Ryan Seacrest may buy VH1 Soul: report
Story by Inside Radio
With a top-ranked Los Angeles morning radio show that’s also syndicated nationally, television is where KIIS-FM (102.7) personality Ryan Seacrest has focused. If a deal reportedly in the works come to fruition, Seacrest could soon have his own cable TV channel.
The Hollywood Reporter says Seacrest is in talks with Viacom to buy the VH1 Soul channel. Targeting African Americans, the channel is a low-rated sister to the flagship VH1. The deal is in an “advance stage” but insiders say it’s still a long way from completion and may yet fall apart. No word on any business partners. Last November Seacrest signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension to remain with Clear Channel until the end of 2013. The announcement called for him to create new digital and radio content for syndication — as well as work with Clear Channel on developing new TV content.
With a top-ranked Los Angeles morning radio show that’s also syndicated nationally, television is where KIIS-FM (102.7) personality Ryan Seacrest has focused. If a deal reportedly in the works come to fruition, Seacrest could soon have his own cable TV channel.
The Hollywood Reporter says Seacrest is in talks with Viacom to buy the VH1 Soul channel. Targeting African Americans, the channel is a low-rated sister to the flagship VH1. The deal is in an “advance stage” but insiders say it’s still a long way from completion and may yet fall apart. No word on any business partners. Last November Seacrest signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension to remain with Clear Channel until the end of 2013. The announcement called for him to create new digital and radio content for syndication — as well as work with Clear Channel on developing new TV content.
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9/12/2011 10:09:00 am
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