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Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 10:48am on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Brandy and Ray J Team Up for a New VH1 Series

Santa Monica, Calif. (February 3, 2010) -- Superstar siblings Brandy and Ray J Norwood are famous for their incredible vocal talent on the stage and screen. But they wouldn't be anywhere without the support and guidance of their parents - entertainment manager and mom, Sonja and talented musical father, Willie Norwood. In this new VH1 series, viewers will get a first hand glimpse into the lives of the Norwood family unit and their family business - Rn'B Productions. Run by Sonja, Rn'B Productions features an impressive roster of musical artists including Brandy, Ray J and their father Willie, who also serves as the company's vocal coach. But with Sonja ready to take a step down, Brandy and Ray J will have to fill her shoes quickly all the while taking the family business to the next level. Will they have what it takes to continue to stay in the limelight while growing an entertainment empire? Watch as the Norwood's join forces and reach new levels of success in "Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business."

"The Norwood's are an incredibly talented family who truly love each other and I think our viewers will relate to that," said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Production, VH1. "They are also a family in business together in a rapidly evolving industry, which offers a whole other level of complexity in their relationships. I was struck not only by their bond and honesty with each other, but also by their ability to put family first amidst all the rewards and struggles their industry can provide."

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 8:51am on Friday, January 29th, 2010

VH1 Announces New Shows, Plus a Hit Series From MTV Canada

Los Angeles (January 28, 2010) -- VH1 has greenlit three new series, two about transforming people from the inside out and one that hopes to shed some light on a few untimely deaths. "Transform Me" features three transgender female friends giving women a style makeover while helping them overcome some emotional road bumps. In "Famous Crime Scene" VH1 will take the viewers to an actual crime scene of a famous murder or untimely death and explore the details behind the often murky circumstances. "Undateable" based on the upcoming book, Undateable: 311 Things Guys Do That Guarantee They Won't be Dating or Having Sex written by Ellen Rakieten and Anne Coyle, will reveal the secret list that gives guys everything they need to know to get out of their own way when it comes to dating, sex, love and relationships transforming them from undateable to dateable. VH1 has also acquired the hit MTV Canada series, "Peak Season: Vancouver" just as the world focuses its attention on this beautiful city for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

These programming additions come on the heels of several recent ratings successes with new series such as "Fantasia For Real" and "Let's Talk About Pep," which premiered in January to more than 2.3 million viewers and 1.9 million viewers, respectively.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 11:06am on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

VH1 Classic Returns With Season Four of 'That Metal Show'

New York (January 27, 2010) -- Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine are back and ready to rock into the fourth season of VH1 Classic's hit original series, "That Metal Show" on Saturday, February 6th at 11PM*. "That Metal Show" is the home for All Things Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Rolling Stone Magazine recognized the show in their "50 Reasons to Watch TV Right Now" and with past guests like Rush, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Lars Ulrich, Lita Ford, Ace Frehley of KISS, and Alice Cooper, it's no wonder.

Each week hosts Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine, and Don Jamieson discuss the latest rock news, share stories and argue about their favorite bands. Joined by special guests who weigh in with their opinions and offer their own unique viewpoints, the show caters to some of the most opinionated heavy metal and hard rock fans across the country. This season's scheduled guests include: Dave Mustaine, Joey Kramer, Accept, George Lynch, Winger, Joe Satriani, Scott Ian, Pearl Aday, and many more. "That Metal Show" is also proudly bringing back studio segments including, "Whatever Happened To," and the weekly battle to settle all metal battles and end all debates, once and for all, "The Throwdown."

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 9:12am on Thursday, January 14th, 2010

VH1 Classic Presents a New Slate of Winter 2010 Programming

"NEW YORK, January 14, 2010 -- This Winter, VH1 Classic is bringing classic music fans an expanded line-up of all-new original series along with the return of the hit favorite, "That Metal Show." The new slate of programming begins on Friday, January 22nd at 8PM* with "The Music Video Exposed" and continues with "Behind the Music Remastered," followed by the premiere of the fourth season of "That Metal Show" at 11PM.* VH1 Classic is also announcing today that they have teamed up with Mark Burnett Productions to bring viewers the new original series "Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp," which is set to premiere during Summer 2010.

"The Music Video Exposed"

VH1 Classic goes behind-the-scenes of the biggest music videos of the 80's to bring you all the stories you've never heard before in the new 30-minute weekly series "The Music Video Exposed." Each episode will focus on an influential music video director and his catalogue of work. The director and artists reveal the truth behind some of the most famous 80's music videos.

"The Music Video Exposed" will explore how concepts came about, which artists were hard to handle and of course, the scandals that occurred on set. Get the stories behind the historic music video, "Video Killed The Radio Star," the innovative use of computers in Dire Straits' "Money For Nothing," and how rotoscoping created a new look for A-Ha's "Take On Me."

"Behind the Music Remastered"

VH1 Classic will air eight new half-hour weekly episodes of "Behind the Music Remastered" featuring some of classic rocks seminal artists including: Genesis, Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Def Leppard, and John Lennon.

"That Metal Show"

Rolling Stone Magazine recognized the show in their "50 Reasons to Watch TV Right Now" and with upcoming guests like Megadeth's Dave Mustaine, Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer, and Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian, it's no wonder. In its fourth season "That Metal Show" is also proudly bringing back your favorite studio segments, like "STUMP THE TRUNK," "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO," and, of course, the weekly battle to settle all metal battles and end all debates, "THE THROWDOWN."