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``Dora the Explorer Live!'' Features Gloria Estefan's ``Get On Your Feet''

Business Wire, April 8, 2003

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2003

The inspirational song "Get On Your Feet" by Gloria Estefan has been licensed by Nickelodeon and Clear Channel Entertainment for the new family theatrical production of "Dora the Explorer Live! - Search for the City of Lost Toys." The stage show kicked off April 4, 2003, at the Palace Theatre in Louisville, KY. The tour includes a 10-day stop at New York City's legendary Radio City Music Hall from April 18-27.

"Dora the Explorer Live!" is a culturally rich, interactive show for preschoolers and their families that helps Dora's fans experience this wonderful character in a whole new way. It features familiar songs from the TV series and Estefan's "Get On Your Feet," which adds energy and familiarity to the captivating storyline. "Music should always be a means of bridging gaps and uniting people ... I'm so thrilled to have one of my songs featured in something my kids care so much about," Ms. Estefan says.

"We are excited to add Gloria Estefan's hit song to our show," says Joanna Hagan, senior vice president, Clear Channel Theatrical Production - Family Entertainment. "`Get On Your Feet' will motivate both kids and their parents to jump up and dance with Dora, adding a joyful musical element to an already fun and entertaining show."

For more information about "Dora the Explorer Live!" log on to www.nickjr.com or www.cc.com.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 24th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 86 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for more than seven consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

About Clear Channel Entertainment

Clear Channel Entertainment (PRODUCER), the world's leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Worldwide, a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 135 live entertainment venues, including more than 100 in North America and 30 in Europe. In 2001, more than 66 million people attended approximately 26,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including: Live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; and specialized sports and motor sports events. Recent Family producing credits include "Dora the Explorer Live!," "Blue's Clues Live," "Scooby-Doo In Stagefright - Live on Stage," "Rugrats - A Live Adventure," "Arthur Live," "All That Music & More Festival," "TEENICK Festival," and "The Magic of David Copperfield." Upcoming shows include "Sing-A-Long Wizard of Oz." In addition, Clear Channel Entertainment presents theatrical subscription seasons and individual presentations in 56 markets across North America. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com.

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