It's All Shiny and New VH1 Premieres/Encores For The Week Of February 24-March 2 2006*

It's All Shiny and New VH1 Premieres/Encores For The Week Of February 24-March 2 2006*

NEW YORK, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Check out all of the brand new premieres headed to VH1 this week.

HIP-HOP PIONEER DARRYL "DMC" MCDANIELS GOES ON THE SEARCH OF HIS LIFE IN VH1'S

"DMC: MY ADOPTION JOURNEY"

Documentary First In "VH1 Rock Docs" Franchise,
Debuts On Saturday, February 25 at 9PM

This VH1 Rock Doc Coincides With The Release Of DMC's First Solo Album Checks

Thugs And Rock 'N Roll On March 14

Five years ago at the age of 35 hip-hop pioneer and co-founder of the multi-platinum legendary group Run-DMC, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels made a startling discovery: he was adopted. Suddenly everything he thought he knew about himself changed.

This revelation occurred after the death of Jam Master Jay and while DMC was going through a deep depression. He began to question his purpose and place in life. DMC invited VH1 on his journey to track down this other family he never knew was out there. Premiering Saturday, February 25 at 9PM, "DMC: MY ADOPTION JOURNEY" documents that search as the first special from the "VH1 Rock Docs" franchise.

Born on May 31, 1964, DMC grew up in a loving household with his mother, father and older brother. He was raised in the middle class neighborhood of Hollis, Queens in New York City amidst the burgeoning hip-hop scene. It was there that he formed Run-DMC and forever changed the face of music.

As DMC embarked on this courageous search for his birth mother he had little information to go on. Given only what might be his biological mother's name DMC sought help in many places. He visited various government agencies and the hospital where he was born. He then turned to The New York Foundling, an organization in New York that specializes in child welfare and family services. With their guidance, he worked with Pam Slaton, an adoption search specialist and also attended Adoption Anonymous meetings for support.

The four month search created a roller coaster of emotions as DMC was faced with daily disappointments mixed with hope. All the while, his adoptive family struggled to understand his need to search for his roots. The end result provided closure for DMC and an important piece of clarity on life that he was looking for.

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

On Friday, February 24
"Best Week Ever" #706

This week: BWE picks its favorite American Idol contestants, we look forward to the Dancing with the Stars finale, all the latest gossip including another Paris Hilton sex tape, and a review of the best and worst Black History month programming.

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

"Web Junk 20" #107

VH1's weekly countdown of the weirdest, wildest and wackiest video clips on the internet including a skate boarding dog and a newscaster who passes out. Hosted by stand-up heavyweight Patrice O'Neal.

(Premieres at 11:30 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/webjunk_20/series.jhtml

On Saturday, February 25
"VH1 Rock Docs: DMC: My Adoption Journey"
See description above.
(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_rock_docs/series.jhtml

On Sunday, February 26
"Celebrity Fit Club" *SEASON FINALE*

Things come full circle as the celebrities find themselves at the field where it all began. Everyone is put to the test again to compare their fitness levels from the beginning of the series to their new, improved fitness levels now... and the team that shows the most improvement will receive a ten-pound credit on the Giant Scale. The process is thrown for a loop when Captain Kelly LeBrock shows up too sick to compete, which prompts the rest of Kelly's Bellies to push themselves that much harder to keep their team in the running. Ebony Flame isn't about to hand over the ten-pound credit, as everyone knows that only 1 pound currently separates the two teams. Everyone on both teams compete fiercely, with Bruce Vilanch showing amazing improvement... but will his improvement be enough to secure a win for his team? At the weight loss ceremony, we find out which fit clubber lost the most weight this season. Finally, at the Giant Scale, Ant announces the team improvement percentages from the final Fit Camp, awards the ten-pound credit, and names the overall Grand Prize winner of Celebrity Fit Club 3.

(Begins at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/celebrity_fit_club_3/series.jhtml

"Flavor of Love" *BRAND NEW EPISODE*

Three girls are left! Things are getting serious so Flav decides it's time to meet the ladies' parents. He flies all the parents into town and takes them out for a meal and an activity he thinks their mothers and/or fathers might enjoy. From mani/pedies to tennis, Flav is out to impress. Hopefully for the girls, their parents will be on their best behavior as well, because after all the old folks have left, one of the girls is going to be sent home. This episode ends with one of the most bitter, brutal and trashy eliminations ever.

(Begins at 10:30 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/flavor_of_love/series.jhtml

On Monday, February 27
"Flavor of Love Mini-thon"
There's always time for Flavor. Catch this marathon if you dare.
(Begins at 3:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/flavor_of_love/series.jhtml

Tuesday, February 28
"40 Reality TV Moments" (2 hours)
40 of the greatest moments from various reality television series.
(Airs at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/series.jhtml

Wednesday, March 1
"Celebrity Fit Club Mini-thon"
Show Harvey some love, jog in place while you watch this marathon.
(Begins at 3:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/celebrity_fit_club_3/series.jhtml

Thursday, March 2
"100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" (5 Hours)
Bang your head with this 5 hour marathon of 100 great hard rock stars
(Begins at 5:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/series.jhtml

ON VH1 Classic

VH1 CLASSIC SHINES UP MUSIC'S "ONE HIT WONDERS" BEGINNING
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

VH1 Classic Dusts Off the Songs That Live Forever in Our Hearts Including
10CC's "I'm Not In Love," Alicia Bridges' "I Love The Nightlife" and

Taco, Breakfast Club, Blind Melon -- All dishes at your favorite diner? Probably not. They are, however, three acts featured in VH1 Classic's upcoming "One-Hit Wonders Weekend," beginning Saturday, February 25 at 2:00 PM/ET/11:00 AM/PT during a four-hour video block.

VH1 Classic digs deep into its video vaults to unearth music video gems from bands that for one shining moment in the 70s, 80s or 90s were all the rage only to never be heard from again.

From "Seasons in the Sun" to "Walking on Sunshine," VH1 Classic salutes the bands that achieved what so many aspiring performers hoped to do -- reach the pinnacle of pop music success at least once. In addition to the above acts, the "One Hit Wonder Weekend" will air videos from Don Johnson, Toni Basil, Dee-Lite, Terry Jacks, Double, Baltimora, Bobby McFerrin and Edie Brickell and New Bohemians.

So what were those hit songs from the aforementioned food-themed bands?

Taco - "Putting on the Ritz"
Breakfast Club - "Right On Track"
Blind Melon - "No Rain" featuring the infamous "Bee" Girl
www.vh1classic.com

Source: VH1

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

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

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