VH1'S Music Radar Wed., April 20, 2005 - Tues., April 26, 2005

VH1'S Music Radar Wed., April 20, 2005 - Tues., April 26, 2005

NEW YORK, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week ...

Notable News:

Remaking Taylor Dayne premieres Thursday, April 21 at 10PM. For three months, Taylor Dayne worked with some of Hollywood's toughest trainers, hottest stylists and choreographers, as well as mega-music producer Rodney Jenkins to record a new single. Throughout the hour-long special, viewers will witness Taylor's transformation from an 80s pop star to a modern day mega-star in time to perform her new single "Right Now" live on national TV during ABC's "The View."

"Storytellers: Bruce Springsteen" premieres Saturday, April 23 at 10pm. Taped in his own home state of New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen eloquently discusses his music in VH1's latest episode of "Storytellers." Springsteen treats fans to an intimate performance as he performs songs from his upcoming album Devils & Dust as well as his classics. This solo acoustic show will follow in the "Storytellers" format as Springsteen gives an honest and revealing look into his song-writing process. Viewers will get a unique opportunity to hear the inspiration and stories behind such hits as "Blinded by the Light," "Brilliant Disguise" (which he performs with his wife Patti Scialfa), "The Rising," "Thunder Road" and from his new album the title track "Devils & Dust" and "Jesus Was An Only Son."

Every Monday during the month of April, VH1 will offer a prime time video world premiere at 8PM* from some of the hottest artists today. Tune in Monday, April 25 for the world premiere of the Keane's video "Everybodys Changing."

New Video Adds: Beginning Monday, April 25 Bruce Springsteen "Devils & Dust" Keane "Everybody's Changing" Better Than Ezra "A Lifetime"

"Inside Track" -- VH1 lets you in on who we think is hot right now John Legend -- Soul singer/pianist John Legend began singing gospel at age five and never looked back. He's played with Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson and Kanye West -- so it's not surprising that his album Get Lifted takes hip hop, soul and R&B to places they've never been.

*all times ET/PT

Contact: Lori Hornik/VH1 212-846-7131

What's on VH1.com?

Hear Music First 33hz: 33hz -- (Outlook Music)

Spring is here and the time is right for music you can listen to while enjoying a sunny day. These electro-funkers are happy to oblige. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/thirty_three_hz/897925/album.jhtml

Caesars: Paper Tigers -- (Astralwerks)

You've heard the very tasty "Jerk It Out" on the latest iPod ad. Their new album has plenty more saucy '60s-style swingers, too. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/caesars/883505/album.jhtml

eels: Blinking Lights & Other Revelations - (Vagrant)

Since "Novocaine for the Soul," E has continued to make acerbic pop music. His latest takes on insanity, God and life itself. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/eels/874202/album.jhtml

Ben Folds: Songs For Silverman -- (Epic)

The piano man always has a fresh slant on things. His new disc looks at both parenthood and the president. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/folds_ben/880047/album.jhtml

Videos Dave Matthews Band: "American Baby" -- (RCA)

The first video from Stand Up takes a panoramic look at the country's diversity -- with a spirited performance from the guys. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/dave_matthews_band/artist.jhtml?popThis=popVideo (45262)

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Audio Track

Shakira: "La Tortura" (With Alejandro Sanz) - (Columbia) Shakira teams up with one of the Spanish-speaking world's biggest stars. It's an upbeat taster from the new album, Fijacion Oral 1. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/shakira/artist.jhtml?popThis=popVideo(45261)

This Weeks Top 20 Countdown: 1. Rob Thomas "Lonely No More" 2. Alicia Keys "Karma" 3. The Killers "Mr. Brightside" 4. 3 Doors Down "Let Me Go" 5. Mariah Carey "It's Like That" 6. Usher "Caught Up" 7. U2 "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" 8. Green Day "Holiday" 9. John Legend "Ordinary People" 10. Destiny's Child "Girl" 11. Jack Johnson "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" 12. Howie Day "Collide" 13. Green Day "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" 14. Jennifer Lopez featuring Fat Joe "Hold You Down" 15. Lisa Marie Presley "Dirty Laundry" 16. Gwen Stefani featuring Eve 17. Joss Stone "Right to be Wrong" 18. Black Eyed Peas "Don't Phunk With My Heart" 19. Eminem "Mockingbird" 20. Gwen Stefani "Hollaback Girl"

What's on VH1 Classic?

VH1 Classic presents a first-ever television special event that is sure to have you shouting Shalom! "MATZO AND METAL: A VERY CLASSIC PASSOVER" invites viewers -- Jews and Gentiles alike -- to the network's own version of a rock- n-roll Passover Seder attended by heavy metal and hard rock artists who happen to be Jewish.

Premiering on the second night of Passover, Sunday, April 24th at 7:00 PM/ET, the one-hour special features host Dee Snider (half Jewish) and Scott Ian of Anthrax, Leslie West of Mountain and Snider's Twisted Sister bandmate JJ French discussing their experiences in the music industry as well as their Jewish heritage over a special Passover meal. All foods served will be Kosher of course courtesy of the special's sponsor Manischewitz.

Those unfamiliar with a Passover Seder will hear how music plays a key role in the traditional dinner and see how the rich history of Passover is shared through storytelling. And hard rock and heavy metal musicians certainly have plenty of stories!

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