Coming Up on VH1 February 4 - February 10 2004

Coming Up on VH1 February 4 - February 10 2004

Sunday Swimsuits

VH1 Airs a Special Marathon of The 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search' Sunday, February 6 1-6PM*

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming up on VH1 ...

Get warmed up for the Superbowl in a pre-game show that is sure to rival the Eagles and the Patriots! The "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search" comes to VH1 for a 5-hour marathon. VH1 is giving faithful fans a chance to relive their favorite moments and giving new viewers a chance to experience the world of swimsuit modeling during a marathon of the first five episodes of the NBC show airing Sunday, February 6 from 1-6pm* on VH1.

During Sports Illustrated's search for an undiscovered model for the popular Swimsuit Issue, the six-episode series focuses on what it takes to become a successful swimsuit model. The series and competition culminate with the final two contestants who will be flown to an exotic location to shoot a photo spread for Sports Illustrated. No one will know who the winner will be until America votes as part of the series finale on February 9. Charged with the task of whittling down the field of hopeful models is a three-judge panel including former Sports Illustrated model Roshumba Williams, NEXT Model Management President Joel Wilkenfeld and Sports Illustrated swimsuit editor Jule Campbell.

On Friday, February 4
"Best Week Ever"
This week's pop culture roundtrip includes the Michael Jackson trial;
maximizing your Super Bowl experience; the new 50 Cent "Candy Shop"
video;dating Tara Reid and more.
(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/best_week_ever/series.jhtml

On Saturday, February 5
"Black in the Day-The 80s: Def Jams"
From the unmitigated success of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to the rise
of a new generation of Black pop stars like Whitney, Tina, Lionel, and
Janet, to the ascendancy of rap and hip hop culture, the 80s was the
decade when black musicians reinvented themselves, and made inroads into
mainstream white culture like never before.
(Airs at 8:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/black_in_the_day/series.jhtml

On Sunday, February 6
"Movies that Rock: Why Do Fools Fall in Love"
Three women arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager,
Morris Levy. One is an L.A. singer, formerly of the Platters (Halle
Berry), one is a petty thief from Philly (Vivica A. Fox), and one teaches
school in a small Georgia town (Lela Rochon). Each claims to be the widow
of long-dead doo-wop singer-songwriter Frankie Lyman (Larenz Tate) and
each want years of royalties due on his estate. During an ensuing civil
trial, flashbacks tell the story of each woman's life with Lyman, a
boyish, dynamic performer, lost to heroin.
(Premieres at 6:30 p.m.)

"Surreal Life"
Relive the unbelievable one-hour season premiere.
(Airs at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_surreal_life_4/series.jhtml

"Strange Love"
See how the "strange love" began, with this encore presentation of the
one-hour season premiere.
(Airs at 10:00p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/strange_love/series.jhtml

"Celebrity Fit Club"
Witness the very first weigh-in and recount your calories with this re-
airing of the premiere episode.
(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/celebrity_fit_club/series.jhtml

Monday, February 7
"Wendy Williams Red Carpet Special"
In this all, new, special edition of her hot series, "Wendy Williams Is
On Fire," we're taking a look back at Wendy's best red carpet moments. In
this half hour episode, Wendy yanks the red carpet on celebrities like:
Justin Timberlake, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Anna Nicole Smith, Paula Abdul,
Justin Guarini, Usher, Jeffery Tambor and Porti DeRossi from Arrested
Development, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Rock, and many more.
(Airs at 7:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/wendy_williams_red_carpet/series.jhtml

Tuesday, February 8
"The Fabulous Life of Celebrity Kids"
What's better than being a world-famous, bank-breaking superstar? Being a
superstar's kid. When mommy or daddy is a huge celebrity, junior is set
for life -- the fabulous life. From Gwyneth Paltrow's new baby, Apple
"Pomme" Martin, to Madonna's mini-diva, Lourdes Leon, to Master P's media
machine, L'il Romeo, we'll take you through a day in the life of these
off-the-hook offspring. It's a world of Chanel diaper bags and $50,000
designer nurseries. Meet a new generation of fab: it's a world where
solid gold pool tables are found in the playroom, and $500,000 pink
diamond pinkie rings are stuffed in Christmas stockings. VH1 gives you an
extraordinary glimpse at how fabulous life can be when you're young,
gorgeous and your parents are filthy rich.
(Airs at 11:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/fabulous_life_of/88263/episode.jhtml

Wednesday, February 9
"Grammy Nomination Special"
Hosted by VH1's Aamer Haleem, this special will run through all of the
nominees for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and
Best New Artist. The show will highlight some of the nominees through
their videos as well as interviews from the artists and other music
industry experts.
(Premieres at 8:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/grammy_special_2005/series.jhtml

"Driven: Nas"
"Driven" chronicles the astonishing 14-year hip hop career of Nasir
Jones, a.k.a Nas, that has awed his critics and inspired a new generation
of rappers. From his humble Brooklyn beginnings to his triple platinum
success, this is "Driven: Nas."
(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/driven/89048/episode.jhtml

Thursday, February 10
"ET on VH1: Grammys"
VH1 goes behind the scenes and on the red carpet at the Grammys with
Entertainment Tonight.
(Premieres at 7:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/events/grammys/2005/

ON VH1 CLASSIC:


Throughout the month of February VH1 Classic celebrates Black History Month with an all-new "VH1 Classic In Concert: Soul to Soul," premiering on Friday, February 4 at 9:00 PM. This benefit concert was shot in Africa in 1971 and features legendary artists Wilson Pickett, Ike and Tina Turner, Santana and The Staples Singers among many others.

In honor of the new VH1 Classic Metal Mania: STRIPPED CD that hits stores on Tuesday, February 8, VH1 Classic will premiere "Metal Mania Stripped," premiering on Saturday, February 5 at 3:00 PM. The half-hour show hosted by Eddie Trunk will feature concept videos from Queensryche, Tesla, Scorpions and from the Poison fan show "Every Rose," as well as an acoustic performance of Kip Winger's "Miles Away," which is also featured on the CD. "Metal Mania Stripped" will re-air on Saturday, February 5 at 6:00 PM and Monday, February 7 at 11:30 AM and 11:30 PM.

http://www.vh1classic.com/

*all times ET/PT

Contacts: Michelle Clark/VH1 Ariana Urbont/MTVN
212-846-5576 310-752-8079



Source: VH1

CONTACT: Michelle Clark of VH1, +1-212-846-5576; or Ariana Urbont of
MTVN, +1-310-752-8079

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://www.vh1classic.com/
http://www.vh1.com/shows/events/grammys/2005
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/driven/89048/episode.jhtml
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/grammy_special_2005/series.jhtml
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/celebrity_fit_club/series.jhtml
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/black_in_the_day/series.jhtml
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/best_week_ever/series.jhtml


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