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Monday, December 14, 2009

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, ALYSON HANNIGAN AND LEANN RIMES 12/15

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, ALYSON HANNIGAN AND LEANN RIMES

STEP INTO THE KITCHEN WITH CHEF RAMSAY FOR “GORDON RAMSAY: COOKALONG LIVE”

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, ON FOX

Shopping List Outlines All Ingredients Necessary To Participate in the Live Nationwide Event

Comedian Cedric the Entertainer, actress Alyson Hannigan and Grammy Award-winning artist LeAnn Rimes will strap on their aprons and step up to the stovetop as they join Chef Gordon Ramsay in-studio for GORDON RAMSAY: COOKALONG LIVE Tuesday, Dec. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. During the live one-hour special, Chef Ramsay will guide America and his special celebrity guests through step-by-step instructions on how to cook three fresh and easy dishes, including Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, Chili Peppers and Tomatoes appetizer; Steak Diane with Sautéed Potatoes and Peas as the main course; and Quick Tiramisu for dessert.

As a reminder, participants will need to be armed with all the ingredients before the COOKALONG, so Chef Ramsay has provided this shopping list to assist in preparation for the cooking event:

SHOPPING LIST (Serves 4)
PRODUCE
· 1 red chili pepper
· 5 large garlic cloves, peeled
· 1 large tomato (heirloom, beefsteak or a few smaller roma tomatoes)
· 1 lemon
· Small handful of fresh basil leaves
· 3 scallions
· 4 ounces crimini mushrooms, cleaned (can also use button mushrooms instead)
· 3 shallots, peeled
· Small handful of flat-leaf parsley
· 3 small sprigs of rosemary
· 1 pound small waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or any small potato, cut in half)
· 2 cups peas, defrosted if using frozen
MEAT/FISH
· 1/2 pound medium-size raw, peeled shrimps
· 4 small sirloin steaks (approx. 7 ounces each)
DAIRY
· 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
· 1 cup mascarpone
· 2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
PASTA/BREAD
· 7 ounces angel hair pasta
· 4 Italian Ladyfingers, or Savoiardi
BAKING
· 1/4 cup powdered sugar
· 1 vanilla bean, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
· Piece of chocolate (to grate as garnish)
LIQUOR/COFFEE
· 4 tablespoons Marsala, or sweet dessert wine such as Vin Santo
· 1/4 cup brandy or cognac
· 1/4 cup white wine
· 1 cup cold strong coffee
CONDIMENTS
· Salt and freshly ground black pepper
· Olive oil
· Extra virgin olive oil
· 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, to taste
· 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
NOTE: You will need to have a pot of boiling water ready for your pasta at the start of the show

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JENNIFER LOPEZ AND MARY J. BLIGE TO PERFORM ON THE “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” SEASON FINALE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16

JENNIFER LOPEZ AND MARY J. BLIGE TO PERFORM ON THE “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” SEASON FINALE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16

TOP 6 FINALISTS TO COMPETE DURING FINAL SHOWDOWN
BEGINNING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15

Music icons Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige will join some of this year’s hottest performers as they take the stage during the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE two-hour season finale Wednesday, Dec. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. In their first-ever appearances on the series, Lopez will perform her latest single, “Louboutins,” and Blige will sing her hit “I Am.”

On the final performance show, airing Tuesday, Dec. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), the Top 6 finalists (Ashleigh Di Lello, Ryan Di Lello, Russell Ferguson, Jakob Karr, Kathryn McCormick and Ellenore Scott) will compete in the ultimate showdown to impress the judges and capture America’s vote. Immediately following the performance show, the phone lines will open and viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite remaining finalists. Then, tune in the following night for one of the most-anticipated television events of the fall.

Wednesday’s two-hour LIVE grand finale will also feature special performances by this season’s Top 20, Adam Lambert, Leona Lewis and the Groovaloos. At the end of the celebration, host Cat Deeley will reveal America’s vote and America’s Favorite Dancer will be crowned live before millions of television viewers. The winner will dance off with a cash prize of $250,000 and will be featured on the cover of the March 2010 issue of Dance Spirit magazine.

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THREE DAYS GRACE WITH CHEVELLE AND FLYLEAF

THREE DAYS GRACE ANNOUNCE THREE HEADLINE SHOWS WITH CHEVELLE AND FLYLEAF


February 4 (Erie, PA), February 5 (Albany, NY) and February 6 (Wilkes-Barre, PA)

New York, NY -- Three Days Grace will headline three shows with Chevelle and Flyleaf starting on February 4th in Erie, PA at the Tullio Arena.

The additional shows will be:
February 5th Albany, NY Washington Avenue Armory
February 6th Wilkes-Barre, PA Wachovia Arena

Tickets for these shows go on sale to fan club members on Tuesday, December 15th and for general on sale on Saturday, December 19th.

The fan club presale will be sold via Ticketmaster and a new coupon code will be needed to purchase tickets. Coupon codes will be sent out to current fan club members the evening of December 14th and then on the morning of December 15th for any new members. In addition to regular tickets, there will also be a limited number of VIP packages available to purchase. Please go to http://www.3dgfanclub.com for more information.
Three Days Grace most recent release Life Starts Now debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 charts making it the highest debut ever for the band. “Break” the first single from Life Starts Now has reached #1 on the Active Rock BDS Charts and Top 5 at Mainstream Rock.

The Toronto-based rock band is comprised of Adam Gontier (vocals, guitar), Neil Sanderson (drums, piano), Brad Walst (bass), and Barry Stock (lead guitar).

Their first album, the self titled Three Days Grace, was released in 2003. The album generated 3 hit singles, “I Hate Everything About You” which reached #2 on the Mediabase Modern Rock charts and Top 5 on the Mediabase Mainstream Rock charts, “Just Like You” which went to #1 on both the Mediabase Modern Rock and Mediabase Mainstream Rock charts, and “Home” which went to #2 on the Mediabase Mainstream Rock charts.

One-X, the band's sophomore album was released in 2006 and debuted on the Billboard Album Chart at #5. That album also produced 3 #1 Mediabase Mainstream Rock singles “Animal I’ve Become,” “Pain” and “Never Too Late.”

For 2007 Mediabase ranked Three Days Grace as the # 1 artist in airplay across all rock formats (Modern Rock, Active Rock, Mainstream Rock). That same year R&R/Billboard also ranked Three Days Grace as # 1 Active Rock Artist of the Year, # 1 Rock Artist of the Year and # 2 Modern Rock/Alternative Artist of the Year.

Both Three Days Grace and One-X have been certified Platinum. Three Days Grace has sold over 4 million albums worldwide.

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