VH1's Music Radar

VH1's Music Radar

WED., February 8, 2006 - TUES., February 14, 2006

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week . . .

New Video Adds:
Beginning Monday, February 13
Prince "Black Sweat"
Madonna "Sorry"
Bon Jovi "Who Says You Can't Go Home"
DMC "Just Like Me"
L.L. Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez "Control Myself"
Death Cab for Cutie "Crooked Teeth"
O.A.R. "Love and Memories"
Sia "Breathe Me"

"You Oughta Know" -- VH1 fills you in on artists on the rise. Get acquainted with these essential new artists.

The Fray -- With the release of their debut album, "How to Save a Life," The Fray are ready to show the world that Denver actually is a "rock city." The timeless songs on their debut are soaring ballads with a ragged edge. Led by choir-trained singer Isaac Slade, the band invokes the sound of Coldplay mixed with Bright Eyes.

KT Tunstall -- KT Tunstall has become a sensation in Great Britain with her soulful style of songwriting. Her debut, "Eye to the Telescope" is an intimate album with a rock crunch that comes from an appreciation for the beats of Bo Diddley.

James Blunt -- This ex-soldier has gone from riding in tanks to topping the UK charts with the ballad "You're Beautiful," that Elton John has compared to his own hit "Your Song." The candor and catchiness of Back to Bedlam is the reason for Blunt's success -- the CD showcases a disarmingly tender voice that speaks with the heart of a true romantic.

Anthony Hamilton -- Soulful and smooth, Anthony Hamilton got his start at age ten singing in his church choir. The Charlotte, NC, native made the move to New York City in 1993 and has now become the new master of old-school soul, drawing comparisons to R&B legends Bill Withers and Bobby Womack.

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Contacts: Lori Hornik/VH1
212-846-7131

What's on VH1.com?

Black History Month On VH1.com!

All February VH1 celebrates Black History Month featuring the premieres of VH1 Goes Inside: Yo MTV Raps and VH1 Rock Docs: DMC My Adoption Journey.

On VH1.com we're taking the legacy even further, with radio stations that feature legends of African-American music, like Marvin Gaye and Chaka Khan. Our VSPOT playlists spotlight some of the best Live @ VH1.com performances by Faith Evans, John Legend, and more. Read exclusive interviews with Isaac Hayes, Mary J. Blige and Bow Wow in our 3 Generations of Soul feature. And look forward to VH1 Soul video world premieres, and special features on Miles Davis and Bob Marley launching later this month!

"With a turntable, a move, a joke, a rhyme, they inspired you to learn your history. Who will you inspire?"

http://www.vh1.com/events/black_history_month/2006/

Video Premiere
VH1 Soul Video World Premiere!
Dwele: "Weekend Love" -- (Virgin)

An old lover is back in town and Dwele feels like singing. Check out all the sexy goings-on in our video premiere. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/dwele/videos.jhtml?popThis=popVideo(74738)

INXS: "Afterglow" -- (Epic)

JD Fortune gets hot and heavy with his real life actress/girlfriend Estelle Warren, but there's trouble in paradise. See what happens in our premiere. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/inxs/artist.jhtml

Live @ vh1.com
K'Naan: Live @ VH1.com -- (Track N Field)

The Somali-born rapper is one of 2006's rising stars -- and his joyous in-studio performance has to be seen to be believed. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/knaan/artist.jhtml

This Week's Top 20 Countdown:
1. Beyonce featuring Slim Thug and Bun B "Check On It"
2. James Blunt "You're Beautiful"
3. Pussycat Dolls "Stickwitu"
4. All American Rejects "Dirty Little Secret"
5. Natasha Bedingfield "Unwritten"
6. Nickelback "Photograph"
7. Mary J. Blige "Be Without You"
8. Goo Goo Dolls "Better Days"
9. Rob Thomas "Ever the Same"
10. Black Eyed Peas "Pump It"
11. Train "Cab"
12. Mariah Carey "Don't Forget About Us"
13. INXS "Pretty Vegas"
14. Jamie Foxx featuring Ludacris "Unpredictable"
15. Santana featuring Steven Tyler "Just Feel Better"
16. Eminem "When I'm Gone"
17. U2 "The Original of the Species"
18. Jack Johnson "Upside Down"
19. Prince "Te Amo Corazon"
20. Pink "Stupid Girls"

What's on VH1 Classic?

On Saturday, February 11 at 3:00 PM VH1 Classic presents an all-new "Headline Act" featuring Heart. Wilson sisters Ann and Nancy were on-hand to promote their new CD, "Love Songs" and discuss what it is like working together after all of these years and making videos. The second half of "Headline Act" will feature Heart videos including "Barracuda," "What About Love," "Crazy On You," "Alone" and "Magic Man."

Then VH1 Classic "Headline Act" presents Dick Cavett premiering on Sunday, February 12 at 9:00 PM. Throughout the hour-long interview Cavett discusses everything from being the first person to interview John and Yoko after the Beatles split to the death of Cass Elliot.

-- "Backstage John looked like a ghost and I thought, wow I'm the one that
should be nervous. But as you've seen, I think they ate a pack of
cigarettes in the first thirty minutes."

-- "This was post breakup. And it must have hit him. I'm going out
now with people knowing an awful lot about me that they don't
necessarily approve of."

-- "They were our Duke and Duchess of Windsor. They have to be at least a
couple of decades older. But the Duchess of Windsor was the divorcee
who took England's King away from them and he abdicated. And Yoko in
her way took the king of rock away. I hope McCartney isn't listening."

Ann and Nancy Wilson of 70s rock group Heart spice up VH1 Classic on Valentine's Day with "Valentine's Day Dedications." Viewers profess their love -- to the ones they love most -- by requesting their favorite music videos in honor of the most romantic day of the year on Tuesday, February 14 beginning at 6:00 AM.

Throughout the day new dedications will be read aloud by the Wilson sisters for the world to hear. This year's on-air Valentine's Day dedications soar to new heights with marriage proposals, marriage acceptances and declarations from secret lovers including:

-- "Secret Lovers" -- From Julie to Ethan who "For a variety of reasons,
we've decided it's best to keep our love a secret from family and
friends ... Though our story remains untold, it remains the sweetest
story I've ever known. Who would've thought a rock and roll band
could've brought two people, so perfect for one another, right into
each other's arms? Someday it will be okay to tell everyone how happy
we make each other, but until then at least know how much I love you.
The video I'd like to dedicate is 'All I Want Is You' by U2."

-- "When Rebecca Met Jerry" -- Rebecca says Happy Anniversary to Jerry ...
"My name is Rebecca Stow and I would like to dedicate a song to my
husband Jerry Ray Stow because on 2/14/02 he asked me to marry him and
five days later on the 19th we got married. We have been together for
four years now and still going. Would you please play our song by REO
Speedwagon "Can't Fight This Feeling" because my love for him will
never end?"

Heart will be honored at the next concert taping of "Decades Rock Live" on March 10 at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ. Alice in Chains, featuring Sean Kinney, Mike Inez, and Jerry Cantrell has been announced as one of the special guests set to honor this legendary group.

In addition to the Valentine's Day dedications VH1 Classic will premiere a video, from a new compilation, "Reconsider Me: The Love Songs of Warren Zevon" from the works of the late Warren Zevon. The video titled "She's Too Good For Me" will air every hour on the hour throughout the day.

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents music videos, concerts and music specials featuring classic rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Featured artists include The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more.

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Lori Hornik of VH1, +1-212-846-7131

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

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