Originally from Atlanta, GA, Seacrest’s professional career in broadcasting began at the age of sixteen 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.

An entrepreneur and a quadruple threat in Hollywood... Seacrest is the host of American Idol, E! News, a successful radio show and the American Top 40.

Additionally, Seacrest executive produces and co-hosts “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest."