233 news articles, blogs, comments and rumours found for February 2012.
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'American Idol': 13 Things You Didn't See on Tuesday's Show |
Who got the loudest audience applause? How did Ryan Seacrest pump up the crowd? Which contestant's mom had her own dream-come-true moment with J. Lo? As 13 guys vie for a spot in the Top 10, THR has eyes -- and ears -- on all. |
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Sausage Party |
Ryan shows off the new stage, which has fancy lighting and architecture and an open-air tech booth that I'm sure the cameras will be catching at every opportunity, and about as many seats as you had in your high school's theater. |
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'American Idol Top 13 men: Phillip Phillips hot, Eben Franckewitz not |
Wow, he's a giant. He is like a whole foot taller than Seacrest, we don't see that often. We see taller, sure, but not, like, pick Seacrest up and rumble, "Don't worry little villager, I will not harm you" tall. |
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American Idol: The Boys Perform |
A dressed down Ryan Seacrest was greeted by a rousing crowd just before presenting the new stage.
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'American Idol': Steven Tyler mocks Jennifer Lopez's Oscars nip slip |
Helpfully, Ryan Seacrest pointed out "That was an Oscar re-enactment," before cutting to a package. Lopez, still defending her honor, got in the last word: "There was no nipple!" she blurted out, smiling.
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Lopez Officially Denies Oscar Nip Slip — Watch |
Randy Jackson couldn’t help but guffaw, while Ryan Seacrest simply turned to the audience and said, “That was an Oscar reenactment.”
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'American Idol': 13th guy brought back for an 'incredible second chance' is... |
After telling his young admirer Ryan Seacrest that his mom almost hadn’t answered the producers’ call to bring him back because she didn’t recognize the phone number, the big purple people eater sang the emotional Luther Vandross ballad “Dance With My Father.” |
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'American Idol' Recap: Top 13 Guys Compete; Jennifer Lopez Looking to Punch Someone |
Instead, the reveal of which bachelor was hiding behind door No. 1 was Jones, who towered over host Ryan Seacrest in one of the more visually hilarious moments ever on Idol. |
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American Idol: Ryan Seacrest is a Tiny, Tiny Man. |
Ryan Seacrest might be a tool, but he's a human tool. Unlike Carson Daly. |
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‘Idol’ Unveils Top 24 With A Twist |
At the end of the episode, “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest revealed in a voiceover that “the judges felt compelled to reinstate another guy.” He teased that either Jermaine Jones, Johnny Keyser, Richie Law or David Leathers would be among the male semifinalists next week.
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American Idol: Which Eliminated Male Should Come Back? |
Ryan Seacrest announced last night on American Idol that one of the eliminated male contestants would be returning for another shot on Tuesday, as the guys take the stage for the first time. |
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‘American Idol’ 2012: And the Top 24 are... |
We get a replay of Tyler calling her “hot, humid and happening” in front of her father, former pro pitcher Joe Magrane, who tells show host Ryan Seacrest backstage “everyone told me to wring his neck.” |
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What's this? An 'American Idol' top 25? |
So there you have it, America, the Idol top 24. After the semifinalists dance on screen in a quick montage, Ryan Seacrest announces that the judges have decided they need another guy, so we’re going to have a top 25.
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STAGE TUBE: Judge Steven Tyler Strips Down on AMERICAN IDOL! |
As last night's AMERICAN IDOL concluded last night, host Ryan Seacrest introduced America to the Top 24 finalists. As the credits began to roll, judge Steven Tyler decided he wanted to take a dip, and went on to strip down and dive into the pool!
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American Idol Recap: The Rapture |
A tease from Ryan Seacrest promises that “later, more dreams will fall hard.” Is “to fall” a verb we’re using in reference to dreams now? Is anyone writing this show, or is Ryan just recording it on the fly between Shahs of Sunset edits?
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‘American Idol’ unveils Top 24 with a twist: Another male singer to be added to the contest |
At the end of the episode, “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest revealed in a voiceover that “the judges felt compelled to reinstate another guy.” |
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What's this? An 'Idol' top 25? |
After the semifinalists dance on screen in a quick montage, Ryan Seacrest announces that the judges have decided they need another guy, so we’re going to have a top 25. |
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Idol Banter: 'American Idol' announces part of Top 24, dismisses Lauren Gray |
As the show started, host Ryan Seacrest announced these would be "the most ruthless cuts." He's said that four episodes in a row now.
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American Idol Recap: Meet the Top 24! (Or, Um, at Least 14 of Them!) |
(Side note to Ryan Seacrest: When Creighton’s own intro package included discussions about being adopted, and having discovered his “birth daddy” was the lead singer of Flotsam and Jetsam, then it’s your job to respect that narrative |
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Simon Cowell & Ryan Seacrest Still Negotiating ‘X-Factor’ |
He made a point of letting everyone know that Ryan Seacrest is “a very good negotiator” signalling talks are continuing. |
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American Idol's Ryan Seacrest Will Not Host X Factor USA |
American Idol bosses can breathe a sigh of relief because Simon Cowell will not be pinching American Idol host Ryan Seacrest for the X Factor USA.
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Randy Jackson clarifies 'criticism' of The Voice: 'It's a great show' |
During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jackson said: "It's all love. Adam is a friend of mine. He and I and Ryan [Seacrest] have hung out a zillion times, there is no disrespect. |
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'American Idol' recap: On the Threshold of 'Le Reve' |
Ryan Seacrest is revving up. We're just one week away from the season 11 live shows, and he was running down a dream, itching to shout out his signature line, "This!" That's it. "This!" That's Ryan's calling card, ever since he stopped saying "Seacrest out." Weird. |
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TV's Most Crushworthy Reality Judge/Host: Adam Levine vs. Ryan Seacrest and Tyra Banks vs. Cat Deeley |
On the guy's side, the top two vote getters came from the top two singing competitions. So voters now have a chance to send through Adam Levine ("The Voice") or Ryan Seacrest ("American Idol"). |
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Simon Cowell On Search For New ‘X Factor’ Hosts & Judges, Whitney Houston And More |
Could the boy’s name be Ryan Seacrest, whose deal on American Idol is coming up? “I think Ryan is brilliant at what he does,” Cowell said. “I think Ryan is also a very good negotiator. I admire him for that. He’ll stay on Idol.” |
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"The traditional host role on a show like this has to change into something else," the executive producer and judge says. |
When asked about the possibility that Cowell and Idol host Ryan Seacrest could reunite on X Factor, Simon remarked, “I think Ryan is brilliant at what he does. I think Ryan is also a very good negotiator. I admire him for that. He’ll stay on Idol.”
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After A Few Rough Audition Shows, It Appears ‘American Idol’ Could Be Just Fine |
Featuring judges RANDY JACKSON, STEVEN TYLER and JENNIFER LOPEZ along with host RYAN SEACREST, the series seemed to be struggling through its first few “audition” episodes but, now that eliminations are underway, it appears to be back on track. |
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'American Idol' Recap: What Happens in Vegas |
Where are the cuts? I am starting to suspect that Ryan Seacrest is a dirty, dirty liar.
Ryan (whose pants are strangely not on fire) and Randy finally clue us in on the big twist they've been teasing all night. |
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Janet Jackson Set For X Factor USA Next Up Is Ryan Seacrest |
Janet Jackson is all set as the newest judge to join Simon Cowell and LA Reid on the ‘X Factor USA‘, and now discussions continue with Ryan Seacrest and Pink.
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'American Idol': The thousandth episode of Hollywood narrows it to 42 |
The Idols have to form groups of 3 or 4 and will either be kept or sent home on the spot. As Seacrest welcomes us in, he says, "There will be cuts. And they will be brutal." I suppose actually literally cutting the eliminated contestants is too much to hope for, right? |
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American Idol's Top 40 Revealed in Las Vegas |
"It isn't just about the vigorous vocal rehearsals," Ryan Seacrest said. Contestants had to put together a "complete performance package," including choreography and costumes before taking the stage in front of the judges. |
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Simon Cowell Overhauls ‘X Factor’ & Kelly Rowland Still Out |
We’re still hearing that Mariah Carey is looking pretty for one of the judges seats, and Ryan Seacrest is inching closer to a gig on the show reuniting the ‘American Idol‘ friends. |
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‘American Idol’ recap: season 11, Hollywood round, part 3 |
I love how one dude tries to keep singing even as she’s crumpled on the ground. Ryan Seacrest is seen running to the stage. |
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"American Idol": Another singer collapses, and then another |
So in the immediate preamble of last night's group-singing, Hollywood-bringing show, we were already shown a panic-stricken Ryan Seacrest rushing toward another fallen teen.
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American Idol Recap: Hollywood Ending |
As Ryan Seacrest blurts out an expletive and rushes onto the stage with Imani’s mom, Johnny continues his performance because, well, blowing his audition isn’t going to bring Imani back to life, is it? |
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'American Idol' Recap: Still in Hollywood Hell |
Then she does perform, when Ryan Seacrest lets her touch the hem of his blazer.
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‘American Idol’ 2012: Hollywood Week stretches on |
Seacrest’s Disease has caused Colton Dixon to grow skunk hair. He sings something well enough at the keyboard. Phillip Phillips is all jumpy and twitchy from exposure to Seacrest’s Disease.
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'American Idol' Recap: Hollywood Takes its Final Casualties |
Ryan Seacrest tells us that "not everyone will survive" this one. Is he serious? Does he mean someone will actually die? Lord, I hope not. Just say what you mean, Ryan! |
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American Idol Recap: Hollywood Week Comes To A Close |
Ryan Seacrest and the gang of FOX‘s American Idol were back tonight with more of Hollywood week. |
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American Idol: Is the Group Round Fair? |
Seacrest and the judges may say it's a test to see if a potential superstar has what it takes to stand the pressure of the spotlight. Others may say it's all about making dramatic TV – regardless of the toll it takes on talented singers.
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IDOL: Fainting 'Idol' contestants battle on group day |
We're halfway through the first hour, and host Ryan Seacrest keeps talking.
You know, it's always bothered me that Hollywood Week really happens in Pasadena.
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Sophomore sings way to Hollywood on American Idol |
Ryan Seacrest’s interview with me kind of eased the nerves and made me realize that this is supposed to be a fun experience, and it’s not the end of the world if I don’t make it.” |
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TV's Most Crushworthy Reality Judges/Hosts: Ryan Seacrest? Tyra Banks? Mario Lopez? Vote! |
So do you like the ruggedness of Jeff Probst or metrosexuality of Ryan Seacrest? |
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Ryan Seacrest reveals American Idol Whitney Houston tribute |
Ryan has admitted that everybody involved with American Idol are hoping that a Whitney Houston tribute can be possible. |
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American Idol set to feature Whitney Houston tribute |
“We are trying to figure out how we can go in and obviously pay tribute in some way and acknowledge the impact that she had on popular singers, popular music and young singers that are trying to make it. So we’ll see.”
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‘American Idol’ edges ‘Big Bang Theory; CBS, Fox split wins |
“Idol” averaged 18.1 million viewers, according to updated ratings. The comparable “Idol” last year had nearly 22 million viewers.
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American Idol recap: A night filled with medics and no reward |
But here comes Ryan “The Grim Reaper” Seacrest: “By the end of tomorrow night, almost half of them will be gone, having failed the tried and true Idol nightmare that is about to come.” Spoilsport.
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American Idol Recap: Team Time |
Ryan Seacrest promises that tonight, “dreams will come crashing down,” which is a clunky way of reminding whoever might have forgotten that someone straight up fell off the front of the stage at the end of last night’s show. |
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"American Idol": Group therapy, but no singing |
"The night is only going to get worse."
With these words the saintly Ryan Seacrest began to build the excitement for last night's callous, cruel episode of "American Idol" - the show that needs episodes in order to make more episodes. |
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‘American Idol’ 2012: Hollywood Week, take 2 |
“Who will triumph?” Voiceover Ryan says from the hygienic “American Idol” Voiceover Safe Room. “And(scene of someone rushing into a bathroom stall) who (sound of retching ) will choke?” Come back next week, he urges.
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American Idol: Symone Black Recovers From Fall for Group Round |
And Amy Brumfield, the contestant who lives in a tent outside Gatlinburg, Tenn., was feeling sick and running a fever. Seacrest called her "patient zero" because other contestants she came in contact with also fell ill, creating difficulties for their groups |
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American Idol Recap: To Be Continued |
More teasing of the person falling off the stage. Ryan solemnly tells us “the search for fame will cost someone...everything.” Wait, does this person die?
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'American Idol' Recap: Life and Death in Hollywood |
To kick things off, Steven gives the horde a rousing word of encouragement, "What makes the hottentot so hot? Who put the ape in apricot? What have they got? Courage!" I've had more coherent fortune cookies, Steven. Ryan Seacrest calls this a pep talk; I call it dementia.
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‘AMERICAN IDOL’: Rise and fall of Inland contestant |
The show was filled with contestants sharing what host Ryan Seacrest called their “Idol journey” in “Wide World of Sports”-style clips. |
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American Idol: Hollywood Week, Part 1 |
We know that 309 people made it to Hollywood (Ryan called them "the nation's elite," which is silly; they're unproven singers chasing a dream) and 68 of them had been cut by the end of Day 1.
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Best of Ryan - Season 11 Auditions |
Ryan Seacrest entertains with some of his funniest moments from this season to date. Don't miss our host at his best! |
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Feud Alert! American Idol's Nigel Lythgoe on The Voice's Success, Smash and Ryan Seacrest's Future |
Seacrest is probably the best host in the business. Why he hasn't received an Emmy yet, I'm not sure. |
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‘American Idol’ EP Nigel Lythgoe Defends Slipping Ratings, Rules Out Changes, Takes Swipes At Rivals ‘The Voice’ & ‘X Factor’ |
He admitted he’d hate to see Ryan go. “I don’t have anything bad to say against Ryan other than that he’s too good-looking and has too much money…I just hope he doesn’t leave to be frank. They should try to sort out a deal.” |
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‘American Idol’ won't face major changes as ratings dip due to viewer fatigue, says producer Nigel Lythgoe |
He said he “hopes” Ryan Seacrest, whom he called “the best host in the business,” doesn’t leave when his contract expires after this season.
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Nigel Lythgoe: 'The Voice' is 'Feeding' off 'Idol' |
"There can always be an Idol without anybody," he said, referring to Cowell's season-nine departure. "I believe that Seacrest is probably the best host in the business."
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‘American Idol’ boss: ‘I’m thrilled with these ratings’ |
Lythoge said he hopes that host Ryan Seacrest doesn’t leave the Fox show. “I believe Seacrest is probably the best host in the business,” Lythgoe said, describing Seacrest as the “glue” that holds ”Idol” together. “I don’t have anything bad to say against Ryan,” Lythgoe said. “I just hope he doesn’t leave.” |
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‘American Idol’ vs. ‘The Voice’: Who wins the battle rounds? |
It was easy to take “Idol” mainstay Ryan Seacrest for granted — until we witnessed the thuddingly dull antics of deposed “X Factor” host Steve Jones. We now have a new appreciation for how the amiable Seacrest keeps things moving smoothly and puts the contestants — and viewers — at ease.
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Can ‘American Idol’ Be No. 1 Again? |
Even Randy admitted that the original “Idol” panel had, well, the x factor. “‘Idol’ started with me, Simon, Ryan [Seacrest] and Paula, and that’s what really brought us to our prominence,” said Jackson. |
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Who is the worst dressed dude on 'American Idol'? |
“The best is Ryan. He’s always so polished, head-to-toe. But with (top British designer) Burberry providing his wardrobe each week, it isn’t so difficult, and I do love how he finishes off his suit with a perfectly placed tie clip,” |
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Julianne Hough And Ryan Seacrest: “I’m So Lucky” |
When asked if she tunes in to watch Ryan every week on American Idol, she responded, ”Heck yes, and it is so good. I love this season!”
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Randy Jackson opens up about Ryan Seacrest rumors & fainting on 'American Idol' |
He’s the best at what he does. It’s hard to find these hosts that can really wrangle all of us and do all of the stuff that needs to be done. |
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Ratings: '30 Rock' hits low; 'Idol' vs. 'Big Bang' |
Show vs. show to win the night. Can we get Jim Parsons and Ryan Seacrest in a cage match? |
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‘Idol’ judges to toughen up 1 |
Jackson, who along with host Ryan Seacrest is the only original member of the “Idol” show, now in its 11th season, said he was also making changes himself.
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American Idol's Randy Jackson: Mariah Carey would be an "amazing" X Factor judge |
What do you think about Carey as a potential X Factor judge? Would you watch Idol without Seacrest?
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‘American Idol 2012’: Final auditions, in St. Louis |
“After all, ‘American Idol’ is where this generation comes together,” Voiceover Seacrest says. No, really, he says that. |
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American Idol: Will Lauren Gray Follow in Carrie Underwood's Footsteps? |
"Now a new crop of talent will take that same trip, hoping to create the magic all over again," Ryan Seacrest said. "Can they do it?"
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‘X Factor’ Simon Cowell Still Hot For Ryan Seacrest & Beyonce |
“With American Idol ratings slipping this season, Simon thinks that Ryan could easily come host X Factor or do both since he’s a workaholic. Ryan’s got everyone throwing offers at him, but the producers are still hoping to strike a deal that would make everyone happy,”
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American Idol: St. Louis auditions |
And next week, Ryan promised, will be "the most emotional and exhausting Hollywood week ever" (though doesn't he say something similar every season? |
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‘American Idol’ 2012: Auditions go to Portland |
Okay, but did you know this about Portland? “Everyone in this crowd has a story,” Seacrest says. “Everyone in this crowd has a dream.”
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'American Idol': It's Never Sunny in Portland |
I don't think "stubble" makes even the top ten list of ways to describe what Ryan Seacrest looks like. |
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'American Idol' still the top singing competition |
1. Ryan Seacrest. Seriously, Ryan. Glib and glam though he may be, Seacrest is an essential ingredient in the alchemy of "Idol" -- and an ingredient no one else has. (Wait! What about Carson Daly? Now you see my point.) |
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‘American Idol’ recap: season 11, audition city #6 Portland |
Otherwise, the energy level seemed off. Ryan Seacrest had to resort to running around with a potted plant. |
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American Idol: Portland, Oregon auditions |
I think my favourite part of the audition was when a giant friend of Romeo's waiting outside, appropriately named "Junior," looked Ryan up and down and said, "So who are you?" Ryan didn't play the diva but stuck out his hand and said, "I'm Ryan." |
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Julianne Hough Dishes on the Men in Her Life: Kevin, Tom & Ryan |
Do you tune in to watch Ryan every week on American Idol?
"Heck yes, and it is so good. I love this season!" |
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'American Idol's' powerful voice shows signs of cracking |
The downward trend for the reality show commonly referred to among television executives as the Death Star for its record of annihilating opponents can be traced to a host of reasons, say analysts. |
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American Idol 2012 Portland Auditions Tonight |
Ryan Seacrest calls the Portland auditions ”an inspirational evening you won’t want to miss” in the promo |
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CBS' 'Big Bang' surpasses Fox's 'American Idol' |
The advantage was slight — 16.13 million to 15.56 million — but significant. It is believed to be the first scripted series to beat the Fox juggernaut in head-to-head competition. |
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'The X Factor': Before and after |
Somewhere, Ryan Seacrest is giggling to himself. Eonline.com confirmed Tuesday that judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones are out at "The X Factor," leaving Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid as the only survivors. |
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Buzz: Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian reunite |
Khloe Kardashian, who has been out and about talking about the Sunday debut of her E! reality show, Khloe & Lamar, talked about Kimmy with Ryan Seacrest on his radio show this morning.
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Tyler calls in to radio show to celebrate Aniston's birthday |
As Seacrest wrapped up the birthday treat and Tyler headed back to work, Aniston said, "That will be my memory forever... That was a good one, you guys."
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Steven Tyler - Steven Tyler Calls In To Radio Show To Celebrate Jennifer Aniston's Birthday |
The former Friends star was promoting new her movie Wanderlust on the show when Seacrest, the host of American Idol, introduced Tyler, a judge on the TV talent show.
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Nicki Minaj - Nicki Minaj Explains Bizarre Grammys Performance |
Speaking to DJ and Grammys presenter Ryan Seacrest on Monday (13Feb12), she explained, "Roman was created two years ago... Yesterday was just a coming-out party... It was very literal and streamlined if you know who Roman is and if you know what he's all about, if you don't know the Roman character then you have to digest it." |
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M.I.A.'s Middle Finger Stunt Was Stupid and Childish |
Madonna told Ryan, "I understand it’s punk rock and everything, but to me there was such a feeling of love and good energy, and positivity, it seemed negative. It’s such a teenager ... irrelevant thing to do ... there was such a feeling of love and unity there. What was the point?"
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Madonna breaks silence on M.I.A.'s middle finger: 'It's such a teenager, irrelevant thing to do' |
While most people with Internet connections have already chipped in their two cents on Fingergate, Madge had stayed silent on M.I.A.’s “sneaky move” (Seacrest’s words), instead focusing on the promotional cycle for her upcoming album MDNA (out March 26).
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Madonna Classifies MIA's Super Bowl Flip-Off as 'Teenager' and 'Irrelevant' (Audio) |
The pop star makes her disapproval of the obscene gesture during the big game's halftime show known on "On Air With Ryan Seacrest."
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Madonna Slams M.I.A.'s Middle Finger Stunt at Super Bowl |
"I was really surprised. I didn't know anything about it," Madonna, 53, told Ryan Seacrest Friday during a radio chat for On Air With Ryan Seacrest. "I wasn't happy about it." |
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Madonna Lashes Out at M.I.A. for Giving the Finger During Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show |
The singer told Ryan Seacrest on his Z100 radio show this morning that she was really unhappy about M.I.A's immature behavior and felt that it disgraced the vibe of her performance.
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Madonna Calls M.I.A.'s Middle Finger 'Irrelevant,' 'Out of Place' |
"I ran off the stage really fast in my high heels, and I had to immediately put ice on my leg," |
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Madonna Not Amused By M.I.A.'s Super Bowl Middle Finger |
Sarcastically calling it "punk rock," Madge said she didn't realize it happened until after she walked off the stage, noting that she couldn't keep track of everything that was happening while the performance was taking place. |
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Madonna’s Interview With Ryan Seacrest: 7 Classy Quotes |
This morning, our Pop & Fizz leader Madonna called in to KIIS-FM’s On Air With Ryan Seacrest to have a chat with the American Idol host about her recent Super Bowl Performance, thoughts on M.I.A. giving America the F.U. via her middle finger and her upcoming album MDNA. |
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The Beach Boys (And John Stamos) To Reunite For The Grammys [VIDEO] |
Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich confirmed to Ryan Seacrest this morning that The Beach Boys will reunite for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards this Sunday, February 12th. |
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Ryan Seacrest's Manty Talk With David Beckham |
Ryan said the commercial, which aired yesterday during the Super Bowl, changed him we don't think he's kidding. |
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The Wanted's "Glad You Came" is headed to "Glee" |
When the laughter subsided, Seacrest revealed that Glee has recently expressed interest in the U.K. imports, furthering the show’s practice of snatching up the latest hit for an iTunes-climbing cover. |
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'I didn't know where to look!': David Beckham reveals he blushed when his racy H&M ad came on during Super Bowl |
Radio host Ryan Seacrest jokingly thanked Beckham for the ad on behalf of all the women at the station.
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David Beckham "Embarrassed" By Sexy Super Bowl Commercial: "I'm Very Shy" |
"I'm very shy," David told Ryan Seacrest on Z100 this morning. "When we were watching the Super Bowl yesterday in a room of about 20 people, and it [his commercial] came on and I actually didn't know where to look. |
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Katherine McPhee to sing Florence + The Machine, Blondie covers on second episode of Smash |
McPhee revealed to Ryan Seacrest, essentially the center of the pop universe and fount of all knowledge when it comes to scoops and information, |
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YouTube Star Ryan Beatty Debuts First Official Music Video Ever |
It's a year later and the 16-year-old singer just premiered his FIRST ever music video on RyanSeacrest.com. |
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Daniel Radcliffe IS Friends with Rupert Grint |
The 22-year-old actor dished to Ryan Seacrest (via People) to set the record straight — they are good friends.
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Daniel Radcliffe & Rupert Grint Are Good Friends, But 'Lazy Texters' |
"I know that the next time I see Rupert, we'll sit next to each other and chat, and it will be like old times," Radcliffe says. "It will be fantastic … It's just that we're not constantly texting each other."
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Sacha Baron Cohen Slammed by Arab Americans: Where's the Outcry Over the "Blatant Stereotype"? |
"There was plenty of buzz that he made a mess of Seacrest's Burberry tuxedo, but not much of an outcry about the blatant Arab stereotype," NNAAC director Nadia Tonova wrote today |
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"The Dictator" Could Go To Jail For Oscar's Prank On Ryan Seacrest |
The Dictator could be charged, whether Seacrest even wants him prosecuted or not. Unless it was planned.
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The top 20 tweets of the Oscars |
2. @RyanSeacrest: "My mom always told me to pack two jackets for red carpets, always wondered why. Now I know."
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Demian Bichir Took His Mother To The Academy Awards [Video] |
Some of you bashed Ryan for his uninformed comment but, seriously, even if it sounded wrong, he meant it as a compliment and nothing else. |
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Ryan Seacrest dusts off, thanks mom |
Seacrest’s lady love, former ‘Dancing With the Stars” professional dancer Julianne Hough, also laughed off the incident in a tweet to Seacrest, saying: “It’s OK, we’ll just make pancakes with the leftovers! |
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Hits and misses at the Oscars |
Now, I'm not a fan of Seacrest - that is, until last night. How classy was he when he didn't react at all to that ridiculous prank? Check out the video below if you missed it. |
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Culture Club: Baron Cohen's antics both funny and necessary |
Reactions to Cohen's stunt were mixed. Some called it disrespectful and crude, while others thought it was another great piece of comedy from the legendary practical jokester.
Seacrest responded gracefully, simply changing into a new jacket and saying the stunt wasn't staged. |
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Seacrest denies all |
To prove that there were no hard feelings, Seacrest released a behind-the-scenes, post-red-carpet video in which he jokes about what happened and points out the irony of having avoided carbohydrates all week, only to have Cohen dump what Seacrest believes was pancake mix on him. |
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Pranking the Oscars, Sacha Baron Cohen and Sean Young Edition |
Surrounded by female bodyguards and sporting an obviously fake beard and a fluctuating accent, he spilled what he claimed were Kim Jong-il’s ashes on an unsuspecting Ryan Seacrest – at least, Mr. Seacrest said it wasn’t planned – and left, pulled away by (real) security. |
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PUBLIC OPINION > Sacha Baron Cohen's Oscar Stunt Wasn't Funny |
Whatever the case, Cohen made his mark by dumping an urn of "Kim Jong-il's ashes" on Ryan Seacrest, apparently annoying the media personality. Some say it was planned, like the Bruno-Eminem stunt in 2009; others think Seacrest's reaction was genuine. |
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Donald Trump: Sacha Baron Cohen's Oscars Stunt Was 'Disgraceful'; Was Once Pranked By Comedian (VIDEO) |
@SachaBaronCohen is a moron who should have been pummeled by the weak and pathetic security person who stood watching as he poured ashes over @RyanSeacrest, a wonderful guy, at the Academy Award's red carpet. The security person totally froze--he should be fired. |
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"E!'s Live from the Red Carpet: The 2012 Academy Awards" Breaks Records With 4 Million Total Viewers |
E!'s Live from the Red Carpet: The 2012 Academy Awards hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic on Sunday, February 26th averaged over 4.0 million Total Viewers, making it the most-watched Academy Awards LRC in the network's history, out-performing last year's record-setting performance by +6%. This places LRC: The 2012 Academy Awards as one of E!'s most-watched telecasts ever. |
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Ryan Seacrest Recalls His Ashy Moment With Sacha Baron Cohen The Dictator!! |
So Ryan was NOT in on it, and ya know what?? We believe him. The LOOK on his face… OMG…
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Ryan Seacrest not in on Sacha Baron Cohen stunt |
"I definitely did not know that he was going to do that!" the E! red carpet host said this morning during his On Air With Ryan Seacrest KIIS-FM radio show. Seacrest said someone from the movie company making Sacha Baron Cohen's film called and asked if he'd be interested in interviewing the Dictator.
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The Oscars for Most Social Celebrity and Best Tweet Go To … [INFOGRAPHIC] |
top 10 most mentioned accounts includes @RyanSeacrest |
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'I knew something would happen' - Ryan Seacrest's anger over ashes skit |
"In the back of my mind, I thought, 'OK, there's no way a conversation with him in character is going to go as planned'. As we were talking, I could just feel that something was about to happen, and sure enough it did. But I had two jackets. I was red-carpet ready!"
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Ryan Seacrest on Sacha Baron Cohen ashes: 'I didn't know he'd do that' |
Ryan Seacrest has insisted that he had no idea Sacha Baron Cohen was going to spill ashes over him at last night's Oscars ceremony.
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Sacha Baron Cohen (and Ryan Seacrest) steal Oscar spotlight: How did you feel about ‘The Dictator’ stunt? |
Yea: “Community” star and “Soup” host Joel McHale told MTV, “I thought it was funny and Ryan played along very well. . . . He’s unflappable.”
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Hicks: Ryan Seacrest had no idea what Sacha Baron Cohen had planned for 'Dictator' stunt at Oscars |
It could've been worse. He could've set him on fire or something. Dictators aren't nice people. |
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Ryan Seacrest talks Sacha Baron Cohen stunt: 'I definitely did not know he was going to do that.' |
This morning, the live comedy victim discussed the talked-about moment on his radio show, when he told his listeners, “I was surprised, but not surprised.” Seacrest said of his instantly viral interaction with Cohen, who fought to bring his outrageous character from his upcoming comedy The Dictator to the Academy Awards, “I definitely did not know he was going to do that.” |
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What Leaders Can Learn From Ryan Seacrest |
You can argue about how much value Seacrest is adding to society, but you have to hand one thing to him: The guy keeps his composure no matter what happens. He’s almost literally always on stage. So are leaders. |
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Oscars 2012 live update |
Just to demonstrate how much like high school E! is: After Cohen struck, all of Seacrest’s coworkers audibly cackled at him. |
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Ryan Seacrest’s Tweets Show He’s A Good Sport About Getting Ash-Bombed |
Did you see the look on Ryan Seacrest‘s face when The Dictator (a.k.a. Sacha Baron Cohen) dumped “Kim Jong Il‘s” ashes on him during the pre-Oscars red carpet? It was a cross between a little kid about to cry and someone who wanted to choke a bitch |
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Admiral General Aladeen Dumps Ashes on Ryan Seacrest: Hilarious or Nefarious? |
"My mom always told me to pack two jackets for red carpets," Seacrest joked about being plastered with "ashes" on the red carpet by Sacha Baron Cohen, who was done up in his Dictator character. "Always wondered why. Now I know." His lady love, Julianne Hough, also laughed off the incident, adding, "Awe! @RyanSeacrest It's ok, we'll just make pancakes with the leftovers! #goodcomposure ;)"
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Oscars 2012 red carpet: Jennifer Lopez proves she’s not a diva, we start girl crushing |
When Ryan explained what Sacha had done, Jennifer said: "Are you OK?! Aw! You poor baby!" and looked genuinely concerned.
Even after they'd finished the interview, Jennifer stroked Ryan and pulled a sad face before walking off.
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'The Artist is the big 2012 Oscar winner |
Few maintain calm on the red carpet more than the awards show veteran, but even Seacrest looked shaken as he attempted to dust himself off.
As security muscled Baron Cohen away, Seacrest attempted to cut to commercial, but his E! colleagues sought to milk the incident. It quickly became the most-chatted about topic on Twitter, where commentators eagerly lapped up the rare breach in decorum at the Academy Awards. |
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George: better late |
The manly spot has been a favorite of Clooney and his gal pal Stacy Keibler, as well as Ryan Seacrest, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Edward Norton. |
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Jessica Chastain Brings Grandma Marilyn as Oscars Date |
Chastain was a show stopper in a black and gold Alexander McQueen gown and Harry Winston jewels, while her grandma wore a design by Marina Rinaldi.
"She's a starlet now," a proud Chastain joked of her grandma, who hails from northern California. |
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Smart remarks rule behind the scenes |
• "You're a victim of comedy." -- Tina Fey to Ryan Seacrest after Sacha Baron Cohen spilled ashes on him
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Ryan Seacrest ‘royally pissed’ about getting punked by Sacha Baron Cohen |
“He’s quick on his feet, and he knew he was live — but he was royally pissed off. ... Within seconds everyone was screaming, ‘This is going viral!!,’ ” an E! source said, “and Ryan realized that red carpet moment was going to be seen all over the world, almost instantly. |
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Best moment of the Oscars: The Dictator terrorizing Ryan Seacrest |
Then — oops! — the dictator stumbled, spilling the urn’s ashes all over the front of Seacrest’s tux.
A swarm of beefy security guards moved in and ushered Cohen away. The comedian was not seen again for the remainder of the evening.
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WHO ARE YOU WEARING, RYAN? |
That annoying Borat guy, Sacha Baron Cohen, may have found a way to be permanently banned from the Oscars: He “spilled” the “ashes” of the late North Korean leader “Kim Jong-il” on “ Ryan Seacrest.” Whoops, strike that last set of air quotes. The stuff got all over Seacrest as well as the red carpet. Security collared Cohen and led him away. |
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Sacha Baron Cohen causes Oscar red carpet chaos |
The host was clearly shocked by his red carpet altercation, but as security stepped in he managed to switch on his TV charm, turning to the camera saying, “Anything can happen [on live TV] and it most certainly did… all over my lapel.” |
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Oscars 2012: Sacha Baron, versus Le Dictateur, cause le chaos ave |
Puis il a exhibé une urne avec l'image du dictateur Nord-Coréen Kim Jong-il, tout en continuant ses explications comiques, et soudainement, a lancé les «cendres» sur le tapis rouge et sur Ryan Seacrest, qui a tenté de garder le sens de l'humour... Mais pas sûre qu'il ait apprécié.
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Sacha Baron Cohen Spills Kim Jong-Il's Ashes on Ryan Seacrest? |
As he continued (making an off-color joke about "Halle Berry's chest) Cohen "accidentally" spilled the urn -- and all of its ashy, dusty contents -- onto a miffed Seacrest.
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Sacha Baron Cohen Dumps 'Ashes' on Ryan Seacrest at Oscars: Did He Go Too Far? |
“Now you know this isn’t taped. Anything can happen, and it most certainly did. All over my lapel. Those were the words of the incredibly professional, surprisingly good-natured Ryan Seacrest, cutting to commercial after Sacha Baron Cohen — dressed in character from his upcoming comedy The Dictator — dumped an urn of ashes over the E! host in the middle of the Oscars red-carpet telecast. |
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Sacha Baron Cohen Pranks Seacrest at Oscars |
Ryan didn't seem too pleased to be covered in white power, and he went on to recount the sad tale to pals Jennifer Lopez and Antonio Banderas. |
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SACHA BARON COHEN Spills Ashes All Over Ryan Seacrest |
he spilled an urn filled with fake ashes of Kim Jong Il all over Ryan Seacrest on live television.
Props to Seacrest though ... as he always does, Ryan took the whole thing in stride |
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Sacha Baron Cohen empties 'Kim Jong-il's ashes' over Ryan Seacrest on Oscars red carpet |
Dressed as his character from The Dictator, Sacha Baron Cohen has emptied an urn labelled as containing the ashes of Kim Jong-il over TV host Ryan Seacrest at the 84th Academy Awards
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Oscars 2012: Sacha Baron Cohen Dumps Ashes of Kim Jong-il on Ryan Seacrest |
Of course, Kim Jong-il ended up Ryan Seacrest's tuxedo. During an interview with the E! host on the red carpet, Baron Cohen/General Aladeen "accidentally" spilled the ashes on Seacrest, who appeared visibly flustered on camera as security pulled the actor away. (He had meant to sprinkle the ashes "over Halle Berry's chest."
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Sacha Baron Cohen Dumps Ashes On Ryan Seacrest At The Oscars |
Watch the madness go down below, then vote — do you think Sacha took the joke too far?
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Sacha Baron Cohen's Dictator Shows at Oscars—and Dumps On Ryan Seacrest! |
"We need to clean this up!" the actor yelled. "But if someone asks you what you are wearing, say Kim Jong Il!
"I had an idea something was coming, I didn't know in what fashion or form," the visibly stunned Seacrest said as Cohen sauntered off. |
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Sacha Baron Cohen, as ‘Dictator’ character, arrives at Oscars, dumps ‘ashes’ on Ryan Seacrest |
The actor explained that he was carrying the urn because it was Kim Jong Il’s “dream” to come to the Oscars. He then dumped the container’s powder on Seacrest. (See a .gif of the moment here and video here.) Baron Cohen was then escorted off the red carpet.
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Sacha Baron Cohen’s The Dictator Punks Ryan Seacrest on the Oscar Red Carpet |
What I’m thinking is Seacrest was, of course, aware that Baron Cohen might pull some sort of shenanigans, but, if you watch closely, when he realizes his fancy-schmancy suit is soiled he looks angry… and then plays it off beautifully.
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Sacha Baron Cohen's Dictator spills 'ashes' all over Ryan Seacrest |
Victory! “The Dictator” just dropped an urn full of “Kim Jong-il’s” ashes on a clearly annoyed Ryan Seacrest. Giuliana Rancic said, “Do you know how lucky you are? Out of every reporter here, he chose you,” though Seacrest seemed less than pleased. |
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Oscars 2012: Sacha Baron Cohen causes havoc on red carpet, our jaws drop |
However, we weren't expecting him to turn up with a fake urn filled with pancake mix and dump it all over Ryan Seacrest, host of E! News, during their interview on the red carpet.
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Ryan Seacrest Becomes The Dictator’s Victim On Red Carpet |
Sacha Baron Cohen’s crazy new character from The Dictator, Admiral General Aladeen, walked the red carpet for the Oscars wearing socks from Kmart and used Ryan Seacrest as the target for his humor.
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The first win of the 2012 Oscars went to Sacha Baron Cohen, who triumphed in his tug of war over whether or not he would be permitted to walk the red carpet as “The Dictator.” Too bad for Ryan Seacrest. |
The first win of the 2012 Oscars went to Sacha Baron Cohen, who triumphed in his tug of war over whether or not he would be permitted to walk the red carpet as “The Dictator.” Too bad for Ryan Seacrest.
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"The Dictator," aka Sacha Baron Cohen, Makes Triumphant March Down Oscars Red Carpet |
The first win of the 2012 Oscars went to Sacha Baron Cohen, who triumphed in his tug of war over whether or not he would be permitted to walk the red carpet as “The Dictator.” Too bad for Ryan Seacrest.
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Oscars 2012: Sacha Baron Cohen's "Dictator" dumps ashes on Ryan Seacrest |
Oscars officials asked Sacha Baron Cohen not to pull any stunts during the 2012 Academy Awards. It looks like the Dictator star didn't listen, dumping what he claims are the ashes of Kim Jong-Il on E! host Ryan Seacrest
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Ryan Seacrest Gets ASHED By Sacha Baron Cohen The Dictator On The Oscar Red Carpet! |
Oh, and in case you were wondering … SBC is OUT! They escorted him out faster than you can say, "WHOOPSIE!!!"
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Seacrest Out! The Dictator Spills Kim Jong Il's Ashes on Ryan |
Arriving to the ceremony dressed as his latest alter ego "The Dictator," Cohen accidentally dumped an urn full of what he claimed was the ashes of the late North Korean leader Kim Jon Il all over Seacrest. Classic. |
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Sacha Baron Cohen Arrives At The Oscars As ‘The Dictator,’ Dumps ‘Ashes’ On A Very Unhappy Ryan Seacrest |
As it turns out, most of Kim Jong Il ended up on red carpet interviewer Ryan Seacrest. (“I think it’s Bisquik,” Seacrest later told Antonio Banderas.) |
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Live: 2012 Academy Awards |
9.35am The E! red carpet team has kicked off the proceedings with a plug for their own designers - Guiliana Rancic is in a gorgeous, silver coloured Tony Ward couture gown with cap sleeves. Ryan Seacrest is in Burberry. |
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Oscars Live Red Carpet Begins! Who Looks Great? |
E! has it covered like never before, too. Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic are at the Kodak Theatre on Live From the Red Carpet right now, chatting with the absolute top of the A-list.
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What Your Oscars Red Carpet Coverage Choice Says About You |
Will you go with seasoned professionals (who still put their feet in their mouths) like Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic? |
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Meet E!’s Oscars team |
E! News anchor Ryan Seacrest and E! News co-host Giuliana Rancic will spearhead the network’s star-studded presence on the red carpet on Feb 26 (Feb 27 in Malaysia) for this year’s Live from the Red Carpet: The 2012 Academy Awards coverage from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.
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E! Presents Unparalleled Coverage of the 2012 Academy Awards with Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic |
With an on-camera team led by anchor and executive producer Ryan Seacrest and host Giuliana Rancic, E! will cover all the action and excitement of this year's Oscar day from start to finish. |
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Are You Ready For Live From The Oscar’s Red Carpet? [VIDEO] |
Two things you can count on, Giuliana will flirt with George Clooney and Ryan will have an awkward interview with Angelina Jolie. |
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WORKING DATE NIGHT |
Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough make a toothsome couple as they watch 2011's finest in musical talent.
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The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Backstage And Audience (Ryan Seacrest) |
Actress Julianne Hough (L) and Media Personality Ryan Seacrest attend the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. |
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The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Show (photos) |
Television Personality Ryan Seacrest speaks onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. |
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E! Delivers 4 Million Total Viewers With "Live from the Red Carpet: The 2012 Grammy Awards" Scoring the Network's Most-Watched "Live from the Red Carpet" Telecast Ever |
E!’s Live from the Red Carpet: The 2012 Grammy Awards hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic on Sunday, February 12th from 6pm-8pm not only scored the network’s highest-rated (2.98 HHLD) and most-watched LRC: Grammys ever, it was also the most-watched Live from the Red Carpet telecast ever for any awards event and now ranks among the Top 10 telecasts ever on E!. |
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Kelly Price Remembers Final Moments With Whitney Houston |
While her televised interview with Ryan Seacrest was cut short when she became understandably emotional, Price held true to the adage "the show must go on" Sunday.
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Grammys 2012: Best Celebrity Quotes And Quips |
Ryan Seacrest: "Thank you."- To Rihanna about her outfit choice
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Inside the Grammys: Could Somebody Please Refill the Coffee Pot? |
This is the other thing that's so terrifying about the Grammys: Ryan Seacrest is inescapable and never stops smiling. |
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Julianne Hough Grammy 2012 Dress Chosen by Ryan Seacrest? |
The country singer made a dramatic entrance to the red carpet, turned heads in a black gown that boyfriend Ryan Seacrest took credit for picking. |
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2012 Grammys: LL Cool J balances awards show between respect for Whitney Houston and saluting night’s winners |
As with Seacrest, it may not have looked like he was doing much. As with Seacrest, most viewers have no idea how hard it is to make that job look easy.
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Grammys 2012: Kelly Price breaks down on the red carpet |
Seacrest luckily steps in and finishes her sentence for her, ad libbing something about Houston wanting her fellow musicians to celebrate. Then he hustles the interview to a close.
Well done, Seacrest.
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Kelly Price Opens Up About Whitney Houston's Last Performance: "She Was So Amazing" |
And Whitney's good friend Kelly Price opened up to Ryan Seacrest about Whitney's last performance on Thursday night at a pre-Grammy party and what it meant to her to sing with her idol.
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'We lost our hero': Music world puts on glamorous united front as Whitney Houston's death casts shadow over Grammy Awards |
She told the American Idol presenter Ryan Seacrest: 'I knew her personally and she really was a lovely woman.'
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Is Fergie's Orange Lace Grammys Dress Too Bold? |
"I had two choices," Fergie told E! News' Ryan Seacrest. "This was the safe one. I'm kidding!" |
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Julianne Hough Compared to Jennifer Aniston at Grammy Awards |
During the broadcast of E! Live, Ryan Seacrest took credit for having picked out Julianne's dress. He gave it his thumbs-up seal of approval during the live show. |
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Glamour girls on the red carpet at the Grammys |
Leading the way was a blond Rihanna in a barely there black gown,[...] The head-turner had Ryan Seacrest saying "Thank you" instead of "Hello" during the E! network's red carpet coverage. |
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54th Grammy Awards 2012: Live coverage |
And look, it's Mr Ryan Seacrest! It's been at least 12 hours since he last hosted anything. There's a saying about his finger, many pies, ugh, can't think. Does this thing serve coffee? Large cappuccino - stat.
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Rollin' at the Grammys |
Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic asked nearly everyone for their reactions to the sad news. (Alas, that included asking Billy Ray Cyrus and Paris Hilton to comment.) |
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