It's All Shiny And New

It's All Shiny And New

VH1 Premieres/Encores For The Week of August 5-August 11 2005

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Check out all of the brand new premieres headed to VH1 and VH1 Classic this week.

MONDAY EDITION OF "ROCK STAR: INXS" ON THE MOVE

New Episodes of Reality Edition of "Rock Star" Moving to VH1 As Part Of An
Agreement Between CBS, VH1 and Mark Burnett Productions

VH1 Will Also Cablecast Encore Episodes of CBS's Tuesday Performance-Driven

Broadcasts and Wednesday Elimination Vote

The Monday edition of CBS's summer reality series ROCK STAR: INXS will move to Sundays on VH1 as part of an agreement between CBS, VH1 and Mark Burnett Productions. This show, which features the reality aspect of the thrice weekly series including interaction among aspiring singers and competition for song selection, will premiere on VH1 Sunday, August 7 at 8:00 p.m.* CBS will continue to broadcast the one-hour Tuesday performance driven edition and half-hour Wednesday performance/elimination show.

The Tuesday performance-driven edition of ROCK STAR: INXS has averaged 6.18 million viewers while winning its 10:00-11:00 PM time period in adults 18-34 (2.5/08), adults 18-49 (3.0/08) and adults 25-54 (3.4/09). As part of the agreement, VH1 will also repurpose the Tuesday and Wednesday editions beginning Saturday, Aug. 13.

On Friday, August 5
"Best Week Ever"
This week's addition will include an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at
the daytime soap opera "Passions."
(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/best_week_ever/series.jhtml

On Saturday, August 6
"America's Next Top Model Season 2 Mini-Marathon"
You know you have to see the episode where Shandi cheats on her
boyfriend -- again.
(Begins at 5:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/antm_season_2/series.jhtml

On Sunday, August 7
"America's Next Top Model Season 3 Mini-Marathon"
All Nigel Barker, all the time. We know you can't get enough.
(Premieres at 4:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/antm_season_3/series.jhtml

"Rock Star: INXS "
See description above
(Premieres at 8:00 p.m.)

Monday, August 8
"All Access: Anna Nicole's Shocking Moments"
Anna Nicole Smith was born to be in the spotlight. She's voluptuous,
spontaneous, and completely insane. She's been a reality star, a gold-
digger and a pin-up girl. And she's definitely done more than her share of
partying. Anna Nicole's greatest skill? Her uncanny ability to shock the
hell out of everyone. From her bizarre marriage to a man 63 years her
senior to her semi-disturbing reality show, you never know what Anna
Nicole's going to do next. Now VH1 has compiled all her most outrageous
moments in the half-hour special "All Access: Anna Nicole's Most Shocking
Moments."
(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/series.jhtml

Tuesday, August 9
"Green Day Video Premiere"
See the premiere of Green Day's new video: Wake Me When September Ends.
(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/green_day/artist.jhtml

Wednesday, August 10
"R. Kelly's Urban Opera: Trapped in the Closet"
"Trapped In The Closet" is the track that everyone is talking about and
fans can't get enough of it's multiple chapters. The half-hour special,
hosted by VH1's Aamer Haleem will offer viewers a unique look at all five
videos with behind the scenes footage and interviews with R. Kelly.
(Airs at 11:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/r_kellys_urban_opera/series.jhtml

Thursday, August 11
"100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock"
Through thunderous anthems and a kick-ass attitude, hard rock bands bring
out the headbanger in us all. Join host Carmen Electra for VH1's 100
Greatest Artists of Hard Rock, the definitive soundtrack to any air guitar
performance.
(Begins at 5:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/series.jhtml

ON VH1 CLASSIC

"VH1 Classic In Concert" airs on Friday, August 5 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: "Sammy Hagar: Long Road to Cabo."

www.vh1classic.com

*all times ET/PT

Contacts: Michelle Clark/VH1
212-846-5576

Source: VH1

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

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/

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