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Ryan Seacrest's High School Photo: See The New Year's Host & Fergie Before They Were Famous |
Seacrest was a freshman at Peachtree Junior High in Atlanta when he posed for this 1990 photo (below left). On Monday night, he'll once again step into Dick Clark's shoes as the host of ABC's "New Year's Rockin' Eve."
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Ryan Seacrest Takes Over 'New Year's Rockin' Eve': 'I Just Want to Make Dick Clark Proud' |
"I am both anxious and excited. I'm just a conduit to a worldwide celebration of hope and everything else the New Year brings. I feel the gravity of the privilege I have to serve this role but also just want to make Dick proud as I carry out the role of timekeeper on this special night." |
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New Year's Eve Without Dick Clark: Ryan Seacrest, 'Rockin' Eve' Execs Reflect |
This is my eighth year as one of the writers on "New Year's Rockin' Eve." I was first asked to work on the show the year Dick returned after suffering a stroke in 2004, and Ryan Seacrest came on board. |
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Can Ryan Seacrest Host New Year's Eve Broadcast Without Dick Clark? |
Do you think that Seacrest will be able to host "New Year's Rockin' Eve" without Dick Clark?
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Ryan Seacrest: TV host again ‘Rockin” in New Year’s |
But as Monday neared, Mr. Seacrest was focused on an annual rite: “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest,” which, with related programming, will blanket ABC from 8 p.m. until past 2 a.m. EST.
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Ryan Seacrest dodges questions about plans for secret wedding to Julianne Hough |
"Secretively? If I do it secretively, how would I get married? Then she wouldn't even know! It would defeat the whole purpose of it," Seacrest told The Insider late last week.
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Let’s List the Pros and Cons of Ryan Seacrest Since We’ll Be Staring At Him Tonight Anyway |
My verdict? A begrudging “pro.” There are so many more offensive guys out there, I’ve got to hand it to Ryan. All in all, he seems like an alright guy.
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Ring In The New Year With Ryan Seacrest & More Celebs! |
Ryan Seacrest takes the helm from the dearly departed Dick clark, overseeing the big daddy of NYE Times Square celebrations, which includes performances by Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen and more. |
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‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’: Go behind the scenes with Ryan Seacrest |
As you can see in the video attached to this article, the day before New Year’s Eve is still chaotic in downtown Manhattan, as there are still countless people lined up and the party (at least for many) has already begun. |
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New Year's Eve Times Square live video, ball drop schedule: Taylor Swift, Train, Psy to perform |
Already he has appeared on "Good Morning America," then headed to the rooftop of One Times Square, where the huge crystal ball was poised for its flashy descent, along with half-a-dozen TV teams queued up to tape interviews with him.
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Ryan Seacrest Ready to Count Down to 2013 on "New Year's Rockin' Eve" |
As for what Clark would think of this year's show, Seacrest tells ABC News Radio, "I know he will be watching us from somewhere, making sure that we get it right. You can be certain about that."
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Ryan Seacrest makes time to ring the year in |
Dick Clark will continue to ring in the new year, even though he is no longer with us. His landmark New Year's Rockin' Eve spectacular will go on with the now-sole host Ryan Seacrest, who continues to find ways to make more piles of money. |
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'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve': A Special Backstage Preview With Producer Larry Klein |
"The performers will be on a stage two blocks up, [below] is Ryan's stage; he and Jenny will be in the crowd as well, talking to people. |
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Ryan Seacrest: 'Rockin' in another year on ABC, and Dick Clark won't be forgotten, either |
"I'd like to say I can imagine how it's going to feel, but I'm not quite sure," says Seacrest. "I looked forward so much to each year that I did the show with him."
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Ryan Seacrest and Jenny McCarthy Prepare for a Rockin' New Year's Eve |
"In a universe and world where there's so much conflict and so much chaos, that in the few moments that we're all gathered together, standing in Times Square and watching on TV ... you feel like we're all on the same page," he says.
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Dick Clark New Year's Eve Love Story – Same Couple Dancing Since 1972 |
Although Louie says they miss Clark "every day," he is a big fan of his replacement, Ryan Seacrest.
"He's incredible," he says. "He's awesome. He does a great job and he has the same personality as Dick Clark. He gets along with everybody." |
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Ryan Seacrest Shares Advice from Dick Clark |
The duo shares words of wisdom Clark gave them before he died.
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Ryan Seacrest: Ringing in 2013 on ABC, but missing Dick Clark this ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ |
So add dancing lessons to the long list of projects that keep Seacrest famously fast on his feet. |
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Ryan Seacrest: 'Rockin' in another year on ABC |
But Friday afternoon in Manhattan, Seacrest is soon due at a production meeting "to work out the nitty-gritty of the show — some of which we will stick to, some of which we won't."
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Seacrest carries on New Year’s show |
“You know," Seacrest says with a thoughtful sigh, “there’s the history I have had as a fan of that show and of watching Dick. Then there’s the amazing fortune I had to be his partner and learn from him — on-the-job training, if you will — which is something I never could have imagined. I think that this year will be a tough one, but we’re going to celebrate his legacy and carry on the show in a way I know he would want us to."
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Ryan Seacrest: Ringing in 2013 on ABC, but missing Dick Clark this 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' |
"There's a Significant Other in my life who's very good at it," he notes. That would be professional dancer Julianne Hough, a two-time champ on "Dancing with the Stars" in whose proximity "I feel the pressure to be as good as she is. It sounds like a joke, but this is a serious thing for me to accomplish next year."
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Ryan Seacrest, Nikki Reed and Joey King Share Their New Year's Resolutions! |
"I haven't come up with any good ones yet," says Ryan Seacrest. "It was like, learn a language, didn't happen. Cut out salt, didn't happen. Use the natural color of my hair, didn't happen." At least he admits it. Better luck in 2013, Ryan!
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Is Ryan Seacrest planning a secret wedding? |
When asked about his own possible wedding to girlfriend Julianne Hough, the 38-year-old American Idol host did not specifically deny any plans, but did say it won't be happening on New Year's Eve. |
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Ryan Seacrest prepares to host first 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' without Dick Clark |
"In a world that has so much chaos and conflict, there's a moment when you look around and you feel as if we're all in it together," he says.
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Ryan Seacrest Talks New Year’s Eve on “Good Morning America” |
Of his feelings surrounding the show, Ryan explained, “Surreal is probably the most appropriate word. You think back, 40 years ago before I was born, he started the tradition with a camera, a light, and a microphone.”
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GMA: Ryan Seacrest Hosting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve |
But there could be more going on than expected, said Seacrest. He said it is impossible to tell what happen with one million people converging on Times Square. |
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Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013 |
8:00-10:00 p.m., ET -- "New Year's Rockin' Eve Celebrates Dick Clark"
10:00-11:00 p.m., ET -- "Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013"
11:30 p.m.-1:08 a.m., ET -- "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013, Part 1"
1:08-2:12 a.m., ET -- "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013, Part 2" |
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It's the first 'Rockin' Eve' with just Ryan Seacrest |
"He's injected our New Year's Eve special with incredible energy and talent, but one of the important things to remember about Ryan and New Year's Eve is how he worked with Dick Clark when Dick came back for the first time after his stroke. I think that was a view of Ryan that just endeared him to everyone," she says. "His respect for Dick, the grace and dignity he showed him during the broadcast — I still tear up when I think about it."
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New Year's Eve: Ryan Seacrest, Kathy Griffin, Times Square star |
ABC: The network marks the first New Year's Eve since Dick Clark died. "America Idol" host Ryan Seacrest will be in charge. |
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New Years Rockin Eve 2013, Ryan Seacrest Solidifies His Power |
He is in full control of the entire entertainment universe -TV, Movies, Radio, The Internets, Your Amazon Kindle, American Idol, The Kardashians, Shahs of Sunset -- NEW YEARS ROCKIN' EVE - THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Seacrest is in full and complete control of EVERYTHING -
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New Year’s Eve: Dick Clark receives one more farewell |
After he suffered a stroke in 2004, Clark missed that year’s telecast; he returned in 2005 but with a reduced role — and Ryan Seacrest as the de facto host. In 2008, the show was renamed “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest.” That will still be the name again this year, and Clark will be part of the programming. |
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Kathy Griffin gives Anderson Cooper an unpredictable partner for New Year’s Eve |
“I get mortified,” Cooper continued. “Then I giggle like a 12- year-old schoolgirl — but I want to apologize in advance to anyone she might kiss, or assault — particularly [ABC’s] Ryan Seacrest, whom she is obsessed with.”
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Other New Year's Eve events |
There’s nothing wrong with staying home Monday night to see how Ryan Seacrest will handle “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” solo now that Clark has gone to that soundstage in the great beyond. |
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Going Rate for a Key Times Square Billboard? $3 Million to $4 Million |
Ryan Seacrest -- who recently added a marketing-services agency to his own budding media-and-marketing empire -- will host the ABC show and do the official countdown at midnight, joined by the likes of Taylor Swift and Carly Rae Jepsen.
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In Survey, Most Americans Not Celebrating New Year's Eve |
If you’re not out ringing in the New Year’s with Ryan Seacrest and the 20-somethings in Times Square screaming for 1D, you’re just a loser. Not so. Most of us will be home that night and going to be before the clock strikes 2013. |
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Hot Links: Ryan Seacrest plans New Year’s celebration of Dick Clark |
Ryan Seacrest won’t just be standing in Dick Clark’s place this New Year’s Eve; he will be celebrating the TV icon’s life and legacy during the countdown to the New Year. |
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Three New Year’s Eve party options |
Perhaps the wisest among you have decided to stay home, avoiding all expense and hoopla, sipping champagne you picked up at Trader Joe’s, sitting on your couch while watching Robo-Ryan Seacrest and the artist formerly known as Dick Clark ringlead the countdown to midnight. If only we could all be so wise.
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Ryan Seacrest -- New Year's Eve Will be a CELEBRATION of Dick Clark |
Seacrest was leaving a birthday lunch at Cecconi's in West Hollywood when we asked him how he felt about this year's NYE show .... the first one since Dick passed away back in April.
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Ryan Seacrest takes over for Dick Clark |
The title remains "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve," but, more than ever, it's Ryan Seacrest's show now.
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From 'A Christmas Story' to 'The Hangover': TheWrap's 2012 Guide to Essential Holiday Viewing |
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With With Ryan Seacrest": If you insist on staying in and avoiding the crowds this New Year's Eve, your best bet for at least some semblance of revelry is this annual ball-dropping ceremony, which this year features performances from serial dater Taylor Swift and "Call Me Maybe" sensation Carly Rae Jepsen. The festivities officially kick off at 10 p.m. on ABC, but they'll be preceded by the special "New Year's Rockin' Eve Celebrates Dick Clark" at 8. It's the next-best thing to actually gathering with your fellow human beings.
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30 Days of Giving & Receiving: Jill Zarin Is Home for the Holidays |
Last year Bobby [Zarin] and I stayed home and cuddled in bed watching Ryan Seacrest and fireworks in Central Park.” |
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Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013 lineup announced |
The event features an all-star lineup performing 15 #1 hits, including newly-announced additions to the West Coast party Justin Bieber, Jason Aldean, Greyson Chance, Ellie Goulding and The Wanted.
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Jason Aldean Joins "Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve" Lineup on ABC |
Of note, a two-hour special celebrating the late Dick Clark will air at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 31 on ABC.
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Justin Bieber, Jason Aldean & More Added to DICK CLARK'S ROCKIN EVE Line-Up! |
Beginning at 10:00 p.m., ET, Ryan Seacrest will host "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013" from New York |
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Justin Bieber, Psy Added to Ryan Seacrest's 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' Lineup |
Justin Bieber has been added to the west coast party lineup on the ABC telecast, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, while "Gangnam Style" star Psy will take the stage in Times Square.
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