The NY Post reports that according to The Hollywood Reporter, "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest, who already doubles as a successful Los Angeles DJ on Star 98.7, has inked a deal with Twentieth Television for a half-hour talk show. Although the talk show would be syndicated, although it's not known at this point if it would be targeted for a daytime or late-night audience, or when it would debut.

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Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the show will be "designed around" Seacrest's hip style and his ability to interview celebrities. Seacrest, who reportedly is earning $1 million for hosting "American Idol 2," recently inked a contract extension with Clear Channel Radio that will take him through the end of 2005.

A Twentieth Television spokeswoman had no comment on the Seacrest talk show.

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