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Coming Up on VH1 January 23 - January 29 2004

Wednesday, January 21, 2004

                      Bands Continue to Reunite on VH1!
Five More New Episodes of Bands Reunited Premiere Beginning Monday January 26

    NEW YORK, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ --

On Friday, January 23

"Bands Reunited: Frankie Goes To Hollywood"

This episode of VH1's "Bands Reunited" chronicles the effort to reunite Frankie Goes To Hollywood, the British dance-pop group who scored a memorable hit with the controversial anthem Relax. Host Aamer Haleem travels the globe to track down former band members and convince them to come together for a one time only reunion and performance. Will the members of Frankie Goes To Hollywood be thrilled to see each other? Or would they rather keep the past in the past?

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/bands_reunited/series.jhtml

"Best Week Ever"

If The Daily Show and I Love the 80s had a baby, it would be "Best Week" Ever. "Best Week Ever" is a weekly half hour show that reviews the week's most entertaining pop culture news. The show will feature comics, actors and musicians providing their provocative, amusing and slightly twisted takes on the high (and low) points of both the big and small stories.

(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/best_week_ever/75248/episode.jhtml

On Saturday, January 24

"Driven: Ashton Kutcher"

"Driven: Ashton Kutcher" tells the proverbial "local boy makes good" story of Ashton Kutcher. Born in the blue-collar town of Cedar Rapids, Kutcher used his all-American good looks to transform himself from an average, mid-western kid into a cultural phenomenon. You'll hear the candid personal thoughts of those who played pivotal roles in his early life and development of his career.

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/driven/76830/episode.jhtml

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     Contacts:  Michelle Clark/VH1    Ariana Urbont/MTVN
                212-846-5576          310-752-8079

On Sunday, January 25

"All Access: Most Awesome Makeouts"

"VH1 All Access: Most Awesome Make Outs" has searched the world for the public and private puckers you've just got to see to believe. This one-hour special takes a tongue-in-cheek look at some of the hottest, sexiest, most bizarre and downright disturbing kisses every caught on camera. The hour is jam packed with celebrity make out moments from the totally sexy to the utterly creepy.

(Airs at 10:00 p.m.)

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/75168/episode.jhtml

Monday, January 26

"Bands Reunited: Kajagoogoo"

This episode of VH1's Bands Reunited chronicles the effort to reunite synth pop band Kajagoogoo whose debut single "Too Shy" was a big hit in '83. Host Aamer Haleem travels the globe to track down former band members and convince them to come together for a one time only reunion and performance. Will Limahl and the other members of Kajagoogoo be thrilled to see each other?

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/bands_reunited/series.jhtml

    Monday, January 26
    "ET on VH1: Plastic Surgery Secrets"
    ET and VH1 team up to reveal all of Hollywood's "Plastic Surgery Secrets."
    (Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)

"All Access: Awesomely Bad Blubbering"

"VH1 All Access: Awesomely Bad Blubbering" will profile those moments in every celebrity life -- both funny and touching -- punctuated by itchy eyes, runny noses, and empty boxes of Puffs Plus. "Awesomely Bad Blubbering" highlights sniffle-y celebs like Halle Berry, Bill Clinton, Joe Torre, Nicole Kidman, Kathie Lee Gifford, Pete Sampras, and Susan Lucci.

(Premieres at 12:00 a.m.)

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/69980/episode.jhtml

On VH1 Classic

"Headline Act: Kiss"

VH1 Classic "Headline Act" presents KISS. The half-hour block features an interview with KISS frontmen Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley from the VH1 Classic studio as well as classic KISS videos from their history-making career. The second half of "Headline Act" will feature KISS videos including Rock n' Roll All Night, Forever, Heaven's On Fire, I Love It Loud, Tears Are Falling, Lick It Up and Shout It Out Loud.

(Premieres at 7:00 p.m.)

www.vh1classic.com

Tuesday, January 27

"Bands Reunited: Extreme"

This episode of VH1's "Bands Reunited" chronicles the effort to reunite '90s rockers Extreme, best known for their #1 acoustic ballad More Than Words. Host Aamer Haleem travels the globe to track down former band members and convince them to come together for a one time only reunion and performance. Tune in and find out if the members of Extreme are willing to put their divisive break-up behind them and play together one last time.

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/bands_reunited/series.jhtml

Wednesday, January 28

"Bands Reunited: Dramarama"

This episode of VH1's "Bands Reunited" chronicles the effort to reunite New Jersey rockers Dramarama who scored hits including Anything Anything (I'll Give You), before calling it quits in 1994. Host Aamer Haleem travels the globe to track down former band members and convince them to come together for a one time only reunion and performance.

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/bands_reunited/series.jhtml

"The Fabulous Life of: Christina Aguilera"

Prepare yourself for a half-hour journey into the world of Christina Aguilera. From her high-priced glam squad to $20,000 a night hotel rooms, we'll show you exactly what it's like to be one of pop's biggest superstars. Get an inside look at Christina's $5.5 Million glass house in Beverly Hills. Meet the only woman Christina trusts to pierce her 1000-watt body.

(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/fabulous_life_of/75188/episode.jhtml

Thursday, January 29

"Bands Reunited: The Alarm"

This episode of VH1's "Bands Reunited" chronicles the effort to reunite The Alarm, Welsh alternative rockers whose hits include Stand and Sold Me Down The River. Host Aamer Haleem travels the globe to track down former band members and convince them to come together for a one time only reunion and performance. Tune in and find out if they're willing to put their divisive break-up behind them and play together one last time.

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/bands_reunited/series.jhtml

SOURCE VH1

CONTACT: Michelle Clark of VH1, +1-212-846-5576, or Ariana Urbont of MTVN, +1-310-752-8079