'LIVE with Kelly and Michael' welcomes Steve Carell, Ben Stiller, Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" announces the lineup of guests who will join hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan during the week of Dec. 23-27.

Dec. 23 - The hosts sit down with "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" star Steve Carell, and rock band American Authors performs for the "LIVE" audience.

Dec. 24 - This morning, Kelly and Michael present "LIVE's" annual holiday special, "LIVE with Kelly and Michael Cozy Christmas Eve." "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" star Ben Stiller visits, and triple Platinum recording artists and progressive rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra will serve as the house band. Plus, Kelly brings back a "LIVE" holiday tradition when she gets into the kitchen with her children to make holiday cookies, and the cast of "Disney on Ice: Let's Celebrate" performs for the "LIVE" audience. In addition, the special wouldn't be complete without an appearance from the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, before his busy night begins.

Dec. 25 - Tune in today for an encore presentation of "LIVE's Christmas Eve Special" from 2012, a festive hour of cheer with Kelly and Michael. Academy Award winner Matt Damon stops by and Grammy Award-winning singer Aretha Franklin performs a Christmas classic, and shares her holiday recipe for "Ree Ree's Glazed Ham." Plus, the man of the hour, Santa Claus, takes on the hosts in a karaoke sing-off.

Dec. 26 - Kelly and Michael look back at recent interviews with Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, and Adam Levine from "The Voice." Plus, Hilaria Baldwin teaches the hosts some yoga poses.

Dec. 27 - This morning, the hosts check out recent visits from Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock and actor Liam Hemsworth. Plus, pop singers Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes perform for the "LIVE" audience.

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