Howard Stern announced that he's taking his show to Sirius Satellite Radio (in January of 2006, when his current radio contract is up), where he won't have to worry about FCC fines every time he says "anal sex" or spanks a stripper with an assortment of deli meats. Oh, yeah, he's also getting an unbelievable pile of money for attempting to carry satellite radio on his back, as Variety reports the five-year deal is worth $500 million (including the show's budget and its other expenses). No, we're pretty sure that's not a typo, since the Var article mentions the figure twice. Finally, Stern will be fairly compensated for asking Jennifer Aniston if she's ever made out with a woman.

• Howard Stern jumps to satellite [CNN/Money]
• Stern gets Sirius [Variety, sub. req'd.]

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