It's All Shiny and New

It's All Shiny and New

VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of December 2 - December 8 2005

NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Check out all of the brand new premieres headed to VH1 and VH1 Classic this week.

Jeremy Piven, Jessica Simpson, Kristin Cavalleri,
Lindsay Lohan, Eve, Jaime Pressly, Green Day, Bobby Brown,
Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Kathy Griffin, The Gotti Boys,

Danny Bonaduce, ANT, Adrianne Curry, The Hogans, Bo Bice and Lauren "LC" Conrad Have Been Tapped To Appear at "VH1 Big in '05 Awards" With

Performances by Beck, Def Leppard, INXS and Fall Out Boy

D.L. Hughley Hosts This Year's Show Premiering
Sunday, December 4 at 8PM*

Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Event Coverage To Air On VH1's Broadband Network

VSPOT

From Tom-Kat To Brangelina and Vanniston, watercooler buzz was deafening in 2005. Now, for the fourth time, VH1 will pay homage to the biggest people, the biggest moments and the biggest crazes of this year with the "VH1 Big in '05 Awards," premiering Sunday, December 4 at 8PM*.

Actor and comedian D.L. Hughley will host the annual year end celebration which will feature appearances by Jeremy Piven, Jessica Simpson, Kristin Cavalleri, Lindsay Lohan, Eve, Green Day, Jamie Pressly, Bobby Brown, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Kathy Griffin, The Gotti Boys, Danny Bonaduce, ANT, Adrianne Curry, The Hogans, Bo Bice and Lauren Conrad "LC" with performances by Beck, Def Leppard, INXS and Fall Out Boy. Additional performers, presenters and special guests will be announced as they are confirmed.

On Friday, December 2
"Top 40 Videos of 2005"

This top 40 list was based on record sales, downloads, radio air play and time spent on VH1's weekly Top 20 Video Countdown. Mariah Carey tops the number one spot, followed by Green Day, Kelly Clarkson, Kanye West, and Gwen Stefani who round out the top five.

(Premieres at 6:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/top_40_of_2005/series

On Saturday, December 3
"America's Next Top Model: Season 5 Three-Play"

ANTM is down to the final three girls and only one of those girls is on her way to becoming America's Next Top Model. See how it all began in this three-play of the current season.

(Begins at 8:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/antm_season_5/series.jhtml

On Sunday, December 4
"America's Next Top Model: Season 5 Mini-Marathon"

The marathon of the current season ANTM continues. See what this season is all about and what the show is really all about: Nigel Barker.

(Begins at 11:30 a.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/antm_season_5/series.jhtml

"All That's Big in 2005"

To prepare for "Big in 2005," VH1 has a colossal pre-show with all the hottest celebrities on the re-carpet.

(Premieres at 7:30 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/events/big_in/2005/

"VH1 Big in '05 Awards"
See description above.
(Premieres at 8:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/events/big_in/2005/

"But Can They Sing?" #106 *SEASON FINALE*

Playtime is over. Everyone's had their shot, singing duets, working the crowd and pulling out all the stops. Only three contestants remain. But America can only choose one winner. Don't miss the finale of "But Can They Sing?"

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

On Monday, December 5
"Hollywood Snappers" #105

In this episode of VH1 Hollywood Snappers, celebrities' most private moments are documented in the crosshairs of the Paparazzi's lens.

(Premieres at 8:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_hollywood_snappers/series.jhtml

"The Fabulous Life of Celebrity Super Spenders 2005"

From incredible vacation sprees around the world, to lavish parties and couture threads for every occasion, 2005 was all about ka-ching! This year, stars spent more on their bods, boats and beaus than ever before. Join "The Fabulous Life of Celebrity Super Spenders 2005" for its annual Fab report on the hottest trends, the best events and the splashiest spending of the year.

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

Tuesday, December 6
"Red Hot Red Carpet 2005"
See what was hot on the red carpet in 2005.
(Airs at 10:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/series.jhtml

Wednesday, December 7
"Celebrity Fit Club Season Two Mini-Marathon"

Before the new season starts in January, check out the celebs who fought the fat in season two.

(Begins at 2:30 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/celebrity_fit_club_2/series.jhtml

Thursday, December 8
"Brokeback Mountain Movie Special"
Go behind the scenes of the film that uncovers cowboy on cowboy action.
(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/movies/

ON VH1 CLASSIC

Ric Ocasek stops by the VH1 Classic studio on Sunday, December 4 at 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM ET (7 AM and 7 PM PT) to chat with VH1 Classic on-air host Eddie Trunk about his career with The Cars and perform his new song "Bottom Dollar" from his latest solo album "Nexterday," named by his four-year-old son who didn't know the difference between tomorrow and yesterday.

Ocasek shares how he would be open to recording again with The Cars -- but not going back on the road for a huge tour. Other highlights include how he was opposed to making music videos, even though "You Might Think" won one of the first MTV Video Music Awards, and his preference for writing songs for people but not producing for them.

http://www.vh1classic.com/

*all times ET/PT

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

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