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Howard Stern has never been far from the headlines and the past few days have been a masterclass in why his show still holds the power to ignite pop culture controversy and draw major guests. Just this week, Stern’s SiriusXM program has made major news with an explosive interview featuring Jennifer Lopez, where she bluntly told Howard, and the world, that her exes are “dead to her” after a breakup. According to outlets like SheFinds and Dear Media, this bombshell declaration and her follow-up claim that she’s “never been truly loved”—despite her string of high-profile marriages and reconciliations—sparked a social media firestorm. Fans were quick to point out Lopez has notably rekindled with both Marc Anthony and Ben Affleck, and her ex-husband Ojani Noa jumped on Instagram to accuse her of rewriting the past and playing the victim. In a clear sign of how Stern’s show can still stoke the celebrity pot, social platforms and entertainment podcasts like Taste of Taylor have been abuzz dissecting Lopez’s comments and the clapbacks from her exes.
This headline-grabbing episode was not an outlier. Howard Stern also recently sat down with Ben Stiller who appeared October 22 according to SiriusXM and the Howard Stern official site. Stiller, on a press tour for his new documentary “Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost” and his quirky Stiller’s Soda venture, gave Stern listeners rare behind-the-scenes anecdotes about growing up amongst comedy royalty and developing his unique path in entertainment. They also covered the challenges of Hollywood legacies, the making of his new Apple TV show, NBA obsessions, and the continued evolution of celebrity brands—making the interview a crossover event between showbiz nostalgia, humor, and business strategy. The segment added biographical heft to both men, reinforcing Stern’s clout as Hollywood’s go-to confessor and reaffirming his own relevance in the streaming era.
However, the buzz behind the studio doors reveals that not all is smooth. Reality Tea and RadarOnline report mounting internal tension, with staff worried Howard could walk away from SiriusXM amid high-stakes contract negotiations. Rumors swirl about morale issues, Stern’s on-air rants, and anxiety that he may quit—especially as he jokes about rivals like Andy Cohen or references the record-breaking podcast deals of Alex Cooper. While this is largely insider chatter and speculation, such stories fuel the ongoing narrative about Stern’s career longevity and his legacy as he approaches his mid-70s.
Social media chatter, meanwhile, continues to obsess over whether Howard is “too woke” or getting tired of the grind, something Stern addressed on air recently, shutting down rumors about his firing and doubling down on his provocative, uncensored voice. As of now, the King of All Media shows no sign of slowing, using every interview—whether playful or contentious—to remind the industry and fans alike that, after all these years, he can still make the world listen.
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