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Regis Philbin wasn't Kelly Ripa's favorite person to work with, but Ryan Seacrest could be Kelly Ripa's secret weapon when it comes to her 'Live!' reputation.

The "American Idol" host said "there was panic" during the finale's commercial break because his "anatomy" was showing through his pants.

Carrie Underwood shocked fans when it was announced that she was no longer performing at the "American Idol" season finale due to COVID exposure.

One of the front-runners in Nebraska's GOP gubernatorial primary is Trump-endorsed Charles Herbster, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the race.

Rockin' Ryan Seacrest is still the king of New Year's Eve television, no matter what Andy Cohen might say.

New York City’s new mayor has pledged to steer the nation’s largest city out of the pandemic by drawing on the resiliency of its people and promising a government that works better, even if it’s not radically different.

There were tears, tantrums and plenty of togetherness over 20 seasons of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”.

The final four "American Idol" contestants are leaving it all on the stage — though one contestant was notably absent from this week's episode.

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2016 file photo, Larry King arrives at Trump Tower in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)Reaction to the death of Larry King, whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century. Larry King. ___“RIP Larry King!!!! ___“I’ve had the honor of being interviewed by Larry King multiple times in my life.

NBC was the highest-rated broadcast network last week, averaging 4.6 million viewers in prime time. Fox News Channel had 1.7 million viewers, CNN had 1.6 million, Hallmark had 1.42 million, MSNBC had 1.4 million, HGTV had 1.3 million and TNT had 1.2 million. ABC’s “World News Tonight” won the evening news ratings race, averaging 9.75 million viewers. College Football Bowl Studio, ESPN, 16.1 million. College Football Playoffs Semifinal, ESPN, 13.4 millionCollege Football Bowl Studio, ESPN, 13.5 million.

President-elect Joe Biden will make one final televised appearance for the year on New Year's Eve. It was announced Wednesday that Mr. Biden and his wife, future first lady Dr. Jill Biden, will appear on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" with host Ryan Seacrest. The show will be hosted from New York's Times Square, which will not be open to the public this year due to the pandemic. President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Dr. Jill Biden appear on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on December 17, 2020. Jennifer Lopez will headline the event, performing just before the ball drop in New York's Times Square.

FILE - In this May 14, 2019 file photo, Ryan Seacrest attends the Walt Disney Television 2019 upfront in New York. This week, he will return to New York's Times Square to host Dick Clark New Years Rockin Eve. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Ryan Seacrest will have a special pair of guests alongside the music stars at this year's New Year's Eve celebration on ABC — the president-elect and the future first lady. President-elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are scheduled to give “their last interview of the year” in New York’s Times Square on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021.”The Bidens will "share an inspiring message as we come together to close out 2020 and look ahead with hope to 2021,” according to a statement by the producers. “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021" will run until 2 a.m. Eastern on Jan. 1.

Gaynor will sing her anthem, "I Will Survive" during the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square as a celebration of perseverance, honoring essential workers. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – The New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square will be a celebration of perseverance, honoring essential workers and featuring Gloria Gaynor singing her anthem, “I Will Survive," organizers said Tuesday. The broadcasts that usually set up shop in Times Square will be there, including “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021,” which will have a performance from Jennifer Lopez. Organizers said they would be honoring essential workers as the “Heroes of 2020" and designate a group of them as Special Guests, an annual tradition since the 1990s. Tim Tompkins, president of the Times Square Alliance, said in a statement, “This year, it feels most appropriate to shine a spotlight on the individuals who are tirelessly leading our nation through hard times with unshakable strength, determination and poise.”

NEW YORK – Jennifer Lopez will help bring in the New Year with a headlining performance in New York’s Time Square for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021." Other performers include Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter and Jimmie Allen. Lauper and Porter collaborated on the Broadway musical “Kinky Boots" and they will join forces for a special performance during the TV special, which will air on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern. “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021" will run until 2 a.m. Eastern on Jan. 1. Seacrest is returning to host the event for a 16th year, and he will be joined by Porter and Lucy Hale in New York.

Last New Year's Eve, Billy Porter was working in New Orleans. This year he'll still be working — but in New York City. The “Pose” star will join Ryan Seacrest and Lucy Hale on ABC in Times Square on Dec. 31 for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020.” The broadcast is closed to the public due to the pandemic. “2020 has been a trying year for the world and I’m thrilled to have Billy and Lucy join me in ushering in a new year with fresh beginnings,” said Seacrest in a statement. As with last year, Ciara will once again oversee the Los Angeles festivities.

NEW YORK – Al Pacino, Tina Fey and Eli Manning will join a star-studded lineup to celebrate the selfless acts of New Yorkers. Robin Hood and iHeartRadio announced a collaboration Thursday to present “Heroes of New York,” which will air Dec. 1 on television and radio stations in New York. The show will feature musical performances from Mariah Carey, Tony Bennett and Andra Day. Carey will perform a medley, Bennett will sing “Smile” and Day will perform “Silent Night.”Other special guests include Jon Stewart, Kevin Bacon, Mariano Rivera, Michael Strahan, Ryan Seacrest and Tracy Morgan. In May, the New York-based poverty fighting organization, Robin Hood, and iHeartMedia held the “Rise Up New York!” telethon.

Shayna Taylor is reflecting on love and relationships following her breakup with Ryan Seacrest. "Change must be inspired from within, and actions are always louder than words," the quote continued. Taylor's post came days after ET confirmed that she and Seacrest, 45, had called it quits for the third time. "Ryan and Shayna decided to end their romantic relationship amicably some time ago," Seacrest's rep told ET in a statement on Monday. RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest and On-Off Girlfriend Shayna Taylor SplitDavid Foster Will 'Never Disclose' Why He and Yolanda Hadid SplitNewly Single Brian Austin Green Has Lunch With Model Tina Louise

Ryan Seacrest and Shayna Taylor have split again. "Ryan and Shayna decided to end their romantic relationship amicably some time ago," Seacrest's rep said in a statement to ET on Monday. So we've gotten together, broken up, gotten together, broken up. In a 2018 interview with ET, Seacrest said he wasn't feeling any pressure to settle down and get married. RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest's Girlfriend Shayna Taylor Sweetly Recalls How They First MetRyan Seacrest Reunites With Ex Shayna Taylor in ItalyRyan Seacrest Splits From Girlfriend Shayna Taylor After Nearly 3 Years Together

FILE - In this June 27, 2010 file photo, a view of the stage appears at the 37th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Las Vegas. The 47th annual Daytime Emmy Awards will air on Friday, June 26 at 8 PM EST/PST. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison, File)LOS ANGELES The coronavirus pandemic has turned daily life into a drama of untold proportions. The 47th annual awards are back on a broadcast network for the first time since 2011 after being relegated to cable or streaming in recent years. ABC's General Hospital headed into the show with a leading 23 nominations, including best daytime drama, lead actress nods for Finola Hughes and Maura West, and lead actor nods for Steve Burton and Jon Lindstrom.

Ryan Seacrest was back on Live With Kelly and Ryan on Tuesday, after taking Monday off for "exhaustion." He's so good at it, and also all the very kind well-wishes for my exhaustion working around the clock, so I got a day off to relax and here we are once again at it on Live," Seacrest told his co-host, Kelly Ripa. Apart from that, Seacrest didn't directly address the rumors surrounding his health following the virtual finale of American Idol. He even teased Ripa for forgetting to take out her giant hair clips before going live on the talk show. For more, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest's 'American Idol' Flub ExplainedRyan Seacrest Is Using the Original 'American Idol' Judges' Table to Host Show From His HomeAmerican Idol: Ryan Seacrest Shares Hopeful Message About Healing Power of Music Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

After a long, dramatic pause and tension-filled commercial break Seacrest revealed that the new American Idol champion is...... Just Sam! "When [Ryan] said 'Our next American Idol is...' I was like, 'Congratulations Arthur,' in my head," Sam recalled with a laugh. "It says so much about how far American Idol has come and how the American public are rooting for the underdog and still believe in the American dream." Congrats to the new American Idol season 18 champ! RELATED CONTENT:Why Katy Perry Says 'American Idol's At-Home Finale Will Be 'Bittersweet'Pregnant Katy Perry Reveals What Makes Her Baby Kick While Judging 'American Idol'Katy Perry on 'American Idol's New 'Historic' Remote Episode Amid QuarantineRyan Seacrest Is Using the Original 'American Idol' Judges' Table to Host Show From His Home

'The Disney Family Singalong' is back for a special Mother's Day editionWith even more Disney Magic, the nationwide singalong, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will air Sunday, May 10 at 6 p.m. and then be available to stream on Disney+ in the coming days. With even more Disney Magic, the nationwide singalong, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will air Sunday, May 10 at 6 p.m. and then be available to stream on Disney+ in the coming days. Photo: Screenshot ABC Website Photo: Screenshot ABC Website Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close 'The Disney Family Singalong' is back for a special Mother's Day edition 1 / 14 Back to GalleryABC is inviting you to be their guest again for a special Mother's day edition of "The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II." With even more Disney Magic, the nationwide singalong, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will air Sunday, May 10 at 6 p.m. and then be available to stream on Disney+ in the coming days. Performances will include tunes to Disney classics like "A Whole New World," "Hakuna Matata," "Remember Me," and "Part of Your World."

The singer made a surprise appearance during The Disney Family Singalong hosted by Ryan Seacrest on Thursday. The songstress -- rocking gorgeous curls -- began with some words of encouragement before singing "When You Wish Upon A Star" from Pinocchio. I'm very proud and honored to be a part of the Disney family and to help present The Disney Songbook Singalong, in partnership with Feeding America," she began. Later in the evening, Kim Kardashian took to Twitter to gush over the performance. "Beyoncé sounds so beautiful," she wrote.

ABC is hosting 'The Disney Family Singalong' and you're invited to be their guest April 16Frozen ABC is set to air a magical nationwide event inviting you to let it go as you tune in for "The Disney Family Singalong" on April 16. The one-hour special will feature host Ryan Seacrest along with a slew of celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes. less Frozen ABC is set to air a magical nationwide event inviting you to let it go as you tune in for "The Disney Family Singalong" on April 16. The one-hour special will feature host Ryan Seacrest along with a ... more Photo: Disney Photo: Disney Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close ABC is hosting 'The Disney Family Singalong' and you're invited to be their guest April 16 1 / 12 Back to GalleryABC is set to air a magical nationwide event Thursday night with "The Disney Family Singalong." Tune in to ABC on April 16 at 7 p.m. for an unforgettable night of singing and Disney magic.

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" is named for the late host who made the show a must-watch institution, and he personally chose Seacrest to take over the broadcast.And Dick Clark offered him one piece of advice. "We don't know what to do because we won't be being poured on," he said. "Like many of us, Seacrest and Hale grew up watching this particular show. "I could never quite make it to midnight," Hale said. "If I don't fall, if I can read the prompter correctly and have the time of my life, I'll be happy," she said.

EMBED >More News Videos The hosts of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve discuss the show and what they've got planned for 2020TIMES SQUARE, New York City -- It's New Year's Eve, and that means one thing -- Ryan Seacrest ringing in 2020 in spectacular fashion. "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" is named for the late host who made the show a must-watch institution, and he personally chose Seacrest to take over the broadcast.And Dick Clark offered him one piece of advice. "We don't know what to do because we won't be being poured on," he said. "Like many of us, Seacrest and Hale grew up watching this particular show. "I could never quite make it to midnight," Hale said.

NEW YORK -- Ryan Seacrest's family was in the audience of "Live with Kelly and Ryan" on Thursday for a big announcement.Seacrest, alongside guest host Elizabeth Banks, announced his family's charity was opening its 11th media studio inside of a children's hospital. "So we came up with the idea of building media centers in children's hospitals, like TV radio studios," he said. And today, we're announcing our 11th studio, which is going to be in Orlando. "Seacrest's mother, father, and sister Meredith were also very involved in getting this 11th Seacrest Studios underway for the children. "And everything that they do, happening in the studio, it's also transmitted up to all the rooms within the building," Seacrest said.

NEW YORK -- Ryan Seacrest's family was in the audience of "Live with Kelly and Ryan" on Thursday for a big announcement.Seacrest, alongside guest host Elizabeth Banks, announced his family's charity was opening its 11th media studio inside of a children's hospital. This one is set for the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.Seacrest's mother, father and sister Meredith were also very involved in getting this 11th Seacrest Studios underway for the children.Their efforts began 10 years ago, when Seacrest was inspired by the children at the hospital in Orange County. "These are bright kids with ambition, so we came up with the idea of building media centers in children's hospitals, like TV and radio studios," Seacrest said.He feels they provide a welcome distraction from their treatments and ailments and that it gives the kids something productive to do that isn't just TV and video games.You can learn more about the Ryan Seacrest Foundation and Seacrest Studios by visiting: https://www.ryanseacrestfoundation.org/

Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest know how to wow on Halloween! ET was on the set of Live for the festive episode to get a first-hand look at how Ripa and Seacrest manage to pull it all off. "I thought Halloween had happened already," Seacrest agreed with a laugh. Seacrest, he said, wasn't clued in on the entirety of his coordinating Ken costume until the morning of the show. It was going from hideous to beautiful to hideous to beautiful, and it was back-and-forth," she said.

EMBED >More News Videos Reporter Sandy Kenyon checks out the spooky characters lined up outside WABC-TV studios ahead of this year's special Halloween edition of LIVE with Kelly and Ryan! NEW YORK -- It's become a Halloween tradition at "Live with Kelly and Ryan" -- each year the costumes of the audience who come to see the show seem to get more elaborate and the costume changes of the hosts become more numerous.In 2017, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest switched identities and came out as each other. Last year, they stepped into a way, way back machine to recall old TV shows.Wednesday morning on "Live's Best Halloween Show Ever (Viral Edition)" they started the show dressed up as cowboys. After returning from a break they dressed up as the "Baby Shark" family.To call the preparations "elaborate" to pull off this show would be an understatement. "For the first time this year, entertainment reporter Sandy Kenyon's alter-ego, cranky critic Randy Kenyon, made an appearance on the Halloween show.

NEW YORK -- It's become a Halloween tradition at "Live with Kelly and Ryan" -- each year the costumes of the audience who come to see the show seem to get more elaborate and the costume changes of the hosts become more numerous.In 2017, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest switched identities and came out as each other. Last year, they stepped into a way, way back machine to recall old TV shows.Look for more of that Wednesday morning on "Live's Best Halloween Show Ever (Viral Edition)." An advance clip shows them dressed as the Addams Family.To call the preparations "elaborate" would be an understatement. "In part that's because the two friends are so comfortable with each other, and even Gelman gets into the act. "For the first time this year, entertainment reporter Sandy Kenyon's alter-ego, cranky critic Randy Kenyon, makes an appearance on the Halloween show.

EMBED >More News Videos Sandy Kenyon has the latest on the 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' Halloween show. NEW YORK -- It's become a Halloween tradition at "Live with Kelly and Ryan" -- each year the costumes of the audience who come to see the show seem to get more elaborate and the costume changes of the hosts become more numerous.In 2017, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest switched identities and came out as each other. Last year, they stepped into a way, way back machine to recall old TV shows.Look for more of that Wednesday morning on "Live's Best Halloween Show Ever (Viral Edition)." An advance clip shows them dressed as the Addams Family.To call the preparations "elaborate" would be an understatement. "For the first time this year, entertainment reporter Sandy Kenyon's alter-ego, cranky critic Randy Kenyon, makes an appearance on the Halloween show.

The story of how Ryan Seacrest and Shayna Taylor first met is too cute. The American Idol host's 27-year-old girlfriend shares with Good Housekeeping how she came to be introduced to the 44-year-old TV personality at a Los Angeles restaurant back in 2013. She adds, "It's now this funny thing we laugh about when he takes my hairband, it's like we reminisce." For me, I was just like 'Oh cool, Ryan Seacrest.'" RELATED CONTENT: Ryan Seacrest Spotted on Vacation With Ex Shayna Taylor Embed Code RestartRyan Seacrest Reunites With Ex Shayna Taylor in ItalyRyan Seacrest's Girlfriend Shayna Taylor Breaks Her Silence on Sexual Harassment Allegations Against HimRyan Seacrest's Girlfriend Shayna Taylor Makes Her 'Live' Debut

Katy Perry had a special gift for fans on Wednesday -- a music video to accompany her new single, "Harleys in Hawaii." The music video ends back at a hotel, where, after dancing and munching on Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Perry cuddles with her biker fella as the sun is coming up. She was shooting this very music video, posing with female friends for the clip's beach scenes. "That's what this American Idol is about," Perry added. RELATED CONTENT: Katy Perry Says Orlando Blooms Son Flynn Has Drastically Changed Her Daily Life Embed Code RestartPaula Abdul Reacts to Katy Perry's $25 Million 'American Idol' SalaryKaty Perry and Ryan Seacrest Have Already Been Brought to Tears During 'American Idol' Auditions (Exclusive)Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Jonas Brothers and More to Play 2019 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour

"Katy and I were actually crying [while] watching [an audition]" Seacrest said of a mother who patiently waited for her chance to sing for the stars. "That's what this American Idol is about," Perry explained. "She came to collect it," added Richie, with Perry saying, "And she's going to Hollywood!" Season three of American Idol is expected to premiere in early 2020. RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest Officially Returns as 'American Idol' HostOriginal 'American Idol' Judges Reunite With Kelly Clarkson, Talk Working Together AgainLauren Alaina Shares How Competing on 'American Idol' Differs From 'Dancing With the Stars' (Exclusive)

The Live With Kelly and Ryan co-host found herself simultaneously praising husband Mark Consuelos' fit figure and expressing her "outrage" over it on Wednesday's episode of the daytime show. It all started when Ryan Seacrest confessed that Consuelos had messaged him a shirtless snap. Ripa got real, joking that she's "irritated" by Consuelos' ability to stay in such great shape -- which would require her to go under the knife. And while staying in shape might be more difficult for Ripa than it is for Consuelos, the mom of three admitted that she's still blessed in some ways. RELATED CONTENT:Kelly Ripa Shares Her Biggest Concern With Sending Daughter Lola to CollegeKelly Ripa Says Daughter Lola Altered Her Prom Dress Neckline 'Behind Our Back'Kelly Ripa Shares Throwback Photo From Honeymoon With 'Baby Face' Mark Consuelos

Ryan Seacrest isn't going anywhere. The 44-year-old TV personality, radio host and producer is officially back as host of American Idol, the show's Twitter account confirmed on Friday. After American Idol crowned Laine Hardy its season 17 champion in May, ET spoke with the Live With Kelly and Ryan co-host about his plans for the following season. American Idol will return in spring 2020 on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:ABC 'Hopeful' Ryan Seacrest Will Return to 'American Idol'Ryan Seacrest Addresses Kourtney Kardashian Possibly Leaving 'KUWTK' (Exclusive)'American Idol' Host Ryan Seacrest Takes First Sick Day in 17 Seasons

Over the weekend, Ryan Seacrest was spotted out and about with Shayna Taylor in Positano, Italy, nearly six months after their split. On their way to lunch with friends, Taylor, 27, was seen dressed in a striped tank-top while Seacrest, 44, sported a white shirt, blue shorts and a fedora. ET learned back in February that the Live With Kelly and Ryan co-host had called it quits with Taylor after dating for nearly three years. While neither has confirmed that they're officially a couple again, Taylor has been sharing pics of herself with friends on her Instagram Story. RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest Addresses Kourtney Kardashian Possibly Leaving 'KUWTK' (Exclusive)'American Idol' Host Ryan Seacrest Takes First Sick Day in 17 SeasonsRyan Seacrest, Madonna and More Share #10YearChallenge Transformations

American Idol will be bringing back Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie for its third season on ABC, but one name synonymous with the franchise was noticeably missing. So, why isn't longtime host Ryan Seacrest confirmed yet? American Idol will return in spring 2020 on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest Not Yet Confirmed to Return to 'American Idol' Next Season'Bachelor's Ashley I. & Jared Haibon Reveal an 'American Idol' Alum Will Sing at Their Wedding (Exclusive)Carrie Underwood Celebrates 'American Idol' Anniversary With Throwback Pic: 'You Can't Cry Pretty'

Could Ryan Seacrest be done with American Idol? ET has learned that the longtime host of the singing competition show has not yet been confirmed to return for the all-new season that will premiere in spring 2020. "We are delighted to have our judges Katy, Luke and Lionel as well as in-house mentor Bobby backon 'American Idol,'" executive producer and showrunner Trish Kinane said in a statement. After American Idol crowned Laine Hardy its season 17 champion in May, ET spoke with Seacrest about his plans for the following season. RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest Addresses Kourtney Kardashian Possibly Leaving 'KUWTK' (Exclusive)'American Idol' Host Ryan Seacrest Takes First Sick Day in 17 SeasonsRyan Seacrest Isn't Feeling Pressure From Family to Get Married -- Here's the Funny Reason Why (Exclusive)

Gladys Knight and Ryan Seacrest in the Toyota Green Room In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” Ryan Seacrest chats with Gayle King. Legendary singer Gladys Knight reveals her favorite song in her new album, and talks with Ryan Seacrest.

Ryan Seacrest on hosting "Fashion Rocks" and new clothing line From Joan Rivers' death to fashion week in New York, a lot is happening in the entertainment world. Ryan Seacrest, host of the upcoming "Fashion Rocks" on CBS, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss it all.