Howard Allan Stern (born January 12, 1954) is an American radio host and television personality. He is the host of The Howard Stern Show, an uncensored talk show that airs throughout the United States on SIRIUS XM Radio's Howard 100. Stern has described himself as "The King of All Media" following his success not only in radio but in television, film and print throughout his career.

As well as hosting his radio show, Stern has released two books, Private Parts (1993) and Miss America (1995), both of which received huge media attention and sales. Private Parts would later be adapted into a 1997 film in which Stern and his radio show colleagues starred as themselves. Stern has been described by the media as a "shock jock" for his controversial style of his radio and television shows.

Stern himself has said that it was never his intention to "shock" people, but to offer his honest opinions on issues, ranging from world affairs to the staff he works with. Though controversial, Stern is the highest-paid radio personality in the United States, as well as the most fined in radio history. Stern's television endeavors include The Howard Stern Show on WWOR-TV (1990-93), Howard Stern on E!(1994-2005), The Howard Stern Radio Show on CBS (1998-2001) that competed with Saturday Night Live for a short time, "Howard TV" for digital cable subscribers across the country, and Son of the Beach, a parody of Baywatch which featured Stern as executive producer, broadcast on FX Networks.

In 2006, Stern was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine" and was ranked as the world's 7th most powerful celebrity by Forbes. Stern's first marriage to Alison Berns ended in divorce in 2001. He married Beth Ostrosky on October 3, 2008.

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