“The shock jock’s syndicated morning radio show once drew a national audience of 12 million, but since jumping to satellite radio three years ago, his listeners have dwindled to a fraction of that. Where once Stern routinely commanded a parade of Hollywood’s hottest stars — George Clooney, Johnny Depp, Julia Roberts — today publicists are left to tout studio appearances by the likes of Chevy Chase, Joan Rivers or Hulk Hogan.” [Link]

“According to the NY Daily News, Stern plans to kick off an auction for a 22-year-old woman’s virginity this morning so that she can pay for her education (where have we heard that one before?)! But Howard’s not doing it alone — the auction is being run through the famed Bunny Ranch, where the consummation will take place. Natalie Dylan, the woman in question, has agreed to submit to a lie detector test as well as a pelvic exam for the lucky highest bidder, to ensure that you’re getting what you pay for.” [Link]

Howard Stern Show fixture Artie Lange walked out of the studio after an argument and subsequent outburst at his personal assistant on the air. Lange, who became a part of the show’s daily routine in October of 2001, was spotted disputing with his assistant in the hallways off the air. When it was brought up to Stern, he asked the assistant Teddy to come into the studio and discuss the situation on the air. Lange began to express his disdain for his assistant of nearly two years because of recent money issues. Teddy retorted by implying there’s more to the job than meets the eye. [Link]