The host with the most projects

By Donna Petrozzello
New York Daily News

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Beside his new syndicated weekly radio show and the Fox talent series set to start up again on Jan. 20, the "American Idol" host is in the final stages of preparation for the launch of a syndicated TV entertainment-news show, "On-Air With Ryan Seacrest."

Seacrest has a jammed work schedule. Yet, the 28-year-old appears to thrive in the live broadcasting arena.

"You get used to doing things once and then moving on," said Seacrest. "That doesn't faze me."

"On-Air With Ryan Seacrest" will be broadcast live. The hourlong show will blend entertainment news, celebrity interviews and musical guests.

Seacrest also intends to reward fans with giveaways that'll include visits to movie sets, backstage concert passes and the chance to interview their favorite stars for the show.

"I don't think there's anybody better to file a report about someone than a true fan," said Seacrest. "Much of what we'll do will be for the fan and about the fan."

That includes fans of "American Idol," who'll get a glimpse of judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul on Seacrest's show, along with behind-the-scenes footage from auditions, rehearsals and the like.

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