About 'Extra'

Hitting its 4000th episode on September 12, 2007, "Extra" is the second-longest-running entertainment magazine on television. From films to fashion, television to music, "Extra" is the leader in breaking celebrity news and is front and center reporting up-to-the-minute, exclusive details.

To mark "Extra's" 14th season on the air, the series will kick off an exciting new branding campaign and tagline, The Good Stuff is Always "Extra." The show will also increase its emphasis on New York stories, and debut a new logo and graphics package.

"Extra" sets itself apart from the competition with signature segments including Rumor Control, the place of record for stars to clear up rumors and Couples News, Hollywood's authority on celebrity break ups, make ups and hook ups. Also returning is the popular Star Beauty Secrets segment and America's Most Eligible, "Extra's" nationwide hunt for available bachelors.

New segments debuting this season include Bachelor Pads, which takes America's Most Eligible to the next level by going home with the featured bachelors. New York Dish is "Extra's" new daily "gossip column" - harnessing New York City's top celebrity gossips, seated at a big apple hotspot, to serve up daily exclusive star scoops with New York flavor. In the new Extra Trendspotter, "Extra" forecasts what will be hot from fashions to hot new gadgets, months before Madison Avenue does.

"Extra" is anchored by Dayna Devon and Mark McGrath, who are backed up by weekend co-hosts/correspondents Tanika Ray and Mario Lopez. "Extra" has an experienced team of award-winning correspondents including respected Los Angeles based journalists Jerry Penacoli and Carlos Diaz, New York-based reporter AJ Calloway and music critic Jude Cole. Regular special correspondents include insiders Terri Seymour, "Extra's" American Idol expert, as well as, Beth Ostrosky, Katie Lee Joel and Dancing with the Stars Cameron Mathison, who are the eyes and ears of New York film, fashion, style and fun.

"Extra" is the only national newsmagazine that operates a bureau in Las Vegas complete with a newly-opened "Extra" Lounge in Planet Hollywood's Resort & Casino. Since establishing "Extra's" Las Vegas Bureau in 2005, "Extra" has landed one Sin City exclusive after another, including interviews with mega stars Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears, Beyoncé and more.

During the 2006-2007 season, "Extra" made international headlines, landing the very first television interview with Heather Mills McCartney. In her exclusive interview with Dayna Devon, Mills McCartney broke her silence about her much-publicized divorce from the legendary Paul McCartney. "Extra" was also first to obtain the shocking video of ex-Baywatch hunk David Hasselhoff drunk on the floor in Las Vegas and in another exclusive, "Extra" broke the story that Britney Spears had entered rehab.

"Extra" is the only entertainment magazine to bring today's hottest musical acts in studio for private jam sessions. Lifehouse, The Goo Goo Dolls, Chris Isaak, Hall and Oates, Nelly Furtado, Outkast and Earth, Wind & Fire are among the acts to have performed live on the "Extra" stage.

"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" is also 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, and interactive elements like contest and polls.

"Extra" originates in Glendale, CA and has a fully staffed bureau 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.

Hosts
Dayna Devon Co-Host Dayna Devon serves as co-host for the nationally syndicated, "Extra." She joined the program in July 1999 as weekend co-anchor and primary weekday correspondent. She then served as the show's substitute anchor and was named permanent anchor in September 2003. read more »	Mark McGrath Co-Host Born in Hartford, Connecticut and raised in Southern California, Mark McGrath joined "Extra" three seasons ago as the show's co-host. McGrath first appeared with his band, Sugar Ray (then known as the Shrinky Dinx) in 1992. read more »
Weekend Hosts
Tanika Ray Weekend Co-Host / Correspondent Tanika Ray serves as the co-host of "Extra's" weekend edition. Prior to being named the host of the weekend edition, Ray spent two years as "Extra's" New York-based correspondent where she was one of Gotham's favorite entertainment reporters. Tanika's popularity followed her to the red carpets and star-studded events here in Los Angeles where she remains a celebrity favorite. read more »	Mario Lopez Weekend Co-Host / Correspondent Mario Lopez, who danced his way into America's heart on the hit program "Dancing With the Stars," is the co-host of "Extra's" Weekend Edition, alongside Tanika Ray, and appears on "Extra's" daily show as a correspondent. read more »
Reporters
Jerry Penacoli Correspondent Multiple Emmy award-winner Jerry Penacoli has served as a correspondent for "Extra" 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 »	Carlos Diaz Correspondent Carlos Diaz serves as a correspondent for the entertainment newsmagazine, "Extra." Diaz, who spent the past two years working out of "Extra's" Las Vegas Bureau, will now be front and center in Los Angeles, reporting all of Hollywood's breaking celebrity news. read more »
AJ Calloway Correspondent A New Jersey native, AJ Calloway joined "Extra" as its New York City based correspondent two years ago. Calloway always knew he was destined to be in entertainment. As early as high school, he started producing and promoting parties, as well as, fashion shows and fundraisers for different organizations in which he was involved. 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! 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. Along with American Idol exclusives – interviews, backstage access and candid one-on-ones - Seymour also covers fashion and beauty segments along with movie premieres, junkets, on-set visits and is a regular red carpet favorite. read more »
Music Critic	Behind the Scenes
Jude Cole Music Critic Veteran record producer and musician, Jude Cole, has been "Extra's" Music Critic for two years. When he joined in 2005, "Extra" was the first entertainment newsmagazine show to feature a music critic. With a career in music spanning over 20 years, Cole's knowledge will provide the ultimate insider's perspective into the music world. read more »	"Extra" Behind the Scenes with Mark & Dayna
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." Additionally, she spearheads the creation and development of reality-based programs for Time Telepictures Productions. read more » Theresa Coffino Executive Producer Veteran syndicated television producer, Theresa Coffino, has run the day-to-day operations of "Extra" for the past seven years. 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 Veteran newsmagazine producer Jeremy Spiegel serves as Co-Executive Producer of "Extra." In his eleven years with "Extra," Spiegel has held numerous senior positions, most recently as Senior Supervising Producer. read more »

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