Mario Lopez Host Mario Lopez, who danced his way into America's heart on the hit program "Dancing With the Stars," is the host of the long-running daily syndicated entertainment magazine program, "Extra." Lopez, who has served as a co-host of the hit show's weekend edition as well as a correspondent for the daily program since joining "Extra" in January 2007, he will continue to be the solo host as the show begins the 16th Season in September 2009. read more »
Correspondents
Carlos Diaz Correspondent Carlos Diaz serves as a correspondent for the acclaimed entertainment newsmagazine, "Extra," now in its 16th season. Diaz continues to divide his time between "Extra's" headquarters in Los Angeles and its Las Vegas Bureau housed in Planet Hollywood's Resort & Casino. Diaz is on the pulse of all things celebrity - always front and center reporting the most up-to—date breaking celebrity news. read more »	Jerry Penacoli Correspondent Multiple Emmy award-winner Jerry Penacoli has served as a correspondent for "Extra," now in its milestone 16th season since 2000. A respected journalist, he has also been a host for E! Entertainment Television and received a daytime Emmy nomination for his excellence in reporting. read more »
Terri Seymour Correspondent Terri Seymour serves as a correspondent for the nationally syndicated television show, "Extra." She joined the program in 2004 as a freelance reporter covering American Idol and was then promoted to a full-time correspondent position. As "Extra" launches its 16th season, along with American Idol exclusives – interviews, backstage access and candid one-on-ones - Seymour will continue to cover fashion and beauty segments along with movie premieres, junkets, on-set visits and act as regular red carpet favorite. read more »	Lauren Sánchez Correspondent Emmy award-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez will be returning to "Extra" as a special correspondent and weekend co-host for the shows 16th season. read more »
Jeannie Mai Correspondent Jeannie Mai, will join 'Extra' for the show's 16th Season as a correspondent and a weekend co-host. Jeannie is one of today's up-and-coming television hosts. Mai is currently the new host of "How Do I Look?" on Style Network, which is one of the most popular makeover shows on cable, and the Style Network joint venture with The Today Show "Tips Today." She can also be seen as the host of the USA Network makeover interstitial series "Character Fantasy" and as part of the glam squad on TLC's "10 Years Younger." read more »	Michael Corbett Correspondent Michael Corbett is a correspondent for the nationally syndicated newsmagazine "Extra." Utilizing his expertise in the Lifestyle, Home and Real Estate arenas, Corbett has also developed one of "Extra's" signature franchises: Mansions and Millionaires! Michael is Host and Senior Supervising Producer of Mansions and Millionaires, the series of popular hour-long weekend specials that takes viewers on a sneak peak of the extraordinary mansions, yachts, and hobbies of the rich and famous. read more »
Executive Producers
Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey Senior Executive Producer One of the most respected newsmagazine producers in the country, Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey serves as Telepictures Productions' Senior Executive Producer overseeing the nationally syndicated newsmagazine, "Extra," as the popular show enters into its milestone 16th season. Additionally, she spearheads the creation and development of reality-based programs for Telepictures Productions. read more » Theresa Coffino Executive Producer Veteran syndicated television producer, Theresa Coffino, has run the day-to-day operations of the popular entertainment news magazine, "Extra," for the past nine years. She enters her tenth year with the show as "Extra" launches its 16th season. She was named the show's executive producer in 2002 and previously held co-executive producer and supervising producer credits on the series. read more » Jeremy Spiegel Co-Executive Producer A reputable newsmagazine producer, Jeremy Spiegel serves as co-executive producer of "Extra." In his twelve yars with "Extra," Spiegel has held numerous senior positions, most recently the series' senior supervising producer. Spiegel remains an instrumental leader as "Extra" enters into its 16th season. read more »

Launching its 16th season on September 14, 2009, "Extra," the second-longest-running entertainment magazine on television, continues to bring a hip and fresh spin on the television news genre. Mario Lopez, building on the success of his first year as the solo host, will continue to serve as the nightly host. Joining the "Extra" team will be two new correspondents; Jeannie Mai and Lauren Sanchez to cover the world's events and Hollywood's hottest stars. This season will also include exciting new interactive elements, special features and the launch of "Mario's Great Puppy Hunt" a five-month dog search for host Mario Lopez.

"Extra's" new correspondents will bring a fresh and updated approach to the reporting team. Jeannie Mai, is one of today's most sought after television hosts as a correspondent for the "Today" Show's Tips Today and host of "How Do I Look?" on the Style Network. Jeannie, with her upbeat personality and out-going style will be covering all of the latest entertainment and fashion events around the world for the weekday show and will serve as a co-host for the "Extra" weekend show. Lauren Sanchez returns to "Extra" where she previously served as a correspondent from 1997-2000. Sanchez, a well-known entertainment host and news anchor, will follow the top entertainment stories and will be front and center on the red-carpet for events in addition to serving as a fill-in host for the "Extra" weekend show.

"Extra" continues to be a leader in innovation and original content and will push the boundaries even further this season by featuring and utilizing many new interactive elements. "Extra'" was the first entertainment program to incorporate social networking by featuring 'Extra Friends' on the show and this feature will continue to be an integral part of the daily and weekend programs. The "Extra" fans will ask questions to celebrity guests, weigh-in on breaking news stories and interact with the show's hosts and correspondents via webcam, video messages as well as on Twitter. Additional interactive tools such as Skype and Kyte (live video streams) will be highlighted throughout the season on both the show and online. Over the past year, Skype has served as key element in securing exclusive interviews on breaking news stories from around the world including; the death of Michael Jackson and the 2009 Presidential Inauguration. "Extra" will be expanding the use of web-based interviews by partnering with some of the top radio DJ's from around the country who will join the show via webcam to discuss breaking news, celebrity gossip and the stories fans are talking about from coast to coast. The radio hosts that will be featured this season include; "Mark & Brian" in Los Angeles, "Luis Jimenez" in New York along with radio stations in Atlanta, Detroit and Philadelphia.

"Extra" continues to be a force on the web with more than 6.5 million page views each month. The newly revamped Extra Online, accessible at www.extratv.com, breaks entertainment news stories around the clock with regular updates throughout the day. The site also features original content not seen on the TV show, including photo galleries, exclusive video clips, behind the scenes footage, contest and polls. This season the site will host more live video streams from the red-carpet events and Hollywood premieres and web chats with Mario Lopez and correspondents to talk directly with the fans . The website's "Extra Friends" social network has continued to grow since the launch in 2008 with approximately 700,000 members. The many benefits of being an "Extra Friend" are the daily giveaways from vacations to diamonds, special discounts and direct access to the stars. The "Extra Friends" benefits will be even bigger and more exciting this season as more prizes and events will be offered through the nightly broadcast but also among social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

Building on the success of the 'raw' footage, this season "Extra" will take viewers closer into the making of the show with "Extra Raw." The show's new daily feature will give viewers in-depth look by following Mario and the team of correspondents as they arrive in the newsroom, talking with the producers about the stories for the day, welcoming talent to the studio, candid conversations in the dressing or make-up rooms with celebrity guests and outtakes from the "Extra" stage. Mario will continue to shoot his own exclusive 'raw footage' by taking his flip camera to events, photo shoots and even on some of his personal trips to get an inside look at what goes one when the "Extra" cameras aren't rolling. Fans will also have an opportunity to talk directly to Mario through "Ask Mario," where he will answer questions on-air ranging from his favorite home cooked meal to his most memorable interview. A fan favorite, the 'Red Carpet Cam' will continue to capture all of the behind the scenes footage at red carpet events, video dairies from guest hosts and correspondents, fashion cam breakdowns and much more.

Monday, September 14th will officially launch a five-month campaign "Mario's Great Puppy Hunt" to find host Mario Lopez his very own dog. Mario has been wanting to adopt a dog for many years but feels now is the time and he will have plenty of help along the way. For the next five months, "Extra" will follow Mario's journey with weekly segments that will cover a range of topics from Mario and "Extra" meeting with pet organizations, companies, experts, shelters, animal destinations and events. "Mario's Great Puppy Hunt" on-air features will include:

'Dog For Hire'- Mario borrows a dog for an overnight visit.

'Celebrity Pet Owner' – Mario we will get advice and suggestions from celebrity dog owners such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Pamela Anderson, Hugh Jackman, Tyler Perry, Simon Cowell and more.

'Pet Mantourage' - Guys will bring their dogs to the set and see which one Mario gets along with the best.

'Doggie Undercover' – A hidden camera will follow guys on the streets of New York and Los Angeles to find which dog is a chick magnet.

'Mario Look A-Like' - "Extra" search for dogs that resemble Mario, it's often said the dogs resemble their owners.

'Puppy Love' - Mario will take a dog compatibility test.

'Pet Fan Cam' - Fans will submit photos of their dog as suggestions for the type of dog Mario should get.

'Puppy Carpet' - Mario will participate and attend various dog and animal-related events across the country.

"Extra Lifechangers" has become television's ultimate headquarters for health and wellness. The "Lifechangers" are the best of the best in their respective fields of medicine, prevention and wellness, nutrition and fitness. Each show, "Extra" will air a "Lifechangers" segment on groundbreaking therapies, alternative treatments, fitness secrets and more. The "Lifechangers" website will incorporate many new elements this season as fans will be able to ask health or wellness questions and get instant answers directly from our experts, will be able download and print reference information online and have access to additional resources for each story.

"Extra" is the only national newsmagazine with a fulltime bureau in Las Vegas, giving "Extra" dominant access to stars in Vegas. The Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino houses the Extra Lounge and runs in-house "Extra" programming that reaches millions of hotel guests. Since establishing "Extra's" Las Vegas Bureau in 2005, "Extra" has landed one Sin City exclusive after another, including newsworthy interviews with mega stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Beyoncé, Jessica Simpson, Bette Midler, Paris Hilton and more.

Mario Lopez became "Extra's" solo anchor last season after co-hosting "Extra's" weekend edition since January 2007. In addition to his role on Extra, Lopez hosts MTV/Warner Horizon Television's hit reality-competition series "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew." Lopez is also a regular guest host on NBC's "Today Show with Hodja and Kathie Lee" and recently guest starred on "Nip/Tuck." On the small screen, Mario recently starred in ABC Family's, "Holiday in Handcuffs" and Oxygen Network's made for TV movie "Husband for Hire." Mario can now add author and fitness expert to his resume. His first book, Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness, was released in May 2008 and his second children's book Mud Taco will be released in October 2009.

Born in San Diego, Lopez began his career on the 1984 television series "A.K.A. Pablo." He has become well known through his roles on NBC's "Saved by the Bell" and USA Network's "Pacific Blue." Lopez co-hosted NBC's daytime talker "The Other Half" and helped ESPN's "ESPN Hollywood." Additionally, he portrayed Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis in the MOW "Breaking the Surface: the Greg Louganis Story." His film credits include "Colors," "Depraved" and a starring role in the 1999 independent film "Eastside." He also co-produced and starred in the 2002 independent film "Outta Time."

Lopez is backed by an award winning team of correspondents including; Jerry Penacoli, Carlos Diaz, Terri Seymour, and New York-based reporter AJ Calloway. This season he will be joined by two new correspondents Jeannie Mai and Lauren Sánchez.

"Extra" is helmed by Senior Executive Producer Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey. Her senior production team includes Executive Producer Theresa Coffino and Co-Executive Producer Jeremy Spiegel.

"Extra" originates in Glendale, CA and has fully staffed bureaus in New York and Las Vegas. The show, with correspondents and producers around the globe, offers a half-hour edition every weekday and an original hour-long weekend installment. Seen in more than 95 % of the country, "Extra" airs on major market affiliates, including the key NBC Television Owned & Operated Stations. "Extra" is produced by Time Telepictures Productions and is distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution.

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