Ryan Seacrest

November 07, 2011 Celebrity Highlights

The conviction of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, caused a flurry of tweets from the entertainment community, including Jackson's sister, La Toya, Ryan Secrest, Nicki Minaj and others.

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Sister La Toya felt vindicated, tweeting, "VICTORY!!!!!! Michael I love you and I will continue to fight until ALL are brought to justice! Thank you EVERYONE for your love and support! It will ALWAYS be appreciated!"

October 24, 2011 American Idol

Check out the first promo video for the upcoming Season 11 of "American Idol," with judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest!

The new season of "American Idol" premieres Sunday, January 22 on FOX!

September 26, 2011 Live Chats

From Fergie setting the record straight on the Black Eyed Peas breakup rumor to Alicia Keys gushing about her 11-month son, Egypt, "Extra" captured all the star-studded moments at this year's iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas.

Check it out!

August 23, 2011 Celebrity Highlights

"Footloose" starlet Julianne Hough said she loved attending Kim Kardashian's wedding over the weekend, but she and boyfriend Ryan Seacrest are not following suit any time soon.

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"I'm not anywhere near a wedding right now, but it was a beautiful wedding!" Hough gushed to "Extra" about the Kardashian-Humphries nuptials.

August 17, 2011 American Idol

"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest tweeted a pic of himself having lunch with judges Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler -- and Jennifer Lopez, who FOX announced Wednesday is officially returning to the show for a second season!

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"First lunch w/the crew for @americanidol season 11," Seacrest wrote of the snap taken during a break from filming the Savannah, GA auditions.

August 10, 2011 American Idol

"American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed Wednesday that judge Jennifer Lopez will indeed return for another season on the hit FOX show.

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During an interview on Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show, Lythgoe said, "I believe we're still waiting for the official announcements but I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of 'American Idol,' is back for the next season."

It's been rumored Lopez was looking to bump her salary to $20 million. No official confirmation from FOX as yet.

July 15, 2011 Lifechangers

"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest talked with "Extra" at the launch of The Voice, an innovative program for seriously ill and injured children at Philadelphia Children's Hospital.

We chatted with Seacrest about his mission to help the kids, and his wish for Jennifer Lopez to return to "Idol." "I'm hoping she's coming back next season," he said. "We had remarkable chemistry with the group of judges. It would be my wish we get an announcement soon from Jennifer that she's coming back."

As for The Voice studio, Seacrest explained, "This is the second Voice studio we've set up. It's a radio television studio designed to broadcast in all the hospital rooms for the kids. They can come be hosts, do the interviews and meet the celebrities that come by."

June 20, 2011 Poll Vault

After Regis Philbin announced five months ago that he will plans on retiring from "Live with Regis and Kelly," the show's execs have narrowed the search for his replacement to three possible candidates.

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Radio and TV personality Ryan Seacrest, 36; TV host and Bravo executive Andy Cohen, 43; and TV host, actor and Kelly Ripa's husband, Mark Consuelos, 40, are all contenders, according to the Wall Street Journal.