It's All Shiny and New: VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of September 16 - September 22 2005

It's All Shiny and New: VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of September 16 - September 22 2005

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

On Friday, September 16

"Tommy Lee Goes To College" #106

It was Finals Week and the pressure was on! Tommy spent a lot of time in the library. Oh, and a lot of time studying Bridgette, er, chemistry. Tommy, who had obviously never had to cram for finals in his life, went to visit wise Dr. Gay for some advice. He told Tommy not to "get freaked out" and to remain calm. He also advised Tommy to meet with his professors prior to exams, just to get their perspective on the coursework. Tommy hit the books and hit them hard. No distractions. Except for Natalie. Tommy knew everyone from his mom to his kids to his counselors was counting on him to do well. Could the man who has performed before millions of screaming fans, successfully identify some plants? The time has arrived to find out.

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

"Gene Simmons' Rock School" #106

Rehearsals continue in earnest as the kids start to write a song for their final performance. Styling and staging gets underway and the band give their first interview to a national radio station. But their performance fails to impress Gene and, as soon as they have left the station, an argument breaks out between him and the children that ends with the kids telling him to go home. The non-band members accompany Gene to a red carpet event, and the band record their first single in a studio.

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

"Best Week Ever" *THIRD SEASON PREMIERE* #601 BWE is back and badder for it's third season premiere. (Premieres at 11:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/best_week_ever/series.jhtml

On Saturday, September 17

"Rock Star INXS: Competition" #110

Tonight, the final four give the performances of their lives, knowing it's one of their last opportunities to shine.

(Premieres at 2:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/inxs/artist.jhtml

"Rock Star INXS: Elimination" #110

The Rockers have done their best their best on stage-now its up to INXS to decides who stays and who goes home.

(Premieres at 3:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/inxs/artist.jhtml

"America's Next Top Model: Season 4 Mini-Marathon"

Exactly 7 days until we can see a brand new Nigel Barker again ... sigh ... In the mean time, catch up w/ this mini-marathon of season four.

(Begins at 4:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/antm_season_3/series.jhtml

On Sunday, September 18

"Rock Star INXS" #111 Check out the aftermath of the elimination. (Premieres at 3:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/inxs/artist.jhtml

"The Surreal Life" *BRAND NEW EPISODE*

As Omarosa packs to leave the house, Janice tries to defend her actions as being a joke and believes that Omarosa is putting on an act to gain more camera time. Later, at dinner Janice reveals a dark secret about her past, when Omarosa walks in on the tail end of the conversation. Omarosa, gets the wrong end of the stick, tears into Janice about her parenting skills and the battle lines are drawn once more between the two divas. While Janice has a nervous breakdown, Bronson tries to play peacemaker and Omarosa forces him to choose sides ... me or the crazy-supermodel!

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

"My Fair Brady"

Although still reeling from overhearing Florence Henderson's suggestion to Chris that she find her own place, Adrianne begins to see flaws in their relationship. Chris doesn't seem to be a very romantic boyfriend and she feels like she is making most of the effort. So, Adrianne's brings up an issue that has been eating at her for some time: Chris forgot Valentine's Day. He doesn't see what the big deal is and thinks she's being overly demanding. But after Adrianne heads off to a photo shoot, Chris has second thoughts and hatches a romantic plan to make it up to her. While, Adrianne is plying her trade as a model, Chris goes all out and tries to sweep his girl off her feet with flowers, dinner, chocolate and champagne. Adrianne is deeply touched by his thoughtful gesture until Chris puts his foot in his mouth at dinner and reveals to her that he agrees with Florence's suggestion that she needs to move out. Adrianne is crushed and tells Chris that their relationship will be over if she moves out.

(Premieres at 9:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/my_fair_brady/series.jhtml

"Breaking Bonaduce"

Things appear to be on the mend in Bonaduce household as the family is functioning normally once again. But beneath the surface, trouble is brewing. Danny has entered a world of physical fitness and body-sculpting as a 'positive' substitute for his propensity toward 'destructive' behavior; he has even become a licensed personal trainer! However, the 'new' Danny is falling into some old habits. By taking on only young, pretty women as clients, and experimenting with anabolic steroids. When Gretchen finds out that Danny is training a porn star, she insists that Danny dump her. Danny agrees at first, but then reneges on his word, believing that he can keep Gretchen in the dark.

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

On Monday, September 19

"All Access: Awesomely Badder Hair" "All Access" rips the wig off the worst hair ever in celebdom. (Airs at 9:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/series.jhtml

Tuesday, September 20

"Hip Hop Honors: 2004 Highlights" Check out all of the best moments from last year's inaugural event. (Premieres at 10:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/events/hip_hop_honors/2005/

Wednesday, September 21

"Black in the 80s Mini-Marathon"

If you missed this amazing series of specials, here's your chance to tune in again.

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

Thursday, September 22

"Movies That Rock: Brown Sugar" A hip hop love story starring Taye Diggs and Sanaa Lathan. (Airs at 7:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/movies/movie/219280/moviemain.jhtml

ON VH1 CLASSIC THE BRITISH ARE COMING! TO VH1 CLASSIC THIS WEEKEND

The British are invading VH1 Classic this weekend. Beginning on Sunday, September 17 at 1:00 PM "VH1 Classic In Concert" premieres "Culture Club: A Kiss Across The Ocean." The "VH1 Classic In Concert" series showcases live, full-concert performances from some of the greatest names in rock, pop & soul.

Then at 2:30 PM the British invasion continues with videos from John Lennon, The Rolling Stones, The Who, David Bowie, Queen, The Clash, Led Zeppelin, The Cure, The Police and many more.

In recognition of Paul McCartney's new album "Chaos And Creation In The Backyard," VH1 Classic will air a one-hour special "Chaos and Creation" on Sunday, September 18 at 7:00 PM. The first half-hour of the special will include behind the scenes footage of the making of the record, and the second half-hour will feature music videos from Paul McCartney's career. http://www.vh1classic.com/

*all times ET/PT

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

Source: VH1

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

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