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'American Idol' Not Paying Ryan Seacrest $15 Million A Year

Host's new deal refers to CKX projects not related to show.By Jocelyn Vena Ryan Seacrest Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images While people wonder just how much it would have cost "American Idol" to keep Paula Abdul as a judge following her departure on Tuesday, executives for the show are clarifying earlier reports that its host, Ryan Seacrest, has re-upped his contract to earn a whopping $15 million a year. According to Fox Entertainment Chairman Peter Rice, Seacrest isn't actually get...

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13:58 on August 7 2009

'American Idol' Not Paying Ryan Seacrest $15 Million A Year

MTV.com News — Host's new deal refers to CKX projects not related to show.By Jocelyn Vena Ryan Seacrest Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images While people wonder just how much it... more info

13:58 on August 7 2009

Paula Abdul Has Received 'Many Wonderful' Post-'American Idol' Offers

VH1 News — Paula Abdul spoke about the "many wonderful things" that have been offered to her since announcing her departure from "American Idol" and said she wouldn't rule out appea... more info

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