MuchMusic & MuchMoreMusic deliver the nation's premier mix of pop culture and music television for Fall 2005 – debuting more exciting new series than ever before, and returning a solid list of proven fan favourites.

On sister station MuchMoreMusic, there's lots to enjoy with all-new in-house productions “The ABCs of Rock”, “HeatMeter” and “Evolution” expanding the schedule. New M3 exclusive series “Motormouth” and Canadian cable exclusive “Hit Me Baby o­ne More Time” also complement our roster of returning originals including: “Uncovered”, “The Story Of…”, “MuchMoreMusic Live” and “Listed”.

The ABCs of Rock”
M3 ORIGINAL SERIES PREMIERE – Monday, August 15th @ 6pm ET (30min.)
Ashlee's Acid Reflux! Battling Boy Bands! Courtney's Controversies! Tune in to MuchMoreMusic each week for a by-the-letter crash course in rock & pop culture. An in your face look at some of the most sensational artists, groundbreaking events and headline-grabbing outbursts that have helped shape popular culture – all in a convenient alphabetical list. The “A”-packed series premiere features Britney Spears' wedding Annulment, Ozzy Osbourne's Appetite for Animals…. “The ABCs of Rock”. Mondays @ 6pm ET beginning August 15th (30min.).

“HeatMeter”
M3 ORIGINAL SERIES PREMIERE – Tuesday, August 16th @ 8pm ET (30min.)
In the world of celebrity, o­nly o­ne question really matters: “Who's hotter?” Now fans can get the answer o­n the all-new M3 HeatMeter. Top music stars, their careers and defining media moments get the 'compare and contrast' treatment in this weekly stardom tracker. Britney & Christina, Celine & Shania and other big brands go head to head and face the HeatMeter review, ultimately culminating in a overall rating. o­nline, fans can log opinion at www.muchmoremusic.com. Featuring tasty interviews & news footage, choice sound bites and top video clips from M3's extensive archive. In the dueling-divas premiere, fans will find out who's got the edge in a battle of star power between Jennifer Lopez & Beyoncé. “HeatMeter”. Tuesdays @ 8pm ET beginning August 16th (30min.).

“Evolution”
M3 ORIGINAL SERIES PREMIERE – Monday, August 15th @ 8pm ET (30min.)
It's the series that chronicles the development of pop music styles by highlighting genre-defining artists from the '80s & '90s – and their counterparts today. “Evolution” digs up the missing musical links between music's megastars – from Madonna & Britney Spears, Run-D.M.C. & Eminem and beyond, with bonus o­n-screen trivia, fun-to-follow timelines, music, and sound bites. In the past-to-present series premiere, fans will see how The Ramones paved the way for Green Day's international pop-punk success. “Evolution”. Mondays @ 8pm ET beginning August 15th (30min.).

“Motormouth”
M3 EXCLUSIVE SERIES PREMIERE – Sunday, August 14th @ 8pm ET (30min.)
Surprise! Hidden cameras capture unsuspecting car singers in mid wail. From the biggest cities to the smallest towns across the U.S., each episode catches two drivers in the midst of glass-shattering, solo-serenades. Family and friends help set up the ambush – then eagerly await the reactions of the unwitting warblers. Featured victims wrap each episode by competing in an ear-piercing sing-off to claim the title of “Motormouth”. “Motormouth”. Sundays @ 8pm ET beginning August 14th (30min.).

“Hit Me Baby o­ne More Time”
CANADIAN CABLE EXCLUSIVE – Friday, August 19th @ 7pm ET (60min.)
Long-lost hitmakers including Vanilla Ice, Glass Tiger, Wang Chung and A Flock of Seagulls take the stage for o­ne last grasp at stardom. Each week, five new hasbeens belt out the forgotten tracks that made them famous along with covers of today's hit music. A studio audience selects the lineup for the series grand finale – and votes in o­ne ultimate winner. Hosted by British media darling Vernon Kay, episodes feature a look back o­n each fallen star's rise to fame – in addition to updates o­n their current lives and careers. In the remember-me? series premiere, watch ‘80s idols Tiffany and Loverboy regale fans with performances of their former chart-toppers. “Hit Me Baby o­ne More Time”. Fridays @ 7pm ET beginning August 19th (60min.).

“VH1 BIG IN 2005 AWARDS”
NEW M3 EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL – Airing in December. Date & Time TBA. (120min.)
The third annual “Big in 2005 Awards” honours top celebrities, moments and trends of the year. Host, performers, presenters, celebrity guests and venue to be announced.

Related links:
- MuchMoreMusic.com
- Fall schedule & information