VH1 Announces Expansive Slate on the Heels of Seven Consecutive Quarters of Growth

VH1 Announces Expansive Slate on the Heels of Seven Consecutive Quarters of Growth
"VH1 is leading the industry in growth and our new expansive slate will continue to fuel this trajectory," said Chris McCarthy.

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[via press release from VH1]

   

VH1 ANNOUNCES EXPANSIVE SLATE ON THE HEELS OF SEVEN CONSECUTIVE QUARTERS OF GROWTH

NETWORK UNVEILS BRAND POSITION 'WHERE POP CULTURE COMES TO PARTY' WITH NEW PROJECTS STARRING RICKY MARTIN, VANESSA WILLIAMS AND LANCE BASS AMONG MANY OTHERS

'RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE,' 'LOVE & HIP HOP,' 'MARTHA & SNOOP,' 'HIP HOP SQUARES,' AND 'AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL' AMONG RENEWALS AND PREMIERE DATES ANNOUNCED

NEW YORK, NY - April 13, 2017 - On the heels of its seventh consecutive quarter of growth, VH1 announced an expansive slate and unveiled brand position as the place "where pop culture comes to party." The lineup features five buzzy new series and eleven returning hits, including a tenth season renewal for the Emmy(R) Award-winning hit "RuPaul's Drag Race" set for March 2018.
"VH1 is leading the industry in growth and our new expansive slate will continue to fuel this trajectory," said Chris McCarthy, President of VH1, MTV and Logo. "From 'Martha & Snoop' to 'Hip Hop Squares,' VH1 is where pop culture comes to party."

VH1 is poised to keep the party going with the following new series: "Daytime Divas" starring Vanessa Williams on June 5th; Ricky Martin project (title TBD), a revealing, never before seen account of one of the most private and guarded global superstars of our time; "Baller Wives" (working title), Miami power couples navigating love, family, business and balling in the hottest city around; "90's House," a nostalgic take on reality hosted by Lance Bass and "Scared Famous," a reality fright fest where ten celebrities move into a haunted house but only one makes it out alive. Among the returning hits are: "Basketball Wives," "T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle," "Black Ink Crew: Chicago," "Love & Hip Hop Hollywood," "Shaunie's Home Court," "ANTM" with Tyra Banks back to host and second season picks ups of "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party" and "Hip Hop Squares" executive produced by Ice Cube.
 
NEW SERIES
DAYTIME DIVAS
June 5, 2017
Every weekday at noon, Maxine (Vanessa Williams), Mo (Tichina Arnold), Heather (Fiona Gubelmann), Kibby (Chloe Bridges), and Nina (Camille Guaty) - hosts of "The Lunch Hour," the long-running women's talk show - gather around the table to discuss life, love, politics, and juicy gossip. But behind the scenes, it's even juicier - a backstage world filled with power struggles, diva fits, and steamy affairs. Inspired by the book Satan's Sisters... A Novel of Fiction by Star Jones, television personality, lawyer and journalist.
PROD. CO: Sony Pictures Television
EP. COUNT: 10

RICKY MARTIN PROJECT (title TBD)
June 2017
A revealing, never been seen account of one of the most private and guarded global superstars of our time. With more than 85 million albums sold worldwide, 95 platinum records, and sold-out concerts in over 100 countries, Ricky Martin is truly an international icon. The project will draw on his Vegas residence to illustrate his broader, fascinating, and inspiring journey from every pivotal era in his career to the most defining roles of his life.
PROD. CO: 51 Minds

BALLER WIVES (working title)
August 2017
From the sidelines to the social frontlines, this is the world where relationships are complicated and the competition is thick. All eyes are on these Miami based pro athletes and their wives as they navigate the waters of love, family, business, and balling in the hottest city around.
PROD. CO: Shed Media
EP. COUNT: 6

'90s HOUSE
August 16, 2017
What happens when a super connected cast has to unplug and live in the most rad decade ever? No smart phones, Wi-Fi or GPS allowed in this house but tons of the flyest fun, fashion and pop culture moments will be rebooted back to reality. Hosted by Lance Bass and full of cameos from the 90's most beloved celebrities.
PROD. CO: Superdelicious
EP. COUNT: 8

SCARED FAMOUS
October 2017
The frightening and hilarious tale of ten celebs who have bravely agreed to move into one of the spookiest mansions in America. Over eight episodes, they face terror and chilling challenges inspired by the iconic movies that make you scream. In this reality fright fest, ten famous people will move in, but only one will make it out alive.
PROD. CO: Renegade
EP. COUNT: 8

RETURNING HITS
BASKETBALL WIVES (season six)
April 17, 2017
Following the lives of a group of women with relationships to some of the biggest basketball players in the game, VH1's hit series returns with a vengeance as several new faces and Basketball Wives original Evelyn Lozada join LA season veterans Tami Roman, Jackie Christie, Malaysia Pargo and Shaunie O'Neal. Between the new personalities, major life challenges and old resentments, the cast hits the floor ready for drama.
PROD. CO: Shed Media
EP. COUNT: 16

T.I. & TINY: THE FAMILY HUSTLE (sixth and final season)
April 17, 2017
The final season of "T.I & Tiny: The Family Hustle," marks the end of an era for the lovable first family of VH1 while celebrating a television milestone with 100 episodes. Watch as they say goodbye to the fans who have tuned in to see their family grow over the last five seasons.
PROD. CO: 51 Minds
EP. COUNT: 6

DEAR MAMA (second annual)
May 8, 2017
Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Anthony Anderson returns to host this fan favorite event with television personality La La Anthony. "Dear Mama" honors mothers with celebrity guests paying tribute to the women who have shaped their success.
PROD. CO: Jesse Collins Entertainment

BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO (season three)
May 24, 2017
In the midst of Chicago's brutal winter, 9 Mag's owner, Ryan Henry, struggles with the emerging egos and volatile differences among the 9 Mag family, while still fighting to stay on top in the tattoo game. "Black Ink Crew: Chicago," explodes with more drama, more heat, and sexier tattoos than ever before. The pressure is on and the hustle is real for this close-knit group of friends who are trying to make it in one of the roughest cities in America.
PROD. CO: Big Fish Entertainment
EP. COUNT 18

LOVE & HIP HOP HOLLYWOOD (season four)
July 17, 2017
Cable's #1 franchise returns with perennial fan favorites and a slew of new players ready to take over Tinseltown.
PROD. CO: Eastern TV
EP. COUNT: 14

HIP HOP HONORS (ninth)
August 2017
Since its inception in 2004, this tentpole event has recognized the luminaries who broke new ground and propelled the genre into the cultural phenomenon it has become. From Hip Hop's pioneers like Public Enemy and Tupac Shakur to Def Jam Records and Russell Simmons, VH1 has honored hip hop from its origins through the numerous phases of its musical evolution.

MARTHA & SNOOP'S POTLUCK DINNER PARTY (season two)
October 2017
"Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party" returns for a second helping of food and fun featuring Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg hosting more weekly dinner parties with their famous celebrity friends. In each episode, Martha and Snoop put a personal spin on dishes for a themed meal.
PROD. CO: 495 Productions
EP. COUNT: 20
 
HIP HOP SQUARES (season two)
Fall 2017
Hosted by DeRay Davis and executive produced by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, the series features the biggest names in hip hop, comedy and entertainment as they come to play and stay to party, match wits and test their pop culture knowledge with the superstar squares.
PROD. CO: Jesse Collins Entertainment
EP. COUNT: 20

SHAUNIE'S HOME COURT
Fall 2017
Single mom in charge and "Basketball Wives" powerhouse Shaunie O'Neal gives us a personal, unexpected look at what it takes to get her team of five kids off the bench and into the game of life. There's never been a coaching job so hectic, heartfelt, and fun.
PROD. CO: Maverick
EP. COUNT: 8

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL (cycle 24)
December 2017
Get ready to work the runway as Tyra Banks returns to host the longest running fashion TV series in history.
PROD. CO: 10x10
EP. COUNT: 14

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE (season ten)
March 2018
The Emmy(R) Award-winning hit series has delivered nine seasons of can't-miss lip sync showdowns, pushed the boundaries of creativity to new levels, and showcased the art of drag to millions of new fans around world. Over 100 fierce and brave queens have battled for the crown and title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and the series' tenth season is positioned to be its biggest eleganza extravaganza ever!
PROD. CO: World of Wonder
EP. COUNT: TBD

ABOUT VH1
VH1 is the dominant pop culture brand for adults 18-34. The network is available in 93 million U.S. households and has an array of digital channels and services including the VH1 App, VH1.com, @VH1 and Love & Hip Hop: The Game. VH1 is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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SOURCING: Nielsen: P18-49, Live+SD Coverage Ratings, (1) 06/29/15-09/27/15 vs 06/30/14-09/28/14, (2) 09/28/15-12/27/15 vs 09/29/14-12/28/14, (3) 12/28/15-03/27/16 vs 12/29/15-03/29/15, (4) 03/28/16-06-06/26/16 vs 03/30/15-06/28/15, (5) 06/27/16-09/25/16 vs 06/29/15-09/27/15, (6) 09/26/16-12/25/16 vs 09/28/15-12/27/15, (7) 12/26/16-03/26/17 vs 12/28/15-03/27/16; Top 25 Entertainment nets excluding Sports, News and Kids