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[10/20/15 - 06:00 AM]
E! Extends Ryan Seacrest's Deal with the Network
Since joining E! in 2006, Seacrest has served as the face of "Live From the Red Carpet," helping to solidify E!'s role as the top global destination for live event coverage worldwide.

[via press release from E!]

E! EXTENDS RYAN SEACREST'S DEAL WITH THE NETWORK

Under Long-Standing Agreement, Seacrest Continues as Host and Executive Producer of E!'s Successful "Live From The Red Carpet" Series

Los Angeles, CA - October 20, 2015 - E! has extended its deal with Ryan Seacrest who will continue to serve as host and executive producer of the network's highly successful "Live From the Red Carpet" series, covering some of the biggest awards show events in Hollywood. Since joining E! in 2006, Seacrest has served as the face of "Live From the Red Carpet," helping to solidify E!'s role as the top global destination for live event coverage worldwide.

"With Ryan at the helm for close to ten years now, E!'s 'Live From the Red Carpet' series has truly become a mainstay of the network and we are very happy to continue this partnership," said Frances Berwick, President Lifestyle Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. "Ryan's close relationships with many of the celebrities on these carpets combined with his command over all things entertainment and pop culture, makes for interviews that are surprising, compelling and always entertaining - and our viewers love his spontaneous moments on the carpet!"

"NBCUniversal has long been an important partner to me, and I'm excited to continue our strategic relationship," said Seacrest. "Live television is both thrilling and challenging in countless ways, and it's a privilege to be a part of E!'s 'Live From the Red Carpet" shows. It's truly a credit to the entire cast and incredible crew that we're consistently able to produce the best awards season coverage in the business."

E!'s "Live From the Red Carpet" is produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions and Wilshire Studios. Ryan Seacrest, Gary Snegaroff, Eddie Delbridge, and Gerry Johnston serve as executive producers.

"Live From the Red Carpet" is the leading destination worldwide for red carpet coverage of the some of the biggest events in Hollywood. With Seacrest front and center, E!'s "Live From the Red Carpet" coverage delivered an impressive 16.3M Total Unique Viewers to the network in 2015 as it continues to boast TV's most iconic red carpet destination. Most recently, the 2015 Emmy Awards hosted by Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic, delivered 1.1M total viewers and 546K P18-49, up +7% and +24% versus the 2014 Emmys awards (Live + Same Day). The live event peaked in its final quarter hour leading into Emmys with nearly 2 million total viewers and 800K P18-49.

Earlier this year, NBC Olympics announced that Seacrest will serve as host for NBC's late night coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Seacrest served as a correspondent for NBC's coverage of the 2012 London Games, which was the most-watched television event in U.S. history with more than 217 million viewers. In London, Seacrest interviewed U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps and was one of the hosts of the Closing Ceremony.

Seacrest is an internationally acclaimed host and producer for some of the most popular shows on broadcast and cable television, as well as on nationally-syndicated radio and local radio.

In addition to hosting E!'s "Live From the Red Carpet" series and late night coverage at the 2016 Rio Olympics for NBC, Seacrest is also host of the primetime talent showcase "American Idol" on Fox, as well as host and executive producer of ABC's annual New Year's Eve program, "Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest." On radio, Seacrest is host of "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," his market-topping #1 nationally syndicated LA morning drive-time show for iHeartMedia's 102.7 KIIS-FM, as well as the nationally-syndicated "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," "American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest," and the weekday vignette "Direct from Hollywood."

Seacrest founded his Emmy-winning entertainment production company, Ryan Seacrest Productions, in 2006. RSP produces unscripted, scripted and digital programming, and is currently producing the E! hit series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and spin-off "Kourtney and Khloe Take the Hamptons," "Dash Dolls," and "Shahs of Sunset" on Bravo. RSP is also producing a scripted drama series for NBC, "Shades of Blue," starring Jennifer Lopez. The company produced the Emmy Award-winning reality series "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution."

Seacrest is also a successful entrepreneur with his production company, a men's tailored clothing and accessories collection (Ryan Seacrest Distinction), and is an investor in several media and technology companies. His philanthropic efforts are focused on youth-oriented initiatives, including serving as Chairman of The Ryan Seacrest Foundation and Honorary Chair of the Grammy Foundation. The Ryan Seacrest Foundation will have 10 broadcast media centers - Seacrest Studios - in pediatric hospitals in cities across the country by the end of 2015. He is also on the board of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).

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About E! Entertainment

E! is the only global, multiplatform brand for all things pop culture. The network is currently available to 98 million cable and satellite subscribers in the U.S. Eonline delivers breaking entertainment news and in-depth coverage on television, movies, music, celebrities, fashion, beauty and lifestyle. One of the fastest-growing, most influential digital properties, Eonline is a leader in online video and mobile and a leading entertainment brand across social. E! programming includes core franchises "E! News," "The Soup" and "Fashion Police," popular series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," "Total Divas," "#RichKids of Beverly Hills," "Botched," "House of DVF," new series "I Am Cait," and "Stewarts & Hamiltons," as well as the network's first original scripted series "The Royals." Additionally, E!'s "Live from the Red Carpet" signature events keep fans connected to their favorite stars on pop culture's biggest nights. E! is a network of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. For more corporate information, visit www.nbcuniversal.com.





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