Ryan Seacrest Fan Zone

Radio

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27	Happy 80th Birthday Casey Kasem: At Least We Still Have You	Interestingly enough, he was also succeeded by Ryan Seacrest on the long-running Top 40 shows, just as the late Clark also passed the baton to Seacrest for New Year's Rockin' Eve. Is there anything that Seacrest can, or won't do?
12	WTOP remains nation’s top biller	The numbers, from Chantilly-based media consulting firm BIA/Kelsey Advisory Services, put Ryan Seacrest’s radio home, KIIS-FM in Los Angeles at No. 2 on the list, with $57 million in 2011 revenue, a 6 percent increase over 2010 sales.
02	Clear Channel's second iHeartRadio Music Festival coming to Vegas in September	Clear Channel will host its second iHeartRadio Music Festival, September 21 and 22, 2012, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Ryan Seacrest Foundation

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23	Selena Gomez Named Ryan Seacrest Foundation Charity Ambassador	"It was a really humbling experience for me," Gomez told the news source of her time in Ghana. "I felt a presence from them that was overwhelming, their energy was incredible after all they go through, and they still have a smile at the end of the day."
23	Selena Gomez named Seacrest charity ambassador	The announcement was made during Seacrest's radio program on April 20. Gomez, 19, expressed genuine excitement to be able to assist the organization with its work around the country.
20	Selena Gomez: Ryan Seacrest Foundation Ambassador!	Selena was just announced as the newest ambassador to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation!
20	Selena Gomez Tapped as an Ambassador to The Ryan Seacrest Foundation	The news comes nearly a year after the Wizards of Waverly Place star joined Seacrest at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he was hosting the first broadcast from the hospital’s multimedia center installed by RSF.
20	Selena Gomez to become ambassador to Ryan Seacrest Foundation	Selena Gomez has been working with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, visiting kids in the hospital to lift their spirits and share the gift of music. Today, Seacrest announced he has selected Gomez to be an ambassador to the non-profit organization.
20	Selena Gomez Appointed Ambassador To Ryan Seacrest Foundation!!	Selena Gomez is the perfect person Ryan Seacrest could have chosen to be the ambassador to his foundation!!!
13	The Crowd: Another year CHOC-ful of follies	This year's production raised an estimated $500,000 to support construction of The Voice, a project of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation at Children's Hospital of Orange County.

Production

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30	Seacrest Assembles TV Empire	The exact shape his holding company, Ryan Seacrest Media, will eventually take is unclear to many in the media industry and may even be unclear to Mr. Seacrest, 37, who declined an interview request for this article last week. But he appears to be placing several important bets — a few on broadcasting, a couple on cable, a couple on the Web.
30	Keeping up with the Jonases: Kevin and wife to star in new reality TV show	The 24-year-old singer and his wife Danielle will appear in E!'s Married to Jonas - on which Ryan Seacrest will act as the executive producer.
30	Kevin Jonas And Wife Danielle To Star In E! Reality Series ‘Married To Jonas’	Ryan Seacrest, who will executive produce the docu-soup, adds, “When we learned that Dani married Kevin, our production team became curious about what life would be like for a young bride entering the excitement, and sometimes chaos, of a pop star’s life. Looking through the lens of young love, the show will examine the ups and downs of Dani and Kevin’s marriage, against the backdrop of their contrasting family cultures, traditions and individual careers.”
30	E! Orders Jonas Brothers Docuseries, Nigel Lythgoe Music Show	"The series presents a unique look at a young couple and their families from two entirely different worlds -- one small-town and one dealing with international fame -- coming together as one and starting a whole new life together,” said E!’s entertainment programming chief Lisa Berger.
30	Kevin Jonas and His Wife Land an E! Reality Show: Will You Watch?	And, if the young couple has learned from all of the reality TV shows before them and delivers the perfect combination of the overbearing celeb family a la Khloe & Lamar, the verbal mishaps of Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, sprinkled with a dash of The Real Housewives of New Jersey fiery Italian debates, we're in!
30	Jonas Brothers Reality TV Show Is Confirmed	We're so excited for this! The Jonas Brothers are BACK FOR GOOD! Plus this reality show will really help them shake off that teen image.
30	Jonas brother lands E! reality show	Kevin Jonas and his wife Danielle will star in Married to Jonas, a docu-soap series that chronicles both the young couple’s suburban domestic life and Jonas’ re-teaming with his siblings Joe and Nick as the group gets ready to record new music.
24	E! Renews ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians' in Three-Year Deal	The new deal covers the entire Kardashian clan -- Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Rob and Bruce, Kris, Kendall and Kylie Jenner -- and continues E!'s first-look development rights with the family on all unscripted ideas, concepts and projects.
24	'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' Gets 3 More Seasons	An E! spokesperson confirms to The Hollywood Reporter that it has extended Keeping Up With the Kardashians for three more years through season nine.
18	Exclusive Details: “Shahs of Sunset” Renewed For Season 2!	Toofab has exclusively learned TWO of the original cast members will reportedly not be returning for season 2. The names of the departing cast members have yet to be released.
17	Bravo Media Shatters Ratings Records on Sunday Night	"Shahs of Sunset" Finale Earns Highest Rated Episode Of The Season With More Than 1.5 Million Total Viewers And Network Greenlights Season Two
17	Bravo Renews 'Shahs of Sunset' for Second Season	After its finale became its most-watched episode, Bravo has picked up the Ryan Seacrest Productions series for a sophomore year.
17	'Shahs of Sunset' gets second season	Though it drew some criticism for its portrayal of Iranian Americans, the show debuted to 1.1 million viewers, besting Bravo veteran "Bethenny Ever After."
17	Shahs of Sunset Is A Bona Fide Hit	Ryan Seacrest hit the jackpot when he introduced the world to America’s favorite Armenians — The Kardashians. And now, he’s doing the same thing with the Persian community.
16	'Shahs of Sunset': What we learned from Season 1	The network has given the green light to a second season (according to star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi), which means the cast and crew would start filming in "Tehrangeles" this summer. In the meantime, let's reflect on some of the lessons the Shahs have taught us so far:
16	'Shahs Of Sunset' Renewed For Season 2, According To Star Golnesa 'GG' Gharachedaghi (VIDEO)	"We got picked up for another season ... We just got the word," she told Rosanna Scotto.
16	Shahs of Sunset Theme Song Helps Run LA Support for Dodgers	When Ryan Seacrest Productions chose “We Run LA (feat. Ya Boy)”, Seacrest chose a song that immediately resonated well with TV viewers.
12	Mark Cuban-Ryan Seacrest Channel Taps 'Hard Copy' Producer to Run Daily Live Show (Exclusive)	The Mark Cuban-Ryan Seacrest channel has tapped veteran executive Debra Weeks to take the reins of its live entertainment show, AXS Live.
09	Khloe & Lamar Recap: Becoming a Maverick	Fans of the couple (assuming there are some) have been looking forward to watching this play out since news of the trade broke, so let's recap it all ...
01	Shahs Of Sunset Beats Bethenny Ever After’s Ratings; Reza Goes Shirtless In Asa’s New Video; MJ Talks Persian Palaces	It looks like Ryan Seacrest has another hit on his hands as the numbers for newcomer Shahs of Sunset continue to climb. In its premiere week, SoS nabbed an impressive 1.1 million viewers, beating out Bethenny Ever After, which came in with 1.02 million!

American Idol

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30	"American Idol" Vs. "The Voice": Which is Superior?	Is there a reason why the hosts on talent competitions aren't discussed more? Frankly, they're the most critical element of the proceedings.
27	'Idol Hangover': Elise Testone, Ryan Seacrest Among 5 Trending Topics of Queen Week (Video)	For one: Ryan Seacrest, who came thisclose to missing Wednesday's episode after suffering from a reported case of the flu,
27	Julianne Hough Crushes on Phillip Phillips – How Does Ryan Seacrest, Her BF, React?!	Ah, maybe confront is too extreme, but the host was in the midst of fighting off “a bad stomach bug,” so he couldn’t go all neanderthal on Phillips if he had wanted to.
27	Ryan Seacrest To Leave American Idol? Heck No, Dude Just Signed For 2 Years Worth $30 Million!	Ryan Seacrest has inked a two-year deal to stay with “American Idol” to a reported cool $15 million a year. ”For the last 11 seasons, I’ve had the privilege to be a part of one of television’s most iconic shows.
27	Ryan Seacrest Calls Out Girlfriend Julianne Hough for Crushing on 'American Idol' Contestant	Who knew Ryan Seacrest had a jealous side?
27	Hulk Hogan sex pics; Ryan Seacrest's GF's roaming eye	Awkward! Ryan Seacrest called his girlfriend Julianne Hough out on "American Idol" last night for calling contestant Phillip Phillips "yummy," maybe.
27	The television week in review	But trust me, Seacrest was in bad shape. So much so that Nigel Lythgoe was having his own blood supply heated to room temperature in the event he might have to take the stage as a last-minute replacement for Seacrest.
27	Katy Perry Performs ‘Part of Me’ on ‘American Idol’ (PHOTOS/VIDEO)	Ryan Seacrest tweeted his love for Katy’s music, of which the singer responded: Aw! Ur cute! Hope u feel better! RT @RyanSeacrest: Backstage still singing @katyperry, love that song. Who knew we had night vision cameras?
27	Photos American Idol Season 11, Episode 31	Tonight's theme is Queen. The remaining American Idol finalists perform live once again to win the hearts of the judges and the nation. After the performances, it's up to America to vote for their favorite singers to keep them in the running.
27	Elise Testone backstage at 'Idol': Judges Were Never Helpful	Another one bites the dust. (And, no, it wasn’t the ailing Ryan Seacrest, who was back in true form Thursday following a nasty illness. What a pro!)
27	Julianne Hough's 'American Idol' call-out 'so funny,' says Phillip Phillips	Phillip took it in stride, assuring Ryan on camera that he's not trying to steal his girl. Phillips later tweeted, "@juliannehough hahahah it was soo funny when ryan called you out last night, i didnt excpect that! haha."
27	Ryan Seacrest tells Phillip Philips that Julianne Hough sighed and blushed and said 'yummy'	Ryan Seacrest to Phillip Phillips: We were backstage and you ran past my girlfriend and she sighed and blushed. I think I heard her say 'yummy.'
27	Why he earns the big bucks	The decision to go on was left until the last minute, according to TMZ.com, with the host suffering bouts of vomiting for the previous 24 hours.
27	Ryan Seacrest Spills Girlfriend Julianne Hough’s Crush Secret on ‘Idol’	Julianne Hough’s attempts to hide clearly failed because just minutes later she was trending worldwide!
27	'American Idol' recap: Elise Testone sadly departs	Seacrest -- who has presumably recovered from whatever bug was ailing him Wednesday, though not, perhaps, from his girlfriend's admiration for "ladykiller" Phillip Phillips
27	'American Idol' Recap: Another One Bites the Dust	Ryan Seacrest waltzes onto the stage looking rather spry for someone who was on death's door last night.
27	Ryan Seacrest's GF Julianne Hough STOLEN By Idol Contestant!!	If Phillie, wins Ryan's relationship better could be in troooouble!
27	American Idol Recap: The Mercy Kill	I’m happy to report that there is a high level of discomfort in the first ten minutes. Ryan Seacrest greets the crowd with a series of handshakes, leaving one poor girl hanging for a long moment before she addresses the crowd with a “what ya gonna do” shoulder-shrug, thereby displaying more ease with improvisation in five seconds than Randy Jackson has in eleven years.
27	'American Idol' Recap: Another One Bites the Dust, 5 Remain	Host Ryan Seacrest read the hopeful Arie's consecutive tweets: "come onnnnn! Sing it Boy! Yes! Whoo hooo hooo hoo.I got chills all over. Thanks Joshua, call me." We admit, it was humorous hearing Seacrest paraphrase, "whooo hooo hooo."
27	Phillip Phillips Causes Ryan Seacrest’s Jealous Outbust On American Idol	Tonight the drama continued on Idol when Ryan, in a jealous outburst, introduced Phillip as a “Lady Killer“. Ryan better be careful, it appears he may have some competition, as Phillip is proving to be quite the girl-magnet!
27	‘American Idol’ 2012: Elise Testone gets the hook	He’s vertical and looking life-like, after Wednesday’s “Idol” performance broadcast, when Seacrest looked like something the cat had batted around, gnawed on, then brought in the house and proudly laid at our feet.
27	Phillip Phillips Responds To Julianne Hough’s Crush On Twitter	Julianne has been gushing about her man on Twitter, saying of his sickness, “I am so proud and inspired by my man @RyanSeacrest Nothing can and ever will stop you from delivering the very best Even at your weakest! :)”
27	Julianne Hough and Phillip Phillips Share Twitter Laughs	Both Phillip Phillips and Julianne Hough showed they have wonderful senses of humor. Some people become a bit irate when fun is made of them--whether it be something they did or said.
27	'American Idol' Results: 1 of 6 Eliminated	I sure hope Ryan Seacrest is feeling better! The show just isn't the same when he half-asses it (or would his illness reduce it to quarter-assing?). He certainly looks recovered
27	yan Seacrest's Gal Julianne Hough Calls Another Guy "Yummy"	After the singer performed, Seacrest told the studio and viewing audiences that Phillips, 21, rushed past Hough, 23, backstage, causing her to have a "reaction." Seacrest said...
27	'American Idol' Top 6 results: Hollie Cavanagh and Skylar Laine join Elise Testone in Bottom 3 - who went home?	Ryan Seacrest -- looking healthier than he did after apparently puking his guts out before Wednesday's show -- brings the contestants up in pairs, and the first two are more or less no-brainers.
27	Guess who Ryan Seacrest’s girlfriend, Julianne Hough, has a crush on?	Ryan Seacrest called out his girlfriend, Rock of Ages’ Julianne Hough, in front of millions during "American Idol" on Wednesday night. Seacrest joked that she was checking out contestant Phillip Phillips.
26	Ryan Seacrest Teases Julianne Hough About Her Crush Like Any Good Boyfriend Would	In fact, poking fun at your respective crushes can lead to more trust and respect in the relationship, and that's almost as a sexy as reading the paper in bed with Ryan Seacrest.
26	'American Idol' Burning Questions: Were the Top 6 Worried Ryan Seacrest Wouldn't Show? Why Did Phillip Phillips Choose Obscure DMB?	Were the contestants at all worried that Ryan Seacrest might be too sick to host the live show? “Nah,” said Elise Testone. “He's Ryan Seacrest -- he's like a robot!” The elder Idol did however, inquire as to how the host was feeling during a break. “I love Ryan, I really do,” she gushed. “I look forward to seeing him every week so I wanted to make sure he was OK. He's tough.”
26	American Idol: Ryan Seacrest's Girlfriend Julianne Hough Has a Crush on Phillip Phillips	As the camera panned to an embarrassed Hough backstage, Seacrest -- who fought through illness to host the two-hour show -- told her playfully: "We'll talk about this later, darling."
26	Ryan Seacrest finally gets his payday from 'Idol'	Such outrageous sums are more like profit-sharing than pay. No one adds $15 million of value to a series; on the other hand, no show on television brings in the kind of money that "American Idol" does, so why shouldn't Seacrest get a chunk?
26	Julianne Hough and Philip Phillips Crush Revealed	"I ain't complaining, [Hough's] a gorgeous woman and Ryan's an awesome guy so they're an awesome match," said Phillips speaking to Us Weekly backstage. "I think she got all giddy or something but I don't know. It was funny."
26	Ryan Seacrest Teases Girlfriend Julianne Hough on TV	Ryan Seacrest embarrassed his girlfriend actress Julianne Hough on 'American Idol,' after she flirted with a contestant.
26	American Idol: Ryan Seacrest Sick, But Singers Healthy	As for Ryan, the erstwhile host was reportedly ill to the point he almost didn't make it to the show, didn't wear a tie, and made subtle references to his malady during the program. He tweeted afterwards, "Feeling better now. Thnx throat coat. Fun show tonight."
26	‘American Idol’ : Ryan Seacrest sick on Queen night	Ryan is spending a lot of time sitting on stools and leaning against things. He’s on a stool as he interviews Skylar Laine about her song-writing, and he’s lucid – so far so good.
26	'American Idol' recap: No Escape From Reality	Luckily Ryan decided to dip his face in a bowl of makeup at the last minute and just wing it. He'll keep on fighting 'til the end. Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Ryan Seacrest are the champions of the world.
26	Ryan Seacrest is a harbinger of pestilence!	To be fair, he’s probably just a hard worker and he loves his job, except the first thing he did when the cameras started rolling was kiss Jennifer Lopez and then rubbed himself all over the contestants.
26	'American Idol' Recap: Show Must Go On	Before tonight's show, Twitter was atwitter with news that Ryan Seacrest was ill. Nikki Finke even tweeted "American Idol Scrambling to Find Substitute for Ailing Host Ryan Seacrest" while Seacrest was actually already on the air, doing his job.
26	RYAN SEACREST Idol's Ebola Monkey	A very sick Ryan Seacrest made it through "American Idol" last night, but in the process he may have infected every single person who shares the stage with him.
26	Ryan Seacrest Spills Girlfriend Julianne Hough’s Crush Secret on ‘Idol’	American Idol host Ryan Seacrest wasn’t feeling too hot when he stepped on the stage to lead the show last night, but his illness didn’t take a toll on his abilities!
26	'I smell the finish line with you': Joshua Ledet steals the show and lands two standing ovations on American Idol	Although he looked a little peaky at the start of the show, the presenter soon got into the swing of things.
26	'American Idol' Top 6 think sick Ryan Seacrest is a 'trooper'	Second, though a handsome guy (and not sickly looking by any means), the 'crest was definitely lacking in energy. And third, though you didn't see this on television, an assistant held an ice pack to Seacrest's neck while stage manager Debbie and even Randy Jackson helped keep his temperature down by fanning him with their notebooks.
26	'American Idol': Ryan Seacrest's girlfriend Julianne Hough has a crush on Phillip Phillips	But what you might not have picked up on TV is that Hough, who was watching the show from offstage, laughed so loudly you could hear her in the studio audience.
26	'American Idol' Celebrates Queen, A Sick Ryan Seacrest Rallies: What You Didn't See on TV	For the first half of the show, Ryan did look a little peaked and moved a little slower, with stage manager Debbie taking him by the hand from mark to mark. Lots of hugs, even an ice pack made its way over to the host during the show’s early minutes.
26	Sick Ryan Seacrest takes center stage on 'American Idol'	While he soldiered on and fulfilled his contractual obligations, all the time in the world with the makeup folks couldn’t keep him from looking like death warmed over or get him to stray far from either a chair or the judges’ station.
26	American Idol Backstage Scoop: Is Someone Really Sick or Just Crying Wolf?	The Hollywood rumor mill was running wild Wednesday after TMZ reported that Ryan Seacrest, who has never missed a night hosting Idol, might not make it, due to falling ill with a bug that's been going around. Everyone was wondering who would anchor in his place. In the press tent after the show, we saw footage rolling of show producer Nigel Lythgoe practicing what looked and sounded like television hosting. Whoa!
26	American Idol Top 6 Performance Show Recap (Part 1 – Queen Songs)	TMZ reported earlier that host Ryan Seacrest might fail to host this episode due to a stomach bug. Apparently, Seacrest could not bear to miss a show even for the first time in 11 years.
25	‘American Idol’ top 6 performance recap: the show must go on!	Ryan Seacrest almost skipped his very first “Idol” hosting night due to illness. But he hung in there and though he looked a little rough, was a typical pro.
25	HOME REVIEWS EPISODES CLIPS MUSIC PICTURES American Idol Review: We Will Rock You	As this season of American Idol has progressed, Ryan Seacrest's hair has gotten bigger. And bigger. And bigger. That's the first thing I noticed tonight as the show started.
25	Phillip Phillips upstaged by Ryan Seacrest's girlfriend Julianne Hough on 'American Idol'	Hmmm, that's a first on the show; in 11 seasons of watching I don't remember him ever talking about anyone he was dating, that I can remember, let alone shown someone....
25	American Idol Recap: Ryan Seacrest Calls Out Julianne Hough for Crushing on Phillip Phillips	"You ran by my girlfriend who's here," Ryan told him. "And she sighed and blushed, and I think I heard her say 'Yummy.' We'll be having this conversation after the show, darling," he cracked as the camera cut to Julianne Hough giggling and acting embarrassed backstage.
25	'American Idol' Live Recap: The Top 6 Sing Songs of Their Choice and Songs from Queen	Allegedly, Ryan Seacrest is ailing tonight. So that's why he's sitting on a stool to introduce Jessica Sanchez, singing "Bohemian Rhapsody."
25	'American Idol': Ryan Seacrest too sick to host? [UPDATED]	There's a stool set out for him just off stage and during the opening Queen medley, an assistant was icing his neck as judge Jennifer Lopez fanned him with her notebook. -- 8:16 p.m. ET]
25	Seacrest hosts! Queen performs!	Looks like Ryan Seacrest is hosting tonight after all. TMZ had reported that he had a stomach bug so severe that, for the first time in Idol's 11-year run, he might not host the show.
25	‘American Idol’ Scrambling To Find Substitute For Ailing Host Ryan Seacrest	Meanwhile, there are strong indications that despite his illness, Seacrest, who just closed a new two-year deal for Idol, will still make it on stage as he has for every episode in the show’s 11 seasons to date.
25	Ryan Seacrest Sick: Will Still Host 'American Idol'	Ryan Seacrest does it all, but what happens when he can't do it all because he's sick? It's not something that people think about too often, but it appears as though the inevitable has happened. The American Idol host has become very ill with a stomach flu.
25	RYAN SEACREST Really Sick ... May Not Host 'Idol' Tonight	4:50 PM PDT -- Sources tell TMZ ... Ryan is going to go for it ... although they will have puke buckets on the stage ... just in case he loses it.
25	Randy Jackson Picks His Top Four American Idol Finalists	When asked who the show’s biggest divas of all time were, Randy Jackson replied with Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell, claiming that the two: “were using beauty products that are not even on the market. The beauty products are like, wild, night creams and stuff.”
25	'The Voice' recap: Already Gone	I was all judgmental about Ryan Seacrest's big 15-million-dollar-a-year paycheck, but now seeing Carson do this, I'm guessing this hosting business is a mite harder than it looks. Maybe Seacrest does deserve that cash.
24	Seacrest In - Ryan Seacrest Signs On To Host 'American Idol' For Two More Years	Despite judging panel shake-ups over the past few seasons of "American Idol" at least one thing (other than Randy Jackson) remains a constant on the show - Ryan Seacrest.
24	Ryan Seacrest Signs on for 2 More Years of 'American Idol'	The TV personality has secured a deal that will see him as the host of 'American Idol' for the next two seasons.
24	Ryan Seacrest Inks Deal to Host 'American Idol' Two More Years	Rest assured, those rumors can be put to bed for the time being. GossipCop reports Ryan has signed a two-year contract apparently worth $30 million (Yes, you read that right — $30 million!) to stick around on Idol.
24	Ryan Seacrest Signs New Contract With American Idol	(CNN) – Ryan Seacrest is sticking around as host of “American Idol.” FOX says he’s signed a new contract to continue as host of the hit series.
24	Ryan Seacrest to Remain as Host of ‘American Idol’	With the new contract, Mr. Seacrest will remain on the broadcast for two more seasons, taking him through the spring of 2014, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal who insisted on anonymity because the terms were not being made public. The new contract is valued at $15 million a season.
24	Ryan Seacrest will continue to host ‘American Idol’	But, for the next two years at least, Seacrest is committed to hosting “American Idol,” which remains the country’s most-watched program — and is broadcast live from Los Angeles.
24	Ryan Seacrest Inks New Deal For ‘American Idol’	The latter is almost completed. It has not been announced yet but it became clear that, aside from a stunt during NBC’s coverage of the London Summer Olympics, it does not include major primetime hosting duties because Seacrest was continuing on Idol, where he is expected to stay close to his current salary of $15 million a year.
24	Ryan Seacrest stays on as ‘American Idol’ host	The network did not specify the length of the deal. But trade paper Variety reported that Seacrest had been signed for two more seasons and that he will make $15 million a year to host the two-nights-a-week show for five months a year.
24	Ryan Seacrest renews 'American Idol' deal	“Ryan is one of a kind,” said Mike Darnell, president of alternative at Fox. “His ability to engage the viewers, keep the contestants at ease during intense moments and adapt to any situation, especially during the live shows, solidifies him as the absolute best in the business.”
24	Seacrest signs two-year 'Idol' extension	Losing him could have been a challenge for Fox as the network struggles to keep the series vital for the long term.
24	Ryan Seacrest Inks New Two-Year Deal to Stay With 'American Idol'	Fox executives were said to be particularly eager to keep Seacrest, who has been dubbed "the glue" that keeps Idol together. Show producers and network execs "cannot envision the show without Ryan," one Idol insider tells THR. "The goal has always been to keep him."
24	Ryan Seacrest will keep hosting 'American Idol' through 2014	"American Idol" has suffered ratings declines this season -- it's down about 20 percent in adults 18-49 -- but both weekly editions of the show are in the Top 5 in the demographic and in total viewers.
24	Ryan Seacrest signs on to continue as ‘Idol’ host; most of the top 6 have Southern ties	And alluding to how easy Ryan makes a very difficult job look (as opposed to, say, poor, hapless Steve Jones), Fox reality show president Mike Darnell said he is “one of a kind…
24	Ryan Seacrest Renews 'American Idol' Contract!	The 37-year-old television personality inked a new deal with the popular reality singing competition show for two more years on camera, according to EW.
24	'American Idol' isn't sending Ryan Seacrest home	Interestingly, this time around Fox and "Idol" producer Fremantle Media will be paying all of Seacrest's salary. In previous years, "American Idol" producer 19 Entertainment was on the hook for Seacrest's contract with the show — although the network did cover a portion of it.
24	Seacrest Said to Sign 2-Year ‘Idol’ Deal for $30 Million	“American Idol” producers signed Ryan Seacrest to a two-year, $30 million contract to continue hosting television’s most-watched show, said a person with knowledge of the terms who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.
24	‘American Idol’: ‘Consummate host’ Ryan Seacrest to return	“Idol” creator Simon Fuller said: “Ryan has been with ‘American Idol’ from the very first day. I can’t imagine the show without him. He is the consummate host and an exemplary professional.”
24	Ryan Seacrest Returning to American Idol for Another Two Years	Fox announces that Seacrest—who started hosting the show when it debuted in 2002—has signed a two-year contract extension with the reality show.
24	Seacrest to continue hosting 'American Idol'	All-but-omnipresent entertainment personality Ryan Seacrest is sticking with the job that propelled him to national fame, announcing Monday that he'll continue hosting "American Idol."
24	Is Renewed ‘American Idol’ Host Ryan Seacrest Worth $15 Million?	I still wonder how Ryan didn't win an Emmy last year (he once again lost out to "Survivor's" Jeff Probst) after that trial-by-fire evening.
24	Ryan Seacrest Keeps His ‘Dream Job’ As Host On AMERICAN IDOL For Another Two Years	Seacrest calls his hosting gig on American Idol his “dream job.” What do you think of Ryan’s new deal with AI? Are you glad to see him sticking around or would you like to see some fresh blood holding that microphone?
24	A new deal with Fox means Ryan Seacrest will stay busy with more 'American Idol'	Seacrest called the show's run until now "a wild ride," and said he is excited it will continue with him on board.
24	American Idol: Is Ryan Seacrest Worth 15 Million A Season?	I’m extremely glad Seacrest is coming back. I can’t even imagine the show without him, but that being said, I am still a bit concerned about the money. Idol definitely doesn’t boast the obsessive fandom it once did, and I’m really not sure it can remain profitable paying his salary in addition to the other judges.
24	Ryan Seacrest signs $30 million contract to host 'American Idol' for another two years	It was another day, another $30 million for Ryan Seacrest on Monday, when the man who is quietly becoming one of the most lucrative brands in show biz reupped for another two years as host of “American Idol.”
24	Superfan sees firsthand how 'American Idol'comes together	The studio is much smaller than it looks on camera. The judges are constantly having their makeup retouched. And Ryan Seacrest is, of course, perfect.
20	'American Idol' recap: Piano Lessens	"This is what you have decided at home," Ryan Seacrest scolded us. Yes Ryan, along with all of our other sordid activities, we did not vote enough times for American Idol's wild-haired rocker Colton Dixon this week.
20	'American Idol' ousts Colton Dixon and determines Top 6 finalists	Fifty-three million home-viewer votes, the highest total of the season, were cast following Wednesday night's performance show, according to Seacrest.
20	‘American Idol’: Who was sent packing?	Ryan Seacrest called Colton a class act. Too bad Seacrest wasn’t a class act. He found annoying new ways to drag out announcing the results.
20	American Idol : Well, That was a Results Show	I said to my co-watcher that because Ryan had told us that tonight was going to be a shocking result, that whoever was in the bottom 3 with them was the one going home.
19	Sexy Jennifer Lopez cheers up Ryan Seacrest on an emotional Idol night	Jennifer entered the studio wearing a revealing metallic Hervé Leger dress that seemed to put a smile on Ryan's face!
19	'American Idol' plans Dick Clark tribute Thursday	"Without Dick, a show like this would not exist. He will be missed greatly and our thoughts and our prayers go out to his family... I know that he's in a better place, saying, 'Hey, let's get on with the show, OK?' You got it, boss."
19	Ryan Seacrest: Dick Clark 'is in a better place ... He will be missed greatly'	Seacrest was visibly holding back tears as he wished his friend well. A sad day for fans everywhere. May he rest in peace.
19	'American Idol': Ryan Seacrest pays tribute to Dick Clark on Wednesday's live show	Seacrest then paused, sighed, and tapped his watch impatiently. “I know that he’s in a better place, and he’s saying ‘Hey, let’s get on with the show, okay?” He paused.
19	'American Idol': Ranking the Top 7! (Again!)	Gone was the wacky, often deliriously tired Seacrest. Replacing him was an engaged, mature force that connected with audience members, contestants, and viewers at home.
19	American Idol Does Soul Train	But, he acknowledged, the show must go on: "The theme is based around a show similar to American Bandstand," he said, "Soul Train."
19	American Idol: Now and Then	On a night when the music world mourns the loss of Dick Clark, “American Idol” began the night paying tribute to Clark. Speaking on his friend host Ryan Seacrest acknowledged that without Dick Clark a show like Idol never would have happened.
19	Dick Clark death: Ryan Seacrest pays tribute on 'American Idol'	Seacrest, who joined Clark as co-host of ABC's New Year's Eve telecast Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in 2005, added: "I know that he's in a better place, saying, 'Hey, let's get on with the show.' You got it, boss."
18	American Idol to Remember Dick Clark Tonight	E! News has exclusively learned that American Idol definitely plans to recognize the pioneering American Bandstand host in "as meaningful a way as possible" on tonight's live performance show. We hear that Ryan Seacrest, who stated earlier today that he is "deeply saddened" by the loss, will say some words of remembrance about his friend and mentor—and they're working on the script right now.
18	‘Draw Something’ Adds New Celeb Names to Game [PICS]	The American Idol host has made it to Draw Something.
13	'American Idol' recap: Saved!	Two visual moments did save these dirty little freaks from complete failure, though: Phillip gently caressing Colton's hair-animal in his lap (?!) and a final pose featuring an off-balance Ryan Seacrest clutching a Coke cup (!!). Cheers, queers.
13	'American Idol': Inside the Dramatic Save	As you all saw last night, the very sneaky Ryan Seacrest placed Hollie Cavanagh, Phillip Phillips, and Colton Dixon on one side of the stage and Jessica, Elise, and Joshua Ledet on the opposite side. There was little doubt in my section of the audience as to who was in the bottom three… and we were dead wrong.
13	American Idol Review: The Best Are at the Bottom as the Judges Use their Save	After the great performance, Seacrest called Josh’s dad up onstage so he could hug his son on his birthday. It was incredibly awkward and lame. Ryan Seacrest – forcing TV moments since 2002.
13	‘Idol’: Judges Shocked As Favorite Faces Elimination	Even Seacrest — who earlier in the day tweeted about the shocking result — seemed shocked that 16 year-old Jessica finished dead last in the public vote and was facing possible elimination.
13	American Idol 2012 Live Elimination Results Shocker!	However, right before the show aired, host Ryan Seacrest popped up on Twitter to tease fans by saying something “shocking” would happen on American Idol Thursday night. Was he just trying to hype up the drama?
13	American Idol opens with Pink's 'Raise Your Glass' - Ryan joins in	At the end of the number they gathered around the judges to sing the final notes, and then Ryan Seacrest came sliding in on his back – with glass uplifted. It was a fitting ending - for a perfect performance
12	'American Idol': You Can Go Home Again	At that sentence Ryan Seacrest immediately turned and just ran straight up the wall, just up up up he went until he reached the ceiling and then turned around and ran back down the wall and over to Colton to give the voting numbers.
12	‘American Idol’ 2012: Final 7 Idolettes sing songs from now	“You just slayed the biggest fish of the night!” raves Randy. “Ever think you’d be called a fish slayer?” Seacrest asks Jessica. “It’s like she took down a whale, dude!” shouts Randy. Whales are not fish, but we’ll let it go too. “Not that we advocate taking down a whale,” Seacrest hastens to tell America, speaking for “Idol.”
12	Highest-Paid Reality TV Hosts and Judges: Britney Spears, Ryan Seacrest, and More (Photos)	From Seacrest to Simon Cowell to Padma Lakshmi, here are the top ten high-rolling hosts.
09	American Idol The Theme "This Decade"	As a matter of fact if Idol were to lose Ryan Seacrest as its host, the show would be dead in the water. So do all us fans a favor and resign Seacrest at any price since it means losing your show if you don't resign him.
06	American Idol's Top 8 Face Elimination After '80s Night	Ryan asked, "Was there any special chemistry on the set of this video with you and any of the dancers?" Jennifer blushed, giggled and dodged the question.
05	Jennifer Lopez’s Many ‘American Idol’ Fashions: Which Look Is Your Favorite? (PHOTOS)	(Seriously. Remember when Ryan Seacrest used to dress like this?)
05	American Idol: Results Night	Haters continue to hate, but Ryan Seacrest in many ways is actually quite human.
05	Jennifer Lopez's 'Dance Again' video stars Casper Smart, her new boyfriend	She also was teased by Ryan Seacrest about the video being racy and showing her being all sexy with a dancer - that dancer is none other than Casper Smart, J.Lo's 24-year-old boyfriend of several months.
05	'American Idol': 18 Things You Didn't See on Wednesday's Top 8 Show	As Elise Testone is getting ready to take position for her rendition of Foreigner’s “I Wanna Know What Love Is,” she shakes out her shoulders in a far-off corner of the stage, peeking over her shoulders towards DeAndre as Ryan Seacrest tries his best falsetto.
05	American Idol Recap: Duets Abound on Eighties Night	Tonight is Eighties Night on American Idol, and Ryan Seacrest is celebrating it by acting like he has ingested a mountain of cocaine. Jumping, flitting, flirting, mugging. Ryan is straight impish tonight, and if he’s half this frolicsome during the Olympics, I look forward to watching Bob Costas slap him.
05	‘American Idol’ 2012: Top 8 perform songs from the ’80s	Show host Ryan Seacrest, meanwhile, is wearing his newest-member-of-the-NBC-family suit. He’s just come from Rockefeller Center where, this morning, he informed Matt Lauer he’s been groomed to replace him eventually.
05	'American Idol': Did Ryan Seacrest steal DeAndre Brackensick's falsetto style?	The judges raved about Brackensick's performance, but Seacrest didn't get such high marks.
05	Live at American Idol: Colton and Skylar Talk Romance Rumors! Plus, Who's Ready to Be in Bottom Three?	Oh, Ryan Seacrest, you just love to stir the romance-rumor pot any chance you get.
05	Seacrest taking part in NBC's Olympics coverage	Ryan Seacrest is coming to NBC, but he won't be overthrowing Matt Lauer on the "Today" show.
05	'American Idol': Colton Dixon and Skylar Laine clear up dating rumors	"Twitter, Twitter, Twitter. You're sooooo funny," says Laine. "I've been getting Tweets that say, like, 'Are you and Colton Dixon dating?' and I just kind of blow them off, but then Ryan comes on the stage and is like 'Oh, well that was really believable.'"
05	'American Idol' Rankings: Gwen Stefani Lights a Fire Under the Top 8	Ryan Seacrest even managed to get from his New York City Today Show appearance all the way back to Los Angeles in the same day in time to tape Idol, looking no worse for the wear.
04	Ryan Seacrest Will Help Host London Olympics For NBC, And Stay With ‘Idol’	No details about the Idol agreement, extending his contract which expires after this season. ”I’ll have an official announcement very soon.”
04	Ryan Seacrest joins NBC team for Olympics coverage	Regardless of his future plans at NBC, Seacrest said he plans to stay with American Idol and expects an official announcement soon.
04	Ryan Seacrest Expects to Remain on 'American Idol'	Ryan Seacrest was there in the beginning, and he's here to stay -- for now.
04	Ryan Seacrest has all expectations of still hosting "American Idol"	If you ever have a dream where your subconscious needs to dredge up some host figure, it will probably be Ryan Seacrest.
01	Former Idol Contestant Speaks Out About Randy Jackson	Haley played a game of”Bed, Wed, or Dead.” Three names were given out: Ryan Seacrest, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson.

Sightings

Day	Story	Snippet
10	Ryan Seacrest & Julianne Hough Shares a Sweet Meal in Sin City	They then satisfied their sweet tooth with some cotton candy and Chef Kerry Simon's Junk Food Platter, which features favorite treats such as Hostess Cupcakes. – Jennifer Garcia
09	Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough at Simon Restaurant & Lounge at The Palms	Well-known radio personality and TV host Ryan Seacrest together with Julianne Hough, professional dancer, singer and actress, enjoyed a delectable meal at Simon Restaurant & Lounge Saturday evening.
09	Picture The Weekend: A movie star, a Seacrest, a 'Glee'-r, an astronaut, a porn star and a Playmate	Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough chowed at chef Kerry Simon's Restaurant at Palms Place on Saturday night.
08	Haute Event: Ryan Seacrest, Julianne Hough at Simon; Floyd Mayweather Jr., 50 Cent, Dana White at N9NE; The Plain White T’s at Rain	TV host Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough, professional dancer, singer and actress, enjoyed dinner at Simon Restaurant & Lounge at Palms Place on Saturday evening. Both started out with the crispy sesame rice and spicy Yellowtail. For entrees, Seacrest enjoyed the citrus braised short ribs and Hough had the red Thai curry. For dessert, they ordered Chef Kerry Simon’s Junk Food Platter and cotton candy.

Relationship

Day	Story	Snippet
27	Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest Unconditional Love? Actress Admires He Battled Illness	Julianne Hough showed her unconditional love for boyfriend Ryan Seacrest on Twitter this week. Hough said she was proud of her beau who hosted American Idol despite being seriously ill.

Interviews and Appearances

Day	Story	Snippet
23	Fox's 25th anniversary: 5 ways the network revolutionized TV	Fox rang in its 25th year on TV Sunday night with a retrospective — hosted by Ryan Seacrest and featuring past stars Calista Flockhart, Ed O'Neill, and David Duchovny
12	Final numbers: ‘Today’ beats Katie Couric-hosted 'GMA’ by 187,000 viewers	Ryan Seacrest on "Today" (NBC)
11	The Heart Foundation Presents a Musical Evening with Michael Buble and Comedy by Dana Carvey; Dr. P.K. and Kimberly Shah to Receive The Steven S. Cohen Humanitarian Award	Ryan Seacrest will emcee and multi-award winning composer, singer, songwriter and record producer David Foster will present the award to the Shahs. Shelli and Irving Azoff, Mary Hart and Burt Sugarman and Inge and Franky Widjaja co-chair the event.
05	Ryan Seacrest will soon take over the world	“Oh … didn’t they tell you?” the sly fox responded. And later, turning the tables and “taking over” for Matt in a brilliant play, he stated: “I see you doing this for as long as you want to … so the question is: ‘How long will you be on the Today show?”
05	Hot Topics: Seacrest in for London	One of television's busiest men is about to be that much busier. Ryan Seacrest appeared on the Today Show announcing that he will be apart of NBC's team coverage of the Olympics.
04	Ryan Seacrest, Matt Lauer get a little 'All About Eve' on 'Today'	Seacrest played along, and eventually the two revealed that they'd had dinner and discussed the situation, but not before going through an exchange reminiscent of "All About Eve," the Bette Davis classic in which the admiring, seemingly naive understudy schemes to rip the established star's life out from under her.
04	Ryan Seacrest sticking with NBC Universal, but not gunning for Matt Lauer’s job	The “American Idol” host announced Wednesday on NBC’s “Today” show that he’ll be part of the network’s Summer Olympics coverage, in addition to continue to work for E! and sticking with “Idol.”
04	Ryan Seacrest Announces New 2012 Summer Olympics Hosting Gig on the 'Today' Show!	We have no doubt in our mind that one, there is any bad blood between Ryan and Matt and two, that Seacrest will do a fabulous job with his new gig! I mean, come on! It’s Ryan Seacrest! He’s the best in the biz! Congratulations Ryan!
04	Ryan Seacrest Confirms He’s Joining NBC, Is Grilled By Matt Lauer On Whether He’s Replacing Him	“What kind of conversations have you had with NBC about joining the Today show?” Lauer asked. “Oh, they didn’t tell you?” Seacrest joked. “That’s why you’re here.” Lauer replied.
04	Ryan Seacrest to Cover Olympics for NBC	Ryan Seacrest will expand his relationship with NBC's "family" by joining the network's prime-time Olympics coverage team, he said Wednesday in an interview with Matt Lauer on the "Today" show.
04	Ryan Seacrest covering 2012 Summer Olympics in London for NBC	And Lauer was very gracious about the rumors, saying, "I think you would be great at this job, and secondly ... Ryan and I are friendly. We have talked about this and joked about this. There is no tension here. I bought dinner, which I think was completely inappropriate. [laughs]"
04	Ryan Seacrest's Big Announcement on 'Today': Olympics Correspondent!	With the same lightness, Ryan responded, "Oh, didn't they tell you?" He implied he'll actually end up doing the weather!
04	Matt Lauer to Ryan Seacrest: Are You Taking My Job?	The Palin plant was simply a gag. But the Seacrest appearance had a deeper meaning, amid swirling rumors that NBC brass is eyeing the American Idol host and media mogul to replace Lauer should Matt – whose contract reportedly expires next year – leave his NBC job.
04	WATCH: Seacrest says he's joining NBC, but not replacing Lauer	The entertainment titan sat down with Lauer on Wednesday's show to announce that he'll be taking part in NBC's coverage of the Summer Olympics.
04	Ryan Seacrest’s Big Announcement — He Has A New Job	Can Ryan handle anymore jobs? And what will Englishman Simon Cowell think of Ryan’s British invasion this summer?
04	Ryan Seacrest to cover London 2012 Olympics for NBC	The presenter's increased role on NBC comes as part of a new contractual agreement with NBCUniversal, which will also see him continue having "a role on the E! network".
04	Ryan Seacrest's Big Announcement Isn't So Big After All	There was also very little news. Seacrest also said he expected to remain with "American Idol," as he has said before.
04	Matt Lauer Asks Ryan Seacrest: Are You Taking My Job?	The dashing Seacrest, known for his relentless work ethic, appeared just a day after undergoing surgery on his elbow.
04	Seacrest's "big announcement": Entertainment guru takes on Olympics coverage	His first assignment—no doubt among many—is Olympics coverage.
04	Ryan Seacrest and the Summer Olympics Seems an Odd Choice	On the other hand, NBC's playing it smart. They're letting Ryan Seacrest get his feet wet in a newsworthy environment. If he succeeds with the Olympic Games and becomes a saleable newsperson, then he's suddenly a real contender for Lauer's job.
04	Matt to Ryan Seacrest: Are you taking my job?	The "American Idol" host and reality TV mogul will make his debut in primetime as part of NBC’s coverage of the London Olympics this summer.
04	Ryan Seacrest taking part in NBC’s Olympics coverage	Seacrest says it will be the first of “a lot of fun things” he expects to be doing at NBC.
04	Ryan Seacrest's Big Announcement: Much Ado About Nothing?	And it seems all that rumor-mongering for the past few months about Seacrest stealing Lauer's post has done nothing to dampen the friendly rapport between the two. They're practically making each other friendship bracelets in this segment.
04	Ryan Seacrest Makes a Big Announcement on 'Today' -- Is He Replacing Matt Lauer?	"It's all about great stories and great storylines. These families, as you've seen, are very interesting. There's never a dull moment with the shows that we produce. I don't see that going away," Seacrest said. "We're still looking for the next thing."
04	Ryan Seacrest to Co-Host Olympics for NBC	During the "Today" show Wednesday morning, "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest revealed he will be joining NBC to help cover the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
04	Seacrest Joins NBC's Olympic Team, Still Eyeing "Today Show"	There is no use trying to escape Ryan Seacrest. Resistance is futile. The omnipresent Peacock feather has now joined NBC’s Olympic team coverage.
04	Ryan Seacrest Joins NBC	Congratulations are in order for American Idol‘s Ryan Seacrest! No…still no word on the rumors that he’s going to replace Today Show host Matt Lauer, but the two did use the buzz to toy with our emotions when announcing some other big news for the FOX reality star.
04	Seacrest taking part in NBC’s Olympics coverage	“What kind of conversations have you had with NBC officials about joining the ‘Today’ show?” Lauer asked Seacrest during a lighthearted exchange. “Oh,” said Seacrest, grinning, as off-camera laughter was heard from the crew. “They didn’t tell you?”
04	‘Today’ show with Sarah Palin increases edge over ‘GMA’ with Katie Couric	Female teens really took to Tuesday’s “Today” — that crowd was up 174 percent compared to Monday’s show, though it was unclear if they tuned in for Palin or Ryan Seacrest, who was supposed to have made a “big NBC announcement” that day.
04	Matt Lauer Talks Hollywood Reporter Reality Power List During Ryan Seacrest Interview (Video)	When The Hollywood Reporter named Ryan Seacrest the most powerful player in reality TV, nobody could really argue with that No. 1 ranking.
03	TV on Tap: Neil Patrick Harris Will Return to Host the Tony Awards, Kristoffer Polaha Gets "Awkward" and "Saturday night Live"'s Forgotten Lesbian	Is "elbow surgery" a euphemism for not wanting to be on the same set as Sarah Palin?
03	Ryan Seacrest delays his “big NBC announcement” on ‘Today’	About half an hour in to Tuesday’s show, “Today” co-host Matt Lauer showed viewers a tweet from Seacrest: “I’m feeling a little pain from elbow surgeryd, doctors say no travel for a day, so c u on @todayshow wed am.”
03	Ryan Seacrest to make announcement on 'Today'	Ryan Seacrest was apparently in too much pain to make a planned appearance on Today this morning.
03	Ryan Seacrest’s ‘Today’ Appearence Pushed By A Day	Ryan Seacrest’s “big NBC announcement” will wait until Wednesday.
01	Stars of Hollywood and Madison Avenue	Ryan Seacrest of “American Idol” introduced performances, sponsored by Clear Channel, by four young musical acts: the Fun., Karmin, K’naan and the Wanted.

Pop Culture and Humor

Day	Story	Snippet
27	Ernie’s bud Joel McHale drives Matty batty
26	The Ryan Seacrest Career Index	But just how did Seacrest transform himself from a modestly paid radio jockey to one of entertainment's widest-smiling overachievers?
25	Kathy Griffin's 10 Funniest Moments	10. No one has ever roasted Ryan Seacrest like Kathy Griffin.
19	12 Awesome Celebrities Playing Themselves In Movies	Say what you want about Seacrest, the man knows good work ethic. He’s not whoring for attention or trying to be something he isn’t – no, he’s just quietly working away, hosting and producing, building up a nice big stack of money.
13	A Day In The Life: 'Soup' Host And 'Community' Actor Joel McHale	The only person who may have more jobs in Hollywood than Ryan Seacrest is his (jokingly, we think) E! nemesis, Joel McHale.
09	Hours After Death, Gawker Publishes Hit Piece On Mike Wallace: ‘He Was As Much A Journalist As Ryan Seacrest’	Little more than 24-hours after the death of legendary CBS journalist Mike Wallace, Gawker has published a gratuitous, contrarian attempt to demystify the deceased.
07	Photo Special10 Best Celeb Quotes This Week	"Oh, they didn't tell you?" – Ryan Seacrest, teasing Matt Lauer about taking his co-hosting job, on the Today show
06	How I see Ryan Seacrest after seeing the Hunger Games...	photo
05	Seacrest out! Matt 'tackles' Ryan to the ground in Leno clip	Well, not really: It's one of Jay Leno's famous doctored clips. This one poked fun at Matt saying there was "no tension" between him and Ryan when they talked on the show about various topics – including rumors that Seacrest had been in discussions about replacing Matt on TODAY.
04	The 2012 TIME 100 Poll	eacrest may be best known for co-hosting American Idol, but he logs a great many more hours in his other gigs, hosting a five-hour radio show and helming E! News.
04	How Ryan Seacrest Can Work His Way on to Every Show in the ‘NBC Family’	Come, gaze into our crystal ball as we imagine all the ridiculous — pretend! — ways Ryan Seacrest could join the NBC lineup.
04	Top Trending Searches on Google for April 4	6 ryan seacrest
03	‘American Idol’ host Ryan Seacrest	“American Idol” may have launched Ryan Seacrest’s career into stardom, but it’s not the only gig he’s had.
01	Justin Bieber + Friends: Ryan Seacrest	The duo get along great, and Biebs often breaks news and drops in on Seacrest’s radio show. And sometimes, like in this shot, they take trips to Disney together. Cute!

Other Work and Contracts

Day	Story	Snippet
30	Ryan Seacrest Scores $40m from NBC	Ryan Seacrest is one happy man after signing a $40 Million dollar deal with NBC for the next two years which will enable him to host and produce anything he wants while keeping the success at his E! Network.
28	Ryan Seacrest continues his conquest of TV by signing a deal with NBC.	Earlier this month, Ryan Seacrest signed a contract to continue hosting Fox’s American Idol. Now, he is going to appear on NBC as well, after inking a deal with NBCUniversal.
28	Ryan Seacrest Signs on as 'Today' Correspondent	Ryan Seacrest has officially joined up with Matt Lauer and the rest of the Today show team. Seacrest will serve as a special correspondent on the morning-TV staple, NBC said Friday.
27	How NBC can turn Seacrest into a newsman	But underestimate Seacrest’s ability to make this tricky transition at your own risk. He’s got the goods to pull off an expansion into news provided NBC guides him correctly.
27	Ryan Seacrest NBC News’s newest correspondent; election coverage just got 20 percent more interesting	“Top TV broadcaster” is apparently to Ryan Seacrest what “King of Pop” was to Michael Jackson – something his reps negotiated for him to be called – mandatory – in news releases.
27	'I am humbled': Ryan Seacrest signs deal with NBC to join the Today Show and contribute to several divisions as a special correspondent	Mr Seacrest will be more involved in the network's election coverage and prime-time entertainment.
27	Ryan Seacrest signs on as 'Today' correspondent in new pact	Ryan Seacrest has joined forces with NBCUniversal in a multi-platform agreement that will feature him working in several capacities, including as a correspondent for the "Today" show and at the Olympics.
27	Ryan Seacrest Signs on as 'Today' Correspondent	"I am humbled to have the confidence of [NBCUniversal CEO] Steve Burke, Ted Harbert, Bonnie Hammer and many others within the NBCUniversal family, to strategically extend my relationship to encompass NBC programming," Seacrest said, adding that he's "eager and excited to take on this broader new role."
27	Ryan Seacrest signs two-year 'Today' show correspondent deal	The American Idol host, who recently renewed his deal to helm the Fox talent competition, will serve as a special correspondent for the NBC morning programme, the network announced on Friday.
27	Ryan Seacrest Signs "Groundbreaking" NBC Deal	"Today, I am humbled to have the confidence of [network executives] Steve Burke, Ted Harbert, Bonnie Hammer and many others within the NBCUniversal family, to strategically extend my relationship to encompass NBC programming," the 37-year-old host-of-all-trades said in a statement.
27	Ryan Seacrest to take on special correspondent role on 'Today Show'	Steve Burke, the CEO of NBCUniversal, said, "Ryan is an extraordinary talent who has been an important part of the Comcast family for a long time," according to Deadline.
27	Ryan Seacrest adds 'Today' gig with new two-year NBCUni pact	No mention was made of the cloning initiatives necessary to somehow give the world more Seacrest.
27	Ryan Seacrest Expands Deal with NBCU	At E!, Seacrest will continue in his role as managing editor at E! News, but will no longer have a daily presence at the program as he once did. Instead, he will occasionally contribute content and high-profile interviews, though he will remain as host of the network's Live from the Red Carpet events.
27	Ryan Seacrest signs deal with NBC to join the Today Show and contribute to several divisions as a special correspondent	Mr Seacrest will play a role in the network's election coverage and prime-time entertainment.
27	Seacrest IN! Ryan Finalizes Two Year NBC Deal!	How do we know this? Well, with all he does, there's no way that man sleeps. Humans die when they don't sleep. Therefore, Ryan Seacrest is a handsome cyborg!
27	Ryan Seacrest Joins 'Today,' Expands NBC Duties In New Deal	Seacrest will become a "special correspondent" for the show, part of a new two-year deal with NBC Universal that will see Seacrest expand his duties for the network.
27	Seacrest’s Role at NBCUniversal Will Span News, Sports and Entertainment	The announcement by NBCUniversal called the contract a “groundbreaking multi-platform agreement.” It had been in the works for months, designed to take advantage of the fact that Comcast (the owner of E! and other channels) last year took control of NBCUniversal (the owner of the NBC network and other channels).
27	Ryan Seacrest Gets Another Job	Perpetually overemployed TV personality Ryan Seacrest has just added another line to his resume, signing a contract with NBC's Today Show as a "special correspondent," The New York Times's Brian Stelter reports.
27	Seacrest inks new NBCUniversal deal	Seacrest will remain with E! (where he is managing editor of E! News and hosts and produces "Live from the Red Carpet" events) but add an increased focus on special correspondent duties with "Today" and primetime news contributions. He is also participating in NBC's Olympic Games coverage from London in July.
27	Ryan Seacrest Is Officially A ‘Special Correspondent’ For NBC’s Today Show	The New York Times‘ Brian Stelter is reporting that Ryan Seacrest just signed a contract to become a special correspondent for NBC’s Today Show. The contract was signed less than an hour ago.
27	It's Official: Ryan Seacrest Re-Ups Contract With NBCUniversal	The two-year deal extends Seacrest’s current on-air presence with E! onto NBC, spanning news, entertainment and sports programming.
25	American Idol: Is Ryan Seacrest worth $15 million a year?	He's worth it: If anyone deserves this massive haul, it's Seacrest, says Linda Sharps at The Stir. His "signature, easygoing style" is responsible for much of Idol's lasting success.
25	Edge on Demand: Ryan's World	Ryan Seacrest just signed on for two more years as host of American Idol... to the tune of $15 Million a year. On the same day, his Kardashian series scored an extension with the E! Network for $40 Million. Add to those gigs his two radio shows, replacing Dick Clark on New Year's Eve... and being the boy toy of Julianne Hough.
17	How Much Oprah Winfrey, Snooki, and Other Stars Earn Per Year	Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins' paycheck will amount to approximately $10 million; American Idol host Ryan Seacrest will pull in about $15 million; and Dark Shadows star Johnny Depp will bank a cool $50 million.
16	Jon Hamm, Ryan Seacrest And Other Celebrities' Humble Beginnings	To wit: Seacrest earned just $10,800 as a radio host; Hamm cashed in $14,350 waiting tables; and Depp made $13,500 selling pens over the telephone.
13	Ryan Seacrest will host 'Fox's 25th Anniversary Special' on April 22	Fox announced today that Ryan Seacrest — American Idol host, national radio personality, television producer, celestial mouthpiece, and soon-to-be Olympics team member — will host Fox’s 25th Anniversary Special, airing Sunday, April 22 at 8 p.m. ET.
13	Ryan Seacrest to Host FOX 25th Anniversary Special	Since James Brown is dead, I think someone should officially name Ryan Seacrest the Hardest Working Man in Show Business.
13	Fox Anniversary Special: Ryan Seacrest Tapped As Host, Nod To ‘Back To You’?	American Idol host Ryan Seacrest was already scheduled to appear on Fox’s upcoming 25th Anniversary special. Now the network announced he will host the two-hour special, slated to air Next Sunday, April 22.
13	Ryan Seacrest to Host Fox's 25th Anniversary Special	Ryan Seacrest will oversee the two-hour broadcast, the network said Friday.
09	‘Today’ narrowly beats ‘GMA’ in weekly ratings to maintain winning streak	Armed with Sarah Palin, Ryan Seacrest, Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, Tori Spelling, Octomom, and a “surprise legend,” NBC’s “Today” show successfully swatted off intense Katie Couric competition from ABC’s “Good Morning America” last week, Friday’s ratings confirm.
08	Journalism Suffers as Morning Shows Seek Salvation in Celebrity	Adding to the intrigue, Lauer chatted up Ryan Seacrest, of American Idol renown, about rumors that the pop-culture sensation might succeed him at the top-rated morning show.
05	Ryan Seacrest, Chevy Chase, Keith Olbermann: TV Talk	For a guy who doesn't sing, dance, or act, Ryan Seacrest is the busiest, most-employed man in showbiz.
05	POLITICS WORLD BUSINESS CULTURE SCIENCE MEDIA & TECH MILLENNIALS Ryan Seacrest NBC Job Strengthens His Role As a Powerful Media Figure	The thirty-seven year-old Seacrest was smart to secure his place there. The popularity he’s already attained and his success mark that Ryan Secrest will become an even more powerful media figure, after his take off at NBC.
04	For Seacrest, NBC Deal Includes the Olympics	Instead, Mr. Seacrest talked about his role on the Olympics telecast and about the speculation that he might someday succeed Mr. Lauer on the “Today” show, the most popular morning television show in the United States. Mr. Lauer’s contract at “Today” expires at the end of this year.
04	Ryan Seacrest to Join NBC's Summer Olympics Coverage	Ryan Seacrest announced today that he will join the NBC team for its primetime coverage of this summer's Olympic games in London.
04	What Ryan Seacrest's 'Today' Reveal Means For Tomorrow	So what Ryan Seacrest was really announcing this morning on "Today" was his next chapter. Sure, the timeframes haven't been set and the ink isn't entirely dry, but his decision to join NBC as an on-air player marks the transition to a new career. It may resemble the old one, but make no mistake: We are being primed for Ryan Seacrest: News Man.
04	NBC puts Ryan Seacrest on its Olympics team	The entertainment titan sat down with Lauer on Wednesday's show to announce that he'll be taking part in NBC's coverage of the Summer Olympics.
04	Ryan Seacrest Will Join NBC’s Primetime Olympics Coverage	I expect a lot of sports people don’t want Seacrest near the Olympics, but who really cares? He will bring viewers and he won’t take away anything from the broadcast. He might not add a whole ton but he won’t hurt it at all. That’s basically all you can ask for in a television personality.
04	Ryan Seacrest And NBC Team Up For Olympic Gold	"Oh, they didn't tell you?" Seacrest joked to Lauer of the rumors. "I see you doing this for as long as you want to, so maybe the question is, how long will you be on The Today Show?"
04	Ryan Seacrest not joining 'Today,' but he's in on NBC's Olympics coverage	Meanwhile, Seacrest said he plans to stay on “American Idol” for yet another season, though he stopped short of making the official announcement.
04	Ryan Seacrest Will Join NBC Olympic Team, May Eventually Steal Matt Lauer’s Job	Ryan Seacrest will be heading to London to cover the Olympics with NBC. The host of “American Idol” told Matt Lauer on “Today” that he’s slowly taking on more responsibilities at NBC and may eventually take over the morning show.
04	Bleach Blonde ‘American Idol’ Host to NBC Correspondent: Ryan Seacrest’s Journey to Fame (PHOTOS)	From his popular KIIS FM radio show, to movie cameos and even hosting the legendary Dick Clark‘s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Celebuzz thought we’d take a look back at just exactly how the 37-year-old came to rule Hollywood.
04	Seacrest to be part of NBC’s Olympic coverge	Ryan Seacrest announced Wednesday that he will be part of NBC’s coverage of the Summer Olympics.
04	Ryan Seacrest Hosting London Olympics for American Idol's Rival Network!	Seacrest--whose production company also provides NBC's sister network E! with popular programming--has hosted Fox's American Idol since 2002. (NBC's answer to Idol, The Voice, has consistently beat American Idol in the ratings game since its debut last year.)
03	Ryan Seacrest's 'Today Show' announcement postponed due to elbow surgery	A source who wished to remain anonymous tells the New York Times that Seacrest would contribute "a few weeks a year," but would not be taking over fulltime for anchor Matt Lauer, as has been speculated since Seacrest met with NBC higher-ups in December.
03	Ryan Seacrest postpones 'major career announcement' until Wednesday	The presenter was due to appear on NBC's Today in New York City on Tuesday (April 3) to reveal "big" news about his future, but he is apparently still recovering from a recent operation.
03	Ryan Seacrest’s ‘Big NBC Announcement’ Pushed Back To Wednesday	If you’ve been on pins and needles waiting for Ryan Seacrest to make his “big NBC announcement,” you’re going to have to sit tight another 24 hours.
02	Ryan Seacrest Has Something Big to Tell You	Some more personal kind of NBC announcement, perhaps? "I'm Ryan Seacrest and I am a fan of Smash." "I'm Ryan Seacrest and I've watched every episode of Fashion Star."
02	Ryan Seacrest Today Drinking With Hoda And Kathie Lee???	Plus, we feel it’s time he moved on from Idol, as we’re not sure how much longer THAT aging beauty of a show will stick around for…
02	Ryan Seacrest appears on NBC-TV's "Today" with "big announcement", Tuesday	“Today” executive producer Jim Bell tweeted to the world Sunday evening that Seacrest will also appear live on “Today” Tuesday morning to “make a big NBC announcement.” Perhaps Ryan and Sarah are a last-minute entry to the 2012 G.O.P. ticket?
02	Report: Ryan Seacrest Nearing Deal with NBCUniversal — Is Today in His Future?	Reports have been circulating for months that Seacrest might replace Matt Lauer on Today when Lauer's contract expires in January 2013. (Lauer has reportedly been offered a multi-year, $25 million deal to stay.)
02	Sarah Palin and Meredith Vieira? Here Are 5 Better Co-hosts To Take On Katie Couric	Yeah, you threw in a little Ryan Seacrest and his big announcement. But seriously, NBC, are you subletting a condo in the Land of the Over-Exposed?
02	Ryan Seacrest to Make 'Big Announcement' on Tomorrow's TODAY Show	Insiders believe the deal will include some part time assignments on Today, and a role in the network’s coverage of the upcoming London Olympics.
02	Ryan Seacrest Has ‘Big NBC Announcement’ Tomorrow On ‘Today’, Former Host Meredith Vieira Revealed As Mystery ‘Today Legend’	The pact is expected to have a major NBC component, including some duties on Today, though not full-time (at least not for now), and a role in the network’s coverage of the upcoming London Olympics.
02	Ryan Seacrest appears on NBC-TV's "Today" tomorrow with "big announcement"	Seacrest obviously still has two or three minutes left in his schedule, alongside his hosting duties on “American Idol,” his syndicated KIIS-FM Los Angeles morning show for Clear Channel, “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” radio daily show and being the face of ABC’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”
02	Ryan Seacrest to Make Surprise Announcement on 'Today'	At the TCA press tour in January, NBC Entertainment Chairman Bob Greenblatt said he wanted to keep Seacrest in the NBCU family, and that if he wanted to do Barbara Walters-type interview specials for NBC, that would be of interest to the network.
02	Report: Ryan Seacrest To Sign New NBC Contract	The blog claims SEACREST "is likely to announce an expanded relationship with the company when he comes on 'TODAY' on TUESDAY morning."
02	Ryan Seacrest will announce on 'Today'...something!	But I like what they're doing. They're making us guess. So let's guess. What will Ryan be announcing Tuesday...?
02	Ryan Seacrest Is Said to Be Close to New Deal With Comcast	Mr. Seacrest and his representatives have been negotiating for months with NBCUniversal, a unit of Comcast, over a new package for him. Among its many pieces, some of which are not yet known, the package will include a coveted role for him on NBC’s coverage of the Olympics.
02	‘Today’ books Sarah Palin, “big announcement” from Ryan Seacrest against ‘GMA’s’ Katie Couric	Since December, when The Reporters Who Cover Television were jolted out of their post-November sweeps slumber when NBC News suits were spotted dining with Seacrest, there’s been an anticipatory frenzy, in re whether Seacrest would become a co-anchor on ”Today” or play some other major role on the morning infotainment show.
02	'Today' Show Producer Hints at Ryan Seacrest's Future at the Company	Jim Bell tweeted Sunday evening that a "big" Seacrest announcement was coming Tuesday morning.

Ryan's Exclusives

Day	Story	Snippet
30	Peta Murgatroyd & Donald Driver Predict the DWTS Season 14 Final 3 Couples	Ryan said he wants to be Donald’s new friend but joked that it could be uncomfortable for them at the gym if Donald beats Ryan’s almost-brother Derek Hough. Donald said they can still work it out and — ha — share protein shakes. Right!
28	Judd Apatow Bashes American Idol Heartthrob: "Phil Phillips is Going Down!"	"I was just talking to my lovely wife, Leslie Mann, about how I’m hoping Phil Phillips gets kicked off," Judd told Ryan. "She has a crush on him and I don’t like it. … Phil Phillips is going down!"
27	Elise Testone after 'American Idol': Excited to see dog, talks Stevie Nicks	"First thing I'll do when I get home is going to be pick up my dog at my friend's house and take him to the park and watch him run around and have fun and I'm going to have fun doing that," she said in a video interview posted on RyanSeacrest.com.
27	WATCH: Justin Bieber Raps Over Jay-Z, Kanye West's 'Otis'	Bieber gave a similar performance during an appearance on Ryan Seacrest's US radio show last year impressing fans with his rapping skills.
24	LAUREN CONRAD LEAVES LATELY IN HER OWN DESIGN	She stopped by the talk show to promote her new book, The Fame Game, after making a stop by Ryan Seacrest's radio show earlier in the day.
23	Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder: 'I'd be up for Fifty Shades of Grey'	However, he refused to say who should play the female lead Ana in the movie, joking: "My wheels, they're not turning, they're spinning! There are so many phenomenal actors right now... You know what I'm going to do, Ryan? I'm going to think about that, I'm going to put that in a card."
23	DWTS Pro Val Chmerkovskiy Has Four Nipples and Maria Menounos Would Marry Bruno Tonioli	Ryan is dating Derek’s sister, Julianne Hough, and Ry’s usual MO is to try and set Derek up with whoever happens to be on the show. This time, though, there were more important things to discuss — like how Harry Styles of One Direction has four nipples.
23	Ian Somerhalder celebrates Earth Day and hopes to star in 50 Shades of Grey	This morning Ian was back to business in LA and stopped by KISS FM to chat with Ryan Seacrest about The Vampire Diaries, his Ian Somerhalder Foundation, and worldwide phenomenon 50 Shades of Grey.
23	Ian Somerhalder "Absolutely" Interested in Fifty Shades of Grey...So Who's His Ideal Anastasia Steele?	"How big could that be?" Ryan asked him. "That could be so big." To which Ian laughed, "Are you making a joke? It could be amazing. It could be very, very amazing."
18	Simon Cowell and the Sex Factor	Asked by US radio host and friend Ryan Seacrest if he considered himself a “love expert,” the 52-year-old multimillionaire replied: “Yes! My success ratio is pretty good and all my exgirlfriends still like me. They love me!”
13	Simon Cowell Says He'd '100 Percent' Take Britney Spears On X Factor	The musical genius, appearing on Ryan Seacrest's syndicated radio show Friday, shot the breeze with his former American Idol colleague about the ongoing rumors the Toxic singer will bring her massive star power to the second season of The X Factor.
13	Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: What Do Kris and Bruce Jenner Think About the Rumored Couple?	"First of all, he's been a friend of the family for so long and so I love them both," Kris said. "But, you know, I stopped trying to make judgments on who they [her kids] go out with because I always get myself into trouble."
13	Simon Cowell Remains Cryptic Over Britney Spears 'X Factor' Rumours	When asked by Ellen K, Seacrest's co-host, if he thought Spears would be up for the job, he answered cryptically: "We'll have to find out very soon, darling... If we've spoken to her.
13	Catching Up with Ryan Seacrest!	We chatted about easy, effortless ways for women to spice up their love lives… I definitely like to find ways to spice it up in the bedroom.
12	The Wanted take a break from hectic US tour to unwind with loved ones	The 23-year-old admitted to Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM radio show he and Michelle are no longer engaged - before taking to Twitter to assure fans the pair are still very much an item.
12	One Direction announce 2013 North America tour dates - listen	The former X Factor boyband confirmed the 30-city summer jaunt today (April 12) on Ryan Seacrest's radio show.
10	Max George Confirms Michelle Keegan Split?	The singer for boyband The Wanted was appearing on Seacrest's morning radio show in the US when he was asked about the engagement.
10	Max George of The Wanted isn't Engaged Anymore	So, the question on every girls’ mind now is whether or not the 23-year-old singer is actually single. Seacrest kind of tip-toed around asking him by questioning whether or not the singer is enjoying the benefits of being in a boy band, to which George replied, “Absolutely.”
10	'We're not engaged any more': Max George and Michelle Keegan call off their wedding... but they are still together	They've been dogged by rumours of a split pretty much ever since they got together and became engaged following their whirlwind romance.
10	Updated: Michelle Keegan, Max George cancel engagement, remain in relationship	The presenters told listeners that the "innocent question" was not "contrived" and that they would attempt to reconnect with the 23-year-old.
02	Rihanna Dyes Her Hair Black in Time for the 'Battleship' Premiere (Poll)	After a six-week stint as a blonde, the singer fulfilled her promise to Ryan Seacrest and dyed her hair black.
02	Did William Levy Turn Down Dancing With the Stars Two Years Ago?	Loverboy and his pro partner Cheryl Burke were on Ryan Seacrest's radio show on Monday and William mentioned, basically in passing, that DWTS wanted his hotness two years ago.

Music Exclusives

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20	'American Idol's Stefano Langone debuts new single 'I'm on a Roll'	The singer premiered 'I'm on a Roll', which features The New Boyz and Rock Mafia, on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show.

Rymon

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23	What Secrets Will Be Revealed in Simon Cowell’s New Biography?	Yeah, OK. Wake me up when Simon admits to buying a house in the Hamptons he shares with Ryan Seacrest.

Politics and Current Affairs

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28	Say What?! Ryan Seacrest Signs Big Deal to Cover Election News, Politics for NBC	his election coverage will appear on NBC News, although it has yet to be decided exactly what he'll be doing for them.
27	Ryan Seacrest To Cover 2012 Election For NBC News	Sure, journalistic purists will argue that Seacrest isn’t qualified to cover elections, but of course, that would ignore the fact that Seacrest has probably covered as many elections as Tom Brokaw, except that those were elections for the next American Idol

Ryan's Home

Day	Story	Snippet
29	FILE PHOTO: Ryan Seacrest is selling his estate in the Hollywood Hills - for $11,985,000	The 10,000-square-foot Spanish hacienda, on an acre behind gates, has five bedrooms plus staff quarters, a media room, a billiards room, a tennis court, a gym, a pool, a spa and grassy yards.
29	Moving in with Julianne? Ryan Seacrest lowers the asking price of his Hollywood Hills estate to $11.9 million	Seacrest's favorite rooms are the Indonesian-flavored master bath and the state-of-the-art gym with hotel-style TV monitors attached to the treadmills.
28	Ryan Seacrest Lists His Hollywood Hills Estate For $12 Million	The 10,000-square-foot Mediterranean main house, built in 1974, sits behind wrought-iron gates on nearly an acre with canyon and city views.
27	Ryan Seacrest Home: TV Host And Producer Trying To Sell His House, Again (PHOTOS)	Seacrest -- who literally sends TMZ into a frenzy when he sneezes -- went to work on the Idol set this week sick, very generously spreading his germs to keep his perfect attendance record of 11 years in tact. Please pass the Lysol.

Sporting Events

Day	Story	Snippet
27	Titan fall shows how fickle top 100 can be	“He’s a tireless worker, but we’ll try not to make him into too much of a decathlete. And he’s a guy who’s equally comfortable on social media and on-camera. With about 6.6 million Twitter followers, social media will be a big part of his role.
26	NBC Sports Group Announces Hosts And Correspondents For London Olympic Games On NBC	As previously announced on NBC News’ TODAY, top TV broadcaster Ryan Seacrest will make his Olympic broadcasting debut, serving as a contributor for NBC’s primetime coverage from London.
26	NBC Announces Olympic Coverage Team: Costas, Michaels And...Ryan Seacrest?	Yep, Ryan Seacrest will be lending his bubblegum sensibility to NBC's coverage of the Olympics—or as we should perhaps now call it, World's Got Sporting Talent.
26	Costas to Anchor NBC's Olympic Coverage for Ninth Time	Former tennis star John McEnroe, gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi join the previously-announced Ryan Seacrest as correspondents.
26	Costas leads NBC lineup of Summer Olympics hosts	Ryan Seacrest, John McEnroe, gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi and Carillo will serve as Olympic correspondents during NBC’s prime-time coverage, all of which will be on tape because of the time difference.
26	NBC announces Ryan Seacrest’s role in Olympics coverage	The “American Idol” host, syndicated radio star, heir to Dick Clark throne, all-things-Kardashian producer, and new ESPN-of-pop-culture-network launch partner, will be an “Olympic correspondent.”

Random Ryan

Day	Story	Snippet
30	Ryan Seacrest: I sing along to One Direction	Fans of the group have the same problem. Ryan's followers responded to his tweet to confess their admiration for the band.
30	Ryan Seacrest can’t resist singing along to One Direction	He took to his Twitter account today to confess that his guilty pleasure is listening to the boy band’s hit song What Makes You Beautiful.
26	Ryan Seacrest's Hollywood Hills West estate back on the market	The 'American Idol' host had tried to sell it in late 2010 for $14.95 million. The 10,000-square-foot Mediterranean, now listed at $11.985 million, features canyon and city views, beamed ceilings, a bar, a screening room, a wine cellar and a gym.

Other

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26	Ryan Seacrest admits girlfriend Julianne Hough has crush on Phillip Phillips	Last night on ‘American Idol,’ handsome host Ryan Seacrest, who, according to TMZ, was battling a stomach bug, had to deal with another ailment: the fact that his lady love Julianne Hough is crushing on contestant Phillip Phillips.
26	"American Idol": Mercury rises as Top 6 sing Queen	Sensitive viewers would have noticed that Ryan Seacrest's hair seemed to be describing a peculiar vertical. This was because he was still sick minutes before the show.
26	American Idol Recap: Crazy Little Things	A microphone picks up Randy asking Ryan, “You aight? YOU AIGHT?” and receiving only a beaming smile as his answer. Ryan is as mysterious as the Sphinx, but less emotionally expressive.
26	Watch Out Ryan, Julianne Hough Is The Next To Swoon Over 'American Idol' Star Phillip Phillips	The camera caught Hough soon after behind the curtain with Ryan adding, "We'll talk about this later, darling."
26	Sick Ryan Seacrest Almost Missed First 'American Idol' In 11 Years	Ryan Seacrest is a professional, so viewers probably didn't realize he was sick as a dog last night while hosting American Idol. There was talk that Ryan could miss his first American Idol show in eleven years!
26	Watch Out, Seacrest! Julianne Hough Is Sweet on American Idol 2012 Contestant Phillip Phillips	During last night’s show it was revealed that Ryan Seacrest’s lady love, Julianne Hough, is sweet on Idol fan favorite Phillip Phillips.
26	Why the fat kid with glasses should be your idol	That kid is Ryan Seacrest. He took the key to success and opened the lock years before anybody in Hollywood knew a Seacrest from a sea horse.
26	Ryan Seacrest battles illness on 'Idol,' maintains perfect attendance	Though his complexion was pasty, his normal enthusiasm was flagging and he had to lean on the judge's table for support, Seacrest kept his perfect "Idol" attendance record intact.
26	Julianne Hough Dumping Ryan Seacrest for American Idol’s Phillip Phillips	Wow, is there trouble in Seacrest’s paradise? Can you blame Julianne for thinking that Phillip Phillip’s is hot? Yeah thought so, I can’t blame her either.
25	AMERICAN BANDSTAND TO AMERICAN IDOL	Though the world lost the American Bandstand frontman and the one who ushers us into a "rockin' new year," Ryan Seacrest lost a role model, mentor and dear friend.
25	Dick Clark died, so America hates Ryan Seacrest	At most, the passing of Clark has left an open position for Seacrest to host New Years Rockin’ Eve from now on, but if you were hoping Dick Clark would be the only host of the Rockin’ New Years Eve special until the end of time, then you were probably going by a Mayan calendar.
25	Ryan Seacrest: 5 Things I Learned From Dick Clark	This past week, I mentioned frequently that Dick Clark was an enormous influence in my life. I really don't know how to aptly express my affection and admiration for this man. But I'll try.
20	When Do You Know That Your Moment Has Passed?	Dick Clark passed away Wednesday. My first reaction was, "Wow, Ryan Seacrest, who has idolized Dick Clark, has officially filled those shoes for younger generations."
20	Seacrest is heir apparent to Clark's pop influence	Now Seacrest - uncannily in the Dick Clark mold - is left to carry on the youthful vitality and innovative spirit that Clark used so effectively to meld music and media.
20	Dick Clark Staffer Says Showbiz Legend Saw Ryan Seacrest as His Successor	"He did see Ryan as his successor and he was very supportive of Ryan and his career," the Clark insider said
20	Dick Clark's Cohorts, Chroniclers Say Ryan Seacrest Is the Man for His Job	There will never be another Dick Clark. But according to Clark's colleagues and those who've chronicled his career, one man, more than any other, is poised to carry on his legacy as an entertainment icon -- Ryan Seacrest.
20	Is Ryan Seacrest The Right Man To Replace Dick Clark?	"In this case, Dick was obviously helping pave the way for Ryan's ascendance--and now Ryan can probably do the New Year's countdown alone--but there was something about Dick Clark's persona that is completely irreplaceable.
20	Seacrest is heir apparent to Clark's pop influence	Seacrest enjoys a similar omnipresence, said veteran Hollywood publicist David Brokaw. "He's becoming a 21st century Dick Clark," Brokaw said. "'American Idol' is a show for everyone," and that provides Seacrest a similar platform to what Clark had with "American Bandstand."
19	Ryan Seacrest Talks Dick Clark: "I Was Always in Awe of Him"	Seacrest recalled being "so scared" when Clark invited him to cohost New Year's Rockin' Eve with him in 2005, a year after Clark suffered a stroke and missed his only countdown in 32 years.
19	Ryan Seacrest is heir apparent to Clark's pop influence	Now Seacrest -- uncannily in the Dick Clark mold -- is left to carry on the youthful vitality and innovative spirit that Clark used so effectively to meld music and media.
19	Ryan Seacrest mourns 'teacher' Dick Clark	"He was such a good friend," Seacrest said on Thursday, April 19, in an interview with E! News, a daily program that he also co-hosts. "He was a teacher to me and I felt like a student."
19	Ryan Seacrest Honors Dick Clark in Touching Tribute to His Mentor (VIDEO)	One thing's clear from the overwhelming response to Dick Clark's death: the man was a legend. There's no one quite like him, but if you had to pick the one guy who seems ready to become a similar sort of entertainment icon, Ryan Seacrest seems like the standout choice.
19	Ryan Seacrest: Dick Clark 'Will Be Missed Greatly'	Much like Clark in his time, Seacrest has become something of a music and entertainment mogul. Both however, are best known for anchoring a nationally beloved music-focused TV program.
19	Ryan Seacrest on Dick Clark: 'I Idolized Him From the Start'	Seacrest joined the annual New Year's broadcast as a guest host in 2005, a year after Clark suffered a serious stroke. In 2006, the show was renamed "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," a clear sign that Clark had found his successor.
19	Long before Ryan Seacrest, there was Dick Clark	Presiding over it all was Dick Clark, the amiable host with boyish good looks, who helped usher rock 'n' roll into the mainstream and wound up influencing the music industry more than anyone in TV history. Yes, kids, even more than Simon Cowell or Ryan Seacrest.
18	'American Idol's' Ryan Seacrest on Dick Clark: 'He Taught Me How To Do Television' (Video)	Minutes after the credits rolled on Wednesday's show, he expressed his thoughts to press gathered at Idol, giving Clark much of the credit for setting Seacrest on his own career path.
18	The Social Web Remembers Dick Clark	From the Las Vegas Hilton, the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards pays tribute to the classic daytime TV show, American Bandstand and to the host with the most, Dick Clark. Ryan Seacrest hosts the segment which features the cast of Jersey Boys, Marie Osmond, Chubby Checker and Tony Orlando. With tributes from Simon Cowell, Cher, and many more. Dick Clark's Greatest Moments Previous 2 of 9 Next
18	Ryan Seacrest on Dick Clark: 'I Idolized Him From the Start'	Ryan Seacrest has been hit hard by the death of broadcasting legend Dick Clark, his mentor and co-host on "New Year's Rockin' Eve," calling the TV icon "smart, charming, funny and a true gentleman."
18	Ryan Seacrest “Deeply Saddened” by Dick Clark’s Death	Seacrest adds, “He was a remarkable host and businessman and left a rich legacy to television audiences around the world. We will all miss him.”
18	Ryan Seacrest Reacts to Death of Friend and Idol Dick Clark	The loss of TV legend Dick Clark was a particularly difficult one for multi-hyphenate Ryan Seacrest, who has long considered Clark an idol and mentor.
18	Ryan Seacrest 'deeply saddened' by Dick Clark's death	"I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Dick Clark. He has truly been one of the greatest influences in my life," Seacrest writes. "My thoughts and prayers are with his family."
18	Stars mourn loss of icon Dick Clark	Ryan Seacrest, who stepped in to help host Clark's New Year's Eve special after the entertainer suffered a stroke in 2004, said via Twitter, "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Dick Clark. He has truly been one of the greatest influences in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family."
02	'Today' Show 'Legend' Meredith Vieira Returns With Olympics Announcement; Sarah Palin Introduced as Guest Host	Bell confirmed as much, tweeting, "Would @RyanSeacrest have more fun doing weather for Al or having a cocktail in the 10am with Kathie Lee? What is your drink Ryan?"
02	Ryan Seacrest to make 'major career announcement' on Tuesday	An insider has told The Hollywood Reporter that Seacrest will likely announce an NBCUniversal contract extension that will see him make frequent Today appearances and take part in Olympics coverage.

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