SIRIUS Outq, Gay and Lesbian Radio, Expands Lineup to Now Include Around the Clock News, Talk, Entertainment, Humor and Music
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SIRIUS OutQ, Gay and Lesbian Radio, Expands Lineup To Now Include Around The Clock News, Talk, Entertainment, Humor and Music Overnight Music Show Joins Expanded Talk Lineup January 19, 2004 CES, LAS VEGAS & NEW YORK – January 8, 2004 – SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI), known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium sports programming to cars and homes across the country, announced that SIRIUS OutQ, the nation’s first and only fulltime gay and lesbian radio outlet, will expand its weekday lineup after just eight months on the air. Three of OutQ’s five popular call-in talk shows are expanding from three hours to four hours per day, and an overnight music show will begin airing on January 19th. "Since its debut on April 15, 2003, OutQ's quick rise in popularity has made us a leading connection to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, and a major stop for top political and entertainment figures," said John McMullen, SIRIUS OutQ Program Director. "OutQ attracts not only GLBT listeners who happen to enjoy our blend of news, talk and entertainment, but also straight listeners intrigued by the original voices not heard anywhere on mainstream radio. Now we're expanding the talk shows our listeners love and adding music for a round-the-clock entertainment experience." The new SIRIUS OutQ lineup: Top of the hour - The News with Tim Curran Today’s GLBT headlines from around the world in a concise five-minute broadcast updated throughout the day with seasoned journalist Curran. Mornings (expanded) - OutQ in the Morning with Cheryl Barcenas and Larry Flick OutQ’s popular morning drive program features upbeat conversation, entertainment, and comedy. Middays (new time) - John McMullen Show Newsmakers, political leaders and interesting people from all walks of life join 25-year radio veteran McMullen. Afternoons (new time, expanded) - The Michelangelo Signorile Show Brash interviews with newsmakers in politics and current affairs, from the left wing’s answer to Rush Limbaugh. Evenings (expanded) - The Derek & Romaine Show with Derek Hartley and Romaine Patterson Hysterically funny love, sex, relationship and pop culture show with dating expert Hartley and sex siren Patterson. Uncut ... uncensored ... unafraid! Late evenings (new time) - Harrison on the Edge Live from Hollywood, California, Cary Harrison brings his own brand of raucous in-your-face humor, parodies and sketches combined with incisive interviews and features. Overnights - Last Call (with Jeremy Hovies) Jeremy Hovies is a foremost authority on GLBT artists and music. His expertise spans pop to punk, folk to dance. Every night Jeremy will introduce SIRIUS OutQ listeners to an eclectic mix of sounds and discussions with the performers. Hovies previously worked as technical director and associate producer for Sirius OutQ. Before that he served as Music Director for GAYBC Radio Network for three years and he hosted "All Mixed Up," which was nominated for the Best Radio Broadcast by the Gay Lesbian American Music Awards. For specific airtimes and more information about SIRIUS OutQ, go to sirius.com/outq. About SIRIUS SIRIUS is the only satellite radio service bringing listeners more than 100 streams of the best music and entertainment coast-to- coast. SIRIUS offers 60 music streams with no commercials, along with over 40 world-class sports, news and entertainment streams for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95, with greater savings for upfront payments of multiple months or a year or more. SIRIUS is also the official satellite radio partner of the NFL. 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