A household name from his decades on radio and television as an award-winning host and producer, Ryan Seacrest is confirmed to host the beloved music competition series American Idol for its first season on ABC. He announced on Live with Kelly and Ryan. Seacrest had a long run with “Idol,” having served as host for the franchise since its inception in 2002. Since first stepping onto the iconic “Idol” stage, Seacrest has become a fixture in pop culture and media, most recently … [Read more...] about Ryan Seacrest returns to American Idol
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Ryan Seacrest Productions partners with Tastemade for TV
Realscreen reports that Ryan Seacrest Productions (RSP) is teaming up with digital food network Tastemade to bring its food and lifestyle programming to TV. California-based Tastemade, which launched just over a year ago, exists on digital and mobile platforms, and connects users with a slate of cooking shows and food-oriented video content. Its partnership with RSP, which also produces E!’s Keeping Up With The Kardashians is intended to extend the brand to traditional … [Read more...] about Ryan Seacrest Productions partners with Tastemade for TV
Big Brother connects with Facebook
First American Idol, now Germany’s Big Brother. Endemol has launched a voting platform on Facebook in Germany for the reality television series, Big Brother. For the first time ever, fans will be able to vote online for the contestant that they would like to see leave the “Big Brother” house. Up until now viewers have only been able to place their votes by calling in or sending text messages. Endemol in cooperation with plazz entertainment AG, has developed one of the first … [Read more...] about Big Brother connects with Facebook
Comcast Entertainment Group and Ryan Seacrest announce new partnership
Los Angeles - Comcast Entertainment Group and Ryan Seacrest have forged a new multi-year agreement that will expand Seacrest's television and new media production business across the company's networks via Ryan Seacrest Productions, the star's full service, independent production company. Under terms of the agreement, Seacrest continues to serve as managing editor and anchor of E! News, along with Giuliana Rancic, and as executive producer and host of E!'s Live From the Red Carpet specials. The … [Read more...] about Comcast Entertainment Group and Ryan Seacrest announce new partnership