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[12/03/07 - 12:49 PM]
VH1's 'Best Year Ever' and 'What Perez Sez: About 2007' Join the Network's Line Up for the Ultimate End-Of-Year Pop Culture Celebration
Also due this month: the season finales of "I Love New York," "America's Most Smartest Model" and "The Shot."

[via press release from VH1]

VH1's 'Best Year Ever' and 'What Perez Sez: About 2007' Join the Network's Line Up For the Ultimate End-of-Year Pop Culture Celebration

'Larry The Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular', 'Top 40 Videos Of 2007', 'The Fabulous Life Of Insane Celebrity Superspenders '07', 'Celebrity Eye Candy: Best Of '07', '100 Greatest Songs Of The 90s', VH1 Soul's 'SoulStage With Wyclef Jean', VH1 Classic's 'KISSmas', Marathons Of VH1 Series Favorites, Season Series Finales And 'Movies That Rock' Close Out 2007

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Pop culture junkies be warned! While the year is coming to an end, the party is just getting started. VH1 is set to give 2007 the proper send-off with round-up specials, movies and marathons galore.

"Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular" premieres Wednesday, December 5 at 9 PM ET/PT.

Larry puts his own innovative touch on the typical Christmas special with outrageous stand-up comedy and over-the-top parodies and sketches that will bring joy to everyone in the family. "Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular" takes a new, no-holds-barred approach to the average Christmas special by combining some new, wacky elements with various classic traditions of Christmas shows past. Special Christmas moments include a performance by Kid Rock, visits from the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as well as the first ever roast of Santa Claus. The special includes appearances by Flavor Flav, Jamie Kennedy, Penn Jillette, George Wallace, Tony Orlando, Lisa Lampanelli, Jim Breuer, Jeffrey Ross, George Wendt, Angela Little Mackenzie and Jay Johnston.

"The Fabulous Life of Insane Celebrity Superspenders '07" premieres Monday, December 10 at 10 PM ET/PT

The Fabulous Life is taking you on a whirlwind tour of the most jaw- dropping, outrageous, over-the-top and, not to mention, super-rich celebs with "The Fabulous Life Of Insane Celebrity Superspenders '07." From exotic rides to some seriously pricey real estate, VH1 will break down the most mind- blowing spending and insatiable indulging of 2007. The special also brings you the hottest and most exclusive trends of the year from Beyonce's $52,000 exclusive Louis Vuitton handbag to 50 Cent's $412,000 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Convertible. This year-end celebration of celebrity super- spending will also feature fun sidebars, featuring the year's must-haves, the new eco-trend craze, and all the fab stories to go along with our featured superstar spenders including Lindsay Lohan, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Jay Leno, Keith Urban, Nicole Richie and more!

"TOP 40 VIDEOS OF 2007" PREMIERES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 10 PM ET/PT

Once again VH1 puts on its music authority hat and counts down the Top 40 Music Videos of the year. This 2-hour special brings you the best music videos that 2007 had to offer: the clips that thrilled us, rocked us, and moved us in more ways than one. In this music-packed special, you'll hear from artists, industry insiders, and other pop culture experts in all-new interviews explaining exactly why these 40 videos are the very best of '07. Among the many artists making this year's countdown are The Killers, Kanye West, Gwen Stefani, Fergie, Nickelback, Pink, Alicia Keys and Rihanna. The Top 40 videos were determined by record sales, downloads, and time spent on VH1's interactive "Top 20 Video Countdown" where music videos are chosen weekly by viewer votes at top20.VH1.com. If it was big in 07, you'll find it here.

"CELEBRITY EYE CANDY: BEST OF '07" PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 10 PM ET/PT

2007 was the year of the celebrity. Don't argue. Just accept it. And "Celebrity Eye Candy: Best of '07" is here to sum it all up. Lindsay. Paris. Britney. This year-end wrap has all their lunacy, bizarre behavior and amazing genius. It will cover a year of terrible driving, shocking arrests and inappropriate touching. Plus, it's got Matthew McConaughey's total year of 'dudeness,' Suri Cruise being cuter than a whole new generation of budding superbabies and Amy Winehouse in all her toothy glory. If a big star took off their clothes, said something ridiculous or just ate a funny sandwich, it's going to be in this show-- and you're going to love it. In other words, if you have even the slightest interest in the flaws, failures and triumphs of the famous or nearly famous this year, "Celebrity Eye Candy: Best of '07" is the only show you need to watch. No host. No talking heads. Just wall to wall famous people in all-new footage and photos.

"WHAT PEREZ SEZ: ABOUT 2007" PREMIERES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 10 PM ET/PT

As the 'Queen of All Media,' Perez Hilton is smack in the epicenter of pop culture. Perez says goodbye to the insanity and drama of 2007 with the mother- of-all award shows. Armed with a truckload of 'Perezzie Awards,' Perez "honors" our favorite celebs and salutes the highlights and lowlights of the year during "What Perez Sez: About 2007." Throughout this end-of-year special, Perez hangs out with the stars that grabbed the hottest headlines in 2007 including Bobby Brown, Gloria Estefan, Whoppi Goldberg, Rihanna, the cast of "High School Musical" and Tiffany "New York" Pollard from VH1's own "I Love New York." With his unique and scandalous take on your typical award show, Perez Hilton squeezes every last bit of pop culture juice out of 2007.

"BEST YEAR EVER" PREMIERES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 AT 9 PM ET/PT

The insanely witty folks at "Best Week Ever" size up the year that was by revisiting the year's craziest, sexiest, and coolest moments in a super-sized 90-minute form. Our intrepid panelists will cover the top stories from the year in pop culture with insightful commentary on topics ranging from:

-- The Life and Times of Britney Spears - from head shaving to rehab to her 'performance' at the Video Music Awards

-- Paris Hilton in and out and back in jail

-- The Year of Celebrity Rehab (from Isaiah Washington to Amy Winehouse)

-- Harry Potter -- all grown up and posing naked with a horse.

The special will also include popular segments from the weekly show, such as "In Case You Missed It," 'Pop Culture Bachelor," and "Sizzler."

Premiering Friday December 14 at 9 PM ET/PT, "Best Year Ever" will also feature special field pieces with Best Week Ever's panelists who have traveled around the country to bring their own up-close-and-personal perspective to the biggest, funniest pop culture stories of the year. Field pieces will include: Ultimate "American Idol" Fan Chuck Nice joins the most recent contestants - including Sanjaya! -- on tour. In Baltimore! Doug Benson proves he has the right stuff -- or does he? -- when he recreates the wacky astronaut lady's drive from Houston to Cape Canaveral. Resident soccer nut (and Beckhamaniac) John Mulaney spreads Beckham Fever - in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the mecca of American football. Christian Finnegan travels from coast to coast in search of what it takes to become an internet sensation. And Melissa Rauch exposes a side of the Anna Nicole Smith story that you've never seen anywhere else. We'll also have exclusive interviews with the people who were at the center of the year's biggest stories.

"Best Year Ever" will also feature appearances by celebrity guest stars, and the awarding of the prestigious and annual "Best Year Ever" award. For more information on "Best Year Ever" log on to http://www.BestWeekEver.tv .

"I Love New York 2" SEASON Finale premieres Monday, December 17 at 9 PM ET/PT.

After a season of ups and downs and a tense elimination in Miami, it's down to New York's final two suitors. They accompany New York to the tropics of Jamaica for the final showdown. Cliff-diving, horseback riding, heated, passionate dinners and men literally climbing the walls of their rooms make up the heart of this can't miss episode. Who will New York choose to be her man? Sister Patterson makes an unexpected appearance to grill the two suitors, just to make sure her daughter picks the right one. But will New York finally listen? Find out who wins her heart on the season finale of "I Love New York 2."

"100 Greatest Songs Of The '90s" premieres Monday-Friday, December 17 - 21 at 10 PM ET/PT each night The fans have spoken and VH1 is celebrating the music of the 90s, a decade of music that was "too legit to quit." It was the decade that brought you Madonna's "Vogue," Alanis Morisette's "You Oughta Know" and Hanson's "MMMBop." With more than 600,000 votes cast, the blast-from-the-past countdown list was determined by an online poll at VH1.com where viewers had the opportunity to pick their favorite songs from the '90s from all genres -- rock, pop, rap or R&B.

VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the 90s" will let viewers reminisce with the top 100 songs that have had the greatest influence and effect on music and pop culture, leaving a lasting impact. This five-night event of "block-rockin' beats" will not only count down your favorite 90s jams, it will also reveal the story behind each tune and update you on what the decade's greatest stars are doing today. In the tradition of VH1's hit "100 Greatest" specials, the show features archival clips, classic performances, plus new and exclusive interviews with Sinead O'Connor, Backstreet Boys, Salt N' Pepa and Vanilla Ice, among many others.

VH1 SOUL:

VH1 Soul "SoulStage WITH WYCLEF JEAN," Premiering Tuesday, December 4 at 9 PM ET/PT

VH1 Soul is more soulful than ever with the return of the unforgettable VH1 Soul "SoulStage," a new programming franchise for VH1 Soul that debuted in August with R&B songstress Jill Scott. Now back with its sophomore installment, VH1 Soul "SoulStage" will give viewers an inside look into the heart and soul of the multi-talented super producer, Wyclef Jean. Shot in front of a live studio audience, "SoulStage" will dive deep into Wyclef's music, past and present, giving us a glimpse into the musical genius that is Wyclef.

Premiering on VH1 Soul on Tuesday, December 4 at 9 PM ET/PT, this 30- minute musical experience features Wyclef Jean, performing songs from his upcoming album "The Carnival Volume II (Memoirs of an Immigrant)" in stores December 4, 2007. Viewers will also have the opportunity to hear Wyclef share his inspiration behind such hits as "Gone Till November," "President" and the Grammy-Award winning mega-hit "911."

VH1 Classic:

"KISSmas" Premiering Friday, December 7 beginning at 9 PM ET/PT

Starting Friday, December 7 at 9 PM ET/PT through December 9 at midnight, VH1 Classic is giving KISS fans the chance to purchase "KISSology Volume 3" during VH1 Classic's "KISSmas," programming event 11 days before it hits stores. The pre-sale will coincide with over 24 hours of KISS programming on VH1 Classic. Fans can purchase "KISSology Volume 3" by visiting kissmas.vh1classic.com.

Those who purchase "Kissology Volume 3" will be able to submit a 'KISSmas' card to the band and have their message appear on VH1 Classic throughout the 24 hours of KISS programming. KISS programming to air throughout the day on VH1 Classic include KISSology Volume 1 Concert - Kiss Live at the Summit in Houston, 1977; Kissology Volume 2 Concert -- Kiss Live from Sydney, Australia, 1980; Kissology Volume 3 Concert -- Kiss Live from LA Halloween 1998; "KISS Unplugged," and "KISSology: Volume 2 Special."

"Seven Ages of Rock," premiering Monday, December 17 and will air through Sunday, December 23 at 9 PM ET/PT

"Seven Ages of Rock," a VH1 Classic co-production with the BBC, will make its U.S. debut on VH1 Classic Monday, December 17 and will air through Sunday, December 23 at 9 PM ET/PT. Dennis Hopper narrates this 7-part series which showcases the various genres of rock music that impacted and shaped pop culture. Additionally, each episode will launch on VH1Classic.com simultaneously with its on-air premiere and will be archived for on-demand viewing. Also, watch music playlists for each age with videos from the featured artist only online.

Additional VH1 Programming this December include:

"Gotti's Way" Season Finale -- Monday, 12/3 at 10:30 PM

"America's Most Smartest Model" Season Finale -- Sunday 12/16 at 9 PM

"The Shot" Season Finale -- Sunday 12/23 at 10 PM

Series Marathons & "Movies That Rock":

Monday, 12/ 24: "I Love The 80s 3D" and "I Love The 90s Part Deux" beginning at 6 AM*

Tuesday, 12/25: "100 Greatest" Countdowns beginning at 3 PM*

Wednesday, 12/26: "Rock Of Love" beginning at 6 AM

Thursday, 12/27: "Hogan Knows Best" beginning at 2 PM*

Friday, 12/28: "Hogan Knows Best" beginning at 2 PM*

Saturday, 12/29: "100 Greatest" Countdowns beginning at 2 PM*

Sunday, 12/30: "Flavor of Love" beginning at 7:30 AM*

For more information on all of these series and specials please log on to http://www.vh1.com .

* All Times ET/PT

SOURCE VH1
http://www.vh1.com





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· AMERICAN IDOL (ABC)
· AMERICA'S MOST SMARTEST MODEL (VH1)
· FLAVOR OF LOVE (VH1)
· GOTTI'S WAY (VH1)
· HOGAN KNOWS BEST (VH1)
· I LOVE NEW YORK (VH1)
· ROCK OF LOVE WITH BRET MICHAELS (VH1)
· SHOT, THE (VH1)
· WHAT PEREZ SEZ (VH1)





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