Celebrity Mound

Now that Mark McGrath’s TV career is dead, the ex-”Extra” host is trying to revive his music. McGrath’s band, Sugar Ray, is preparing a comeback and has a new album, “Music for Cougars,” due out July 21. The band’s rep says, “It’s a very summer-y sound. Very Sugar Ray.” One music insider said, “It’s being released by Pulse — an indie label — because all the majors passed. The sound is too dated. Very pop/disco.” Sugar Ray’s rep said, “We never shopped it to the majors.”

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MAJOR changes are ahead at “Extra.” Plagued by sagging ratings, suits at the long-running celebrity TV show plan to shake things up by axing hosts Mark McGrath and Dayna Devon, sources tell Page Six. Their likely replacement is Mario Lopez, who once worked for the program. A spokeswoman for “Extra” said there would be no comment. Lopez’s rep didn’t get back to us.

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Many voters, weary of the long, drawn-out presidential race, will be happy to hear there’s a new candidate in town ready to get things cooking again – and give away the president’s salary to a lucky supporter! Spraychel, the I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Spray, is running for president of the fridge in a new online animated series beginning today at www.VoteSpraychel.com. Spraychel is setting her sights on victory, but it’s the viewers taking action to get her elected who could win big – by entering a $400,000 presidential salary sweepstakes!

The campaign features the star power of Extra’s Mark McGrath, who lends his voice to play Mr. More, Spraychel’s big brother and campaign manager. The webisodes follow Spraychel as she campaigns on a platform of progress. “We’ve come a long way, and a vote for me means electing to enjoy zero calories and zero fat per serving, along with great butter taste,” said Spraychel. “I’m ready to cut through the fat and put aside greasy politics to give the constituents what they’re hungry for!”

Spraychel’s opponent, Maxwell Butterman, stands for the old-fashioned ways of eating. Backing Butterman are Spraychel’s arch-nemesis, Buttricia, and their spineless aide, Ross Perogi. Spraychel is intent on spraying her message far and wide on the trail with Mr. More.

“Spraychel’s presidential bid gets my whole-hearted support,” said McGrath, co-host of the syndicated TV show Extra. “Her passion for progress just can’t stay bottled up, and I’m excited to help her bring something great to the table.”

“Spraychel for President” launches online in six weekly episodes from June 23 through “Election Day” on July 27. Viewers can join in the fun by watching the webisodes online, casting their votes for Spraychel, playing online games, and spreading the word about the campaign by rallying their friends in support of Spraychel. Voting for Spraychel will earn visitors the chance to win a presidential salary sweepstakes of $400,000, while playing the online games provides daily chances to win instantly and additional entries into the grand prize sweepstakes. Each time viewers visit www.VoteSpraychel.com to watch and vote for Spraychel or to play games, they increase their chances of winning.

So vote early, and vote often! Go to www.VoteSpraychel.com*.

Jamie Foxx and NY Giants owner Steve Tisch

Jason Bateman and Mark McGrath

Pamela Bach and NY Giants owner Steve Tisch

Tom Arnold

David Draiman, Kimberly Stewart, Donovan Leitch, Mark McGrath, Sarah Howard, & Scott Storch

Mary Carey & Nichole Van Craft (gross! Not hot at all!)

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Mark McGrath, Scott Storch, & Kimberly Stewart

Amy Smart

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Christian Slater

Mark McGrath

A couple was scared witless in Las Vegas when former “Extra” correspondent and Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath barged into their hotel room at the Four Seasons in the middle of the night over Labor Day weekend. According to our spy: “The couple woke up to a very wasted [McGrath] in their suite yelling at them to get out of his room.” Turns out McGrath had blearily lost his key and forgotten his room number, and the hapless clerk at the front desk mistakenly gave him the key to the wrong room. The couple was comped for their entire stay due to the mix-up. A rep for McGrath confirmed the events, adding, “Mark did not get his room comped, though.”