NEW YORK, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark your calendars! Below are the
music series, specials and premieres you won't want to miss on VH1
April 20 - April 26, 2001.
On Friday, April 20
Rock Show
Hosted by Halford. Features such videos as Alice Cooper's "Poison,"
Metallica's "Until It Sleeps," Queensryche's "Jet City Woman," Staind's
"It's Been Awhile," Pearl Jam's "Do the Evolution," Buckcherry's "Ridin'" and
Judas Priest's "Heading Out To the Highway." (Premieres from 12-1a)
On Saturday, April 21
The 7th Annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
The latest Blockbuster Awards honors leading men and women in film, music
and video games, as voted by fans. The show features Dustin Hoffman
presenting Warren Beatty the World Artist Award, as well as a performance by
Destiny's Child and appearances by Oscar winners Julia Roberts and Russell
Crowe. Destiny's Child leads the pack of nominees as the pop/R&B trio snagged
five nods, including Favorite Group of the Year. Close behind are pop
darlings 'NSync, country bombshell Faith Hill, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez,
Creed, Eminem, Santana, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Marc Anthony, Britney
Spears, Ricky Martin, and Sting. (Premieres from 9-11p)
On Sunday, April 22
Behind The Music: Megadeth
This episode details the tumultuous life and career of heavy metal pioneer
Dave Mustaine. Kicked out of Metallica in 1982, the bad boy of rock forged
his revenge by forming Megadeth. His mission statement for his new band:
" ... to be the fastest, utmost furious, heavy metal band ever." Five
line-ups, sixteen trips to rehab, one near-death experience, and over twenty
million albums later, Megadeth has more than made an indelible mark in metal.
The "Behind the Music: Megadeth" premiere coincides with the band's latest
album release, "The World Needs a Hero." (Premieres from 9-10p)
Bands On The Run
The four groups van it from Chicago to destination Cleveland, with
Soulcracker finding success in selling CDs to hapless tollbooth operators
along the way. In the city, Harlow begins to work the phones in search of all
manner of media ops, Josh Dodes Band scores a warm-up show at the Hard Rock
Cafe, Flickerstick "plans" more gonzo street promotion -- and a special bonus
challenge is proffered that will land the quickest-thinking group a coveted
gig at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (Premieres from 10-11p)
On Monday, April 23
Janet Jackson's Greatest TV Moments
For three decades, Janet Jackson has used TV to share her pop artistry
with her fans. From her early days on talk shows like "Dinah!," to her
teenage acting gigs on hit sitcoms like "Good Times" and "Diff'rent Strokes"
and her break out solo work and highly-anticipated video premieres, TV viewers
have watched Janet grow up in a big way on the small screen. This program
follows the career of the littlest Jackson from a precocious child to a
confident, sensual woman and includes clips from her appearance on "Dinah!,"
the 29th Annual Grammy Awards where she performs "What Have You Done For Me
Lately?," Janet's breakthrough video "Love Will Never Do" and more.
(Premieres from 8-9p)
On Thursday, April 26
Tune in to VH1's 70's marathon from 1-7p. Episodes include "Behind the
Music: Tony Orlando" (1-2p); "Behind the Music: Donny & Marie" (2-3p);
"Behind the Music: Doobie Brothers" (3-4p); "Behind the Music: John Denver"
(4-5p); Behind the Music: Peter Frampton" (5-6p); "Behind the Music: Chicago"
(6-7p)
VH1 produces and programs a wide variety of music-based series, specials,
live events and acquisition-based programming that keeps viewers in touch with
the music they love. VH1 is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a unit of
Viacom Inc. MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming
services MTV: Music Television, M2: Music Television, Nickelodeon/Nick at
Nite, TV Land and VH1 as well as The Suite from MTV Networks, a package of 10
digital services, all of which are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks
also has joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby
its programming can be seen worldwide.
SOURCE VH1
NEW YORK, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark your calendars! Below are the
music series, specials and premieres you won't want to miss on VH1
April 20 - April 26, 2001.
On Friday, April 20
Rock Show
Hosted by Halford. Features such videos as Alice Cooper's "Poison,"
Metallica's "Until It Sleeps," Queensryche's "Jet City Woman," Staind's
"It's Been Awhile," Pearl Jam's "Do the Evolution," Buckcherry's "Ridin'" and
Judas Priest's "Heading Out To the Highway." (Premieres from 12-1a)
On Saturday, April 21
The 7th Annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
The latest Blockbuster Awards honors leading men and women in film, music
and video games, as voted by fans. The show features Dustin Hoffman
presenting Warren Beatty the World Artist Award, as well as a performance by
Destiny's Child and appearances by Oscar winners Julia Roberts and Russell
Crowe. Destiny's Child leads the pack of nominees as the pop/R&B trio snagged
five nods, including Favorite Group of the Year. Close behind are pop
darlings 'NSync, country bombshell Faith Hill, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez,
Creed, Eminem, Santana, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Marc Anthony, Britney
Spears, Ricky Martin, and Sting. (Premieres from 9-11p)
On Sunday, April 22
Behind The Music: Megadeth
This episode details the tumultuous life and career of heavy metal pioneer
Dave Mustaine. Kicked out of Metallica in 1982, the bad boy of rock forged
his revenge by forming Megadeth. His mission statement for his new band:
" ... to be the fastest, utmost furious, heavy metal band ever." Five
line-ups, sixteen trips to rehab, one near-death experience, and over twenty
million albums later, Megadeth has more than made an indelible mark in metal.
The "Behind the Music: Megadeth" premiere coincides with the band's latest
album release, "The World Needs a Hero." (Premieres from 9-10p)
Bands On The Run
The four groups van it from Chicago to destination Cleveland, with
Soulcracker finding success in selling CDs to hapless tollbooth operators
along the way. In the city, Harlow begins to work the phones in search of all
manner of media ops, Josh Dodes Band scores a warm-up show at the Hard Rock
Cafe, Flickerstick "plans" more gonzo street promotion -- and a special bonus
challenge is proffered that will land the quickest-thinking group a coveted
gig at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (Premieres from 10-11p)
On Monday, April 23
Janet Jackson's Greatest TV Moments
For three decades, Janet Jackson has used TV to share her pop artistry
with her fans. From her early days on talk shows like "Dinah!," to her
teenage acting gigs on hit sitcoms like "Good Times" and "Diff'rent Strokes"
and her break out solo work and highly-anticipated video premieres, TV viewers
have watched Janet grow up in a big way on the small screen. This program
follows the career of the littlest Jackson from a precocious child to a
confident, sensual woman and includes clips from her appearance on "Dinah!,"
the 29th Annual Grammy Awards where she performs "What Have You Done For Me
Lately?," Janet's breakthrough video "Love Will Never Do" and more.
(Premieres from 8-9p)
On Thursday, April 26
Tune in to VH1's 70's marathon from 1-7p. Episodes include "Behind the
Music: Tony Orlando" (1-2p); "Behind the Music: Donny & Marie" (2-3p);
"Behind the Music: Doobie Brothers" (3-4p); "Behind the Music: John Denver"
(4-5p); Behind the Music: Peter Frampton" (5-6p); "Behind the Music: Chicago"
(6-7p)
VH1 produces and programs a wide variety of music-based series, specials,
live events and acquisition-based programming that keeps viewers in touch with
the music they love. VH1 is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a unit of
Viacom Inc. MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming
services MTV: Music Television, M2: Music Television, Nickelodeon/Nick at
Nite, TV Land and VH1 as well as The Suite from MTV Networks, a package of 10
digital services, all of which are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks
also has joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby
its programming can be seen worldwide.
SOURCE VH1
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