Ryan Seacrest keeps Idol job – Contract renewed to stay on American Idol

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Guillermo Paz

Ryan Seacrest has just signed a $30 million deal to continue hosting American Idol. The presenter has been on the show since it first hit the screens ten years, and it was thought he would be parting ways.

However his contract has been extended by two years, which should bring the number of seasons he participates in up to a satisfactory figure for fans. Yes, if you only watch the show for Mr Seacrest, you won’t have to stop watching and find entertainment on www.poker.dk or check out X Factor or other plan B.
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Shahs of Sunset in the making: Bravo and Ryan Seacrest docu series to be produced

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Guillermo Paz

Bravo Media announced that it will partner with Ryan Seacrest Productions on the new docu-series, “Shahs of Sunset” (working title). The series will follow a group of young Persian-American friends who juggle living and working in LA while balancing the demands of their families and traditions.
“The Persian American community in Los Angeles is a perfect fit for Bravo’s next great docu-series. The group of friends featured in our show are colorful, affluent, and fun,” said Andy Cohen, Executive Vice President of Original Programming and Development for Bravo. “Ryan and his team understand what our viewers want to see and when they brought us this group we responded immediately. There’s not a show like it on TV”
“We’re pleased to bring this exciting new story of a distinct and compelling community of Los Angeles to the Bravo audience,” said series executive producer Ryan Seacrest. “The series will offer rich characters and relatable storylines about everyday life — love, work, friendship and family — steeped in a diverse culture, which is wildly entertaining and fun.”
From over-the-top shopping sprees on Rodeo Drive to traditional family feasts at home, “Shahs of Sunset” celebrates the opulent lifestyle of a group of young, friends who have grown up together in Los Angeles and are now trying to balance their active social lives with their up-and-coming careers. Armed with chromed-out cars, logo-ridden purses and designer outfits, they’ve got it and they’re not afraid to flaunt it. But while these young socialites know how to spend money – they also know the value of family and tradition. It’s a part of Los Angeles culture and lifestyle that definitely has to be seen to be believed.
“Shahs of Sunset” is produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions with Ryan Seacrest serving as executive producer on the series.

What do you think? Will you watch Bravo and Ryan Seacrest´s docu series Shahs of Sunset? Let me know in the comments section.
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The Tonight Show – 1/10 Recap: Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson, American Idol cast

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Guillermo Paz

“The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” features a nightly monologue (the longest in late night), news-making guests, and ongoing comedy segments, including “Headlines,” “Jaywalking” and “Battle of Jaywalking All-Stars.”

Last night was no exception. The full cast of American Idol joined Jay for a wild interview. He had a chat with Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest. Also Dan Ahdoot did a very funny Stand Up Performance on The Tonight Show.

In this video recap we´ve prepared, you can check everything out

Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler Interview on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1/10/2011

Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler sit down with Jay to talk about why they joined American Idol and pranks the four of them play on each other.

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Casting Call: Ryan Seacrest´s Chance now auditioning!

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Guillermo Paz

Chance Poster casting call audition In yet another Casting Call. In this case a reality show. The newest from Ryan Seacrest. A show called Chance.

Do you need CA$H to realize your dreams?

No matter how extraordinary, selfless or off the wall your dream might be, a new reality game show needs you! Whether you’re asking for $50.00 or $250,000 – if you’ve got passion and the gift of gab the money could be yours!
You can literally ask for anything!
Is there something you’ve always wanted but could never quite afford? Do you have a lifelong ambition that you are desperate to fulfill? We’re looking for people to come up with unique and exciting ideas.

You must be at least 14 years of age to apply – no DREAM is too BIG or too SMALL!

To apply for the show, you may either attend an open call OR submit a video. For more information please see below.
ATTEND AN OPEN CALL

CLICK HERE to download Application

Open Call for Chance Locations:

Saturday September 12, 2009

Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Meeting and Event Center in Culver City
10601 W. Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90232
10am-4pm

Austin
YMCA Town Lake
1100 W. Cesar Chaves
Austin, Texas 78703
10am-4pm

Miami
2100 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
10am-4pm
Saturday September 19, 2009

NYC
Millennium Broadway Hotel
8th Floor
145 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
10am-4pm

St. Louis
Patricia Stevens College
330 N. Fourth Street
Saint Louis, Misouri 63102
10am-4pm

IMPORTANT INFO: If you want to apply for the show, You MUST bring the following items with you to the open call to be considered.
1) Completed and signed Application.
2) Your 2-3 minute pitch on why you NEED the money and what it will buy you.
3) A few recent clear photos of yourself. If you are applying with a group, please include a recent photo of the entire group together and an additional photo of the leader of the group. If your case is for someone (or something) other than yourself, please include a picture of him/her/them/it as well as a recent photo of you.
4) Include any additional visuals that will help plead your case.
5) A photocopy of your Driver’s License or government issued photo ID.

No Application will be complete until we receive the signed original in person at an open call.

SHOOT A VIDEO

CLICK HERE to download Video Submission Instructions NOTE: You only need to create a video if you are not able to make it to one of our open calls.

SEND US YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION AND VIDEO

Send in your:
1. Completed Application
2. All Required Documents (as outlined in the Application and Video submission instructions)
3. Videotape
4. Photos

CHANCE CASTING
249 N. Brand Blvd. #518
Glendale, CA 91203

DEADLINE: Completed applications and videotapes must be received as soon as possible or before September 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET to be considered.* Remember, the earlier the better.

*The production company reserves the right to extend the application deadline in its sole discretion.

American Idol Finale: Video of Kara Dio Guardi and Bikini Girl

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Guillermo Paz

kara dioguardi bikini girl video photo Kara DioGuardi attempts to out-expose Bikini Girl. That was one of the highest moments of American Idol finale where Kris Allen won American Idol

The moment when Kara Dio Guardi took the stage to sing alongside (or better put against) Katrina Darrell a.k.a. Bikini Girl.

The song was Vision of Love, but the singing was not the thing that got everyone talking in fact, the moment when Kara DioGuardi showed off her body was.

She flashed everybody and tried to outbikinigirl the Bikini Girl.

Great moment when Kara DioGuardi showed her bikini. Ryan Seacrest afterwards joked with her about her abs.

Did you like Kara DioGuardi bikini?

You didn´t see the video of Kara DioGuardi bikini girl sing off?

Check it out here

Video of Kara DioGuardi bikini girl sing off

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American Idol Season 8 Finale: Kris Allen is the Next American Idol!!!

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Guillermo Paz

american-idol-finale-between-kris-allen-and-adam-lambert So… We are at the end of season 8 of American Idol, and a great finale between Kris Allen and Adam Lambert.

I could only start watching American Idol Finale live very late on the episode… but caught enough of Fergie to be happy.

With a special show, filled with guest stars and the performance of all the other American Idol contestants from this year.

Of course Fergie looking hot is a good moment of American Idol finale. Black Eyed Peas guest star performance.

Will we see something on Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell romance?

The prizes to all the contestants are still on the roll… and Katrina Darrell, bikini girl (Who, BTW got a boob job) won for best Attitude. Then they sang together with Kara DioGuardi the infamous cat fight song between them Vision of Love.

Kara Dio Guardi is hot!!! She was also a bikini girl for charity. Don´t miss the video of Kara DioGuardi flashing her bikini.

Allison Iraheta and Cindy Lauper singing together is yet another great moment of American Idol Finale… they are singing Time After Time.

Danny Gokey singing with Lionel Richie… Wow! Maybe he could´ve been here…

Adam Lambert journey in the show video was up next…

Adam Lambert singing Beth from Kiss was a great moment… but Kiss MTV Unplugged version was too darn good… but wait… here comes Kiss to perform on American Idol Finale.

Detroit Rock City by Kiss and Adam Lambert is filled with energy!!! Then onto Kiss and Adam Lambert singing Rock and Roll All Nite and no one is sitting on that arena!

American Idol Finale between Kris Allen and Adam Lambert is turning out to be quite the show man!

Following with the wow moments on American Idol Finale, Carlos Santana takes the stage and performs of course brilliantly, and then enters Matt Giraud to sing Black Magic Woman with Santana… What a dream, right? And then onto Supernatural´s big hit Smooth featuring Matt Giraud, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey, Jorge Nunez Mendez, and the rest of top thirteen.

Video of David Cook giving Kris Allen and Adam Lambert new cars… two great Ford Fusions.

And after that Michael Sarver´s performance with Megan Joy Corkrey and Steve Martin there.

(BTW listening to Megan Joy Corkrey is painful though).

G-Force first official trailer during the commercial break… nice… the movie´s premiering on July 24th

After a suited up presentation by the guys it´s Rod Stewart performing on American Idol finale singing Maggie May

Then… the next golden prize in American Idol for outstanding female. (I´d call the prize outoftune female… but…), except we have there Tatiana Del Toro back on American Idol finale. I thought we had enough from her, but hey… she´s singing, and she can do it… and she is now making fun of herself… so everything´s good with her after a 12 week break since the last time I saw her… I now can stand her.

After Queen performing on American Idol Finale with We Are the Champions…

And the winner is Kris Allen!!!!!!!!!!

The Next American Idol is Kris Allen!!!!!!!!

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And he closes the show singing No Boundaries!!!!!!!!

Are you as happy as I am hearing that Kris Allen is the next American Idol?

Matt Giraud Eliminated from American Idol! – Top 4 Revealed

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Guillermo Paz

americanidoltop5 Ok, so last night´s American Idol was huge…

And filled with surprises.

Among them Taylor Hicks performing on American Idol, Jamie Foxx singing on American Idol, Natalie Cole guest star on American Idol.

But the most shocking part was perhaps that top 2 was formed by Danny Gokey and Allison Iraheta, for the surprise of everybody, even Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell.

After that, while in the bottom three of American Idol were Kris Allen, Matt Giraud and Adam Lambert.

Then, Ryan Seacrest should save one more and… there goes Kris Allen to the top 4 of American Idol.

The final save was for Adam Lambert… but… is he safe to become the next American Idol… well, maybe not…

So… Matt Giraud is out of American Idol; and next week with Rock And Roll week on American Idol, we´ll enjoy our top 4 Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert.

Wow!

So… who´s going to be the next American Idol?

American Idol April 21st: How to vote in American Idol and Tonight Performances – Top 5 American Idol April 28th 2009

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Guillermo Paz

americanidoltop5 It’s down to the Top 5 in American Idol! And tonight the show was about The Rat Pack, and in the video they have a mistery metor… Jamie Foxx.

In the recap video of last week, we can see the Jamie Foxx with the Idols.

Is there going to be a Paula and Simon kiss, so, once again… Are Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul dating?I also gotta say it. Kara is hot tonight

Kris Allen Performing The Way you look tonight

Kris opens, and he´s one of the frontrunners… Jamie Foxx said it better: “This dude is a dude I´d do a record with”. He´s got the sixties vibe alright, man. He´s on his way to top three for sure.

Randy Jackson “I personally think this is your best performance to date”.

Kara DioGuardi “You have set the technical standards so high for tonight”.

Paula Abdul “You made the transition from adorable boy next door into the ever so handsome sophisticated gentleman”.

Simon Cowell “I don´t get the feeling from you that you can win the competition”.

How to vote for Kris Allen on American Idol April 28th Top 5?

1-866-IDOLS-01 (866 436 5701)
Text “Vote” to 5701

Allison Iraheta performing Someone to watch over me.

Allison just turned 17 years old yesterday, so maybe that will help her to get to top four.

Kara DioGuardi “I ain´t nervous for you anymore. You are not a one trick pony”.

Paula Abdul “I´m really proud of you”

Simon Cowell “Do you think you can win the competition at this stage? I don´t feel that belief in you. It was a great performance, but I have a horrible feeling you could be in trouble tonight”

Randy Jackson “You sang like Pink but with thousand more octaves”.

And a lot more of Simon and Paula looks and fooling around

How to vote for Allison Iraheta on American Idol April 28th Top 5?

1-866-IDOLS-02 (866 436 5702)
Text “Vote” to 5702

Matt Giraud performing My Funny Valentine.

Matt Giraud had an extra life, so he´s here to perform one of his favourite styles in jazz. Is he going to be catlike and get yet another life?

Randy Jackson “That was one of the hardest song to perform. It was a little pitchy. It didn´t all quite came together. A 6 out of 10”

Kara DioGuardi “I didn´t feel you were emotionally connected”.

Paula Abdul “I love what you did with the song”. (Paula and Simon with a new fooling around)

Simon Cowell “It was authentic. It was a Nat King Cole type of performance. You were brilliant”.

How to vote for Matt Giraud on American Idol April 28th Top 5?

1-866-IDOLS-03 (866 436 5703)
Text “Vote” to 5703

Danny Gokey singing Come Rain or Come Shine.

Jamie Foxx challenging Danny Gokey and his confidence was quite interesting. The looks of Rat Pack Night are all great, from the band to the performers to the judges. But Danny should get contact lenses.

Randy Jackson “You are the only one I heard who can have an album of songs like that and sell”.

Kara Dio Guardi “You have swagged tonight”.

Paula Abdul “I´m gonna keep this short. Stellar performance”.

Simon Cowell “You came out tonight to prove a point. That was outstanding”.

How to vote for Danny Gokey on American Idol April 28th Top 5?

1-866-IDOLS-04 (866 436 5704)
Text “Vote” to 5704

Adam Lambert singing Feeling Good.

He´s the New Zac Efron probably… we´ll see him everywhere in the next year… but he probably deserves it.

Randy Jackson “A little too drama for me, but you are in the zone”

Kara DioGuardi “You´re shocking in a good way”

Paula Abdul “You make me feel better. It´s like the Olympics and you are Michael Phelps”.

Simon Cowell “You want to win, and you want to prove a point every week”.

How to vote for Adam Lambert on American Idol April 28th Top 5?

1-866-IDOLS-05 (866 436 5705)
Text “Vote” to 5705

So.. who are you going to vote on American Idol? Who should go home?

My bets: Bottom Three: Matt Giraud, Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen. With Matt Giraud going home.

And next week Allison is the one going home…

Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai get eliminated on American Idol Double Elimination Night

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Guillermo Paz

americanidoltop7 Yesterday, Top 7 of American Idol had Disco Night; but tonight… doomsday… double elimination night.

We are looking for any more hint on the romance of Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul; is it right? are Simon and Paula they dating? Of course they don´t tell anything…

But, let´s get bacj to the show…

Tonight… double elimination night on American Idol. Who leaves the show?

The show starts with the review from yesterday´s show. And then Enter Ryan Seacrest

Then a Video of Paula Abdul training the Idols top 7 in the choreography.

Paula Abdul presents the Idols all looking very seventies…

They are doing it quite cool, but the lip sync is too notorious man!

Once again Adam, Kris and Danny showing they are the most complete of the bunch… so there are the top three most probably.

Oh… Paula Abdul is so happy they nailed it!

Then after the first break, a new Ford Fusion video featuring American Idol Top 7.

And Ryan starts with…

Lil Rounds and her feedback. And after the nationwide vote America has decided that Lil Rounds is in the bottom spot and gets eliminated. She steps into the stage to perform again I´m Every Woman. So the journey for Lil Rounds on American Idol ends here… do you agree?

Paula Abdul said Why didn´t you sing like that yesterday.

Randy Jackson said this is just the beginning

Simon Cowell said I´m still a huge fan of yours, even though you made some bad decisions.

Kara DioGuardi I think you learned some things you are going to put in your career for the years to come.

After Lil Rounds elimination on American Idol a new commercial break and then when the show comes back… a Disco medley by many figures such as Thelma Houston and KC from KC and the Sunshine Band (what happened to his voice damned!). And a new commercial break.

Back again let´s find out who´s next…

Kris Allen standing up getting his feedback. After the nationwide vote… Kris Allen is safe on American Idol and onto Top 5

Adam Lambert standing up to get his feedback. After the voting… Adam Lambert is safe on American Idol and onto Top 5

Danny Gokey standing up getting his feedback. After the voting… Danny Gokey is safe on American Idol and onto Top 5

There you have your top three all safe.

Anoop Desai standing getting his feedback. After the nationwide vote Anoop Desai is in the bottom three.

Allison Iraheta and Matt Giraud standing getting their feedback.

Allison Iraheta is in the bottom three of American Idol

Matt Giraud is safe and onto American Idol Top 5

One of them is leaving the show… I thought Matt was going… but hey; I was wrong.

After the commercial break, David Archuleta comes to perform in the American Idol stage. And the to give some advice to the bottom two.

Back from the last break… the decision.

After a record breaking vote of over 45 million votes.

Anoop Desai is eliminated from American Idol and Allison Iraheta is safe and onto American Idol Top 5

Finally the video of Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai journey on the show

Do you agree with the outcome of the show?

Who should be the next American Idol?

American Idol April 21st: How to vote in American Idol and Tonight Performances – Top 7 American Idol

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Guillermo Paz

americanidoltop7 It’s down to the Top 7 in American Idol! And since tonight the show was about Disco Week,

In the recap video of last week, we can see the Paula and Simon kiss, so, once again… Are Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul dating? Ryan told us the good news, Matt Giraud is safe and will perform tonight… of course the bad news are that this week two will be going home. A Double elimination night tonight at American Idol.

Lil Rounds Performing Shaka Khan´s I´m Every Woman

She definitely got the funk… so maybe Lil is going to bounce back from the slump she´s been in for the last couple of weeks and avoid being doomed to the bottom two and elimination.

Randy Jackson “You definitely got the party started, but it sounded so wild to me. It didn´t show me what kind of artist you are”.

Kara DioGuardi “You still haven´t told me who you are on stage”.

Paula Abdul “I applaud you for your voice recovery. I don´t think you hit the boiling point yet”.

Simon Cowell “You look so sad Lil” “I think this is the last week we are going to see you. I think this was your last chance”.

How to vote for Lil Rounds on American Idol April 21st Top 7?

1-866-IDOLS-01 (866 436 5701)
Text “Vote” to 5701

Kris Allen performing Donna Summer´s She Works Hard for the money.

Kris getting back to his guitar to play some Disco. This can be very funny.

Wow! I´m loving the version! Not very Disco… he definitely made it his song. Groovy and cool as hell. Talk about a top three contestant at American Idol. Watch Out Adam Lambert, you have some serious competition in Kris Allen

Kara DioGuardi “You took a real risk with that arrangement, and let me tell you, it paid off. I´m so impressed” “It can go in your record. I gotta give you props”.

Paula Abdul “That was very Santana. You showed originality and why you are a contendant in this competition”

Simon Cowell “It was original, it was well thought, that was not karaoke. Wether you buy or like ladies underwear… it was a great performance”

Randy Jackson “You know who you are. You are ready for the big time dawg. Amazing!”.

And a lot more of Simon and Paula looks and fooling around

How to vote for Kris Allen on American Idol April 21st Top 7?

1-866-IDOLS-02 (866 436 5702)
Text “Vote” to 5702

Danny Gokey performing September by Earth Wind and Fire.

The other front runner among us, pulling a great show. Danny Gokey dancing to his own tune… he´s good!

Randy Jackson “You turn this into something that really worked for you tonight”

Kara DioGuardi “I was kind of worried for you in Disco Night… but your pitch is so right on always. Another solid performance for Danny”.

Paula Abdul “I think you have one of the sexiest voices ever”. (Randy asking Simon if hes jealous of Paula)

Simon Cowell “I liked it, but I didn´t get the star performance”.

How to vote for Danny Gokey on American Idol April 21st Top 7?

1-866-IDOLS-03 (866 436 5703)
Text “Vote” to 5703

Allison Iraheta singing Donna Summer´s Hot Stuff.

Allison is probably going to be fourth place in American Idol behind Adam, Kris and Danny… and she showed why with a very original arrangement for Hot Stuff.

Randy Jackson “You are on of the best singers in this competition. You can really sing. I didn´t love the arrangement, but I love you”.

Kara Dio Guardi “You picked a good song. From the singing perspective that was a nine ten”.

Paula Abdul “The edginess is great. With that last note you hit it off the charts”.

Simon Cowell “You will always going to enter these weeks as the underdog. But this was brilliant”.

How to vote for Allison Iraheta on American Idol April 21st Top 7?

1-866-IDOLS-04 (866 436 5704)
Text “Vote” to 5704

Adam Lambert singing Saturday Night Fever´s song If I can´t Have You.

He´s the New Zac Efron probably… we´ll see him everywhere in the next year… but he probably deserves it. He took a song like If I Can´t Have You and turned it into a ballad. (I said it: That´s American Idol Top 2. So Kris and Danny will have to fight for the other spot in the final)

Randy Jackson “You are ready right now dude!”

Kara DioGuardi “Adam. You´re brilliant. Every week you up it for me. You look like the guy from Saturday Night Live meets with Clark Kent… The way you connect is inspiring”

Paula Abdul “I felt your pain and vulnerability. You are awesome and you will be in the finals”.

Simon Cowell “I would´ve put 10000 dollars you would´ve done Donna Summer. The vocals were immaculate”.

How to vote for Adam Lambert on American Idol April 21st Top 7?

1-866-IDOLS-05 (866 436 5705)
Text “Vote” to 5705

Matt Giraud performing Staying Alive by The Bee Gees.

He used the save from the judges last week… so now he performs Staying Alive… how is he going to do it? Bring out da funk… Matt is in the House!

Randy Jackson “Didn´t love the song choice or the arrangement; but you can really sing. I´m gonna say it. These are the 7 most talented kids we ever had together”.

Kara DioGuardi “It was a solid performance”.

Paula Abdul “You pick song like I bowl… but this one was a strike. You saved your own life. You are staying”

Simon Cowell “I actually didn´t like that performance. Here in Idol everybody loves it… In the real world that came out to me a little desperate”.

How to vote for Matt Giraud on American Idol April 21st Top 7?

1-866-IDOLS-06 (866 436 5706)
Text “Vote” to 5706

Anoop Desai singing Dim All The Lights by Donna Summer.

Anoop Dog is going to close the night. What is it with that goat tee???? But he got it… he needs to sing these kind of low tempo songs. He´s safe this week probably and gone next week.

Randy Jackson “I didn´t really loved the arrangement. But dude, you can sing. These top 7 is talented. Anoop, nice baby nice”

Kara DioGuardi “I liked it. It could actually be on the radio. Last two weeks your best performances”

Paula Abdul “You look fantastic. Real men know how to work pink. Smile more. Good job”.

Simon Cowell “Once again. I gotta completely disagree. That was mediocre at best”.

How to vote for Anoop Desai on American Idol April 21st Top 7?

1-866-IDOLS-07 (866 436 5707)
Text “Vote” to 5707

So.. who are you going to vote on American Idol? Who should go home?

My bets: Bottom Three: Anoop Desai, Lil Rounds and Matt Giraud. Lil Rounds and Matt Giraud going home.

And next week Anoop Goes alongside Allison in the week following…