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Ryan Seacrest: I'm a Momma's Boy | Today's News: Our Take | 5/12/2008 New
What stands between a man and his true love? Mom, of course.Momma's Boy, premiering on NBC in the fall, focuses on a group of mothers trying to find "a nice girl" for their complacent sons.Mothers and their eligible bachelor sons will be housed together with the potential brides-to-be.Ryan Seacrest is executive producing the reality series. "Like it or not, I am a true Momma's Boy," Seacrest says. "She is the most important woman in my life and she is never short of opinions. This series throws... read more
Ryan Seacrest to Replace Larry King on CNN? | The Great American Idol Blog | 5/7/2008
Whispers inside CNN say American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has the inside track to replace Larry King on the network's nightly talkfest.MSNBC reports that Seacrest, who has subbed for King on numerous occasions, is in "serious negotiations" and could replace Capt. Suspenders by year's end.King, who has hosted Larry King Live since 1985, told the New York Times last year that when he decides to step down, Seacrest would be the perfect replacement. "He's the classic generalist," King said. "The... read more
Slow Down, American Idol | Roush Dispatch | 4/30/2008
I can’t believe I’m saying this, not exactly being a champion of Fox’s tendency to let American Idol spread across the schedule like untamed kudzu, but Tuesday’s overstuffed Neil Diamond episode should have been at least 90 minutes. Not that it left me wanting more — anything but — but could the show itself have been more of a train wreck? (And I’m not just talking Jason Castro here.) Cramming 10 performances, and the usual inane “mentor” moments,... read more
Episode Recap: The Top 6 Perform Andrew Lloyd Webber Songs | American Idol | 4/23/2008
OK, so I have to "out" myself here: I, Erin Fox, am a Broadway musical junkie. I know a lot of Broadway shows and used to (gulp) sing along to them in the car as a high school drama geek. This explains a lot, including my lack of dates in high school. But I digress — tonight's show is about the Top 6 and their quest to conquer Andrew Lloyd Webber songs. In his heyday, his musicals were amazing (Evita)... and then there was Aspects of Love — no comment. Also, I'll do my best to keep... read more
Emmys Officially OK New Category for Reality Hosts | Today's News: Our Take | 4/22/2008
It's been rumored for a while, but now it's official. This year's Primetime Emmy Awards, to be held Sept. 21, will feature a new statue for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Show.So, who's your favorite ceremonial master (or mistress) to take the prize? Last month, Survivor host Jeff Probst was the fave among TVGuide.com readers. — J.R. WhalenRelated:• Emmys to Honor the Seacrests and Probsts• Photo Gallery: Reality Hosts You Deem Emmy-worthy read more
Michael "Shocked" by Sendoff, But No Hard Feelings | The Great American Idol Blog | 4/12/2008
Michael Johns was still reeling from his shocking Idol ousting when he spoke with reporters on a Friday conference call. "I would be lying if I said I wasn't shocked," he said. "I hadn't been in the bottom three and I thought definitely the last two or three weeks had been my strongest."Despite his surprise, however, the Aussie bears no hard feelings — at least not toward Ryan Seacrest and that awkward elimination moment. During the Thursday show, the host made the ejection all the more... read more
Huge Paydays for Top Celebs: Who's Worth It? | Today's News: Our Take | 4/11/2008
How does the song go? "If I Were a Rich Dog... "? The late Leona Helmsley's dog, Trouble, earns $12 million per year and makes Parade magazine's annual "What People Earn" survey. But trouble loves company: The pooch is joined by Ryan Seacrest at the $12 mil mark.But that's kibbles & bits when compared to other celebs, like Miley Cyrus ($18.2 million), 50 Cent ($33 million), Dr. Phil ($90 million) and Oprah ($260 million).The magazine also surveyed regular folks (that is, folks who don't... read more
Episode Recap: Idol Gives Back | American Idol | 4/10/2008
Hey guys, it's Erin Fox again. Sick of me yet? Don't answer that. Seriously. It'll just cost me more in therapy. This is going to be a little different tonight.... It's two and a half hours long, so this is going to be more of a "quick observations" format instead of a recap. Why? Cuz there are three Idols this week, and cuz I'm the boss of this blog! (Until Nina returns, that is.) Did you notice a bunch of the finalists from So You Think You Can Dance? They are bustin' some moves to a track of... read more
Episode Recap: The Top Eight Perform | American Idol | 4/9/2008
Hey guys, it's Erin Fox! Are you excited to have three nights of Idol this week? Ryan begins the evening by reminding America that tomorrow night is Idol Gives Back, and that Thursday will be the results show. Does this mean that no one will get axed like last year? I'm hoping they move forward and say goodbye to Kristy Lee— ooh, did I just say that out loud? My bad. Tonight's theme is inspirational songs, and with that announcement, my eyes have already rolled back into my head. Please,... read more
Episode Recap: The Top 9 Are Revealed! | American Idol | 3/27/2008
Hello everyone! As Erin noted last night, she is in L.A. covering the Paley Fest, which leaves me, Adam Bryant (Hello!) to recap tonight's episode of Idol. So let's get to it!Ryan quickly shared us with that the performances this week earned 30 million votes, the highest total so far this season. The high amount of votes is no doubt a reflection of the quality of last night's performances, which were, with a few exceptions, quite solid.But, of course, before we can get down to results, we have... read more
Season 7 Idol Mentors Are Announced | The Great American Idol Blog | 3/20/2008
Finally, watching the tedious results show paid off! Ryan Seacrest announced last night that the (thank goodness only) four mentors for the top 10 will be Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Neil "Sweet Caroline" Diamond. Each mentor will help the remaining finalists prepare for their Tuesday-night performances and will perform themselves on the Wednesday-night results show. One can only guess what the themes will be with this eclectic group. Dolly could be tapped for a country... read more
Episode Recap: The Top 10 Revealed! | American Idol | 3/20/2008
Hey guys! Erin Fox here again. First off, I still have no news about Nina and her baby... which means she's dealing with some seriously long labor! I thought for sure she'd have him last night, but alas, Baby Boy Hammerling-Smith is a stubborn little guy. Send lots of positive thoughts her way! Secondly, I know all about Chikezie-gate 2008. I swear he was not left out intentionally, it was just computer error… as in my computer kept crashing and I had to keep re-entering my recap (it was... read more
Backstage at Dancing with the Stars: Ryan Seacrest?! | All Things Dancing with the Stars | 3/19/2008
Judge Bruno Tonioli was in rare form Tuesday night. In an interview with TV Guide just moments after the show, he let loose on the male stars of Season 6, calling them "lazy bastards." Apart from R&B star Mario, Tonioli says he was not impressed by the quality of dancing on the season-opener. "I'm so relieved seeing the girls," says Tonioli, "because the boys needed a kick in the ass. Mario was the only one who really sparkled. The others? They were lazy bastards. Sorry, but it's true. They... read more
Episode Recap: The Top 11 Perform | American Idol | 3/19/2008
Big news, everyone! Nina is at the hospital this very moment giving birth to Baby Boy Hammerling-Smith! It seems fitting that she'd have her baby on an American Idol night. I'm Erin Fox, and I'll be filling in for the fabulous Nina until she returns from maternity leave.... I know how much you all love her, and I'll try my best to do her proud. The night starts with Ryan asking the judges about what they expect this week from the contestants. Paula actually has a cohesive opinion, without... read more
Episode Recap: Narrowing It Down to 11 | American Idol | 3/13/2008
No big surprises tonight in terms of the bottom three. Syesha and David H. both gave pretty lackluster performances, and Kristy was downright awful.At least the Horton Hears a Who promo to kick off the night was a lot cuter than the Jumper one last month, and Jim Carrey was a much better sport about it all (including making fun of the blatant cross-promotion) than Hayden Christensen. The other "celebrity" in the audience tonight was Sanjaya Malakar, who was there with his sister, though they... read more
American Idol: The Front-runner Stumbles | Roush Dispatch | 3/12/2008
Now this is why reality TV works. At its best, it's unpredictable and raw, with the unexpected reversals and shocking twists you can find on other sorts of TV entertainment. What I'm talking about is Tuesday night's memorable seesaw on American Idol, which gave us an electrifying comeback from a heretofore marginal player (Chikezie) and the momentary (we hope) collapse of the presumed favorite, David Archuleta, who fumbled his lyrics and misplaced his mojo for the night. (Watch video here.)... read more
Episode Recap: The Top 12 Perform | American Idol | 3/12/2008
That was quite a night of ups and downs, including some pretty incredible performances and a few disasters (not to mention some unintentional comic relief courtesy of the judges). The two biggest stories of the night were the seeming self-destruction of hitherto nearly perfect David Archuleta (more on that in a bit) and the heightened crabbiness of Simon, who made disparaging comments not only about the singers but about several of the songs themselves (and these were Beatles songs, I mean,... read more
Episode Recap: Narrowing It Down to the Top 12 | American Idol | 3/7/2008
As bummed as I was after last week's results show, I'm pretty OK with all of the eliminations made tonight. I was puzzled by one choice among the four who went home, but all in all I think this season's top 12 is looking pretty solid. No group performance tonight, and instead we got Blake Lewis. I was a big fan of his last season (loved his "You Give Love a Bad Name") and it was good to see him again, but his song — "How Many Words" — was totally ho-hum. Speaking of ho-hum, for those... read more
Episode Recap: Top 8 Guys | American Idol | 3/5/2008
What a trip down memory lane — the '80s were when I discovered popular music, so to hear a lot of my old favorites again was quite a treat. Not just for me, either — I'm currently eight months pregnant (thank you, thank you) and the little one was doing some fancy dance moves along with tonight's songs, too. I really wasn't sure about Idol's decision to have the semi-final rounds be themed, but I've actually come to enjoy the decades-spanning performances. It's also interesting to... read more
Ryan Seacrest Moves Closer to World Domination | Today's News: Our Take | 2/29/2008
Just can't get enough of those blond highlights, those adorable dimples and comforting look when Idols get the boot? You're in luck.Already the hardest-working man in showbiz (after Michael Ausiello, that is), the Reporter says that Ryan Seacrest has just inked a three-year deal with ClearChannel for his own three-hour syndicated radio show. In this latest step toward world domination, Seacrest's new venture will feature clips from his daily radio show on KIIS-FM, as well as original segments... read more
Episode Recap: Narrowing It Down to the Sweet 16 | American Idol | 2/29/2008
All right, I'll admit it: I'm disappointed. In fact, I'm seriously bummed. I know that Alexandréa didn't have the best performance last night, but did she deserve to go? Not even close. I don't think that her "If You Leave Me Now" was bad at all — in fact, I thought it was a far bit better than several of the other girls' efforts — and when she sang it again tonight, I was reminded of just how gifted she is.Did anyone else notice David Archuleta weeping during Alexandréa's... read more
Episode Recap: Top 10 Girls | American Idol | 2/28/2008
Well, this was definitely a letdown from last night. I mean, there were a few really good performances by the girls tonight, but the vast majority were just so-so, just there in a way that didn't make them memorable. And I hate to be petty, but... my first impression when the girls filed by in the intro was, "Yikes, Amanda's hair, yikes!" Bride of Frankenstein's got nothin' on this gal. And why Ryan felt the need to talk about the fact that Randy wears a size 13 1/2 shoe... I cannot explain.... read more
Emmys to Honor the Seacrests and Probsts | Today's News: Our Take | 2/27/2008
"And the winner for outstanding reality host... after this."Though a spokesperson for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences says it's "premature" to discuss any changes in store for this fall's Primetime Emmy Awards, sources tell Variety that a category honoring the best reality host is being added, affording the likes of Ryan and Jeff to make a grab for gold. The new category is said to have been tentatively approved, pending a final board vote in mid-March. Meanwhile, a bid to merge... read more
Episode Recap: Top 10 Guys | American Idol | 2/27/2008
Ah, the '70s. Like the judges, I love this era of music (and I was glad no one was tempted to sing disco). This is going to sound crazy, but I think I actually agreed... with... Paula most, of all the judges tonight. She was, dare I say it, sane, wise and insightful. Simon, meanwhile, went on the record Tuesday afternoon — even before last night's show — to tout David Archuleta as the one to beat this season. (You can read the full news story in our Great American Idol blog.) Young... read more
Gary Busey Goes After Ryan Seacrest | Today's Top Videos | 2/25/2008
We’ve always been fairly certain that Gary Busey is cookoo for Cocoa Puffs, but after last night’s red carpet incident where he went after Ryan Seacrest in the middle of another interview and kissed Jennifer Garner on the neck, we’re positive that’s the case. Beyond wanting to know why this guy is so whacked, what we’re dying to know is, why the hell was Gary Busey even there in the first place? read more
Cheers: Idol Cuts Not-So-Fab Four | Cheers & Jeers | 2/22/2008
Cheers to American Idol for deservedly sending four singers packing: Leif Garrett-esque Garrett Haley (whose tentative version of "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" was proven wrong by Ryan Seacrest's swift dismissal); pretty but bland Amy Davis (who warbled "Where the Boys Are" but apparently couldn't find where the votes are); vocally underwhelming plus-size mannequin Joanne Borgella (is it too late for her to get onto Top Model?) and instantly forgettable Colton Berry (whose name should be a Ben... read more
Episode Recap: Narrowing It Down to 20 | American Idol | 2/22/2008
Only one surprise tonight, and not one that boiled my blood much. In general, a pretty ho-hum episode for having lost a good slice of the finalists, but the four who left were really pretty expendable; no tears shed here. The group performance was sort of cheerful but also unremarkable, although Michael for one looked uncannily natural in the '60s boy-band getup.Garrett was the first to go — no surprise there, but it was such a fast execution, it didn't seem very kind. Though it's really... read more
Episode Recap: Top 12 Girls | American Idol | 2/21/2008
I have to say right off the bat that I, like several of the girls who sang tonight, have the flu. The judges didn't have much sympathy for them, but let me just say — I can barely write about them, and they were actually up there singing their hearts out? That's pretty darn amazing. Some of the performances really were impressive, even if they generally didn't blow me away. As Randy put it, "Season 7 is turning out to be the year of the young ones." I couldn't agree more; three of my faves... read more
Episode Recap: Top 12 Guys | American Idol | 2/20/2008
The truth is, I wasn't really buying the hype about how talented this group of contestants was. But tonight's American Idol went a long way to convincing me. The Top 12 guys did an impressive job; not all were major league performances, but a few totally hit it out of the park. The theme was '60s songs, which I thought was sort of a questionable call on the part of the producers, but most of the boys handled their assignments well. It was also fun to see the judges harassing and teasing each... read more
Episode Recap: Narrowing It Down to the Final 24 | American Idol | 2/14/2008
If there's one thing that irks me about American Idol, it's the incessant product placements and cross-promotions. Tonight did not get off to a good start, as Ryan did his shtick with a clearly uncomfortable Hayden Christensen in a cringe-inducing promo for Jumper. To finish it off, Hayden even had a can of that omnipresent Idol sponsor, Coke, in his hand. Blech.But then it came time for the actual eliminations, which were far more exciting. It always amazes me that at this point, with all the... read more
Ask Ausiello | 2/13/2008
Q: Any scoop on Ryan Seascrest? A: Apparently he doesn't take his cues from TVGuide.com readers, 97 percent of whom urged him not to let Denise Richards whore her children out on TV. read more
Momsense! Denise Richards' Reality Show Is a Go | Today's News: Our Take | 2/12/2008
Outstanding news for three percent of you! After all is said and done, Denise Richards will star in her own Ryan Seacrest-produced reality show, says Variety. Despite ex-husband Charlie Sheen’s protests, E!'s currently untitled project is moving forward and will focus on Richards' life as a single mother.Seacrest and Richards will act as executive producers of the show, which is set to debut in the summer. — Adam Bryant read more
Episode Recap: The Best of the Rest Auditions | American Idol | 2/7/2008
Behold, the real competition is finally in sight: Next week, American Idol will cease its endless auditions and instead focus on the 164 singers who actually earned golden tickets. Hollywood week is (finally) nearly upon us!But first, we had to endure one more night of audition footage — albeit the "best" of the rest. Some were amusing, in an awful way (remember Luke Reeder, of the ear-flap hat, the cartoon-character outfit and the flailing arms?). Others struck a sweeter note, like... read more
Episode Recap: Atlanta Auditions | American Idol | 2/6/2008
Tonight's American Idol auditions were in Hotlanta, Mr. Seacrest's hometown, so I guess it shouldn't have come as a surprise that we got to meet his mom and dad. Pretty cute, I'd say, though his dad did look a little like he was running for public office (then again, it's Super Tuesday, so maybe I just have politics on the brain). We also now know how they stretched out the audition portion of this season — by creating montages of Paula being wishy-washy. Oy. Tomorrow night is the best of... read more
Entourage Star Eyes Beach Beauty at a Super Party | Party Central: The Latest Buzz from Your Favorite Stars | 2/5/2008
Laguna Beach babe Kristin Cavallari and Entourage's Kevin Connolly (aka Nicky Hilton's ex) made it clear they were a couple at the House of Hennessy at Super Bowl XLII party, presented by 944 Magazine and Tao Nightclub Sunday evening at a private mansion in Phoenix. Cavallari and Connolly imbibed and danced, and a partygoer says Cavallari (apparently taking her cue from Paris Hilton's alleged Elisha Cuthbert escapade) asked other girls to "make out with her." Cavallari, obviously not on... read more
Super Bowl: Game, House a hit. Ads? Nah. | Roush Dispatch | 2/4/2008
It's getting to be a bit of a cliché to walk away, exhausted, from the TV on Super Bowl Sunday and declare that the game was more memorable than the overhyped ads. That was certainly the case this year, when a low-scoring but high-tension match between the previously unbeaten Patriots and the underdog (and ultimately triumphant) Giants upstaged a parade of silly ads, only a few of which are likely to be remembered in a day or a week, let alone a year from now.Thankfully, the... read more
Jeers: American Idol Fumbles the Super Bowl | Cheers & Jeers | 2/3/2008
Jeers to Fox for allowing American Idol to tarnish its Super Bowl pre-game show. The network enlisted Ryan Seacrest to emcee insipid red-carpet coverage of celebrities arriving at the big game. He annoyingly referred to Hugh Laurie (who looked like he was being held at gunpoint to promote House's supercool post-Super Bowl episode) as "Dr. House." Have a little respect, Ryan — the guy's an award-winning actor, not Urkel! Then Paula Abdul debuted her new single, "Dance Like There's No... read more
Episode Recap: Miami | American Idol | 1/31/2008
OK, so is it just me, or are the auditions just dragging on eternally at this point? I mean, I've always enjoyed them.... but now I'm ready for the real singing to start. Alas, next Tuesday's episode will mean yet another location for American Idol, Atlanta this time. Hopefully the auditions won't be too painful and Hollywood week will make it all worthwhile.I did kind of like the Miami Vice music and opening credits — though I'm not sure who Ryan thought he was channeling in those... read more
Seacrest Brings "Glitz" to Super Bowl; Plus, Scoop on Paula's Performance | The Great American Idol Blog | 1/24/2008
Ryan Seacrest hopes to get Super Bowl viewers as super-stoked as the loyal millions who tune in to Idol, when he hosts Fox's live pre-game special on Feb. 3. "We're going to cover it like a worldwide event, and also show its glitz and glamour," he shared in a conference call with reporters. "Celebrities look forward to the [game], lots of people walk the red carpet, and we'll cover it as it unfolds."Of course, one big spectacle planned for this year's telecast — as first reported by... read more
Straight Up, Paula's Got a New Single | The Great American Idol Blog | 1/19/2008
Kicking off the American Idol season with a surprise, Paula Abdul has released a brand new single, "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow." According to an exclusive on — where else? — Ryan Seacrest's show on KIISFM.com, the former pop princess and current Idol co-host has ended her 10 year-plus leave of absence from making music to drop the new track.Last week, Michael Ausiello reported that Paula was going to take the stage at this year's Superbowl halftime show. Now we know that at least... read more
Golden Globes 2008 | Today's Top Videos | 1/14/2008
And the Winners Are...OK, so it wasn’t the most exciting awards show last night — actually, we’re not really sure we’d even call it an awards show since it was downgraded to mere press-conference status. Come to think of it, it must really suck for first-time nominees who were looking forward to all the glitz and glam. But despite all the havoc the strike has created, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t acknowledge the winners just because nobody showed up, right? Here we... read more
Golden Globes 2008 | Today's Top Videos | 1/14/2008
And the Winners Are...OK, so it wasn’t the most exciting awards show last night — actually, we’re not really sure we’d even call it an awards show since it was downgraded to mere press-conference status. Come to think of it, it must really suck for first-time nominees who were looking forward to all the glitz and glam. But despite all the havoc the strike has created, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t acknowledge the winners just because nobody showed up, right? Here we... read more
Ryan and Dick Rock New Year's Again | Today's News: Our Take | 11/12/2007
The 36th annual edition of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve will kick off Dec. 31 at 10 pm/ET and again feature the (somewhat) ageless wonder alongside [insert your own adjective] wonder Ryan Seacrest. In addition to musical performances from Los Angeles and Times Square, this year's special adds Good Morning America's Marysol Castro reporting on other New Year's Eve happenings in the Big Apple. read more
Britney Phones It In, Lashes Out at "Cruel World" | Today's News: Our Take | 11/1/2007
When La Spears called Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show yesterday to plug her new album, she insisted that it didn't bother her that a lot of folks think there are hobos who would make better parents than her. "It's sad how people... how cruel our world can be," she drawled. "But at the end of the day, you gotta know in your heart that you are doing the best that you can." Bless him, Seacrest then asked the obvious follow-up: Um, are you doing your best with your sons? "Oh god, yeah, yeah,"... read more
Simon Cowell Kicks Ryan Seacrest When He's Down | Today's News: Our Take | 9/18/2007
You know, in retrospect, I should've been nicer to the American Idol host in my live Emmy telecast blog, because there was no way Judge Dread was gonna have a kind word to say about his performance even if he'd been Ellen-caliber great. "There were a few uncomfortable moments," Cowell tells Extra. "We were expecting a two, so I'm going to give him a two and a half. So he did better than expected." Come on, dude. Just for once, be a human, huh? I know it's your job to be a prick on Idol, but in... read more
Emmys: Bravo to Winners, Boo to Show | Roush Dispatch | 9/17/2007
And some people worried that getting Ryan Seacrest to host this year’s Emmy telecast was going to be the producers’ worst idea. That’s before we got a look at the set, an unwieldy and unappealing theater-in-the-round setup that looked more suitable for the new American Gladiators revival than for an awards show. The nominees, half of whom saw only the backs of the various presenters and performers, had a deer-in-the-headlights look every time Seacrest approached them or the... read more
No Round of Applause for "Emmys-in-the-round" | Today's News: Our Take | 9/17/2007
It kinda looked cool when first unveiled, but the "theater in the round" approach to this year's Emmy Awards telecast drew decidedly mixed reactions from those who partook in the festivities. "It was very disconcerting... the way they had the theater set up," James Spader (Boston Legal) said after grabbing gold for Lead Actor in a Drama Series. "So many people you wanted to be addressing were behind you. Literally all of my bosses were sitting behind me, and so were the other nominees."Conan... read more
Emmy Spreads the Love to Sopranos, 30 Rock | Today's News: Our Take | 9/17/2007
I pity the fool who wagered on a send-off Sopranos landslide in their office Emmy pool. Although the HBO hit walked away with best-drama, writing and directing statuettes, Boston Legal barrister James Spader beat James Gandolfini for best actor, while Brothers & Sisters mom Sally Field won best actress over Edie Falco.On the lighter side, 30 Rock took best comedy, Ugly Betty star America Ferrera won best actress, and Extras mastermind Ricky Gervais was awarded best actor. (OK, Steve Carell... read more
Live Emmy Blog | Emmys Live Blog: Watching the Big Show! | 9/17/2007
7:55: OK, I've got a bottle of bubbly on ice, so I can chug... I mean, make a heartfelt toast every time Ugly Betty and/or The Office win, and I've got three pairs of ratty sneakers to throw at the TV every time they don't. So I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be to ringlead my first-ever live Emmy blog. Hey, I just realized that makes me a virgin! Be gentle with me, will ya, folks?7:58: Yikes. Just read the preshow red-carpet coverage. Funny stuff. Now I'm nervous.8:00: A song and dance from... read more
Simon: Ryan as "Not Funny" Emmys Host Is a Problem | Today's News: Our Take | 9/13/2007
Simon says... he's concerned by reports that Ryan Seacrest, in his capacity as host of Sunday night's Emmys ceremony, might himself sing. "The worst thing that can happen, which I've said to him, is publicly humiliating yourself in front of all of America," Cowell tells TV's Extra. (See: Malakar, Sanjaya.) And warbling, Cowell laughs, is not his Idol chum's only handicap going into the awards show: "The fact that most years it's hosted by comedians, and Ryan's not funny, is a small issue."This... read more
Ask Matt | 8/24/2007
I was just wondering about your take on Ryan Seacrest hosting the Emmys. Personally, I wish that Fox hadn't chosen a host who is already overexposed (even on the Fox network itself). I understand that they're trying to get a younger crowd to tune in, but shouldn't they have gone with someone who is funnier? I don't think Seacrest is synonymous with "fun and fancy-free"; quite the opposite, in fact ? he's likely to draw things out until "after the break," as he's been known to do on American ... read more
And the Emmys Hosting Gig Goes to... Ryan Seacrest? | Today's News: Our Take | 8/20/2007
Fresh from Fox:Ryan Seacrest will host the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards airing live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 16, on Fox."Ryan Seacrest appeals to a broad audience, including the highly desirable young-adult demographic," adds Dick Askin, Chairman and CEO of the Television Academy. Adds Ken Ehrlich, executive producer of the Emmycast: "This year's show will be different in a number of ways; the freshness, enthusiasm and professionalism that Ryan brings to everything... read more
Idol's Ryan Seacrest Tackles a Super New Gig | Today's News: Our Take | 8/16/2007
"Your overblown Super Bowl half-time show... after this."Such is what you can expect come February now that American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has been tapped to serve as emcee for the pre-game and half-time events, to be broadcast this time around on Fox. According to Variety, Seacrest's duties will include meet-and-greeting celebs as they walk the red carpet (Astroturf?) into Arizona's University of Phoenix stadium.In related news, if you're sitting in the right section at the big game, Brian... read more
Was Barbara Walters' Ratings View Askew? | Today's News: Our Take | 6/15/2007
As part of her recent radio chat with Ryan Seacrest, Barbara Walters cheered The View's performance (perseverance?) sans Rosie, saying that instead of viewership going down, as many predicted, "Ratings are up, so we're quite happy." Cue the fuzzy math. While ABC's spin on the Nielsens flags that the talker last week was up 13 percent versus a year ago (and pre-Rosie), the overall audience (as well as its delivery of women 18 to 49) is down some 10 percent when compared to O'Donnell's final week... read more
May 23, 2007: To Know Her Is to Love Her | American Idol | 5/24/2007
Everyone was in the house for the grand finale of American Idol, as Jordin and Blake opened the show with a long-awaited Beatles tune. "I Saw Her Standing There" was a premonition of things to come. We drifted quickly into a performance by the touring Gwen Stefani singing her song “4 in the Morning.” She looked and sounded fantastic. Red-carpet tidbits — there were lots of Idols both past and present. However, the real stars were ushered past me on the red-carpet press line at... read more
May 22, 2007: Finally, Finale Eve | American Idol | 5/23/2007
Woo-hoo! The final countdown is here. We've been together since January, and I feel like I know each and every one of you. OK, maybe that's a bit over the top, but it has been an interesting ride, wouldn't you agree? This was a fairly entertaining show. Both Blake and Jordin really went for broke. It will just come down to who the American public will choose when they vote. These are two very different types of contestants, and that makes it difficult to predict the winner. Blake has his... read more
May 16, 2007: Didn't See That Coming | American Idol | 5/17/2007
Homer Simpson opened the show and wanted to know if he could still vote for Fantasia. "Who is heading for glory and who is heading home?" Just the way Ryan said that line made me worried. The problem was I didn’t want to wade through an hour of dreg to hear the final tally. I found it very hard to get through this show. While waiting (im)patiently to hear the results, we were subjected to the following: — A plug for the upcoming Idol tour.— The emotional journeys back home for... read more
May 15, 2007: "Do or Die for the Final Three" | American Idol | 5/16/2007
As we wind down to the last few shows of Season 6, excitement is in the air. Each of the three final contestants has a shot at stardom, and will have a decent career whether they win this thing or not. This week, the final three each sang three songs — songs picked by the judges, the producers and the contestants themselves, and running the musical gamut from the old to the new. (By the by, I love Paula’s hair!)The Jordin ShowSimon chose “Wishing on a Star” by Rose Royce,... read more
May 9, 2007: "And Then There Were Three..." | American Idol | 5/10/2007
Thanks to a little bit of magic known as the TV webcast, and a tall guy going by "JK", I was able to watch Idol in L.A. at the N.Y. time, while the show was being taped live back in L.A. (Crazy, I know!) So, I’ve got the goods for you tonight earlier rather than later. See, I’ve got a gig to get to, so on with the show. After sitting through an hour of just about nothing — seriously, we’re winding down here and there’s only so much filler a girl can take —... read more
May 8, 2007: Bringing Back the High-waisted Pant | American Idol | 5/9/2007
Those were the good old days. Probably long before most of you were born. But I remember them well. And I remember The Brothers Gibb, aka the Bee Gees, and Saturday Night Fever. Skinny guys in high-waisted white pants with matching jackets. It’s time to bring them back!Barry Gibb, who has possibly the highest voice I have ever heard on a grown man, was happy to have the four remaining Idols sing not just four, but eight of his songs. Eight songs, you say? Whoa, boy….I’m lining... read more
May 2, 2007: Double the Pleasure? Not. | American Idol | 5/3/2007
Well I'll have a lot more for you later, but suffice it to say, I picked the two to go home this week in my last blog. And though I was right, I don't feel very good about it. Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson were voted off after a combined two-week total of 135 million votes — that's an insane number!You know how I feel about Chris, so it was really hard to see him go, and Phil had actually been performing a lot better over the last few weeks. There's no joy in being right tonight. As we... read more
May 1, 2007: "Holy Moly — Jon Bon Jovi!" | American Idol | 5/2/2007
Ryan helped raise so much money last week that he didn't feel the need to wear a tie… nor to shave. Say what you want about the commercialization of music that American Idol perpetuates, but those crazy folks got us all to donate $70 million ("That's seven zeros," Ryan pointed out) to make the world a better place — and for that I give them kudos.Who’s in the house? Antonella “Girls Gone Wild” Barba’s in the house! Anyone else in the house? Gina “I don’t... read more
Wednesday's Surprise Endings | Roush Dispatch | 4/26/2007
In case you hadn’t heard, American Idol was in a giving mood this week. Save the children. Save the world. They put Heroes to shame this week with their all-star charity drive to raise money to help victims of poverty in this country and in Africa. The footage was at times quite wrenching, of orphaned-by-AIDS African children and of children in this country dispossessed by Katrina and disenfranchised in urban centers or rural backwaters, seeking relief and comfort and, in the best of all... read more
April 25, 2007: 70 Million Votes and Everyone's Safe! | American Idol | 4/26/2007
This is going to be a different kind of blog tonight as I am frankly stunned, shocked and really pleasantly surprised that Idol pulled this little telethon together so quickly and so effectively. Idol is in a position to do something to help others less fortunate, and I am proud they took this opportunity to do it. They have friends in very high places, and scores of Idol-worshiping celebrities offered their services to help spread the message. Not only that, but they partnered with One.org to... read more
April 24, 2007: Idol Gives Back... Take One | American Idol | 4/25/2007
Tonight we learned about giving until it hurts. It started out all well and good and then ventured into some “aren’t we fabulous” territory and into a puddle of... I am getting ahead of myself. Ryan looked dapper in another skinny tie from the '80s and, what is that? Is that facial hair? I do believe it is. Well, Ryan, who knew you had it in you? Before announcing what show it was we were watching, Ryan was nice enough to mention that as we vote tonight, not only are we... read more
Reality Rejects and a Madman's Manifesto | Roush Dispatch | 4/19/2007
One of the weirdest TV weeks ever continued Wednesday as reality TV continued to get it right, with American Idol finally kicking the ridiculously out-of-his-depth Sanjaya Malakar to the curb. But does this leave Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell something — anything — to talk or argue about?Meanwhile, in the actual real world, the horrific saga of the Virginia Tech shootings took yet another surreal turn when NBC revealed and analyzed on air the existence of a disturbing package of... read more
April 18, 2007: Now That's What I'm Talking About! | American Idol | 4/19/2007
Before I give away too much for those of you who haven’t watched the results show and haven’t heard the news — and obviously live in a vacuum, because this news will be everywhere — let's just say that Ryan walked past the Idols as he does every Wednesday and looked at Sanjy when he asked the fateful question, “Is your favorite safe?”But first, Simon and the “eye-roll” warranted commentary from he, himself. He broke his rule never to discuss press... read more
Escaping Reality with "Reality" | Roush Dispatch | 4/18/2007
In a normal week, I would probably find myself writing something on the order of thanking America for coming to its senses and finally sending the classy but inert Clyde Drexler packing from Dancing with the Stars. And then I’d tack on some snarky thought about how maybe America could be similarly inspired tonight to send the “utterly horrendous” (Simon’s words) Sanjaya Malakar and his bandanna home from American Idol after Tuesday’s feeble attempt at Bonnie Raitt... read more
April 17, 2007: "I Learned the Truth at 17..." | American Idol | 4/18/2007
“... that love was meant for beauty queens and high-school girls with clear-skinned smiles....” Who could this be about?Martina McBride, country superstar and mentor to the Idols, showed up. And after she won award after award, year after year, with the same haircut, Martina got a weave for the Idolites. Her advice to the Idols was to “tell the story” of the song — sounds like the same advice Tony gave them, J.Lo gave them; I think even Diana Ross may have said... read more
April 11, 2007: These Legs Were Made for Walkin' | American Idol | 4/12/2007
Ryan walked past the Idols and asked the magic question, “Who will be going home tonight?” He gave a very long look to Sanjaya, knowing full well the king of hula was not going anywhere. (I thought the real question was, “How many white strips do those kids put in their mouths each night?” Because the whole lot of them have the whitest teeth I have ever seen.)Next we had the money shots, Eva Longoria and Sharon Osbourne, our resident audience stars of the evening. Ryan... read more
April 10, 2007: "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" | American Idol | 4/11/2007
Welcome to the dull week. We knew it had to happen somewhere in 22 weeks. There was nary a performance worth writing home about and the good ones were slim to middling. I don’t know what that means, but I know had I fallen asleep in the beginning of the show, I would not have missed much. Evidently, the entirety of Latin music consists only of Miami Sound Machine, Santana with a little Marc Anthony, (or is it Antony? “Oh, Cleo, drop that asp.”) How about a little Gipsy Kings?... read more
April 4, 2007: I Don't Want to Smile | American Idol | 4/5/2007
If I wasn't blogging AI for TV Guide, I would stop watching this show right now. Before I even get to a brief blow-by-blow, I have to step out of my usual banter and say something about the state of this competition. I understand "drama" makes for good television. I understand that the producers can’t be happy with everything going along as it should. “Life isn’t fair,” I can hear them shout. But that any lackluster singer can remain safe while perfectly great singers get... read more
April 3, 2007: "And Then There Were Nine" | American Idol | 4/4/2007
Wow, the good ones get better and the bad ones, well, you get the picture. There were nine contestants going into this week of Idol and as far as I am concerned, there need only be six, possibly five. I will name names at the end. Actually this was a pretty good show. Aside from the aforementioned three or four, the remaining performances were outstanding. I would pay money to see a few of them. Wait, I rescind that. Justin Timberlake (the original one) is performing in L.A. to the tune of $150... read more
March 27, 2007: High on the Hills with the Lonely Goatherd | American Idol | 3/28/2007
No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani, who traded ska for yodeling, graced the Idols with her presence this week. She is one pretty girl. It’s hard to believe this is the same pleasantly plump high school student from the O.C. who started singing in a band as a teenager and is now married to Gavin Rossdale. Gwen has been performing to sold-out crowds for 20 years, but I don’t know that I would run to her first as a singing coach. But her divine presence meant it was "pop" week! (Not to be... read more
March 21, 2007: "Belt It. Cinch It. Ruche It." | American Idol | 3/22/2007
I went to a TV Guide party last night instead of watching AI in real time. TV Guide hosted the “Sexiest Stars” party at Bar Marmont in Hollywood. (You can pick up the “hot” issue on newsstands Friday.) I spent quite a bit of time joking around with Jesse Spencer from House, asking where his fiancée “J-Mo” was. He was a good sport and referred to himself as “J-Spo”. I said it wouldn’t sell, but he is sexy. My good friends, after last night, we... read more
March 20, 2007: "Who's Your Daddy?" | American Idol | 3/21/2007
Wow, this show turned out to be very interesting. This week we revisited 40-year-old songs with Peter Noone and Lulu. Peter, former lead singer of Herman's Hermits, and Lulu, who sang one of my favorite songs ever, “To Sir with Love,” helped coach the contestants since neither Mick Jagger (not in a million years) nor Shirley Bassey (busy being a Dame) were available. I was expecting to hear “She Loves You,” “I Only Want to Be with You” or at least “Wild... read more
March 14, 2007: "And Now for the Vein Opening..." | American Idol | 3/15/2007
Since I have spontaneously combusted, it will be hard to write my blog this evening. I apologize for any heat flickering off the page; I cannot be held accountable. (If you are lost, please read my previous blog for the backstory on why I may have burst into flames.)I was watching a very randy episode of Miami Ink as I wrote this up, hoping it would lift me up from the depths to which I have been driven. The best thing I can say for the results show is that it was only a mere half hour, and... read more
March 13, 2007: "Goosebumps Are Good!" | American Idol | 3/14/2007
Welcome back to the big stage for the next three months. (Did he really say that?) Tonight we celebrate the music of Diana Ross and, therefore, Motown. Diana was named something like “Female Entertainer of Forever” and I always loved her. Immediately noticeable was Sanjaya’s curly 'do (we’ll get to that later), and Phil’s bare head, lampshade optional. Did you notice that when Ryan introduced the judges, he referred to them as the “people who found our contestants... read more
March 8, 2007: "Half Full or Half Empty?" | American Idol | 3/9/2007
There were no real surprises in the beginning; though I thought Phil would be going home, somehow I’m not surprised he’s staying. Jared is the first one to leave this week. Maybe it was the argyle. What the heck was that song Carrie sang? It was dreadful and she shouted the chorus repeatedly. If that’s any indication of what an Idol can look forward to, I hope my favorites don’t make it to that unhappy place. Let’s get on with it. Antonella had a lot of hair, but... read more
March 7, 2007: "Let’s Get to a Warmer Place" | American Idol | 3/8/2007
This was a completely different show than last night's, and aren’t we glad? With the numbers dwindling, the women understood that not only did they have to bring it, but they had to bring the “Yo Factor” as well. Four of the girls did that tonight. Stick around and I’ll tell you my picks at the end. We started off high energy when Jordin sang Pat Benatar’s “Heartbreaker.” I really like Jordin, but I’m gonna say here and now that she’s not vocally... read more
March 6, 2007: The Hair Is In! | American Idol | 3/7/2007
Even though I am no longer on vacation and the Peanut Gallery is sitting some 3,500 miles away, she has somehow managed to put her two cents in. She even got to watch the show three hours earlier than I did. Peanut Gallery: One hour tonight, thank god! Will Sanjaya finally go home? (One can only hope.) Is Phil wearing a lampshade? Last week was the dedication show, this week we might be surprised to find out a little something about each contestant — or not, depending on your level of... read more
March 1, 2007: "Sorry, Wrong Number." | American Idol | 3/2/2007
This was a total upset. Nick and Alaina were two of our four to be sent home and America agreed. But they kept Sanjaya and Antonella, and I just don’t understand. Both of them add nothing. All I can say is they must come from rich families and have been paying people to vote for them; there is no other explanation. Leslie was also sent home. I get that, but AJ was one of the more talented voices we heard this whole competition. I am beside myself. The PG is beside herself as well. I think... read more
February 28, 2007: "Utterly Flopless" | American Idol | 3/1/2007
Tonight, the ladies and the Peanut Gallery return for an encore visit. Since Sundance finally brought his game back, the gals are really going to have to give it up tonight. Before we even start, here are my predictions: Someone is going to mangle X-tina, Lakisha is going to bring the house down and the "S" girls are going to wow us. Sabrina will hopefully sing something jazzy and Stephanie definitely will. OK, having now watched the show, the "S" girls did bring it, and the mangling was of... read more
February 27, 2007: “In It to Win It” | American Idol | 2/28/2007
The Boys are Back in Town! (Well, some of them at least.)Please welcome the Peanut Gallery, aka my sister Wendy, who will be adding commentary throughout this week's eps.Ryan gave props to Jennifer Hudson for her Oscar, which she won no thanks to American Idol who ix-nayed her mid-season the third year.The guys really had a lot to live up to tonight. This was the “Dedication Show” where all the boys dedicated their performances to their mothers, fathers, grandmothers, girlfriends,... read more
February 22, 2007: "So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Good Night" | American Idol | 2/23/2007
As if this week can't get any worse, they make the contestants all sing together. I can’t watch them sow “The Seeds of Love.” I loved Tears for Fears, but like, in the '80s. This is like watching Up With People and not nearly as fun. Frankly, 90 percent of these kids should go on tour with them. And then they go straight to the first cut. (Thank God.)Highlights:— Sundance... What? — JT-alike! Go baby!!! He’s safe, he’s safe, he’s safe, he’s safe,... read more
February 21, 2007: The Ladies “Blew It Out the Box!” | American Idol | 2/22/2007
Tonight we open on our knees praying for something better than last night. Although, there’s been a lot of trash talk about my boy JT-alike (Chris Richardson), and I’m just not hearing that! I love him. Randy opens with, “It doesn’t matter what you sing as long as you sing it.” And I am with him. Let’s do some damage tonight, ladies! Paula better not walk past anything magnetic, because she is going to go flying — lighten up on the jewelry, P-shizzle. Then the... read more
February 20, 2007: “Simon Was a Teletubby” | American Idol | 2/21/2007
Guys Night. What ever happened to “Ladies First”? Not only has chivalry been completely eradicated but also we’ll have to muddle through five hours of Idol this week!!! I almost had a heart attack when Ryan said this. Like I have no other life. Like all I have time for is blogging and appearing on Idol Chat – speaking of which, I hope you all saw my television debut!! If you haven’t seen it, Idol Chat airs on the TV Guide Channel with repeats all week. Check your local... read more
February 14, 2007: "The One in Which Down Is Up and Left Is Right" | American Idol | 2/15/2007
And they couldn’t have said it better. This is the show where the term “24” will take on a whole new meaning. In other words, there will be no Jack Bauer to save any of the final few. We’re going down to 24 tonight, and if any of you use the web like I do, you already know who they are. There are to be some disappointments, but there may also be some happy surprises. The full list can be found by reading the entirety of my blog, entering a special code-word, verifying you... read more
February 13, 2007: "Real World: Peoria" | American Idol | 2/14/2007
Let's just start out with the best line: I’m not comfortable going to bed.I’ve got a secret. I worked on the very first American Idol auditions in New York. I remember Justin, I remember the horror of the initial auditions, but most of all I remember the yes/no rooms and the waiting. It felt like your skin slinking off your body, a hole being left where your heart used to be. Talk about trauma. There’s nothing like it, (and I was just a production assistant).On that note, welcome... read more
February 7, 2007: Do It, Do It to Ya | American Idol | 2/8/2007
Word of the day: "Bocalize."So it’s not all sunshine and roses over at American Idol headquarters. Seems like not only does Thomas Daniels, one of my faves for the golden ticket, have an arrest under his belt (a DUI, though, admittedly, it has been struck from his record), but two other hopefuls do as well. Akron Watson was arrested for possession of a little thing called marijuana, and Facial Girl, Ashlyn Carter, poured some sugar on it when she filled her ex-boyfriend’s gas tank... read more
February 6, 2007: Simon Says | American Idol | 2/7/2007
There may have been some insanely good vino imbibed before I got a chance to view this ep. So I was hoping that it would be all fun and games. Unfortunately, no one really stood out tonight. It lacked the excitement of the last several episodes and also missed out on the delusional factor. Frankly, it felt like we were all just going through the motions. Simon arrived jet-lagged, and the day started on a sour note. But this was the show where we really saw that whatever Simon says, goes. Ashlyn... read more
January 31, 2007: Fluctuate and Reverberate | American Idol | 2/1/2007
Word of the day: XcentricAnimal of the day: PantherJob title of the day: actor/model/author/singer-songwriter/rapper/composer/producer (did I get them all?)The “most exciting entertainer on planet earth” opened the show and let’s just say, David Copperfield he is not. Martik Manoukin, aka Xcentric, was perhaps the strangest of the lot in L.A. The sound effects as he tossed off his glasses, vest and shirt were probably the best part of his show. But wait, there was the panther... read more
January 30, 2007: The Tears of David Hasselhoff | American Idol | 1/31/2007
Word of the day: Overwhell. No, not overwhelm, just overwhell….We’ve arrived in Birmingham — the home of Bo Bice, Taylor Hicks and Ruben Studdard. Frankly, I haven’t seen much of any of them over the past year. Now 11,000 potential American Idols await their fates. Please, someone, tell me what was up with Ms. Abdul? She was definitely on something. She was up, she was down, and that was only during day one. She didn’t even bother to show up for day two. Another night... read more
January 24, 2007: New York | American Idol | 1/25/2007
Start spreading the news. The word of the day: Interpretated.These two-hour shows are killers. Tonight’s American Idol brought us some of the best and worst of New York. Our guest judge for the evening was the lovely Carol Bayer Sager, known for her fabulous songwriting with Burt Bacharach.Simon was in rare form, ushering the judges toward quick yeses and nos. Paula and Simon got into another tiff, and Carol was surprisingly interactive. Again, I have little to say about Randy, but he... read more
January 23, 2007: Memphis | American Idol | 1/24/2007
The word of the day: Confidentiality. Highlights – Castro goes to Hollywood! Paula tweaks Simon’s right one. Ryan is stumped for a comeback when the "Burning Love" singer says, “No, I’m not gonna dance with the song, I’m just gonna do a little movement.” And who can forget the girl with the tri-colored hair who said, “I forgot my medication.”Last week: four hours. Grueling. This week: only three. So easy. Tonight: one hour. Heaven. OK, so, we’ve got... read more
January 17, 2007: “It Was Almost Non-Human” | American Idol | 1/18/2007
Word of the day: Hotness - oh, you know what I'm talking about.Tuesday night’s premiere show garnered over 40 million viewers! The biggest American Idol premiere ever! How apropos that the second night of the No. 1 TV show in America starts with Uncle Sam. He may want us, but we don’t want him. And so the bizarreness resumes.I quite enjoyed the mother/daughter team. Darwin Reedy, aka Misha, was a train wreck, but in seeing her mother, one could see the resemblance. Misha sang Don't... read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 1/16/2007
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Ryan Seacrest + Nudity = Paradise | Today's News: Our Take | 1/11/2007
What happens in Vegas won't stay in Vegas on Paradise City, an upcoming reality show produced by American Idol host Ryan Seacrest. Set to debut on E! in the spring, the show will follow a group of twentysomethings — including a singer, an illusionist and a TV reporter — trying to make it big in Las Vegas. "There are a lot of people who move to Vegas to make it in the entertainment business because they think it’s too difficult to get noticed or recognized in L.A.," Seacrest says.... read more
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In the Works: HBO's Preacher, Armed Celebs and More | Today's News: Our Take | 11/29/2006
HBO is adapting Preacher for TV, a popular Vertigo comic series about a Texas holy man, possessed by the supernatural coupling of an angel and a demon, who journeys across America with an old girlfriend and an Irish vampire, to find God.... Ponch himself, Erik Estrada, Jack Osbourne and La Toya Jackson are among those on board for Armed and Famous, a CBS reality series that puts C-listers through reserve-police-officer training, then send them on patrol, with loaded guns and all. Recipe. For.... read more
Short Cuts: Law & Order, Ryan Seacrest and More! | Today's News: Our Take | 10/27/2006
Law & Order: Criminal Intent will become the first drama series since 2001 to air weekday reruns in broadcast syndication when it unspools reruns on Fox-owned stations starting next fall.... Ryan Seacrest confirmed on Thursday's Extra that he and Dick Clark will again cohost ABC's New Year's Eve special this Dec. 31.... A Dec. 19 street date has been announced for the straight-to-DVD sequel American Pie: The Naked Mile, featuring what is undoubtedly another blink-and-you-miss-it cameo by... read more
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Ryan Seacrest Keeps Dick Clark Rockin' | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 12/30/2005
Who to watch, who to watch, as your watch ticks toward midnight on Dec. 31? Of course, no one can be faulted for defaulting to ABC's tried-and-true Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2006, which begins at 10 pm/ET. Although the ageless entertainer was MIA last year (having suffered a stroke just weeks prior), he is now back, to be joined in Times Square by American Idol's Ryan Seacrest, while teen queen Hilary Duff oversees things on the West Coast feed. "I think it was important in Dick's ... read more
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Idol's Judd Defends Elvis Moves | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 3/2/2005
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Idol Finalists Party Down! | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 3/15/2004
Hey kids! Where were you when American Idol's Wild Card results show aired last week? Party Boy was watching with the final 12 themselves, who were invited to Fox's Idol bash at Pearl in West Hollywood, Calif. This was every wannabe star's night to feel like an A-lister. The multi-employed Ryan Seacrest worked the red carpet for 75 minutes before entering the front door! And the finalists all followed suit, hungrily milking their first real taste of Hollywood celebrity. "This is so surreal,"... read more
Idol Host Feuding with Kathy Griffin? | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 1/28/2003
American Idol host Ryan Seacrest is setting the record straight about his so-called feud with self-proclaimed D-list comedian Kathy Griffin. The rivalry was allegedly sparked at last month's American Music Awards, when Seacrest ? in an unscripted bit ? opened Griffin's blouse while the duo presented the Fans' Choice Award. Not missing a beat, Griffin retaliated by implying Seacrest was gay. Although Griffin kept her composure while at the dais, the Celebrity Mole contestant apparently lost ... read more