Though he still has to pen a best-selling book to qualify, Ryan Seacrest is leaping closer to becoming the new King of All Media.

The American Idol host, who turned 31 on Christmas Eve, and his Ryan Seacrest Productions have signed a $21-million contract with the E! cable network to develop, produce and host a variety of programs that, in some cases, are scheduled to run simultaneous with his duties on Idol.

The new deal, which is said to cover approximately three years, calls for Seacrest to executive produce the network's Live from the Red Carpet awards-show coverage, starting with the Jan. 16 Golden Globes Awards. In addition, he will serve as managing editor of E! News; will produce and host celebrity interview specials; act as tower host of red-carpet shows; and start – in March – as lead anchor E! News.

--Could he be a bigger douchebag?

Source: People

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Posted by Lawren at January 4, 2006 07:41 AM | Trackbacks (0)

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He's a cute douchebag though. I'd like to watch this season's , but I'm not sure I can handle another season of Paula slobbering all over the contestants

Says: Sheryl at January 4, 2006 08:34 AM

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uh, this season's American Idol, that is.

Says: Sheryl at January 4, 2006 08:36 AM

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pretty successful for 31 years old.

Says: at January 4, 2006 09:14 AM

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