New York, U.S.A. — WhyHunger’s annual Hungerthon campaign raised a record$825,000 for the fight against hunger and poverty through their radiothon and online auction with partners SiriusXM and CBS Radio Group.

“It’s been a tough year, our economy is still struggling and many of our neighbors and community-based partners were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy,” said WhyHunger Co-Founder and Executive Director Bill Ayres. “But we never underestimate the power of our supporters, partners and the radio community to defend the rights of all people to have access to good food – both in times of crisis and 365 days a year.”

Funds raised by this year’s Hungerthon support WhyHunger’s work with grassroots organizations across the country, including many of their long time partners in the Tri-State area that have been on the front lines, providing food, water and critical services to their neighbors in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and working on long-term recovery.

With over 150 auctions on charitybuzz.com, this year’s top earners included:

• One Direction meet and greet
• Bruce Springsteen-autographed guitar
• Kenny Chesney meet and greet
• A road trip and game with the New York Giants

Items still available for bidding on charitybuzz.com/hungerthon, include a singed guitar from Billy Joel and tickets to the 47th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, TN. Donations will continue to be accepted at Hungerthon.org for the rest of the year, where donors can receive signature Hard Rock John Lennon “Imagine There’s No Hunger” holiday gifts or a limited edition Bruce Springsteen ”Born To Run” t-shirt featuring a never before released Eric Meola photo from the Born to Run photo sessions. Donations are also being accepted by texting “Imagine” to 50555 to make a $10 donation.

If you know someone who is hungry, call WhyHunger’s National Hunger Hotline to connect the person to emergency food in their neighborhood and all federal nutrition programs.

Special thanks to Hungerthon 2012 Radio Partners: CBS Radio Group (WCBS Newsradio 880, Sports Radio 660 WFAN, 1010 WINS, 101.1 WCBS-FM); SiriusXM Satellite Radio; Clear Channel Radio Group; Univision; WFUV, 95.5 WPLJ and our sponsors at Hard Rock International, Boar’s Head Provisions and Clif Bar Family Foundation.

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New York, U.S.A — Sirius XM Radio announced on October 12,that David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, of Crosby, Stills and Nash, will sit down for a rare Q&A session with a select group of SiriusXM listeners at the SiriusXM studios in New York City.

“SiriusXM’s Town Hall with Crosby, Stills and Nash” will air live on Classic Vinyl, channel 26, on Wednesday, October 17 at 2:00 pm ET.

The special is part of SiriusXM’s “Town Hall” series, intimate gatherings with iconic musicians and a studio audience of SiriusXM listeners. Previous “SiriusXM Town Hall” specials have featured Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Coldplay, Ringo Starr, Roger Waters, Renee Fleming, Gregg Allman, Usher, Linkin Park, Ziggy Marley and the surviving members of Nirvana.

Hosted by SiriusXM’s Earle Bailey, the “SiriusXM Town Hall with Crosby, Stills and Nash” will feature each of the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees answering questions from the studio audience of SiriusXM listeners about their legendary career:  from their first-ever concert at Woodstock to the release of CSN 2012, the band’s first live performance video in over two decades.

Crosby, Stills and Nash (CSN) begins the final five shows of their wildly successful 2012 tour at New York City’s Beacon Theatre beginning October 16 and concluding on October 24th with a special presentation of the group performing its first album in its entirety as the second set that night. That show also marks the conclusion of CSN’s extensive 2012 world tour, which comprised more than 80 dates in the U.S.,Australia, New Zealand, and South America.

Crosby, Stills and Nash collectively commented, “It will be fascinating to hear what questions will be asked. We are looking forward to this event and will be as honest as we can be.”

“Crosby, Stills and Nash are icons and musicians of the highest order who have written and performed some of the most important and unforgettable songs of any generation,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. “Self reflective, personal, as well as worldly and socially active, their music was the soundtrack of not just a generation but the country as well. And CSN’s influence on songwriters and performers has been unmistakable. After all their travels, we can’t wait to hear their answers to questions from long-time fans. ”

After the live broadcast, “SiriusXM’s Town Hall with Crosby, Stills and Nash” will be available on SiriusXM On Demand for subscribers listening via the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and other mobile devices or online at SiriusXM.com. Visit www.siriusxm.com/ondemand for more info on SiriusXM On Demand.

For more information on Crosby, Stills and Nash, please visit www.crosbystillsnash.com.

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About Sirius XM Radio
Sirius XM Radio is the world’s largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has 23.4 million subscribers.  SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S., from retailers nationwide, and online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is also available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for Android, Apple, and BlackBerry smartphones and other connected devices. SiriusXM also holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers.

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Sirius XM Radio has announced that Kelly Carlin, daughter of George Carlin, one of the most influential comedians of all time,  will host a new monthly show on Raw Dog Comedy, channel 99, and on Carlin’s Corner, the new 24/7 channel devoted to George Carlin, channel 400.

Each month, The Kelly Carlin Show will feature Kelly interviewing a different comedian, stand-up comedy, personal stories and memories about her legendary and beloved father. The monthly show will kick off with a revealing conversation with special guest Robin Williams, during which the two will discuss Williams’ experience on The Richard Pryor Show and Mork & Mindy, what it takes to be an actor versus a stand-up comedian and Williams’ thoughts on the end of the world.

The Kelly Carlin Show will premiere on Sunday, February 12 at 7:00 pm ET and will air the first Sunday of every month on Raw Dog Comedy, channel 99. The Kelly Carlin Show will also air the first Monday of every month at 8:00 pm ET on Carlin’s Corner, channel 400. Upcoming episodes are scheduled to feature conversations with special guests Eddie Izzard, Lewis Black and Chris Hardwick.

SiriusXM Raw Dog Comedy features uncensored comedy from the edge: classic comedy, the hottest new stand-ups and original shows. The channel features shows hosted by comedian Jim Breuer, Tom Papa, the irreverent music host and musician Mojo Nixon, alternative comedy “championer” Mark Says Hi!, live morning host Sonny Fox, the smart and edgy Filip and Fredrik and others.

The hour-long monthly show will also air on SiriusXM’s Carlin’s Corner, the channel featuring albums, concerts and comedy from the archives of George Carlin. Subscribers can listen to SiriusXM’s Carlin’s Corner channel online through SiriusXM Internet Radio, through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and mobile devices, and by satellite on the new SiriusXM Lynx and SiriusXM Edge radios.

Kelly Carlin is a writer/performer and is currently touring the country for her acclaimed one person show “A Carlin Home Companion.”

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Sirius XM Radio has announced recently that Ringo Starr will sit down for a rare, exclusive Q&A session, hosted by Russell Brand and moderated by legendary producer Don Was, with a select group of SiriusXM subscribers at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, California.

“SiriusXM’s Town Hall with Ringo Starr” will air live on The Spectrum, channel 28, on Monday, January 30at 4:00 pm ET, the day before the release of Starr’s new album, Ringo 2012. The special is part of SiriusXM’s “Town Hall” series, an intimate gathering with an iconic musician and a studio audience of SiriusXM listeners. Previous “SiriusXM Town Hall” specials have featured Bruce Springsteen, the surviving members of Nirvana, Tom Petty and Coldplay.

Hosted by Russell Brand, and moderated by Don Was, who is featured on Ringo 2012, the “SiriusXM Town Hall with Ringo Starr” will include the legendary singer/songwriter/drummer answering questions from the studio audience.

The “Town Hall” special will also feature an in-studio performance by Starr and his band. SiriusXM listeners will hear some of Starr’s classics as well as songs from his new album Ringo 2012.

“I am a massive fan of Ringo and of all his work, but like most people I am ignorant as to his life before he rose to prominence with Thomas the Tank Engine,” said Russell Brand. “Now we can unravel the enigma of Ringo.”

“As a member of The Beatles and with his enduring series of hits as a solo artist, Ringo Starr changed not only popular music, but pop culture,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. “We are thrilled to give Ringo’s fans the chance to sit, talk and ask questions of this music icon as part of our Town Hall series.”

Ringo 2012 is Ringo Starr’s 17th solo studio album and was produced by Starr. The album, from Universal Music Enterprises, was recorded in Los Angeles and features nine songs – including covers of Buddy Holly’s “Think It Over” and Lonnie Donegan’s “Rock Island Line” plus two new versions of his own songs, “Wings” and “Step Lightly.” Special guests on the album include Joe Walsh, Dave Stewart, Edgar Winter, Charlie Haden, Van Dyke Parks and Don Was. For more information on Ringo Starr and Ringo 2012, visit www.ringostarr.com.

The Spectrum plays music spanning the past, present and future. Listeners will hear artists like U2, Dave Matthews, REM, Tom Petty, Coldplay, Wilco, David Gray, Neil Young, Counting Crows, Ryan Adams and more.

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KTV Radio Network recently announced that it will launch Korea Today — a 24/7 channel featuring a wide variety of Korean music, news, entertainment, sports and cultural programming — on SiriusXM.

Korea Today will officially launch on January 12 at 7:00 pm ET on XM channel 144. Beginning January 19, Korea Today will be available on SiriusXM Internet Radio channel 144 and through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App on smartphones and mobile devices.

Korea Today’s lineup will feature K-Pop, American pop, classical and folk music shows; talk programming including global, local and entertainment news; sports radio; and cultural programs for Koreans throughout the U.S. The content will come from Korean programmers as well as original shows produced at Korea Today’s studios in the U.S.

“I am very excited to bring the best of Korean music, news and entertainment content to SiriusXM’s millions of listeners,” said Ron Chun, Chairman and President of Korea Today. “We expect the 15 million Asian-Americans in the United States to react positively to our new and exciting channel.” Mr. Chun has had over 30 years of television broadcasting experience and owns KTV Cable Networks, a multicultural cable media company.

Korea Today’s exclusive programming includes shows featuring K-Pop stars Super Junior, a global phenomenon and one of the most popular boy bands in the world, celebrities and Korean television personalities Kim Young, Sue Jin Choi, and Albert Kang, as well as news from Korea.

The complete programming lineup for Korea Today is available at www.wktvusa.com andwww.siriusxm.com/koreatoday. Visit Korea Today at Facebook.com/KoreaToday and follow Korea Today on Twitter @xmkoreatoday.

Deok-Su Han, Korean Ambassador to the United States, is expected to join Young N Chun, President, Korea Today; Congressman Gerry Connolly; Jimmy Rhee, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade; Sharon Bulova, Chairman, Fairfax County and Won Sang Lee, Senior Pastor, KCPC, for Korea Today’s official launch event at SiriusXM’s Washington, D.C. studios on January 12.

SiriusXM granted KTV Radio Network a lease to create one channel on the XM platform of its satellite radio system.

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