It's All Shiny and New VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of April 22-April 28 2005

It's All Shiny and New VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of April 22-April 28 2005

NEW YORK, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Check out all of the brand new premieres headed to VH1 and VH1 Classic this week:

NEWSFLASH! N'SYNC AND THE BACKSTREET BOYS
WERE NOT THE FIRST BOY BANDS!

VH1 EMMY-NOMINATED SERIES "BEHIND THE MUSIC" PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON R&B
SUPERGROUP NEW EDITION IN ITS LATEST INSTALLMENT
PREMIERING APRIL 28 AT 10PM *

Original interviews from Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill,
Ricky Bell and Bobby Brown

They were the original boy band. But while New Edition was paving the way for some of the biggest bands of the past twenty years, they were plagued by bad business deals, internal strife, and a frustrating struggle for respect.

In this latest installment of VH1's acclaimed original series, "Behind The Music: New Edition," Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, and Ralph Tresvant sit down for our cameras and share their story of how their undeniable talent lifted them out of the projects and into the hearts of countless teenage girls. Premiering on Thursday, April 28 at 10:00 PM ET*, VH1's "Behind The Music: New Edition" features rare and never-before-seen archival video, film and concert clips and songs, plus exclusive interviews with the artists, their friends and colleagues.

VH1's "Behind the Music: New Edition" begins in the late 1970's in the Roxbury district in Boston, one of the most impoverished and crime-ridden areas in the city when five friends began singing and dancing together as a way to escape the turmoil that surrounded them. They named themselves New Edition and after gaining some local notoriety, attracted the attention of Maurice Starr, a local record producer (and later founder of New Kids on the Block) who was looking for the "next" Jackson Five. Under Starr's guidance, New Edition recorded and released their first single, a perfect pop confection called Candy Girl. The single and subsequent album exploded, sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and sent the boys on a seemingly endless tour around the country. Yet, for all of their hard work, the boys came home to Roxbury -- still broke and living in the projects.

On Friday, April 22

"The Insider on VH1: Desperate Housewives" The secrets of Desperate Housewives revealed! We're taking you inside the hottest show on television! Months before America had even heard of it, The Insider was on the set shooting exclusive behind the scenes footage and capturing candid moments with each of the stars! Eva Longoria's private tour of Wysteria Lane, Teri Hatcher showing us around her real life house and the truth behind the reported catfights on the set of the Vanity Fair photo shoot. We also uncover rare behind the scenes material, we'll also take a peak back at the careers of each of the ladies before they became desperate.

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)

"Best Week Ever"

Don't miss VH1's weekly roundup of celebrity news and pop culture highlights.

(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/best_week_ever/series.jhtml

On Saturday, April 23
"Storytellers: Bruce Springsteen"

Musician Bruce Springsteen treats fans to an intimate performance as he performs songs from his upcoming album Devils & Dust as well as his classics. This acoustic show will follow in the "Storytellers" style with questions from fans as well as a new interview with Springsteen about his new album and the stories behind the songs.

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/storytellers/series.jhtml

On Sunday, April 24
"The Surreal Life: Season Finale"

The last day in the house has arrived. Friendships have been made and tested. But questions still remain. Are Chris and Adrianne for real? Will Jane and Da Brat mend their relationship? Will Chyna Doll wear Marcus down and come between him and his Calvins? These questions hang in the air as the cast begins their farewell dinner, which quickly turns into a meal fueled by drinks and strong emotions. Brat and Jane fight and make nice, but it's not clear if it's for real. Chris and Adrianne get frisky and naked. And the house gets trashed. In the morning, they say their final good-byes and leave the house, changed forever ...

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_surreal_life_4/series.jhtml

"Strange Love: Reunion Special"

This special episode of Strange Love reunites Flavor Flav and Brigitte Nielsen for a weekend press tour in New York City.

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/strange_love/series.jhtml

Monday, April 25
"All Access: Race to the Alter"

Hollywood loves a good wedding. But these days, the fascination with getting hitched seems inexhaustible. From yearly predictions about the next bride-and-groom-to-be to the weekly tabloid "ring watch," all eyes are focused on who's headed down the aisle next. For celebrity couples, this intense scrutiny puts pressure on couples to tie the knot. As a result, many of Hollywood's hottest duos are marrying quickly, expensively, and often times, completely out of control. From extravagant galas and secret ceremonies to shotgun weddings and spur-of-the-moment Vegas gambles, celebrity brides and grooms are exchanging vows in droves. "All Access: Race to the Altar" explains why marriage is suddenly Hollywood's biggest relationship obsession.

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/series.jhtml

"The Fabulous Life: Britney and Kevin"

Oops! She did it again, but this time it's forever. Britney is all grown up and she's found her knight in Von Dutch armor: Kevin Federline. Together Britney and Kevin are the hottest couple on the planet, burning through their massive fortune like two filthy rich kids in love. They're spending big bucks on everything from bubbly to beach getaways to BitBit. For these honeymooners, life is better than great, it's fabulous. The sky's the limit for these lovebirds that live, love and liquidate their millions better than anyone else on the planet.

(Premieres at 9:30 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/fabulous_life_of/series.jhtml

Tuesday, April 26
"The Fabulous Life: Hollywood It Girls"

Meet America's newest obsession: It Girls. Barely adult, they travel by yacht, date Hollywood it-boys and carry their pooches in thousand-dollar Louis Vuitton purses. They can cross every velvet rope in town but nobody dares to cross them. Whether they're headed to the most exclusive club or to the prom, these loaded ladies always look like a million bucks. Whether they're making big bucks or spending it, they're always living the fabulous life.

(Airs at 4:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/fabulous_life_of/series.jhtml

Wednesday, April 27
"All Access: Breakups"

"All Access: Celebrity Breakups 2005" chronicles another year of Hollywood heartbreak, from the inevitable, saw-those-coming goodbyes to the sudden, highly-publicized meltdowns. We'll go inside the A-list relationships that just didn't work, and explore details of what made them go horribly awry.

(Airs at 6:30 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/series.jhtml

Thursday, April 28
"Behind the Music: New Edition"
See description above.
(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/behind_the_music/series.jhtml

ON VH1 CLASSIC

VH1 Classic presents a first-ever television special event that is sure to have you shouting Shalom! "MATZO AND METAL: A VERY CLASSIC PASSOVER" invites viewers -- Jews and Gentiles alike -- to the network's own version of a rock- n-roll Passover Seder attended by heavy metal and hard rock artists who happen to be Jewish.

Premiering on the second night of Passover, Sunday, April 24th at 7:00 PM/ET, the one-hour special features host Dee Snider (half Jewish) and Scott Ian of Anthrax, Leslie West of Mountain and Snider's Twisted Sister bandmate JJ French discussing their experiences in the music industry as well as their Jewish heritage over a special Passover meal. All foods served will be Kosher of course courtesy of the special's sponsor Manischewitz.

Those unfamiliar with a Passover Seder will hear how music plays a key role in the traditional dinner and see how the rich history of Passover is shared through storytelling. And hard rock and heavy metal musicians certainly have plenty of stories!

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/
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