Ryan Seacrest = $$$$

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has tripled his earnings since signing a new three-year agreement with CKX, parent of Idol producer 19 Entertainment. With this $45 million deal, Seacrest will now make $15 million per year for the hit show - the highest-rated on television. Previously, he made slightly less than $5 million per season. This new deal is believed to be the richest ever for a reality host.

Mind you, this deal is only for Idol and doesn't include Seacrest's numerous other money-making projects. Seacrest has a separate cable deal with Comcast. He is also E! Entertainment's lead anchor and produces shows such as E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." He has an upcoming Jamie Oliver reality series in the works for ABC as well. Not to mention his 102.7 KIIS FM gig.

I like a man who can make some dolla-dolla.