The Pink Channel Debuts "Soap Break" Feature

Contact: Rachel Nelson
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LOS ANGELES, January 12, 2009 - The Pink Channel, the first radio channel supporting the fight against cancer, has begun airing "Soap Break," a new 60-second feature hosted by journalist and soap expert Michael Fairman. Airing twice a day on XM Satellite Radio channel 24, Fairman delivers breaking news, interviews with daytime’s hottest stars, plus on-the-spot-coverage of The Daytime Emmy Awards, fan events, cast parties and more.

"It's exciting to be the first on satellite radio to bring the inside scoop on the soap world to listeners nationwide," Fairman commented. "Daytime actors will share compelling and timely stories about their characters and storylines with me and the audience, while I'll be breaking news and providing commentary."

About Michael Fairman
One of the leading experts in the field of daytime drama, Michael Fairman has more than 17 years experience in the medium. He has been an innovator in the field, developing new concepts for the soap opera genre. In June 2008, Fairman launched his new website: "Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps" at www.michaelfairmansoaps.com. Covering the world of daytime from his insider perspective and with his unique take on the genre, "Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps" is a multi-media online platform featuring video and audio content, soap star interviews, an online community, blogs, and hot news and previews in the world of soaps. Previously, Fairman created SoapCity.com for Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment, the first major online brand for all soaps. As a writer/producer for soap-oriented series including E! Entertainment Television's daily live soap-talk show "Pure Soap," SOAPnet's "Soap Center," and several Daytime Emmy Award broadcasts, Fairman has brought his knowledge and love of the genre to the screen. He has also served as a writer/producer in the on-air promotions department for SOAPnet, creating and contributing to numerous promotional spots and image campaigns. As a journalist, Fairman is a feature correspondent for TV SOAP Australia covering the world of daytime in the U.S., and has also contributed to TV Guide Online and In-Touch Weekly. He can be seen and heard as an on-air host, talk show guest, and radio performer in different markets throughout the U.S. Currently, Fairman is a recurring soap guest on "The Frank DeCaro Show" on Sirius Satellite Radio.

About The Pink Channel
In August of 2008, Premiere Radio Networks, a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, and City of Hope, one of the nation's leading cancer research, treatment and education centers, launched The Pink Channel, the first radio channel supporting the fight against cancer, particularly those that affect women. Airing 24/7 on XM Satellite Radio channel 24, The Pink Channel features pop hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s as well as segments on health and wellness, personal development, trend reports and more. Celebrity guest hosts advocate for awareness and prevention, and City of Hope provides programming segments on research and treatment breakthroughs, Q&A segments with their world-class physicians, and tools for how to cope when a friend or loved one is diagnosed with cancer. For more information, please visit www.pinkchannelradio.com.

About Premiere Radio Networks
Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere Radio is the number one radio network in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Casey Kasem, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob & Tom, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Dr. Dean Edell, Bob Costas, Sean Hannity and others. Premiere is based in Sherman Oaks, California, with 13 offices nationwide.