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Front Page: Iraq Fights in Basra, PA Dems Balloon, Sirius/XM
- Thousands of Iraqi troops battled Shia militias in heavy fighting that has been raging in the southern city of Basra. At least 12 people have died in the conflict, one day after Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki vowed to "re-impose law." Some of the most brutal fighting was with the Mehdi Army, supporters of radical Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr.
You Asked: Any Ideas for Music and Running?
You're asking and I'm answering...
Dear Fit,
I am interested in possibly getting an iPod or something similar to use when I work out. I never jumped on the whole iPod train in the first place because the idea of having to pick out songs doesn't appeal to me, since I don't really know what to pick.
Jane Pratt Gets Sirius
Jane Pratt, founder of women's magazines Sassy and Jane, is set to launch a weekly radio show on Sirius satellite radio this fall. Called "Jane Radio," the three-hour live program will feature everything from current events and discussions on popular music to a segment called "Jane Needs Help" in which Pratt solicits the advice of her listeners.
According to the press release, Pratt wants this show to be like a girlfriend dish session, in which women can speak candidly as though no men are listening.
Buzz News Roundup, 2/19
- In totally awesome radio news, satellite providers XM and Sirius are merging, reports Variety.
- Aaron Eckhart will play a villain in the sequel to Batman Begins, writes the Hollywood Reporter.
- The Washington Post breaks down a week in the life of an "American Idol" contestant.
- Nascar and Harlequin partner for a series of romance novels, says the New York Times.
- Pitchfork reports that actress Jena Malone (Donnie Darko) is recording an indie album.
- The Associated Press remembers Robert Adler, co-inventor of the remote control.
- The creator of "Nip/Tuck" has signed a deal for three more years with FX, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
- NME reports that The Jam will reunite — without Paul Weller.
- NBC is tinkering with its schedule by putting "Crossing Jordan" on Wednesdays and "Deal or No Deal" on Sundays and moving "The Apprentice" to 9 p.m., reports Zap2it.
- Spike TV will start broadcasting competitive eating events, according to the Futon Critic.
- On Variety's Oscar buzz front, Children of Men wins the cinematographers' society award and the costume designers chose Curse of the Golden Flower.
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Daily Tech: Get Sirius XM Radio on Your iPhone
- If you already have a Sirius XM subscription and can't wait for the official app to come out, a new app called Pocket Tunes Radio can tune into both Sirius and XM stations for $9.99. — CrunchGear
- American Airlines planes to bring WiFi Internet connections to 300 planes that are primarily used in the US. — USA Today
- Dell recently announced some new rainbow-colored desktops, which start at $300.
Daily Tech: iTunes DJ Lets Guests Pick Your Playlist Songs
- If you have Apple's new iTunes DJ enabled and anyone with the latest version of Remote on their iPhone can browse your music collection and request a song.— Gizmodo
- Learn all about Pandora Radio in an exclusive interview with Pandora's founder, Tim Westergren. — Wired to Care
- Check out some great deals for the day, including a Philips AmbiSound sound bar for only $250. — Boing Boing Gadgets
- Sirius XM is in the process of developing an iPhone / iPod Touch app.
Get Motivated: Lighten Up With Richard Simmons
Whether or not you enjoy Richard Simmons, one thing for sure is that he sure is motivating. Sirius Satellite has Richard's weight-loss show, Lighten Up, every Sunday from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Debuting Today: Bobby Flay Radio
Celebrity chefdom sure is far-reaching. Rachael Ray does daytime TV, Paula Deen dips candles, and now Bobby Flay is hosting a radio show.
Bobby Flay Radio debuts today on Sirius Satellite Radio.
Jamie Foxx Makes Fun of Miley — Funny or Taking It Too Far?
Jamie Foxx had some not so nice things to say about Miley Cyrus this morning on his Sirius radio show, The Foxxhole. When a caller phoned in to comment about Miley's spat with Radiohead, Jamie was quick to say that Miley should get a gum transplant and to "make a sex tape and grow up . .
Howard's Big Sirius Debut
Today was the first Howard Stern broadcast at his new home, Sirius Satellite Radio. He was supposed to make some big announcement today but decided to play a joke on everyone instead. He said he got married to longtime girlfriend, Beth Ostrosky, while in Mexico over the holidays and then spent the rest of the show denying it.
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