It's All Shiny and New

It's All Shiny and New

VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of May 12 - May 19 2005

NEW YORK, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Check out all of the brand new premieres headed to VH1 and VH1 Classic this week:

BLINDED BY THE LIMELIGHT!

VH1's New Social Experiment "BSTV" Tests How Far People Are Willing To Go For

Fame And Fortune Premiering Sunday, May 15 at 10 PM*.

Meet people willing to flip the switch on a death row inmate live on TV. Meet the men eager to get on TV by moving to a remote island inhabited only with lap dancers, where the guys can look but not touch. Meet the men who have agreed to gain hundreds of extra pounds for the chance to be famous. Can't believe these people exist? Well, believe it, they're all on VH1's new social experiment, "BSTV."

Today, people will do just about anything to become a celebrity and celebrities are willing to endure just about anything to keep their fame. That has been proven no place more than on reality TV. Our nation has been glued to the television cringing as they watch people eat cow brains, lie to their family and friends and embarrass themselves all for a taste of fame. Just when you thought it couldn't go any further and people couldn't stoop any lower, welcome to VH1's new series, "BSTV," the show that tests people's limits to find out just how much "B.S." they'll put themselves through for a spot in the limelight. "BSTV" premieres Sunday through Friday, May 15 - 20 at 10 pm each night. New episodes will air every Friday at 10 pm, beginning Friday, May 27 (tape is available upon request).

Each weekly episode invites real people and celebrities to participate in what they believe to be casting calls and pilot tapings for the latest and hottest new reality shows. What they don't know is that every audition is 100% fake. Each concept is pulled off by our cast of improv actors posing as the show's producers and talent. No matter how much "B.S." is doled out by our cast of accomplices, eager reality show wannabes and celebrities always seem ready to believe any bogus concept for their chance at fame. Celebrities who participated include: Dennis Rodman, Rachel Hunter, Katrina Campins, John Salley, Kimberley Locke, Traci Lords, Erik Estrada, Cindy Margolis, Tara Lipinski and more.

On Friday, May 13
"Best Week Ever"

Don't miss this week's pop culture roundup with the latest on the Star Wars hype, the new Ben and Jen's pregnancy, the American Idol controversy, 5 good reasons to see Monster-in-Law and the return of the Backstreet Boys.

(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)

On Saturday, May 14
"Remaking Taylor Dane"

See what happens when a dedicated and driven team of professionals joins forces, in an attempt to re-launch, rejuvenate, re-master and remake Taylor Dane.

(Airs at 12:30 a.m.)

On Sunday, May 15
"BSTV"

On this episode, meet four attention-obsessed, switch-happy souls who think they're auditioning to win the opportunity to electrocute a death row inmate live on national television. It's total BS, of course, but that doesn't stop these sparky hopefuls from jumping at the chance to play grim reaper! Next, it's BSTV's BS advice show, Lover's Lounge, with special guest former porn star-come-actress Traci Lords. Not knowing that the show's host is a faux psychologist designed to push her sanity to the brink, Traci loses her cool and storms off the set. All this and more on "BSTV."

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)

Monday, May 16
"All Access: More Awesome Celebrity Beefs"

Celebrities can do lots of things. But play nice? That's not one of them. Time to watch celebs throw down once again in VH1's hour-long brawl-a-thon titled "All Access: More Awesome Celeb Beefs." It's the third installment of our feuds series, and this one's gonna be the biggest, nastiest one yet, full of jealousy, deceit, disrespect and, occasionally, actual fisticuffs.

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)

"BSTV"

On this episode, a boatload of sexy bachelorettes clamor to audition for the totally fake reality show, Booty Boat, where one lucky lady who bags the most sea men will win a yacht worth $1 million! These fame hungry damsels claim they'll stop at nothing to win, even if it means bedding 300 men in one night! Then, on the totally bogus street talent show Daredevils, where hopefuls show off their hidden talents for cash, Joe Millionaire Evan Marriott goes crying to his agent when he finds himself knee-deep in a pile of BSTV. All this and more on "BSTV."

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)

"Motormouth: Henderson/Austin"

Just when you thought it was safe to sing in your car ... "Motormouth" returns to takes you on a tour of forty cities to surprise, shock and embarrass America's worst singers and most outrageous drivers! In this episode, VH1 goes to Henderson, NV and Austin, TX.

(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, May 17
"BSTV"

On this episode, meet a bunch of ladies auditioning for the chance to marry a 99-year old billionaire on live TV. If the woman crowned "billionaire bride" can keep the old man alive for a full year, she'll supposedly stand to inherit his family fortune. But, as the hopefuls will quickly learn, a year is a long time to wait when the geriatric tycoon groom has a penchant for licking! Next, former Chicago Bull, Dennis Rodman, takes the hot seat on the totally counterfeit Celebrity Advice Bureau. But 'The Worm' has no idea the people seeking his advice are completely fake. You'll never believe the very high price tag he'll suggest be slapped on one man's ass! All this and more on "BSTV."

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)

"Motormouth: Bullshead/Rollingwood"
"Motormouth"goes to Bullshead, NY & Rollingwood, TX.
(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, May 18
"BSTV"

On this episode, meet fame-hungry men who are willing to gain hundreds of extra pounds just for TV stardom. From eating pizza strapped to their own faces (the "Pizza Face" competition) to stuffing candy bars sideways in their mouths ("Sideways Sunday," of course), for these hopefuls, happier meals have never been had! Next, it's the classic BSTV BS advice show, Lover's Lounge, with special guest former MTV VJ Rikki Rachtman. Not knowing that the show is a Headbanger's Ball worth of BS, Rikki loses his cool, when the show's host, a faux psychologist, pushes his sanity to the brink. How far Rikki lets the doctor go before he imparts some wisdom of his own? All this and more on "BSTV."

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)

"Motormouth: Cherry Hill/Tucson"
"Motormouth" heads to Cherry Hill, NJ & Tucson, AZ.
(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)

Thursday, May 19
"BSTV"

On this episode, men and women alike try to position themselves for a chance to deflower a confirmed virgin on live TV. Meet would-be surgeons willing to eat, lick, and sweet talk their way to fame, fortune and one very special cherry! Next, The Real World's Trishelle takes the hot seat on our totally counterfeit Celebrity Advice Bureau. Tune in to see how the reality TV princess handles a BSTV actor, who comes to her with a 'less than kosher' dilemma! Doug Stanhope faces the heat on Venice Beach as host of the totally bogus on-the-street talent show Daredevils. Doug's usually a cool cat, but when a bunch of BSTV actors hijack his new show, will he take it like a man? All this and more on "BSTV."

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)

"Motormouth: Mesa/Houston"
"Motormouth" goes to Mesa & Houston, TX.
(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)

ON VH1 CLASSIC

"VH1 Classic In Concert" airs on Friday, May 13 at 9:00 PM. The hour-long series showcases live, full-concert performances from some of the greatest names in rock, pop & soul. Up on deck this week: "Duran Duran 'Arena'" featuring performances including "Is There Something I Should Know?," "Hungry Like The Wolf," "Save A Prayer," and "Wild Boys."

On Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM VH1 Classic presents "All Star Jams with Billy Idol." Idol and his band stopped by the Classic studio to promote his latest CD, "Devil's Playground." Idol also performed live "Dancing With Myself," "White Wedding," "Rebel Yell" and many more.

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents music videos, concerts and music specials featuring classic rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Featured artists include The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more.

http://www.vh1classic.com/

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212-846-5576

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310-752-8079

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CONTACT: Michelle Clark of VH1, +1-212-846-5576, or Ariana Urbont of
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