November 16, 2007

Anton Corbijn to take over Sirius Left Of Center

Friday, November 16, 2007 at 11:35 AM

Anton Corbijn

Legendary rock photographer and director of the critically acclaimed film "Control," Anton Corbijn, will take over Sirius' Left Of Center channel on November 21st.

Corbijn will discuss his film and play some songs, including all the songs featured on the "Control" soundtrack.

"Control" is Anton Corbijn's debut feature film, and is based on the troubled life of the late Ian Curtis - front man for the influential British post-punk band Joy Division.

Starring Sam Riley, the film opened to much critical praise earlier this year at the Cannes film festival. Check out a trailer of the film below...

The show will premiere on November 21st starting at 10pm ET on Left Of Center (ch 26).

November 9, 2007

Holiday channel lineup on Sirius

Friday, November 9, 2007 at 12:22 PM

Holiday music on SiriusSirius is decking the halls with some holiday cheer this season by bringing back their fan-favorite holiday channels.

Starting on November 19th, Sirius Holiday, Christmas Country and Classical Christmas are all returning to Sirius.

  • Sirius Holiday lands on Starlite (ch 2) with the blend of holiday hits mixed with traditional favorites that we've grown to love. Expect to hear artists like Nat "King" Cole, Paul McCartney, Bing Crosby, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Mariah Carey and more.
  • Christmas Country parks its sleigh on The Roadhouse (ch 62) with holiday favorites from country music's biggest stars.
  • And finally, Classical Christmas burns a yule log on Sirius Pops (ch 86) with traditional holiday music performed by the world's leading orchestras, choirs and opera stars.

Don't worry, just like last year, Starlight, The Roadhouse and Sirius Pops all will be returning to their regular programming after the holiday season.

Thanks Nathan!

November 5, 2007

Jay-Z takes over Sirius Hip-Hop Nation

Monday, November 5, 2007 at 10:15 AM

Jay-Z American GangsterJay-Z is "taking over" Sirius Satellite Radio's hip-hop channel for a week starting today.

Hip-Hop Nation (ch 40) is transforming into Jay-Z Nation, starting today at 5pm ET, coinciding with the release Jay-Z's new album American Gangster (which hits the streets tomorrow). The album, which is Jay-Z's 10th studio album, is inspired by the new movie co-starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe about Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas. After screening the film, the 37-year-old rap mogul was inspired to create, American Gangster, his first 'conceptual album' depicting the birth, rise and fall of a hustler.

Jay-Z Nation will feature music from American Gangster as well as other Jay-Z songs, plus songs from some of his other favorite artists. The channel will also air a special live concert playback from Jay-Z forthcoming performance at the House of Blues in Chicago as well as special editions of Street Certified, DJ Green Lantern: The Invasion, and The Nation's Top 20 Hip Hop Countdown hosted by Jay-Z.

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