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Sebastian Maniscalco Distances Himself From SiriusXM’s Raw Comedy Cancelation After Outcry

The comic responds to backlash from Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho and others, as SiriusXM says low ratings ended the channel before he arrived.

The Hollywood Reporter•Kevin Dolak17h ago

Sebastian Maniscalco Says He Had 'Nothing to Do' With SiriusXM Ending Raw Comedy

Sebastian Maniscalco is addressing the backlash over SiriusXM's decision to replace its Raw Comedy channel ... making it clear he wasn't involved in axing comedians on the platform. The comedian took to Instagram Stories on Wednesday to say he…

TMZ•TMZ Staff8 Oct

SiriusXM Reaffirms Commitment To Comics “At Every Stage Of Their Careers,” Says Raw Comedy Decision Predated Maniscalco’s Arrival

EXCLUSIVE: SiriusXM has reframed its statement on the viral Raw Dog Comedy debacle amid ongoing fallout with comics online.

Deadline•Matthewgrobar7 Oct

Watch American Football Combine “Never Meant” and the Cure’s “Boys Don’t Cry”

The veteran emo band pulled it off as a live cover for SiriusXM

Pitchfork•Nina Corcoran7 Oct

Sebastian Maniscalco’s SiriusXM channel is hurting up-and-coming talent, comics say

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is facing backlash from fellow comics who claim his takeover of SiriusXM's Raw Comedy channel is harming up-and-coming talent, as reported earlier by Deadline.

The Verge•Emma Roth6 Oct

Sebastian Maniscalco Defended By SiriusXM Amid Backlash

Sebastian Maniscalco taking over a SiriusXM comedy channel has caused an uproar with some comedians ... but the radio company is defending the famous comedian against the backlash, TMZ has learned. The comedian took over Raw Comedy Channel earlier…

TMZ•TMZ Staff5 Oct

Comedians Call On Sebastian Maniscalco, SiriusXM To Restore Working-Class Comic Airplay Following Raw Dog Rebrand

Sebastian Maniscalco isn’t generally viewed as a particularly controversial comic — but he’s found himself in the hot seat this week, scrutinized over a recent SiriusXM changeover in which he’s prominently involved.

Deadline•Matthewgrobar5 Oct

Pandora claims 'we haven't made this decision lightly' after raising prices

The SiriusXM service joins a long list of streamers that have increased rates this year.

Engadget•staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively)1 Oct

Billy Joel Gives Health Update After Brain Surgery: ‘I’m OK — It Sounds a Lot Worse Than It Actually Is’

Billy Joel gave a health update during a call-in with fans on his SiriusXM channel this week, noting that he’s doing well after revealing earlier in September that he’d undergone brain surgery to relieve some of the symptoms of normal pressure…

Variety•Jem Aswad30 Sept

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Star Alan Cumming Says ‘I Don’t Fully Understand the Plot’ and Only Acted With Florence Pugh’s Stunt Double

Alan Cumming is starring in “Avengers: Doomsday” but told SiriusXM point blank: “To be honest, I don’t fully understand the plot.” Not that Marvel allowed the returning “X-Men” star to read the full screenplay to the comic book tentpole, but even…

Variety•Zack Sharf28 Sept

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Second Circuit questions who can sue over missing royalties in SiriusXM case

Appellate judges scrutinized whether SoundExchange, a nonprofit that collects and distributes royalties to artists, can bring a $150 million claim instead of artists themselves.

Courthouse News•Erik Uebelacker25 Sept

Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo’s ‘Giggly Squad’ Moves to SiriusXM in Multiyear Deal (Exclusive)

The deal will also include a slate of new exclusive programming from 'Giggly Squad,' which is yet to be announced, but expected to roll out in 2027.

The Hollywood Reporter•Caitlin Huston16 Sept