Howard Stern's '$100 billion' deal with Sirius XM: By the numbers

The shock jock has signed on to satellite radio for another five years, a lot of cash, and a "more flexible" schedule

Howard Stern is reportedly Sirius Radio's "biggest marquee name" with more than 1 million faithful listeners.
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After months of rumors and tense contract negotiations, Howard Stern announced Thursday on his radio show that he had cut a deal with Sirius XM to stay on satellite radio for another five years. While the amount he'll be paid hasn't been disclosed, Stern joked, "I signed for $100 billion. I now own Rupert Murdoch." Some details surrounding the deal are known, however. Here, a brief guide:

$500 million

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