Howard Stern

As the self-described "King of All Media," shock jock Howard Stern is the most celebrated and controversial radio personality, to date. Outrageous and overwhelmingly popular, Stern rose to fame thanks to his raunchy, humorous performances, all of which propelled him into the upper echelon of celebrity. Staying true to his self-proclaimed media title, Stern successfully ventured into other areas by scoring hit television programs on E! Entertainment and Pay-Per-View, publishing two best-selling memoirs, and starring in the hit autobiographical comedy film "Private Parts" (1997). Despite occasional clashes with the FCC and others, Stern was consistent in his quest to offend with humor, and never changed his routine. He eventually earned unanimous praise for his on-air handling of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that occurred blocks away from his studio. For his unwavering dedication to entertainment, Stern earned the loyalty of millions, many of whom became subscribers of Sirius satellite radio when he left the airwaves for good in 2005. Though his venue might change over the years, Stern's sincere commitment and influence never wavered.