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Ryan Seacrest May Not Renew 'American Idol' Role

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:05:50 +0000

There’s no one quite like Ryan Seacrest, which is precisely why FOX is trying so hard to keep him as the host of ‘American Idol.’ Seacrest’s $45 million contract is up for renewal, but it’s possible that he won’t be returning to run the hit singing competition.

'American Idol' to Return January 2012 for New Season

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:18:49 +0000

Good news, ‘American Idol‘ fans! We don’t have long to wait for the new season — ‘Idol’ will return to FOX in January 2012. Though it may seem like Season 10 just ended, it’s already time for a fresh batch of hopefuls. Hot on the heels of Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina‘s success, FOX has [...]

'American Idol' and 'Sunday Night Football' Are Top TV Shows for Ad Rates

Bob Sassone — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:48:00 +0000

It’s probably no surprise that Fox’s ‘American Idol’ tops the list for shows where it costs the most for companies to buy advertising. But it probably is shocking that the show giving them a run for their ad money isn’t another reality show or even ‘Two and a Half Men;’ it’s NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football.’

Advertising Age has the full rundown on what every single prime-time show charges for a 30 second spot.