Spotlight on Ryan Seacrest from ‘American Idol’: Man of many talents

Ryan Seacrest is the host of American Idol, but the man of many talents also has a thriving broadcast career and multiple television ventures. So, how does Hollywood’s busiest man mange to keep so many balls in the air at the same time? Seacrest thrives on being busy and is happiest when he’s constantly moving from one project to another. His can-do attitude and boundless energy come in handy, too.

Ryan Seacrest is at the forefront of the media and entertainment industry. While hosting and producing multiple television and radio programs, building his Ryan Seacrest Productions banner into a leading television production company and managing myriad brand ventures, Seacrest is redefining what it means to be a successful Hollywood entrepreneur. He has been honored with an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program category for his work on American Idol, and has also hosted the live network broadcast of the Emmy telecast.

Seacrest holds preeminent positions in broadcast television, nationally syndicated radio, local radio and cable. He currently serves as host of:

• American Idol
• American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest
• On Air with Ryan Seacrest, his #1 nationally syndicated morning drive-time radio show for Clear Channel’s 102.7 KIIS-FM.

Additionally, Seacrest hosts and produces E! News and its awards-show coverage and executive-produces and co-hosts Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.

Ryan Seacrest’s TV credits include:

• Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution
• Keeping Up with the Kardashians
• Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami
• Kim and Kourtney Take New York

Seacrest’s ever-growing brand spans beyond media with his many entrepreneurial endeavors. He has extensive deals with brand heavyweights Proctor & Gamble, Coke and Microsoft, and recently announced a strategic marketing and technology alliance with Eventful, Inc.

Ryan Seacrest is very active on social networking sites, and currently has 3,839,945 followers on Twitter alone. Below are some of his most recent Twitter posts:

• “East Coast! 10 minutes away from new episode of American Idol. Milwaukee auditions. I would reserve a spot on the couch right now!”
  
• “In radio meeting. We’re arguing about what couples argue about most.”
  
• “Our producer Patty Rodriguez is literally about to have her baby in our studio. How much time after water breaks to get her to the hospital?”
  
• “Working with my team for a James Cameron interview on Friday.”
  
• “Happy birthday shoutout to Alicia keys. The consistent work she does for research organizations is inspiring.”
  

Originally from Atlanta, GA, Seacrest’s professional career in broadcasting began at the age of 16 when he applied for an internship at WSTR, one of Atlanta’s top radio stations. While working at STAR 94, he finished high school and attended the University of Georgia where he majored in journalism. He currently resides in Los Angeles.

Fans can watch Ryan Seacrest in action every Wednesday and Thursday nights on American idol. Tonight’s episode features a fourth week of auditions, this time in Nashville, and airs at 8/7c on FOX.

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