Seacrest may replace Larry King

• benji23

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  WTF. Even "close friend" Larry King doesn't know if Seacrest knows anything about anything.

  Posted 5/9/2008 [reply] [flag]

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Links for the Day (May 7th, 2008)
Published 5/7/2008 by Keith Uhlich at The House Next Door
... (By Maeve Reston for the Los Angeles Times ); and "Ryan Seacrest may be replacing Larry King". (Um... wha?!!) [ "Barack Obama took a big step toward the Democratic presidential nomination with an easy victory in North Carolina on Tuesday, and Hillary Clinton vowed to keep her struggling campaign alive after narrowly winning Indiana. The results helped Obama widen his lead over Clinton in the grueling Democratic duel for the right to face Republican John McCain in November's presidential election with just six nominating contests remaining. Both candidates looked ahead to ...

Ryan Seacrest Giving Katie Couric a Run for Larry King's Anchor Chair?
Published 5/7/2008 by david at Jossip
It’s unclear if The Scoop’s Courtney Hazlett knows Larry King renewed his contract with CNN through 2010 or whether she just chose to overlook it in favor of the deal’s loophole, which doesn’t guarantee King his 9pm timeslot, but she’s pushing rumors that Ryan Seacrest is planning to take over for King, supposedly, in 2009. Which, um, would be impossible? Not according to a CNN source, who claims the American Idol host is in “serious negotiations” to assume hosting duties by year’s end. ...

Ryan Trumps Katie
Published 5/7/2008 by Perez Hilton at Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton
... Word is that Ryan Seacrest is in 'serious' negotiations to take over Larry King Live when the old fogie retires. ...

Ryan Seacrest To Replace Larry King
Published 5/7/2008 by veryvera at I'm Not Obsessed - Celebrity Gossip And Pictures
[image] Yes, you read that sentence correctly. Ryan Seacrest is in SERIOUS negotiations to take over Larry King’s show. A source from within CNN says that Seacrest , who has filled in for his friend Larry King in the past, is involved in “serious negotiations” to take over “Larry King Live” around year’s end. King told The New York Times in April 2007 that Seacrest would be his first choice to take over the show when the time came. Ryan and Larry… almost the same thing. Makes complete sense to me. Where does that leave Idol I wonder. - Click here to read more about: ...

Ryan Seacrest in talks to replace Larry King
Published 5/7/2008 by Bob Sassone at TV Squad
... MSNBC "The Scoop" column is reporting that the American Idol host is in secret negotiations to take over for King, and the change could take place as early as the end of this year. Of course, this goes against the recent news that King had ...

Hendrix Porn Tape Purveyors Issue $100K Challenge
Published 5/7/2008 at Radar: Fresh Intelligence Blog
... agree you've lost, it's kind of a done deal. Ryan Seacrest Live? : Conflicting sources within CNN alternately confirm and deny that Ryan Seacrest is in "serious negotiations" to take over Larry King Live , at year's end. King's a fan, though he has expressed concern that Seacrest doesn't know politics other than his keen understanding of the Abdul - Cowell peace accords. ...

Will Larry King Pass The Softball-Lobbing Torch To Ryan Seacrest? [Successors]
Published 5/8/2008 by Seth at Defamer
... has finally acknowledged the fact that his career might have a finite end. (Even if his legacy does not: His Last Will and Testament contains detailed instructions of the children he expects his wife to bear from the 14 packages of Cryovaced semen he keeps stored in an industrial freezer in his basement.) That said, it's being reported that King is eyeing none other than American Idol's Master of Karaoke-Administrating Ceremonies Ryan Seacrest to fill his legendary seat. From The Scoop: ...

Will Larry King Pass The Softball- Lobbing Torch To Ryan Seacrest? [Successors]
Published 5/8/2008 by Seth at Defamer
... has finally acknowledged the fact that his career might have a finite end. (Even if his legacy does not: His Last Will and Testament contains detailed instructions of the children he expects his wife to bear from the 14 packages of Cryovaced semen he keeps stored in an industrial freezer in his basement.) That said, it's being reported that King is eyeing none other than American Idol's Master of Karaoke-Administrating Ceremonies Ryan Seacrest to fill his legendary seat. From The Scoop: ...

Ryan Seacrest Maybe Taking Over For 'Close' Friend Larry King [Jobs]
Published 5/8/2008 by Ryan Tate at Gawker
"A source from within CNN says that [American Idol host] Seacrest, who has filled in for his friend Larry King in the past, is involved in 'serious negotiations' to take over Larry King Live around year’s end." Someone is trying to deny Katie Couric her birthright. [The Scoop via Radar] ...

Are You Effing Kidding Me?
Published 5/8/2008 by FListed Says: at F-Listed
... The Scoop reports Ryan Seacrest is in “serious negotiations” to take over “Larry King Live.” You know, it’s bad enough Jimmy Fallon is taking over for Conan O’Brian, but now this shit? ...

Morning Mix: Barbara Walters an 'Adulterer,' Says Star Jones
Published 5/8/2008 at Celebritology
... to kick off "Sticky and Sweet" world tour in August (will she kiss on stage at every venue?)... "Late Late Show" host Craig Ferguson penning memoir... " Hannah Montana " no longer Disney's "it" girl? Crime Watch: Amy Winehouse and her massive beehive arrested for alleged caught-on-tape crack smoking... "CSI's" Gary Dourdan charged with three counts of drug possession... R. Kelly asks for trial delay. Rumor Mill: Ryan Seacrest to replace Larry King on CNN?... Lindsay Lohan took $11,000 fur coat, says ...

Idle Chatter: Bill Clinton, Ryan Seacrest, more
Published 5/8/2008 by jbercovici at Portfolio.com: Mixed Media
... -Ryan Seacrest, not Katie Couric, is going to take over for Larry King, and it's going to happen at the end of the year. Do we believe this? I'm thinking no. [Scoop] ...

Is Ryan Seacrest to replace retiring Larry King?
Published 5/8/2008 by Helen at Cele|bitchy
... gotten to know him pretty well, is how versed he is in politics, world affairs. Does he read the paper? Is he interested in Iraq? Because if he is, he’s going to be very good.” Another source familiar with Seacrest and his involvement on “American Idol” said that a drastic course change might be just what Seacrest needs. “He’s so serious about his career, but like anyone, he wants it to evolve. Hosting ‘Larry King’ would be perfect for him.” MSNBC CNN has made no official statement about Ryan’s possible employment, but MSNBC has ...

Anybody But Gaycrest
Published 5/8/2008 by Michael K at Dlisted - Be Very Afraid
Ryan Gaycrest already has a radio show, a TV job on E!, American Idol and now comes word that he may violate our TV screens even more. The Scoop reports that Gaycrest is in talks to replace Larry King later next year. CNN must really despise this country. Gaycrest regularly fills in when Larry goes and gets his heart restarted. A sourcie said that Gaycrest is looking to make a serious change in his career, “ He's so serious about his career, but like anyone, he wants it to evolve. Hosting ‘Larry King’ would be perfect for him. " If he wants a serious change, might I suggest ...

Ryan Seacrest To Replace The King
Published 5/8/2008 by celebritique at Celebritique - The Celebrity and Fashion Critique
... Yes, you did read that correctly! Ryan Seacrest is in negotiations to replace the King, Larry King that is! A source from within CNN says that Seacrest, who has filled in for his friend Larry King in the past, is involved in “serious negotiations” to take over “Larry King Live” around year’s end. King told The New York Times in April 2007 that Seacrest would be his first choice to take over the show when the time came. Larry King said, “He’s the classic generalist,” King told the Times. “The only thing I don’t know, and I’ve gotten to know him pretty well, is how versed ...

Ryan Seacrest to Replace Larry King
Published 5/8/2008 by Jessica P. Wallin (noreply@blogger.com) at Gabby Babble
... King on Larry King Live. Seacrest is a regular substitute for Larry when he's having health problems. Says a source about Ryan's career, "He's so serious about his career, but like anyone, he wants it to evolve. Hosting ‘Larry King’ would be perfect for him." All I have to say is, yeah right! Larry King is 400 years old! If he hasn't kicked the bucket or retired yet, he's probably not EVER going to! Source ...

Ryan Seacrest Steals Job from Larry King
Published 5/8/2008 by Karen at Allie Is Wired - The Entertainment Blog
... Yeah Larry King is such a walking font of knowledge. Katie Couric is interested too and who do you think has the creds to host this show the anchor woman or the guy who says “You are safe” to teenage wannabes? Of course this could be his way of gracefully leaving American Idol before he gets the boot. I hear they are overhauling AI for next year. So that means new set and new host. Besides that King won’t leave until he ...

The Telefile - The King is Dead
Published 5/8/2008 at The Telefile
The King is Dead Everyone is up in arms about the rumors that Ryan Seacrest might be taking over for Larry King if and when old Lightning Rod retires. Ok yes. On the surface of things, this might seem like sacrilege. For one thing, we're talking about Ryan Fucking Seacrest here. I'm not generally a paranoid person, but the Seacrest Sprawl that's been happening in recent years -- the production company, the hosting gig on E! News and Idol , the radio show, not to mention a gig pinch-hitting for Dick Clark on New Years' Eve in 2007 and (kind of brilliant) cameo in Knocked ...

Ryan Seacrest May Be Filling Larry King’s Suspenders
Published 5/8/2008 by Candy at CandyKirby.com | Humor Columnist, Pop Culture, Sex, Funny News, It's CandyTV
... Ryan Seacrest, whose schedule isn’t nearly full enough, is reportedly in talks to replace Larry King in 2009. ...

FBLA Confirms Ryan Seacrest Is In Talks To Replace Larry King
Published 5/8/2008 at mediabistro.com: FishBowlLA
... Sources close to Ryan Seacrest have confirmed to FBLA that Ryan Seacrest is in talks with CNN to shimmy into Larry King's chair. Now "talks" can mean a lot of things, and our source also says, "I don't think it's going to happen." ...

CNN Idol?
Published 5/8/2008 at mediabistro.com: TVNewser
FishbowlLA today quells some of those Ryan Seacrest-to-CNN rumors. Mayrav Saar reports that sources close to Seacrest confirmed the American Idol host is in talks with CNN to take over for Larry King at 9pmET, but the source also says, "I don't think it's going to happen." King just signed a new deal that will keep him with CNN into 2011. The deal, however, does not guarantee King will stay as 9pmET host of Larry King Live. New Career Opportunities Daily: ...

Suri Cruise sucks bottle; Eva Mendes sucks toes
Published 5/9/2008 by Ann Oldenburg at USATODAY.com - Lifeline Live
... . ... Forget Katie Couric ; Ryan Seacrest is the heir to the Larry King throne . ... An ice cream-worker has been branded "the dumbest ...

RYAN SEACREST LIVE? UGH….
Published 5/9/2008 by Arasto at Faded Youth Blog
... Forget Katie Couric – Ryan Seacrest is reportedly the heir to the Larry King throne. ...

Ryan set to replace Larry?
Published 5/9/2008 at OH NO!!
... Forget Katie Couric – Ryan Seacrest is reportedly the heir to the Larry King throne. ...

This (mostly) Just In...
Published 5/14/2008 by Red (noreply@blogger.com) at Gingers is the Watchword
... - Plants are never a good look on your head. Like, not ever. And apparently, she and Kim Catrall still hate each other. Can't we learn to get along ladies? Ryan Seacrest may take over for Larry King when King retires in 2009 - I say, “Amen” because, Lord knows, I don’t get enough Seacrest every week. ...