DEAL OR NO DEAL HOST, DISNEY STAR TO PERFORM AT 2010 KANSAS STATE FAIR
Jun 10, 2010
Hutchinson, Kan. – It’s a deal! The
Kansas State Fair announced today Howie
Mandel and Selena Gomez have
been added to the 2010 Sprint Grandstand line up. The comedian, “Deal or No Deal”
game show host and actor has been confirmed for a performance Thursday, Sept.
16. Disney Channel star Selena Gomez will perform at the Sprint Grandstand on
Sunday, Sept. 19.
The 2010 Kansas
State Fair will run Sept. 10-19. Sprint Grandstand concert tickets for Howie
Mandel and Selena Gomez will go on sale June 17 at 9 a.m. and may be purchased
at the Kansas State Fair ticket office, by calling 1-800-362-3247 or at www.kansasstatefair.com.
Ticket prices for all acts except Terry Fator and motorsports events include
free gate admission to the Kansas State Fair when purchased through August 31,
2010, unless otherwise noted.
Howie Mandel – Thursday, September 16, 7:30 pm
Howie Mandel is
most frequently recognized as the host of one of NBC’s most watched programs,
the national phenomenon “Deal or No Deal.” The show allows contestants to have
a chance of becoming an instant millionaire by combining nothing more than instinct
and luck. Most recently, Mandel was added to the lineup of judges on the
popular summer TV series “America’s
Got Talent.”
Mandel’s versatile
career in show business has lasted over 30 years and has included work on the
Emmy-winning “St. Elsewhere” and Emmy-nominated “Bobby’s World.” Mandel got his
break as a comedian in 1979 when his friends dared him to take the stage at
amateur night at the legendary Comedy Store in Los Angeles. A producer was in the crowd that
night and hired him to appear on the comedy game-show “Make Me Laugh.” His
appearance on that show led to talk show appearances, a stint as Diana Ross’
opening act and eventually the television series, “St. Elsewhere.”
Mandel’s animated
children’s series, “Bobby’s World,” ran eight seasons and now appears in
syndication six days a week in 65 countries. As the series’ creator and
executive producer, he was closely involved in its writing, as well as
providing the voice of Bobby, Bobby’s dad and other characters. Mandel
attributes the show’s success to drawing the story lines from real life.
Mandel has hosted
his own syndicated talk show, “The Howie Mandel Show,” and frequently appears
on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno, performing his signature hidden-camera
bits. Mandel is also one of the first people that Regis calls to fill in for
him when he takes a vacation from “Live with Regis and Kelley.
In between a busy
schedule of 200 shows a year, Mandel lives with his wife, Terry, and their
three children in Los Angeles.
To learn more
about Mandel, please visit http://www.howiemandel.com
Selena
Gomez – Sunday, September 19, 4 pm
Selena Gomez stars
as Alex Russo in the Emmy-winning Disney Channel series “Wizards of Waverley
Place,” which premiered in 2007. Gomez, 17, started acting at age 7 when she
landed a role in the popular television series “Barney & Friends.” She was
a regular on the show for two seasons. Starring in her first feature film role
in 2003, she was cast in the sci-fi action adventure film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. In
2008, Gomez lent her voice to Horton
Hears a Who!, and she’s also made guest appearances on “Hannah
Montana” and “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.”
Gomez will be
starring in the upcoming movie Ramona
and Beezus in the role of Beezus, Ramona’s older sister, in
theaters July 23. The movie is based off of Beverly Cleary’s popular children’s
book series and follows the misadventures of young grade-school aged Ramona
Quimby. Also in July, Gomez will launch a clothing line for Kmart called “Dream
Out Loud.”
In her singing
career, Gomez has recorded three songs for the Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, as well as
tracks for 101 Dalmatians,
Another Cinderella Story,
and Tinker Bell. Gomez
recently released her pop-rock Hollywood Records premiere album, Kiss & Tell. Producer Ted
Bruner, along with songwriters Gina Schock, Tim James and Antonina Armato and
Selena's band, The Scene, wrap her vocals with fire and ferocity. On June 18,
Radio Disney will air the premiere of “Round and Round,” marking the first
single off her second album, which will be released in September.
In between her
acting and singing commitments, Gomez still finds time to give back. She has
participated in benefits for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and is involved
with Disney’s Friends for Change, an organization that promotes environmentally
friendly behavior. She was also twice named youth ambassador for UNICEF, a role
that recently took her on a fact-finding trip to Africa.
Gate admission is
included with Selena Gomez tickets when purchased through August 31. In
addition, through July 31, for every four $35 tickets purchased to Selena
Gomez, the Kansas State Fair will provide $20 in meal tickets that can be used
towards the purchase of food and beverage during the visit to the Fair.
To learn more
about Gomez, please visit http://www.selenagomez.com/
2010
Sprint Grandstand Lineup
Outlaw Truck and
Tractor Pull – Friday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Foreigner –
Saturday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Rodney Atkins –
Sunday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Terry Fator –
Monday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys – Tuesday,
Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Demolition Derby –
Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Howie Mandel –
Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Blake Shelton with
James Otto – Friday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
MercyMe –
Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Selena Gomez –
Sunday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m.