Orbitcast: September 2009 Archives

September 2009 Archives

Football great Jim Brown gets interviewed by Joe Madison in multi-part series

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Jim Brown on Sirius XMHall of Fame running back, activist and actor Jim Brown will sit down with Sirius XM Radio's host Joe Madison in a series of multi-part interviews entitled "The Athlete, Activist and Actor."

The Madison-Brown interview specials will air across multiple Sirius XM channels in three hour-long installments over the coming weeks, each featuring in-depth discussions on sports, celebrity, race, politics and activism.
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Is Malone taking Satellite Radio worldwide?

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John C. Malone and Mel KarmazinMedia mogul John Malone came to the rescue earlier this year by providing a bridge loan that effectively saved Sirius XM Radio Inc. from bankruptcy. But was this move part of a bigger plan for the satellite radio medium?

Recent activity between Liberty and failing worldwide satellite radio provider Worldspace might point to some clues.
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A look at the Sirius FM-5 Satellite advanced antenna reflector

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Sirius FM-5 Satellite Unfurlable ReflectorOne of the key components of the new Sirius FM-5 satellite, which was just recently put into service, is the satellite's massive advanced antenna reflector made by Harris.

The concept of focusing the Sirius FM-5 signal on areas of peak population (like metropolitan areas on the east and west coast) is a significant departure from the satellite radio provider's satellite constellation. And it's the unfurlable antenna reflector (pictured above - click on the photo to see a big version) that makes this possible.
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Another season of "Artist Confidential" kicks off on Sirius XM

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Reba McEntireThe popular Artist Confidential series that features timeless names in music sitting down for candid interviews, intimate conversations with fans and live performances, will launch its Fall season on Monday, September 28th.

Fans will hear new performances and interviews with Reba McEntire (pictured above), David Gray and Ziggy Marley, among many others.
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2010 Lexus ES 350 features XM-powered electronics

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2010 Lexus ES 350The new 2010 Lexus ES 350 comes with a series of upgrades: a new front fascia, new taillights, a new upgraded interior, and all-new subscription-based telematics products available on both non navigation-equipped and navigation-equipped vehicles.
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Metropolitan Opera Radio kicks off 4th season on Satellite Radio

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Metropolitan OperaSirius XM's Metropolitan Opera Radio will celebrate the launch of the 2009-2010 season, and its fourth season on satellite radio, with a live broadcast of the Met's Opening Night Gala, a new production premiere of Puccini's Tosca, starring soprano Karita Mattila. The fourth season on Sirius XM Radio will ]include over 100 live performancess.

The live broadcast will begin at 6pm ET tonight with a special pre-show that will feature backstage interviews and updates from the red carpet, and a preview of the upcoming season on the Metropolitan Opera Radio channel (Sirius channel 78 and XM channel 79).
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The Village pays tribute to Mary Travers of Peter, Paul & Mary

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Mary TraversSirius XM's The Village is paying tribute to Mary Travers of the legendary trio Peter, Paul & Mary, who passed away on September 16, 2009. Travers passed away in a Connecticut hospital after battling leukemia for several years. She was 72.

The channel is airing a special edition of its "Songs for Aging Children" program featuring interviews with Peter, Paul & Mary, hosted by Robert Aubrey Davis and Martin Goldsmith.
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Oprah and Gayle host Oprah Radio show at Sirius XM headquarters

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Gayle King and OprahOprah and Gayle kicked off the launch of new programming on Sirius XM's Oprah Radio channel by hosting a special show live from the company's NYC headquarters yesterday following Oprah's television show event in Central Park.

Jay Z also called into the radio show from London right before he took to the stage at Wembley Stadium in London to perform.
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Caliente channel celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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Shakira and Nelly FurtadoSirius XM is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with special programming on its salsa, pop, merengue, bachata and reggaeton music channel Caliente.

The full month of programming will feature performances, interviews and specials with many of the biggest artists in Latin music now through Thursday, October 16th on Caliente (Sirius channel 83 and XM channel 85).
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Nick Mangold to guest host tonight on "The Scott Ferrall Show"

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Nick MangoldNew York Jets Pro Bowl center Nick Mangold (pictured above at the New York Jets Training Camp) will be a guest host tonight, September 18th, on The Scott Ferrall Show on Sirius XM Radio.
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Green Day to be featured on Sirius XM's On Broadway channel

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Green DaySirius XM will broadcast an interview with Green Day about the recent world premiere of their musical American Idiot this weekend.

The interview airs this Saturday, September 19th at 8pm ET, with an encore broadcast on Sunday, September 20th at 12pm ET on On Broadway, Sirius channel 77 and XM channel 75.


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SIRI stock needs to close above $1 for 10 days, says Nasdaq

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NASDAQSirius XM Radio Inc. received notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market two days ago that its common stock is not in compliance with a Nasdaq Marketplace Rule. Why? Because SIRI had not closed above $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days.

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Sirius FM-5 Satellite is up and running - can you tell the difference?

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Sirius FM-5 SatelliteThree years ago we first learned that Sirius was preparing a new geostationary satellite called the Sirius FM-5. In May, the Sirius FM-5 satellite was delivered and shortly afterwards the satellite was launched on June 30th. And just recently Sirius XM Radio Inc. announced that the Sirius FM-5 satellite was put into service to augment its existing satellite constellation.

So the question is, as Sirius subscribers - have you noticed a difference?
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Volvo offers free Sirius on Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

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2010 Volvo S80It's a recent trend we're seeing more and more of: first Mercedes and BMW, then Audi and now Volvo will be offering a 3-month free trial of Sirius Satellite Radio with every properly equipped Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sold.

The 3-month free trial offer is for the "Sirius Everything" package, and it goes into effect starting September 1st.
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