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'American Idol' stars in talks for bigger pay

Ryan Seacrest has a $30 million deal, Simon Cowell is in talks for what could be $45 million a year and Paula Abdul has cut her request for $20 million, sources say, amid a dearth of TV network hits. The first talent auditions for the ninth season of the Fox juggernaut "American Idol" are still two weeks away, but there is already a beauty contest going on behind the scenes.

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03:03 on July 27 2009

'American Idol' stars in talks for bigger pay

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Ryan Seacrest has a $30 million deal, Simon Cowell is in talks for what could be $45 million a year and Paula Abdul has cut her request for $20 million, sources say, amid... more info

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