VH1 sent over word that they will pay homage to 2011's highly-publicized weddings and divorces, "tiger moms" and a whole lot of Bieber with three year end specials. VH1 will "occupy" pop culture with these three specials beginning Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 7 PM/6c with "40 Winningest Winners of 2011."
"40 Winningest Winners of 2011" Premieres Wednesday, December 7 at 7 PM/6c: When historians look back on 2011, they will describe pop culture with one simple word - "winning!" VH1 will celebrate the year when Adele soared, Pippa Middleton stole the show at the royal wedding, Beyonc� announced she was expecting, Nicki Minaj was rocking and Rebecca Black became an online, music video sensation ("Friday"). Hosted by comedienne Amy Schumer ("Last Comic Standing"), VH1's "40 Winningest Winners of 2011" is a two-hour countdown show highlighting the people and stories that dominated the airwaves. >From the inspirational to the sensational, 2011 showed "winning" promised a place in the pop culture spotlight.
"Top 40 of 2011" Premieres Wednesday, December 14 at 7 PM/6c: Fa-la-la-la-la-la! Music is in the air. This two-hour, year-end special includes videos from the biggest names in music including: Adele, Katy Perry, Cee-Lo Green, Beyonce, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga and many more.
Get "behind-the-scenes" insights from the artists, industry insiders and pop culture experts about some of the most memorable videos of the year. You downloaded these hits. You shared them on social media. You voted to see them on VH1's weekly "Top 20 Video Countdown." Now it's time for VH1 to tip its hat to 2011's stellar year of music videos.
"40 Funniest Fails 2" Premieres Sunday, January 1st at 6 PM/5c: Now that we have celebrated the winners, it's time to pay homage to the glorious blunders of 2011. VH1 has scoured the internet and TV and once again delivers viewers more clips of Darwinism working at its best. Join our hosts Julian McCollough and Seth Herzog turn up the snark as viewers witness what happens when failure is the only option!
Be sure to catch some celebrities provide some of the best "fails" of the year including memorable falls, embarrassing dance moves and more. "40 Funniest Fails 2" checks in with some of stars to find out how and if they've recovered. Who knows, VH1 might even give them a chance to turn their failures into success!
