'Remaking' the Music World, One Artist at a Time

'Remaking' the Music World, One Artist at a Time Coming Up on VH1 December 31 - January 6 2004 VH1 Takes Makeovers to the Next Level With 'Remaking,' a New Hour-Long Series of Specials Devoted to Reinventing Iconic Bands and Artists Premiering on Saturday, January 1 at 9PM* NEW YORK, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming up on VH1 ... VH1 unveils the first "New Year, New You" transformation on New Year's Day with the premiere of "Remaking," a series of specials that is dedicated to improving the careers and lives of artists through various forms of transformation. Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil is the first artist to "face the music" on VH1's "Remaking: Vince Neil" premiering on Saturday, January 1 at 9PM*. Throughout the hour-long special Neil will undergo a facelift, work out with a personal trainer and most importantly, kick his drinking habit. Following his physical transformation, Neil will then team up with some of the music industry's top producers to record a new single, "Promise Me," proving that true music legends never die. Throughout each special, every artist will go through 90 days of hands-on interaction with a specially selected team of experts who will take them through the sometimes comic, emotional, but always intense transformation which could involve anything from therapy to plastic surgery, exercise, style renovation or musical reinvention. Upcoming episodes include Taylor Dayne and Vanilla Ice. On Friday, December 31 "The Greatest Day Marathon" No one does "the greatest" lists like VH1. Tune in all day to see your favorites from VH1's "The Greatest" series. (Begins at 7:00 a.m.) "Special Sneak: "The Surreal Life" and Strange Love" Tune in at midnight to catch a special trailer previewing the premiere episode of "The Surreal Life" and VH1's new series "Strange Love." (Premieres at 12:00 a.m.) *all times ET/PT Contacts: Michelle Clark/VH1 Ariana Urbont/MTVN 212-846-5576 310-752-8079 On Saturday, January 1 "Remaking: Vince Neil" See description above (Premieres at 9:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/remaking/87411/episode.jhtml "Special Sneak: "Celebrity Fit Club" Tune in at midnight to catch a special trailer previewing the premiere episode of VH1's new series "Celebrity Fit Club." (Premieres at 10:00 p.m.) "My Coolest Years: B-Boys and B-Girls" Can you uprock? Did you catch the Raising Hell tour in '86? Did you have "gas face?" Are you ever nostalgic for the Daisy Age? How many D-batteries did your boom box hold? Testify. We're goin' old school and there ain't no half steppin'. (Premieres at 11:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/my_coolest_years/87457/episode.jhtml On Sunday, January 2 "The Surreal Life Marathon" Catch up on past seasons of "The Surreal Life" before the new season premieres on January 9th. (Begins at 9:00 a.m.) Monday, January 3 "VH1 News Presents: Plastic Surgery Obsession" "America The Beautiful" is no longer just a patriotic anthem. This country has an obsession with physical perfection and a booming makeover industry fuels our desires - and anxieties. In "VH1 News Presents: Plastic Surgery Obsession," we'll delve into why America has become makeover crazed. This one-hour special traces the history of the early pioneers of plastic surgery, from its hush-hush beginnings to today, where plastic surgery is flaunted on television's newest Cinderella- reality stories. What happens to the people once the faces heal and the cameras leave? The show also introduces viewers to the latest trends in makeover madness. (Premieres at 10:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_news_presents/85905/episode.jhtml Tuesday, January 4 "25 Most Cheestastic TV Stars" The best TV is kinda cheesy. So what do you call the most loved, most legendary stars who've come to embody this awesomely cheesed out medium? Cheesetastic, of course. VH1 brings you the 25 TV stars who've elevated cheesy TV to an art form. These celebs possess a vital TV skill: the ability to win our hearts and, through some kind of cheesy sorcery we don't fully understand, remain among the most adored, most watched TV personalities year after year. (Premieres at 10:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/67957/episode.jhtml Wednesday, January 5 "The Fabulous Life Celebrity Kids" What's better than being a world-famous, bank-breaking superstar? Being a superstar's kid. When mommy or daddy is a huge celebrity, junior is set for life - the fabulous life. From Gwyneth Paltrow's new baby, Apple "Pomme" Martin, to Madonna's mini-diva, Lourdes Leon, to Master P's media machine, L'il Romeo, we'll take you through a day in the life of these off-the-hook offspring. It's a world of Chanel diaper bags and $50,000 designer nurseries. Meet a new generation of fab: it's a world where solid gold pool tables are found in the playroom, and $500,000 pink diamond pinkie rings are stuffed in Christmas stockings. VH1 gives you an extraordinary glimpse at how fabulous life can be when you're young, gorgeous and your parents are filthy rich. (Premieres at 11:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/fabulous_life_of/88263/episode.jhtml Thursday, January 6 "Wendy Williams Is On Fire 4" Wendy Williams is on fire once again, hitting up the hottest red carpets and tracking down the most wanted celebrities. In this latest installment Wendy catches up with Flavor Flav and Flav dishes the dirt on his new found romance with fellow "Surreal Life" housemate, Brigitte Nielsen. Then, Wendy hops on a plane and out to L.A. to track down Flav's other half, Brigitte Nielsen. Wendy and Brigitte spend time luxuriating in Los Angeles while chatting about Brigitte's past, present and future and the current love of her life: Flavor Flav. Wendy also steps out on the red carpet at "VH1's Big in '04" and has a wild ride with stars like P. Diddy, Shar Jackson (the ex-wife to Britney's current husband, Kevin Federline), and Portia DeRossi. Wendy also gets a little face time with Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of her film, Shall We Dance and stepped out on the red carpet for "VH1's Hip Hop Honors." (Premieres at 11:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/wendy_williams_4/series.jhtml ON VH1 CLASSIC: Catch all of your favorite Classic artists on "VH1 Classic New Year's" weekend. Beginning on Friday, December 31 at 6:00 AM/ET "VH1 Classic in Concert" features artist including, Rod Stewart, Duran Duran and Stevie Nicks. Then on Saturday, January 1 it's a day of "Metal Mania" beginning at 6:00 AM/ET featuring VH1 Classic host Eddie Trunk as he sits down with Dee Snyder, Geoff Tate of Queensryche and many others. On Sunday, January 2 beginning at 6:00 AM/ET take a walk on the "Alternative" side with classic artists including Al Jourgensen of Ministry, The Smithereens and Motley Crue. http://www.vh1classic.com/ Source: VH1 CONTACT: Michelle Clark of VH1, +1-212-846-5576, or Ariana Urbont of MTVN, +1-310-752-8079 Web site: http://www.vh1.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment