Premiere Networks and Ryan Seacrest Launch "Direct From Hollywood" Vignette on Radio Stations Nationwide

LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2011 -- Premiere Networks and Ryan Seacrest announced today the launch of Direct From Hollywood, a new national weekday vignette for entertainment radio stations.  From the inside story on American Idol, to celebrity rumors, to breaking news from Hollywood, Seacrest takes listeners behind the velvet rope and gives them the scoop on their favorite stars.  Available Monday through Friday, and offered to stations as two one-minute vignettes, Direct From Hollywood already airs on nearly 80 stations across the U.S., including WHTZ-FM/New York, WKSC-FM/Chicago, WIOQ-FM/Philadelphia, KDMX-FM/Dallas, KIOI-FM/San Francisco, WXKS-FM/Boston, WIHT-FM/Washington, D.C., KMVA-FM/Phoenix, KBKS-FM/Seattle, WFLZ-FM/Tampa, KDWB-FM/Minneapolis, WHYI-FM/Miami, WAKS-FM/Cleveland and others.

Ryan Seacrest, music's number one radio host in the U.S. reaching a weekly worldwide audience estimated at more than 20 million, stated, "Entertainment fans can't get enough of their favorite stars, so I'm excited to share this unique behind-the-scenes view of Hollywood they can't find anywhere else."

"As one of America's top radio and TV hosts, Ryan Seacrest is synonymous with pop culture and entertainment," stated Jennifer Leimgruber, Premiere Networks SVP of programming.  "Direct From Hollywood gives listeners even greater access to the latest celebrity news and happenings that only an insider like Ryan can provide."

Stations interested in Direct From Hollywood should contact Premiere Networks at 818-377-5300.

Seacrest, who ranks #1 on The Hollywood Reporter's fourth annual "Reality Power List" this year and recently entered into a new and expanded multi-year partnership agreement with Clear Channel Radio, continues to host American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest, the number one countdown show in the U.S., which can be heard on nearly 500 radio stations worldwide.  He also hosts the widely-successful On Air with Ryan Seacrest, which is currently heard on nearly 170 stations worldwide.  Broadcasting from his E! Studios in Hollywood, Seacrest focuses on all aspects of the entertainment industry, highlighting and interviewing top talent from the worlds of music, film, and television.  For the past five years, Seacrest's local radio show on KIIS-FM/Los Angeles has been the most-listened-to program in Southern California (Source: Arbitron, FA'06-FA'11, Diary & PPM 3 mo avg, Cume, MF 6-10, P 12+) and consistently wins the key demo of Women 18-34 (Source: Arbitron, FA'06-FA'11, Diary & PPM 3 mo avg, AQH, MF 6-10a.). 

About Ryan Seacrest
With his thriving broadcasting career and multiple ventures, Ryan Seacrest is at the forefront of the media and entertainment industry. While hosting and producing multiple television and radio programs, building his Ryan Seacrest Productions banner (RSP) into a leading television production company, and managing myriad brand ventures, Seacrest is redefining what it means to be a successful Hollywood entrepreneur. Seacrest holds preeminent positions in broadcast television, nationally syndicated radio, local radio and cable as both a producer and on-air host. He is celebrated internationally as host of the top-rated primetime talent showcase "American Idol," and hosts and produces E! News and its red carpet awards show coverage. He also executive produces and co-hosts "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest." Seacrest has been nominated for an Emmy® award in the "Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program" category for his work on "American Idol," and has also hosted the live network broadcast of the Emmy® awards show. On radio, Seacrest is host of "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," his market-topping #1 nationally syndicated LA morning drive-time radio show for Clear Channel's 102.7 KIIS-FM, the nationally syndicated "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," as well as the nationally-syndicated "American Top 40" radio show.

RSP recently produced Emmy® award-winning ABC hit show "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution," and also produces the highest-rated show on the E!, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," as well as "Khloe and Lamar," "Kourtney and Khloe Take New York," and "Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami," which debuted on E! in 2009. RSP is currently producing a new reality series for E! centering on the life and work of acclaimed choreographer and creative director Laurieann Gibson, "The Dance Scene" and a new candid kid series "I Kid," hosted by Brad Garrett, of "Everybody Loves Raymond" fame, to air on TLC. Seacrest's ever growing brand spans beyond media with his many entrepreneurial endeavors. He has extensive deals with brand heavyweights Proctor & Gamble, Coke and Microsoft, and recently announced a strategic marketing and technology alliance with Eventful, Inc. His latest venture is the creation of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF), a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seriously ill and injured children through unique programs that utilize multimedia and interactive platforms to enlighten, entertain and educate.  RSF's first initiative will be to build broadcast media centers within hospitals for children to explore the creative realms of radio, television and new media, beginning at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston in Ryan's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.

Originally from Atlanta, GA, Seacrest's professional career in broadcasting began at the age of 16 when he applied for an internship at one of Atlanta's top radio stations, WSTR-STAR 94. While working at STAR 94 he finished high school and went on to attend the University of Georgia where he majored in Journalism. Seacrest currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.

About Premiere Networks
Premiere Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere is the number one audio content provider in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob & Tom, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Jason Lewis, Randi Rhodes, Kane, Nikki Sixx and others. For more information, please visit www.PremiereRadio.com or www.facebook.com/PremiereRadio.

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