Now Casting for Viewers to Cookalong Live with Chef Ramsay

Live One-Hour Special Airs Tuesday, December 15, on FOX

GORDON RAMSAY: COOKALONG LIVE is now casting for people who have a passion for cooking and are ready to prepare a three-course meal. For your chance to be one of the few selected to appear LIVE on the special and cook along with Gordon from your home, visit fox.com/casting.htm.

Chef Gordon Ramsay is also inviting viewers to stay home for the night, don their aprons, fire up their stovetops and join him for GORDON RAMSAY: COOKALONG LIVE, which airs 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 through step-by-step instructions on how to cook three mouth-watering courses for family and friends. Whether you love cooking, or never go near the kitchen, Chef Ramsay guarantees that you’ll be able to cook three delicious dishes in one hour if you just do what he says. The evening’s menu will feature an Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, Chili Peppers and Tomatoes appetizer; Steak Diane with Sauted Potatoes and Peas as the main course; and Quick Tiramisu for dessert.

Below, Chef Ramsay has provided the evening’s menu and a shopping list to assist in the preparation of this delicious meal:

MENU

* APPETIZER – Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, Chili Peppers and Tomatoes (Serves 4)

* MAIN COURSE – Steak Diane with Sauted Potatoes and Peas (Serves 4)

* DESSERT – Quick Tiramisu (Serves 4)

SHOPPING LIST

PRODUCE

* 1 red chili pepper

* 5 large garlic cloves, peeled

* 1 large tomato (heirloom or beefsteak)

* 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, 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

Janet Jackson to Be Interviewed by Robin Roberts Tonight

Janet Jackson will sit down with Robin Roberts for an exclusive television interview to air as an ABC News special. The intensely private pop star, who was known to be extremely close with her brother, Michael, will allow cameras into her Malibu home for the first time ever. “In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Janet Jackson” airs WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Now That Shaq and Shaunie Are Splitting Up, Who Gets the Reality Show?

It seems that Shaquille O’Neal and wife Shaunie have filmed a reality show pilot  that was about their family life, and  it must be pretty entertaining, because according to TMZ, cable network A&E is deciding if they should purchase the show. There’s just one catch: Shaunie has filed for a legal separation, and they are going from matrimony to acrimony. And alimony.

Shaunie has taken the kids and moved to L.A., leaving Shaq  the house in Florida and plenty of time to devote to trying to get another championship ring for his collection. This summer she was shopping a reality show that would showcase the life of a professional athlete’s wife. Maybe she can shop one for life as a woman making a new life for herself after being a pro athlete’s wife.

Bon Jovi Make a Rare TV Apperance on Inside the Actor’s Studio

In a rare, intimate appearance, the members of Bon Jovi grace the stage of Bravo’s “Inside The Actors Studio” Monday, November 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Instruments in hand, the New Jersey natives reflect on their illustrious 26-year career together, each discussing their personal struggles along the way and describing how it was the band that ultimately held them together. Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, David Bryan, and Tico Torres answer all of James Lipton’s probing questions, pausing only to demonstrate their musical skill with a few of their greatest hits from the past three decades.

Bon Jovi has sold more than 120 million albums and has played over 3000 concerts to over 32 million fans in roughly 50 countries. Yet many of their greatest hits came from the partnership of Bon Jovi and Sambora working together in the basement of Richie’s mother’s house. The musicians reflect on the strong friendship they have developed over the years, as well as the individual side projects each is committed to.

(courtesy Bravo TV)

Judge Wapner Returns to The People’s Court for His 90th Birthday

Judge Marilyn Milian turns things over to Judge Wapner in a Special People’s Court

On Friday, November 13, Judge Marilyn Milian welcomes Judge Joseph A. Wapner back to the bench of “The People’s Court” to litigate a special case in honor of his 90th birthday. Judge Wapner bangs the gavel on the Emmy-nominated court show that launched the entire court show genre and paved the way for a multitude of reality television shows. “The People’s Court was the original reality series featuring real litigants, real cases and real justice.

In recognition of Judge Wapner’s contributions, he will be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a star on November 12.

Wapner reflects on his experience at “The People’s Court” as a gratifying instrument of education. Wapner relished his tenure on the bench, “It was a happy marriage of my love of the law and the entertainment industry.”

According to Executive Producer, Stu Billett, “The People’s Court” was an innovator. “In 1981, a simple show featuring small claims court cases found a television audience thirsting to hear compelling stories that they could relate to and found a judge in Joseph Wapner that was fair, knowledgeable and most importantly credible. I am proud that decades later the show is still going strong and the public is still eager to see justice served!”

Judge Marilyn Milian hands over the gavel to her predecessor, Judge Wapner to litigate a special case. “Returning to ‘The People’s Court’ on the occasion of my 90th birthday is a great privilege and honor.”

Christophe Novelli Teaches Chef Academy on Bravo

Meet Jean Christophe Novelli, world renowned Michelin and 5AA Rosette award-winning chef with restaurants in London, France and South Africa, and voted “World’s Sexiest Chef” by The New York Times. Bravo’s “Chef Academy” chronicles Novelli’s move to Los Angeles as he opens a test program for a top-notch culinary institute and trains and transforms those who aspire to cook like professionals. First order of business: selecting nine students to be his test subjects for his first Academy across the pond, but is America ready for this French culinary genius? Find out on Bravo’s newest docu-series “Chef Academy,” premiering Monday, November 16 at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

French born and residing in London, his Novelli Academy Cookery School in the UK has placed in the “Top 25 Cookery Schools in the World,” and he’s thinking of opening one stateside, setting his sights on Venice, California. Working with Novelli on the ambitious experiment is his executive chef and right hand man, Steve Kitchen. For additional support during his extended stay in the U.S., Chef Novelli brings along his pregnant fiance, Michelle, and hires a temporary assistant, Joel.

On the season premiere, nine eclectic students are chosen to be the guinea pigs in Chef Novelli’s culinary education experiment, hand picked by himself and Mr. Kitchen after performing the simple culinary task of cooking an egg. The students represent an array of backgrounds from newly trained chefs to anxious homemakers hoping to learn some new culinary tricks. Students are assessed weekly via a variety of tests from preparing bread to gutting a fish. But Chef Novelli forewarns the students – failing three tests are grounds for dismissal from his Academy. For a sneak peek at “Chef Academy,” go to: http://www.bravotv.com/chef-academy/videos/coming-to-america.

Throughout the series, Chef Novelli presents unique and delectable dishes that only someone of his caliber could create with directives laden with a heavy French accent. The awe-struck students, many of whom are culinary novices, are wowed by the creations they see too quickly taking shape with such ease in front of their eyes. While the dishes inspire the students, tensions arise when they are asked to recreate the dishes with their very fate at the Academy on the line.

The students form a tight bond through this unique experience of attending the Novelli Academy, but the bonds are often tested with at times too many cooks in the kitchen. The nine students selected to enroll in Chef Novelli’s esteemed Academy are:

Kyle Daley, 29 – Salt Lake City, Utah and residing in San Diego, Calif.

Emmanuel DelCour – Bordeaux, France and residing in Venice, Calif.

Zoe Feigenbaum – New York, N.Y.

Leanard Goodloe, 28 – New York, N.Y.

Sarah Jacobsen, 29 – Chicago, Ill.

Kyle Kupiszewski – Virginia Beach, Va.

Carissa Loughead, 26 – Charlotte, N.C.

Tracie Norfleet, 46 – Honolulu, Hawaii/Venice, Calif.

Suzanne Winn, 47 – Mission Viejo, Calif.

Reality Roll Call’s WTF of the Day: Tyra Interviews a Woman With Two Vaginas

Last week Tyra Banks interviewed a woman with two vaginas on her self-titled talk show.

My favorite part of this clip, aside from Ty-Ty’s melodramatic introduction, is when Tyra says, “It’s already tough enough having one vagina, and you have two.” What is going on with Tyra’s body that she has been struggling with having a vagina?

FYI: The plural of vagina is actually vaginae. I didn’t write because who in the world says it in normal conversation?

(thanks to Mediaite for the clip)

Kathy Griffin Is Hosting a New Show Called “Let’s Dance”

Two-time Emmy Award winner and NY Times best-selling author Kathy Griffin (”My Life on the D-List”) will host “Let’s Dance,” a new, comedic dance series that features stars competing for charity as they pay homage to some of the most famous movie, musical and pop video dance routines of all time.

“Let’s Dance” will kick off its five-episode run with a live 90-minute premiere episode on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET) following the Season 9 finale broadcast of “Dancing with the Stars” on ABC. Additional episodes will air on Monday, Nov. 30, Mon., Dec. 7 and Mon., Dec. 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) with the finale on Tues., Dec. 15 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

The first three episodes of “Let’s Dance” will feature stars from all walks of life competing in single, group and duo performances as they train, rehearse and take to the stage to reveal their comedic dance routine in front of a studio audience. After each performance, a celebrity panel will give their comments before viewers across America have the chance to vote for their favorite performance. The celebrity panel and star participants will be announced shortly.

From each of the episodes, two performances will be chosen one by the viewers and one by the celebrity panel. These two acts will then return again to dance in the finale and the chance to win the hearts of the viewing audience. In the spectacular finale results show, the one act with the most viewer votes will be crowned America’s favorite and be awarded the coveted grand prize for their personal charity.

If You Haven’t Had Enough, The Jackson’s Reality Show Airs in December

A&E presents “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty,” a new real-life series that will chronicle the personal and professional lives of Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as they prepare for a Jackson Five reunion, while also coming to terms with Michael’s tragic loss. The series premieres Sunday, December 13 with back-to-back one-hour episodes beginning at 9:00pm ET/PT. The series will then move to its regularly scheduled time, Sunday’s at 10:00pm ET/PT beginning December 20 on A&E.

“The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” will follow the brothers as they record vocals for a song on Michael’s This Is It soundtrack; attend the bittersweet premiere of the film; travel to London to support Tito who is a special guest star for musical legend Gladys Knight at a Wembley Arena concert performance; and try to balance their obligations as The Jackson Five while also pursuing their individual interests and projects.

Chef Gordon Ramsay Brings U.K. “Masterchef” to America

Chef Gordon Ramsay is bringing MASTERCHEF (working title), a new culinary competition series based on the smash hit U.K. and Australian format, to FOX. MASTERCHEF (working title) will take wannabe chefs who simply cook as a hobby and have absolutely no experience in the food industry and attempt to turn one of them into a MasterChef.

Contestants on MASTERCHEF  will be put through the paces with various challenges as they compete head-to-head to create delicious dishes. The series will serve as a unique platform for people from all walks of life who want to follow their dream of working as a professional chef. These everyday at-home cooks will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show their passion and excitement for food as they are put to the test and judged by world-renowned chefs.

“MASTERCHEF has already become a cultural phenomenon in the U.K. and Australia, breaking ratings records in two of the world’s biggest markets,” said Mark Koops and Howard T. Owens, Managing Directors of Reveille. “We’re excited to work with FOX to replicate that success while bringing a fresh, new U.S. spin to this proven format.”

Chef Ramsay will challenge and coach the amateurs all the way to the finish line. However, known for his explosive outbursts, he won’t be afraid to tell the chefs the cold, hard truth about their cooking along the way.

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