It's All Shiny and New

It's All Shiny and New

VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of August 12-August 18 2005

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Check out all of the brand new premieres headed to VH1 and VH1 Classic this week.

On Friday, August 12

"Hottest 40 Over 40"

VH1 is counting down the hottest "over 40" celebs and they are fabulous. From the super hot George Clooney (44) to the age defying Oprah (51), these stars prove over and over, like fine wine, they get better with age. And thanks to the resurgence of Teri Hatcher (41), Demi Moore (43) and Diane Lane (40), suddenly, it's not only ok to be over the big 4-0, it's hot!

(Premiere begins at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/series.jhtml

On Saturday, August 13

"Movies That Rock: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster"

The legendary metal band offers audiences a candid look behind the scenes of a pivotal moment in the band's history.

(Airs at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/movies/movie/245971/moviemain.jhtml

On Sunday, August 14

"Rock Star: INXS"

The last rocker standing will become the lead singer of the internationally renowned band INXS and embark on a worldwide concert tour with the band and be part of the group's new album. See who gets the cut this week. Hosted by Dave Navarro and Brooke Burke.

(Premieres at 8:00 p.m.)

"The Surreal Life" *BRAND NEW EPISODE*

The Surreal Lifers awake to what they hope will be a laid back day. Then, the paper reveals that the cast will be traveling to Gorman where they'll learn to ride dirt bikes, Carey Hart style! Janice, big surprise, gets huffy and Jose admits he has a life long fear of motorcycles as they suit up, rev up and compete for the title of "Biker of the Day." Later, an impromptu sexy, cross-dressing slumber party reveals Jose's feminine side-again.

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_surreal_life_5/series.jhtml

"Hogan Knows Best" *BRAND NEW EPISODE*

Hulk and Linda decide to take a romantic weekend getaway and ride off into the sunset in a Hummer limousine. While they're away, sidekick and former wrestler Brian "Nasty Boy" Knobs will baby-sit. Nick and Brooke decide to take advantage of the situation and ask Knobs if they can have some people sleep over. Trying to be a cool baby sitter, he agrees. The sleepover gets out of hand when some of their wrestling fan friends show up.

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

"Celebrity Fit Club" *BRAND NEW EPISODE*

The celebs are treated to a military drill at Camp Pendleton, where the two teams compete in a bayonet assault obstacle course. While team captain Gary Busey has the will to conquer the course for his team, an injury puts their victory in jeopardy as the opposing team, led by Jackee Harry, vies for their first fit camp win of the season. Back at the weigh-in ceremony, the teams are shocked when they are told they must vote to send one of their members to join the opposing team, leaving one fit clubber feeling betrayed and more determined than ever to drop the pounds.

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/celebrity_fit_club_2/series.jhtml

*all times ET/PT

Contacts: Michelle Clark/VH1
212-846-5576

Monday, August 15

"All Access: On Set Hook Ups"

"All Access: On-Set Hookups," reveals the juicy stories of TV, music, and movie co-stars who just can't keep their hands off each other. With the help of journalists, comedians, and pundits, we'll profile all the innocent flirts, serial daters, and marriage-minded stars who make Hollywood such a romantic place to find a job. Including Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Garner and Jude Law and Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman (Underworld), Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich (The Myth of Fingerprints), Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck (Gigli and Jersey Girl) and Russell Crowe and Meg Ryan (Proof of Life), Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson (Volunteers) and many more.

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

"The Fabulous Life of Celebrity Weddings"
(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/fabulous_life_of/series.jhtml

Tuesday, August 16

"All Access: How Thin Is Too Thin?"

In Hollywood, the pressure for actresses to get and stay thin is the source of a shocking and alarming trend. Female celebrities have become tinier than ever, and "skinny" has moved from a health-conscious preoccupation to a dangerous obsession. "All Access: How Thin is Too Thin?" will explore this new trend and examine the disturbing mentality behind it, while exposing the stick-thin celebs currently perpetuating this problem.

(Airs at 11:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/series.jhtml

Wednesday, August 17

"Movies That Rock: Showgirls"
It's tacky and tawdry but we know you secretly love it.
(Airs at 8:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/movies/movie/93841/moviemain.jhtml

Thursday, August 18

"100 Greatest One Hit Wonders Mini-Marathon"

Hosted by pop culture phenomenon William Shatner, this VH1 special features unforgettable video clips, film footage, photos and performances, plus exclusive new interviews with Alice Cooper, Nile Rodgers, The B-52s' Kate Pierson, Isaac Hayes, Henry Rollins, "Weird Al" Yankovic and Brandy.

(Begins at 5:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/series.jhtml

ON VH1 CLASSIC

VH1 Classic presents an all-new "Hangin' With" Bret Michaels of Poison on Saturday, August 13 at 1:00 PM and 1:00 AM. Then on Sunday, August 14 at 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM VH1 Classic is "Hangin' With" the Raspberries. The group visited the VH1 Classic studio to promote their new album "Greatest" and performed classic hits including "I Wanna Be With You," "Last Dance," "Should I Wait," "Overnight Sensation" and "Nobody Knows."

Award-winning filmmaker, Stephanie Bennett, has put together a definitive two-hour film on one of music's most influential bands, the Beach Boys. The first hour of the documentary, "Endless Harmony: The Beach Boys," premiering Sunday, August 14 at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM covers the early years of the group's success leading up to their artistic triumphs with the albums, "Pet Sounds" and "Smile." The second hour documents the drama that hit the band including Brian's breakdown and the deaths of both Dennis and Carl Wilson. http://www.vh1classic.com/

Source: VH1

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

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://www.vh1classic.com/

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