Friday, November 2, 2012

11/02 CHRISTOPER KNIGHT, EDEN GRINSHPAN, SANDRA LEE, STEVE EVANS

CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT - "HIGH TECH GIFTS"  

Once and forever a Brady! Christopher Knight met life as a child actor, starring as "Peter Brady" in the TV classic hit show "The Brady Bunch" (1969). A reluctant icon, Christopher has focused his adult years on interests beyond the entertainment industry, particularly the corporate world of computers and high technology. Yet, due to the omnipresent and flourishing legacy of all things "Brady", Christopher's successful endeavors beyond show biz exist in peaceful subordination to his portrayal of "Peter" and his arguably estimable contribution to American pop culture. So, in an act of self-unification, Christopher is returning to his entertainment roots and is seriously exploring his options as an actor, host, spokesperson and erstwhile entertainment figure. Christopher's corporate existence in his adult years didn't constitute a full retirement from show business - he has starred or otherwise participated in the plethora of periodic Brady films, television movies, series, gatherings, discussions and retrospectives. Christopher also has exploited his status as an entertainment figure by availing himself to several projects as a host and spokesperson, including projects such as the American Counseling Association's 2002 & 2003 "Healthy Skin, Healthy Outlook" campaign, that went on to received the Gold Triangle Award both years Knight served as spokesperson. Christopher was also privileged to be the spokesperson for the National Consumer League's "AD/HD Campaign", speaking in Washington D.C. at the National Press Club on the sensitive subject of AD/HD, as he himself is an adult with ADD. Most recently, Christopher was brought on as the spokesman for a popular personal fitness product, Ab Lounge XL®. In 2003, he was asked to host a segment on the Travel Channel series' "TV Road Trip" (2003), starring the late John Ritter. When the series was optioned for a second cycle, Christopher was offered to "Host" the series. It was, in fact, this participation that lead to the rekindling of Christopher's interest in front and behind the camera. Christopher was soon signed up for the celebrity version of Discovery Health Channel's "Body Challenge", which debuted in the fall of 2004 and then to his unforgettable participation on VH1's "The Surreal Life" (2003) 4. The explosion of popularity and "new found fame" as a result of this #1 VH1 Hit that has also lead to his high-profile romance with "The Surreal Life" (2003) co-star and "America's Next Top Model" (2003) winner, Adrianne Curry, has placed Knight squarely back in the spotlight. Grateful at this unique second opportunity at an acting career, Christopher relishes the chance at experiencing celebrity now as a seasoned, experienced, "well-baked" adult. In 2005, his on-screen endeavors included special guest appearances on shows such as WB's "Blue Collar TV" (2004) and ABC's "Less Than Perfect" (2002). He has also starred as the lead in the independent film, Light Years Away (2008), co-starring Eric Roberts. Last, but certainly not least, Knight has been working on several projects with his now-girlfriend, model and TV personality Adrianne Curry, projects, that will surely keep his fans glued to the screen for a long time to come.


EDEN GRINSHPAN  - "EDEN EATS" ON THE COOKING CHANNEL

Eden Grinshpan graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in London with the "Grande Diplome" in both Pastry and Cuisine. After graduating she went to India to volunteer with different organizations, one of them being an orphanage called Ramanas Garden. Here she came up with the idea of raising money for the orphanage by re-opening a café, which had not been in operation for some time, and teaching the children the basics of culinary cuisine. After returning to New York City, Eden enrolled in a management program at The Institute of Culinary Education before working at the bakery, Babycakes. Eden is the co-owner of EthNicitY Productions, and hosts Eden Eats on The Cooking Channel, a traveling show to find global cuisine in cities across the US. Eden has been profiled n NY Daily News, Maxim, TV Grapevine, The Celebrity Café, She Knows, The Tennessean, San Francisco Luxury News, Indian Country Today. With the holidays and Thanksgiving just around the corner, host of The Cooking Channel’s “Eden Eats,” Eden Grinshpan, explores global lives and culture through food, helps shed light on the changing holiday table and offers some of her favorite holiday recipes with a twist. Whether adding exotic spices to roasted turkey or clever ways to cut sodium in your mom’s stuffing, Eden is available for live interviews to provide tips on how to uphold holiday traditions and encourage new ones for the next generation. 
 

HGTV HOST SANDRA LEE - "FAST FESTIVE FUN"



HGTV Host Sandra Lee has teamed up with Verizon to launch the “Fast Festive Fun with Sandra Lee Contest” to show how you can streamline all of your cooking and entertaining needs.  October 29 – December 19, cooks can submit their best homemade recipes that can be shared and used to entertain friends and family across America. Entries will be judged based on originality, cost, speed and ease across different categories. Categories include appetizers, side dishes, entrees and leftover lunches.  The top three entries in each category, and winners, will receive a signed copy of “Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Fast-Fix Homemade Favorites,” and will be featured on both www.sandralee.com  and www.verizoninsider.com and social media channels (Twitter and Facebook). Sandra Lee is a multi-Emmy® award-winner and internationally-acclaimed expert in all things kitchen and home. Sandra is the host of two highly-rated shows on Food Network, Sandra's Money Saving Meals and Semi-Homemade Cooking. Additionally, Sandra is the host of HGTV's Sandra Lee Celebrates, a series of primetime entertaining specials.  Sandra works with numerous philanthropic organizations including UNICEF® and Feeding America®. Sandra is the national spokesperson for Share our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign and the anchor of their largest annual fundraiser, The Great American Bake Sale - two groundbreaking programs focused on ending childhood hunger in America. Sandra has received both the President’s Volunteer Service Award and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
 



STEVE EVANS - "THE MOVIE GUY"

GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND.