May 15, 2007 2:02 PM

XM Radio Hosts Suspended, $4 Billion Merger Still In Limbo

Following up on our story last week regarding the events at XM radio and how they might affect a possible merger, XM has announced the suspension of the two show hosts. "XM Radio announced today that the company has suspended Gregg ‘Opie’ Hughes and Anthony Cumia, hosts of ‘The Opie & Anthony Show’ and ceased […]

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Following up on our story last week regarding the events at XM radio and how they might affect a possible merger, XM has announced the suspension of the two show hosts.

"XM Radio announced today that the company has suspended Gregg 'Opie' Hughes and Anthony Cumia, hosts of 'The Opie & Anthony Show' and ceased broadcast of the show for 30 days, effective immediately…
Comments made by Opie and Anthony on yesterday's broadcast put into question whether they appreciate the seriousness of the matter. The management of XM Radio decided to suspend Opie and Anthony to make clear that our on-air talent must take seriously the responsibility that creative freedom requires of them."

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