Ryan Seacrest

Julianne Hough: Got Milk? Yes, But No Ring!

February 02, 2011 Celebrity Highlights

"Extra" caught up with actress/dancer Julianne Hough at the launch of her "Got Milk?" campaign to talk about her BF Ryan Seacrest -- and the rumor that her brother Derek has left "Dancing with the Stars" for good.

When asked if she and Seacrest were getting serious, Hough laughed, "Have I got any jewelry on my hands? I don't think so. No, not on my fingers, no," adding, "I would love to get married and have kids eventually in my life. We'll see. We kinda both work really hard, but it works. We make the time."

And how about the scuttlebutt that her brother, Derek Hough, is leaving "DWTS"? Hough explained, "Just this season, I gotta make that clear. He's not leaving the show, just taking a season off. Trust me, I know how it feels, because you go back to back-to-back and you're like, 'I am so brain dead I can't even think about another step to do and choreograph.' I'm so proud of my brother."

Vote! Who Should Replace Regis?

January 19, 2011 Television

After Regis Philbin announced that he'll be retiring after more than 25 years on "Live with Regis and Kelly," ABC aims to find a replacement "in the coming months."

In the meantime, everyone seems to have an opinion as to who they'd like to see as the next co-host. Two of Kelly's favorites are former "All My Children" co-stars Josh Duhamel and Cameron Mathison. A hopeful Ripa also shouted-out to Tom Cruise saying, "Call me."

Ryan Seacrest to Replace Regis Philbin?

January 18, 2011 Hot Topics

Now that Regis Philbin has announced his retirement from "Live with Regis and Kelly," there's already buzz on who might replace him on the morning talk show.

Sources tell "Extra" ABC is interested in making a blockbuster deal to get Ryan Seacrest, since the "American Idol" host's TV contracts will be up for the first time in years.

'Extra' Raw! 'Idol' Judge Randy Jackson at The Grove

January 12, 2011 American Idol

"American Idol" judge Randy Jackson stopped by The Grove to chat with "Extra's" Mario Lopez about the new "Idol" season -- including whose got the bigger wardrobe trailer, Jennifer Lopez or Ryan Seacrest. Watch the interview, dawg!

Seacrest on 'Idol': 'We Found Some Excellent Contestants!'

January 06, 2011 American Idol

"American Idol's" Ryan Seacrest is looking forward to this season's competition, premiering Jan. 19 on FOX.

"I figured we'd find some good kids when we left for the auditions but these kids exceeded our expectations," Seacrest told "Extra" at the Television Critics Association party for E! Entertainment. "We found some excellent contestants!"

Seacrest also said "Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez may end up being the tough one. "Jennifer is tough. She gives tough love, and she expects a lot from them, which is good."

Other E! stars were on hand at the party, including "Chelsea Lately's "acerbic host and comedian Chelsea Handler. "I have opinions... and people need to deal with it," Handler quipped.

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'American Idol' Moving to Weds. and Thurs.

November 19, 2010 American Idol

FOX has decided to move "American Idol" to Wednesday and Thursdays nights, shaking up their 2010-2011 TV mid-season lineup.

The "American Idol" two-night premiere event begins Wednesday, Jan. 19 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, Jan. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), with new judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler joining veteran Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest.

Lifechanger: Ryan Seacrest Helps Pediatric Hospitals

November 10, 2010 Lifechangers

"American Idol" and radio host Ryan Seacrest turns "Extra" Lifechanger, by helping set up "The Voice" at a pediatric hospital in Atlanta.

Launched by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, the initiative creates mini radio stations for sick kids, allowing them play deejay.

Seacrest explained, "The idea is these kids can do anything they want in that studio, if they wanna go in and host a show or interview a celebrity or take phone calls. It's built for them to do that."

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J.Lo Disses Diva Dirt on Seacrest's Show

October 08, 2010 American Idol

Season 10 of "American Idol" is just getting started, and rumors of a feud between Ryan Seacrest and new judge Jennifer Lopez are already brewing, but the singer is putting all the lies on the Jenny chopping block.

Lopez called in to Ryan's KIIS-FM radio show on Friday to kill rumors that the two have been fighting over dressing rooms and battling to become "Idol's" top diva.