It's All Shiny and New - VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of October 28 - November 3 2005

It's All Shiny and New - VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of October 28 - November 3 2005

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Check out all of the brand new premieres headed to VH1 and VH1 Classic this week.

VH1 Gives America the Chance to Decide Who Stays and Who Goes Home in the New

Original Series
"But Can They Sing" Premiering Sunday, October 30

Exclusive Content and Performances to Air on VH1's Broadband Network VSPOT
Before and After Each Episode

Morgan Fairchild, Kim Alexis, Antonio Sabato, Jr., Larry Holmes,
Joe Pantoliano, Bai Ling, Carmine Gotti Agnello, Michael Copon and
Myrka Dellanos Will Hit the Stage in This Six-Week Competition

Ahmet Zappa Will Host

They can act, model and even box, but can they sing? VH1 will give viewers the chance to decide through multiple platforms who should stick to their day jobs and who gets to tough it out over six weeks to become a pop star in the new original series "But Can They Sing?" premiering on October 30 at 10PM*.

Actors Morgan Fairchild ("Falcon Crest"), Joe Pantoliano ("Sopranos"), Bai Ling ("Nixon"), Antonio Sabato, Jr., ("The Bold and The Beautiful"), Michael Copon ("One Tree Hill"), model Kim Alexis, Carmine Gotti Agnello ("Growing Up Gotti"), former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and Latin entertainer/journalist Myrka Dellanos will undergo grueling and intensive training with two prominent vocal coaches and one movement/dance instructor to prepare for their performance in front of a live studio audience each week during the six week competition.

VH1 will then turn the voting over to America at 11PM* where viewers will have the opportunity to cast their ballots one of three ways:

- Online (http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/but_can_they_sing/series.jhtml)
- Text messaging, by sending their contestant's number ("01","02", "03",
etc.) to 91757. Text message voting is sponsored by Sprint but is open
to all carriers/networks.
- Via toll-free phone

VH1 will also offer viewers a sneak peek of two full performances each Sunday morning prior to the 10PM* premiere of "But Can They Sing?" on vspot.vh1.com

*all times ET/PT

On Friday, October 28
"I Love the 80s 3-D: 1988"

Celebrate 1988. The year of Kokomo and Tom Cruise's Cocktail, Lita Ford, Buster Poindexter and more.

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/i_love_the_80s_3d/series.jhtml

"I Love the 80s 3-D: 1989"
Welcome to 1989. The year of falling and not getting up and much more.
(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/i_love_the_80s_3d/series.jhtml

"Best Week Ever" #607

This week: Janet's secret daughter, R. Kelly's Trapped in the Closet saga continues with chapter 6 and the controversy of Britney's baby pictures.

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

On Saturday, October 29
"100 Greatest One Hit Wonders Hour 3"
Relive the joy of the solitary hit song with this encore presentation.
(Airs at 8:00 p.m.)

On Sunday, October 30
"My Fair Brady"

Chris and Adrianne wake up to the third day of their trip to Puerto Rican paradise wondering where the other person stands in the relationship. Adrianne has upped the stakes and feels that an engagement ring is the only way to go and Chris is sure he wants her to live with him but marriage seems to be a step too far. They travel to their new hotel, partake in a heavenly massage and prepare for what Adrianne thinks will be a night to remember. Dinner starts off with a bang, Adrianne cries as soon as she sees how much work Chris put into the preparations and he begins to relax, believing he has solidified his relationship with her. Then the dinner takes a serious turn when Adrianne drops her serious ultimatum...

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

"Breaking Bonaduce"

When we last saw Danny, he was storming away from a couples exercise and threatening to leave rehab. As far as Danny's concerned, he doesn't want to be at rehab, and if Gretchen won't ever trust him... why stay? Gretchen begs him to stay for the sake of their marriage. Her reinforcing their commitment sparks a change in Danny. In the coming weeks, he begins to show real signs of progress. Eventually, the rehab staff feels he's ready to see his children. When Danny and his daughter, Isabella, see each other for the first time in weeks, Danny vows that he will never leave her for thirty days again. And to Gretchen, he makes a solemn vow to become a better husband and father.

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

"But Can They Sing?"
See description above
(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/but_can_they_sing/series.jhtml

On Monday, October 31
"The Fabulous Life of Celebrity Wives"

Check out the lives of these not so desperate housewives in this encore presentation.

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

Tuesday, November 1
"Hogan Knows Best: Nick's Girlfriend"

Nick has started dating 14-year-old Ashley, and the two are suddenly joined at the hip. Everything comes second -- homework, after-school activities, and especially dad. When Nick blows off a boy's afternoon at the target range, Hulk springs into action. He tries to fix Nick up with an older hottie in the hopes of breaking up his romance with Ashley. Meanwhile, snooping Linda and Brooke find a condom in Nick's room. As you can imagine, Hulk is not happy about it.

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

Wednesday, November 2
"R. Kelly's Trapped In The Closet"
R. Kelly returns with the continuation of his urban opera.
(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/kelly_r/artist.jhtml

Thursday, November 3
"Movies That Rock: 8 Mile"

Check out the encore presentation of Eminem's semi-autobiographical screen debut. Starring Kim Basinger and Brittany Murphy.

(Airs at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/movies/movie/213724/moviemain.jhtml

ON VH1 CLASSIC

On Thursday, October 27 at 10:00 PM VH1 Classic premieres Madonna's new documentary, "I'm Gonna Tell You a Secret."

Then beginning at 6:00 AM on Saturday, October 29 VH1 Classic premieres "Fairway to Heaven." The annual VH1 event pairs up pro golfers and artists with VH1 clients for some fun in the sun. This year's event was held at the Southern Highland Golf Club in Las Vegas and VH1 Classic host Amy Scott was on-hand to interview artists including Meatloaf; Eddie Jackson, Michael Wilton and Geoff Tate from Queensryche; Bobby Dall, Poison; Jack Blades from Night Ranger/Damn Yankees; Nicko McBrain from Iron Maiden and many more. The VH1 Classic special stunt will re-air beginning at 6:00 PM.

"VH1 Classic In Concert" airs on Sunday, October 30 at 1:00 PM and 1:00 AM. The hour-long series showcases live, full-concert performances from some of the greatest names in rock, pop & soul. Up on deck this week: "Morrissey: Who Put the 'M' in Manchester."

www.vh1classic.com

Contacts: Michelle Clark/VH1
212-846-5576
michelle.clark@vh1staff.com

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Michelle Clark of VH1, +1-212-846-5576,
michelle.clark@vh1staff.com

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

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