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Simon Cowell best paid man on American TV; Ryan Seacrest No. 3

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Forbes reports that Simon Cowell is the richest man on TV. Between June 1, 2008 and June 1, 2009, the magazine estimates he took home a hefty $75 million. Ryan Seacrest came in third (behind Donald Trump’s $50 million) with $38 million. Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution Blogs

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  1. MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Simon Cowell via video link receives The Daily Mirror Best British TV Judge Award during the Variety Club Showbiz Awards, at the Grosvenor House, on November 15, 2009 in London, England.
  2. In this photo provided by NBC Universal, "Today" show host's Amy Robach, right, dressed as Simon Cowell and Lester Holt, dressed as Susan Boyle appear on NBC's weekend "Today" show, in New York, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.
  3. NO UK MONTHLY MAGAZINES)  Heather Kerzner, Sir Philip Green and Simon Cowell attend the Unique private dinner, at the IVY on September 20, 2009 in London, England.
  4. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Bruno Tonioli (L), Simon Cowell (R) and guest attend the Collars and Cuffs Ball at the Royal Opera House on September 17, 2009 in London, England.
  5. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17:  Simon Cowell and Sinitta (L) arrive for the Collars and Cuffs Ball at the Royal Opera House on September 17, 2009 in London, England.
  6. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16:  Presenter Simon Cowell and an unidentified guest enjoy the racing on the first day of Royal Ascot 2009 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2009 in Ascot, England.
  7. LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 20:  American Idol judges Simon Cowell, Terri Seymour and Randy Jackson arrive at the American Idol Season 8 Grand Finale held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  8. LONDON - NOVEMBER 03: (UK TABLOID  Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell arrive at the Music Industry Trusts' Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane on November 3, 2008 in London, England.
  9. NEW YORK - AUGUST 26:  (L-R) American Idol Judges Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson attend auditions for 'American Idol' season 8 at Chelsea Piers on August 26, 2008 in New York City.

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