It's All Shiny and New

It's All Shiny and New

VH1 Premieres/Encores For The Week Of July 15-July 21 2005

NEW YORK, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Check out all of the brand new premieres headed to VH1 and VH1 Classic this week.

On Friday, July 15

"40 Most Shocking Celebrity Mugshots" Celebrities were born to mug for the camera, but surely none of them planned on doing it like this! With no fancy lighting or make-up artists in sight, these celebs were caught off guard

(Premieres at 9:00-10:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/series.jhtml

"Best Week Ever"

This week's episode includes Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince hits bookstores, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory premieres, Martha Stewart's tell-all interview, and special guest Billy Bob Thornton answers viewers questions and more.

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

On Saturday, July 16 "R. Kelly's Urban Opera" Finally see this classic R. Kelly high drama in its entirety. (Airs at 12:30 a.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/r_kellys_urban_opera/series.jhtml

On Sunday, July 17 "The Surreal Life 5: Sunshine Strikers"

Omarosa and Bronson start an all day tiff based on Bronson's belief that she is one of the fakest people he has ever met. Jose recruits the cast to assist him with his book signing. He impresses his roommates with the way he handles some inappropriate fans and Janice deems him worthy of her attention. And later, the cast learns they will bowl for charity but are unprepared for the talents of the Sunshine Strikers.

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_surreal_life_5/92335/episode.jhtml

"Hogan Knows Best: Nick's Girlfriend"

Nick has started dating 14-year-old Ashley, and the two are suddenly joined at the hip. Everything comes second - homework, after-school activities, and especially dad. When Nick blows off a boy's afternoon at the target range, Hulk springs into action. He tries to fix Nick up with an older hottie in the hopes of breaking up his romance with Ashley. Meanwhile, snooping Linda and Brooke find a condom in Nick's room. As you can imagine, Hulk is not happy about it.

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

"Celebrity Fit Club 2"

Gary Busey's team and Jackee Harry's team choose names and compete in a boxing work-out at fit camp. But Jani takes on more than he can handle when he goes head to head with a pro, and his team suffers the consequences. Back at the fitness ceremony, Gary and Wendy butt heads over their argument outside the ring, and Jackee takes her team to task for not living up to her expectations.

(Premieres at 10:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/celebrity_fit_club_2/series.jhtml

Monday, July 18 "All Access: Awesomely Wacky Celeb Baby Names"

Celebrities everywhere are giving their kids a gift that keeps on giving; incredibly weird baby names. Names like Coco, Apple and Brooklyn are just the tip of the iceberg. "All Access: Awesomely Wacky Celebrity Baby Names" uncovers the wildest, weirdest and most shocking names of Hollywood's offspring.

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/series.jhtml

"The Fabulous Life of Snoop Dogg"

In the world of hip hop, there are rappers, and then there's Snoop Dogg. See how this multi-millionaire rap mogul blows his cash and lives it up in the only way he knows how: doggy-style. No doubt, this Hip-hop heavyweight's got it all: loads of stuff, millions in the bank and life that's more than fabulous, it's fabizzle.

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

Tuesday, July 19 "Kept #107"

It's a day at the horse races when the six kept men learn how to be proper sporting gentlemen and the fine art of the wager. But it is not enough for Jerry Hall's kept man to stay on the sidelines as the men saddle up and learn to play polo. In a twist, two men are eliminated leaving the final four to begin the home stretch.

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

Wednesday, July 20 "All Access: Michael Jackson's Most Shocking Moments" Come on you know you want to ... (Airs at 11:30 p.m.)

Thursday, July 21 "Kept #108"

Jerry Hall's kept man must be at peace in both body and mind. The final four have learned about manners, style, art and sports. Now they must embark on spiritual journey to be the highly evolved man capable of catering to Ms. Hall's desires. Three will continue and one will be left behind in the most stunning elimination yet.

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

"Hustle and Flow 3 Minute Trailer"

Get a sneak peak at this buzzworthy film which had its world premiere at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, where it received of rave reviews.

(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/movies/movie/268449/news/articles/1505259/feature.jhtml

ON VH1 CLASSIC

VH1 Classic presents and all-new "Metal Mania" with Judas Priest on Saturday, July 16 at 12:00 PM and 12:00 AM.and many more.

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