Ryan Seacrest: $45 million reality host
The "Idol" host has signed a three-year deal that would pay him $15 million annually and make him possibly reality TV's richest host, tripling his previous salary of less than $5 million per season. The deal clears the way for "Idol" producers to negotiate deals with the other judges, including Simon, Paula, Kara and Randy.

Ryan Seacrest expects everybody to return to "Idol" next year
The "Idol" host posted on his Twitter this morning: "Lots of conversations going on behind the scenes but I fully expect you will see the whole team next year."

Judge denies Richard Hatch's request to travel to "Survivor"
The 1st-ever "Survivor" winner, who is in home confinement, wanted to take part in the 10th anniversary series, which films next month.

Kris Allen dumps Kara DioGuardi's "Idol" finale song After a few nights of the "Idol" tour, Kris has jettisoned the song "No Boundaries," which was passionately derided after it was revealed during the "Idol" finale.

Simon Cowell calls alleged $144M "Idol" deal "absolute nonsense" "I wish! Come off it," Simon tells "Extra" correspondent/ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour. "It's absolute nonsense… crazy, crazy nonsense. Speculation. Not true. Nothing has been signed."

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