America Loves Boring Crap

I don't have much to say about this. In fact, I'm almost speechless. There is a great line in here though. "His personal style is pleasant, upbeat and inoffensive, a combination that has given him longevity not always enjoyed by more distinctive personalities." You'd be hard pressed to find a more insightful or accurate comment summing up America's taste or lack thereof. He's successful because he's...not really "distinctive." Ryan Seacrest is defined by what he ISN'T. So the premium money is paid for this..."blending in" skill...and real talent is becoming more of a fringe thing, in terms of actual compensation.

"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest polished his brand and picked up a little walking-around money Wednesday, signing a three-year, $60 million deal to continue on the radio with Clear Channel.

Seacrest also will continue hosting the weekly syndicated radio countdown "American Top 40."

Seacrest's daily show is a classic top-40 production, a fast-paced mixture of hit music and pop culture tidbits. Seacrest's "Idol" ties have often given him an inside track to performers and interviews.

His personal style is pleasant, upbeat and inoffensive, a combination that has given him longevity not always enjoyed by more distinctive personalities.

His lucrative multimedia success has led the business to compare him with Dick Clark, one of the first rock 'n' roll radio personalities to become involved in multiple aspects of the music business.

[New York Daily News]