The scope of Michael Jackson’s musical reach will hit Sirius XM satellite radio beginning at 6 a.m. today.

“The Morning Mash Up!” on Sirius XM Hits 1 and XM’s “20 on 20” will play Jackson’s music and share stories about his career from 6 a.m. until noon.

A tribute to the singer will begin on the “’80s on 8” channel at 7 a.m., with former MTV VJs and current Sirius XM hosts Alan Hunter and Nina Blackwood will host a Jackson special at 7 p.m.
Also: Sirius XM’s The Groove, XM channel 64; Heart & Soul, SIRIUS channel 51 and XM channel 62; Hip-Hop Nation, SIRIUS channel 40 and XM channel 67, will play Michael Jackson songs at the top of each hour all day Friday, June 26. 
Heart & Soul will also air a Michael Jackson tribute featuring some of Jackson’s most upbeat music today at 9 a.m. The Groove will air “The Thriller 25th Anniversary” special showcasing classic Michael Jackson music and an interview with Quincy Jones recorded in 2007 at 5 p.m. today.

In other programming news: The BIO Channel will air “Bio Remembers: Michael Jackson” at 10 p.m. Saturday. The special will feature interviews with Jackson’s family and friends, including Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, and Liza Minnelli.

On Monday from 8-10 p.m., Fox will rebroadcast the Jackson-themed “American Idol” that aired this spring.
“House” and “Lie to Me” will be pre-empted.

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