became one of the highest-paid radio figures in the U.S. after signing a five-year deal with SiriusXM worth $500 million. The insider claims that SiriusXM was not going to be able to keep up with paying Stern his salary. "But as far as him coming back to doing the show, there's no way they can keep paying his salary," the source said. "After you saw what happened with Stephen Colbert, it's like they just can't afford to keep him going." Another Sun source said Stern's political views were not working in his favor. "If Sirius isn't going to give Stern a good offer, I don't think it would have anything to do with his ratings," the source claimed. "It's more likely everything to do with the political climate." CBS recently announced that Colbert's The Late Show was set to be scrapped because of 'a financial decision,' however, many speculated that the move came because of the host's frequent satirical blows to Trump. Stern joined SiriusXM at age 50 in response to 'censorship' efforts during his time at Viacom by the Federal Communications Commission, which does not regulate the content of satellite programs. The FCC had been fining Stern's station for over a decade. Stern became the most fined radio host between 1990 and 2004, after the FCC issued fines totaling $2.5 million to radio licensees for airing material it considered to be indecent from his show, the highest amount of any American radio show. During his time as a judge on the talent TV series America's Got Talent from 2012 to 2015, his appointment was criticized by The Parents Television Council, the watchdog group that bemoans any suggestion of sex or profanity on TV, for his "reputation for sleaze and misogyny.' The Independent contacted Stern's representatives and SiriusXM for comment. Solve the daily Crossword
